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tudents are sent to university to be prepared for the demands of professional life and lifelong learning through formal education. The Student Council (SC) enters the situation Sthrough initiatives that address student needs. “we kept So what has the SC done for the DLSU- SEE ARCHERS studentry so far? the faith.” VINDICATED, 20 PHOTOS BY JENNERSON ONG AND ERIKA SERRANO Academic concerns To improve and expand the scope of the endeavors of the SC, the Office of the Vice President for Academics (OVP-ACAD) made its Pahiram Libro book borrowing perspectives system accessible online. This is to speed up the borrowing and claiming of books, since students can just create Pahiram Libro accounts and reserve books online. In order to claim reserved books, the students will then just have to present Administrators their IDs to any Pahiram Libro Committee Member in the SC Office. Right now, the office is in the process of developing the clearing system for borrowers. weigh in on SC complaints about the Online Pahiram Libro being outdated were raised by students. VP Academics Nicole Dr. Carmelita Quebengco, university Villarojo reasoned that the shelves where the books are be- chancellor, expressed her view that the Student Council ing stored are not secured. Therefore, they have a hard time (SC) can improve by “getting more accurate information keeping track of those who just keep on getting books from especially from complaints submitted to them that are their storage area without permission. often one-sided and exaggerated.” With regard to which another SC OVP-ACAD initiative is the advanced projects must be prioritized, Dr. Quebengco stressed online enrolment for students in the First Honor of the that the SC should focus on projects that aim to help Dean’s List, which was implemented last August. students learn and develop themselves. In general, Dr. Quebengco commented that this Comfortable environment year’s Student Council is very hardworking, and that a very visible project being conducted by the SC the students cannot ask for more. “They communi- under the Office of the Vice President for Operations and cate with students regularly, attend to student needs, Communications (OPEC) is the Centralized Locker System. and keep lines of communication open to everyone,” “We rented out lockers totaling 285 units [in the Yuchengco Quebengco said. Building and the Sports Complex] to the entire academic When asked to compare this year’s SC to those of community. It is not only for undergraduate students. but previous years, Quebengco stated that this would not also for professors and graduate students,” stated VP for be fair, because today’s circumstances are different. In Operations and Communications Stacy Carbonel. Carbonel’s addition, she gave extra notice to the loan program predecessor, Jhoan Lim, initiated the scheme. for both tuition and books, since this project directly Problems related to theft increased among locker rent- benefits the students. Overall, her message to the SC PHOTO BY ERIKA SERRANO SEE SC, 4 is to “keep up the good work.” Dean of Students Affairs Voltaire Mistades admit- ted that he has given only one direct feedback regarding the Student Council so far this year, and it concerned Are we trained to be leaders? University to pilot test SEE ADMIN, 3 new class schedule Student leaders By zamanta legados The Council of Deans during their Sept. 26 meeting has agreed on a clear set-up for the assess SC standardized class hours to be pilot tested during Dino De Leon, president of the Debate the third term of this school year. The results of a Society, commented that the SC has sufficient knowl- simulation conducted by the academic assistants and edge of the issues that affect the studentry, but lacks the College of Science (COS) Vice Dean show that constructive mobilization to respond to these issues. According to De Leon, Lasallians should be proactively there are sufficient classrooms and laboratories to ac- responding to the issues that have caught their atten- FROM L-R: CHARLES EDRIC CO, NICOLE VILLAROJO, GRETCHEN SANTOS commodate 1.5 hour classes. Based on the approved tion. The question he has posed to the SC is: “Are they proposal, lecture time blocks are set to start at 8 am content with releasing statements without constructively by Crezzeile Francisco, Alliv Samson, and Jose Tamayo and end at 9:10 pm. mobilizing the student body to effectively deal with issues affecting their lives?” Whether in politics, business, entertainment, the arts, sports, De Leon said that the SC, more than releasing their or in the academe, Lasallian leaders are everywhere. Is this phenomenon a result of in- Lecture day combinations will be Monday-Wednesday and Tuesday-Thursday. Fridays will be utilized to accom- stands on relevant issues, should inspire students to dividual efforts, or has DLSU imbibed and prepared in its students the necessary traits take concrete action and become catalysts for change modate spill-over classes from the colleges of Engineer- in society. On a more positive note, he noted that one to be such? ing, Science, and Computer Studies, and Communication Arts and Accountancy departments, according to Student of the tangible achievements of the SC has been the Many are called, few participate LEaD begins with a summer module, wherein greater number of resolutions passed in the Legisla- Council (SC) Vice President for Academics Nicole Villarojo. Leadership training on campus is primarily the entire group is brought out of town for three tive Assembly and real efforts on the part of the SC These classes will be scheduled only from 8 am to 2:30 pm handled by the Office of Student Leadership days of lectures and activities aimed at develop- to improve itself. during Fridays. The rest of the afternoon will be known Involvement, Formation, and Empowerment ing leadership skills. Meanwhile, Jielene Sato, president of the Alyansang as the new University break. Just like in the old U-break, it (SLIFE) under Director Evelyn Lopez-Es- Aside from LEaD, other programs reserved Tapat sa Lasalista (TAPAT), noticed that the SC’s thrust will serve as common time for extracurricular activities in parrago. Throughout the school year, a wide for special groups of students are Achievement to become more visible outside the University has which make-up classes may not be scheduled. variety of programs are offered for incumbent through Integrated Mentoring (AIM) for Star become more progressive. This year’s SC, according to Student organizations, however, may continue to hold student leaders and aspiring apprentices. The Scholars, FAME for freshmen SC officers, and her, has admirably increased its participation in activities activities during regular class days. Saturday classes will fol- most prominent among these training courses MULAT for the editorial boards of the four outside the University and has intensified collaborations low the Monday to Thursday time blocks. Villarojo said that is the Leadership Excellence and Dynamism different student publications. with student sector groups such as the National Union with Friday as an extra day, this will mean a long weekend (LEaD) program involving all elected officials In total, these five programs cover less than of Students of the (NUSP) and the Union for students, especially for those who wish to go home to of the Student Council (SC) and the Council 300 student leaders who have already proven that of Catholic Student Councils (UCSC). they have potential to excel even more. their provinces. There are also expected tangible benefits of Student Organizations’ (CSO) top officers. from the standardization, such as energy savings and more SEE STUDENT, 3 SEE ARE WE, 8 convenient laboratory work for students. Offices will retain PHOTOS BY ERIKA SERRANO (LEFT) AND FRANCIS GARRUCHO (CENTER, RIGHT) SEE UNIVERSITY, 8 By Raymund Cuesico

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Korean students admin... from page 1 Student... from page 1 Here comes the sun: the manifesto they released about the ous and current Student Council, When asked about which projects of of Noey Arcinue and the SC Office of the extra requirement of taking photos dur- venue rentals fees. “I told them [SC] Mistades stated that it is difficult to the current SC have really made an impact President, Co commented that she has been ing activities just to prove the venues were raise concerns that before they distribute it, allow compare them because they have on students, Sato enumerated four key areas: very aggressive while remaining diplomatic not underutilized. For Co, this seemed to By JOse TAMAYO me, allow your dean of student af- different sets of personalities and intensive representation in the different with administrators. His observation though go overboard since doing so would mean fairs on behalf of the Administration offices. On the other hand, he com- sectors of the University, heightening of pointed out that Arcinue is more visible to an unnecessary burden on the student A timeline of SINAG to reply to the issue before you give mented that there is continuity in the efforts in solving grievance cases, larger fellow student leaders than to the rest of organizations. By ZAMANTA LEGADOS AND LORAINE SAGUINSIN Kim KaYoung (I-ISE) and Michael out one side to the students, so that projects of the SC. efforts done to disseminate pertinent Uni- the studentry. The second point concerns the accuracy Han (I-POM) have two things in common: the students will be able to discern.” College of Engineering (COE) versity announcements and information, As for Nicole Villarojo and the SC Of- of the stickers that the OVP-OPEC posts fter months of grueling work, Team SINAG is now in Australia to represent the Philip- each of them has complaints about the way This sentiment came about when the Vice Dean Engr. Efren Dela Cruz, and the advocacy of university-wide and fice of the Vice President for Academics outside the classrooms during their physical SC released copies of their planned for his part, said he recognizes national issues. (OVP-ACAD), Co emphasized that their facilities checks, since Co personally found pines in the Panasonic World Solar Challenge. SINAG is the country’s first entry to the international students are treated on campus, manifesto to the studentry without the efforts of the SC, particularly Speaking on behalf of Tapat, Sato projects have been very concrete like the ad- a classroom where it is stated that the fan Panasonic World Solar Challenge to be held from Oct. 21 to 28, and is an industry-academe and they are both Koreans. consulting the Administration. the Engineering College Assembly shared that they monitor if elected officials vanced enrollment for first honor students. is broken, but upon testing and inspection A One major aspect of Mistades’ (ECA), in helping with the projects from their party are able to implement their Villarojo has the ability to explain both showed otherwise. An additional observa- partnership to explore research into solar technology and renewable sources of energy. Kim shared that she feels discriminated in reply to the SC concerned the manner and operations of his office. He noted campaign promises and are consistent with students’ and administrators’ arguments in tion that he gave was that when it is men- some aspects in DLSU. One area she pointed with which they presented their argu- that the biggest impact of the ECA is party principles in the decisions they make such a way that one side will be able to see tioned that a chair has to be fixed inside the out is the need to take Filipino courses that ments and questioned some of the felt during the adjustment period and regarding important matters. So far, she said the merits of the other, depicted Co. classroom, there are no specific markers that the University is offering to the international basis in their line of reasoning. course card distribution day. Aside that this SC prioritizes projects that are is- Co had minimal remarks for both Jen- point to which chair needs repair. students. Her primary sentiment is that it is no Mistades though believes that from the operational help given by sue-based and student rights-centered. nifer Lazo and Reagan Dykimching, though CSO Vice Chairperson for External Af- longer necessary since she has already taken the student body should be the one the SC, Dela Cruz also commended Charles Edric Co, chairperson of the he said that Lazo has been doing her job and fairs Rexmond Fang shared his own working to assess the SC and said that he ECA’s outreach projects for their Council of Student Organizations (CSO), that Dykimching has been bogged down by experience with Jevah Ginete and the SC Minds behind PRIDE: Anil Ratanchandani (CED CAP) and similar subjects in high school. She said: “Back MJ Yap (CCS CAP) in my high school (Collegio de San Agustin), wishes to hear the students’ evaluation social value. observed that the SC is now being more paperwork. Office of the Vice President for Activities PHOTO BY ERIKA SERRANO we already had basic Filipino subjects and yet first: “The objective of the Student One difference though that aggressive than in previous years since there Stacy Carbonel and the SC Office (OVP-Activities) when they worked on the we still have to get some Filipino courses here Council is to serve the student and Dela Cruz has noticed concerns the are more issues that need to be tackled. He of the Vice President for Operations and Animo Jumpstart project. Fang said that when in fact we’ve already learned these topics the best evaluators would be the preparations for the annual engineer- added that this year’s SC has had to resort Communication (OVP-OPEC) solicited two the CSO had to take care of most of the University to mark in high school.” student body… I would prefer that I ing night that usually serves as ECA’s to creating manifestos because the Admin- specific remarks from the CSO Chair. planning, and that the SC only made a sig- In response, Dean of Student Affairs read the feedback from the students culminating activity. istration does not fully listen to what they First, Co noticed that Carbonel had a nificant contribution during the activity day Voltaire Mistades explained that there is a and whatever feedback the student So far, the plans for this activity have to say. tendency to be too passionate with her ideas. itself. This experience, he said, gave him the “Pride Week” difference in the tertiary level Filipino courses body will give as the formator of the have not yet been submitted by ECA, Co then gave an individual assessment He cited an experience when Carbonel was impression that Ginete and the OVP-Activi- By ZAMANTA LEGADOS taken by Filipino and foreign students. Mistades Student Council.” according to Dela Cruz. of the SC officers in the Executive Board so adamant in having the venue rental fees ties somewhat lacked participation for the elaborated that there are certain subjects, like When asked about a comparison and the offices that they handle. On the part removed that she was willing to add the entire event. In an effort to bring lesbian, gay, Filipino and , mandated by law to be part of the performance of the previ- bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) issues to the of the University’s curriculum. c o m m e n t a r y forefront of University consciousness, the Stu- Language insensitivity dent Council (SC)—led by College Assembly Kim and Han have both experienced some Presidents Anil Ratanchandani (Education) and professors speaking in Filipino even though their subject is not a Filipino course. Kim MJ Yap (Computer Studies)—will be marking Pitfalls of the Standardization of Class Hours stressed that it is hard to cope with the lesson BY RAYMUND CUESICO Nov. 5 to 9 as “Pride Week.” if the professor is speaking in Filipino. On top of this, they also feel that the attitude toward Simply put, there LGBT films, advocacy talks geared on topics such international students has not been warm as rom 1.5 hour classes’ perceived compatibility with the transformative learning framework to the new schedule allegedly being conducive is a valid reason as outstanding LGBT Lasallians, a GENDERS crash PHOTO BY JENNERSON ONG of late. “At first, when the Korean idea was to more research, a lot of reasons are being used to justify the University’s shift to a new set of class schedules. Unfortunately, the very course, and LGBT spirituality, art, and literary exhibits new, people are so welcoming. But now is very foundation and assumptions that have been laid down are set to cause this proposal’s own failure. for students to are lined up for Pride Week. different,” Kim shared. According to Yap and Ratanchandani, this is simi- Mistades responded by stating that the beg off from their November 2006 Oct. 12 to 14, 2007 lar to the global Pride Month celebration every June, medium of instruction in DLSU-Manila is Henry Co, Chairman of Ford Group Philippines, The rest of the team except Emmanuel Gonzales ShortF Attention Span There will also be a great disparity in terms of the amount Wasted time which showcases cultural activities and forums. In the extracurricular English, and so professors should conduct and of time that students may devote to dedicated projects. Not all subjects require the extended period that a 1.5 Philippines, the Pride March, an activity participated in presents to DLSU the idea of building the first is set to leave Manila via PAL to go to Darwin. Current scientific research into the behavior of the facilitate classes in English. He also reacted by It is rather surprising that the courses and colleges highly hour class provides. The present set-up is testament to the by different LGBT activists, is held every December in Philippine Solar Car. present generation all point to an ever shortening attention activities. On saying that the Filipino Department has already involved in lengthy and time-consuming research projects fact that a significant number of subjects fit very well to line with the National Human Rights Week. Oct. 14, 2007 span for individuals, especially the youth. Increasing the opened up a special course exclusively for are the ones deprived of the entire extra day. This situation the one hour class period since topics and chapters can be the surface, The upcoming Pride Week is themed “Pride December 2006 The team will arrive in Darwin via Qantas Air. length of a class period will mean a greater percentage of international students, such as Basic Filipino 1 seems to defeat the very purpose of this rescheduling. On finished. If this kind of subject is forced to have more time, without Prejudice.” Ratanchandani and Yap explained DLSU becomes a partner of the Solar Car time where students would not be attentive. This will present and 2, which aim to help international students top of this, the extra day will also place an added burden then lectures could be cut in the middle of the topic. there is more that there is a need for students to be aware of LGBT project, but there is still no concrete plan as to Oct. 16, 2007 professors with the difficult task of trying to focus students’ in understanding conversational Filipino. These on those taking laboratory classes, since these subjects will In cases where classes are missed, half of the week issues despite variations of an Anti-Discrimination how it will be built. Emmanuel Gonzales will depart from Manila energies on the subject matter. Moreover, there will also be time devoted to courses do not include topics on Philippine be taken one after the other. Compared to lecture sessions, will already be wasted and must be made up. Saturdays, Bill waiting to be approved in both the Senate and the and join the team in Darwin the next day. a problematic transition between topics, since the retention language and literature, unlike the Basic Filipino laboratory classes take more effort not only because they the only alternative for make up classes, can easily be fully House of Representatives. January 27, 2007 rate of students have to be adapted accordingly. activities in the courses for local students. occupy longer periods of time, but also because of the added occupied since two make up classes would already occupy One of the more controversial developments Inauguration of the SINAG model is held at the Oct. 17-19, 2007 Logically, the increased time period means that more Mistades said that professors would normally physical rigors needed by practical experimentation. half of the day. new U-break, but about the bill has been Rep. Bienvenido Abante’s vow NBC Tent, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig. SINAG will be scrutinized in the Foskey Pa- lessons have to be tackled per class session. This will require teach Filipino courses using Filipino and a bit Two and four unit subjects also pose a problem in sched- to its passage “because it would lead to same sex villion Darwin Showgrounds and Exhibition more from students in terms of memory and comprehen- of English. In the instance that an international Meeting intervals uling since these do not require the same amount of time further scrutiny marriage.” The Anti-Discrimination Bill seeks to penal- February 2007 Centre. sion. The new set-up will be beneficial to those who can student enrolls in a class with a professor Under the current schedule, some classes are given the as the majority of subjects that have three units. Assigning ize LGBT discrimination. As bishop of Metropolitan SINAG team members attend the International absorb lessons quickly, since they will learn topics at an earlier reveals that there who teaches the course purely in the Filipino opportunity to be given Monday-Friday assignments. In added time to four unit subjects would definitely create gaps Bible Baptist Church and Chair of the Committee on Science and Technology Conference. The car’s time frame, but the opposite is true for those who take more Oct. 19, 2007 language, then the University, he stated, will terms of spacing, this is most ideal, since both meetings in between the scheduled times. Human Rights, Abante’s responses have caused uproar time to learn. Forcing this new schedule will compound is a discrepancy in technical design is conceived. A Chief Ministers’ reception at the Parliament transfer the international student to another have multiple day intervals. This set-up helps professors give in the LGBT community nationwide, and calls for his the speed of the trimestral system—which will leave an House will be held. professor who will teach Filipino courses more comprehensive assignments that take more than one terms of requiring resignation are underway. intolerable burden on those lagging behind. In effect, more Integration March to April 2007 done in the English language: “In that way, day to accomplish after every meeting. The proposed setup The very reasons for the supposed implementation Yap furthered that the College of Liberal Arts students will not be able to cope with the demands of the The plug, a mold made of wood and foam that Oct. 20, 2007 the University allows for some flexibility in the would cut this advantage, since there is only a one day break are set to backfire on the entire proposal since these solu- (CLA) should be most knowledgeable about gender University and eventually drop out. has the shape of the final car, is built. This serves Event Qualifying Race will be conducted at the curriculum and in the subjects to be taken by between the Monday-Wednesday schedule and a long break tions do not truly address the problems. What- issues because CLA students have Gender Studies as as the template for making the molds for the final Hidden Valley Raceway in Darwin. our international students.” from the Wednesday of the current week to the Monday ever benefits the University may acquire part of their curriculum. (Gender Studies or GEN- Mental fatigue carbon fiber composite skin. of the next. It is rather unfortunate that the four-day hiatus from this change will b e DERS is a three-unit course on human sexuality and Adapting to the community Student performance will diminish across a longer offset by the possible Oct. 21, 2007 period of time due to mental fatigue. The human brain results in students forgetting the previous topics discussed gender issues taught by professors from different CLA May 29, 2007 “Somehow, it is hard for me to adapt with collapse of the The Official Event of the Panasonic World consumes energy at a rapid rate, and asking students to in the preceding meeting. departments.) Representing the Philippine Solar Car Soci- the Filipino culture because Filipinos are more system under Solar Challenge will be opened at State Square, remain sharp for prolonged periods will easily deplete their Pride Week, according to Ratanchandani, is ety Inc., Dr. Carmelita Quebengco, chancellor, Western, different from what I’ve thought, the different Darwin, in front of Parliament House. energy reserves. Given the revised format of classes, short Longer waiting time similar to GENDERS, except that they are making it receives the solar cells to power the solar car compared with other Asian counterparts,” Kim ways it may examinations will not occupy the entire period since they Previous experience readily shows that it is rather fail. Hence, if a celebration: “We’re making it not only academic, but from SunPower Vice President for Operations said. She admitted that there is a big gap between Oct. 21-26, 2007 will either be given at the start or the end of the period. If inevitable that classes will have gaps in between them. It is the previous also very personal and very relevant to the students.” Greg Reichow. Filipino students and international students in The World Solar Challenge starts from Darwin exams were at the start of the class, students will be drained virtually impossible to have everyone sign up for a non-stop considerations This, they explained, is to be able to give students the many aspects of life. She confessed, however, that environment to share their experiences. The project to Adelaide. Control stops along the way will be once the lecture begins—resulting in a less than optimum class schedule. Given that class periods are extended to 1.5 will not be July 2007 the Philippines was her choice because “education included also aims to make Lasallians “recognize the existence in Katherine, Dunmarra, Tennant Creek, Alice learning environment. On the other hand, having exams at hours, the students will have to wait longer for their next The shell is done, all mechanical and electrical in the Philippines is much cheaper in any of LGBT people around them…[and] their issues and Springs, Cadney Homestead, Glendambo, and the end of the period will even be worse since students will class once there is a vacancy. Overall, this set-up should components are in place, and every aspect of the than in other countries.” delib- their rights.” Port Augusta. be fatigued by the time they take the test. also hypothetically extend the total amount of time spent solar car has been tested. SINAG, by this time, According to Mistades, the by students in school and the number of students present e r a - “The only reason why some of us are hindered tion for is a fully-functioning car. Oct. 27-28, 2007 Office of International and inside the campus at any given time. from succeeding, or most people don’t even bother to Graduate Students Services Relocation and timing of the U-break the final decision on SINAG, together with other solar cars, will The attendance policy will also have an impact in terms listen to us is because we already have a stigma that sponsors activities that target According to the revised schedule, the U-break will be how to implement August 2007 be put on display at the Victoria Square in of possible waiting times since the maximum waiting time we are wrong, that we are bad,” commented Ratan- international students. placed at the end of the week. First of all, almost everyone the new class sched- A campus roll-out is held, where the team sees Adelaide. before a class is dismissed will rise to 30 minutes for all chandani. Mistades also noted the will be exhausted on Fridays since it is the last day of the ule, then students to it that present components are all working classes. In practice, students will have to wait longer if the might have to en- Yap added that many continue to question their i m p o r t a n c e week. Simply put, there is a valid reason for students to beg together. Paint is applied to the other layer of Oct. 28, 2007 professor is absent or late, and vice versa. In hindsight, dure several prob- sexual orientation, and Pride Week’s aim is to tell o f s t u d e n t off from their extracurricular activities. On the surface, there the car. Breaks, the four-point harness, and the Awards from the Panasonic World Solar Chal- students could also develop a new mentality that if they are lematic months Lasallians that “they can be as empowered and as organizations in is more time devoted to activities in the new U-break, but successful as LGBT persons.” “Being gay should not seatbelts are put into place. lenge 2007 will be presented in Adelaide Town further scrutiny reveals that there is a discrepancy in terms already late for class, then their tardiness could be extended under the pro- providing venues posed pilot be a hindrance to whatever or whoever you want to Hall. of requiring students to attend. up to 30 minutes. Sept. 1, 2007 f o r i n t e r a c t i o n The increased tardiness scenario could also place an test be- become,” she remarked. a m o n g F i l i p i n o There is mention of only certain colleges having labora- SINAG is unveiled at One Esplanade, SM Cen- added burden on professors who check attendance since fore any With full support from faculty members teaching Oct. 29, 2007 and non-Filipino tory classes on Fridays, which means that a sizeable number tral Business Park, City they have to monitor students entering their class before progress Gender Studies, Ratanchandani said that they are trying The SINAG team is set to leave from Adelaide of students will have no other reason to go to school except is real- students. the 30 minute limit and mark them as late. to get the support of the rest of the SC, the Center to Sydney via Qantas Air. As per statistics to attend to their extracurricular activities that are often con- ized. Oct. 6, 2007 for Social Concern and Action (COSCA), and even from the Office of the sidered optional as compared to classes which are required. SINAG leaves Manila with Rene Fernandez administrators. Oct. 31, 2007 University Registrar going to Sydney via Philippine Airlines (PAL). Parents of University Students Organization The team will leave Sydney for Manila via (OUR), there were eight (PUSO) directors, however, have expressed some PAL. Koreans and a total of Oct. 7 to 14, 2007 The human brain consumes energy at a rapid rate, hesitation as regards Pride Week. “While it is true that 126 international students The team boards a truck and travels from Sydney it is a reality and we love and accept our Gay Sons and in DLSU in 2006. Lesbian Daughters, Friends and Relatives, what we to Darwin. and asking students to remain sharp for prolonged don’t approve of is making the DLSU campus as the forum of such activities,” they said. PHOTO BY WILLIAM CRUZ periods will easily deplete their energy reserves. 2007 the lasallian anniversary special 2007 the lasallian anniversary special

4 university 15 OCTOBER 2007 15 OCTOBER 2007 university 5 The ZTE-National Broadband Network Deal still reading over the matter. DLSP calls for more The present year has been relatively quiet for the national situationer A College of Excellence GMA presidency, until the issue of the $329 million deal Who is Jose Pidal? Brothers Last Aug.18, 2003, former senator Panfilo Lacson By creizzelle francisco with the Zhong Xing Telecommunications Equipment Limited (ZTE) for the National Broadband Network accused First Gentleman Jose Miguel “Mike” Arroyo of In line with the goal of continuing (NBN) was opened to scrutiny through the surprise gathering money used in campaign funds to a bank ac- the legacy of St. La Salle, allegation and testimony of Joey de Venecia, the son count under the fictitious name of Jose Pidal. A rough total of P321 million were found in the bank accounts. Three (DLSP) is targeting having 65 Filipino Brothers by of Speaker Jose de Venecia, who divulged to the public a grand corruption scheme reportedly involving once other accounts were allegedly placed under the names of DLSU’s centennial on 2011. The thrust to have again the members of the First Family. According to the his assistants. Lacson furthermore alleged that former more Brothers is one of DLSP’s four centennial younger de Venecia, his company, Amsterdam Holdings congressman Mark Jimenez gave P8 million to the account, projects, and the aim is to make certain that there Incorporated (AHI) had submitted the lowest bid for the and that Arroyo was having an affair with his accountant, Victoria Toh. is a assigned to every La Salle school. (At project under a build-operate-transfer (BOT) agreement, yet the deal was still awarded to ZTE. Ignacio Arroyo, the First Gentleman’s younger brother, present, DLSP has a total of 47 Brothers, 42 of What seemed to be an ordinary bidding for a nation- claimed that he was the real Jose Pidal. which are Filipino.) wide information technology backbone infrastructure attempting to connect all government offices has led to “Hello? Hello Garci?” According to DLSU-Manila Vocation Director Gelo the resignation of Commission on Elections (Comelec) Who can forget “Hello Garci?” The “Gloriagate” Paragas, joining the Brothers is an option open not only Chairman Benjamin Abalos, who has been accused as scandal of June 2005, after all, shook the administration to to Lasallians, but to anyone interested. He said however the primary proponent of the endorsement of ZTE in its core, as accusations of vote buying and cheating against that this initiative is still unknown even to Lasallians since exchange for millions of dollars of bribe money. Abalos Fernando Poe Jr. in the 2004 presidential elections provoked there are no formal venues where information on this supposedly initiated the deal for $130 million, and purport- strong public indignation. matter is disseminated. edly offered National Economic Development Authority The government dismissed “Hello Garci” as an attempt Continuous informal recruitment is carried out by the (NEDA) Secretary-General Romulo Neri P200 million in to destabilize the President. To others however, it was Brothers in order to encourage young men to join their exchange for approving the deal. Aside from Abalos and point-blank proof that Arroyo unfairly used the advantage aspirants program, which is the first step in becoming STORMS Neri, the name of First Gentleman Jose Miguel “Mike” of being in power to win the elections. a Brother. It is also done through links with offices like Arroyo was once again dragged into controversy, as the The issue began with the declaration of Samuel Ong, a the Lasallian Pastoral Office and Lasallian Community younger de Venecia quoted him as saying “back off,” or former deputy director of the country’s National Bureau of Office. There are presently 14 aspirants, with 11 coming that he give up any attempts to get the deal. Investigation (NBI), that he possessed original recordings of from DLSU-Manila and three from , In response, the Supreme Court of the Philippines a wiretapped conversation between Arroyo and an official of respectively. PHOTOS BY JENNERSON ONG voted to temporarily suspend the government’s contract the Comelec regarding the assurance of her victory in the Paragas said that as of this moment, it is difficult to elections. This popular conversation between President Ar- By GA;LE MARAMBA AND JARISCHE LAO with ZTE. For its part, the Senate of the Philippines increase the number of aspiring Brothers due to the dif- opened a public inquiry and provided an avenue for de that hit the royo and Comelec Commissioner Virgilio Garcillano, which he CHED Center of Excellence (CoE) is given to a unit within any higher education institution with strong graduate and undergraduate ferent perceptions of being one. He said, “Our generation Venecia to air his concerns. And in an attempt to curb the discussed details of altering some canvassing results during has different priorities and the stigma is there.” political implications of the incident, Arroyo suspended the 2004 May elections, sparked sectors to campaign for the programs that meet international standards of academic quality and excellence. As a CoE, the unit enjoys full administrative, financial, and The Vocation Director said every young man, espe- the ZTE deal, though the NBN project is still on her President to resign. Even Arroyo’s former supporters, such cially Lasallians, to “take some time to reflect and find in curricular deregulation; the authority to graduate students without prior approval of the CHED; priority in terms of funding assistance for presidency’s main agenda. as former presidents and Fidel Ramos, T them such vocation.” joined in the movement for her resignation. Civil society scholarships, faculty development, library materials, and development activities; and limited visitation, inspection, and supervision by the CHED. The whole matter, all in all, has yet to be resolved. SC... from page 1 groups and some educational institutions like DLSU were In DLSU, the College of Science has the distinct only once, but twice. “We don’t compete with other The Physics Department has a teaching labora- ers this school year especially with users of combination Trial by fire part of the movement for GMA’s resignation as well. honor of having all its departments named CoEs. [Philippine] universities because we are competing at tory that is equipped for computer-interfaced experi- locks, according to Carbonel, so the SC requested the In February 1986, the whole world witnessed how Then Arroyo, on June 27, 2005, said “I am sorry.” For A great number of COS faculty members hold a global level,” Co stated. The University, it must be ments in general physics. It also has seven laboratories Security and Safety Office (SSO) for CCTV cameras to be Filipinos ousted Ferdinand Marcos. After 15 years, history the administration, that was the end of the story, as impeach- Ph.Ds: The Chemistry Department tops this category pointed out, is the only Philippine private university in equipped with a scanning electron microscope and installed near the locker units to address this matter. repeated itself when Joseph Estrada was ousted out of of- ment complaints to hold the President accountable for the with 14 doctoral degree holders, followed by the Math the ASEAN University Network (AUN), which aims Light Detection and Ranging system. fice. However, the world did not expect that a third people episode have been quashed time and again. (The Senate, Department with 12, the Biology Department with to further strengthen the existing network of leading When asked how the students of the College Money matters power revolt, dubbed “EDSA Tres,” would come sooner however, recently expressed an intention to re-open the 10, and the Physics Department with nine for a total universities and institutions of higher learning in the are informed about its status as a Center of Excel- SC Treasurer Reagan Dykimching, meanwhile, stated and end with disastrous results. Barely three months case for investigation.) of 45 out of the college’s 122 part-time and full-time ASEAN region. lence, Dr. Pobre stated that it is relayed during the that his office’s most visible project is the Student Council in power, hundreds of thousands of people, including faculty members. COS faculty, in general, also excel In addition, COS provides state-of-the-art facili- orientation of the undergraduates. “However, we Assistance Fund (SCAF), which gives loans to students prominent Estrada supporters, stormed to Malacañang Oakwood Mutiny in research output, proof of which are the numer- ties. The Biology Department is proud of its molecu- need to have a better way of orienting the graduate who cannot pay their tuition fees on time. “All projects of and called for President Arroyo’s resignation. PGMA On July 27, 2003, a group of 321 armed soldiers who ous awards they have received from the National lar biology laboratory, which is one among the few students,” he added. my office are annually done. Except for the Comprehen- EDSA Tres can be considered Arroyo’s first trial in called themselves “Bagong Katipuneros” led by Army Cap- Research Council of the Philippines. (Among COS’ found in the country. On top of this, the Department Despite the prestige however, the population of sive Price Review (CPR) and Student Council Corporate keeping the presidency. According to Shiela Coronel in tain Gerardo Gambala and Navy Lieutenant Antonio Tril- notable recent research is a study of the hydrogen has access to top-class research facilities through the COS is known to be second least in the University. Partnerships, the other projects were already known to an article written for the Philippine Center for Investiga- lanes IV under the Magdalo faction of the Katipunan took car, which will follow the footsteps of the newest Center for Natural Science and Environmental Re- One of the primary reasons, as identified by Dr. Pobre, the Administration years ago,” Dykimching said. tive Journalism (PCIJ), “Arroyo was traumatized by Labor over the Oakwood in Ayala Center (now Sherwood Place) to breakthroughs in solar car technology.) In addition, search and the Br. Alfred Shields Marine Station. is the ‘nursing phenomenon”: DLSU-Manila does not He admitted that they had a difficult time in gathering Day 2001, when thousands of slum dwellers protesting air their concerns about corruption supposedly propagated COS and Osaka University of Japan have conducted a The Chemistry Department has procured its own offer nursing courses which can attract high school data for the CPR because they had to seek permission PRESIDENCY Estrada’s arrest came close to breaching the defenses of by Joyce Alfonso and Raymund Cuesico by the Arroyo admdinistration in the military. The bloodless joint research workshop for the past five years. There Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectrometers that are graduates to enroll due to its seemingly promising before access to the needed information was granted by Malacañang.” Coronel likewise expressed that this was also mutiny ended within 18 hours when the soldiers failed to are currently seven graduate students from COS used to obtain high resolution spectra--details of career prospects. Another possible reason, according the Administration. More work is needed on the CPR, the time when Arroyo was still unsure of the military and rally support from the public and the armed forces’ chain with the planned implementation of a database that who are doing their thesis work at the said university. which are described by the Zeeman Effect--and High to Co, is that the basic science subjects offered by the the police’s loyalty to her administration. strong republic. This is how our current President of command. All soldiers involved surrendered peacefully COS students are also regular recipients of the BPI Performance Liquid Chromatographs. University are difficult. can be used at the start of every year and just updated and were charged in a general court martial. “Edsa 3 defined her presidency and made her acutely would like her administration to be remembered. In Science Award. The Mathematics Department uses the latest soft- To promote the College to prospective enrollees, afterwards. Problems with SCAF were also encountered aware of her vulnerabilities and perpetually anxious about In November 2004, Arroyo ordered 133 of the 321 because of late applicants that were accommodated dur- According to Physics Department Chair Dr. Ro- ware tools in its Mathematics and Statistics Computing the Office of the Vice Dean holds several activities, the stability of her rule,” she concluded. retrospect, this is perhaps best understood by the fact soldiers freed, saying that they were deceived by their of- ing the term. Currently, OTREAS is focused on finalizing meric Pobre and Math Department Chair Fromencio Laboratory (MSCL). Some of the featured software such as summer camps and seminars, to inform high Ironically, some EDSA Tres leaders are now consid- that the Arroyo presidency has remained in power ficers into joining the mutiny. More than a year after the its proposal to the Multi-Sectoral Committee on Budget Co, the performance of COS departments is beyond are Mathematica, Statistica, the General Algebraic school students about science career options. The ered administration senators, with some having run under failed mutiny, its leaders apologized to the President. Arroyo (MSCB) for the impending deliberations on next year’s despite unusually many controversies. comparison to other Philippine universities, due to Modeling System (GAMS), and the Linear Interactive Biology Department also has an inter-high school Arroyo’s Team Unity ticket in the last elections. A accepted the apology, but ruled out immediate pardon and tuition fee increase. the fact that they have been certified by CHED not Discrete Optimizer (LINDO). quiz bee in order to market DLSU science programs. said that their trial would proceed. Character development Fertilizer Fund: Money for Elections? Trillanes ran for a Senate position in the 2007 elections. He won, but remains detained at the Marine Headquarters the Student Council Apprenticeship Program is It may also be recalled that the Senate Blue Ribbon in Fort Bonifacio. leadership training handled by the SC Office of the Execu- Committee not too long ago reported from testimonies Physical Facilities and Facilities Checks tive Secretary. The program provides different modules that the President was supposedly accountable for the mismanagement of the P728 million fertilizer fund. The Extrajudicial killings and press freedom to ensure that concerns with regard to campus facilities creased by 63 percent, showing that the PFO and on university and national issues, political ideologies, and By zamanta legados money was claimed to have been used to “assure her (Pres. are already brought to administrators’ attention even other administrative offices involved have responded rules of formal debate. “This is the project that I am most From 2001 to June 2006, records from the government’s Arroyo’s) victory in the 2004 elections.” Task Force Usig show that 114 leftists have been killed; Staying AND STUDYING in a world before students notice. Succeeding complaints may be to the complaints. Results from their first inspection proud of. As a former SC appointed officer, I believe that coursed through any SC officer. showed 551 complaints—520 pertaining to facilities the greatest fulfilment of being a leader is being able to Former agriculture undersecretary Jocelyn “Joc-Joc” suspects in only three cases have been arrested; and that no class university must be equated to having ef- train others to grow as competent leaders,” relayed SC Bolante has been held responsible for the supposed fund convictions related to these incidents have been reported ficient, sufficient, and working facilities being The OPEC’s inspection is geared toward address- provided by the PFO and 31 by the Instructional Media ing students’ concerns, which is why their checks cover Services (IMS). By the third monthly check, complaints Executive Secretary Jenn Lazo. and, as a result, had his US visa canceled and he was so far. The Philippine human rights group Karapatan has provided. Then again, in DLSU, this isn’t always facilities in areas students most frequently use, from St. decreased to a collective 206—193 concerning PFO According to SC President Noey Arcinue, one of subsequently arrested at the Los Angeles International recorded a total of 725 civilians murdered since 2001, 307 the case. La Salle Hall to the Enrique Razon Sports Complex, and 13 concerning IMS. the most visible projects under her office is the empow- Airport. It was Bolante who was said to have distributed of which were activists. including computer laboratories (except the technical Significant repairs done in light of these checks erment of Gawad Kalinga(GK)-related activities that the fertilizer funds; farmers who were supposed to receive “The attacks are not an unconnected series of criminal According to the Physical Facilities Office’s (PFO) equipment). Faculty lounges and administrative offices have been those on air conditioning systems, which allows application of the things students learn in the the money, however, claimed that not one centavo had murders but constitute a politically-motivated pattern of Civil Works Director Engr. Roland Oliva, the facilities though are left out of the picture. were attended to as soon as the personnel were noti- classroom. “It is where we become true achievers for trickled down to them. The PCIJ has reported about the killings. The organization remains gravely concerned that being handled by their department are never taken for The PFO has its own scheme of inspecting fa- fied. God and country,” described Gretchen Santos, Legislative Department of Agriculture releasing nearly P3 billion for members of the security forces may have been directly in- granted; however, he did admit that there are constant cilities, Carbonel explained, as the Administration’s Though the SC does not have a detailed list of Assembly Floor Leader. Arroyo supporters during the 2004 campaign. volved in the killings or else have tolerated, acquiesced, or delays on their part as a result of ongoing classes in assessments are larger in scope and thus, it is possible repairs conducted by the PFO, the decrease in com- For the first term, the Office of the SC Vice Presi- In response, Press Secretary Ignacio Bunye simply been complicit in them,” Amnesty International (AI) said. the University. For instance, they can accommodate for them to overlook some student facilities. The plaints reflects action on the PFO’s part, as unattended dent for Activities organized Animo Jumpstart (a welcome declared that “there is nothing in the facts that links the AI said political killings in the Philippines increased for a only a limited number of light repairs during class SC’s monthly check, on the other hand, is focused on complaints would again show up on future SC reviews. concert for the freshmen) and the Pep Rally. Jecah Gi- President to the fertilizer fund.” Bolante is now fighting second year, with at least 51 murders in the first six months days, since students would be in their way and would looking at campus facilities’ ease of use and benefits This holds true in the case of certain facilities which nete, vice president for Activities, also commended the deportation proceedings in a US court. of 2006 compared to 66 in the whole of 2005. slow down their work process. In short, civil works on to students. have not yet been repaired since OPEC’s first inspec- performance of the Activities Monitoring Board, which Majority of the murders are blamed on the Armed makes sure that student organization projects do not the facilities of the university can only be done during Findings during the monthly check are forwarded tion, such as those located in William Shaw Little “The Most Expensive Road in Philippine history” Forces of the Philippines (AFP), which has denied all such the trimestral, Christmas, and summer breaks. Urgent overlap. to the necessary offices, after which the SC requests for Theater and Gonzalez Hall 1800. These, she said, are Public outcry against the President erupted in 2002 charges. The Supreme Court has now gone to the extent repairs are done in the evening. updates in a month’s time. This, Carbonel explained, the theatre areas with built-in writing tablets. Appar- of compelling the AFP to produce the bodies of individu- Proper nourishment when allegations of overpricing were hurled against the The PFO’s Civil Works division is charged with is to give administrators ample time to respond to the ently, some writing tablets are broken but cannot be als that it has been accused of abducting and executing. recently, Fritzie De Vera, director of the Student construction of a P1.1 billion 5.1 km highway located maintaining the University’s drainage system and con- complaints. Carbonel also shared that her office and repaired yet because these have to be repaired in bulk (Nonetheless, two important developments occurred this Publications Office (SPO) bought spaghetti from Animo in the reclaimed bay area in Pasay City. The road was ducting repairs and repainting. the PFO have agreed that only facilities which do not by the contractors. Also, larger scale repairs require year toward resolving the issue: the first was the February Recent projects by Civil Works are the renovation Canteen containing a worm—a violation of the Food named Pres. Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard after the operate for their main purpose and are disturbing in longer time frames and doing so on regular days conflict visit of United Nations Special Rapporteur Philip Alston to of study area in the Gokongwei Building, the renova- Safety and Sanitation Guidelines written in the manual President’s late father. nature are reported: “If it does not hamper the student’s with student activities, and thus, have to be scheduled inquire into these incidents; second was the convening of tion of façade area also in the Gokongwei area, and the provided by the Department of Health for food establish- The concern raised this time was that the highway learning, then it is not immediate.” at a later time. a National Consultative Summit on Extrajudicial Killings recently-built open canal near the St. Joseph Building ments. was said to be overpriced by nearly P600 million. This and Enforced Disapperances last July to draw up specific, to prevent flooding inside the University. Budget and statistics What this means to us the SC through the OVP-OPEC responded to the deal once again brought the Public Estates Authority (PEA) to national attention. (PEA negotiated the land’s multi-sectoral recommendations.) Ongoing, meanwhile, are repairs on the Velasco Despite the present need to deduct from the budget Apparently, there is an assurance from the Uni- issue by requesting for an emergency Canteen Committee Building’s gutter, the vinyl tiles on Velasco Building, meeting. Assistant Vice Chancellor for Campus Services reclamation with Amari Corporation during the Ramos Under the Arroyo administration, the Philippines in for Campus Development to finance the payment of versity that student complaints are regularly acted 2006 was dubbed the world’s “second most dangerous place and the sprinkle system to be set up in the William upon, though there remains the question of when Enrico Cordero responded by forwarding the complaint Administration.) electricity expenses, Carbonel pointed out that repairs for journalists” (next to Iraq) by the Committee to Protect Hall area. are not expense-heavy since only minimal work is expected repairs will actually happen. Problem areas to the owner of the concessionaire. Arroyo had promised to abolish the PEA, but it never Journalists and Reporters Without Borders. needed, so there will always be sufficient monetary continuously appear, and the Physical Facilities Office To prevent similar incidents in the future, the SC materialized. Instead, the agency was changed to the Phil- It may also be recalled that First Gentleman Mike Student initiative allocation to finance the repairs. However, financial can only react to them after a certain time period. In wants to strengthen its role in the Canteen Inspection ippine Reclamation Authority on October 2004. Arroyo, prior to his successful heart surgery last May, had In order to become more proactive, the Office of resources also have to be appropriated to other projects the meantime, students have to live with some broken Committee (CIC). But since it is not privy to specific terms On June 2003, the Ombudsman filed a case against filed more than 40 libel susits against 46 journalists around the Vice President for Operations and Communications of the PFO. The annual budget of the PFO for civil and malfunctioning facilities, while bearing in mind and conditions in the contracts between the University the 16 top PEA executives and officials of the Commis- to seek P140 million in compensation for of the Student Council (SC VP-OPEC) headed by Stacy works total P7 million for this school year. that their presence is being used as a reason for long and the concessionaires, the SC through the CIC is finding sion on Audit. This case is currently being tried at the Carbonel conducts a monthly physical facilities check it very hard to evaluate the concessionaires’ operations. Sandiganbayan; the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee is damages. Since OPEC’s first check, complaints have de- delays in repairs. PHOTOS BY ALVIN LAU, FRANCIS GARRUCHO, AND ROXANNE GO 2007 the lasallian anniversary special 2007 the lasallian anniversary special

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E d i t o r i a l Shaft Memory Lane Alphabet Bring down art soup the wall Intolerable cruelty We mold student leaders who have conviction and Internationalization can The meanings attached to the word Two, the role of student representation in Josef Aaron Lim reason in what they do and write Paulo Jose Mutuc no longer be ignored “radicalism” are, for the most part, policy formation and decision making is negative. Here, to be radical means settling unclear because of policymaking bodies ogether with a group in a past interview with The LaSallian, for an extreme measure, or exercising that are loosely defined. At present, out raduation. Mine is still a long initial efforts in the publication as a The LaSallian’s history is rich. It of media professionals, there are very sensitive equity issues activism. Upon further reflection, the ones of the 19 University committees, the Multi way to go—one year from photographer were not my best. I starts with alumni who are now well- guidance counselors, school involved in allowing more non-Filipino who construe radicalism to be negative Sectoral Committee on Budget is the only T now. was more preoccupied with another known personalities that serve as an administrators, and three other college students in our schools: How many are those who cannot afford to escape the real “multi-sectoral” policymaking body. G publications invited by the local office of admissions slots do we allot them? Do Graduation makes you realize a lot organization to which I was committed inspiration to every writer and artist status quo. But the notions of“negative” The Legislative Assembly should of things: entering a new dimension in to. But circumstances changed, making in the publication. Cathy Young of the Singapore Tourism Board (Ateneo’s we give scholarships to these students? and the “positive” should be understood faithfully assume most of the functions your life, making another set of plans for me stay in The LaSallian for good Bloomberg Live and Rony Fortich, in the University: To be able to attain the of student representation in policy and The Guidon, College of St. Benilde’s The By how much should fees increase to your future, and taking every new step and letting me realize that I wanted to musical director of Hong Kong positive, we must entertain the negative. decision making, while embarking on Benildean, and Assumption’s Times), I was accommodate the demands of foreigners to move forward. But graduation also concentrate in this organization though Disneyland, are two of those alumni. Just last September, student leaders, discussions about important national at the Lion City some weeks ago for a such as non-local faculty members, better makes you remember the memories you I knew that it wasn’t something I felt It has gone through many changes, in pursuit of a fairer and more democratic issues, ethics, student rights and welfare, familiarization tour of several post- facilities, and tailorfitted student support had in the past years. Suddenly you are I belonged to. I was never part of the but it has stood the test of time. Many university governance, and university rules and secondary educational institutions. The services? How are they going to be drawn down memory lane, walking past school publication when I was in high have tried to put down the publication plotted a rally to call on the “ A s c a m p u s policies related to students. inevitable sight-seeing aside (Singapore every moment you had in your college school. I never believed in my writing because of its relentless search for news absorbed in the workforce? Should they Administration to act more journalists we demand To this effect, the Assembly is Singapore after all), the trip was a be offered permanent resident or citizen consistently and ethically made known their stands life starting from your freshman year. skills, maybe that’s why I got in the Photo to give justice to students. A fire attacked from ourselves the chance to witness firsthand how higher privileges? in maneuvering systems on several national issues I walked into the halls of DLSU- section. I said to myself that it’s all worth the publication once because of an education has taken on an international But in education, as in life, money and processes. Upon task of persuading to concerned government Manila with my eyes wide open, amazed it as long as I get the chance to be a expose it did on fraternities. Recently, it hearing complaints and aggressively and agencies. In spite of this at how huge the campus was. I was from photographer and learn. The publication has also written on “big” news regarding and multidimensional character, is not everything. Opening our doors grievances of these student forcefully without effort, students remained Cebu, and it was something I had not gave me those lessons, and taught me administrators, faculty, and also students. particularly in recent years. Surprisingly, to more international students requires leaders, The LaSallian oblivious. Only members seen. I just could not believe that I was skills and values that I will always keep But like any other organization, despite it also turned out to be an opportunity not just adequate infrastructure, but a responded in a manner that sacrificing the ethics o f t h e L e g i s l a t i v e already in college. I will always remember in mind. And while I may not be an all its accolades, it continues to find to critically reflect on my ideas and national maturity that tolerates, if not would both persuade our of fair play. Student Assembly did most of my first classes with my blockmates and excellent photographer even now, I can ways to improve itself. Further changes experiences of Philippine education, celebrates cultural differences. This is how we would be together during break definitely say that I have learned much in and amendments on the publication are readers to follow a certain leaders in return the pronouncements, and having lived and studied in this country an attitude we have yet to acquire and times, as well as the outings we had the field. And now, the organization has being planned to better respond to the path and alarm a passive s h o u l d p u t i nto without having conveyed all my life. In the end, I returned from cultivate as a people. (New posters being Administration. these effectively to the and the overnights we spent together. given me more opportunities. needs of the times. the four-day visit fully convinced that circulated by the United Nations around As campus journalists, action the boldness people for which they I guess these are not yet over until we The LaSallian is celebrating its I may soon be graduating and openness—promoting international Metro Manila, for example, point out we demand fron ourselves and radicalism of our speak and act for─the 47 years of saying what we mean graduate, so these I still look forward to. 47th year. After 47 years of existence, leaving this organization, this family, and participation and access to our schools, that 46 percent of Filipinos discriminate the task of persuading thoughts.” students. The Assembly and meaning what we say Friends from Cebu and other dormers the publication does not only serve as this team. The road though doesn’t end aggressively and forcefully should be able to take are also part of the memories that I will “the bastion of issue-oriented critical there for me, because I have a lifelong colleges, and universities—should be against Muslims—dismaying but true without sacrificing the notice and heed students, [email protected] recall. They shared with me the life of thinking,” but it continues to open doors commitment to this publication after all an effective way of improving our very for a well-traveled race like ours. On ethics of fair play. Student leaders in for its members are in a special position independence, of being all alone in a city to students who want to learn. It gives that it has given me. Every alumna that uneven educational system. the other hand, notice how at home our return should put into action the boldness to impart their views regarding nationwide www.thelasallian.org trying to get by each day; we had each opportunities. I am sure that every staff comes back and shows her concern for From a Filipino perspective, it’s countrymen are at Singapore. Or in just and radicalism of our thoughts. They must concerns. Mere reacting will do nothing to other’s back. All these are memories I member of the publication will agree the publication owes so much to it. difficult not to be impressed by the about every other part of the world, for not merely react because while we initiate elevate student power and awareness. will never forget—the movies, parties, with me. The publication may have had But before leaving, every leader Singapore education system. The that matter.) and force issues, we should have student Giving prudent remarks and and get-togethers. I will also remember its ups and downs, but it has been all must leave a legacy. He must leave an country has consistently ranked first in That those who come to the leaders willing to put those radical thoughts assessments regarding student leaders’ the organizations I’ve joined, with all part of the learning experience. In The assurance of continuity in the team he Immoral Immortality science and mathematics competency in Philippines to study English, especially into action. and administrators’ performance will not Second of the experiences they’ve brought me. LaSallian, we don’t only mold writers was once part of. That is the mission of the Trends in International Mathematics To be radical is not to be negative. change the SC’s usual and unremarkable thoughts One organization that I will truly cherish and artists, but student leaders as well: every person in the Editorial Board: to the Koreans and the Chinese, hardly In fact, radicalism is trying to uproot a undertakings; in the end, if things are to is this publication, The LaSallian. Student leaders who have conviction and lead a new breed. Having done that, I and Science Studies (TIMSS) of fourth seem integrated to mainstream Philippine problem, a crisis more so in our case. continue as they are, then there will always Each sector tries to make a dent in the rich history of I could honestly say that my reason in what they do and write. can now march into graduation. and eighth graders. (The Philippines society suggests that we have to do a What happened to the plot? It was be that divergence between what the SC Raymund Cuesico De La Salle through the use of some limited power did not participate in TIMSS 2007, for much better job of making this country to our dismay that no concrete action and the students think: That what the SC some unknown reason.) In the same more amenable to diversity, which, as I’ve was actualized. Thus, the University deems as fair and ample representation for istory is written by the will of commodities and industries under your power. way, no discussion of the modern day pointed out in a previous opinion piece, is governance’s problem remains two-fold: students is actually not. great leaders who envision the control. National and cultural divides have On the part of the students, one of renaissance of Asian higher education central to attracting and retaining world- One, there is an ineffective bureaucratic The appraisal of SC actions should not future, execute their plans in the all but collapsed as the entire earth finally the biggest challenges is to effect policy is complete without mentioning the class talent. Besides, it always makes sense set-up—frequently experienced by student only rely upon short-term and temporary H Do you still believe? present, and etch unforgettable epochs found a way to become one interconnected change by convincing the Administration Brownian remarkable improvement in resources to be warm and welcoming to people organizations under the Council of effects, but enduring results as well. in the gridlines of the past. Despite the system. Both military might and intellectual to modify the rules to favor them. and international reputation of the who will carry Philippine diplomas and Student Organizations—where students Forthright evaluations of student leaders deaths of so many brave warriors bearing research are now dictated and directed At first glance this seems to be very motion National University of Singapore and become ambassadors of this country in are lost in the inconsistencies shown should encourage the SC to undergo the name of their heroic leaders, it is only by all-powerful financiers. Money makes noble, but these efforts have received We have forgotten about the most basic form of by administrators having the power to radical changes, and work on addressing Nanyang Technological University. their own right. upon the passing of each sovereign’s era is the world go round, and it is those who criticism from administrators as merely an Angela Velasco nationalism: optimism maneuver rules, systems, and processes. the root of the issues from the outset. any of their sacrifice ever remembered. achieve the pinnacle of affluence who are attempt to make a name for themselves And Singapore is capitalizing on its Education like I’ve mentioned, has Across the pages of human placed at the pedestals of the current time without giving due consideration to the multicultural heritage and strong tradition taken on a multidimensional character. In experience, making and leaving one’s mark and age. issue at hand. The main analogy for this friend of mine recounted falling optimism has merely turned into false Because many no longer believe in of meritocracy by positioning itself as a this regard, the people in this university has been the primary objective of those Recognition, power, and prestige scenario would be the territorial disputes asleep on his way home in the hope? the goodness that is possible, millions “global schoolhouse” where Eastern and may scoff at or ignore those training The MRT with his phone still out The most definitive form of will continue to forget this possibility. who realize that the power they hold is constitute the major components of being of old, with both the Administration and A Western educational opportunities in to work in the creative and hospitality in the open. However, surprising as it is, disbelief in ourselves is the migration of The consequences of this are truly only fleeting, and that true immortality is immortalized. Going through the pages of the student population jousting over which just about every practical and theoretical industries, but there is much to be gained LaSallian he woke up to see his phone still in his millions every year to seek a better life in terrifying, since there will no longer achieved only by accomplishing something history, it can be easily deduced that there policies fall within their control. discipline abound. (As per Singapore The bastion of issue-oriented critical thinking hand. I was taken aback by the outcome other countries. Although I understand be anyone to stand by and allow the from, say, the Colleges of Science and great; though what these people have is more than one way to gain these three On the part of the faculty, the most of his situation, and even more shocked why many still leave to seek a better life, I right values and actions to prevail. government records, the country had Engineering tying up with a prestigious found out is that accomplishments do not elements. obvious power that they hold lies in the 15 OCTOBER 2007 when he said “Kahit papaano, honest pa cannot help but feel a sense of disloyalty Righteousness is innate in all of us. more than 70,000 international students culinary school like at-sunrice (or, closer necessarily have to be good, just great. Recognition is determined by the computation of the students’ grades. rin ang Pilipino.” I was more taken aback if I do so myself. Many no longer see We just no longer pay attention to it. in 2006. Neighboring Malaysia is making a to home, College of St. Benilde) to apply Editor in Chief Paulo Jose Mutuc Bloody territorial wars served as the number of people, races, regions, and Despite the presence of set academic by this statement, rather than the fact any promise in gaining success for If we no longer believe in it, then this less visible but equally concerted effort in scientific research into food preparation Associate Editor Alejandro Almendras IV initial breeding grounds of these fierce nations where your name is known. Military standards, professors still have the means to that he still had his phone. themselves by developing success for will equate to the nonexistence of our attracting international students primarily and preservation. Similarly, I am fairly Managing Editor Josef Aaron Lim fighters. Accordingly, military generals leaders achieve recognition by placing other either make exams unreasonably difficult, Living in a country surrounded the nation. There’s no denying that one potential to be good. through twinning programs that allow certain that my fellow students from the University Editor Raymund Cuesico who led their armies to unparalleled states under their regime. This process design lessons to be incomprehensible, by negative issues, stumbling into such will definitely feel the benefits of hard During the intense dishonesty of Menagerie Editor Angela Velasco conquest and victory litter the annals of normally entails excessive bloodshed and and set steep grade intervals. These students to spend some semesters with College of Liberal Arts—particularly faith in our people has become a rare work elsewhere, with employees given the May 2007 elections, I could not help Sports Editor Camille Bianca Pinto a partner university usually in a Western those from the Communication man’s earlier generations. widespread destruction. Cultures and characteristics often comprise the typical occurrence. There’s no denying that the appropriate benefits, salaries, and but feel a great sense of despair at the Art & Graphics Editor Carmela Prado country.) Department—will benefit immensely From these barbaric beginnings, traditions have been devastated without educator who does not possess the stories about snatchers during commutes rights. There is that obvious practicality country’s terrifying future. The triumph Photo Editor Jennerson Ong The highly market-driven and from a formal linkage with reputable stories of legendary leaders who could any regard for their value just to satisfy the qualifications to become excellent in his home have become a fact of Philippine in working abroad. However, this of good over evil was something many Circulations Man ager Stacy Ybud export-oriented nature of Singapore wipe out civilizations cropped up, thus, desires of their conquerors. field, and instead tries to set a reputation life. We feel helpless and frustrated at practicality relates to pessimism, since we could only dream of, considering that design schools like LASALLE Office Man ager Krizia Martha Carriaga overshadowing history with countless Brutal technologies have been of being problematic just to hide his the endless circus that our politicians no longer believe in establishing a good a massive act of dishonesty was done education as espoused by its government (established by a Brother, hence the myths of superhuman achievement. This developed just to obliterate human life like deficiency. This state can be compared to display. Poverty’s prevalence only life for ourselves in our own country. despite the endless calls that pressed the stands in sharp contrast to how education namesake), Raffles Design Institute, and University Joyce Anne Alfonso, Creizzelle Francisco, Criscel Lamsin, Loraine reality is the perfect testimony to motivate advanced chemical and biological weapons researchers who cannot simply think of Saguinsin, Alliv Samson, Francesca Sta. Ana becomes something we’re used to rather The realistic sense of this notion country to do the opposite. In this case, is managed here in the Philippines, where the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts. To people to aspire for the status once held that do not only promulgate genocide but something for the betterment of mankind than something we’d react to. Stable is obviously a misconception. How can where does the achievement in believing institutions are largely (and sadly) insular this effect, internationalization serves a Menagerie Jemimah Ang, Marie Beatrice Angeles, Marielle Antonio, Nazrin by the most prominent personality of their mass extinction. Among the most popular so instead focuses on how to eliminate employment and education are privileges practicality involve actually forgetting in the right thing lie? How far does faith and outdated in mindset and practice. more pragmatic purpose: To mitigate, Camille Castro, Jensen Bryan Ching, Nancy Chua, Ali Caronongan, Rosanna times. weapons of mass destruction is the atomic people at a faster rate. rather than rights. Considering all these that honesty and integrity are still really take us? Here, “market orientation” often means if not entirely offset the so-called “brain Guintivano, Jabin Landayan, Sam Modina, Yasmin Najib, Elvin Ngo, Darcy The ages of emperors and monarchs bomb due to its destructive capability. As On the part of the Administration, Reburiano, Carmela Sioco disheartening problems, reasons to hope present among us? Media doesn’t help On the other side of this great blind obedience on the part of schools drain” of middle class Filipinos by gradually came to pass with the rise of great as history praises the developers the biggest hold they have still remains for the better seem lost. Believing that with the situation either, constantly act of dishonesty are many others who to produce graduates depending on making this country a more attractive and Sports Michelle Andrews, Philip Andrew Ang, Johannes Chiong, Ramon Carlo prestige given to wise men that could of the atomic bomb, the great minds with the monetary accumulation and we, as a people, can actually step up highlighting and sensationalizing the continue to uphold what needs to be the demands of the international labor cosmopolitan hub for student and faculty Cruz, Julius Joseph Fabreag, Jed Aureus Gonzales, Celine Anne Hernandez, change the world with their extraordinary of the past century had to push it one distribution within the University. from the malice is extremely difficult unfortunate events that occur. I am not done. Aside from rare stories of not Ma. Linda Provido, Michael Gerard Sy market—which, more often than not, exchange programs. We can be “best ideas. In more tangible forms, these ideas step further by creating a thermonuclear Despite the presence of the MSCB, the and confusing. The positive forces saying we should turn a blind eye to the encountering a cellphone snatcher, I have already been taken advantage collaborator”—and profit handsomely Photo Kimberly Go, Erick Jao, Ian Meru, Angeline Perez took shape by becoming inventions, device, a weapon which delivers a lethal underlying costs still depend on how the that should be in play are only being problems that plague us. Immediate and myself have experienced subtle but technologies, social ideologies, works of blow to all biological life while preserving Administration allocates and executes its overpowered. Being honest and standing effective solutions are greatly needed. selfless acts of kindness from strangers. of by the time suitably competitive in the process. We have the talent and Art & Graphics Samantha Ang, Angela Kristine Garcia, Frank Herrera, Paul art, and schools of thought. virtually everything else. This example duties. As a result of the Administration’s up for the truth is synonymous to However, the most basic answer to all I fondly recall this lady who offered to courses are put in place. Meanwhile, this the smarts, after all, just not the exposure Matthew Jiao, Sheryl Lagrosas, Beatrice Ong, Abdul Rafi Onos,John Ian Roman, One major difference with this era is clearly depicts the hierarchy of ethics being effort to create this immaculate name for death. Our entertainment industry only the negativity lies in regaining a love for carry my large textbook while I had to country’s schools and colleges—even or the clout to demand that spotlight we Allen Silva, Brian Christian Uy the possibility of having more than just one followed by the leaders of today. On top is DLSU, they embark on projects that are exploits the poor rather than contribute who we are. Such love involves still seeing stand up during my bus trip—something its best institutions—seem content with so badly need; and which richer, better Senior Correspondents Christine Mendoza, Candace Daphne Ting person on top of the world. Competition the achievement of the objective, second simply beyond what the community can to their development, with the artistic the respectable qualities the Filipino still completely unexpected but immensely mediocre facilities while harboring smug known institutions can easily provide. still remained, but the boundaries of the is the preservation of properties with handle. Instead of taking small progressive potentials of many wasted or not given preserves. Nationalism can be defined in comforting. and very narrow notions of excellence. Make no mistake about it: Singapore Adviser dr. Noelle Leslie dela Cruz old constrained geopolitical system were great monetary value, and at the bottom steps toward achieving greatness, giant enough credit. Everything we see, feel, many ways. But essentially, it does not Looking back at my shock, I realize Student Publications Coordinator Rosanna Luz Valerio (No thanks to an excessive emphasis on and the rest of the world want Filipino and observe that affects our very identity take a dramatic showcase of bloodshed that it wasn’t right for me to display such Director of Student Publications Fritzie Ian Paz-De Vera removed. Each individual was now free to is human life. leaps of faith are made without bearing in higher education and flawed conceptions talent, and are willing to pay a premium only betrays us. or incredible fluency in our native tongue. a reaction at any of the selfless situations pursue the edges of their own field without Narrowing down this global concept mind that with sufficient funds, anything of quality, if I may add.) for it. Are we going to sit idly by and having to fear that all competition must be to our very own microcosm, it is easy to is possible. Unfortunately, we might all be We no longer believe that our fellow We have forgotten about the most basic my friend and I encountered. It’s not The LaSallian has its editorial office at 502 Bro. Gabriel Connon Hall, , I understand, of course, the continue (senselessly) arguing which eliminated first. observe that the power struggles occurring just leaping far over a bottomless pit. 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None of the contents of this publication may be reprinted without to the business world. Wealth and power make a dent in the rich history of De extinction. We all just do not want to be Filipino. Has it come to the point that face. around us, the goodness only abounds. system. As Br. Armin has acknowledged globalization? We have to act quickly. the express written permission of the Editorial Board. are now quantified and measured by the La Salle through the use of some limited forgotten. 2007 the lasallian anniversary special

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ARE WE... from page 1 DLSU ignores rumored AMA Some of the leadership development projects under capability to lead. SLIFE are actually open to the entire student popula- “Lasallian education may provide you the various tion. Among the banner programs is the Management tools and the basic training needed, but at the end of advertisement of Organizations for Visible Effectiveness-Emerging the day, [the] judge whether you’re really a good leader Leaders (MOVE-EL) for 20 students perceived to have or not is still yourself,” Villanueva concluded. By LORAINE SAGUINSIN promising leadership potential. MOVE-EL is a year-long program that has three modules, an apprenticeship Beyond the four corners of the classroom LSU-Manila is not considering taking any action with regard to the supposed AMA ad- requirement, and a practicum project. Participants in Lasallians may not need to go elsewhere to learn vertisement circulating in the internet that uses a picture of the Pep Squad’s misspelling this program have to undergo an initial screening and how to become good leaders, but in any case, not eve- maintain a certain grade requirement for the entire year. ryone is privileged to be included in special leadership incident during the Samsung UAAP Cheerdance competition. The alleged AMA ad, aside Then again, given the strict requirements of MOVE-EL programs the University offers. The task then is left to D along with the limited number of slots, only the most from using the picture, has a caption saying, “Dito ka na. . Mas the different student organizations. madali pang i-spell. (Study here. It’s even easier to spell.)” qualified are able to join. There are currently 37 organizations in the Univer- sity that could help students enhance their leadership Lasallian leadership capabilities under the Council of Student Organizations The Pep Squad had unintentionally misspelled the our Pep Squad. But such things happen sometimes to Student leaders’ experiences in the various student (CSO). These may be professional organizations (PROF) name of La Salle and interchanged the letters L and A anyone and to any group.” organizations offer some insight regarding the kind of aimed at supplementing student academics, socio-civic while performing their routine. Benjy Leoncio, a member of the De La Salle Alumni leadership training offered in the University. SC Vice and religious organizations (SCORE), or special inter- The said advertisement was mailed to individual Association, believes that DLSU should just disregard President for Academics Nicole Villarojo, for example, est organizations (SPIN). Each organization is able to e-mail accounts and became the topic of forums in the the advertisement. “The best action is no action. Ignore recognizes the assistance given to her by the political coordinate with SLIFE in conducting Organizational internet. But according to the findings of the Marketing it and it’ll go away by itself; but make a big deal of it party Alyansang Tapat sa Lasallista (Tapat) especially Development (OD) seminars that target a specific skill Communications Office (MCO), there was no concrete and it just might take a life of its own.” during her freshman year; though she said she tried that the members and leaders would benefit from. Every proof that the ad was officially used by AMA Computer looking for a place in several other student organiza- term, SLIFE has a quota of at least 19 ODs. University. tions. Villarojo said she realized that there is so much CSO conducts Council Seminars for the presidents Dr. Carmelita Quebengco, DLSU Chancellor said, more to leadership than just having good intentions, and and executive vice presidents of the accredited organiza- “No one knows who actually posted the ad. that it is also about undergoing training and investing tions in the University to provide venues for training Some claim it is AMA but no one has proven a lot of time. and skills development and held usually at the start of that to be so.” Villarojo also acknowledged the effort of the the summer break to prepare for the coming school Voltaire Mistades, dean of Student Affairs, Administration to foster leadership among students year. Also, “Process Workshops” are done to orient explained that the ad’s origin was very hard to through the usage of Transformative Learning scheme. organizations on the different procedures in activity trace and it could just be created by any indi- In this approach, students are urged to be more critical, preparation and documentation. Certain criteria are vidual. “What happened there, the mistake of proactive, and responsive in nature, which she consid- also created to evaluate the series of programs made by the pep squad, is something that nobody wanted ers as starting points of leadership training. an organization to ensure that they take part in molding to happen. It is unfortunate that if indeed it is Gretchen Santos, floor leader of the Legislative Lasallian leaders. a school that [is] making use of it for their own Assembly of SC, remarked that experience is the A regular program offered for the general student gain,” Mistades commented. best training. “It was a risk at the beginning,” Santos population is the Leadership Development Training Quebengco further stated, “We have to admit shared, relating her encounters in finding the organi- (LDT) seminars held during U-break that cover topics the mistake made by a few members of our Pep zations apt for her. Englicom, the Chinese-Filipino like project management, time management, assertive Squad which led to the AL Salle instead of La Salle. organization in the university, helped her through communication skills, events management, and stress It was an honest mistake as I don’t think anyone leadership seminars and training. Santos remarked management. Each seminar day uses a venue that can wanted that to happen, least of all, the members of that SLIFE seminars, together with the advice accommodate 90 people, with priority given to those of her sister, provided her a clear view with regard to who have pre-registered with SLIFE. In the past year, leadership. The University’s vision for its students is for attendance of LDT seminars ranged from 30 to 120. them to become “Achievers for God and Country,” and For every term, seven LDTs are offered. UNIVERSITY.. from page 1 this is unconsciously applied through venues provided one of the 37 existing student organizations by DLSU like community service activities done through in the University is AIESEC-DLSU. According to a five-day work week though. and employees that stand to be affected. TRED classes and Gawad Kalinga, she said. AIESEC President Daryl Rose Capansana, their organi- In response to the developments, the SC addressed “It was just a matter of grabbing every opportunity zation’s main goal is to harness and develop students’ Proposed Alternatives a letter to Dean of Student Affairs Voltaire Mistades which would come across me some day,” said CSO potential. She elaborated that AIESEC is an interna- Prior to the COD decision, two other proposed asking administrators to ensure the preparedness of the chairperson Edric Co, who admitted that he was not tional organization with the perception of being “cor- schemes were being considered: one to start at 7:30 University in terms of faculty training and availability really committed to leadership back in high school. In porate-oriented” in nature. Though corporate-oriented, am and end at 8:40 pm, another starting 8 am and end- of educational equipment and facilities. According to DLSU though, he participated in many leadership train- she said AIESEC seeks to develop students’ awareness ing at 7:30 pm. The chosen scheme is the SC, all sectors of the University, ing programs like MOVE-EL and LEaD. Co believes it of their leadership capacity by exposing them to foreign believed to address concerns that 7:30 “ T w o o t h e r especially students, have to be duly is never easy to become an effective leader since it entails exchange programs, seminars, team building activities, am is too early a time to start classes (as informed and oriented about the new balancing “academics and extracurricular involvement, and local and international conferences. Capansana said, recommended by the Enrollment Com- proposed schemes class scheme, most especially prior to friendship and authority, respect and aggressiveness.” “AIESEC is global and it deals with people. Its main mittee) and that graduate students may were being considered: enrollment for the third term. In response to leadership programs that are not objective is for the development of the students.” Some be inconvenienced by resulting 5:30 one to start at 7:30 The SC, in their letter, also posed available to most students, the CSO Chairperson said students though would prefer to stay focused on aca- questions to clarify what will happen pm classes. For one-hour laboratory am and end at 8:40 that “it would be definitely better if the Administration demics and not join student organizations altogether. classes, a 30-minute grace period from to classes which do not adopt the is more enthusiastic with the training of student leaders “We actively send some students abroad to broaden the standard lecture time block will pm, another starting 8 transformative learning approach and by giving them sufficient leeway when necessary.” their perspective and be exposed to other cultures and be adopted, occupying one standard am and ending at 7:30 modular accountancy schedule. These Villarojo, Santos, and Co agree on several key student leaders in foreign universities. We encourage concerns are now being handled by lecture time block. The same goes for pm.” points: They all believe that DLSU provides students our students to be in collaborative activities with other two-hour laboratory classes, this time their corresponding offices. an environment conducive for activities, especially for student leaders in other universities,” said Chancellor occupying two standard lecture blocks. Students may course their feed- beginners who plan to start their career as leaders. Stu- Dr. Carmelita Quebengco. Three-hour laboratory classes will follow the standard backs through the SC, Mistades, or the college vice dents, they also said, should take the initiative in joining Dr. Quebengco believes that the identity of Lasal- time blocks. deans. Because of the standardization’s uncertain im- seminars and training provided by the University. lians as top leaders is secure, and she thinks there are plementation, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic many opportunities on campus where students can Feedback Mechanism Services Agnes Yuhico advised the colleges to prepare Lasallian’s edge practice and develop leadership skills. Then again, she Villarojo says that while many faculty members two sets of course offerings for the third term. Management faculty and DLSU alumnus Rene Vil- emphasized that these can be made more effective: “I like the proposed schedule, there are still some issues A press conference “inviting student leaders and lanueva believes that the University is giving the tools, wish we had more than 24 hours in a day to be able yet to be resolved such as an absence of a critical mass campus journalists to discuss the details of the imple- training, and education one needs to be a leader. He to do it all.” of students for activities, classes pushed too late in the mentation of the Standardization of Class Periods” stressed that leadership is not only about “seeing people All programs handled by the Student Personnel evening, and the number and official work schedule was held on Oct. 11, 10 am. Another discussion will following you,” but also being reflective on how one acts, Services under the Dean of Student Affairs are meant of laboratory technicians. Apparently, this impending be held on the third week of October to hear student does things, speaks, and interacts with people. to develop student leadership. Some academic courses change has not yet been disseminated to various offices concerns. “Quite demanding in terms of the position they are intended to do the same. The Chancellor added want in the company,” said retired administrative officer that the ORIENT and PERSEF series teach students of Meralco, Bayani Tamayo described their applicants to think critically and creatively, to have effective com- from universities like UP, Ateneo, and DLSU. Fresh munication skills, and to learn how to deal with other graduates applying for jobs from these universities people. SLIFE also conducts class-based seminars like p r e s s r e l e a s e believe that they are highly qualified for high-ranking effective presentation skills in subjects that teach re- positions; some, meanwhile, just want to gain experi- search methods. ence to use for putting up businesses in the fturue. In “From what I have seen in other schools, I think featured a fashion show. CSO week celebrated this case, Tamayo said that the company would just DLSU students have more opportunities to develop Proceeds from the variety show went to the The Council of Student Organizations (CSO) choose those who are willing to stay in the long-run. their leadership potentials,” the Chancellor justified. Gawad Kalinga Baseco community. just celebrated its 33rd anniversary from Oct. 7 to “You need to undergo procedures and trainings before 13. An array of activities intended to commemorate you can sit in a high-ranking position,” he added. He Harlequin Week: Katribo Ko Lasallian Achiever for God and Country CSO day as well as to promote camaraderie among clarified though that based on his observation, DLSU DLSU students may easily land a job compared to The Harlequin Theatre Guild, the official theater its organizations, took place in various places inside graduates are unique in such a way that they are efficient other universities, but the relevant question is whether organization of De La Salle University–Manila, is go- and outside the University. in the workplace. they can hurdle the demands of leadership given the La- ing to have a week-long exhibit entitled “Harlequin Activities for the CSO Day, which have been in Regarding this matter, Villanueva believes that there sallian’s call to be an “achiever for God and country.” Week: Katribo Ko” in line with the world’s celebration the making since June of this year, included a week- is nothing wrong working at the least possible position De La Salle deserves some commendation for of the Indigenous Peoples month. long (Oct. 8 to 12) exhibit at the Yuchengco Lobby. a company can give as long as it corresponds to one’s creating an environment that facilitates intangible de- The event shall culminate in a concert featur- The said exhibit “showcased different symbols and credentials as a Lasallian. “If you come from [De] La velopment beyond the skills and knowledge required to ing some of the Philippines’ brightest luminaries in representations from the different organizations Salle, you have already a certain edge… [but] let’s not effectively accomplish the tasks assigned to each student world music. [under CSO].” be too dreamy,” he added. leader. But DLSU can only offer opportunities for The exhibit will run from Monday, Oct. 15, 2007 Oct. 10 was a busy day for the CSO as it had Most companies in the Philippines prioritize ap- growth; the decision to actually be leaders—to under- until Friday, Oct. 19, at the Yuchengco Lobby, DLSU- several activities lined up, starting with a Mass at the plicants coming from the so-called “big three” univer- take the necessary sacrifices to perfect their leadership Manila campus, and the culminating activity will be Pearl of Great Price Chapel, followed by a parade sities, but the management professor considers work capabilities—remains with students. held at the Teresa Yuchengco Auditorium on Oct. 19, featuring the various CSO organizations. Speeches experience valuable for any graduate, as there are many In the end, not a single program possesses all the from 7pm to 9pm. were also delivered, and musical performances took things to learn based on the actual process of work: The characteristics to create the “true” Lasallian leader, but Admissions for the exhibit is free, while tickets place, with the band Kastigo performing. desired speed of one’s career development is something rather, it is the entire experience of going through De for the culminating activity are available at P100 for Finally, a “charity variety show” took place on a beginner must work for, and that a person’s school La Salle that fosters in Lasallians the traits essential in students, and P120 for general patrons. the 13th. The event happened at Rock Candy, and of origin is not the sole basis for determining one’s becoming potential leaders of this nation. 2007 the lasallian anniversary special 2007 the lasallian anniversary special

1 0 university 15 OCTOBER 2007 15 OCTOBER 2007 sports 1 1 i n r e v i e w artwork by paul matthew jiao Comparing Bookstore Prices. Athletics Coach Romeo Sotto of the DLSU Athletics team has been putting pressure on his charges by Swimming Are school supplies, photocopying, and exposing them to hard training for the upcoming National University Games (UNIGAMES) to be UNIGAMES PRIMER Fresh off a successful UAAP Season 70 where held from Oct. 22 to 26 at the University of St. by Philip Andrew Ang, Francine Richelle Ong, and Katherine Tingzon the Green and Lady Tankers wound up third and printing services really more expensive La Salle, City. fourth overall in their respective divisions, both The presence of UAAP Champions Far teams are training for endurance and speed from on campus? Eastern University (FEU) in the tournament is 5:30 to 8 every morning for the UNIGAMES. By jose antonio lorenzo tamayo and francesca sta.ana expected to bring some much-needed experi- Football Prior to the UNIGAMES, the Green Tank- ence to the DLSU contingent in preparation For this year’s UNIGAMES, in the UNIGAMES. The women’s players get to learn to adjust to other ers joined other athletic events to improve their DLSU’s aken together, school supplies, photocopying, and printing services constitute a significant part of the overall for UAAP competition. Aside from the team’s the football teams will be leaving team will be missing the semifinals football teams,” he said. conditioning. Team captain Mikki Quilala, for cost of studying. coaching advantage, De La Salle features a on Oct. 20--two days earlier than of the Metro Manila Girls Football For the tournament, Coach instance, topped Akyat Andrew, the country’s first superb line-up, with key players Kevin Umali, the said event. “I always leave two Association (MMGFA); the men’s Hans is working with seven rookies vertical marathon. Tessa Alcantara and Enchong The initial impression of most people is that the cost of getting by inside campus can be equated to the Exchange T Martin Cruda, and Joan Jao. The group will be days early; I want the players to get team will be skipping the semifinals out of 11 players for the women’s Dee, on the other hand, joined the swimming event status of the University as one of the most expensive schools in the country. A quick comparison between the prices leaving on Oct. 21. used to the field,” explained Coach of the Razon’s Cup. Coach Hans, team, and five rookies out of 11 of the World University Games held in Thailand of these goods and services available both inside and outside campus serves as an objective basis to judge whether this Hans Smit. however, said that doing so would players for the men’s team. Accord- last August. The DLSU Green and Lady not make a difference: the DLSU ing to Coach Hans, he can’t pinpoint Last year, the DLSU Green Tankers had an out- really is true. Programs Booters have done surprisingly well men and women’s football teams are specific players to watch out for this standing performance in the UNIGAMES. They in the last UNIGAMES. The Green undefeated in both tournaments. season, emphasizing that “football finished second over-all behind powerhouse San Booters, with 14 rookies on the team, Coach Hans will be using the is a team sport.” Setting the prices the same. This fact remained consistent has an on -campus price per page that is Beda College; the Lady Tankers took home the title, finished third runner-up, while the UNIGAMES to determine his final Coach Hans expects the wom- According to Ray Ragasajo, the person for the Pilot, G-tech, and the Panda pens twice that of prices outside. In addition, Lady Booters gained their eighth line-up of 20 players out of the 25 en’s team to grab a ninth straight with a far second. According to in charge of determining prices in the with each one representing the mid-range, the price is fixed even if you bring your Quilala, this year, the DLSU Green Tankers expect high-end, and low-end prices of pens, own acetates. straight UNIGAMES title after win- he has now. “I like the competition championship in this year’s games, University bookstore, they usually begin ning 9 of their 11 games. of the UNIGAMES; there are games though he is surprised that the girls to bring home the crown despite stiff competition By carlito reyes jr. respectively. The case of paper printing, however, by canvassing prices of the supplies from Both DLSU teams will be miss- everyday with different types of have found it easy to win following from San Beda College, while the Women’s Team The price of brown envelopes is the is rather different, since the price inside the National Bookstore, which has just recently PHOTO BY FRANCIS GARRUCHO ing some tournaments to compete football styles and competition; the his regular program. will be aiming to win back-to-back titles. Respected universities around the world—from set up an outlet across Taft Ave. They then same inside and outside the University University lies in the middle of the price As the Tankers try to improve from their for both the long and short versions. On range off-campus. Cambridge, Harvard, to Beijing—agree: International linkages are integral to proceed to lowering the prices of the items previous UNIGAMES performance, the team that are being sold inside the University. the other hand, yellow pads, folders, and Outside, printing service providers will be parading current UAAP and last year’s institutions who want to be internationally competitive. Linkages help in es- He furthered that they occasionally post a notebooks are priced slightly higher than would first check for pages with graphics Track UNIGAMES Most Valuable Player Enchong Dee, tablishing a better and more diverse pool of faculty, students, and educational comparison of the prices of products sold their counterparts outside. The yellow pad that use up more ink. Inside the University, current UAAP Rookie of the Year Ixxi Quilala, sold in the University bookstore costs a the Student Cooperative handles the print- techniques; they also help in fostering relations and cultural exchanges across inside the bookstore with those sold out- and Field and team captain Mikki Quilala. Aside from them, side. The last time that they posted such a peso more than those sold outside. (The ing service and applies a uniform rate of the Green Tankers will also be relying on Martin countries. The DLSU Tracksters aren’t expecting much comparison was two terms ago. (Ironically, bookstore on campus also sells yellow pad P2 per page regardless of the presence of Carandang and Brian Padua for the Men’s Team, from the upcoming UNIGAMES. bookstore owners in general justify higher sheets in lesser quantities for those who graphics. while Tessa Alcantara, Maxine Galang, LC Langit, The team has been practicing on Mondays, prices by invoking rental expenses.) have no need for an entire pad, which It then becomes apparent that out-of- Cassey Laconico, and Kimberly Cornelio will be Currently, DLSU-Manila sends ap- Even if Co decided not to have his Wednesdays, and Thursdays in Rizal; every Tuesday With regard to the setting of prices, pocket expenses inside the University leading the Lady Tankers. proximately 12 to 30 students to exchange units credited, he believes the entire trip and Thursday, meanwhile, the Tracksters undergo as long as the bookstore personnel keep are relatively cheaper. In addition to student programs that span from one term was well worth the time spent. He highly their weights program. According to Coach Joeffrey the prices of the school supplies af- photocopying prices being less ex- to a whole year. The University has formal recommended students to try being in Chua, the UNIGAMES competitions should serve fordable for students—meaning at par Miriam Jolis pensive as compared to other schools, partnerships with universities in Japan, Ko- an exchange program, since the learning as a good opportunity for them to be familiar with with prices outside the University—the school supplies sold in the bookstore rea, China, USA, Canada, France, and Ger- experience enhances one’s outlook on how Long Folder P4.00 P9.00 the weak points of teams from all over the country. Administration will leave the pricing of inside DLSU also have cheaper prices many. According to Reodel Masilungan, things can be done. And while the UNIGAMES will bring necessary products to the personnel themselves. attached to them. the coordinator for student exchange in Short Folder P2.50 P8.00 exposure to the Tracksters, Coach Joeffrey just Furthermore Ragasajo, noted that DLSU-Manila, DLSU’s three closest part- Problems faced Ordinary Notebook P20.00 P20.00 wants the Tracksters to enjoy and get a feel of the the most common items bought by Weighing convenience and price opposition as of the moment. ner universities are Waseda University from A problem in expanding DLSU’s students include yellow pad, ballpens, Brown Envelope Long P4.00 P1.50 Student opinions differ depend- Lawrence Macalinao and Raul Santos are the Japan, Hannam University from South links to other universities is their use of and quiz booklets. Brown Envelope Short P2.50 P1.00 ing on the products they buy and the Korea, and California State University- languages other than English as medium services they avail. players to watch out for, said Chua. PHOTO BY ALVIN LAU Similarly, the Administration does G-Tech Pen P25.00 P60.00 PHOTO BY IAN MERU Bayside in the United States. According to of instruction. Considering the educational not have a say with regard to the pricing Some students feel that they are Pilot Pen P25.00 P23.00 him, these universities are very competitive nature of the DLSU exchange program, it of the services offered by the Student not significantly affected by any price in their respective countries. is futile to have students not understand Cooperative (SCOOP). According to Panda Pen P8.00 P5.00 changes in purchasing certain commod- their teachers well because of miscommu- Dinno Go-Ceden- ities and services Learning from others nication, Masilungan explained. io, the president in the University. The thrust of the External Linkages Because going abroad for leisure or of Scoop as well BASIC COMMODITIES ANIMO BOOKSTORE BOOKSTORES AROUND DLSU Others think that Office has evolved from concentrating on study entails a lot of finances, the Exter- as its finance of- Ballpoint pen Pilot – P20.25 Pilot – P20.25 the price range of cultural exchange--studying other nations’ nal Linkages Office often tries to provide ficer Hanna Chan, G-tech – P59.50 G-tech – P59.50 products available culture and dance--to a more holistic and stipend and scholarships to exchange the organization Panda – P5.00 Panda – P5.00 in our bookstore educational concentration. As a result, the students, though not all students are given sets their prices is reasonable. Still, Brown Envelope Long – P2.00 Short – P1.50 Long – P2.00 Short-P1.50 some students ar- subjects or courses that students get from these. in terms of the Yellow Pad P35.25 P34.25 gue that the items foreign universities are now also credited Student expenses vary across countries. paper that they Folder Long – P5.75 Short – P5.00 Long – P5.00 Short – P4.75 inside the Univer- when they come back to De La Salle. Osaka A 10-month program in Japan costs 10 use in production: sity bookstore are University, for example, is a good “match” million yen. In Europe, save for the UK, “We evaluate the Ordinary Notebook P30.00 P20.00 and above too expensive rel- to DLSU in science and engineering. expenses amount to 650 Euros a month. price of the paper PHOTOCOPYING SERVICES DLSU OUTSIDE DLSU in the market then ative to the quality Masilungan said that one other reason In the US and Canada, programs cost Xerox Liquid copy – 50 cents Liquid copy – 50 cents we try to inculcate of the product. why they exchange students and even pro- P350,000 for three months. In China, an Powder copy – 60 cents Powder copy – 60 cents it with our price Anika Ful- fessors with other universities is the Univer- exchange arrangement totals 3000 yuan a Acetate P10.00 with or without acetate P5.00 range.” Further- gencio, a liberal sity’s desire to discover what each country month. The cost of living is particularly more, the two Printing P2.00 - SCOOP P1.00 to P5.00 arts student, said has done to develop and gain strength in a high in Europe and the United States, in mentioned that that “whether you specific field, such as Germany’s traditional addition. the other factors like it or not, you strength in engineering. Academic concerns also play a part they consider in will have to buy in these programs, as not all units taken their pricing are the items in the Student experience in a foreign university will be credited. the amount of electricity that they consume seems a unique practice for a bookstore.) bookstore for the sake of convenience and One student who has participated Thus, some students are concerned about since they are the ones paying the bill, as Folders are also a bit more expensive, with efficiency purposes; besides it is not practi- in a program facilitated by the External delaying their graduation. Nonetheless, the well as the budget of students. long and short folders sold on campus cal anymore to go out of the University just Linkages Office is Andrew Jonathan Co, experience of studying abroad, according The case of the photocopiers in DLSU costing 15 and 5 percent more than those to purchase certain items when in fact we an Electronics and Communication En- to Masilungan, “is worth the wait.” is quite similar. According to Juliet Camillo, sold in outside stores. Among the products have a bookstore inside [De] La Salle”. gineering alumnus, who was an exchange Some students likewise fail to meet a photocopying machine operator stationed that were checked, the ordinary notebook In terms of the services offered in showed the greatest discrepancy in price. student with the National University of the University’s qualifications for entering at the SJ Building, the company FILTREX the University, particularly printing and Notebooks sold on campus can cost as Singapore (NUS). Co noted that this pro- into an exchange program: a 2.5 CGPA, no is the one responsible for the price range photocopying, Fulgencio expressed that the much as 50 percent more. gram presented a great opportunity to see failures, and no Discipline Office violation of their services. She furthered that this price range of the services is reasonable, Comparing the prices of services but the stations offering them are insuf- other cultures and observe how things are on record. is according to the amount of materials offered also reveal some surprising re- ficient in number. done abroad. The main problem in the accommo- being used in the production. As far as sults. Photocopying services inside the “[De] La Salle must add more photo- From his experience in Singapore, dation of foreign exchange students, said she knows, the Administration does not University match prices outside: Liquid copying stations because the number of Co said that most Singaporeans view ex- Masilungan, has been the flurry of travel interfere with the said pricing, but if they do have a say, it would be between them copies are pegged at 50 centavos per page, students availing that particular service is change students as not being too serious advisories imposed by foreign embassies and FILTREX. With regard to their profits, whereas powder copies are at 60 centavos hundreds everyday,” she said. Likewise, with their studies, though this perception on the Philippines. Camillo said that each photocopying station per page. Carrie Cruz, (IV AB-OCM) said that prices changed when he was able to achieve high Also, some difficulties arise due to earns over a thousand pesos on a regular Interviews with students from other are definitely reasonable, and she prefers marks in the exams. In terms of teaching cultural differences: “Some students really day; she added that the most profitable universities also revealed that photocopy- the convenience of getting these items in methodology, Co noticed that teachers in impose their own values from the country station in the University is located at the ing centers in other schools in fact charge the University bookstore. Singapore would assign reading material they are from and sometimes that is some- Miguel Building. higher. In both Miriam College and the In contrast, Marika Callangan said that far ahead of time and expect students to thing which we really have to make them University of Santo Tomas (UST), liquid she noticed that the prices of basic com- already have ample knowledge to engage in realize that they have to adapt to a new A look at the figures copies cost 60 centavos per page, while modities in the bookstore are relatively powder copies can range from 70 centavos deep discussions in class. In this way, class environment,” he added. The LaSallian listed some of the expensive: “It’s too expensive that’s why I to a peso per page. According to Katiran meetings were held less often, but were The External Linkages office wants common items bought by students on a am discouraged to buy in our bookstore. Roseos, a student of UST, there is no book- highly productive. to send more students abroad in the near regular basis and checked their prices in It’s better to purchase items in bookstores store inside their university because it was The competitive atmosphere in the future, and intend to fund more study tours one of the bookstores on campus and like National [Bookstore] or Fully Booked.” demolished when a car park was erected. classroom was a far cry from the way his to Korea and France. The office just added compared them with nearby establish- She further argued that the quality of cer- The most expensive photocopying service Singaporeans classmates acted outside of Obihiro University, Osaka University, Mit- ments. Data from Miriam College and Jolis, tain products that the bookstore is selling that The LaSallian was able to find was it. Co shared that the Singaporeans he en- tweida University, and Nihon University to a bookstore near the University of Santo is relatively low. “I bought my notebook in the University of the Philippines-, countered were very friendly and loved to the University’s list of affiliate institutions. Tomas, were also obtained. in the bookstore last two months ago and where liquid copies reportedly cost 75 cen- talk about their country. In addition, he was The expansion project has also started to Contrary to the general belief that it cost me P396; and for me it’s expensive tavos per page and powder copies are at a because the quality of the paper is not that impressed with the way people from many focus on European and North American everything on campus is more expensive peso and 50 centavos per page. good compare with the ones in the market,” races there are able to live harmoniously. states. than items sold outside, ballpoint pens Acetate printing, on the other hand, and brown envelopes are actually priced she added.

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ARCHERS.. from page 20 back, but Martinez fired his own trifecta left in them. Ateneo’s Ford Arao, who to again put the teams on deadlock. Elmer was 10 for 10 from the foul line for the 8-4. Two UE turnovers later, Tang drained Espiritu sank another shot from the foul game, drew a foul under the basket and hit two shots from rainbow country to allow line to bring back the lead for the Red and both free throws. Then, with time wind- TEAM ANIMO: GOLF the Archers to lead by two. White squad, but Villanueva took it away ing down, Severino Baclao nailed a three BY Jed Aureus Gonzales It was all UE afterwards though. right after snatching an offensive pointer for Ateneo to cut De La Salle’s lead Jorel Cañizarez, James Martinez, Mark from a Rico Maierhofer miss. to two. But with the Eagles forced to foul Fampulme, and started an 11-0 Both teams traded baskets heading with just 11.2 seconds left, JV Casio made run, capped by a three-point play from into the final minutes of the game, with both his freethrows. Ateneo then missed Lee off the break. Green Archer Pocholo the Green Archers leading by three with a three-point attempt in the ensuing pos- Villanueva tried to stop the bleeding, but less than a minute left. And just as time session, and Rico Maierhoffer grabbed the UE seemed unstoppable. Rico Maierhofer was winding down for UE, Mark Borboran defensive board and split his freethrows tried to end the quarter with a ferocious drained a triple with 34.8 seconds remain- to seal the win. slam with 38.8 seconds left, but Red War- ing to tie the game. The last few moments This time, it was the veterans, particu- rior Rudy Lingganay fired back to end the of the game were chaotic: Rico Maierhofer larly Cholo Villanueva and TY Tang, who first ten minutes of the game, 20-14, in got what was perhaps the most important came up big for the Archers. The game was favor of the Red Warriors. rebound of the game to bring him to the close from the start, as DLSU managed The next quarter saw UE’s Hans foul line. Maierhofer missed his first free just a two point lead,16-14, after the first Thiele and DLSU’s Ferdinand scoring throw but made his second attempt to put ten minutes of action and were up just by from the free throw line with one and two the Archers up by a point. UE tried to go three, 29-26, at the break. points, respectively. Casio and Villanueva to Borboran again with the three, followed With the Taft-based squad clinging then started a 7-0 run thanks to four UE by an Arellano putback, but the Archers to a five point lead to start the deciding PHOTO BY FRANCIS GARRUCHO turnovers, giving the lead to DLSU, 23-21. held on to win the game. quarter, DLSU’s veterans just took over. In keeping with the winning tradition Ong, Ronald Rodriguez, and Matthew UE countered with a 10-0 run by Arellano, TY Tang led all scorers with 17 points Cholo scored La Salle’s first two points of DLSU, the De La Salle Green Golfers Roxas, who, however, will not be able to Borboran, Thiele, and Kelvin Gregorio to for the Taft-based squad, together with in the quarter off a fast break layup; are on top of the collegiate golfing play. Under the tutelage of manager Ferdie regain the lead. Rookie Simon Atkins made four rebounds and two assists. Mark when the Hail Mary squad answered scene. Atendido and coach Jun Cedo, the Green a streaking lay-up off a UE turnover to cut Borboran led the Recto-based squad with back by hitting a pair of charities, they For the past three years, the Green Golfers are aiming for the top two spots the Warriors’ lead to six. Villanueva and 13 points, eight rebounds, an , and a were quickly silenced by a TY Tang three. Golfers have remained undefeated in in the tournament. PJ Walsham tried to inch closer, but UE’s block. As expected, the Red Warriors con- Another deuce by a driving Villanueva intercollegiate competition—effectively The team has been regularly Martinez drained two straight triples to trolled the boards, 60-31, but the Green extended the lead to nine, 55-46, before establishing themselves as the team to training and practicing in anticipation pull away from the Green and White squad Archers only had 15 turnovers compared Eric Salamat’s three point play cut it back beat in college golf. Finishing on top in the of the National Intercollegiate Golf by eight, 37-29. Maierhofer, Casio, and to UE’s 31. down to 6. However, a wide-open Cholo most recent installment of the Samsung Championships. The golfers have also Peejay Barua made an 8-0 run during the After the game, The LaSallian responded with a three—his first in the Interscholastic Golf Championships and joined tourneys by the Junior Golfers last 90 seconds, but Fampulme swooped in caught up with Coach Dindo Pumaren for season—to shift the momentum to the the first ever La Salle-Ateneo Captain’s League with a hook with just 23.4 seconds remain- his thoughts on the game. “We had two Archers’ advantage. Cup early this year, the next stop for Limjap, Hong, and Olives are ing on the clock to put the Recto-based chances pero nagmintis eh (But we missed). Both teams did not shoot particularly the Green Golfers will be the National expected to step up, and exiting players squad on top, 39-37 at halftime. Being tentative was not an excuse,” accord- well from the field, with DLSU and AdMU Intercollegiate Golf Championships Jorge Paez and Tristan Laxa will be both teams struggled at the start of ing to the younger Pumaren. Coach Franz sporting 37 percent and 32.1 percent clips, where they will go up against Ateneo, bringing out their A game. Lady Golfers the second half. DLSU started the scoring Pumaren, meanwhile, said he told his boys respectively. From the foul line, Ateneo did , University of Jyra Mae Wong and Geleen Handog, a parade, with OJ Cua, Tang, and Ferdinand to make the most of this finals series. much better. The Katipunan-based squad the Philippines, and University of Asia former member of the Philippine Team, contributing five points. UE’s Pari Llagas This is Coach Franz’s eight champion- shot an excellent 88 percent, compared to and Pacific, among other teams. The along with highly-touted newcomer Miko and Thiele broke UE’s silence with a four- ship appearance in nine UAAP seasons. just 42.9 percent for De La Salle. But it was upcoming tournament will have five Yee—who just enrolled this term after point run of their own. UE however pro- Under him, the Archers have won four the glaring rebounding disparity between legs in five different golf courses from being part of the Philippine contingent in ceeded to turn the ball over twice, which titles (the fifth was surrendered to FEU the two teams that made the difference: October to February, with each leg having the Junior World Golf Championships in fueled JV Casio’s individual four-point due to the ineligibility issue), while it is La Salle outrebounded their archrivals two days of play. the United States—should also perform blitz. The game eventually slowed down Coach Dindo’s first finals series. 51 to 36. In the spirit of being One La Salle, well. as the Archers went to penalty early, let- Villanueva topscored for the Archers, De La Salle will field two teams, one of Unfortunately, in spite of their ting the Warriors score from the foul line; Archers overcome Eagles netting 13 points (nine points in the fourth which will merge with College of Saint success, the De La Salle Golfers are yet to Thiele, Lingganay, and Fhadzmir Banday- A crowd of 23,319 fans—reportedly quarter) and pulling down five boards. TY Benilde. The De La Salle team will consist be known by most of the studentry. “Golf ing scored five points from the stripe to a record in Philippine basketball—saw the Tang and Rico Maierhoffer contributed 12 of team captain Jorge Paez, Geleen has been a part of the University for give back the lead to UE. Walsham broke DLSU Green Archers finally eliminate points apiece, while JV Casio posted an all Handog, Charles Hong, Justin Limjap, decades and it is a shame that a significant DLSU’s scoring drought by splitting two archrival Ateneo de Manila University Marco Olives, PJ Plata, Jyra Mae Wong, portion of the school does not even know foul throws. Arellano shot another dagger (AdMU) Blue Eagles, 65-60, in the decid- around performance with 10 points, six and Miko Yee. that the team exists. We hope to break at the 1:50 mark to provide space and a ing game of their step-ladder semifinal rebounds, and six assists. Ford Arao had The De La Salle-CSB Team will be away from the elitist stereotype and show three point cushion for UE heading into showdown last Sept. 30, 2007 at the 14 points for the Blue Eagles, who also bannered by co-captains Jay Alvarez of everyone that golfers are athletes,” said Jed the last ten minutes of play, 50-47. Araneta Coliseum. received 10 points each from Chris Tiu CSB and Jed Bautista of DLSU, CSB Bautista, the team’s student manager. tang started on fire, scoring six With less than two minutes remaining and Eric Salamat. golfers Mac Arevalo and Jared Sanson, With the National Intercollegiate straight points--including a three point play in the game and DLSU up by just five, “I’m really proud of my team,” said and DLSU golfers Tristan Laxa, Migol Championships approaching, the golf off a turnover to push De La Salle to a 60-55, TY Tang swung the ball to an open DLSU men’s basketball coach Franz Marcelo, Nico Sevilla, and Fernando team, like those of the University’s athletic three point lead. Borboran, however, fired Cholo Villanueva who coolly drained a Pumaren on their triumph over their Zaldarriaga. Marlo Capinianes, Tiffany teams competing in the UAAP, needs the a shot from downtown to tie the game. clutch baseline jumper. archrivals. “They really rose to the oc- Chan, Edge Cheng, Joshua Miguel, David support of the Lasallian community. Tang shot another triple to get the lead But the Eagles still had some fight casion.”

-57 (1994-1995) -61 (1998-1999) -66 (2003-2004) DLSU from past to present: This year marks the beginning of Three Green Archers—Elmer The Blue Eagles eliminate the In celebrating UAAP’s 70th season, let’s take a look at how what was to be another grand slam for Lago, Mark Telan, and Jason Webb— Green Archers in the semifinals; FEU the Green Archers. Under the new sys- the Green Archers performed in the past UAAP seasons. are named part of the season’s Mythi- are the new kings of the hardcourt. tem of Head Coach Franz Pumaren, cal Team, but it was a bridesmaid finish DLSU regains the UAAP men’s bas- again for DLSU after losing 2-1 to the uaap season ketball crown at the expense of FEU. -53 (1990-1991) Tigers in the Finals. Don Allado is voted MVP. The Green Archers, led by Jun (2004-2005) (1986-1987) Limpot, successfully defend their title -67 -49 against the University of the East. DLSU reclaims the crown after The Green Archers do not make it -62 (1999-2000) beating FEU 2-1 in the finals. This to the Final Four in DLSU’s first season -58 (1995-1996) The Archers continue their su- championship is withdrawn by the in the UAAP after having played in the (1991-1992) For the third straight year, DLSU premacy in the UAAP as they win UAAP after the succeeding year’s NCAA from 1924 to 1980, where they -54 is runner-up to the UST Growling another title against UST in Don Al- ineligibility issue. won a total of five senior men’s basket- Season 54 proves to be controver- Tigers. The Green Archers win the lado’s last playing year. ball titles. University of the Philippines sial for the Green Archers, as the team finals’ opening game, but UST goes is the team to beat. is ordered to replay game three of their finals series against Far Eastern on to take home the crown. This is -68 (2005-2006) University after winning 80-77. FEU the last playing year of Jason Webb, -63 (2000-2001) The Archers bow out to FEU in the finals, and the team is suspended is eventually awarded the champion- as well as Virgil Villavicencio’s final DLSU overcomes FEU in the fi- -50 (1987-1988) ship after DLSU refuses to play. The year as coach. for the next season for having fielded nals to accomplish a rare “three-peat.” two ineligible players. (De La Salle was DLSU fares better than last season year also marks head coach Derick is Rookie of the Year. suspended from the NCAA in 1940 and ends at fifth place, with Dindo Pu- Pumaren’s last at the team’s helm. for a similar incident.) maren and Dinky Favis in the line-up. Ateneo Blue Eagles are the champions -64 (2001-2002) this season. -55 (1992-1993) -59 (1996-1997) This year marks another milestone (2006-2007) FEU beats DLSU in a knockout DLSU’s men’s basketball cham- -69DLSU serves its one-year sus- for the Taft-based squad, as they go game en route to a finals appearance pionship drought continues, as the pension. (1988-1989) and the title. DLSU finishes third Tigers end on top of Season 69. Jong on to win the UAAP men’s basketball -51 over-all. Coach Virgil Villavicencio, a Uichico takes over from Villavicencio, championship for the fourth straight This year sees the Taft-based squad former member of the Green Archers and Green Archer Mark Telan is year after defeating the Ateneo Blue beat the Blue Eagles for the first time in its NCAA days, guides DLSU—fea- named MVP this year. The Archers Eagles. Only UE‘s seven year title run -70 (2007-2008) in UAAP men’s Basketball. Ateneo, turing Jun Limpot, Dwight Lago, again finish second. is better than the Archers’. The Archers win the men’s basket- however, prevailed in the end, winning Jonas Mariano, and Tony Boy Es- ball finals versus the UE Red Warriors, the crown and DLSU finishing second. pinosa—this season. who gained an automatic finals berth Johnedel Cardel is named Rookie of -65 (2002-2003) after a 14-0 slate. On the way to the the Year. -60 (1997-1998) DLSU has an almost perfect finals, DLSU faces AdMU five times: -56 (1993-1994) FEU bests DLSU to win the record of 13-1, with the Archers’ only Ateneo sweeps De La Salle in the The University of Sto. Tomas league, but the Green Archers finally loss coming from Ateneo. The two elimination round, but De La Salle (1989-1990) (UST) Growling Tigers make a rare beat UST en route to the finals despite teams meet again in the finals, with goes on to face the Warriors after se- -52 14-0 run, and are declared champions. the Tigers’ twice-to-beat advantage. the Katipunan-based squad emerg- curing twice-to-beat advantage in the After just three years in the league, Our Taft-based squad ends Season In Jong Uichico’s last year as coach, ing victorious. This is Ateneo’s first step-ladder eliminations and defeating De La Salle wins its first UAAP men’s 56 behind UST with a 9-5 win-loss Ren-Ren Ritualo wins Rookie of the championship in 13 years. Ateneo in an ensuing rubber match. basketball championship. record. Year honors. 2007 the lasallian anniversary special 2007 the lasallian anniversary special

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A closer look at the Athlete revisited Why have we never won Mark most celebrated rivalry Cardona a General Championship? captain hook Third of three parts By FLOREN FAYE CHUA By MA. LINDA PROVIDO AND JEFFERSON QUINCY REYES in Philippine sports By CHRISTINE SUNTAY AND DEAN SEDRICK CARLOS n considering the issues confronting the Overall, the Ateneo sports program puts primacy present, according to her, with regard to the granting Katipunan-based squad, as mentioned, specifically University’s quest for a UAAP General on academics over athletics. Certain grades need to be of scholarships and the recognition of athletes. She targeted a third place finish in the overall UAAP race, he world is divided into green and the court,” he said. Then he pointed out that game of his life was the one wherein they beat maintained to remain an athlete, and coaches demand a remarked that there should be a change in people’s and is only looking to challenge seriously for first place Championship, some insights can be gained blue, just as the rest of the Philip- AdMU’s Blue Babble Battalion is not composed La Salle because it was a strong team. Every balance in the athletes’ academic and athletic careers. attitudes toward sports to effect the needed changes. by 2009. DLSU, on the other hand, consistently has its of just the Ateneo cheer squad but the whole time there was going to be a DLSU-AdMU I pines appears to be whenever De La from the athletics program of Ateneo de Manila The Ateneo recruitment process begins with the Overall, “the Ateneo program met my expectations sights on dislodging UST from the top of the standings Atenean community cheering for their team. The game, tickets [were already] hard to get, but dur- Ateneo College Entrance Test (ACET) which, according and gave me more than I bargained for. But as every season. De La Salle came close to achieving that T University (AdMU). Salle and Ateneo meet. How has this intense cheering continues to be a very big part of the ing the 1990s the crowd was mainly composed to Limketee, is mandatory for all aspiring Ateneo competition gets tighter every year, there is always room feat in Season 67, but was overtaken by UST by six and fascinating school rivalry developed rivalry, as De La Salle-Ateneo is about dedication of graduating students and alumni. At this athletes. Even if there are recruitments done before for improvement,” she concluded. When asked about points after the second half of events. Ateneo, like De La Salle, has not won the UAAP through the years? to the team you cheer for. “It defines you. It’s an point there was already little violence because overall title, so it might seem that the Blue Eagles’ the actual entrance examinations, all recruited players why the University of Sto. Tomas (UST) always bags the UST has been consistent in dominating the overall opportunity to mold yourself with the values you both schools were already co-eds; guys were athletics program is not geared toward winning the must pass the ACET to qualify: “No matter how good general championship, Limketee said that UST’s huge championship race for two decades now. It must be School rivalries develop over the years be- learn from your school,” he explained. being more polite,” he elaborated. general championship. However, according to the July you are, if you don’t pass, then that is the end of the student population is the greatest contributing factor noted though that there De La Salle has time after time cause of proximity in geographic location, and Pointing out that the rivalry has brought out It was during the 90s when De La Salle 2007 issue of The Guidon, Team Ateneo intends to win line for you.” Formal try-outs only begin once a student to the university’s success in the UAAP because there ended on top of the UAAP standings after the league’s similarities in areas of specialization as well as in the best in both parties, the senator stated that “if attained its legendary four straight UAAP the crown by 2009 to coincide with the schools’ 150th hurdles the ACET. are greater chances of finding better athletes and more first half, only to fail to accumulate enough points to economic or social standing. In the Philippines, we can cheer for our teams, maybe we can cheer championships, starting from the 1998-1999 anniversary. Recruitment may also depend on the coaches’ revenue coming into the athletics program. beat UST in the second half. the most heated of rivalries involve those of col- for our country.” season until 2001-2002—cementing the Green Last year, Ateneo focused on finishing third overall network. If the coach, for example, is a member of the In hindsight, Ateneo and De La Salle’s sports Securing a first, second, or third place in all events By the 1960s, the rivalry was already in full- Archers’ status as a constantly dominant force National Team, he has better access to top athletes. programs share some key commonalities: aspiring leges and universities affiliated with the NCAA given DLSU’s absence from the league, but ended fourth is key to attaining a general championship, and is swing. In fact, it had grown to encompass not in the league. Athletics scholarships are given, but according to athletes would need to pass the entrance exams, and the UAAP, which provide avenues for regular in the standings in Season 69. Ateneo continues to something that UST does almost always. When DLSU just sports but also the success and careers of Now in the 2000s, the DLSU-AdMU rivalry Limketee, awarded at a minimum; there seems to be a maintain a minimum grade point average, and an competition. The two collegiate leagues have been eye third place, and to achieve this, it seems they have almost captured the plum in the 2004-2005 season, graduates. is more popular than ever—with students from limit to the scholarships granted to athletes. However, academics-athletics balance is encouraged. (Lasallian instrumental in the development of these rivalries, intensified their scouting and recruitment, as evidenced almost all La Salle teams in the first round achieved a In the 1970s, the rivalry was still very appar- non-affiliate high schools attending games or she pointed out that numerous groups in Ateneo could athletes are, in addition, evaluated based on athletic especially in men’s basketball. by cager Kirk Long and Philippine Taekwondo Olympic medal finish—enabling the University to gain a lead ent, with both teams dividing 5 of the 10 NCAA tuning in to watch the rivalry games at home. always lend a helping hand to the athletic teams. performance.) Although no one knows for sure, it is gener- representative and 2006 silver medalist against UST coming into the second half. men’s basketball titles of the decade among “La Salle? Ateneo?” is a commonly heard John Joseph Samson, a badminton player who just It may be difficult to imagine given the public’s ally agreed upon that the De La Salle–Ateneo Antoinette Rivero. Ateneo also appears to be giving The consistency of the España-based squad is themselves. (Ateneo got three of the five titles.) phrase in campuses everywhere as people start PHOTO BY JENNERSON ONG graduated from Ateneo earlier this year, added that perception, but both DLSU and AdMU athletics are rivalry started before World War II, when At- more attention to its UAAP teams other than their Men’s seen even in sports where not all member schools Ateneo’s famous cheer was “Animo Ateneo! Beat taking sides. “Parang may magnet sa tao (The ri- excused absences and provisions for special exams are operating on very tight budgets, as evidenced by the eneo was still situated in Padre Faura, Manila. efore “Captain Hook” was an established Basketball squad following the recruitment of Rivero. participate. In some of these events, De La Salle La Salle!” but Atenean Priest Father Jose Cruz valry attracts people),” says well-known former AdMU Athletics Director Ricky Palou bared in The present to ensure that the athletes do not undermine limited number of athletic scholarships given by both sometimes ends up as a cellar dweller, if not second to After an upstart De La Salle squad defeated a moniker for , he was just their studies. universities. Significant exceptions are both De La Salle surprisingly insisted that they stop using that Discipline Officer Mang Jack. He pointed out Guidon that the main focus of Team Ateneo for UAAP the last. In Season 68, only two UST teams did not end highly-favored Ateneo team in the NCAA men’s known as “Mac-Mac” to onlookers of the Ateneo has the privilege of a loyal support group and Ateneo’s men’s basketball teams, which receive basketball finals in 1940, it was said that La Salle cheer—which, after 20 years, would see fame as a that La Salle-Ateneo games are now broadcast Season 70 is to improve on sports where the school is not up in the bottom half of their events. If DLSU can La Salle trademark. The rivalry brought the level worldwide for Filipinos in other countries to B for each of their sports: from the Blue Babble Batallion, generous funding from alumni supporters. (The DLSU had a motorcade to celebrate their victory. As UAAP games. Today, Cardona is highly regarded doing that well--in particular, chess, softball, table tennis, be dominant in these events, then the winning margin of competition in the NCAA to a whole new watch. and lawn tennis—through more intensive training. to families and friends of athletes and Ateneo students fencing team, in contrast, has to raise money on its of UST will get slimmer and the University will have they were passing by Ateneo’s campus they threw as an impact player wherever he plays for—in the level. But in 1978, Ateneo would ultimately stop Further proof of the global audience the “The Ateneo athletics program exists to take care of and independent groups. The alumni constitute the bulk own to pay for its coach; all UAAP events, nonetheless, a bigger chance of emerging victorious in the general fried chickens (to symbolize eagles) at the gate—a competing in the NCAA due to violence that oc- rivalry between La Salle and Ateneo is at- UAAP, the PBL, and in the PBA. Nonetheless, Mark its players,” said Ateneo football player and UAAP Best of the athletes’ support base, financially and otherwise; are given equal weight in determining a university’s championship race given the fact that UST has only led gesture that angered the Ateneans. curred in the games. This resulted in a decrease tracting is a Sept. 23, 2007 article entitled A Cardona did not start out as the go-to guy everyone Defender awardee Aimee Limketee, who is also currently though Samson said that funding remains a concern for standing in the overall championship race.) DLSU by a few points in the last few seasons. After the war (1950s), people were already in the rivalry’s intensity for years to come. Nation’s Passion Lives in a Rivalry of Green vs. Blue a management trainee for Standard Chartered Bank. many Ateneo sports. A lack of financial assistance takes its toll on Clearly, the continued lack of support and attention fond of going to De La Salle-Ateneo de Manila knows. It was only until 1986, when DLSU joined published in the New York Times and written by There is an Athletics Program Council in Katipunan Notwithstanding the strengths of Ateneo athletics, teams’ performance, affecting the motivation of to DLSU sports other than men’s basketball has led games. Even cheering became a contest. Students the UAAP that the rivalry was once again ignited. Raphael Bartholomew. Parts of it read: “The aimed at providing the best environment for student- there remain some significant areas for improvement. athletes and hurt recruitment efforts. “Some athletes only to frustration with regard to the UAAP general would cheer for their school while annoying the Who really is Mac Cardona? De La Salle was forced to withdraw itself from Ateneo players have a squeaky-clean image. athletes by ensuring harmony among Ateneo teams. The Basketball overshadows equally noteworthy sports, are drawn out of focus because of the issues they championship. It is good that the University maintains opposing school at the same time. The fact that cardona was actually a “walk-in”—a term generally used the NCAA in 1981 due to excessive violence in The team’s prize freshman, Kirk Long, came Council is also responsible for screening athletes and team line-ups can be planned earlier, and provisions have to deal with outside the game... [ample financial strict academic standards for its student-athletes, both schools were exclusive for boys with the for players who are not scouted by the team but tried out for a game against past rivals Letran. That particular from Faith Academy, a high school in suburban coordinating among coaches and tournaments. for scholarships and other student services can be support] is a wonderful motivation to prove that he but until DLSU athletics finds new ways around an same social status only helped fan the flames of a place in the line-up—back in 2000. Back then, he really did Apart from the regular trainings, the Ateneo improved. (the student-athlete) is worthy [of the support given insufficient budget and a basketball-crazed community, the rivalry. Students from all-girls schools were season was subsequently scrapped. Manila for the children of foreign missionaries. not know how to play the game, nor was he even known by the program facilitates guidance counseling sessions as well Moreover, Limketee said there appears to be a to him],” reasoned Limketee. the University can only aspire to the overall title—and also starting to participate in the rivalry. “During “We played in minor leagues,” said former Guard Eric Salamat’s surname means thank community as a basketball player. According to him, his style of as stress-relieving activities that, according to Limketee, lack of motivation for winning and support from the Then again, DLSU and AdMU have differing goals watch Ateneo slowly but surely inch its way up the games, students and players from both schools Green Archer and now DLSU coach Franz Pu- you in Tagalog… La Salle’s players have a playing was simple: “The way I walk, tapos takbo ng takbo (then, are very helpful to the Atenean athlete. entire Ateneo community. Inconsistencies are also when it comes to the general championship. The standings. would show up with their girlfriends wearing maren, “then became part of the first [DLSU] menacing swagger, with tattoos, headbands, it’s all run, run, run) was my way of playing.” He confesses their school colors. Of course [Lasallians and UAAP men’s basketball team in 1986.” The shaved heads and chin-strap beards. In 2005, La that it was really a tough road toward being a go-to-guy for the Ateneans] are both very good looking,” shared late 80s saw the Green Archers win two straight Salle revealed that two of its players had used Green Archers, as everyone saw him simply as a benchwarmer. Sen. Richard “Dick” Gordon, who graduated men’s basketball titles just a few years since join- phony high school equivalency results in their Cardona eventually proved his critics wrong, earning Rookie of from AdMU as a History and Government major ing the league (in 1989-90 against Ateneo, and applications, and the team was suspended for the Year honors during the 64th season of the UAAP. Eventu- ally, the famed “Captain Hook” spearheaded the Green Archers in 1966. another in 1990-91). The La Salle-Ateneo rivalry the 2006 season.” to a championship back in 2004, where he was crowned Finals The DLSU-AdMU rivalry, Gordon added, was officially back. The battle for supremacy between these MVP. is about more than just basketball and elitism. In “In the 1990s, AdMU was not very strong two universities seems to have no end. But fact, he shared that the rivalry during his college and coincidentally, DLSU was performing re- notwithstanding the many violent incidents ally well, but there were also times that Ateneo caused by the La Salle-Ateneo rivalry (especially Captain Hook’s love for the DLSU Community By Ma. Linda Provido, Katherine Tingzon, Francine Richelle Ong days was already so established that it was present Cardona says he misses the University after gaining the full in just about everything—to the extent that there had beaten La Salle. It just goes to show that during the 1960s and 1970s), the competition booters statistics don’t determine the [outcome of a has undeniably brought out the best of each support of the Lasallian community when he decided to turn lady tennisters lady jins was even a rivalry between the Jesuits and the professional and forego his last year of UAAP eligibility in 2005. Christian Brothers. In general, both parties like DLSU-AdMU] game,” said Br. Bernie Oca. side, and has produced a plethora of colorful mamawal “When going to the games, Lasallians and stories and thrilling battles at a scale and fre- “Miss ko na yung Lasallian community kasi nga hindi ko natapos casipit to think that one is better or more successful schooling ko, pero natutuwa pa rin ako kasi continuous pa rin ang de dios than the other. Ateneans give all their heart. I remember an quency unrivaled in Philippine sports. vicenczo Atenean player saying that the most memorable So, which side are you on? support ng community wherever I am right now (I really miss nikki paola jen “During my time, there were battles outside the Lasallian community a lot because I didn’t actually finish my studies here, but I’m still thankful for the support that the The future of the Lady Tennisters Who is Carl Vincenzo Mamawal? Winning gold in community’s giving me wherever I am),” he said looks bright with 17-year old rookie Nikki When you ask his friends to describe every competition is Mac-Mac maintains close ties with the Archers, and said that Paola De Dios. For someone who first him, the first thing that would come what drives first dan black belt he shares a condominium unit with current player PJ Walsham. played three years of tennis just for fun, to their minds is soccer, which he and third year Entrepreneurship “Kapag Lasallista ka, kahit san ka pumunta, kilala ka (If you’re a this Cagayan de Oro native has come a says is “inseparable” from his life. major Jen Casipit to push her Lasallian, everybody knows that you’re one wherever you go). long way. The Sports Management student This self-described hardworking and limits whenever positioned inside I had no regrets going to the pro leagues immediately because is a prized recruit who has had exposure ambi- tious second year the Taekwondo ring. Aside from the support was overflowing—from the school management in age group tournaments sanctioned by Mechanical the DLSU Jins, Jen has played to the alumni, they’ve helped me in every step of the way,” Philippine Tennis Association (PHILTA), Engineer- for teams like the Tip-top Shape he added. , and Batang Pinoy. A ing stu- Taekwondo Team and the Phil- Cardona is especially grateful to Coach Franz Pumaren: baseliner, she considers her backhand as d e n t i s ippine Taekwondo Contingent “Thankful ako kay Coach Franz kasi kung hindi dahil sa kanya, wala her strength, as well as her never-say-die a defensive midfielder Batch 7, which has allowed her to ako sa situation ko ngayon. Utang na loob ko ang basketball career attitude; while admitting that she has for the DLSU Green Booters. Carl stand out in each tournament she ko sa kanya ngayon. (I’m really thankful to Coach Franz because to improve her forehand stroke and is known for never quitting and not has joined. without him, I won’t have my basketball career at all).” mental toughness. letting his teammates down Jen, in her eight years of When up against Carl won the Most Outstanding mastering the art, has garnered nu- Mac-Mac’s Success off the UAAP tougher players, De Athlete award when he graduated merous achievements both as an Cardona gained PBL All Rookie Team and Rookie of the Dios constantly from De La Salle Zobel. He has been individual and as part of a team. Year honors in 2001 and was part of the Mythical Five in 2002, reminds herself playing soccer for 14 years now. Most recently, she was part of 2004, and 2005. Mac-Mac capped off his amateur career as PBL that she can win and Due to the one year suspension, the DLSU Jins team that finished MVP in 2005 while playing for Harbour Center. has nothing to lose: “I always Carl wasn’t able to play in the UAAP second in the Petron Nationals Currently, Cardona is playing side-by-side with fellow Green remind myself that if I make a mistake, in his first year here in DLSU. He Taekwondo Championship. The Archer greats Florendo “Ren-Ren” Ritualo and Don Carlos Al- my job is to correct not to blame.” Nikki therefore has his eyes set on winning Jins lost to Far Eastern Univer- lado in the PBA Talk’n’Text Phone Pals team coached by Franz though admits to feeling the pressure Rookie of the Year honors. “I will sity, but won over teams from Pumaren’s older brother, Derick. Most recently, Cardona was coming into the UAAP as a rookie, and take everything that Coach Hans and Ateneo, UP, and the University awarded Player of the Conference honors during the PBA’s also because Coach Kraut is expecting a my teammates tell me and improve on of the East. Fiesta Cup. lot from this year’s batch of rookies. She that aspect of the game,” he says. For Jen, every game is a game After the interview, Cardona, together with the Talk’n’Text is preparing for their upcoming season by In the upcoming UNIGAMES, against herself. Though she has roster, flew to Korea in preparation for the Philippine Cup to playing with her friends from different Alaska Cup, and the UAAP, Carl proven herself capable of putting face Korean teams Dongbu and KT&G. They will continue schools, joining clubs, going to the gym, expects his team to be champions. up big performances, Jen, with her training for two weeks in San Antonio, Texas after spending and attending team trainings. When the And Carl has this to say about his passion and potential, should ex- time in Korea. tournament starts, she promises to “give performance on the pitch: “I expect ceed her personal expectations. my best shot to get the championship.” to be confident when I’m left alone School rivalry. Whenever they meet, the DLSU Green Archers and the AdMU Blue Eagles intensely PHOTO BY ALVIN LAU in the backline.” compete--sometimes to the point of heated exchanges on the basketball court. PHOTOS BY WILLIAM CRUZ (LEFT, CENTER) AND ERICK JAO (RIGHT) 2007 the lasallian anniversary special 2007 the lasallian anniversary special

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i n r e v i e w Green, Lady Believe in me, Judokas IN THIS CORNER Game-fixing coach “Why have we never won the General Championship?” finish 3rd, with reports from Philip Andrew Ang, francine richelle ong, Jefferson quincy reyes, by JEFFERSON QUINCY REYES AND FLOREN FAYE CHUA game. The breaks weren’t there for us. If ments, and can be executed in a variety christine marie suntay, and Katherine Mae tingzon, you get down to it, it’s hard to get con- of ways: for example, by intentionally crete evidence. It’s just hearsay. People instructing a player to lower his level Obiter “Here’s what I think. Compared to UST, our these athletes.” ug. 1, 2007 was a day that Rumor mill pass it and it gets changed around over of play, or making some key substitu- 2nd in UAAP student population is much smaller. Therefore, the – Michael Cole Lo, III- MMG UAAP Season 69 was arguably one dictum shocked the National Colle- and over again and it gets blown out of tions to increase the team’s chances by PHILIP ANDREW ANG bigger the student population, the bigger athlete A of the most talked-about seasons in a giate Athletics Association (NCAA) proportion.” of losing. population you have. The more athletes you have, “There are a lot of reasons why we have never long time: DLSU was suspended for a According to former San Beda the more chances of winning.” won a general championship, first and foremost is and the whole of collegiate sports, Camille Bianca Pinto whole year, and in the Green Archers’ Game on High School Coac Ato Badolato in an - Jose II Bangayan, III AB-ISE the budget from the Office of Sports Develop- as De La Salle-College of St. Benilde absence, the University of Sto. Tomas Game-fixing is a general term in article dated Aug. 14, 2006 released by Before I had the passion for sportswriting, ment (OSD). It is simply not enough for all the (UST) Growling Tigers claimed its first (CSB) Blazers stalwart Paolo Orbeta organized sports pertaining to the play- The Manila Times, point-shaving is the obviously, I had to be a sports fanatic, which came “I believe that when it comes to achieving a sports in DLSU for the scholarships, recruitment, men’s basketball crown in a decade at the ing of a match to achieve a partially or team’s goal, no matter what it is, whether winning equipment and everything [needed] to help each was arrested in Ate Em’s (an eatery easiest way for players to manipulate about from my regular sports channel viewing, my expense of the Ateneo de Manila Blue completely pre-determined outcome. It games and is very difficult to pinpoint. father’s knowledge of sports, and being an athlete the championship or any other game, determina- team improve and better their standings. And outside DLSU) during an NBI en- Eagles. En route to their “Cinderella is often used to describe point-shaving Moreover, he said: “When betting is during my high school days. tion really matters. Such determination must not be especially since all the funds go to [men’s] bas- trapment operation for allegations story,” the third-seeded Tigers beat and game-dropping. Intentionally lost done in match, we have what we call I started playing my sport when I was in grade sported by one man alone but by the whole team. ketball and their players, they are the ones with second seed University of the East (UE) Unity and collective effort, as we always say. When so many sponsors, attention, and support and of illegal gambling, extortion, har- games are more commonly known as a ‘plus.’ To win, a player must make school, and I guess this is true for most of our Red Warriors in the Final Four. “thrown games.” The players are the sure that the point spread is lower, so athletes, not only in the University but those who these things are met, then a championship should yet they are still given so much money and they are favored by the OSD. Their games show it assment—and game-fixing. The two-game suspension thrown primary actors in game-fixing, as they point-shaving is committed.” are part of our national teams as well. Most of them be in order. Hindi ko sinasabing hindi determined yung Orbeta was a stalwart for the CSB all: with so much support and money, they earn at Bonifacio “Bon-Bon” Custodio by control their level of play and thus Match-fixing has been known to excel in their respective fields because they started teams or hindi sila united. (I’m not saying the teams Blazers, and was a significant contributor even the closed practice they had in the ninth the UE Red Warriors for having violated the result of the game. Nonetheless, occur in various sports, and is not new playing at an early age. aren’t determined or united.) I just dont see the to Welcoat’s recent PBL championship. floor of the Sports Complex. Take a look at the team rules, however, spawned rumors coaches and referees have also been to basketball. In fact, game-fixing was Excelling in a sport does not only require skill; point of them not getting the general champion- His playing statistics showed a drop in other varsity teams’ games; there are hardly any that Custodio allegedly surrendered known to do it. said to have been rampant during the it also requires attitudes that will enable the athlete to ship if they’ve given their all for it.” performance compared to his previous people watching and there is seldom any support. their Sept. 17, 2006 game against the Rigging a match is often done height of the Crispa-Toyota rivalry be competitive in the world of sports and elsewhere: - Ron Semira, LA Rep 60th Eng years of play. “I believe that improper budget allocation Sometimes we are even lucky that some of the Tigers for a sum of money. through pre-arranged agreements with decades ago. And just last month, Na- discipline, constant practice, patience, determination, This season, for instance, Orbeta is the reason why DLSU still has’t won a general Pep Squad, like only five, go and cheer for our This season, the Far Eastern Uni- gamblers or those who might profit tional Basketball Association (NBA) and, of course, an open mind to see criticisms as delivered an impressive 25 points during championship, and some of the equipment used by games. Our coach doesn’t help either. The only versity (FEU) Tamaraws, after a slow from knowing in advance the outcome referee Tim Donaghy pleaded guilty to challenges to overcome and improve upon for next the Blazers’ first match against Mapua. athletes are broken and need replacement.” thing that keeps us going and playing hard is our start in UAAP competition, dropped of a game. However, this may not solely charges of felony for betting in games games. In the succeeding game against Letran, - Alvin Sia, MFI love for the sport. Alfred Gerilla from its line-up due to be the case. A team may opt to lose to he officiated in. Aside from the athlete’s own efforts, the coach however, he only scored 7 points. He That is why we have never won a General injuries. Shortly after though, rumors gain a perceived future advantage. This As for game-tanking, it was widely plays an important part in an athlete’s life. If a teacher averaged 10.1 points per game this year. circulated regarding Gerilla supposedly Grab for silver. A Green Judoka grapples his “The basketball program of DLSU is the only Championship. Because all the attention, support, is especially true for playoff matches, believed that in 2006, the Los Angeles opponent during a match to earn second place. is the second mother or father in the halls of the In 2004 and 2005, Orbeta had av- sport given top priority. It is the only one being and budget goes to basketball and all the other getting involved in game-fixing. wherein rank of finish is crucial in Clippers lost most of their final regular school, a coach has the same role once an athlete erages of 17.3 points and 12.6 points, PHOTO BY ALVIN LAU fully supported by both the Office of Sports sports suffer. Since the General Championship is Even De La Salle has not been determining which team is the next season games on purpose to finish as is inside the playing court. A coach motivates his respectively. (The Blazers finished 1-11 spared the specter of game-fixing al- Development (OSD) and the students. You do the accumulation of the points of all the UAAP opponent for a finals berth—a format sixth seed and play against the Denver players to play well, and encourages them when they not see notices of the schedules of other sports. in senior’s men basketball this season; legations. Former Green Archer Mike All the hard work for the Judokas during sports, although it helps, we cannot win the Gen- familiar to collegiate basketball in the Nuggets, seeded third in the NBA’s feel down and don’t perform well. The lack of fan support for other sports may lead they had a 3-11 standing in 2006 and a Cortez was widely suspected of “selling the off-season paid off: The DLSU Green and eral Championship with just Basketball.” Philippines. “Tanking the game” is the Western Conference at the time. The Allow me to share with you the movie Believe in to the lack of motivation and the will to win for 5-9 win-loss record in 2005.) out” the final game of the 2002 Men’s Lady Judokas ended their UAAP season at third - Three anonymous DLSU athletes term referring to a deliberate loss for a Clippers did go on to face and win over Me, based on the true story of Oklahoma high school While Orbeta’s case has yet to arrive and second overall in their respective divisions PHOTOS BY TLS PHOTO STAFF Basketball championship series against future competitive advantage. the Nuggets in the postseason. basketball coach Jim Keith. Keith (Clay Driscoll in at a definite resolution, the episode, along last Oct. 6 and 7 at the Ateneo de Manila Blue Ateneo after averaging 20 points in the Gambling-motivated game-fixing In the country, despite persistent the movie) who was supposed to coach the men’s with two other recent incidents, has reo- Eagle Gym. The men’s team finished behind the previous two games. On the November is said to require contracts and money rumors of game-fixing in both the basketball team, but ends up at the helm of the pened questions about the integrity and University of the Philippines (UP) and runner- 2002 Sports Special of The LaSallian, transfers between gamblers, players, of- professional and amateur ranks, no women’s team, which was a losing squad at the time credibility of college basketball. Cortez said in response: “I don’t pay at- up University of Sto. Tomas (UST); the Lady DLSU Beach Volleyball teams exit early ficials, and referees. Meanwhile, tanked basketball player, coach, or official has he took over. Judokas ended behind UP and ahead of UST. tention to it because I really don’t know games happen through internal arrange- been proven engaging in the activity. In his first year as head coach, Driscoll’s Lady The Judokas, apparently, were not slowed by Jefferson Quincy Reyes what happened. I think it was just a bad Cyclones wins only six games. And because the school The Beach Volleybelles were sanctioned with an we were focused on indoor training),” she shared. down by the University’s suspension from the did not support the team financially due to its losing incompletion—giving the win to their opponents due The duo pointed to some improvements they need UAAP. They, for example, joined last year’s record, it comes to a point where the coach shoulders The DLSU Beach Volleybelles ended their to the late arrival of one of its two players prior to to make for the next UAAP season. First, Mercado NCR Final Ranking organized by the Philippine the expenses of the Lady Cyclones’ uniforms. the game. said they have to be more focused playing outdoors. Amateur Judo Association (PAJA). The team also campaign on the sand court early, losing to Nonetheless, when the second year starts, Driscoll For her part, Alarca clarified that she did not really Second, the Beach Volleybelle commented that they Tracksters continue strong PATAFA campaign trained with national players to learn new styles the University of the Philippines (UP) via leads them to district, city, and state championships. arrive late and said that their game was called to start have to work on their receiving strategies whenever and further develop skills. an incompletion last Sunday, Sept. 23 at the To cut the story short, the coach was the key early because the game prior to their match ended the opponents serve the ball. Finally, Mercado BY katherine tingzon The team’s lack of players to compete in University of the East (UE) in Caloocan City as to the dramatic improvement of the Lady Cyclones. earlier than expected. The committee in charge of the recommended that they practice their ball control and some weight categories, apparently, has not af- the UAAP Beach Volleyball tourney ended its In a movie there will always be an antagonist, and beach volleyball games has a rule that if the preceding communication in the court. The fourth day of the Philippine Amateur inao and Raul Santos, together with Bryan Sutingco from Ateneo fected the team’s general performance. Gerard in this movie, it is Mr. Brawler, president of the first round. game ends early, then the next match in the list should Track and Field Association (PATAFA) last Sept. 29 at the Rizal and Pol Glen Hernandez from Mapua ended first place in the Teruel led the Green Judokas with a gold medal Learning experience school’s board: Coach Driscoll had to resign so as commence right away. Memorial Track Oval Stadium turned out to be a very fruitful 4x100m dash. Green Trackster Lawrence Macalinao finished for the minus 66 kilogram weight category, while The Green and White duo of Jacqueline Alarca and Meanwhile, despite being the youngest and most not to have the championship taken away from his Starter Stephanie Mercado pointed out that it was day for the Tracksters despite bad weather. Even though only the last 100m of the race in 45 seconds. In the men’s division Rick Senales and RJ Musa also finished with gold Stephanie Mercado will have to go on an early vacation experienced team in the tournament, the Beach Spikers team, because he had allowed a certain player to be not a default game, but what was raised against De La a few of the De La Salle Green and Lady Tracksters attended classical relay, Sutingco (100m), Hernandez (200m), Santos medals for the minus 90 and minus 60 kilogram with a 2-5 win-loss record. proved to their opponents that they could be deadly part of the team. Salle was an incomplete violation because only one and competed in the tournament, they still had three first place (300m), and Macalinao (400m) finished next to the University divisions. Franz Atutubo, meanwhile, took home A day earlier, Sept. 22, the DLSU Beach Spikers in years to come and are capable of winning against This kind of coach is the one that I admire—one player was not around. finishes in different events, and all participating players bested of the Philippines (UP) at second place. a bronze medal for the minus 81 division. The were also eliminated from UAAP competition as the event’s strongest contenders. Team captain Justine who believes in the capability of his players, and is Mercado also stressed that despite having their their previous scores. Other notable performances include Lady Trackster Mary Lady Judokas were led by Renelyn Benigay, who they faltered to the shaky N a t i o n a l Marchadesch, for example, noted that they had close ready to fight for those who deserve the position to reserve player Kaye Martinez present before their bringing pride to the team, coaches, and herself was Lady An Bucog’s fourth place finish in the 500m run, after a year of finished with a gold medal for the minus 48 divi- University duo in three sets. games against some very formidable squads such as play. It is just so frustrating that I know a coach who game, the UAAP officials did not allow her to substitute Trackster and birthday girl Phoebee Que, who finished first not participating in the said event. Teammate Nelly dela Cruz, sion, and Reeka Senales, who took home another The Spikers e n d e d the University of the East (UE), which is currently at has a bias against some of his players. Well, it is a because according to the rules, the starter can only place in the high jump event with 155m—besting her old jump meanwhile, finished fifth in the 400m dash with the time of bronze medal in the minus 63 weight class. S e a s o n number three in the standings. team, but through my observations, players coming be substituted if she gets injured and must present a record of 150m. Finishing in the top five of the high jump 107.97 seconds. “Maganda ang performance ng team; mga 70 with a His tandem with Ralph Ocampo lost to UE in two from the coach’s former team are being favored to the medical certificate to the board for their review. event was teammate and older sister Princess Que with 145m. Both coaches of the Green and Lady Tracksters were present pinaghirapan ng team ay nag pay-off na rin. Naabot 1-6 win- sets at 18-21, 18-21; however it was an achievement detriment of veteran and experienced players, who I The Volleybelles could have improved their Another Lady Trackster, Karina Bacsain, finished ninth place, on the day of the competition and were pleased with the teams’ namin 90 percent ng aming expectations (The team l o s s for him as they did not really expect that they would know are better and are also part of the team. standings if they were given a chance to play UP. “UP with 140m. performance: “Masama ang panahon ngayon, wala masyadong players, performed well, and our hardwork paid off. We record. get close against the tournament’s top team. He said Coaches should believe in their players; they is not a strong contender, kung nakalaro sana kami nung Green Trackster Lawrence Macalinao emerged first place they are only a few. Kung sunny man, siguradong nandito ang ibang met 90 percent of our expectations),” said Coach “Malakas sila so iniisip na namin na hindi kami mananalo dun are, after all, one team. The success of the team is Sunday, 3-4 sana. Kasi sure win na eh (Had we been in the 400m dash with a time of 52.5 seconds. In the same race, mga players at maglalaro sila, pero okay lang naman (The weather is Sam Bernales. o lalamangan nila kami pero yung game namin dikit lang, pati the success of everyone in the team. Yes, I know able to play that Sunday, we could’ve been at 3-4 PHOTO BY KRIZIA PARAS team captain Edmar Dionson bagged the sixth spot after clock- bad right now; our other players weren’t able to come and play, The Green Judokas finished fourth in Season coach namin nagulat.” (They were a strong team so we that the coach knows the best for the team, but no because it’s a sure win),” Mercado remarked. First place. Lawrence Macalinao finishes ing 56.5 seconds. but nonetheless, the team played well),” remarked Assistant 68; on the other hand, the Lady Judokas main- were thinking that we would not be able to win against biases please. A coach should give equal treatment Despite leaving the sand court early, the first in the 400m dash. The combined team of Green Tracksters Lawrence Macal- Coach Jeoffrey Chua. tained their second place standing. them or that they would outscore us, but our game was to all of his or her players. Each player has a distinct beach volley neophytes displayed impressive close; even our coach was surprised.) skill, and this should not be ignored simply because performances in almost all their games— Still, Marchadesch pointed out that they have to do of favoritism. most notably, during their three-set matches against favorites Ateneo de a lot of adjustments and preparations to contend in the future. The team, he said, lacked communication and Last Oct. 7, I witnessed a historical basketball Manila University (AdMU) and Far inside play, and were at times out of condition. game, as the Green Archers dominated the UE Red Eastern University (FEU). Like the Lady Spikers’ Jacqueline Alarca and Warriors. The game was just one of the three men’s It was the first time of Stephanie Mercado, the duo of Marchadesch and basketball games I witnessed live this season, and, DLSU to join the beach volley Ocampo were not really used to outdoor volleyball. luckily enough, it was the team’s last game. tournament in the UAAP after “Mahirap gumalaw, mahirap tumalon sa loob ng court kasi Honestly, though the Green Archers were ahead a yearlong hiatus last season, when the mabuhangin tsaka malalakas yung kalaban namin (It was in the series, I did not think that they will pull away sport was first included in the long list hard to move, it was hard to jump inside the court with the win in the second game. Besides, the Red of UAAP events. Mercado shared that because it was sandy and our opponents were strong),” Warriors swept their 14 games in the elimination they learned a lot from their first recounted Marchadesch. round, and they had the ability to comeback from UAAP Beach Volley experience. The captain pointed out that beach volleyball is a being a game down in the series. I forecasted that UE “First, na-excite ako kasi siyempre mental sport. According to him, a player needs to hit would come out big and force a third game, but I was first timeko maglaro tapos ine-expect the ball not too hard and be intelligent enough to place wrong: The Green Archers had the momentum from ko na rin na magiging mahirap siya the ball wherever direction he wants it to go. A team’s the beginning of the last game, and sustained their kasi dalawa lang kami andun nga victory, in turn, is decided with offensive strategies and ground whenever the Red Warriors made a run. first time namin and di kami good receptions. The Warriors are an excellent team with a masyado nag-train dun kasi In preparation for the next UAAP Season, great coach. They would not be able to win all their naka-focus kami sa indoor the Green Spikers are considering participation in matches in the elimination round if they only had training (First, I got excited tournaments such as the March 2008 Nestea Beach luck on their side all this time. UE has always been because of course it was my Volleyball Tournament. part of the Final Four, but they always seem to have first time to play [on sand] and I was already expecting a problem in protecting whatever advantage they e r r a t a have coming into the crucial games. This season, that it would really be tough Lady Archer Dinn Yamamoto’s name was mis- they seemed invulnerable heading into the finals, and we were just two playing takenly put as “Amina” last month. The reason but as they always say, “never estimate the heart of a inside. It was our first time for Coach Almadro’s resignation should also have Route to victory. The Green Archers, during the semis against AdMU and the finals against UE, overcame tremendous odds to prove themselves worthy champions in the UAAP’s 70th season. champion.” Heart—and experience—won it for the and we were not really training outdoors because been excluded from the Beach Volleyball article. Green Archers. Close Fight. PHOTO BY ERIKA SERRANO PHOTOS BY ERIKA SERRANO AND JENNERSON ONG The LaSallian apologizes for the errors. A Beach Volleybelle blocks an opponent’s spike. LaSallianThe ports v o l . x lv i i n o . 5 Sbastion of issue-oriented critical thinking 15 october 2007 ARCHERS Vindicated by DEAN SEDRICK CARLOS AND tempted to rally as Paul Lee brought them back within six assist, and one FLOREN FAYE CHUA two, 61-59, with a fadeaway jumper and two conversions performance. from the stripe. But charities from Casio and TY Tang Mythical Five mem- n an ironic twist of fate, the DLSU Green extended the lead to 64-59. ber Rico Maierhoffer Two costly misses by Mark Borboran from the foul posted a double-dou- Archers swept the mighty University of line helped seal the fate of the Warriors as JV Casio, ble with 11 points and the East (UE) Red Warriors—who blazed who had another clutch performance with nine points 11 rebounds while TY I in regulation, converted on a buzzer-beating, off-bal- Tang netted eight points through the elimination round with a 14-0 anced jumper to bring the lead up to seven, 59-66 with five rebounds, and four record—in the UAAP Season 70 senior men’s only 51.9 seconds left. assists. basketball finals with an exciting 73-64 victory at The game, pitting the two best teams in the UAAP Paul Lee and Mark Bor- the Araneta Coliseum, last Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007. against each other, was neck and neck to start, with boran topscored for the War- The win gave the DLSU Green Archers their sixth both teams failing to get some distance over the other. riors with 12 points apiece. UAAP senior men’s basketball Championship in nine But JV Casio converted on a drive to give the Archers Kelvin Gregorio chipped years. a 15-11 lead at the end of the first period. in with 11 points and “If only we can slice the trophy and halve it,” said The Green and White squad would pull away in 10 boards. Coach Franz Pumaren in reference to the Red Warriors. the second period, powered by a Mythical Five-worthy “I think the UE Warriors deserve the other half.” performance by Rico Maierhoffer—who had eight Clinging to a seven point lead, 52-45, with the title points in the period—backed up by a sharpshooting Archers steal Game One just 10 minutes away, the Archers wanted to make sure display by PJ Barua, who kept the Warriors at bay with TY Tang scorched the net as he scored that this one would not slip from their grasp. But UE, his three point bombs. The Taft-based squad walked nine of his 17 points in the fourth quarter, with their season on the line, had no plans of handing off the court to the applause of the La Salle crowd at but it was Rico Maierhofer’s defensive re- it over on a silver platter, as James Martinez buried a halftime with an eleven point cushion, 34-23. bound and split charities that allowed the trifecta, trimming the lead down to four. After UE The third stanza saw a rejuvenated Red Warrior Green Archers to escape with a win against forced a turnover, Mark Borboran let it fly from beyond squad going on a 10-0 tear led by Paul Lee, before Cholo the previously undefeated University of the the arc and drilled a dagger of a three—cutting the De Villanueva stopped the run with a layup at the 5:12 mark East (UE) Red Warriors, 64-63, last Oct. La Salle lead to a point and silencing the Green and of the quarter, followed by a Rico Maierhoffer alley- 4, 2007 at the Araneta Coliseum. White crowd. hoop layup pass to a cutting JV Casio, who converted Ferdinand drew first blood for Then, the Taft-based squad turned to a familiar on the three-point play—giving the Archers a 39-33 the Green Archers, making two early hero—Mythical Five member JV Casio—who answered lead. The Green and White led by seven, 52-45, by the foul shots. Marcy Arellano, on the other hand, with a three pointer of his own, stretching the lead back end of the quarter. made four straight points for the Red Warriors, to four, 55-51. UE would tighten things up with a deuce Finals co-MVPs JV Casio and Cholo Villanueva led as the game went back and forth. After a bucket by Mark Fampulme, but a Cholo Villanueva jumper gave the way for the Green Archers, with the former posting by James Mangahas, both teams committed a lot the Archers more breathing space. 17 points, three boards, two assists, and two steals while of turnovers: Mark Borboran capitalized on a JV The persistent Warriors never gave up, and at- the latter contributed with a solid 14 point, five rebound, Casio turnover to boost the Recto-based squad, SEE ARCHERS, 15 PHOTO BY JENNERSON ONG

“My initial reaction was WHY HAVE WE Ilad explains to punch by Philip Andrew Ang and Fampulme Jefferson Quincy Reyes before he could During the D l s u m e n ’ s b a s k e t b a l l give the first NEVER WON team’s second round match against the University of the East (UE) blow to my A GENERAL CHAMPIONSHIP? Red Warriors at the Big Dome last Sept. 13, graduating Green Archer teammate.” center-forward Brian Ilad was put on the spotlight after punching (THIRD OF THREE PARTS) Mark Fampulne in the last seconds of the first period, with the teams tied at 16-all. Ilad was given a six-game suspension by the UAAP Board shortly afterward—prematurely ending his last season as a DLSU athlete. Now, after the Archers have been crowned champions and much of the controversy has died, Ilad bared his side of the story to The LaSallian. What really happened? Still uneasy about being asked questions on that fateful game, Ilad said: “Rico’s hard foul against Borboran of UE sparked the clash between the two teams. Fampulme was pushed toward the bench PHOTO BY JENNERSON ONG of DLSU. Thinking that he was going to hit Simon back, my initial and expressed remorse about his behavior. “Of course I feel bad. reaction was to punch Fampulme before he could give the first blow Yes, I regret what happened. I wish I didn’t do it. It caused too to my teammate.” much trouble.” After this incident, Ilad said he learned something “I was shocked because I wasn’t expecting that the board would about handling similar situations in the future. “I would consider my suspend me for that long since previous acts of the same nature were temper next time. I learned to be more conscious of my actions and given a maximum of three-game suspension only,” he said of the [how] to handle my temper.” Board’s decision. (Office of Sports Development (OSD) Director Ilad, in conclusion, reported that he was reassured by the men’s Br. Bernie Oca, for his part, commented that the punishment given basketball team that it will continue to stand by him. (All Green Arch- to Ilad was a little severe, and that he had appealed to the UAAP ers had Ilad’s number, 15, taped on their jerseys during the Sept.18 Board to just suspend Ilad for three games. His request, however, playoff against Ateneo.) Ilad also acknowledged the University com- PHOTO BY ALVIN LAU was turned down.) munity’s “understanding and support” of him. Realizing the seriousness of his action and the impact it caused According to UBelt.com, Ilad, in 13 games played for DLSU this season, averaged 4.2 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 13.3 minutes. SEE WHY, 16 the team and the University, Ilad admitted to regretting what he did

p r e v i e W athlete revisited f e at u r e UNIGAMES Primer, 11 Mac-Mac Cardona, 17 DLSU-AdMU, 18 Find out which DLSU teams and athletes to watch out for in Captain Hook brings us back to his student days, and expresses his Take a closer look at the history and the not-so-hidden the upcoming UNIGAMES at Bacolod City. gratitude to the community and the basketball system that has made side stories of the most intense continuing rivalry in him one of the PBA’s best. Philippine sports.