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Tinig ngthe officialPlaridel student publication of the UP Diliman College of Mass Communication
Year 30 Issue 2 http://www.tinigngplaridel.net July 15, 2009 CMC orgs slam student code
By Rachel Miranda for quantity over quality of mem- and Jenin Velasquez bers. These criteria, if approved, will At least 12 out of 15 College of revoke the university recognition Mass Communication (CMC) stu- of PRAdS and another group, Sa- dent organizations are joining the mahan ng Mga Mag-aaral sa Ko- outcry against new rules and regu- munikasyon. They said more than lations for UP Diliman students. half of its current 40 members are The college-based organizations from CMC. had disagreed with several provi- Benefits of being a university- sions in the 2009 Student Code of recognized organization include a Conduct, which was drafted in Jan- chance of gaining a tambayan and uary by a five-person review com- possible financial assistance. They mittee composed of faculty mem- could also use UP’s name, seal, as bers and school officials. well as utilize facilities and prem- Among the code’s contentious ises for cheaper rates. Gawad Plaridel awardee Kidlat Tahimik, also known as Eric de Guia, wows the audience as he moves to a native Igorot provisions were the new criteria for Meanwhile, rules for college- dance as part of his lecture. An adopted son of Ifugao, Tahimik has lived with the natives, teaching them how to use an organization to be recognized by based recognition will be left for technology in documenting their lives - tradition and culture- through film. Roehl( Niño Bautista) the university. the colleges to decide. The new definition of a universi- A direct insult ty-recognized student organization In addition to the existing rule requires that an organization com- prohibiting freshmen to join frater- Tahimik makes noise at Gawad Plaridel prise one in every five hundred stu- nities and sororities, first years and dents of the eligible student popula- transferees from other schools will By Maria Katrina Elaine Alba dent filmmakers), I think we will Cao remarked of him saying, “Peo- tion to qualify. be banned to apply membership in acknowledge Philippine films as ple often fail to see the visionary in It also requires 49 percent at organizations. Allow your sariling dwende to one of the best, culturally-sensitive the peculiar.” most of an organization’s members Cineastes’ Studio president Can- speak to you for the indio-genius to to the nature of the sariling dwende Bienvenido Lumbera, National to come from one college. dice Perez said in a statement that come out. (inner dwarf)” he said. Artist for Literature, agreed and The Public Relations and Adver- organizations help first years adjust So said Gawad Plaridel awardee Also known as Eric de Guia, Ta- said “His films are a journey to the tising Society (UP PRAdS) said the to life in UP with programs such as Kidlat Tahimik on July 3 to bud- himik emphasized the importance soul of a Filipino.” new quotas do not respect “respect the annual Freshmen Orientation ding independent filmmakers as of the sariling dwende to an indie Cosmic mispronunciation the diversity of student organiza- Program Committee and block- he danced onstage and honored his filmmaker. He described it as “ra- Tahimik, director of internation- tions” and may force them to aim continued on page 5 mentor for becoming his inspira- tional and cautionary,” existing in ally-acclaimed 1977 film “Maban- tion. everyone and enabling an exclu- gong Bangungot” (Perfumed Stripping from a blue toga and a sive view of the world to produce a Nightmare), credited the concept Staff Regent: Confirm Student Regent Macintosh notebook to a pink shirt unique work. of the sariling dwende to his best and a red bahag, the Father of Phil- A former president of the UP stu- friend and mentor Lopes Nauyac. ippine independent cinema danced dent council, he described his style Nauyac had once mispronounced By Franz Jonathan de la Fuente Cabrera, who was elected staff to the Ifugao beat—a defiance from with “kapa-kapa films, pukpok- indigenous to sound as, “we in the regent early this year, said the BOR the traditional speech-giving dur- genius culture,” prompting Tahimik The UP Staff Regent expressed taktak architecture, and bahala-na acknowledged Bañez’ selection but ing the awards. to stay with the Ifugao for more hope on Tuesday that Charisse Ba- scripts.” could not formally recognize her “If we nurtured them (indepen- than 10 years and teaching them ñez be finally confirmed as Student UP Diliman Chancellor Sergio until she cleared up her case with continued on page 5 Regent (SR) once she submitted her UP Los Baños (UPLB). audited financial statement. The BOR had also requested Ba- Clodualdo “Buboy” Cabrera, the ñez, the former UPLB university Dean: new tambayans by December sole representative of the universi- student council (USC) chairper- ty’s professional and administrative son, to submit the audited financial By Katherine Elona until this year. Hence it has to be will lodge 17 of the organizations, personnel on the UP Board of Re- statement of the council during her used (by December). Otherwise, it and the canteen. gents (BOR), said that the incom- term, particularly on the cash col- The construction of permanent will have to be returned to Angara,” Initial plan of buying huts as ing SR deserved to be confirmed at lection and budget for the UPLB tambayans for student organiza- Tolentino explained. temporary tambayans was scrapped the soonest possible time. February fair. tions is expected to be completed Previously, the Office of the since the permanent structures will “I see no other reason to further Because of her non-confirmation, by December, according to College Campus Architect (OCA) had com- already be available by the end of delay her confirmation. By not Bañez could only be an observer of Mass Communication dean Ron- pleted a plan for a 3.2 million-peso the year, said CMC student council confirming Bañez, her mandate to during BOR meetings. Resolutions aldo Tolentino last Tuesday. complex that will house the tam- chair Rupert Mangilit. serve is practically ignored, and the she proposed must first be endorsed He said the construction of the of- bayans, canteen and offices of staff “Furthermore, huts are harder to studentry is deprived of representa- by outgoing SR Shahana Abdwula- ficial tambayans and the refurbish- cooperatives. maintain, as they might get infested tion,” he said. hid. ment of the college canteen would However, Tolentino said the col- with termites,” he added. Despite Bañez’s selection in Iloi- Bañez described the request for be finished by the end of this year, lege dropped the plan in favor of The administration and the stu- lo last April and her fulfillment of auditing as a clear manifestation of thanks to the one million pesos giv- using the aforementioned donation dent council had already agreed the SR requirements, the BOR still the administration’s efforts to delay en by Senator Edgardo Angara. to renovate the mechanical room to provide a temporary tambayan delayed confirming her as SR dur- her confirmation on the BOR. “The validity of Angara’s one behind the main building to accom- for recognized organizations at the ing their meeting last June 25. continued on page 2 million-peso donation will only last modate both the tambayans, which continued on page 2 02 Tinig ng Plaridel News July 15, 2009 Tinig ng Plaridel Features July 15, 2009 03
Admin denies bias with new rooms News briefs Roland keeps it rolling: the perks and pains of deanship By Alexandra Francisco the degree programs. ment could not provide funds for Printing services offered by as far as Cavite and Bulacan. By Hon Sophia Balod currently being offered in the col- mony that when the former council “And what would PDI ask for in renovation, so they sourced from CMC-SC and Jo Javan Cerda lege: Broadcast Communication, found out about Tolentino’s nomi- No strings attached here. exchange?” she said. private institutions and alumni. The CMC student council CMC dean appoints new A reserved parking space, a private Journalism, Film, and Communica- nation, they did not hesitate to en- The College of Mass Communi- Meanwhile, CMC Student Coun- PDI president Alexandra Prieto- will be offering desktop print- dep’t heads bathroom, television appearances tion Research. dorse him. cation (CMC) administration last cil chairperson Rupert Mangilit Romualdez expressed hope that the ing services for students by the Last June 30, CMC dean Ro- and invitations to important events His projects also focus on stu- Tolentino, who ironically never week denied any partiality with said that despite being given “in national daily would be “prosper- end of July. Council officials lando Tolentino officially -ap are some of the perks a regular fac- dent-centered programs such as got to set foot as a student in the the two-million peso renovation of good faith,” the donation led stu- ous enough” to continue funding said it will spare students from pointed the new chairpersons of ulty member does not enjoy, unless the revival of the flagship festival University of the Philippines, re- M209 and M211, as funded by the dents towards a mainstream-orient- CMC’s infrastructure projects. rushing to the Shopping Center each department: Prof. Rosa Ma- he has been given the highest posi- of the Film Institute, “Pelikula ceived his undergraduate degree Philippine Daily Inquirer (PDI). ed mindset. Rooms M209 and M211, inau- or printing at higher rates at the ria Feliciano for Broadcast Com- tion in the college—the deanship. EK!” a student experimental film in economics and master’s degree CMC dean Rolando Tolentino Although it’s not imposed, Man- gurated the Inquirer.net classroom library or the Bahay ng Alumni. munication, Prof. Alfonso Deza For Dr. Roland Tolentino, the festival. He also promised in his in Philippine studies at the De La said donations are welcome as long gilit said the presence of private en- and PDI newsroom respectively Offered rates will be as low as for Communication Research, newly appointed College of Mass vision, mission and goal statement Salle University. He later on took as the donor doesn’t interfere with tities would gradually compromise on June 29, were repainted and one or two pesos per page. Prof. Eduardo Lejano for Film Communication dean, these perks the establishment of organizations’ his doctorate degree in film at the the academic curriculum. the orientation of the journalism de- equipped with new air conditioning and Prof. Marichu Lambino for may go along with the huge respon- headquarters (tambayans), a broad- University of Southern California “Academic freedom is all we partment and the balance between units, tables, chairs and projectors. New DZUP transmitter to be Journalism. sibility of heading a diverse college er Wi-Fi connectivity and the free under a Fulbright scholarship. hold on to in UP,” he said. the importance of mainstream and The 17 brand new flat-screen raised by end of sem Also chosen were: Prof. Jose of more than a thousand students use of electricity to students who “UP is quite exceptional, with If the agreement affected the de- alternative press. computers are used by the layout The brand-new transmit- Lacson, Jr. as Graduate Studies and faculty members. use computer notebooks for their liberal education in and out of the gree programs and favored PDI, the “As students, we could be thank- and online journalism classes at ter for DZUP 1602, the CMC- department chairperson, Prof. “It is the priority of every dean studies. classroom,” he said when asked agreement would have never been ful that donations spared us from Room M211. operated radio station, will be Clarissa David as Faculty Coordi- to create solid and responsive aca- Serving as dean for a month now, why he decided to teach in the uni- signed in the first place, he added. paying additional lab fees (but) we The Philippine Star, the Coca- erected at the Balara filter on nator for Academic Program and demic programs that will cater to he finds the overall reception of the versity. Journalism professor Rachel can survive without them,” he said, Cola Company and other alumni the last half of the semester, said Research, Prof. Arminda Santiago the needs of the students while students and faculty overwhelming. “The students here are still the Khan, the department chair during adding it was better if the college re- had also funded the renovation of college officials last June. Resi- as Faculty Coordinator for Film, maintaining the standards of UP “Since the nomination period, best,” he added. the agreement signing, also agreed ceived higher government subsidy. other rooms and facilities in CMC. dents of the affected area were Theater and Extension Services, education,” he said. students and colleagues have given Despite the eight-hour office that the donation hardly affected But Tolentino said the govern- relocated. The transmitter will and Prof. Theresa Jazmines as Tolentino, 44, plans to strengthen me their full support. I wasn’t sur- work he has to deal with every day, allow DZUP to broadcast to the Faculty Coordinator for Alumni both undergraduate and doctorate prised that I was chosen because of he still prefers to spend his free time Greater Manila Area, reaching and Resource Relations. courses in communication. He also the mileage I had,” he said. in the campus, jogging and hanging Former UP head mocks SR ... proposed a Ph.D. program on Me- Rupert Mangilit, CMC Student out with his friends. He even feels from page 1 secretaries handling her case, call- dia Studies or Ph.D. in Communi- Council chairperson and former sad during holidays when there are Con-ass in SONA cations, Media and Culture that aim vice chairperson, said in his speech only few people in the campus, he ing them “the gentleman/lady from Tambayan ... Dean Rolando Tolentino Roehl Niño Bautista to consolidate the four programs during the deanship turnover cere- added. By Cielo Marjorie Goño “I am not against the charter “The UPLB financial statements (office)”. from page 1 continued on page 4 change itself. I recognize that our are publicized, as stated in the 1984 For “the sake of expediency,” Media Center, right beside the TV It would be very stupid of the Pres. constitution is defective but I am constitution, in the student publi- Bañez had agreed to have USC’s studio. Gloria Arroyo to back up a Con- worried with the provisions that cation The Perspective. Auditing financial statements independently “We have already requested for stituent Assembly (Con-ass) on her our Congress might introduce,” is therefore unnecessary. Plus, the audited and submitted it yesterday. tables and chairs for the temporary Mouth-off: Gloria vs. Iana upcoming State of the Nation Ad- Nemenzo said. BOR is not a quasi-judicial, fact- But Bañez said this should be tambayans which orgs can use un- dress (SONA) on July 27, accord- Some congressmen said they finding body to begin with,” she the final step in the long process to- til year-end, when the tambayan By Jean Lander Agor location, because the café simply ing to political analyst Prof. Fran- were concerned the charter change said. wards her confirmation, “It should complex is pegged to be finished,” and Cake Evangelista has “better choices.” cisco Nemenzo. would be more lenient towards for- Aside from the audited financial be clear to the BOR that this has to Mangilit said. Bautista even admitted that al- “I think it will be really foolhardy eign ownership. This is contrary to statement, Bañez was also required be the last straw, that I have to be (With reports from Rachel Miranda Watch out Gloria, there’s a new girl though their patrons have been a for Arroyo to pursue that (Con-ass) speculations that the changes aimed to issue written and oral apologies confirmed right away after this.” and Maria Ernica de Guzman) in town. mix of students, it seems that more in her SONA given the strong oppo- for term extensions by shifting to a to certain UPLB officials, after the For the past years, Gloria’s, a and more Mass Communication sition coming from several sectors. parliamentary system. UPLB student disciplinary tribunal well known canteen with its nu- students have been dining at Café It will be a sign of how desperate “Although these (economic) found her guilty of “deliberate dis- Visit us @ merous branches in the UP Dili- Iana. The availability of coveted she is,” said the former University provisions are not respected by the courtesy” and “gross misconduct” man, has been the main food source free Wi-Fi Internet and electric of the Philippines president. current administration, they still two days after her selection as SR of the students of the College of plugging might also contribute to Considering that several groups serve as our last defenses against last April. http://www.tinigngplaridel.net Mass Communication. With its Iana’s growing clientele. and churches, business clubs and the encroachment of foreign capi- The UPLB administration offi- for more news, features and photos convenient location – right inside Still, some CMC students still even United States representatives tal,” Nemenzo explained. cials accused her of uttering derog- the college – it’s no wonder most prefer to buy their food at Gloria’s. were against the charter change, it In addition, student groups in the atory statements against the college of the students have been flocking Nicki Dans, 19, a film student, would be a reckless move of the university also expressed their fears towards its stainless steel stalls, said buying lunch at Gloria’s is still administration to convene a con-ass that the constitutional amendments, As Congress session draws near lining up to buy quick fix snacks, convenient. “It’s here. There’s no on Arroyo’s 9th SONA, according although economic, could spill over to breakfast and lunch meals, and effort to go anywhere (outside the to Nemenzo. to the education sector. even the perennially needed yellow college).” “And we’re not even sure if she Mangilit, a member of the Stu- Campus pubs oppose right of reply pad and blue book. Ana Gaddi, 18, also a film stu- can reach the ¾ majority (of the dent Alliance for the Advancement By Hon Sophia Balod media to publish or broadcast the freedom, Solidaridad held a forum But just last summer, the can- dent agrees. “When I’m hungry and Congress) in the SONA that is re- of Democratic Rights-UP, said UP and Ernica de Guzman replies of those who feel violated entitled “Direct Response” at the teen was moved from its room in I’m in CMC, I buy lunch here,” she quired to convene a Con-ass. Even had adopted pro-commercialization by a report or commentary. Faculty Center, July 13. the second floor of the CMC Main said. (House Speaker) Prospero Nograles policies through tuition and other With two weeks before the State of It also mandates that the reply be “It will come as no surprise if the Building to its present location at Dans and Gaddi also said they is doubtful if they can reach that fee increases and tie-ups with busi- the Nation Address (SONA) and released “in the same space of the bill gets passed on its third read- the Film lobby of the Annex due like the many food choices offered number,” he said. ness entities. the resumption of Congress, cam- newspapers, magazine, newsletter ing,” Rowena Paraan of National to the renovation of the Philippine by Gloria’s. “I like the fact that the On June 2009, the House of “This is a challenge to us to re- pus publications in UP register their or publication, or aired over the Union of Journalists of the Philip- Star room. What started out as a food changes daily,” Dans said. Representatives had passed House main vigilant and concern on the stand once again against the Right same program on radio, television, pines (NUJP) said during the fo- temporary arrangement lasted until Café Iana Roehl Niño Bautista Both, however, said that not hav- Resolution 1109, which called Con- course of events related to the issue of Reply (ROR) bill. website or through any electronic rum. the start of the current semester. ing chairs and tables at the same gress to convene a Con-ass and pro- of charter change,” Mangilit said. Solidaridad, an alliance of UP device” within three days. She said that the Lower House The cashier and food counters college right beside the CMC. seized the chance, Bautista said. CMC students have been hopping floor is their immediate concern. pose constitutional amendments. campus publications and writing Suarez said the ROR bill does has been very active in pushing for were moved in front of the audi- Café Iana opened its sunshine yel- Café Iana offers a wide variety to the other side of the street – opt- As of now, there are still no up- organizations, stands firm in its only put strain on the publication’s the bill in the past months, even to torium while the tables and chairs low air-conditioned gates last June of food choices: rice meals, pasta, ing to dine at Café Iana instead. dates about the renovation of the statement against the House Bill editorial judgment and content but the point of offering “water-down” for dining were left upstairs in the at the College of Music. Originally, sandwiches, salads and even cakes According to Broadcast Commu- tambayan complex except for a 3306, or the ROR bill. also on its meager budget. Most negotiations on the bill’s provi- Skywalk. a coffee shop, with its headquarters and other pastries. Bautista said the nication student Ayla Ellis, though supposed donation by former Sen. Tinig ng Plaridel “This is reflective of the long his- student publications could only re- sions. According to Gloria’s cashier located at E. Rodriguez, Quezon cakes are a hit with the customers. the price range of Café Iana is a bit Edgardo Angara of Php700,000 for wants you! tory of the Arroyo administration in lease two to four issues per semes- The NUJP, along with other me- Ate Susan, the arrangement would City, Café Iana wanted to introduce The sisig, on the other hand, is their higher than that of Gloria’s, it is the tambayans and Php300,000 ex- repressing the media. Besides be- ter, and thus cannot comply with dia organizations, continue to en- We are looking for reporters, photographers, illustrators, only last until the completion of the a restaurant-esque ambience to the best seller, he said. well worth it, adding that it is like clusively for the renovation of the layout artists and web technical staffers to contribute to ing unconstitutional and exploitive, the three-day reply period proposed courage other media outfits to join tambayan complex, where a bigger campus food experience. Bautista, however, was quick to “a cheaper version of Chocolate canteen. TNP’s print and online editions. the intention of the bill is clear: to in the bill. the cause of junking the bill. As of area will be given to the canteen. Lino Bautista, Café Iana’s branch say that even with the restaurant Kiss,” UP’s supposed classy res- Whether it is the menu, the am- burden and obstruct media’s report- “The SONA is fast approaching press time, 62 of 200 house repre- Ate Susan said that Gloria’s would manager, said in an interview last feel of Café Iana, their prices are taurant. biance, or the service, the presence Interested? Submit a portfolio to the editors or send us age,” Solidaridad-Diliman consul- and we encourage all school pub- sentatives oppose the bill. stay in CMC as long as they are July 6, “The owners tried to put still competitive with the market. For Jedd Hernandez of the Jour- of “another woman” will certainly an e-mail at [email protected]. You could also general Larissa Mae Suarez said. lications to become more active in “We’ll make it as politically cost- needed, but with regards to until up branches in UP, supposedly “Our edge is in the (food’s) appear- nalism department, ambiance is challenge the current queen. This contact Sophia at 09065840747 or Rachel at 09216466826 The ROR bill, which is expect- asserting their rights.” she added. ly as possible for them (congress- when, she can’t honestly say. in the Math Building.” But when ance, quality and presentation,” he only secondary to the menu. He’ll is one girl fight that will certainly Freshies are welcome! ed to be discussed when Congress To remind the students of the men) to pass the bill,” Paraan said. Then, a new restaurant enters the an opportunity to bid for a spot in said. continue to eat at Café Iana even if affect not just the men’s, but every- resumes on July 27, obligates the bill’s impact on media and press food scene and sets up shop at the the College of Music, the owners And it’s no surprise that some Gloria’s relocates to its permanent one’s stomachs. 04 Tinig ng Plaridel Features July 15, 2009 Tinig ng Plaridel News/Sports July 15, 2009 05
tions focus on. pines-UP, Sining at Lipunan, Cin- man Preparatory School and La What to do during an earthquake CMC orgs ... The organizations also perceived ema, Cinema Arts Society, DZUP It’s game ... Salle had been carefully scouted by Is the “Big the lack of consultation with stu- Radio Circle, and the Communica- the coaches. Brace yourself under solid structures and from page 1 dents in writing the new code. tion Research Society. from page 8 Although TKD was not a team watch out for falling debris. The Office of the Vice-Chancel- The Mass Communicators’ Orga- sport, the UP Jins were closely knit handling. lor for Student Affairs (OVCSA) nization and the Circle of Research second place and only behind UST and very supportive of each one’s Quake” a fake? Meanwhile, the Journalism Club said the committee to draft the code Enthusiasts said they could not by 2-6 points. According to wom- endeavors. However, since individ- said the restriction was a “direct was formed in July 2006. The draft comment on the issue. The Gradu- en’s co-captain Charisse Esmale, ual skills are top priority, each one By Cherrie Ongteco insult to the intelligence of the first code was released March this year ate Studies Association was un- they considered it a learning ex- focused on improving their weak- years and UP itself.” on the OVCSA website for feed- available for comment as of press perience and had been working on nesses. Mateo counted the athletes’ “(We) think that at most the limit back. time. their weak points since then. lack of exposure in competitions for “I accidentally elbowed a pregnant According to the primer attached Don’t panic. Stay calm during evacuation. should be only a semester so that The draft code was released by The VST’s training program had various weight divisions as some- woman while rushing out of the there will be ample time for fresh- to the draft code, 150 faculty mem- the Office of the Vice-Chancellor also improved with the aid of for- thing that the Jins had to work on. men to integrate and inform them- bers, non-faculty personnel and for Student Affairs on its website mer member EJ Abilo, currently The taekwondo competition was canteen.” Be careful in open spaces where the selves regarding organizational ac- students from the Diliman and on March 2 for comments. The of- with the Philippine Sports Com- slated to be in September and Ma- ground can liquefy. This was the kind of panic Dr. the East Valley fault and the West tivities,” the group added. Pampanga campuses served as in- fice said the process of creating the mission, who helped coordinate teo was hoping more people would Alfredo Lagmay, a volcanology ex- Valley fault (Marikina fault). With Also changed in the code were formants for the committee. code began in July 2006. their in-land training with their un- come and watch the games. “Sup- pert, had to experience to save his these facts at hand, is the news the qualifications to obtain a tam- The Broadcasting Association Fifteen days after approval by the derwater training. port from the UP community really life during the 1990 earthquake. about the occurrence of the “Big bayan. Under the code, organiza- said the code had “no specific ob- University Council and the Board Two more months before the means a lot,” he said. Also a professor at the National Quake” a rumor or a fact? tions will be granted hang-outs jectives to justify each provision of Regents, the new code of con- swimming competition, the VST Institute of Geological Sciences “This statement is true today, based on “academic and extension and no consultation.” duct will supercede existing rules members were clocking in extra (NIGS), Lagmay recalled feeling will be true tomorrow, and has been activities, awards received (and) Joyce Alaine, Broadcasters’ governing students and student or- hours to develop their skills further the ground shake like hell and hear- true in the past,” NIGS professor Be prepared! Inspect your house, mobile disciplinary records of (their mem- Guild vice-president, said the code ganizations in UP Diliman and UP and be properly armed for battle. Is the ... ing the violent clanging of metal Emoy Rodolfo said in an interview devices and first aid kits. bers).” contradicted the university’s es- Pampanga. With the effort they’re putting into pipes. last July 7. PRAdS said these conditions sence of being an “institution for (With reports from Hon Sophia preparing for Season 72, the VST from page 4 With thousands of people dead News about the nearing earth- Barry Cyrus Viloria limited tambayans to just organiza- the free.” Balod and Cherrie Ongteco) would definitely be able to swim and millions of properties de- quake is also based on a study on tions with academic and socio-civic Also opposing the code are the back to the top. There were no reported structural recurrence interval is anytime from perative for us to prepare for it the stroyed, the 1990 quake would for- seismic hazards assessment of number of damaged property and pursuits, which not all UP organiza- Union of Journalists in the Philip- Taek jins spar for crown damages in the University of the 200 to 400 years, then it’s roughly best way we can. We prepare for it ever haunt Metro Manila as it cele- Metro Manila by Dr. Raymundo more importantly, the loss of lives UP’s Taekwondo (TKD) team Philippines Diliman, Lagmay said. about time to expect a big earth- so as to mitigate the consequences brates its nineteenth anniversary on Punongbayan, former director of may be reduced. ranked 4th and 3rd place last season Dr. Lagmay and his colleagues quake happening,” Lagmay said. of the hazards,” Lagmay said. July 16. Coincidentally, in the past the Philippine Institute of Volca- According to a Philippine Daily in the men’s and women’s division were able to identify quake faults The predicted magnitude of the Safe infrastructures and hospi- few weeks, news has been circulat- nology and Seismology and other Inquirer article, the 1990 earth- respectively. This year, things were in the UP community. One starts “Big Quake” is 6.0 to 7.0, based on tals, secure supply of potable water, ing that another “Big Quake” will geological experts. quake killed an estimated 1,621 looking brighter as they continued from UP village, one to the north- the length of the Marikina fault. A stand-by evacuation centers and soon strike the city again. Findings show that the recur- people with most fatalities located to improve their skills and update west of the National Institute for magnitude of 6.0 to 7.0 is already properly designed buildings are just All that thanks to Metro Manila’s rent interval of the seismic activity in Central Luzon and the Cordillera their techniques, said head coach Science and Mathematics Educa- strong enough to damage buildings some of the ways we can prepare geological vulnerability. The city is along the Marikina fault is between Region. Cesar Mateo. tional Development; another fault and destroy lives. for the earthquake. If an earthquake practically surrounded by several 200 to 400 years. That day, the magnitude in Que- The team has six new members, along C.P. Garcia continuous to the In the face of the uncertainty and as strong as that, which happened earthquake generators such as the “The last one happened a little zon City was around 4.0 to 5.0. two males and four females. Fresh Marine Science Institute and the perils of an earthquake, “It is im- in 1990 strikes anytime soon, the Manila trench, the Philippine fault, more than 200 years ago, so if the continued on page 5 blood hailing from various schools back of Kamia Residence Hall, to such as UP Integrated School, Dili- Balara exits. (With reports from Nikki Palacio)
By Marc Cayabyab and Dawnavie Dadis What they didn’t learn at CMC Roland ... from page 3 Highlighted during the presen- ABS-CBN correspondents Karen tation was Nauyac, represented by Davila and Abner Mercado re- Known for being a staunch ac- Kidlat ... fellow Ifugao proxy, who Tahimik turned to UP Diliman not to bring tivist, Tolentino hopes to make the from page 1 conferred a doctorate from what he the latest news but to teach young college a pro-active institution in called the “University of the Saril- hopefuls about the power and re- the intervention and mediation of ing Dwende.” sponsibilities of media. As former how to shoot their own films. media issues. He admits, though, In lieu of a diploma, Tahimik Iskolars ng Bayan, they shared les- “I was teaching them but I was that there are still tensions between awarded Nauyac a bamboo cam- sons about media’s impact on so- learning much more,” said Tahi- him and other faculty members that era and said, “He pointed me in the ciety during the “Correspondents’ mik. need to be overcome. direction of the indio-genius in the Docuniversity” forum held at the The filmmaker, who had a mas- “I don’t think there’s anything country.” College of Mass Communication ter’s degree in business administra- wrong with being an activist. Af- The filmmaker said he is pres- Media Center TV studio. tion at the University of Pennsylva- ter all, an activist strives for social ently working on a film about a “Beatipul” nia’s Wharton School of Business, change and what he does is always man from the Cordillera region Broadcast journalist Karen Da- took the mispronunciation a step within the context of the larger so- who joined and survived Magel- vila emphasized on the role of me- further into indio-genius, referring ciety,” he said. lan’s world expedition. Despite the dia in informing the viewers of the to the Spanish period when Filipi- With 35 more months in the western influence he gained, the harsh realities in our society. Us- nos were called indios. highest position in the college, To- man was able to retain his bahag ing her documentary entitled “Ang Culture of resistance lentino has clear goals in mind: to culture. Klase Ko,” she tells of the alarming Thus during his speech, Tahimik change the mindset of the people In a tribute video made by film conditions students have to endure lauded his “Gedi warriors”—a play and to strive for more student- professors, Tahimik—father to three in an elementary school in Payatas, on Star Wars’ Jedi knights—who he friendly facilities and academic sons—said, “I have an obligation as Manila. said developed a culture of resis- programs without compromising a father, not just to my children but The documentary featured a tance to the “west’s American Idol the university’s excellence. also to the next generation.” disturbing student distribution per super-orientation.” teacher in Payatas B Elementary Abner Mercado and Karen Davila Melanie Mae Entuna School. A staggering 146 students were taught by one teacher in a take the initiative to tell a story award-winning broadcast journal- taineers to that of aspiring media The idea of dying for a news report small classroom, with around sev- “outside of themselves.” Through ist Abner Mercado in Filipino, as practitioners, Mercado stressed the only defeats the purpose of cover- Celebrating the indio-genius en students sharing a single desk. documentaries and news reports, he gave the audience a dose of the importance of following your heart in ing the issue so that the public may These conditions result in the stu- a broadcaster does not only tell a high-stress level job of a media order to achieve genuine happiness. be properly informed. dents’ poor class performance. story but also inform the public. practitioner. In his documentary Mercado, however, firmly -be He also emphasized the media’s Kidlat Tahimik presents clips of his “indio-genius” friends during his In this case, the reality is nothing “We want to show that this is the featuring the triumph of the first lieves that no reporter, no matter role as shapers and movers of the Gawad Plaridel lecture (above left) and joins Carol Bello of the band near “beatipul” – a simple word the next generation (where) children ever Philippine Mt. Everest Team, how passionate, should ever risk his nation and how only we, as Filipi- Pinikpikan onstage with his bamboo camera (left). A recurring com- students failed to spell. Mercado showcased the extreme nos, can eventually save our coun- aren’t learning anymore,” Davila life for the sake of covering news. ment during his lecture was an apology that his lecture wasn’t as “aca- “It alarmed me that my children conditions the team had to face in said. “Broadcasters are called to be “Is there a dead journalist who try from utter ruin and despair. demic and scholarly” as those of previous Gawad Plaridel awardees. can spell a simple word as ‘beauti- order to survive and to reach the agents of change,” she added. could still report his story?” Mer- “Don’t give up on this country,” (Roehl Nino Bautista) ful,’ and they can not,” she said. A matter of following one’s heart summit. cado said. It is, after all, the duty of he finally said. Journalists, therefore, should “Life is a long journey,” said Relating the journey of the moun- the reporter to take care of his crew. 06 Tinig ng Plaridel Opinion July 15, 2009 Tinig ng Plaridel Opinion July 15, 2009 07
Jo Javan Cerda Krishna Belle Meniado Riziel Ann Cabreros complex, which has not even started yet. flu, the panic was neutralized. Now, students are not only burdened by the Again, we were reminded that the cases of loss of tambayan for organizational meet- flu outbreak we have in the country are mild, The way they play Dine in, please ings, but are also vexed by the inconvenience Media-spree-rogative and that dengue fever is much more perva- of our canteen services. sive and dangerous than A(H1N1). Growing up, I had the opportunity as a child Think canteen or cafeteria. Matching chairs So what we do is flee from it and go out- Over the past few days, you probably have While a contagious flu was a forgivable to make friends with all the other children in and tables, territorial seating systems and side. We let our stomachs digest deep-fried had a great deal of Michael Jackson since his and valid candidate for a banner treatment, our neighborhood. We would play outdoor let’s face it, food-line shabbiness, yes? All sea creatures, or fill our lungs with second- untimely death a few weeks ago. the Kho-Halili sex scandal certainly was not. games whenever we’re bored, and our favor- these in one place, less than ten meters away hand smoke, at a food stand nearby. If there’s Almost every television channel had a And while how this scandal landed a Sen- ites were the classic patintero (a game where from each other, yes again? No, not in our more to spare, we retreat to a neighboring tribute show for MJ, radio stations aired MJ- ate hearing is yet another story, Kho’s sex- you need to pass through human obstacles) college. college where a hotshot café that offers hot themed playlists almost on a daily basis, new capades were given so much publicity that and the hide-and-seek. For one, we are not cliques from teen films meals on sizzling platters and free WiFi make fan sites and cyberforums emerged in the In- other pressing matters such as the constituent Like any other games, ours were governed like “Mean Girls” who sit in particular tables us fuller and more comfortable. Or if missing ternet, and his memorial service had live me- assembly and charter change were taken out by a set of rules we need to follow just so – we are not in high school anymore, for cry- the first fifteen minutes of the next class is no dia coverage in various networks worldwide. of their rightful limelight. conflicts would not happen and brawls would ing out loud – so we dine where we want to as big deal, we even end up in Chocolate Kiss or Sure Jackson’s death is newsworthy. MJ’s While sex scandals and the demise of a re- be prevented. Children could be pretty pas- long as the place is vacant. There is also little at the Shopping Center, smothering ourselves name itself calls for it. He reigned as the King nowned personality are juicy topics for trivial sionate and competitive, too. If someone tries cutting in lines at the sometimes-sluggish with rich flour-based delicacies and home- of Pop, well-respected and looked up to be- gossips, at the end of the day, news of pub- to violate the rules to gain an advantage (like food servers. What cooked meals. cause of his ingenious lic concern will still going beyond the line to tag an opponent in is worse, our canteen But the idea of the canteen If you miss the contributions to the How do we resolve the seem- have the biggest im- patintero or hiding very closely to the base already went its sepa- bearing the invisible tagline old canteen, hate music industry. ingly blurry lines between giv- pact on people. in hide-and-seek), we call the person nang- rate ways: the food carrying your plate But here’s the ing the public what they badly It is the duty of the gagago, or someone who tries to make a fool counter down the first “Order below and eat above!” around the college or catch: while many want, and giving the public media to inform and out of us. We did not like sneaky playmates. Vinnie Pacleb floor and the dining does not entice. running off to some people are so ab- what they truly need? educate the public. We were all aware of the principles of fair- area above it. other building for sorbed in grieving With that in mind, it ness and sportsmanship, even if we were just On the first day of lunch, that’s great. over the artist, threats of terrorist bombing is but important to note that poor editorial kids who wanted to have plain sweaty fun. school, I was appalled when I stepped into That makes two of us, friend. Sure, it may has reached Metro Manila, prompting the judgment is a form of disservice to the pub- Rules forever govern our daily lives, the food-haven-turned-new-classroom fresh not have been the best but it was a happier Armed Forces of the Philippines to alert the lic. whether we like it or not. Be it from your with unscathed chairs and desks and sleek place. It was a refuge for hungry minds and city. Instead of being accountable and respon- normal outdoor sports to your conduct as a Editorial air-conditioning. First, I thought “Hooray! thirsty talkative mouths, a room of salvation Was editorial judgment sacrificed for en- sible media practitioners, the mainstreamers student, business policies in the office and of Classes are going to be more engaging!” But from boring lectures, a place for gossip and tertainment? Was Jackson’s death coverage went overboard in reporting events, giving course, the Constitution and the laws of the the idea of the canteen bearing the invisible meetings, and hey, even a production set for overdone? Which is more pressing: soldiers blown-up treatment to some issues to the ex- land. Rules are here to give commensurate tagline “Order below and eat above!” was not our class shoots. targeting the Metro or a fan’s anguish over tent of overlooking others. punishment to violators, to deter others from enticing. Now let me ask you this: don’t you feel our his idol’s death? The media’s editorial prerogative depends committing the act and more importantly, to Kill the bill Gloria’s canteen said this arrangement will canteen deserves a place to call its own? The questions are rhetoric. The same ques- on sevaral players of the game. Media outfits, uphold a value that each one recognizes and last until the completion of the tambayan tions could be applied as we look back at the which are profit-oriented institutions, rely espouses. Those who still remember the Right who feels offended by a news report or truth. The bill poses threat to all media media coverage of A(H1N1) influenza and heavily on ratings and advertiser’s percep- Hayden Kho’s “sexcapades,” especially with tion. They are the politicians of Reply bill (RORB)– which was commentary. The bill, in effect, legal- practitioners, even to us, student jour- shelved a few months ago– are anxious izes any pressure exerted by powers- nalists, researchers, filmmakers and respect to the more important issues the pub- What sells to the public is what the televi- who want to gain advantage lic has the right to know about. sion and the radio broadcast. What appeals to to know its fate once Congress resumes that-be on media. broadcasters. over their opponents by Broadcast, radio, print, and online media all the masses is what the press publishes. What to a joint session on the 27th, while Even scarier is the “chilling effect” Prior restraint is the last thing we Vox populli put these issues in pedestal, giving A(H1N1) tops the ratings is what advertisers buy. circumventing the law. In the country awaits what is ideally the the bill could create on media practi- need when we are being trained to go a frontpage treatment most of the time—as if Surely, the media follow a vicious cycle plain terms, we call them president’s final State of the Nation tioners. Critical outlook on pertinent after the truth; to be critical in assess- no other news matters besides it. where the top-bidding advertisers, media en- “nanggagago.” Address. issues might be sacrificed due to fear of ing, analyzing and addressing informa- Ano ang pinaka-memorable (kalog, wala akong masabi kundi magaling si Take these as examples: schools have been ttities and the public are related to one an- The bill is among the issues that the bill, preventing the press to fulfill tion that matters to people. The right of win, fail) na note ng prof mo sa paper Rolando!, thewayrolandomakesmefeel shut down for weeks in fear of disease out- other. might be tackled by the President once its role as watchdog for the people reply bill does not, in any way, provide mo? break. Classes were paralyzed and people did And at the end of the day, it won’t hurt to In the context of how laws are being fol- she speaks at the House of Representa- With the 2010 elections in mind, the for that learning. Nor does it help us Ok naman. pero sayang wala na yung panic-buying on gas masks and medicine. ponder once again how we can resolve the lowed in the Philippines today, the ever- “SD and E did a very good job in the cool haircut niya from 2007. Mas Although reports were generally informa- seemingly blurry lines between giving the tives. After all, she did say that she become responsible and informed content analysis”, Camille and Mikko pormal-looking na siya! ;), mintychocs mounting series of lawsuits and cases of im- will veto the bill once it passes both media men in the future. tive, the media fed their audience with sensa- public what they badly want, and giving the prisonment serve as constant reminders of the Houses. The bill, once approved, will hit What it does is pose a threat to “Uno (1.0). Un na yun! Haha!”, Pepe’s With the new dean around, wala na tionalized news. public what they truly need. situation. But what’s more surprising is that Thanks to the Health secretary’s statement The choices may be hard to make, but their That is, if there is any intention to media directly like a gas bomb press freedom, the sole avenue in bitch gaanong byurukrasya sa admin. Madali the violators are not just the usual hoodlums siyang makausap about concerns., pleading to schools to stop canceling classes consequences are much even harder to take. we know, sometimes they disguise them- put any attention to the topic at all. releasing poison to the air, choking demanding responsibility and ac- “U had a great title. The end.”, polaraid Superhuman because of unnecessary alarm and fear of the selves as reputable personalities. They are the As in recent news discussions, and blocking all reporters in their countability to people who swore politicians who want to gain advantage over the RORB has been taken out of pursuit of the truth. before the law to serve the nation. “I would hve gven u a higher grade their opponents by circumventing the law. In the limelight. Hayden Kho’s taped As mass communicators, blog- f u got d name of d awardee right” Tinig ng Plaridel welcomes all ing their certificates of candidacy by Novem- Hahaha.., nimrod plain terms, we call them nanggagago. sexual escapades enjoyed so much gers, and texters, we should not, comments, suggestions, non-violent The way ... from page 6 ber 30.” Try turning on your television during reactions and monetary contributions. media exposure that almost no one for one second, put our guard down Naglagay yung prof ko ng smiley Text TNP
By Mark Allan Cervantes Ponferada who posed a big prob- lem in UP’s inside game. The UP Fighting Maroon’s quest Despite the Maroons’ sudden of an improved season in the UAAP outburst at the last two minutes of started on the wrong foot with a 64- the game, it was too late to wrench 74 loss against the National Uni- victory from the Bulldogs’ grip. versity (NU) Bulldogs last Sunday. UP listed 37 turnovers, two short “It was really disappointing,” of the UAAP record of 39, ironical- said Coach Aboy Castro. “I defi- ly recorded by NU in 2005. Before nitely know that they can play bet- the opening, the Maroons deliber- ter than that.” ately trashed the Bulldogs with 78- UP started off blazing from both 39 and 72-47 victories at the Nike ends of the court, leading the game Summer League and the FilOil with rookie Anton Padilla scoring 9 Flying V Pre-season Tournament of 18 points against NU’s 10 in the respectively. first quarter. The Bulldogs,- how According to the team, the ab- ever, managed to force turnovers sence of veteran point guard and from the Maroons and converted current team captain Arvin Bra- them into points, pushing UP score- ganza, who was down with pneu- less for almost half the quarter and monia, obviously hurt the Maroons. grabbing a 29-36 lead by the end of Reserve guards Mike Gamboa and the 1st half. Miguel Reyes didn’t handle the ball Second half wasn’t any better as well against the pesky defense of the Bulldogs continued to pounce the Bulldogs. on the lifeless Maroons, thanks to “He was a big loss today because rookie Kokoy Hermosisima who he’s the most senior of us all,” said scored 9 of his 12 points in the third Castro. “He could have broken down quarter. NU extended their lead to 9 the pressure of NU. We really miss UP Fighting Maroons rookie Alvin Padilla drives past Micheal Luy of the NU Bulldogs. Padilla made 9 of his 11 by the end of the quarter. that type of leadership right now.” points during the 1st quarter. (Roehl Niño Bautista) UP foiled any hope of a come- It was a terrible start from a team back when they started the last expected to have a break-out sea- quarter with several turnovers. The son this year, but they should get coming Saturday. Bautista and Kat Angco) Cabaluna 0. Bulldogs barked on the Maroons’ themselves together as they face a “We just want to get as many Scores: UP 64—Padilla 11, Gomez 11, shortcoming and blew the gap to stronger Adamson University Fal- wins as we can, and we end in the NU 74—Hermosisima 12, Singh Reyes 9, Lopez 9, Co 9, Sison 4, 21 points, courtesy of NU’s guards cons – who lost by a point to the running for the final four later on, 10, Ponferrada 10, Malanday 10, Maniego 4, Hipolito 3, Reyes 2, Ju- Kevin Batac, Ajeet Singh, Michael University of Santo Tomas Growl- then so be it,” said Castro. Luy 9, Batac 9, Baloran 9, Terso 4, ruena 2, Gingerich 0, Gamboa 0, As- Luy and their 6’4’’ veteran Mon ing Tigers in their first game – this (With reports from Roehl Niño Manito 1, Roy 0, Magat 0, Fabula 0, torga 0.
Fighting for improvement tains. The three players, along with addition of another point guard, La men’s and women’s division are The three victories of the men’s speedy point guard Mike Gamboa Salle Greenhills standout Mikee testament to the dedication and basketball team (MBT) in Season and center Magi Sison, would con- Reyes. passion that the UP Varsity Swim- 71 weren’t enough to bring them tinue to lead the Maroons both in And who says only Ateneo has ming Team (VST) had for their It’s sport. They had proven that they to the Final Four, but it certainly offense and defense. its share of blond and blue-eyed showed that they were still very Sison, a part of the Smart Gilas ballers? Guard-forward Moriah were one of the teams to beat at the much capable of winning. RP Youth Team, brought in the con- Gingerich from Faith Academy UAAP, but they still believed that One year tougher and more ma- fidence and experience he gained joined the UP squad to help out there’s always room to grow as bet- ture, the MBT was more than ready by training with the national squad. with hustle plays as well as contrib- ter athletes. game to compete in the UAAP once more, Five new guys suited up for the ute in offense. “We always tell them that their said head coach Aboy Castro. They Maroons this season. Two of them Castro promised “a lot more biggest opponents are themselves,” had been preparing ever since the were part of the team’s reserve pool closer games” with the guys be- said junior coach Luica Dacanay. last season’s basketball tournament last year. 6’2 Alvin Padilla, who ing quicker than last year, not just For the VST, self-confidence was ended and were now ready to reap used to be with the San Beda Red in terms of moving the ball, but an important part of being a swim- time! the rewards of their hard work. Lions in the NCAA, is a skilled pe- also when it came to defense. The mer. “When you’re underwater, With only former team captain rimeter shooter but could also func- team’s rebounding skills had also you have to be confident enough It’s UAAP season Jay Agbayani graduating and sever- tion as a point guard. Along with improved, added Castro. for you to perform your techniques al players transferring to the reserve Padilla was another guy who made Even though the general goal of well,” added Dacanay. once again, and it’s pool, the MBT was still intact and the tallest MBT recruit line-up yet, the MBT is to be more competitive, But confidence certainly didn’t time to get those their chemistry was undeniable. 6’3 Carlo Gomez from St. Claire Castro maintains that getting into equal complacency, as each of them cheers ready to Team building activities over High School. the Final Four is “doable,” with knew they had to couple passion the summer such as an “Amazing Even more good news was the the determination and optimism with hard work. The men’s squad support our teams as Race” around UP, yacht-sailing in three fresh out of high school the players are showing. But they lost four of its members to gradu- they battle it out in Subic, as well as reflecting on an ballers who chose to play for UP, are also hoping more people would ation, and the remaining swimmers their own respective inspirational book challenged them even though they were highly- watch their games and cheer for had to double the work in order to sports. not just physically and mentally, recruited by other teams in the them, because the UP community’s fill the empty spots, said co-captain but also spiritually as these brought league. There’s UAAP ’71 Juniors support helped a lot in getting them Roy Lapiz. They geared to get back the guys even closer to one another. MVP Mark Juruena from the Ad- revved up. the crown they held for five con- By Katrina Angco secutive years. and Ela Teodosio Moreover, it gave them a better idea amson Baby Falcons. He topped Surely, many, if not all, UP stu- of the roles they play for the team. the juniors’ competition in points dents would love to see the MBT The lady swimmers, on the other Veterans Arvin Braganza, Woody and was second in rebounds and reach the Final Four. hand, were very happy with their Co and Martin Reyes shared the blocks. Swimming to victory performance last season. They won duty of being this year’s team cap- Expect tougher defense with the Numerous awards both in the continued on page 5