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A NEW BUILDING FOR FUTURE LAWYERS. The St. Maur Hall will open its doors to Bedans this AY 2010 - 2011. (See story on page 2) SBCA-SOL ranks 2nd highest passing rate in the country Aquino still leading hristine aster alaba and abrina ila antos by C E H S J S 13 OUT OF 14 bar examinees from the first batch of graduates of San Beda College of Alabang-School of Law (SBCA-SOL) passed the Philippine Bar Examination last presidentialby Mary Rose Gonzales post September 2009. N MAY 10, 2010, the Philippine national elections were held With the total passing percentage throughout the country, raising the hopes of a better government SBCA nabs first of 92.85%, SBCA-SOL got the second highest percentage in the country following Ofor the . 100% CPA San Beda College Mendiola with 95 %. The Administered by the Commission The proclaimed president and vice- bar examinations were held all Sundays on Elections (COMELEC), the first president will be the 15th of the Republic of of September at automated elections officially opened at the . passing rate (DLSU). 7:30 am in various precincts within the by Adrian Val Lopez Atty. Bruce V. Rivera, Prefect country with an extension until 7:00 pm 12 Senators proclaimed of Students-School of Law, said that they of the same date. The elections covered Nine candidates in the senatorial TWO OUT OF two Bedans passed the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) board were confident about the students passing positions from the president, legislative, race were proclaimed by the COMELEC on the exam. He admitted that he had doubts and local departments of the government. May 15, while the last three were proclaimed examination given by the Professional Regulation Commission last year. about several students passing but he was On May 11, after initial election on May 18. Proclaimed senators make half confident with the batch. “We will not results, two presidential aspirants, Manuel of the 24 seats in the Senate, sharing a Christian Conrad Pasion and Angelique Aquino were the two Bedan graduate students that we are not confident “Manny” Villar and Gilbert “Gibo” Teodoro, part from those who were elected in the will pass,” he claimed. conceded defeat to Benigno “Noynoy“ May 2007 elections. Here is the list of the alumni who made it to the board exam, giving San Beda College Alabang (SBCA) its In preparation for the bar exams, Aquino III who got a huge number of votes proclaimed senators who will serve up to Rivera shared, “we invited the best faculty halfway during the canvassing of election June 30, 2016. first 100 percent passing rate. The national passing rate was 39.52 percent, with 1,886 that money can buy.” Most of SOL’s faculty returns. 1 Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. came from San Beda Mendiola, some of At present, Liberal party candidate, successful out of 4,772 examinees. 2 “Praise the Lord, it is our first which were graduates from Ateneo de Noynoy Aquino is still leading the race as University (ADMU) and University 3 time to acquire a 100% passing rate,” Prof. president versus former President Joseph of the Philippines (UP). “ERAP” Estrada. Aquino with a lead of 4 Rowena Carpio, Accountancy and Head, said. According to Rivera, students were more than a million against Estrada was 5 Pasion and Aquino were part trained with legal precepts and principles. Villar’s biggest threat based on surveys 6 Volunteer students and teachers also helped months prior the elections. of batch 2009. According to Carpio, they 7 Ferdinand “Bong-Bong” Marcos Jr. were “active” officers of SBCA’s Junior prepare the bar examinees for the exam. In the running for the vice- Since the bar exams were held on Sundays, presidential race is former mayor, 8 Philippine Institute of Accountants (JPIA). Carpio commended Pasion and every Saturday afternoon, students were Jejomar Binay ahead of Manuel “Mar” 9 Vicente Sotto III usually booked in Diamond Hotel where Roxas II. Roxas, as based on surveys was 10 Sergio Osmeña III Aquino, saying, “Congratulations. God bless you and may you have a successful they were given lectures and privileged of a also leading when Binay notched his survey 11 career.” good night sleep. slot days before the elections. 12 Teofisto“TG” Guingona SOL RANKS 2ND / 3

New Academic Year, Rosendo Herrera Hall to undergo New Administration renovation TV Series Review: Glee 302freshmen enrolled this term *as of 2 June 2010 2 NEWS 3 NEWS 8 FEATURES NUMB3RS 2 The Bedan Herald The Bedan Herald 3 NEWS Volume 16 No. 1 June 2010 Volume 16 No. 1 June 2010 NEWS relocation to the CAS building will be a new Rosendo Herrera experience for them, especially since college CAS cafeteria under new management students are different from high school SBCA hires new security agency by Philip Adrian Gungab by Adrian Val Lopez Hall to undergo students because college students can go THE ADMINISTRATION OF San Beda STARTING MAY 8, the cafeteria located thing is good customer service,” Ms. Ravago year BSIT student said. “Mas gumanda yung out while high school students cannot. College Alabang (SBCA) recently hired a renovation on the first floor of the College of Arts said. “Since I’m a sole proprietor who is caf ngayon kesa sa dati, mas nagkaroon nang Nevertheless, they feel grateful for by Sabrina Jila Santos new security agency, Jantro Security Agency and Sciences (CAS) building will now be here daily, naku-quality check ko yung mga space then, mas creative tignan,” she added. their new space. “Kami, privileged kami,” to replace Spectrum Security Services, Inc., THE ADMINISTRATION OF San Beda managed by Whoopee, formerly located in nire-release namin na pagkain. So personally The new cafeteria has been getting Ms. Ravago said. “From a small kiosk sa which had served the school for four years. College-Alabang (SBCA) has decided to the high school Student’s Lounge. nasu-supervise ko, not only the staff. At kung good comments from some of the students. high school, binigay sa amin itong college. 35 security guards from Jantro are renovate the Rosendo Herrera Hall due to The new cafeteria promises to may concern ang mga students, immediately “Mas maraming mga student na pupunta lalo Sana maiba namin ang trend saka ma-capture employed at SBCA, comprising 31 males the devastation made by typhoon Ondoy offer quality meals at affordable prices with na-aadress agad.” kasi improving siya ngayon,” said Abello. ang desire ng mga college students.” and four females, the agency’s officer-in- last year. value meals for as low as Php45.00. Ms. The difference in the cafeteria can “Ang food okay naman. Sakto lang sa budget. The cafeteria opens at 7:30 am and charge Ricky Martinez told The Bedan After several events and seminars Eva Ravago, sole proprietor of Whoopee, be seen immediately upon entering, with Mas gusto ko sya ngayon hindi tulad nang dati.” closes at 7:30 pm. Herald. that were held in the hall, Mr. Arturo C. said that they will be providing budget the walls now sporting new paint and some Still, some of them are not Mr. William Gonzales, general Solomon, the Buildings and Ground meals without compromising the quality of tables and chairs were moved to create more yet convinced. “Mababait sila,” Angelo SBCA-SOL RANKS 2ND/ services supervisor, said that the Supervisor, confirmed that before the start the food. She added that their focus is the space. Aventurado, 4th year BSIT said. “Siyempre, from P1 administration had decided to change of classes, they are going to take care of the quality, and the price comes second. Most of the students were surprised umpisa pa lang yan. Malalaman natin kung ok security agency, first, due to a regular broken equipment. They also promise to cater to the by this sudden change. “Noong pagpasok ko, sila sa kalagitnaan ng school year.” Here is the list of SBCA-SOL Bar Passers: procedure with regard to contracts. An Most of the damages were caused needs of students with their services. “One first nagulat ako,” Charmaine Abello, 4th Ms. Ravago admits that their AT THE READY. The new guards during their morning briefing. employed security agency in the campus has NACIONAL ACE MAVERHICK by the floodwaters that the typhoon Ondoy 1. Aquino, Benedict Benigno A. a one-year contract that can be renewed. “We [administration] want to were being evaluated as an agency, not brought. The stage was deformed and 2. Barron, E Patrice Jamaine T. “[So] when the school [administration] reduce too much familiarity. The level of individually. And with this case, he referred it eventually got infested termites. The 3. Casipit, Jekereen Joy R. decided to change [security] agency, we are friendship [of guards with students, staff, the “glitches” to the “under-performance” donated folding chairs of Alabang Town 4. Dayanghirang, Rochelle A. to notify the agency [Spectrum] that we and others] ay hindi na angkop sa security. of some security guards from the former Center (ATC) were all soaked up because of 5. Ferrer, Anthony G. will no longer be renewing the contract,” Nakakalusot ang mga violators. Because of agency. “It takes the image of the whole the water and caused its unpleasant smell 6. Frias, Ma. Karla Denise M. Gonzales said. that, naco-compromise ang trabaho,” he said. agency,” he said. and loosened screws. “Dikit-dikit kasi yung 7. Jorvina, Karmela H. Another reason for the Gonzales reiterated that security OIC Martinez said Jantro agency mga upuan kaya ‘pag nasira yung isa, sunod- 8. Montesa, Cyrus Richard A. replacement was the issue of “too much guards’ job must be “impersonal” or does will be most strict on rules regarding ID sunod na ‘yan. Yung iba naman tornilyo lang,” 9. Nueve, Thea Gicela C. familiarity,” which the general services not have personal reference or connection system and proper uniforms inside the Mr. Ricardo Ladanan, Instructional Media 10. Padilla, Rafael Angelo M. supervisor claimed as “critical to the with anybody. campus. Center (IMC) Staff, explained. Moreover, 11. Sanchez, Angelo Albert T. operations of the security.” Security guards in the campus the air condition and the water pump slowly 12. Sedilla, Jasmine P. broke down at the time that the typhoon 13. Verano, Tony Joy C. struck. St. Maur Hall construction extended until May 30 The necessary repairs for the Other top-ranking law schools by Adrian Val Lopez damage were not done immediately because were San Beda Mendiola, ADMU, and THE CONSTRUCTION OF the four- The rising population of SOL enrollees Parallel to the increasing the maintenance wanted to let the chairs dry UP. storey St. Maur Hall has been extended and transferees obliged the law school’s population in the elementary and secondary first and have the entire Hall disinfected. JUST MOVED IN. Whoopee brings affordable meals to CAS. until May 30, reaching almost 11 months relocation from St. Hall (College departments, grade school, and high school Also, there were lots of constructions EDMOND ALLEN HERNANDEZ CFPA RECITAL / since its groundbreaking ceremony on last of Arts and Sciences building) to the new students will use the classrooms at St. Maur occurring inside the SBCA area repairing of from P2 July. building. According to SBCA’s website, the Hall in the morning while law students will damages were on hold. “Our first priority is SBCA opens Education Program “They have the talent they need According to Jerone Almada, law building will also meet the needs of the occupy in the afternoon. The law library, to finish the areas that the students use every by Denise Monique Tabberrah Amcom & Co. Inc. project manager, the Rector-President, Grade School, and High however, will be exclusive only for law day,” Mr. Solomon stated. Mr. Solomon to develop, that is why they are involved in deadline for the P115 million building School for physical facilities. students. reaassured that the Rosendo Herrera Hall is SAN BEDA COLLEGE Alabang - College of Mendiola and Alabang will be offering for profession which is in the decline, another this program,” the Rector-President said. was supposedly April 5. It was then moved The first floor will feature a The development team for this in the list to be renovated. Arts and Sciences (SBCA-CAS) is opening the first time. area wherein you can have the opportunity According to him, the program should to April 30 due to the havoc wrecked by prayer room, a bookstore, and offices for project includes DCI Architects, CJT two new courses, Bachelor of Elementary Vice Dean Jose Vasquez said that to work abroad is through the education continue to develop the talents of the tropical storm Ondoy in the Rector-President, SOL staff, faculty, and Builders as space planners, Metropolis Education with Specialization in Pre-school the program has been submitted to CHED program,” Vasquez explained. students. and nearby areas last year. Eventually, student organizations. Construction, Inc. as contractor and or Early Childhood Education and the but the board of trustees opted to prioritize He added that there is a need He said that he was present at the the deadline was prolonged until May 30 The second floor will cover a Amcom & Company, Inc. as project Bachelor of Secondary Education majors in the resources on the existing programs. for Christian education today and SBCA event to support, encourage, and promote because of “additional carpentry works” in law library and two classrooms that can managers. A bank loan payable in 10 Math, English, and General Science, to the “Well, there is a growing interest can mold Benedictine educators who can for the talents of the students to be identified the project. accommodate at least 45 students each. years through school savings, fund raising CAS community for school year 2010-2011. on education, because of the attraction at least impart the values of the Bedan and developed. Fr. Dom Clement also said Erected between the grade school Six classrooms and an office campaigns, donations from alumni, friends Both academic courses are four- to work abroad aside from the nursing community. that he was happy that several students and the high school buildings, the St. Maur will fill the third floor, while a 500-seater and benefactors was made to fund the year degree that San Beda College both in participated in the culminating activity. Hall will be the home for San Beda College Multipurpose hall will occupy the fourth construction of the St. Maur’s building. “If they have a talent in performing Alabang-School of Law (SBCA-SOL). level. arts, it should be developed,” the Rector- New Academic Year, New Administration President encouraged. by Christine Easter Halaba CFPA recital showcases various talents MS. THELMA GERALDINE Baricaua was once again appointed as Director of Academic Richard A. Sobrepeña Information Technology & Allied Programs by Christine Easter Halaba Z division and Dean of College of Arts and Sciences for AY 2010-2011 in a general Rosario Mielma C. Aquino International Studies & Allied Programs SAN BEDA COLLEGE Alabang - Center pieces from Anton Diabeli and Johan Ms. Joyce Patricia Montelibano- memorandum released from the office of the Rector-President last April 30. Margaret S. Sanapo Psychology for Performing Arts (SBCA - CFPA), in Pachelbel, to name a few. Four ballet Aquino, CFPA Administrator, said the Fr. Alberic Lazerna, OSB was appointed as the new Director of Finance division partnership with Academy One, presented students danced in the music of ‘Holiday’ idea of offering classes on Performing Arts while six other officials retained their positions: PROGRAM COORDINATORS: Summer Showcase 2010 last May 29 at the by Vitamin String Quartet. among students originally came from the Carolyn R. Valenton Math & Science Rosendo Herrera Hall. ‘Colors of the Wind’ by Menken administration. Ms. Arlyn Gatmaitan Director, General Admin. Services Div. Rommel Miles E. Corro Religious Studies The Summer Showcase was a and Schwartz and ‘Can’t Help Falling in The program started from former FALLING APART. Chairs in Rosendo Atty. Ulpiano Sarmiento III Dean, School of Law Cynthia N. Manalo Physical Education culmination of all the classes that were Love’ by Weiss, Peretti, Creatore were some Rector-President Fr. Anscar Chupungco, Herrera Hall are slowly breaking down.

E D M O N A L H R Fr. Gerardo de Villa, OSB Principal, Basic Education Department done with the CFPA from January to May of the songs sung by seven voice students OSB and is still supported by present Ms. Magdalena Regullano Registrar INTEGRATED BASIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT: of 2010. Several students in and outside of who performed in the event. Special guest Rector-President Fr. Dom Clement Ma. CAS faces Ms. Amelia de Leon Comptroller Principal’s Council SBCA performed the piano, sang songs, performer on guitar Leo Nebrija performed H. Roque, OSB. It aims to promote Mr. Luisito Padolina Human Resource Manager Josefina P. Diolazo Vice Principal, Primary Grade School and danced through the show. ‘Capricho Arabe’ and ‘Recuerdos dela Performing Arts in school. Since children computer problems Vilma B. Clerigo Vice Principal, Academics Sharlene Morta, Patricia Go, Alhambra’ both by Fransisco Tarraga. are now hooked up with computer and by Julisa Ayson The additional appointees released in a general memorandum from the office of Cristina V. Frani Vice Principal, Student Formation Sharan Charles Daswani, Mia Angelica video games it will be a way to go back to the Rector-president were: Ma. Antonina H. Narciso Vice Principal, Student Activities Agudo, Sameer Lawrence Daswani, and SBCA CFPA offers classes on Performing basics that is Performing Arts. Poor internet connection and computer malfunctions were just some of Mari Katerina Santiago performed piano Arts Ballet, piano, guitar, and voice INSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS SUBJECT AREA COORDINATORS: lessons are offered not only to SBCA the complaints and inconveniences faced Joyce Patricia M. Aquino Center for Performing Arts Administrator Avelino D. Esteban, Jr. Language Arts English students but to everyone who is interested. by students and professors of the College Joseph Richard C. Renta III Museum Administrator Virginia L. Cangco Language Arts Filipino Ms. Montelibano-Aquino said in an of Arts and Sciences (CAS) who use the Paulito V. Hilario Research, Planning & Development Officer Wilfredo A. Abrillo Mathematics interview that they are planning to offer technical facilities available in the campus. According to Mr. Richard Visimar C. Mores Testing &Evaluation Center Head Isagani N. Nazareno Science theatre and ballroom dancing lessons soon. Leo John R. Cordova Social Studies 12 sessions for ballet lessons are Sobrepeña, Information Technology (IT) ACADEMIC DIVISION Departmental Chair, students were one of Mr. Reynante P. Izon PE/Health/Music/Art offered at the price of Php4,800.00, while SCHOOL OF LAW: music lessons are offered at Php7,200.00 the causes of computer inconvenience. He Atty. Marciano G. Delson Vice Dean GUIDANCE SERVICES: for 12 sessions. “We can expect regular said that they tend to interchange the parts of the computer units like the keyboard keys Atty. Bruce Rivera Prefect of Student Affairs Eleonora V. Gesmundo IBED Guidance Coordinator shows every year for everyone to enjoy,” Ms. Visimar C. Mores Higher Education Guidance Coordinator Montelibano-Aquino said. and other mouse parts. COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES: Putting control numbers on each Jose L. Vasquez Vice Dean, Academic Affairs LEARNING RESOURCE CENTERS: Rector-President supports culminating units and harnessing removable parts to John R. Jacome Vice Dean, Student Affairs Fr. Paul M. de Vera, OSB Chief Librarian activity prevent students from damaging the units Ma. Adriana H. Quioyo Prefect, Student Activities Mrivic G. Selencio Higher Education Library Coordinator Rector-President Fr. Dom Clement were the measures conducted by the IT Jean A Ariola Prefect, Student Formation Ruth B. Lazaro IMC Head Ma. H. Roque was also present at the event Center. C A and admitted that he was surprised by the “Ngayon, nag-“Deep Freeze” kami C D DEPARTMENT CHAIRS: HEALTH SERVICES: talents of the students. para kapag may pinalitan sa settings, maiibalik Rowena R. Carpio Accountancy & Legal Management Annaliza C. Tatad, M.D. Head N C A iyon,” Kevin Bucad, System and Network UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT. CFPA students show their graceful gestures at a young Y Caryl Charlene E. Jimenez Business Administration & Entrepreneurship U L

age. A P CFPA RECITAL / 3 COMPUTER PROBLEMS / 10 Shirley A. Padua Communication & Media Studies 4 The Bedan Herald The Bedan Herald 5 OPINION Volume 16 No. 1 June 2010 Volume 16 No. 1 June 2010 OPINION Out with the old, in with Haringkingkingking HETHER WE ADMIT it or not this made me feel real bad. I was frustrated, the small things that I enjoy are blessings Wwe all are in a better position in life sort of angry and sad, but I did not have any and should not be taken for granted. Little the new than others around us. We enjoy so much choice. So with half a heart I picked up my things like cold drinking water, clean Brigada UNO NALOG IS A thing of the luxuries that we more often than not take bag and asked my dad to drive me to the comfort rooms, decent meals, electricity MUDDY, STINKY, and dirty past. We live in the glory days for granted. Imagine those along the streets rendezvous point. and even cups to drink from. We all have A environment welcomed me after a very Aof Digital Technology. Photos of , those who barely have A bus, a Roro, a tricycle and a over looked the minute details of our lives long and tiring journey from Alabang to taken in the age of film used to take anything to protect themselves from the jeep later we were at the Mangyan village. that many do not have. I have seen firsthand , from Batangas to City, hours to be printed, now from your cold and those who are unable to have three Seeing the place where we were to lay our the simplicity and content in the eyes of the , and from Calapan to square meals daily. We often look past the heads almost made me cry. It was a small Mangyans. They push on with smiles on digital camera to Sitio Sangilen. This was for an immersion good things that are right in front of us and chapel, no beds, barely had benches and their face and still have the generosity to your desktop out focus on the things we do not have. no ELECTRICITY! Good thing was that share the little that they have. for BLF12 class. We had to stay and live Editorial of your printer. I was fortunate enough to join there was cell phone coverage to keep me I take that as an example, a pattern with the Mangyans for six days. In the late the Mangyan Immersion this summer and connected with civilization. The first two we can follow. No, I do not mean be poor The night before our trip, I eighties,viewing American TV shows I must say it was an eye opener. At first I and a half days were excruciating, but after or live like a Mangyan, I mean live in remember telling myself, “Wag na lang kaya took months before we could see them was reluctant to join, you see I am a person accepting the fact that I had no other choice simplicity. Share whatever you have and not ako matulog?” I was really excited for the here in our country, but with the who would go crazy if I do not see anything I came to my senses and lived with it. look for more. I salute Mr. Rommel Corro trip ahead. But after seeing the place, I felt dawn of cable TV we can watch almost built from stone and concrete. To me it Six days in this kind of living made for this great experience. Nuff said. that the excitement was suddenly drained was a waste of time and it would take me me see things in a different light. I realized from me. It was not what I was expecting. at the same time as the Americans. In away from my family on my birthday and applying for a driver’s license, it would Then the first night came. The take you a day to go through the whole darkness blinded me. All I could see were process and then a month to get your The quarter life crisis is true the tiny lights from the fireflies flying license, now it takes about an hour to around. The silence deafened me. All I NE EVENING WHILE waiting for just passed my junior year in college, I am crisis,” I thought, being stuck in life when could hear was the sound created by the three. Things have been made so easy Oan Adobe Premiere project to render currently finishing my on-the-job-training, I you should be enjoying it. Being stuck crickets in the mountain. The first night on my practicum office desk, I decided to will be entering my senior year in less than in a moment of “I-have-to’s” and “What- for us, so why not make the elections was hard, I felt miserable. It was not what I easier as well? browse Facebook and pass time. Facebook, a month and I will be graduating in ten would’be’s” when you should be taking with its popularity, could either entertain or months time. How fast time flies. How fast pride in what you’ve achieved, even if you was expecting. May 10, 2010 answered our A direct snore to my ears by my question. The debut of the automated annoy you. Unfortunately, after browsing and I think I am not even ready - too much haven’t reached your lifetime’s half. The my news feed’s content, the networking site unprepared that I cannot even dwell into “Quarter life crisis” is not easy. It will make friend Giovan awakened me. It was seven in elections proved to be a great move dismayed me and instantly made me post a the reality of the future. you think, plan and write down everything the morning. I looked outside Brigada Uno by the government and the Comelec. status expressing a sudden sadness. Thinking about it stressed me. possible in your life. Then you pray for it to (that is what we called our hut) and was Automating the election made the A friend commented and said I was Plans in life like, having to bag best thesis come true, then lose hope because you feel surprised to see that all the Mangyans were process faster and easier for everyone. committee’s questions during a series just experiencing mid-life crisis. I disagreed by the end of the academic year because I like you have nowhere else to go. already awake. I felt that it was too early for Although there were complaints about of hearings about the automated and explained how could I experience mid- wanted to, having to finish college with At present, I am already getting me to wake up, too early for sleepyheads to the procedure in some precincts, over- election. The technology provider has life crisis when I even have not had a taste an honor because that was part of the out of this crisis. It is easy when you begin get up and prepare breakfast. I was the one of my lifetime’s half? He was persistent and plan, venturing into freelance writing and to regain confidence in yourself and think all satisfaction was off the chart. The Of Robbers assigned to cook the rice that morning. I felt been cleared of its alleged involvement said I was experiencing what he calls the photography once I receive my diploma of the positive side of life. I may not bag best automated elections also brought in poll fraud, and has proven its “Quarter life crisis.” Still in the belief of my and traveling the world if ever my freelance thesis, fail getting my honor and get stuck in pressured since I do not know how to cook out the eagerness of the voters to be promise of security and accuracy of and Politicians argument, I again disagreed and said I was salary allows me (if ever) came into my a company all of my life, but I know that if it perfectly and I did not want my friends to one of the first to vote through this votes. just having mood swings. mind. I thought of ways to make it possible, ever that happens, it wasn’t any crisis’ fault, lose their appetite just because of what I had A few days after and I realize I imagined the wonderful feeling I might it was mine. made. It was not what I was expecting. process,and thus increased voter As Filipinos, the success of Sen. country, wanting them to serve our ill-fated T WAS 10:45 pm at Avenue. that the “Quarter life crisis” is quite true. feel if ever I achieve all of what was written. So kids, the “Quarter life crisis” After cooking and washing the turnout last May 10. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III and of Four men suddenly rode in the bus nation. Some of them made it to the post I Thoughts about the future flashed into Then I got the conclusion that it may be is true. When you are about to reach your dishes, we asked some of the kids to take But soon after the elections, the automated elections is something my girlfriend and I were in - two of them but some were not so lucky. my mind and happenings during the past harder than expected, too hard that it might 20’s, accept the experience and deal with it us down to the river. Getting there was one heated debates and allegations of poll to celebrate for. It is a sign that our in front of our seat, one beside me, and Let us be realistic, some of the few months brought me into a notion – I be even impossible. with smooth stride, that way you’re more heck of a trek and a really scary hike down fraud aroused. Losing candidates like country is headed towards a path of the other who uncomfortably transferred people we voted will rob us just the same. It And that was the “Quarter life prepared than ever. Ana Consuelo “Jamby” Madrigal, change and progress. Digitizing things seats around us. The bus only contains 10 is a risk, but it is a risk we have to take. a very steep road. My knees were shaking. Nicanor Perlas, JC delos Reyes, and is a sign of progress for a country. For passengers and one of the four suspicious The tainted image of the It felt as if with just one wrong move, a cliff full of big rocks and trees will be my grave. perennial candidate former President most of the advanced countries in our men chose to sit beside me. Amid politicians here in the Philippines is really It is yours And it was not what I was expecting. Joseph “Erap” Estrada alleged that the exchanging horns and speeding buses, one what the new set of leaders we elected should region such as Korea, , China and But I never thought that I would country’s first automated elections Taiwan, progress was brought to them may not be left oblivious. refurbish. They should not concentrate on WAS ONCE wearing an old-fashioned For the record, the 2008 student majority of society. Look at where they what they can give to the people but rather see something that night that would was marred by massive cheating. Enter by means of technology. In making From the start, I knew they were I Mohawk, as you can see on my column handbook of San Beda College Alabang are now, after 100 years or 150 years, they robbers. give importance to their image as a whole. photo. For those who do not know what College of Arts and Sciences does not are still on top of the list. They did not fascinate me. Seeing the stars and fireflies whistleblower Robin aka “Koala Boy,” things convenient, investors are easily I remained calm and alert. Two By giving importance to their image, gaining twinkle in the sky, at the same time lit up who appeared in a video recording attracted and are compelled to bring a Mohawk is, it is a hairstyle that some say anything about hair styles. It only says look at the appearance of their students, of them seemed to be in a hurry. They respect from the people will follow. would say outrageous because it represents in section eight page 75 under grooming they did not under estimate the capacity the view of the mountains. Seriously. I presented to congressmen, saying money to the country. Take the skyway impatiently tapped their rings on the metal The next six years of our nation is the punk rock genre. The hair is usually on and appearance that the hair must be well- through physical looks, but encouraged think it would be nice to see fireflies flying that he and his cohorts have sold construction as an example, the first seats of the bus - so much for my distraction. critical. This number could be shorter for the front center of the head down to the groomed without any outrageous color their students more to decide what is best in the city, with their tiny lights visible in electronically generated fake votes section that runs from Bicutan to A minute passed by and someone leaders who are preeminent. But it can be back area. Imagine the hair of a horse. My or dye; what will be the specific standard for themselves. I am not saying that we must the intensity of the street lights were used to to some national candidates, while Buendia took almost four years to threw something on my back - and I heard it hell for us if we have leaders who are just Mohawk lasted for four years, but every of a well-groomed hair? If it is combed? rebel against rules, but rather, we must have seeing. It would also be nice to see the stars reducing the tallies of others. Much finish, now stage two and three are drop on the floor. One of them was asking there because of what they can get from us. time I felt like tripping, that Mohawk One would not need a comb to make the our own rights to do small things without as bright as it looked there here in the city, surreptitiously in the form of compact almost finished. This is because of me to stand so that he can look for his There are things that are left by the became wilder and wilder. The trend grew Mohawk look good. What will be its basis? affecting other people negatively. It is not where it is drowned out by the brightness of flash cards, the ugly “dagdag-bawas” modern and updated construction “dropped object” on my seat. previous administration. Things that are yet as the students here in school joined me As for me, my Mohawk is properly aligned like smoking that would harm those who the lights were used to seeing. on my rally. Rally for what? A statement and perfectly shaved. Is it then a well- have asthma, cheating, that is unfair. It is (vote padding-shaving) system of the machinery. It is also safe to assume I knew that if I stand, with haste, to accomplish, to improve, and to change. I never thought that I could wake my wallet will be gone. I looked at my left. Filipinos already set the bar of expectations that would say, do not judge a book by its groomed hair style? No one knows because simply expressing your independence, for manual election still lingered in the that the planning for the construction cover. One cannot say how a student can it is not specified in the rule. me, my uniqueness to the world. up that early and do my chores. I never I saw the two of them looking at me - one even before the day of the elections. Elected thought I could be independent even in automated polls. was done using the latest 3D programs. standing. Failing to let me stand, he showed officials must not let us down. perform in class by just seeing his physical Many schools do not require But guys, at the end of the day, we that small way. While cooking our rice, I However, the House This is why we are proud me that it was just his lighter. Wishing no Change, as what we always yearn appearance. Physical appearance does not students to wear uniforms in order to call are enrolled in this institution. The actions just told myself that pressure is what turns Committee on Suffrage and Electoral to say that after nine years, we have pointed object will be held against me, I for and what politicians would always want affect the intelligence and wisdom of a themselves as a university or college. I am that we will be doing will affect the image Reforms head and Makati City seen something good from PGMA. immediately called the attention of the to do, is not an overnight occurrence. It is person. Look at Mahatma Gandhi, he is not against the uniform policy, for me it of the school. If we choose to have our own coal into diamonds and grapes into wine. old and wrinkled but look at what he has is an advantage so I won’t need to worry style, we must back it up with good grades. Rep. Teodoro “Teddyboy” Locsin Automating the elections is the first conductor and said “para” to make them something that we have to work for and And huwala! Pressure worked. done for India. Let us make it local, the late about what to wear next day. Some of these We can say what is good, better or best, I never thought that after a knee Jr. was recently reported satisfied step in making our country take the rattle. Fortunately, they left the bus. If not by someone who call themselves public Francis Magalona, he covered his body with schools are the best schools in the country, but we must be responsible. We are still of Smartmatic-TIM’s answers to the road our neighbors have. they only had good and believable tactics, I officials. They will only guide us but not shaking hike, I would be drawn by the tattoos but he still rapped at the age of forty, and also some of them are run by religious students, learning, experiencing. We just beauty of the falls and the river. There, I would not be able to pay my bus fare. transform our country into a haven. acted like a teenager, and motivated the orders same as ours. They think outside want to enjoy our college life maybe the best Noblesse Oblige realized that best things can only be found The Bedan Herald VolumeVolume 16 16 No. No. 1 Politicians are similar to robbers. At the end of the day, politicians hearts of the youth. Patriotism overflowed of the box, become liberated and hear the moment of our life. Except, politicians wear a coat and a tie are still Filipinos. Let us move and help in our country, the youth woke up from voice of the youth, their students, and the at the end of a road. Just like a race. If you and I consider them deadlier than robbers. them attain their goal and let us not be one apathy, and acted for change. did not run and get exhausted, you won’t Lorenz Roi Morales, Editor-in-Chief You will know a robber when you who just complains about the government. reach the finish line where the trophy is. We Justino Ramon Tayag III, Associate Editor see one - they have a different aura even They need their people and cannot work went there every day, despite what seemed a Mary Rose Gonzales, Managing Editor if they sometimes look as normal as you. without us being cooperative. Just like A taste of reality deadly road. I thought of it as a race, where Politicians, however, in their suit or dress what the Kapuso would always say, “May the trophy was just a cold and simple bath. you still know that they are crooked. Magagawa Tayo,” and the Kapamilya would WO AND A half months of stress, 10 harder than it should be. This misfortune is with your silly jokes and others who would Von Reinhart Gaa, News Editor weeks of keeping mum with friends, 58 added by grumpy passengers you encounter raise their eyebrows even if there is nothing Six days passed. And I did not Crystal Eduardo, Features & Cultures Editor Robbers use deadly weapons or always reiterate “Ako Ang Simula.” T days of commuting, plus 400 hours of work in the morning. The traffic and the rush wrong you have done. Just plain rude notice it. I was able to adapt to how things Rowan Joshua Dimaculangan, Sports Editor sneaky tactics to get something from you. By this, Philippines will not be Edmond Allen Hernandez, Creative Editor is what I’ve done and accomplished during hour, the shoving of people whenever you people, people you will never get along were there. I could even walk in the dark But politicians use money and people and one of the most corrupt countries in the summer. try to ride the train always gets me in my with. Fortunate enough, not all employees like them. I felt wonderful every time I where every street and public utility vehicle Anne Lora Santos, Office Manager they get something from us easier than As a requirement in our nerves. In addition, I pass by people who are like that, there are still some people you hear Wilma’s voice singing Tagalog songs. Christine Easter Halaba, Business Manager robbers. would always have someone who lurks and curriculum, my batchmates and I had to are born to ruin my day, people who do can share your thoughts with. She is a young girl that possesses an angelic Sabrina Jila Santos, Human Resource Manager Robbers cannot ask help if they waits for us. This may not lead to utopia, Adrian Val Lopez, Cirulations Manager work as interns in any company we wished. not have anything meaningful to do with All of these experiences is part of a voice. I got used to sleeping on our Brigada are caught, while politicians have the power but what we can do is lessen the negative Prior the summer, we applied in several their lives, but be rude just for the sake of career. A career is not like playing games yet Uno. I can even understand some of their to manipulate their surroundings. things Philippines is known for - impossible Maverhick Ace Nacional, Senior Layout Artist James Seimon Abrenica, Senior Writers companies, sending resumes in line our it. Proven, commuting is a challenge since we should take time to enjoy it. “Have fun,” language. The only difference between the but attainable. Philip Adrian Gungab, Yukari Kinoshita, Senior Artists Denise Monique Tabberrah, Julisa Ayson, Junior Writers interests in media like television, radio, and it takes a lot of your patience to the limit. is what I learned from my OJT. And now, I never thought that I could find two is the process of how they steal, robbers And then it was 11:30 pm at print. A few weeks after and I got a call from It is also a risk because you never know the that my internship has ended, I gained a lot some friends there. I never thought that Paulyn Cacdac, Ainna Fadul, Butch Angelo Moralde, Photojournalists steal before they run, while politicians run Bicutan. I can not help but stare at blank a network’s TV production crew, together people you are next to encounter. from the experience. I got to meet people everything there was wonderful. I never Ms. Jeusa Raflores, Technical Adviser before they steal. spaces thinking about what could have with my two other classmates. After traveling for two straight from the real life outside college, I felt the Last May 10, we voted for the happened to me. A few weeks into the job and I hours, I arrive at our production’s “pressure” they were all talking about and thought that I would love that place. I never politicians we believe will change our If only there were no politicians have proved that internships are never easy. office and blend in a workplace where expanded my friendship to the north. This thought that I would be writing about this. Publications Office E-mail: [email protected] I am not a morning person and getting more personalities are part of the game. will be missed. One more year and I will I never thought that I would be realizing St. Bede Hall, San Beda College Alabang Member: College Editors Guild of the Philippines country. We gave them our votes wanting who steal from us, there would have been Don Manolo Blvd., Alabang Hills Vill., them to win, wanting them to represent our no robbers that rode on the bus we were in. up for an 8:00am calltime is the worst of Personalities that you can easily get along soon be back to this reality I’ve been trough. these things. Muntinlupa City 1770 all experiences. Add the fact that I live in with and of course, others that you do Wait for me this time, it will all be better. And again, it was not what I was Tel. #: (63) 2 - 809 - 1781 Ext. 211 the south area, making the waking-up part not. There are others who would not jive expecting. 6 The Bedan Herald The Bedan Herald 7 FEATURES Volume 16 No. 1 June 2010 Volume 16 No. 1 June 2010 FEATURES The Student Executive Council of A.Y. 2010 - 2011 by Anne Lora Santos by Adrian Val LopezTips for Freshmen PEECHES WERE DELIVERED and platforms were heard, but now all the N THE FIRST few college freshmen days, attitude that counts and can determine how You can use books, newspapers, magazines, but also emotionally and socially. Stalking is over and its time to meet the chosen Student Executive Council Ithings can be like having a roller coaster far you will take. and free internet service in the college I hope these few tips can help you (SEC) officers. Before they serve the CAS community, let us get to know them ride—exciting and fun, but at the same time library for your research, assignments, etc. as you embark on your new journey in San better as ordinary students and hear what we should expect from our student uneasy. A lot of questions pop up and a 2. Know the school’s policies Beda College Alabang (SBCA). There are leaders. gradual transition of a high school mindset It is important for every student to 5. Learn time management still many things to be learned in college to college mode happens. Yes, one may know and abide with the school’s policies. Some may believe that “It is better life. Remember, it is but important for us surely miss riding school buses, having lunch They were explained to you during the late than never.” Yes, it is true, but “never Bedans to learn the Benedictine principle with barkadas, being chased by teachers freshmen orientation—the do’s and dont’s late is better.” Plan ahead of things, and of Ora et Labora (Prayer and Work). This for requirements, etc. The same nostalgia inside the campus. To avoid any disciplinary stick to that plan. Do not let yourself fall to will guide us in our undertakings and can goes with blackboards, chalks, crayons, and sanctions, follow the school’s rules. As such, chronic stress. Learn also how to prioritize bring us to greater heights. After all, we are spiral notebooks. But, the present time for always wear your ID within the campus and balance, especially with regards to your here in college to learn, so study hard and a college freshman is already a world turned premises and observe proper grooming. academic and extra-curricular activities. never waste the money our parents spend upside-down as he or she faces a brand for our education. new environment where independence, 3. Explore San Beda 6. Be proactive and join school diversity, and discoveries await. Knowing the locations of offices, activities Welcome, new breed of Red Everybody says college is a new facilities, and classrooms inside the College The freshmen year Lions! May you have a fruitful and beginning, imbued with new challenges that of Arts and Sciences (CAS) building can is the best time to establish blissful year ahead! will lead one to a more mature adult. And save you time and energy. The same goes your niche in college— for the freshmen, here are some insider tips with other places outside CAS, like the your schedule might not to make your first college days (as a Bedan) gazebos and the gym where you and your be so tight unlike that of smooth and easy: friends can actually spend break times. the upperclassmen. If you Refresh your memories of the places you want to be a school leader, 1. Make a good impression visited during the freshmen tour and try to a student journalist, a Right from your very first day in revisit them once in a while. cheerleader, a thespian or a college, you will get to meet students of varsity player, waste no time and different backgrounds. Some are super- 4. Catch up with reads make it to the student organization(s) friendly, knowing the names of every student Since it is already college, the laid- of your choice. they meet, while some are silent, as if the ice back study habits we usually had before in Also, be active in those inside them is still not broken. Some can high school are gone. College means more school activities that match even be from far-off places. Understanding paper works, and reading a lot can reduce your interests and goals this diversity can be really exciting. Just the stress as it will open you to a broader as a student. These are don’t forget to be yourself—plus the friendly knowledge and perspective. Professors may opportunities that should not factor—to get that good impression from the have different approaches, and it is better be missed—they will people around you. After all, it is the right to be prepared in case of “surprise quizzes.” improve you not only intellectually,

Kuya Ricky. the IMC is not the where Bedans spend most of their free time, A Bedan’s IMC without Kuya Ricky. The legend watching movies or just hanging around. behind all of our media needs, Kuya Ricky TSI. The humble utility of our has been working in the CAS since God college, making sure that our grounds are Pocket knows when. A cheerful man who takes care clean, the Titleist Services Inc., are the ones of our classroom and facilities reservations, to approach whenever we need our trash Kuya Ricky is well-loved by Bedans. bins to be emptied and our windows spic Dictionary Lee-Ann’s. Another food kiosk and span. located at the right side of the gym, Lee- Whoopee’s. Welcome our by Mary Rose Gonzales Ann’s sells stomach filling burritos and new cafeteria service, Whoopee’s, is this dumplings for a reasonable price. A glass academic year’s caterer of good food. A of sago gulaman also comes with every meal. small kiosk at the gym before, Whoopee Make friends with Ate Lee-Ann and get decided to serve in a bigger venue, replacing lucky receiving a free sago gulaman refill. last year’s ERV. ELCOME TO SAN Beda College Alabang Lion’s Roar. It is the annual PEP. Not the Pep Squad, but the W(SBCA), dear student! Now that you are award giving ceremony in the CAS, giving Personality Enrichment Program subject in officially a Bedan, let me list down some terms that recognition to deserving college students. the CAS, is a one unit course for freshman you will most probably hear in the campus during The Lion’s Roar consists of five major students. PEP is your crash course to the your four-year stay. Take this as your pocket dictionary awards and is usually held during March. Bedan culture and lifestyle. to the vocabulary of the Bedan culture and lifestyle. The Lion’s Roar will be having its fourth Plaza ‘Sang Bedista. It was year this academic year. formally blessed by former rector, Fr. Main Gate. The Main Gate, a Anscar Chupungco, during the celebration common term for SBCA’s front gate is of ties of San Beda Alabang and Mendiola’s where students usually hang-out before, publications in 2008. The Plaza ‘Sang CAS. This is simply the college you “Beda High.” If ever you meet one, befriend between and after classes. Students are Bedista is located in the middle of the car are in, the College of Arts and Sciences. Do him or her and make sure to learn more usually seen in front of our school’s logo park, below SBCA’s flag. not think twice when you see these initials about the Bedan culture. passing time or waiting for the next tricycle PRISM. Is the enrollment system because this is where you belong as a college G.A. Which simply stands for ride. of the CAS, making advising of subjects student of SBCA. General Assembly is a common term for OSA. Or the Office of Student better and faster. It was implemented in Bataleon. The nickname for group meetings in organizations in San Affairs is where the Vice-Deans, Prefects, 2007 replacing the old enrolment system. the CAS’ official cheerleading squad, the Beda. It is a term very commonly used that Staff Assistants, Student Executive Council Pub. No, the Pub is not a bar Bateleon de Leon Rojo, is the bringers of the word “meeting” is almost forgotten in and The Bedan Herald are housed. This located inside the college, but it is what school spirit in the college. Usually seen the campus. is where students go whenever there we call the The Bedan Herald, the official in the gym or sports complex for rigorous Gazebo. Located in front of the are concerns regarding the said offices. publications of San Beda College Alabang. cheerleading training, the Bataleon is all St. Bede Hall, the six “bahay-kubo” like Meetings are also held here occasionally. Located at rm. 83L, drop by the pub office about red and white school pride. structure, is a common hang-out place for OSB. You probably know OSB as and get your newsletters and special issues Becky. Your stay in San Beda CAS students. Aside from being a venue for Order of St. Benedict but when you step like the Sports and Features Magazine, would not be the same without Becky’s informal meetings and lull time, the gazebo into the college, you will realize that another Tsubibo Comic Book, and Bugso for free. hotdog and siomai. Yes, Becky is a person also has available wi-fi and electrical outlets meaning for OSB is “Over Staying Bedan.” and he sells the most budget-friendly lunch for your techie needs. This is a term usually coined to students In the course of your stay in in San Beda. Located at the left side of the I.C. The I.C. or the Inner Circle who have been studying in the college for SBCA, you are sure to encounter more gym, Becky does not only give you the best is the south people’s route to Las Pinas and five, six, or even seven years. Treat our words may it be from your course or from hotdog and siomai rice meals but also the Parañaque. Though having the privilege OSB’s as your dear Kuya’s and Ate’s who your group of friends. No matter how best service out there. of passing in this area requires you an ID, knows more than academics in the CAS. many they could be, make sure to impart Beda High. It may be impossible which is good for one sem, your way to the Town. Or in short for Alabang them in your Bedan way of living to have not to have a friend or classmate who was college building is sure to be faster than the Town Center is the mall for Bedans. Located the best college experience ever in your not a San Beda high school graduate or a way it used to be. a few minutes away from the college, Town is lifetime! Enjoy! 8 The Bedan Herald The Bedan Herald 9 FEATURES Volume 16 No. 1 June 2010 Volume 16 No. 1 June 2010 FEATURES

at Chobenito by Adrian Val Lopez Benitong Plaza 'Sang Bedista ERE IN THE Philippines, a letter “L” hand sign may have three prominent meanings. First, it may Hmean a “Laban” sign, which is widely used for political purposes. Second, it may mean “Loser” or naman bosing kung canned goods na lang in other words, an epic fail. Last but not the least, flashing a letter “L” sign—especially when put on the at bigas ang ibigay? In my opinion lang forehead—may mean that someone is a “gleek” or a big fan of Fox’s hit musical-comedy-drama show, Glee. naman, mas nutritious ang carbohydrates group are Rachel (Lea Michele), the A musical show that has AHIL BAGONG PASOK ang school kaysa sa mukha ng mga bayani natin na arrogant girl with the note-perfect exceptionally talented cast, Glee is the Dyear natin ngayon, dederetsuhin na nakalimbag sa papel ‘di ba? Pero your voice, and the handsome Finn (Cory perfect entertainment that never runs out natin. Para sa mga first year na hindi alam opinion is different, kasi para sa inyo Monteith), who has a real passion for show of surprises. Plus the synergy of drama and ang segment na ito ng papel may konting mas makakatulong ang datung kaysa sa choir. c o m e d y , explanations lang muna. Kami si Benito at pagkain sa mga indigenous people. Created With a feature called “mash up,” Glee is Chobenito ng Plaza ‘Sang Bedista. Kami ang Kelan pa nabili ng pera ang grade? by Ryan which Schuester defines as the combining really a boses ninyo. Kung titingnan mabuti, kami e Di’ba paulit ulit ninyong sinasabi na ang M u r p h y , of two whole different songs to produce a m u s t - kayo. Kung wala kayong mga istudent, wala grade e galing sa estudyante, sa performance Glee is an new and better musical arrangement, Glee w a t c h . kami. Hindi kami mageexist. Kaya kung ‘ika nga, e bakit sa performance ni Ninoy, ni American series has been a spectacular show to anticipate How we gusto ng mga ate at kuya natin na nagtuturo Roxas, ni Osmeña, Quezon, Abad Santos, that follows an at each week. Some of the “mash up” were wish it will ng magandang asal na ipatanggal kami, Lim, at Escoda ang pume-perform? Mas optimistic teacher, William Schuester who Halo/Walking on Sunshine and It’s My have more e’di ibig sabihin papatanggal tayong lahat bigating pangalan mas okay ang seeks to perk up the downtrodden Glee Life/Confessions. Their cast performances seasons! kasi nga kami ay galing sa inyo. Ang mga grade. Tama ho ba ‘yun? E di Club of William McKinley High—the one of contemporary singles like Don’t Stop lumalabas sa parte na ito ng papel ay galing sana payamanan na lang ang he starred in years ago at the same high Believing and Take A Bow hit the Billboard sa inyo. Ito ay para sa inyo. Ito ay sa inyo. labanan? Parang mali ata ‘no? school. With every student thinking that Hot 100, and achieved them some 500,000 Gets? Let us proceed not to the customer Pero ipang-tutulong naman glee club is “lame” plus the antagonistic role digital sales—and counting. service but to the topic: daw sa mga kapatid by Sue Sylvester, coach of the world-beating Like mash ups, the Glee group is Bosing, bakit naman katumbas nating nasa kabundukan at iisip pag-ganun. E yung iba naming sa gitna ng Plaza cheerleading squad “Cherrios,” Schuester’s also a combination of people of different ng pera ang grade? Narinig kasi namin nangangalaga sa likas na yaman ng bayan. ‘E mga kagaya mo na bossing din hindi naman ‘Sang Bedista. Umayos tayong lahat at job will be to make glee club cool again. backgrounds and personalities that works from an anonymous source na required bakit naman ganoon? Kung tutulong, bakit ganyan. Alam kaya ng bossing mo ‘yan huwag mamerwisyo ng kapwa. Sapagkat To achieve his goal, Schuester for one common goal, i.e. to bring back the daw ang pera sa subject nyo. Eto pa, di lang mas maganda ang pera at hindi masyadong bossing? ang komunidad na sabay nagwawalis ng have to unleash the inner star potential of glory their club once head. basta-basta ang perang kino-contribute sa maganda pag mga gamit, mga damit, Okay. ‘Yan lang muna ang mainit bakuran, ay sobrang makatutulong sa inang aspiring underdogs including Artie (Kevin Peer pressure, homosexuality, klase nyo dahil may katumbas itong grade! pagkain, canned goods at toiletries? Dahil nating topic sa ngayon, nagbakasyon kasi kalikasan. Okay? I will see you when I see McHale), a geeky guitarist who is on a social hierarchy, stereotypes, and Sabi nyo daw kasi dadalhin ‘yun sa mga mahirap magbitbit paakyat ng bundok? lahat e, kaya nadamay tayo sa bakasyon. you. Ayt? indigenous groups. O ‘di ba, makakatulong Naiintindihan namin ‘yun sige walang wheelchair; Mercedes (Amber Riley), the discrimination among different cliques are Asahan ninyo na sa mga sususnod na labas - Gusto mo bang maging susunod na Benito? Madali lang! tubby soprano; Tina (Jenna Ushkowitz), the the dominant issues in the show. Despite ka na, pag mas mataas pa ang contribution problema. Next time naman sana huwag ng papel e mas dadami pa ito. Alam niyo Isulat mo ang iyong mga hinaing, intriga, reaksyon, opinyon, punk rocker slash stutterer; and Kurt (Chris the harsh reality of high school life, Glee mo, mataas pa grade mo. Kaya naman go na i-base ang grade sa dami ng pera na ibibigay, naman na ang taong nagtutulug-tulugan e o suhestyon at ipadala sa [email protected]. Colfer), the boy diva. Also joining the may serve as an inspiration for the youth go ang students sa arrangement na ito. Eh idi-distribute pa sa recitation, assignments, mahirap gisingin. Kaya lalong dumarami kaso nga lang ‘di lahat ng estudyante eh rich - Mangyari lamang na sana ay iwasan ang mga bulgar at to discover their inner talents, and hence, seat works, at quizzes. Ayt? Intiendes? ang topic. Tandaan nating lahat, kung masasamang salita. Ang seksyong ito ng papel ay naglalayong impart them confidently with others. www.files.posterous.com kaya may hirit ang dear students. Pano nga Nahahaluan kasi ng hindi magandang pag- walang mali na ginagawa, walang malalagay magbigay ng impormasyon sa paraang katawa-tawa at hindi para pangalanan at siraan ang isang tao, grupo, o ideya. Bye El Niño, Bedan Heiress of the Dance Floor CITY CORRESPONDENCE / from P10 Renaissance by Anne Lora Santos Hello La Niña votes against opponent former vice by Julisa Ayson SUCCESSFUL IN a field that I am happy to show more talent together with some mayor Anjo Yllana who earned only has arrived 84,000 votes. by Philip Adrian Gungab E HAVE BEEN trying to keep our and below some mean value. It can be “with and that I love,” she enthused. Together with some of the young and fresh faces on T.V. every Sunday Wcool during the summer. Now it is detected through observing/monitoring by It is a real blessing for a young girl Philippine’s contemporary performers afternoon. For the post in the Congress, NYONE CAN BE a hero. games, and graphic design. A huge amount time to heat up. PAGASA and more extensive research for us to be able to start reaching for her dreams. like , Janno Gibbs, dominated the race as A We all have our own ways to help of the proceeds from this book is aimed to For the past two months of our to further understand the phenomenon. It is not impossible for this youngster. Ogie Alcasid and Jaya, Winwyn is part of Showbiz and Politics he earned 41,543 votes against Rolando our fellow men. We can do whatever it is we help the victims of Typhoon Ketsana, more summer vacation, we have been enduring Because of this, we may experience Teresita Ssen L. Marquez GMA’s7 new show Party Pilipinas, a variety Having celebrity parents puts Bernabe who garnered 24,409 votes; do to contribute to society. All of us can be known to us as Typhoon Ondoy. the extreme heat brought by El Niño, the cool weather we have been asking for is also known as “Winwyn” show that replaced the long-running S.O.P. pressure on her decisions but for Winwyn, Delfin Wenceslao Jr., with 6,579 votes; heroes in our own right and when tragedy The artworks, all beautifully the extensive warming of the central and this past months. The rain could fill up by her classmates. With “Well, they told me that I would be semi- that is okay because she knows that they are Epimaco Densing III with 2,818 votes; strikes our nation at its very heart and soul, presented in black and white, show a theme eastern Pacific that gives us drier conditions. the empty lakes and rivers that had been her high profile in school, who wouldn’t regular on the show kasi they know I am still still there to support her. Edison Janer who garnered 2,501 votes that is when heroes are needed most. of Filipino heroism, with most images But according to Philippine Atmospheric drying up. It will be our chance to relieve know this young versatile lady? May it be studying and they know that is my priority,” “I really just have to be careful and Fortunata Magsombol who earned "RENAISSANCE: ANG depicting known Filipino superheroes Geophysical and Astronomical Services stress and sleep soundly without sweating at in hosting events, strutting and striking Winwyn admitted. “But let us see what is sa mga decisions ko para hindi ko sila only 97 votes. MULING PAGSILANG" is a project saving people amidst the crisis, either Administration (PAGASA), there is a 35 night. poses on the catwalk, and even serving a going to happen next,” she added. maapektuhan that is why I ask advices sa Re-electionist representative initiated by world renowned Filipino comic pulling them out of the water, giving out percent chance that La Niña will be hitting However, it is during these rainy volleyball, name it! She does it well. That is Winwyn is also included in a girl kanila sa dapat kong mga gawin,” she said. Roilo Golez won the Congressional book artist, Whilce Portacio, famous for his relief goods and even fighting the storm our country and a 65 percent (probability) seasons when we are prone to accidents why many are amazed by her grace. group called, “Fabulous 4,”that is featured Same with her parents she also race in the 2nd District against Pedro numerous works in international titles and itself. You can also read each artist’s career chance that we will be having a normal such as floods and landslides. It would be a “Winwyn” is an upcoming 3rd in the said show. Hailed as the “Heiress of loves showbiz and politics. Montano as the former garnered being one of the founding members of Image history beside every art piece. The noble volume of rainfall. good idea to be prepared with supplies just year BM Marketing Management student. the Dance Floor,“ she is with , “Kinalakihan ko na kasi yung 97,964 votes while the latter with only Comics, and Philip Tan, highly acclaimed effort of these artists can be seen through But what exactly is La Niña? La in case. She always gets the first impression as Starstruck 5 Ultimate Female Survivor, Yassi showbiz and politics kaya yung dalawang yun 4,080 votes. penciller for DC comics. The book, which their contributions. Niña is the cooling of sea surface temperature Here are some tips to keep you safe “mataray” and snobbish but as for those Pressman, Princess of the Dance Floor, and is really part of my life and my families’ life LAS PIÑAS was launched last February 21 at the SM Near the book’s end, the artists in the equatorial Pacific, causing more rain during La Niña: who truly know her, she is simply described Diva Montelaba, Starstruck First Princess. as well,” she shared. Megamall Megatrade Hall, is a collection of share their own stories about Ondoy, how and colder weather. The term La Niña • Be sure you have enough amount of food. as down-to-earth and friendly. You will “It is not a permanent group and kami kami With all her responsibilities, NATIONALISTA PARTY artworks from 60 of the best Filipino artists they came upon the news of the tragedy and (“Little Girl” in Spanish) was used by many • Keep your house in condition so that surely take a second look once you see her lang lagi magkakasama eh. There is really a lot Winwyn manages to balance school, CANDIDATE Vergel Aguilar in the fields of comics, animation, video what inspired them to join this cause. Some scientists and meteorologists to differentiate when it rains it is safe from leakages. walking in the campus simply because of of good feed back about us kaya ginawan lang showbizness, and her being involved in dominated the mayoralty race in the of them are victims of the typhoon as well, it from El Niño. It is sometimes called El • To prevent dengue and other diseases, her good aura and standout personality. kami ng name ng mga nagustuhan yung dance politics. She tries to be an ordinary teenager city of Las Piñas as he garnered 168,309 losing their belongings to its raging waters. Viejo (Old Man), Anti-El Niño, or simply store water on containers properly and Add to that, she is the only daughter of two production namin,” she clarified. by going to school, hanging out with her votes against Liberal party candidate Some of them also share how they came up “cold event/ cold episode.” This condition make sure that the lid is always on. famous showbiz personalities, Joey Marquez She first appeared in “Candies,” a friends, studying, and attending her dance Felix Sinajon, Mark Villar won the with their entries. lasts for two to three seasons (six to nine • Prepare flashlights and candles in case of and Alma Moreno. show in QTV channel 11, way back in 2005. school. Congressional post. The book serves more than a months) thus affecting the economy on both brownouts. And now after five years, Winwyn is back Winwyn is a natural athlete and a Mark Villar is Presidential collection of artworks, but also as an the local and global scales. Also, La Niña Whether La Niña will be helpful sports enthusiast. Besides playing volleyball, candidate Manuel “Manny” Villar’s inspiration. We all have our means to help events are linked to a change in atmospheric or dangerous, we cannot really tell. Let us she also has the heart for wakeboarding. This son who will be replacing his mother, people, and these artists have dedicated pressure known as the Southern Oscillation just hope that the coming months will be young spirited girl just wants adventure. after earning 149,823 their time and effort to produce high (SO) - an effect expressible as a quantity that pleasantly cool and free from disasters. She got her passion for dancing votes. quality artworks for a non-profitable cause. repeatedly and regularly fluctuates above from her mother, a concrete evidence that Aguilar’s running mate Luis The people drawing these heroes can be truly she is her mother’s daughter. Bustamante was also a winner as he was considered as heroes themselves. “Anything you dream of is possible proclaimed Vice mayor last May 11 with Anyone can be a hero. The artists as long as you work hard and really put your 146,981 votes against rival Benjamin behind this book have proven that they all to make that dream happen,” she advised Gonzales who garnered 21,238 votes. can help a lot of people; even if it is only when asked what she wants to say to her The total number of voters through their art. If you are a comic book fellow Bedans. in Las Piñas were132,172 while the fan, an art enthusiast or just someone who She’s been greatly appraised in number of voters who were registered wants to help in his/her own little way, then our campus and now she is up for the next were 331,220 people. The voter turn- this book is a must-have. level. Thumbs up for you Winwyn! She just out was 64.90%. proved to the world that Bedans truly excel (RENAISSANCE: Ang Muling Pagsilang is available in all in any field they take. www.google.com National Bookstore branches at P500.00.) www.google.com The Bedan Herald 10 The Bedan Herald Volume 16 No. 1 June 2010

Pacquiao wins another title Let’s play a game by Christine Easter Halaba SEVEN-DIVISION-TITLE-holder and Philippine Online Chronicles (POC) OR INCOMING FRESHMEN, what makes it so different? That is simple. number one pound-for-pound boxer quoted Pacquiao saying, “Maraming salamat Fcollege is something to look forward You are given the freedom to break them. Emmanuel “Manny” Dapidran Pacquiao sa lahat ng mga kababayan ko, mga minamahal to. Then again, when the subject of exams, Now here is where the game snagged another title as he was proclaimed kong Sarangan. Aayusin natin lahat ng projects, term papers, and thesis come up, comes in. If you want to have fun in Representative in the lone district of kailangang ayusin, ito ay para sa ikauunlad the prospect of going to college does not college, then you are going to have to play Sarrangani last May 13. nating mga taga-Sarangani.” look as bright. it smart. This means being able to balance Pacquiao won by 120, 052 votes In an interview in “Umagang kay Most of you freshmen are your schoolwork with whatever it is you against his opponent Roy Chiongbian’s Ganda,” Pacquiao shared his agenda which probably expecting, maybe even fearing, want to do. Sure, you are given a specific 50, 000 votes. Last 2007, Pacquiao tried focuses on poverty, agriculture, fishery the incoming load of schoolwork for the number of absences allowed per subject. his luck in politics when he ran for a place and sports. On a separate interview in “24 four years to come. And you are right. It is But that does not mean you will use them in the House of Representatives on the Oras,” Pacquiao revealed his project aiming THAT hard. all for your own leisure. Remember, a day 1st District of his the development of sports saying, “Gagawa But if you think about it, college away from school counts as a loss. h o m e t o w n , tayo ng programa o batas para sa kapakanan is like a game. And then there is also teamwork, S o u t h ng ating mga atleta na nagbigay ng pangalan sa Do not get me wrong, I am not part of the formula for success. You will Cotabato but ating bansa na hindi naasikaso at napabayaan.” telling you that you do not need to take not be working alone. There are your lost to Darlene Pacquiao also revealed in an this seriously. Because right now, you are classmates, your friends. Help each other A n t o n i n o - interview that helping the Philippines win playing the game that will direct your life. out and you will make things easier for C u s t o d i o . its first gold Olympic medal is on top of Like any other game, you are you. his priorities. Also, the most-awaited fight given a set of rules; rules that you MUST So go ahead, cast your dice and between the boxing champ and Floyd follow responsibly. take your chances. And always remember “Pretty Boy” Mayweather Jr. might be Just like high school right? So to play fair. pushed this November 13. In an interview he said that Top Rank Chairman, Bob COMPUTER PROBLEMS / Arum, is communicating with Mayweather’s from P2 team but if the fight will really take Support, said. He shared that programs said that CAS should change their Internet place is not yet confirmed. “Pero were used to monitor student activities in Service Provider (ISP). “At least upgrade kung ‘yan ay maikasa ay pagbibigyan the computer laboratories. their hardware,” he added. natin ang hiling ng mga fans natin A student who chose to keep his The tuition fee for Computer na gustong-gusto nilang makita ang identity private said that the solution was without E-learning costs about Php1,650.00 laban namin ni Floyd Mayweather,” to pull-out the computers and replace them while the Computer with E-Learning Pacquiao added. www.google.com with new ones. With regards to internet, he amounts to Php2,450.00.

Aside from San Pedro and PARAÑAQUE do. News revealed that the messages contain Simundac, Senator claimed Re-electionist Mayor Florencio “Jun“ condolences and warnings about how his his victory against opponents: broadcaster Bernabe won the battle in the mayoralty family would be “wiped out before the year by Christine Easter Halaba Ricardo “Dong” Puno Jr., Ermie Espeleta, race against former Mayor Joey “Tsong“ ends.” MUNTINLUPA Rey Bulay, Rafael Burgos, Rodolfo Viloria Marquez in Parañaque. Aside from death threats through MAYOR ALDRIN SAN Pedro and running and Herminio Sorilla, as Congressman of Bernabe defeated Representative texts, rumors about his death also circulated mate Vice-mayor Artemio Simundac won Muntinlupa. Eduardo “Edza” Zialcita and Marquez in through texts. According to ABS-CBN themselves a second term after beating Former Congressman of the mayoralty race when he garnered 87, News, the texts started just three days after their closest opponents former Mayor Muntinlupa and Senator Biazon’s son, 127 votes and was proclaimed Mayor of Bernabe’s proclamation. He suspects his and Councilor Marissa Rufino “Ruffy” Biazon, also defeated Puno Parañaque. Zialcita garnered 79, 370 votes rivals were behind the death rumors which Cole-Rongavilla in the mayoralty and vice- Jr., last 2007 election and ran for senator while actor Joey Marquez only earned ended when he called for a press conference mayoralty race in Muntinlupa. under the Liberal Party. 39,459 votes. last May 17. In an unofficial tally of votes In an interview with Manila Bernabe said in an interview Gus Tambunting led the released as of May 11, San Pedro was Bulletin, San Pedro thanked Muntinlupa for that after his proclamation last May 11, he competition for the position with 101,107 leading with 103, 353 votes while his giving him ‘again trust and confidence.’ He started receiving death threats on which he opponents Fresnedi and Oscar Marmento said that he and his family are ‘overwhelmed said that only his ‘rivals have the motive’ to CITY CORRESPONDENCE/ 9 garnered 73,683 and 581 votes respectively. by their support.’ Simundac, Fresnedi’s former running mate last 2007, earned 89,873 votes against Rongavilla’s 77,140 votes. ENTERTAINMENT San Pedro, who faced graft charges last March for allegedly taking Department of Education officials in an all-expense-paid trip to Hong Kong after Councilor Allen Ampaya and a certain Amelita Argana filed complaints against him, was endorsed by the religious group Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) which helped strengthened his candidacy. “Taus-puso akong nagpapasalamat sa Iglesia ni Cristo sa kanilang patuloy na pagtitiwala at pagsuporta,” San Pedro said in a statement. PHILIP ADRIAN GUNGAB TRIVIA The school was renamed St. Benedict College on June 5, 1995, In 2004, due to the clamor after opening a of students, Rector/President College Department. Rev. Father Anscar Chupungco, OSB, made the historic decision to change the school’s name to San Beda College Alabang San Beda College Alabang was f irst established as Benedictine Abbey School back in 1972.

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