Volume I Issue II December 2019- March 2020

B E UPDATED WITH THE SIGNS OF THE TIMES ACAChttps://www.facebook.com/ACTimes TIMESTIMEShttps://twitter.com/AC_Times CAMPUS NEWS ASSUMPTION COLLEGE SAN LORENZO RETAINS HIGHEST PAASCU ACCREDITATION LEVEL

By: Breanna witnessing the stu- Status given by the Re-accreditation pro- that meet the standards the education system. Fenella Rain E. dents’ talents in their Commission on High- cess is due in 2025. of quality education. PAASCU is a private Muyco academics. They in- er Education (CHED), It is commonly com- accrediting body that spected the campus the highest grant PAASCU is an inde- pared to CHED, which goes through several Assumption College grounds, noting its among private institu- pendent organization is a part of the govern- private schools that San Lorenzo (AC) facilities, community tions in recognition of that accredits applied ment inclined agen- have applied for the retains its highest ac- involvement, adminis- its accomplishments in academic programs da aiming to reform accreditation. creditation level grant- tration, and the Abil- the educational front, ed by the Philippine ity Based Learning valid until 2021. Accrediting Associ- (ABLE) Curriculum. AC’S 2nd SEMESTER ation of School Col- The Board also orga- The Level IV accred- leges and Universities nized an assembly to itation comes with its WRAPS ONLINE AMID (PAASCU) Board, talk with the students advantages of being marking a milestone regarding their per- given the authority to its consistent Lev- ception of the school’s to offer new graduate CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC el IV standing since efforts in providing programs in line with By: Denisse Kyle A. Virtucio quality education. existing courses, open Academic Year (A.Y.) Assumption College the uncharted waters Quarantine (ECQ) to distance learning ed- 2014 - 2015. San Lorenzo (AC) of the so-called "new arrest the spread of the Attaining this level, ucation, and extend culminated Academ- normal." The shift had disease. What started the institution testi- PAASCU accreditors classes with prior no- ic Year 2019–2020 tremendously affected as temporary measures fies its standards on previously visited AC tice to the CHED Re- online as cases of students, faculty, and to supplement learn- forming future wom- during its General Ed- gional Office. Coronavirus Disease staff alike as they grap- ing until regular class- en leaders of faith and ucation (GenEd) cul- 2019 (COVID-19) pled with the harsh re- es resumed soon esca- action. The school also minating week around AC will hold its latest in the country per- alities of online learn- lated into numerous holds an Autonomous late November 2019, accreditation status. sist, urging students ing during a national extensions of the ECQ to flock over Google healthcare crisis. ruling. It urged the ad- Classroom to finish ministration to fore- all their academic re- The school had first go an unprecedented quirements. suspended class- long-term framework es independently to finish the semester Standard affairs of the in early March un- online. institution were put til President Rodrigo to an abrupt halt due Duterte placed the Na- Such a drastic change to the surging pan- tional Capital Region in platform and in- demic – forcing the (NCR) and Luzon on struction came with it As COVID-19 cases rise, several academic institutions implement an online mode of learning; entire AC communi- lockdown under an campus-wide concern students grapple with connectivity issues, especially scholars living in rural areas. ty to blindly navigate Enhanced Community throughout members Image Source: Rappler Continued to Page 2 OPINION FEATURE SPORTS Months after Coronavirus Disease Assumption College San Lorenzo (AC) Assumption College San Lorenzo 2019 (COVID-19) entered the coun- hosted the 18th season of Women’s (AC) released a school policy ad- try, President Rodrigo Duterte has Colleges Sports Association (WCSA) dressed to the AC community that been addressing the urgent medical Competition with the theme “Be the aims to encourage them to adopt an emergency the only way he knows Best You for Others” on February 1, environmentally-friendly attitude. how: reinforcing his brute military. 7 13 2020, at the campus’ Sports Complex. 21 2 CAMPUS NEWS

AC’s 2nd SEMESTER WRAPS ONLINE... Continued from page 1 of the institution, es- formation essential to ments to be submitted, pecially those who did their courses. Instanc- including the modified not have proper access es of teachers sending letter grading system to stable internet con- additional work with and the suspension of nection and devices to unreasonable stipula- the 2.5-grade policy – aid in their academics. tions that were against which concerned all the guidelines released scholars previously. Scholars got the brunt by the school were of this transition, also reported, further An "Open-Door Poli- with some living in bringing confusion. cy" of different depart-

As COVID-19 cases rise, several academic institutions implement an online mode of learning; students grap- far-reaching areas ments was retained ple with connectivity issues, especially scholars living in rural areas. Image Source: Outside the Beltway barely receiving any A graduating student to cater to students' reception, clinging mused, "I think the needs, while teachers solely on limited data transition impacted closely monitored the ‘WOMEN of ackshion’ on their phones to join my mental health the progress of their stu- online classes. One most […]. Every day dents and gave lenient concretized through ac stressed in an inter- seemed so pointless deadlines. Respective view, "Although people […], and it felt like I Chairpersons also im- have this perception of was just complying mediately took action taal relief efforts AC being a school for with the class require- and summoned faculty By: Kristel Reign B. Nucum the privileged, we have ments for the sake of members who did not a lot of girls who strug- complying and not re- follow online instruc- gle as well." ally learning." tion guidelines.

The admin was quick Another scholar not- The AVP stressed, to respond to similar ed it was hard to con- suspending classes in concerns expressed centrate. Not finishing AC was never an op- by the faculty. Library the school year more tion explored by the personnel immediate- profoundly due to the Council. "Too much ly lent laptops, pocket insufficient aspects of idle time is dangerous wifis, and reference learning straight out of for all of us. On the books, ensuring they a screen worried her. side of the students, we knew how to navigate She claimed, "It is hard couldn't leave you and Google Classroom. It to rest on the notion not know how you're was to guarantee the that we have done all doing – it is not some- observation of teach- our school work with- thing we remotely con- ers' full supervision out learning gaps." sidered; it is not part of during online instruc- the equation." tion, and the quality Dr. Maita Ladrido, of education was not the Assistant Vice Furthermore, she stat- compromised. President (AVP) for ed that the feedback Leaerning Innova- sent by the faculty and The Assumption College Community at work providing their support to affected evacuees of the Not long after, the Of- tion of the institution, the entire student body Taal Volcano eruption through several good donations such as food, water, clothing, slippers, fice of Student Affairs highlighted the efforts is being taken into ac- and many more. Image Source: Assumption College San Lorenzo Facebook Page (OSA) sent a survey in- made by the admin count as they plan for After the Taal Volca- were present to receive Institutional effortstended to consolidate to address these con- the upcoming school no phreatic eruption the donations at the prove that the school feedback regarding the cerns. The Academic year. "This is really a on January 12, 2020, college lobby to repack teaches women to live online mode of syn- Council, composed of work in progress. Al- the Assumption Col- them in equal distribu- in faith and action, chronous classes con- all Chairpersons, Reg- most every kind of sce- lege San Lorenzo (AC) tions before shipping true to its promise of ducted after receiving istrar, Research Desk, nario we can possibly Community addressed them off to affected -lo molding women of individual concerns Admissions, OSA, and imagine, we're plan- the immediate mea- cals relocated to evacu- ACKSHION. from both parties. the Associate Deans, ning." sure of providing col- ation centers. convened every week lective effort upon the The social transforma- The survey revealed to closely monitor each With this, she asks start of the second se- The Philippine Insti- tive core values that the students' struggle concern submitted to students to be patient mester. Entitled, “Taal tute of Volcanology AC leads its students to meet their require- update online class and recognize that Relief Efforts by the and Seismology (PHI- to include: Awareness ments for each subject guidelines. Aside from there will be difficul- AC Community” op- VOLCS) stated that the of the current needs of due to connectivity is- the survey, select rep- ties along the way, call- eration, the institution Taal Volcano eruption those affected; Com- sues and lack of an en- resentatives from the ing them to voice their quickly gathered vol- originated from its mitment to their vol- vironment conducive Assumption Student concerns and feedback unteers to help with main crater, spewing unteerism; Kindness to learning. Students’ Council (ASC) filed a as soon as possible. donations. ashes across Calabar- in offering their vacant anxieties grew over petition to suspend on- zon, Metro Manila, and hours to help repack; their welfare, all while line classes in response Currently, students The community was some parts of Central Simplicity for donating stressing over their to these grievances, who have yet to fin- able to gather non-per- Luzon. The calamity what they can; Humil- class standing and aca- which the Academic ish their final require- ishable food, clothes, resulted in the suspen- ity for helping within demic performance. Council took into con- ments are given until medicines, toiletries, sion of classes, disrup- means; Integrity for sideration. September 1, 2020, to slippers, and blankets tion of work schedules, allotting everything According to them, comply and garner a as donations from Old postponed flights, and to Taal evacuees and the arrangement did An agreed asynchro- passing grade. Girls (alumni) and the like in affected ar- having no self-interest; not cater to different nous structure was generous donors alike. eas. People living near- and making this oper- learning styles, leaving decided upon, with From the time the op- by Taal were forced to ation possible through others on edge to di- lessened online classes eration started, student evacuate, leaving their Oneness and Nature. gest the necessary in- and academic require- and staff volunteers livelihood and houses. 3 CAMPUS NEWS Ac’s general education week calls students to be engaGED By: Breanna Fenella Rain E. Muyco Assumption College sent any artistic mod- accreditors visited the San Lorenzo's (AC) el that compressed all campus. The Fashion General Education De- three elements of gen- Show was judged by lo- partment (GenEd) cel- eral education subjects: cal designers Michael ebrated GenEd Week Math in the Modern Joseph Bawer, Kate on November 27, World, Art Apprecia- Marin Villarin, and 2019, with the theme, tion, and Ethics. First Kristine Marie Rio- "Be EngaGEd!" Select and second-year stu- florido. The criteria for accreditors from the dents also presented judging encouraged Philippine Accrediting their booths and ex- the students to maxi- Association of School hibits for Assumption mize their resources to Colleges and Univer- and Women's Spiritu- integrate three of their sities (PAASCU) also ality and Theology. The general education sub- visited the campus and outputs were the stu- jects and create a casu- witnessed the three- dents' artistic fruits of al or formal outfit that day-long event. their interactive proj- resembles indigenous Janine Quinto (left) of BS Psychology bags first place in the 2019 General Education Fashion ects conducted for the or nature-inspired art. Show with her own design modeled by Faith Esguerra (right). Booths and exhibits youth in their chosen The Spoken Poetry packed the college atri- schools and parishes. showcase was held in Gen Ed week culmi- policies, history, na- active projects through um with the student's The second day of the the Therese Emman- nated in a showcase of tional flag, and the a forum that was also works, both for their culminating week was uel Building, where the freshmen's Global national dish, which webbed with Purpo- finals and the arrival the busiest day for stu- students - individually Solution Projects un- they handed out to the sive Communication. of PAASCU accred- dents who participated or in-groups - voiced der their Contempo- judges and to who- itors. The art exhibit in the Fashion Show their pieces inspired by rary World subject. ever stopped by their Efforts and hard work showcased multiple and the Spoken Poet- social issues raised by Booths and kiosks booths. All the while, a dedicated by the par- paintings, tote bags, ry showcases. It also their general education were set up to feature colloquium was being ticipants and commit- and jewelry. They were marked the first day subjects. their self-made coun- held in the Prieto Hall. tees were recognized handcrafted to repre- when the PAASCU tries, including their First-year students the following Monday. presented their As- The bar was set entirely sumption and Wom- for next year's culmi- Paskong assumptionista helps en's Spirituality inter- nating week. live out assumption core values in christmas time AC Saves Lives By: Jellen R. Lesiguez through annual of the program. Per- forming organizations blood donation drive such as Circulo, Voic- By: Kristel Reign B. Nucum es, and The Assump- tion Dance Company The Center for Social An estimated 100 in- (TADC) heightened Involvement (CSI) of dividuals participat- the mood by sharing the Higher Education ed. However, only 48 their God-given tal- Division (HED) of As- were eligible to donate ents through various sumption College San blood successfully. A performances. Lorenzo (AC), along simple token of thanks with Dugong Alay, was given individu- It was indeed a Merry Dugtong Buhay, Inc., ally to recognize the Christmas for the part- conducted the Annual spirit of volunteerism ner communities when Blood Donation Drive displayed during the Children are assisted by their assigned Ate volunteers during Paskong Assumptionista, Decem- they all took home a entitled “A Gift Straight event. ber 4, 2020, at the college atrium. Image Source: Douille Thiel Pelayo, Assumption College Noche Buena package from Your Heart,” on Assumptionists cel- tive and educational some of them confi- from the ACPC. Their November 9, 2019, The eight-hour blood ebrated Paskong As- games for the kids, dently showed off their little ones smiled their at the 5th floor of the donation program was sumptionista in a spirit while the National talents and skills while way home, having re- Therese Emmanuelin coordination with of love and kindness Service Training Pro- their parents eased off ceived new school sup- Building (TEB). the Assumption Stu- among invited com- gram (NSTP) students at their annual bingo plies. dent Council (ASC) munities, Punta Sta. served as their “Ate and raffle portion. Organizers provided and the National Ser- Ana, Sitio Kumunoy, volunteers,” or those in Paskong A gave life to donor’s guides to en- vice Training Program AHA Learning Center, charge of taking care of The joint efforts of the the core values of AC. sure the eligibility of (NSTP) Office. The and the Assumption them for the day. The Assumption Student It is not merely an an- anyone interested to overall service provid- College San Lorenzo children spent most Council (ASC), As- nual event, but also a contribute to the drive. ers were the Universi- (AC) staff at the college of their time playing sumption College Par- learning experience They also distributed ty of the East, Ramon atrium last December at the different booths ents Council(ACPC), that commits one As- waivers and preregis- Magsaysay Memorial 4, 2019. set up by AC’s own stu- Center for Social In- sumptionista to social tration forms to project Medical Center Ma- dent home organiza- volvement (CSI), and responsibility. the possible number of nila, and Our Lady of Students organizations tions and associations. the NSTP Department donating participants. Lourdes. spearheaded interac- During the program, warranted the success 5 LOCAL NEWS AC PROFESSORS SHOWERED WITH LOVE AND APPRECIATION ON EDUCATORS’ DAY By: Chestene Ysadel M. de Guzman President Rodrigo Duterte gives a televised speech to local government officials concerning quarantine protocols they must Assumption College fully comply with. Image Source: Inquirer Net San Lorenzo (AC) commemorated its PRESIDENT DUTERTE WARNS professors as students flocked together to cel- LGUS TO COMPLY WITH ebrate Educator's Day NATIONAL GOVERNMENT on November 13, 2019, PROTOCOLS at the college atrium. By: Jellen R. Lesiguez One of the highlights of the program boost- President Rodrigo the LGUs in a televised ing everyone's mo- Duterte addressed the message on March rale was the opening Local Government 20, 2020, stating the speech from AC's Col- Assumption College educators are celebrated and honored for their service in honing students Units (LGUs) to fol- national government lege Dean, Dr. Angela amid Educators’ Day, November 13, 2019, at the college atrium. Image Source: Jellen Lesiguez low the quarantine needs all their help Regala. She expressed performances for the and "I Won't Last a Day This commemoration protocols that have during this time but her thoughts on how educators shortly after Without You," as the offers inspiration for been set by the In- should note that the AC's educators self- the speech. Organizers event came to a close. all to continue shar- ter-Agency Task Force LGUs are not separate lessly work to shape distributed giveaways, Dr. Regala concluded ing their transforma- for the Management from the republic nor their students into teachers took photos at the celebration with a tive gifts and initiate of Emerging Infec- each other. women of faith and the photo booth set up final speech. change within young tious Diseases (IATF). action. "Let us contin- by the campus small women of the world. The National Govern- He later reiterates ue to celebrate the gift stage, and some partic- The entire event served It is an annual event ment should "call the the national govern- of teaching," she re- ipated during the kara- as an inspiration for dedicated exclusive- shots," and those who ment should call the marked with a smile. oke segment. all to continue sharing ly to teachers, profes- do not cooperate fully shots, warning those their transformative sors, deans, and staff and take advantage of who may go beyond Assumption Voic- Professors, Reuel Ruiz, gifts to initiate change of Assumption Col- their power may face standards and abuse es and The Assump- Pia Sison, and Sr. Myr- within young women lege, sponsored by the administrative cas- their authority. The tion Dance Com- na Maluyao were some of the world. AC's Ed- Assumption Student es, or worse, criminal President may stop pany's (TADC) Jazz of the musically-gifted ucator's Day served as Council (ASC) and charges. operations and issue and Hip-Hop groups educators who sang a memorable event for the Assumption Col- administrative cases showcased their tal- "Speechless," "Theall. lege Parents Council An increase in Coro- if necessary, to those ents through excellent Greatest Love of All," (ACPC). navirus Disease 2019 who do not comply. (COVID-19) cases led to imposed nationwide Duterte then ordered DUTERTE SIGNS SALARY lockdowns on March the Department of 16, 2020. Mass gath- the Interior and Local erings such as school, Government (DILG) STANDARDIZATION LAW work, public transpor- and the Department By: Kristel Reign B. Nucum President Rodrigo minimum daily wage tation, and other af- of Justice (DOJ) to Duterte signed the in the National Capital fairs, were suspended strictly supervise the Salary Standardization Region. under its implementa- compliance of LGUs Law (SSL) of 2019, tion. and apply necessary granting an annual sal- Panelo also said the In Pasig City, Mayor charges against those ary increase to govern- hike in salary was to Vico Sotto still called who reprehend. The ment employees start- stimulate productivi- for the operation of order given was after ing January 1, 2020. ty among government tricycles for the use Duterte received re- workers by providing a of healthcare work- ports that some have Presidential Spokes- performance-based in- ers and other emer- allegedly implemented person Salvador Pan- centive scheme. Gov- gency purposes. He their course of action President Rodrigo Duterte officially signs the Salary Standard- elo confirmed this ernment officials must explained the tem- in response to the pan- ization Law of 2019 that will increase government employees’ through a press brief- wages. Image Source: King Rodriguez, Presidential Photo adhere to the law and porary suspension of demic. Netizens specu- ing on January 9 at the dispense employees transportation could lated that the President Malacañang Palace. in four tranches every ment and the urgency who have continuous- put people at risk, es- might be referring to, Panelo explained the January until 2023. to grant government ly exuded satisfactory pecially those who do though not mentioned, President's desire to An estimated 1.4 mil- workers with Salary service for at least four not own private vehi- Vico Sotto. upgrade government lion public servants, Grades (SG) 11-13. months their mid-year cles and have no other employees' living con- including nurses and Once implemented, bonus equivalent to a option but to walk. As of July 23, 2020, the ditions, with the mea- teachers, are anticipat- the SSL will give a sala- month's basic salary. Philippines has already sure rationalizing the ed to benefit from this ry increase from 24.1% Duterte, however, dis- confirmed 74,390 compensation of all law. to 30.1%. Moreover, Some lawmakers have approved of the re- COVID-19 cases and civilian personnel. this law also enforces opposed the hike, ar- quest, and so the Pasig 24,383 recovered pa- In Duterte's fourth the increment of the guing that the increase Mayor complied im- tients. Meanwhile, the With the law's enact- State of the Nation minimum basic sal- was too small com- mediately. death count is now at ment, all government Address (SONA), he ary from P 11,068 to pared to the funds 1,871, with 28 more re- workers' salary sched- acknowledged the P 13,000, to "remain spent by a Filipino The President warned ported deaths. ules will be increased need for salary adjust- competitive" with the family. 6 LOCAL NEWS BAYANIHAN ACT WARRANTING DIVORCE BILL DUTERTE SPECIAL POWERS FOUND APPROVED BY HOUSE OF QUESTIONABLE; ROUNDS UP REPRESENTATIVES CRITICS By: Denise Y. Ventura By: Denisse Kyle A. Virtucio The House Panel has approved House Bill Public opinion chal- The petition alsoby the law and place (HB) No. 100, com- lenges constitutional- asked to annul the them under commu- monly known as the ity of the new Bayani- Inter-Agency Task nity isolation is be- Absolute Divorce Bill, han Act, questioning Force's (IATF) juris- yond the scope of R.A. filed back in 2018. the need for a law that diction to issue com- 11469 and impedes on grants the President munity quarantine their rights. Albay 1st District Rep- legislative authority guidelines. The peti- resentative Edcel Lag- other than what is nec- tioner wrote, the IATF The former law dean man, author and advo- House OK’s Divorce Bill. Image Source: Martin San Diego, essary amid a national has no power over the is not the first to ques- cate of the bill, will be Rappler healthcare crisis. law on community tion the constitutional- heading the technical bring up the Philip- House of Representa- quarantine set param- ity of the law. When it working group (TWG) pines as one of the two tives Alan Peter Cay- Congress deems fiteters, and restrictions was still being passed in charge of consoli- remaining countries etano, spoke of the that special powers be on how these guide- in Congress, the Act's dating the three mea- that do not practice same issue back in Oc- admitted to President lines should be defined provisions were first sures for this act. divorce, the other be- tober 2019. The Speak- Duterte to address and observed, much cast dubious looks ing the Vatican City in er stressed that though the surging Corona- less invent the Modi- back in late March, Lagman stated in a Rome. Deputy Speaker some may or may not virus Disease 2019 fied Enhanced Com- specifically with the discussion, the bill can Eddie Villanueva ex- believe divorce is the (COVID-19) outbreak munity Quarantine inclusion of the spe- save people from long- pressed that this will solution, this does through the Bayanihan according to its "own cial budget powers that term physical, emo- not help with meeting not mean committees To Heal As One Act bizarre definition." permitted the govern- tional, and psycho- ends or addressing is- are discouraged from (RA 11469), signed ment to "reprogram, logical damage due to sues, such as the high discussing the bills. previously on March Ibañez's petition is de- reallocate, and realign" abusive relationships cost of litigation and He elaborates that his 25. The law, however, spite the existing Exec- any appropriation in or situations. He elab- slow-grinding dispo- stand on the matter was subsequently put utive Order 168 signed the 2020 budget. orated, saying divorce sition of cases, which will not be followed, so under scrutiny due by former President is not a "monster" that he affirmed were the he does not see a point to its inclusion of the Aquino, mandating The draft also con- will destroy marriag- real problems in dis- in divulging any fur- phrase "other purpos- the IATF to expedite tained a section li- es — but the infidelity, oriented marriages. He ther. es" under the executive measures to protect the censed to "tempo- abuse, and inequality added that such would branch's authority in people from emerging rarily take over or present in the relation- defile the sacrament of No matter the oppres- dealing with the na- infectious diseases. direct the operation" ship. marriage, as it is devi- sion evident amongst tional policy of com- The E.O. is meant to of private business- ance from God. the senate, House Bill batting the looming observe Section 15 of es needed during the Conservative mem- No. 100 is still under pandemic. the 1987 Constitution, COVID-19 pandemic, bers of the Senate Concerning his appre- consistent progress recognizing the State's which sparked a fren- against the Absolute hension and others', and will be discussed Lawyer Jaime Ibañez, a role to promote and zy among social media Divorce Bill's approval current Speaker of the further in the future. former law dean of La- protect the rights to users. Although the guna State Polytechnic the health of the peo- former is no longer University (LSPU), pe- ple. included in the final titioned the Supreme passing, the latter re- LOW INFLATION RATES: WHAT Court to repeal the Ibañez believes that to mained, with an ad- law, stressing this un- keep people in their dendum of the busi- POOR FAMILIES FEEL ABOUT IT due delegation of leg- own homes with a "No nesses being "subject islative power beyond Work, No Pay" policy is to fair and reasonable By: Claire Justine J. Sarria the prescribed national severely against the Bill terms." Compared to May and maintenance hold- up, as there is a mini- policy is partly uncon- of Rights, emphasizing 2016’s inflation rate of ing steady at 2.7%; and mal chance of it going stitutional. the placement of un- As of date, the Supreme 0.9% (referring to the health, restaurant, and down any further. infected people in iso- Court has disapproved increase in prices of miscellaneous goods Ibañez notes, "Thelation for quarantine of the petition. Accord- goods), the lowest rate and services at a 2.9% Inflation rates are ex- President is merely purposes is a violation ing to them, it fails to the Philippine Statis- index. pected to go up within tasked to execute the of Filipinos' right to show the "grave abuse tics Authority (PSA) the following months. law," with legislative liberty and work. of discretion" commit- has recorded dates For less fortunate Fil- Aside from the usual power being vested in ted by Health Secre- October 2019 with 0.8 ipino families, this is problems concerning Congress. He stated, to include tary Francisco Duque percentage. The cool welcome news as the resource shortages, Filipinos not covered III, Cabinet Secretary down is off the 2% to lower inflation rateincrease in epidemic Karlo Nograles, and 4% target band that the affords them some re- cases, and natural ca- the Inter-Agency Task Philippine economy spite from spending lamities that disrupt Force for the Manage- holds. Lower food and higher for day to day production, marginal- ment of Emerging In- non-alcoholic bever- living expenses. It also ized Filipinos have yet fectious Diseases. ages and other costs puts extra money for to face more challeng- caused the 0.9% an- their kids’ education es: trying to cope with The Bayanihan Law nual drop. Other com- and daily “baon” and the country’s rising is only valid for three modities groups such some additional funds inflation rates. These months after its pass- as housing, electricity, to buy medicines. But families are the ones ing, but talk of its ex- gas, and fuels caused a the currently ultra-low most brutally hit by The Supreme Court dismisses nine-page petition challenging the constitutionality of the ‘Bayanihan to Heal as One Act’; tension is currently in 0.6% drop; furnishing, inflation rate has no this predicament. Image Source: Mark Z. Saludes, Rappler the works. household equipment, other way but to go 7 EDITORIAL IN TIMES OF PANDEMIC, WHO IS THE LAZY ‘JUAN’? By: Denisse Kyle A. Virtucio Disclaimer: The views of the author do not reflect that of the institution, Assumption College San Lorenzo We heal as one – or we officials who label the wait as Juan? people they serve as 'pasaway,' and 'tamad' In the advent of in- should look at their competence, insen- gaping mouths and sitivity, and projec- realize that this is the tive behavior evident reality for the every- among Filipino offi- day Juan in a desperate cials, this retelling of plea for food to satiate a cautionary tale begs their hunger. Mean- the question, "Sino while, theirs is a sorry nga ba ang tunay na attempt at an excuse Juan Tamad?" ("Who for failing millions due is the real Lazy Juan?") to their incompetency. Incompetency, which Months after Coro- led to the surge of this navirus Disease 2019 national healthcare (COVID-19) entered crisis, leaving the mar- the country, Presi- ginalized locked away dent Rodrigo Duterte in their homes under a has been addressing No Work, No Pay basis the urgent medical Editorial Cartoon by:Annwen Rose P. Lim – wondering whether emergency the only call for concrete plans ang gusto ninyo pa?" mindset, conditioning Juan Tamad than Juan they will die first from way he knows how: to arrest the growing ("What more do you the masses to find rea- Tama, indeed. the disease, or out of reinforcing his brute number of active cas- want?") sons to smile and push hunger. military. His attempts, es in the country, with through regardless When scrutinized un- from deploying armed the President urging But with people left of the circumstances der the public eye, the Ano pa ba ang gusto forces in the earlier everyone instead to starving at the brunt of in fear of emulating President instead sees ng mamamayang Pil- months to man quar- endure the pandemic a nationwide pandem- the titular caricature. this as backlash and ipino? (What more antine checkpoints to until the arrival of a ic, what left is there to However, when these an attempt at slander, do the Filipino people summoning military vaccine. do? What more do the circumstances are asking those who crit- want?) tanks in high-risk ar- people want? brought by public ser- icized the government eas, have been direct- Duterte elaborates, vants, those who call to cease their "com- We should not be dis- ed to combat an in- saying residents will Juan Tamad's staple this resiliency a form plaints," for they are illusioned by the ro- visible enemy through "surely lose" should has been used as a cau- of disobedience and not the government. manticized resiliency bloody means, even if they intimidate or tionary tale for all Fili- dub the people's situa- Called out for his mis- movement that only it results in the death challenge the gov- pinos, and yet the folk- tion as a result of their takes and asked to seemed to prompt us of innocent civilians. ernment any further. lore, which has often laziness, it posits the take accountability, he into settling with the He condemned labor been depicted as a boy, question as to whether instead chooses to si- way things usually are. "I will not hesitate," he groups and low-in- or even a young gentle- or not there is a reason lence those who speak We should acknowl- said previously with- come workers and man, has never before for Filipinos to keep on behalf of margin- edge that our country- out skipping a beat, asked them to wait for been seen seated at the smiling. alized sectors and dis- men deserve more. No instructing his troops government assistance Malacañang Palace. regard the truth of the more looking at our- to shoot quarantine even though it may be President Duter- matter at hand: selves as a mere statis- violators dead. delayed. Ceaselessly At the expense of te himself, among His administration is tic, no more searching interjecting fear-mon- millions, the Presi- others, proves to be at the brink of disap- for reasons to smile. This is despite mass gering methods, he has dent stays dormant in blind-sighted as he pointment, lauding pleas for support and since resorted to si- combating the disease dares to ask his people their less than bare The Filipino peo- an improved mass test- lencing public opinion through concrete mea- to wait for social ame- minimum efforts as ple want government ing capacity from the and critiques on his re- sures. Quite alike the lioration, a COVID-19 victories while saying, leaders who will put government to aid the gime's efforts. folklore, he remains vaccine, and other sub- "it could have been the welfare of those country as it enters an seated at his hum- stantial support from worse." they serve first. They economic recession, At the helm of this ble abode, far from the government with- want a compassionate threatening the live- tirade, Presidential the harsh realities of out a sense of urgency Enough is enough. It is administration willing lihoods of thousands. Spokesperson Harry the everyday Juan as to those who are suffer- due to this hypocrisy to sacrifice if it means Fined and arrested Roque, to comment he sits, mouth agape, ing. Instead, he focuses and lack of account- saving their country- quarantine violators, on the immense in- waiting for a solution his efforts on unnec- ability that puts the men – and not just branded as "pasaway" crease of COVID-19 to bear fruit and fall essary militarization masses at the brink of among previously con- or bullheaded, ques- cases, stated that it is neatly onto his tongue. and addressing irrel- further suffering. The victed officials. They tioned the President's not a source for alarm. evant issues, such as country is gradually want an end to tyran- directive regarding his Roque stressed the The icon, described as the passing of the An- entering the cusp of ny, discrimination, and choice of aggressive two percent, less than too lazy to the point ti-Terror Bill and the numerous problems injustice. They want to military acts instead 2,000 death rate of of doing mindless shutdown of the ABS- threatening to loom in be heard, recognized, of reinforcing the al- the country as of date tasks far from what CBN Network. As far the foreseeable future, and valued. In a time ready poor healthcare brought by this disease was initially asked, re- as medical crises go, all because of self-serv- when it truly matters system the country is "lower" compared to flects what continues the President sure is ing public servants the most, the Filipi- has. Appeals from the world average. Di- to plague the Filipi- ready to approach the who barely accom- no people want to be overworked frontlin- recting his frustration no image. The rise of situation mindlessly, plish the minimum what it means to show ers also remain to fall to the masses, he re- the resiliency move- and far from what was required by their job Bayanihan. on deaf ears as they torts, "Ano ba naman ment has escalated this initially asked – more description. The same 8 OPINION ABS-CBN Shutdown: Is his- tory repeating itself upon the hands of a dictator? By: Jellen R. Lesiguez “Philippine lawmak- franchise renewal in Looking back at our ers on Friday, July 10, Congress. Subsequent- history, this is not the formally shut down ly, on May 5, the NTC first time ABS-CBN the country's largest then issued a cease and was forced off-air upon broadcast network, desist order halting the hands of a dicta- the latest major blow all the network's tele- tor. On September 22, ABS-CBN supporters and employees, including Angel Locsin and Neil Arce, holds a nationwide against the news me- vision and broadcast 1972, former President solidarity caravan and noise barrage, a week after the House of Representatives denied the net- dia as President Ro- productions. Ferdinand Marcos work’s franchise renewal. Image Source: Jire Carreon, Rappler drigo Duterte cracks seized the operation of cember 2019, he de- interview, Duterte in- ing officials, raising down on outlets that The fact that we are in all independent media clared publicly, "I will dicated his right to ex- his middle finger, and have been critical of the middle of a pan- outlets in the country see to it that you're press himself, yet con- of course, selling our his leadership.” -Jason demic and losing a job and later appeared on out." One year later, tinues to silence those sovereignty to China. Gutierrez, The New is worse than before, national television to his words came into who blatantly expose He must also set aside York Times the urgency of Con- declare Martial Law. existence. The down- the truth, especially on his sentiments for the gress to decide regard- Today, in the Duterte fall of the Philippines' his bloody Drug War, meantime, as the live- It was, and still is, a ing this matter is very administration, ABS- largest TV network such as ABS-CBN. He lihood of ABS-CBN's “dark day” for ABS- noticeable. It is as if CBN is being attacked was put into action, even insulted different 11,000 employees re- CBN employees as a they are scared not to once again. The Presi- signifying the start of media personnel and mains in peril. total of 70 members meet the deadline of dent had accused the the government's tyr- called them names, of the Committee on who knows, behind network of bias after anny. Press freedom contrary to Presiden- Media is the voice of Legislative Franchis- all the sabotage. Un- it aired an advertise- is being curtailed by tial Communications the people and not es voted against the doubtedly, the Philip- ment in opposition to the President, who Operations Officean enemy of the state. network's franchise pines' democracy and his 2016 campaign, proclaims his absolute (PCOO) Secretary, Only a dictator himself renewal. Solicitor Gen- press freedom are at paid by former Sena- power to be in con- Martin Andanar, who can be threatened by eral Jose Calida, one stake in the hands of tor Antonio Trillanes trol, even among big said the current ad- the power vested in it. of Duterte's campaign these officials who do IV. It is also facing oth- and influential corpo- ministration continues To adhere to the truth managers and a former not serve the interest er accusations that its rations. Consequently, to respect press free- and nothing but the Justice Undersecretary, of its people nor hear members denied, such intimidation is seen dom. truth is their respon- filed a quo warranto their laments. Theas tax evasion, swin- among other media or- sibility. Let the media petition last February COVID-19 pandemic dling, contractualiza- ganizations that hinder The President must be independent and 10 to abolish ABS- is unfolding more than tion, illegally operating them from publish- learn to accept criti- free from political re- CBN's franchise. On the government's in- a cable channel, and ing information and cisms for the better- pression. At this time, May 3, he warned the competency and mis- foreign ownership. their opinions, in fear ment of his governance access to information National Telecommu- placed priorities, and of being imprisoned, — instead of harassing is what the Filipinos nications Commission some Filipinos are still Duterte voiced out red-tagged, or worse, journalists, delivering need, not the laws that (NTC) for granting the turning a blind eye to numerous threats to killed. countless rape remarks, politicians urgently network a provisional their fellowmen's suf- the network during admitting crimes of passed for their bene- authority to operate, fering. his term, and in De- How ironic that in an killing, bad-mouth- fit. despite its pending Mass Promotion and Academic Freeze: State of Education in Times of the Pandemic By: Chestene Ysadel M. de Guzman Anxiety, uncertainty, most impacted by this it affects Filipino stu- lack of basis for grades, panic - these are felt drastic shift. As the dents and households. and the possible de- by people worldwide government's response cline in academic as they question the to impede the growing Ideally, the essence be- performance would unforeseeable future threat of the virus, sud- hind mass-promotion compromise quality brought by the Coro- den lockdown imple- is the concept that no education. Necessary navirus Disease 2019 mentations pushed the learner should be left fieldwork and hands- (COVID-19) - sending Commission on High- behind. It gives aca- on training among graduates needed in everyone into a frenzy. er Education (CHED) CHED proposed the “mass promotion” of students to the demically-challenged Amidst the increase of to propose the options colleges and universities who have the “academic freedom” to students a chance to the workforce would decide. Image Source: ABS-CBN News cases, the recession of of mass-promotion or perform better in the not be achieved in the the world's economy, finish the semester by of the second semes- and caused an uproar following term. How- confines of an online and the spread of un- continuing classes on- ter, and mass-promote within students. Sama- ever, it undermines classroom. It is not a employment, people line, to universities and students to the next han ng Progresibong recognition among realistic goal to aim for are forced to adapt and schools. year-level to help them Kabataan or SPARK, those who strive in ac- and should be seen as shape their daily lives focus on coping with a youth group, raised ademics, such as schol- a temporary interven- to cope with this un- In April 2020, Ateneo the financial, mental, concerns in a petition ars, or students vying tion or a last resort. settling transition. de Manila Universi- and health effects of directed to CHED for honors and distinc- ty (ADMU) and a few the pandemic. The lat- about transitioning to tions. In an Inquirer article The Philippine educa- other universities de- ter choice of continu- online learning in the dated April 23, 2020, tion sector is among cided to halt online ing classes online was middle of the health- If mass-promotion is 75 university heads those that have been classes at the beginning subject to controversy care crisis, and how done long-term, the expressed their dis- Continued to Page 9 9 OPINION

MASS PROMOTION AND ACADEMIC FREEZE... Continued from page 8 sent on the matter, as in online learning, have the inherent right tary Alain Pascua in a postpone the opening pared or not, the key it would "fail to up- among other factors. to receive quality edu- DepEd press release. of classes to ensure is to move forward hold academic integ- Those without internet cation. The transition Laptops would be pro- the availability of nec- and conquer obstacles rity". To push through and gadget privileges to online classes is not vided to students and essary modules and along the way as we with mass promotion are already placed at practical for all Filipi- teachers in some cities streaming services to conform to the new during the pandemic a disadvantage. Only nos to adapt to, which like Makati and Ma- students. On the other normal. would result in more 67% of Filipinos have is why other methods nila, to support the on- hand, Senator Sherwin repercussions than access to a stable inter- of learning have been line learning endeavor. Gatchalian disagrees, Hope, persistence, benefits. What matters net connection, rely- proposed. The Philippines' edu- openly declaring his optimism - these are are actions and inter- ing on data, computer cational system is in dissent against an ac- qualities we all need ventions, educators shops, or free wifi to Local government dire need of reform, ademic freeze, stating in these trying times. and administrators access or submit learn- units (LGUs) and oth- and this is the first step that learning should be With the government's are willing to make to ing materials. er sectors are currently towards making edu- continuous. support, it is up to edu- cater to each student's collaborating to keep cation accessible and cators, school adminis- learning needs. This is The persisting threat the momentum going inclusive to everyone. The main goal of edu- trations, and the LGUs where distance, blend- of COVID-19 only and shift to distance cation is to ensure that to exert efforts towards ed, and other modes of intensified the eco- and flexible learning. When to implement all individuals learn delivering quality ed- learning come into the nomic division be- As per CHED, radios these plans come into and grow to the best ucation to all. As we equation, for strictly tween the privileged and television chan- focus, especially when of their ability - and I strive to rise above continuing classes on- and underprivileged, nels would be utilized, questions regard- agree. Learning should current challenges, line is not a plausible but the main priori- being the most acces- ing the continuation be unhampered, we ought to unify in option. ty should be bridging sible technologies to of the academic year whether it involves continuing education the gap between both. broadcast or air les- 2020-2021 are floating children in their early alongside combating The Department ofWe may be experienc- sons, as well as oth- around. An academ- stages of development the virus and exhibit Education (DepEd) ing a global crisis, but er manual resources ic freeze was brought or graduates prepar- the Filipino nation's issued a report show- regardless of any stu- such as print-outs and into consideration. It ing themselves for the resiliency, resourceful- ing the number of en- dent's socio-economic self-learning modules enables institutions corporate world. As ness, and determina- rollees this year (about status, learning op- in an online learning to have more flexible we currently face un- tion, through our jour- 21.7 million, as of July portunities shouldn't platform known as calendars and curric- precedented times, it ney of transitioning to 21, 2020) falls short of be compromised. The "DepEd Commons". ula. Senate Majority would be challenging the new normal as a the set target (28 mil- quest for knowledge This is to be used by Leader, Senator Juan to achieve continuity. nation. lion), due to the eco- does not have to stop schools with stable in- Miguel Zubiri, is a firm Our only option, for nomic crisis and par- there. As shapers of ternet access, as clar- supporter, believing it now, is to adapt to the ent's lack of confidence the nation's future, we ified by Undersecre- is an excellent idea to situation. Fully pre- Jeepney Phaseout: A threat to the Philippines’ “King of the Road” By: Trixie Nicollete N. Villarosa On June 19, 2017, the who can afford the Department of Trans- modernized vehicles. portation (DOTr), un- der the Duterte admin- I understand that this istration, launched the program will never be PUV Modernization successful if it stops Program (PUVMP), whenever someone which requires the retaliates, but that’s phaseout of jeepney the case - they should units 15 years or old- consider the struggles er until June 2020. of jeepney drivers and The program shows operators, and come great intentions, as to terms with them. If it aims to reform the only a few can’t com- public transportation ply at some point, they Transport group Piston expressed their utmost disapproval of the government’s plan to phase-out traditional jeepneys. The rally system and make it happened at the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) office along East Avenue, Quezon City. Image should be given an al- efficient and environ- Source: Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News ternative option. ment-friendly for the comfortably.” (DOTr, ization of one jeepney of expenses. As if they ernization of PUVs, as safety and convenience Considering that LTFRB) vehicle costs about haven’t been going a commuter myself. I of Jeepney drivers and we are experienc- 600,000 to 1.8 Million through enough, the see that this program Filipino commuters. ing a pandemic, and Two years after its pesos. Evidently, this pandemic happened. has envisioned a great our jeepney drivers launch, transport is a massive struggle Jeepney drivers had to future for our public “The PUVMP envi- have been struggling groups are still not in for drivers who do stop working for more transportation system. sions a restructured, for more than three favor of the program. not have that amount than three months and, However, I stand with modern, well-man- months because of the Thousands of jeepney of money, even if they consequently, began to the jeepney drivers aged, and environ- enhanced community drivers have been pro- worked every day un- starve. They begged claiming that this pro- mentally sustainable quarantine, I do not testing against it due to til the set deadline. the government for as- gram is anti-poor. The transport sector where condone the jeepney difficulties in comply- With their livelihood sistance as they cannot conditions given to the drivers and operators phaseout execution. It ing with the terms. An at stake, they have no fend for their families’ drivers are impossible have stable, sufficient should not be a prime average jeepney driv- idea where to get that needs anymore. Upon to meet unless the gov- and dignified liveli- concern, seeing that er earns around 500- sum of money to keep going out to the streets ernment provides help hoods while commut- it does not benefit the 600 pesos daily, with up with modernization to protest, it only re- for all those affected. ers get to their destina- drivers or commuters a minimum of 200 when they could bare- sulted in their arrest. This phaseout only fa- tions quickly, safely and in a healthcare crisis. pesos. The modern- ly survive a day’s worth I am all for the mod- vors the rich and those 10 OPINION PANELO’S COMMUTE CHALLENGE By: Kristel Reign B. Nucum

Months ago, Presi- lems, big volume of nations. In his final dential Spokesperson private vehicles, high remarks to the press, Salvador Panelo dis- population, and many he gave the public a agreed when asked if others. challenge: "If you want he thought there was to arrive early in your a traffic crisis in the The public demands destination, then you country. "Everybody the government to go there earlier." He suffers from that, that plan and implement told everyone to wake is a given, but there laws and policies to up and leave early. is no mass transport solve traffic conges- paralysis; hence there tion. There was also This particular answer is no mass transport a breakdown of three of Panelo made the crisis," he infamous- mass transit systems. public angry. It was ly remarked in a press The Filipino people seen as insensitive by conference. It was the typically identify the most people, espe- same week when all presence of a transpor- cially in social media. Presidential Spokeperson Salbador Panelo struggled to find a proper seat at the back of a Jeepney as he takes on the commute Challenge in October 11, 2019 Image Source: Interaksyon.ph major train systems in tation crisis given these Personally, I also ex- the metro broke down. situations. But the perienced heightened commute challenge. marked "late" by the to each individual Malacanang Spokes- emotions towards the He left his house in people, and for him, it who does that every In 2015, a Global Driv- person rebutted, "Ano issue, even if I am not a Marikina City at ex- was "okay lang." day. Panelo's remarks er Satisfaction survey bang ibig nilang sabi- daily commuter. Kon- actly 5:15 am, which With that said, I would were seen as a cover- conducted by Waze hin na transportation greso ng Mananakay, a was technically not like to reiterate that up since his commute reported that Metro crisis? Ang nakikita ko commuters' group, and rush hour. He took tardiness is permis- challenge did not end Manila has the "worst lang traffic. May trans- numerous netizens four jeepney rides and sible just because of well. He might have traffic in Southeastportation naman, na- dared Panelo to take one motorcycle ride traffic congestion and been careful with his Asia." The Philippine kakasakay naman tayo public transportation from a good samari- transportation prob- words to the public, Statistics Authority lahat,". What do they on his journey from tan to take him to his lems, especially if com- not os the Presiden- (PSA) knows that Met- mean by transporta- his house to the Mala- work. His one-way muters are doing their tial Spokesperson, but ro Manila is one of the tion crisis? I only see canang Palace for six commute took him very best to leave their also as a public figure world's densest cities. traffic (jam)[...] There months. He gradually 3.5 long hours when houses early and make representing the gov- With this, people re- is transportation, we accepted the commute it just should be 40 it work on time. ernment, and above siding in Metro Manila can still get rides.) He challenge and said that minutes to 1.5 hours. all else, a Filipino. He are having a hard time further explained that he would be taking a His commute ended After his challenge, he could have said better in transportation due there is no transpor- jeepney and the LRT. at 8:46 in the morning. said that his previous statements to really to traffic congestion. tation crisis because It was a bit faster due statement of daring "compliment" the Fili- This may be caused by everyone gets to reach Last October 11, 2019, to the free motorcycle everyone to wake up pino commuters' sacri- infrastructure prob- their specific desti- Panelo finally did the ride offer. He was even early is a "compliment" fices and deeds. Are Filipinos not smart enough? By: Annwen Rose P. Lim

Being called intelligent that train and enlight- or smart can boost en their minds. Phil- one's confidence. Hav- ippine educational in- ing a high IQ can make stitutions are quick to anyone seem power- correct mistakes and ful and intimidating shape students' per- enough. The truth is, spectives on society. intelligence can vary Why then do we ques- from person to per- tion if the Philippines son. People might not is among the smartest prioritize education countries in the world? nor the time to study Why then do we ref- their environment. erence Mario Alvaro Some people prioritize Limos' article entitled, Philippine flag, along with the other flag of ASEAN countries. Image Source: Wikipedia their own families by "Philippines is Dead finding work to pay off Last in the Ranking munity. The state, rife not have, or have not Again, these articles seek action. We should bills to feed and sup- of Smartest Countries with poverty, unable been granted access to, showing differentalso remember that port them. in the ASEAN"? Does Filipinos access to ed- education. If the gov- rankings of countries being smart cannot this mean that Filipi- ucation due to impov- ernment had sought should not put us stand alone without I do not believe that nos are born "dumb" erished conditions and immediate action to down. It should moti- values. To think is to Filipinos are not smart or "stupid"? lack of financial sup- resolve most of these vate us to aim for de- act, but values help us enough not to be in- port. It is just that the problems, half the velopment and growth. become better people. cluded in articles that Presently, most of the Philippines is a pov- population would have Our fellow Filipinos Putting these values at enlist "smart" Asian country's population erty-stricken country been receiving quality never give up on each work, it shows that we countries. Filipinos has access to quality with a corrupt govern- education in the pur- other. When one needs are not merely smart, are smart, just like education, dedicating ment. Filipinos most suit of providing ser- assistance, fellow Fil- but compassionate and other countries, be- most of their time to certainly are not "stu- vice for the nation by ipinos immediately merciful as well. cause of good schools improving their com- pid" - some merely do now. 11 OPINION Police superseding justice by planting evidence By: Claire Justine Sarria A chunk of my time spent during the quar- antine is engrossed in watching true crime investigation shows. What Netflix suggests I continue watching - and to which I oblige - is the long-running true crime series that documents real Amer- ican heinous cases solved by forensic de- tection, Forensic Files.

For 406 episodes, Fo- rensic Files has shown accurate accounts of how horrific incidents occurred, the matter of which a victim died, Philippine National Police (PNP) were caught and accused by a human rights watchdog, in which they have reported that they are responsible for manipulating and demonstrated jus- evidence to justify the killings in the drug war. Image Source: The Guardian tice and conviction to actual perpetrators - with the results we de- pine version of Foren- all with the aid of one- one whole government have claimed to be less against drug suspects sire because the "near sic Files with episodes the-scene, authentic, to help conceal it for than the actual cases they shot down in their impunity" granted to sure to run for more and unaltered forensic long periods of time. since its 2016 begin- operations. police will take func- than a year's worth of evidence. But what happens nings, have been gar- tion to further neglect Netflix subscription. Out of all the genres when the people we nering the United Na- After all, these docu- justice. These reports Imagine a capitalized I can watch, why can naturally run to for tions (UN)'s attention. ments were too sub- imply anyone's vul- depiction of a false nar- I not simply keep my protection and expect The UN took its efforts stantial to be "rubbish," nerability to evidence rative. Would you be finger off 'next ep- to conduct criminal to urge an investiga- as the Center for Inter- distortions on the too engrossed to con- isode…' of such a investigations car- tion of these potential national Law (Center- off-chance police and tinuously watch such theme? ried out by anybody, "crimes against hu- Law) would describe are the 'anybody's manity" that bore "per- it. They just needed to other law enforcers altered and non-jus- side with corruption tice serving episodes I would say that I am who have jeopardized ilous normalization" of land on the hands of and misconduct. The produced by biased drawn to my aspira- what could have been illegal executions and the right people. slain suspects and their self-interests? Filipino tions -- not to learn a thorough inquest in police abuses, which families do not deserve audiences should not from the miscalcula- the situation? the country continu- "OHCHR identified such malpractice, in be easy to fool now. tions of these suspects ously rejects. seven handguns with the same line as losing to carry out crime You see, this is not a unique serial numbers. a loved one for alleged- I want to continue smoothly, but the de- Forensic Files review, Maltreatment of any Each handgun ap- ly fighting back when watching Forensic sire to be content with but rather, my perspec- form must not be the peared in at least two they were unarmed in Files with confidence the operations that the tive on the true crimes norm, especially on separate crime scenes, the first place. in the reality of my criminal justice sys- that happen around the hands of men who while two of them re- country's justice sys- tem my own country me beyond the screen. took an oath to uphold appeared in five differ- I believe all carry the tem. Instead of tapping can execute. justice and ensure na- ent crime scenes," said same burden in the onto the next episode, Perhaps, there is a In the Philippines, the tional security. Along the report. form of mistrust. It has I will lend my hand more scientific reason trends for resolvable with the bereaved fam- become arduous to live to vote for the peo- for that. A research causes of death are ill- ily of those victims, "The pattern suggests in a systematic society ple who can truthfully done by criminologist, ness-related, self-in- the rest of the country planting of evidence by when anyone can fall raise theirs upon fol- and former network flicted, or accidental. grieves for this degra- police officers and casts victim to a contempla- lowing through with television executive, On the other hand, dation of peace. doubt on the self-de- tive narrative that we their promises. Dr. Scott Bonn, made the PH trends for un- fense narrative, im- have been weakened clear that one of the resolved crime-based The UN finally caved plying that the victims to correct. Everyone It would seem that complex reasons peo- deaths peak just as the operations it had were likely unarmed at deserves to live in a even before the sinis- ple are allured to true much. This is partly wished to be consid- the time of killing," the country where manip- ter spread of the Coro- crime TV is the aware- due to the merciless ered by the country's report added. ulation and death are navirus Disease 2019 ness that perpetrators killings that have been administration. It now not the leading solu- (COVID-19) required "often blend into so- brought by the admin- seems this vicious cy- This predicament tions for societal ref- us to wear masks, our ciety very effectively istration's anti-drug cle has been ampli- places me on the 'an- ormation, one where law enforcers have al- and for long periods campaign, with the fied and will continue ger' stage of grief. The people get to trust ready been doing so. of time." True crime "nanlaban" narrative to ring on the ears of unfair justification their national security But we must follow suit bingers like myself are of reported policemen many. The United Na- needs to be account- and officials to carry in uncovering what enticed by the fact that planting evidence in tions Human Rights ed for. As much as we out legal processes in needs to be exposed anyone can play out their operations to reported that police want to demand due their work truthfully and live with transpar- the death of another, slain drug suspects planted guns to serve process to occur, the and ethically. ency in a society fight- and sometimes if one prevailing. These kill- as evidence to their government will fall ing to be unmasked. is lucky, there could be ings, which authorities "nanlaban" fronts short in providing us Now, imagine a Philip- 12 OPINION Devastated Economy of PH caused by Government’s COVID-19 Response? By: Kristel Reign B. Nucum

Since the Enhanced attention will be towards tional Statistician, made rant chains suspended stores were forced to Community Quarantine resolving problems on a market commentary, their dine-in services limit the purchase of (ECQ) was enforced in employment, poverty, "No salary, no consump- and instead opted to of- these goods per person. various parts of the Phil- establishments, health tion. No consumption, fer take-out and delivery As the government con- ippines, its economy has and safety, and such. no growth." The Depart- services. Following quar- tinues to respond to the dramatically been af- ment of Labor and Em- antine measures, online COVID-19 pandemic, fected due to the Coro- The Philippine Statis- ployment (DOLE) has an food ordering services its loans inflate. As of navirus Disease 2019 tics Authority (PSA) estimate that 10 million such as GrabFood and June, the Philippines' EDITORIAL (COVID-19) pandem- estimated a total of 7.3 workers will lose jobs Foodpanda temporarily national debt has a total ic. At hand, COVID-19 million unemployed Fil- this year because of the halted but in time, re- of P9.05 trillion, as re- BOARD cases in the country ipino adults in their June COVID-19 crisis. How- sumed and catered ser- ported by the Bureau of are surging ahead com- report, mostly caused ever, known as business vices to most people. Treasury. Out of the total A.Y 2019-2020 pared to other Southeast by the pandemic. The process outsourcing, the outstanding debt, 32% number added 5 million BPO industry contin- In the "total retail envi- were sourced externally, Asian nations. Despite Denisse Kyle Virtucio jobless people reflect- uously surged over the ronment," there is a de- such as from the Asian the stay-at-home orders Editor in Chief and quarantine policies, ing on the effects of the past two decades, ac- cline of 30-50 percent, Development Bank and counting for about 8% as reported by the Phil- World Bank, while 68% the Philippines is facing economic shutdown in Claire Justine Sarria came from domestic an economic downturn. the labor market. Also, of GDP. Its success was ippine Retailers Asso- Associate sources. The decrease in 13 million Filipinos were why President Duterte ciation. Despite the de- Editor in Chief In the first quarter of unable to report to work allowed BPOs to operate cline, most retail stores the government's rev- enues, especially taxes 2020, the Department due to pandemic regu- despite the lockdown, as that provide essential Kristel Reign Nucum because of COVID-19 of Finance (DOF) re- lations. The industry of it is another pillar of the services, including su- Managing Editor vealed the country's arts, entertainment, and country's economy. permarkets, convenience pandemic, consequently gross domestic product recreation had the most stores, and pharmacies, brought the much-need- Breanna Fenella (GDP) shrank by two- significant drop, with As the Filipino people continued operations ed government's loans, Rain Muyco tenths of one percent for 54% slashed in workers battle against this health- while strictly imple- and the need to spend News Editor and operations had to care crisis, they are also menting safety measures immediately for finan- the first time in the last Chestene Ysadel stop. Affected as well are in deep grief on how to across the country to cial assistance among the two decades. It is also de Guzman the workers in electric- sustain their everyday sustain consumers while vulnerable sectors. With estimated that in the Feature Editor succeeding economic ity, gas, and steam sup- needs. Most of them other mall stores were these, most Filipino people in social media quarters, there will be a ply (43.1%), information rely on the relief goods closed. As mall estab- Dymple Macaraeg are enraged about car- loss between three and and communication provided by public and lishments were forced Sports Editor four percent in GDP. firms (40.6%), and ac- private individuals and to close down, such as rying the burden of all the debts. At hand, the Governor Benjamin commodation and food groups. However, those the SM Investments, the Trixie Nicollete House panel is planning Diokno of the Bang- service activities (35.8). packs containing rice, country's largest retailer, Villarosa to push through impos- ko Sentral ng Pilipinas The construction indus- few canned goods, in- it greatly affected con- Chief Layout Artist (BSP) predicted that if try also cut employees stant foods, and biscuits, sumers' consumption ing a 12% VAT on digital the Philippines' econo- by a third. The number cannot keep on with the and employment. Before services such as Netflix, Annwen Rose Lim my continues to take a of Filipinos with jobs Filipino family's needs. and during the quaran- Facebook, etc. to add on Chief Artist & turn for the worse, it will at hand is 33.8 million, tine period, panic buy- government's revenues Social Media Manager likely enter a recession. 82.3 percent of the mar- The production and dis- ing and hoarding were to cover up the loans. Should the economy ket, and is lower than the tribution of food also rampant, particularly These loans might take Jellen Lesiguez fall, the state might face 94.7 percent at the start slowed down, particu- with essential goods and years or even decades to Chief Photojournalist hindrances in achieving of the year. This figure larly in Luzon due to the sanitation products, re- pay, giving Filipinos an immense responsibility its 2020 goal of becom- now includes thousands lack of financial assis- sulting in a shortage of Denise Ventura aside from their health ing an upper-middle-in- of overseas Filipino tance and transportation these. The Department Photojournalist come country status by workers as of who had inaccessibility caused by of Trade and Industry and life safety. returned to the country. quarantine policies. Sev- (DTI) has imposed price gross national income Michaela Andrei Corre (GNI) per capita, as its eral fast food and restau- freezes on products and The government has Claire Dennis Mapa, Na- been implementing safe- ty measures and quar- Annika De Belen antine policies to fight the pandemic. However, Chloie Shane Guiang as each sector reports its status, its economy Pia Tac-An is significantly affected, impacting the Filipi- Imma Marie Reyes nos' survival day-to-day. With COVID-19's ef- Sophia Cheska Roxas fects on public health, safety, life security, and Ellaiza Mae Lu career, the question now lies on whether or not Alainee Fabon the loan proceeds will actually go to the sectors Addie Cuadra that need it the most, Tisha Sotingco and not get funneled. The public is now all Alexia Mejino eyes on the government's Staff Writers economic committee on how they will spend the Prof. Juan Oliver money. This pandemic, Ofracio After weeks of paranoia and several virus outbreaks, the Philippine government has made a response towards the spreading of the no doubt, tests the Phil- Moderator, AC Times recent Coronavirus and how they will be able to eradicate or lessen the problem. Image Source: Jire Carreon, Rappler ippines' economic con- dition and aspirations. 13 FEATURE a care for nature By: Alainee Yzabelle F. Fabon

Due to issues we face sary guidelines were Proper waste disposal in today's time, such formulated and for- is also observed. Trash as global warming mally carried out start- bins with clearly-print- and climate change, ing this academic year. ed labels (biodegrad- Assumption College able, non-recyclable, San Lorenzo (AC) re- As part of the guide- and recyclable) are stra- leased a school policy lines released, the insti- tegically placed around addressed to the AC tution starts to practice the campus. There are Assumption College decides to move along with this advocacy to lessen the effects of climate community that aims the "No to Single-Use separate bins in the AC change and to help the environment; provides ways to adequately address the issue. Image to encourage them Plastics Policy," Kitch- Dorm dedicated to the Source: Alainee Yzabelle Fabon to adopt an environ- en City Express staff segregation of scratch mentally-friendly would ask for IDs if a papers, paper wastes, attitude. The school student or faculty and wipes and napkins, Does the Taal Volcano Explosion has taken the initia- staff choose to bring food waste, dry, emp- tive to be a part of a utensils and plates out- ty bottles, and plastic have Climate Impact? movement dedicated side of the AC com- wrappers. By: Alainee Yzabelle F. Fabon to reducing waste and mons. Also, food stalls addressing climate are starting to provide "…Laudato Si' would change. Inspired by reusable plastic con- not just reduce the Pope Francis's Lau- tainers. The AC com- waste in Assump- dato Si' advocacy, AC munity is expected to tion but also help our adapted a more seri- bring their own tum- Mother Earth; it's our ous approach, with a blers and lunch boxes home kasi, it's a way of one-month informa- if they want to take out taking care [of it]--so tion campaign and ad- their food. Kitchencity we have to start now justment period before Express is no longer and act now [rather] the policy officially providing paper boxes than say sorry in the took effect in Novem- and disposable spoons future," Ms. Geraldine ber 2019. and forks; all utensils Sales remarked. Thick smoke covered the sky during The Taal Volcano explosion back in January 2020. Image are reusable and en- Source: Getty Images On October 2, 2019, vironment-friendly. She explained the Lau- an email from the Cobo, a milk tea con- dato Si' movement is Shock riveted the Phil- next two years. The "The more SO2 is emit- Higher Education cessionaire, sells reus- not a common thing ippines after the Taal decrease in tempera- ted, the more likely it is (HED) Office of Stu- able cups for five pesos for all of us. That is volcanic eruption last ture is the excessive that the eruption will dent Affairs (OSA) re- if you forgot to bring why the campaign is January 12, 2020. The amount of sulfur di- impact climate," Simon garding the new policy your tumbler. The sec- extended until the end last time it exploded oxide released in the Carn, a volcanologist was circulated within ond time you buy a of December 2019 to was in October 1997, stratosphere due to the at Michigan Techno- members of the stu- drink from them, five give time for the com- and several incidents of eruption. logical University, told dent body. Students pesos would be deduct- munity's transition and its unrest were record- weather.com. "The were asked to answer ed from your bill. They adjustment period. ed in 2011, 2012, and Many must be won- SO2 is critical because the Environmental also offer metal straws 2014. The total num- dering if Taal Volcano it converts over time Literacy Instrument with a cleaner that re- "[...]We want the stu- ber of affected families can do the same. Ex- into sulfate aerosol (ELI) to help the ad- ally helps to reduce the dents to start it in reached 88,842 while perts say no, although (small droplets of sul- ministration assess the usage of plastics. school [and to] do it the number of evac- there are no precise furic acid and water), necessary measures to as a habit, especially uees reached 37,311. predictions yet for a and it is these aerosol implement the policy. There are also specific when you are at home The towns within the more vigorous erup- particles that reflect in- schedules and limita- and [to] influence your 14 km radius of the tion in the future. The coming solar radiation Ms. Geraldine Sales, tions in the number family to do the same. volcano crater, namely Mt. Pinatubo eruption (sunlight) and reduce the HED Student Ac- of food deliveries ac- The small actions that Talisay, Agoncillo, Le- in 1991 was far differ- temperatures." tivities Coordinator cepted on campus to we do would give a mery, and San Nicolas, ent from Taal Volca- (SAC), said that one of carefully monitor and great effect on the peo- were covered by the no's eruption this year. If Taal's volcanic activ- the policy's main goals manage food packag- ple we are with," she ash. Not only were the The former released 20 ity keeps on subsiding, is to reduce at least ing waste entering the added. Taal Volcano Island million tons of sulfur it would have little to 50% of the school's to- College. A 15-minute and Batangas areas dioxide that reached no potential for cli- tal waste by October policy of turning off air The gist of AC's vision affected, but also the the stratosphere. Taal mate impact, unless 2020. She mentioned conditioners and elec- is to form women of neighboring towns and volcano's eruption on the severity of its erup- that it is a simple sys- tric utilities before the faith and action for cities in Cavite. La- January 12, 2020, only tions is as alarming as tem where everyone is offices' dismissal hour social transformation, guna, Quezon, Rizal, released 25% of Pina- Mt. Pinatubo's. Every expected to participate and last afternoonwhich starts within Metro Manila, and tubo's sulfur dioxide volcano has its own voluntarily out of care classes is also imple- us. Social change for Central Luzon were and has not yet reached characteristic, severity, for nature. It is an in- mented. preserving our Moth- heavily impacted by the stratosphere. intensity, and impact dividual responsibility er Earth would not be the ashfall. on both living things and commitment to Students are now re- possible if we do not What happens in the and the environment. preserving the earth. quired to recycle act and respond as one. The most devastating climate system after Whatever happens, we The HED SAC stated scratch papers, which Let us not forget that and destructive erup- a powerful volcanic should always be alert that Laudato Si' had would be used for in- we are all stewards of tion happened during eruption like Pinatu- and ready. As stewards already been imple- formal printing pur- God's creation. Let us 1991 when Mount Pi- bo's is that the released of God's creation, let mented in AC since poses and lavatories. take Laudato Si' seri- natubo erupted, caus- sulfur dioxide would us do our part and be last year. Still, the Dr. Pinky Valdes, the ously because out of ing the global tem- turn into aerosol, accountable for our complete and detailed College President, our love and concern perature systems to which is known for its own actions towards reinforcement of this loves practicing this for nature in AC, we temporarily decrease reflection of sun rays. the environment. policy and its neces- habit. care! in one degree for the 14 FEATURE Part of being a ful- there rises the demand ly-fledged student of to avail package-free Assumption College is beauty products. Similar living out the core val- A NATURAL WOMAN to Lush, companies have ues that have been pat- By: Claire Justine J. Sarria diverted to producing terned after the life-giv- shampoo and condition- ing heart of Saint Marie 100% of its profits to into your womanhood. depending on the user's get recycled every year. er in package-free bar Eugenie and inspired by tree-planting projects menstrual flow and the Bringing one's reusable forms. They share the the call to be socially re- in places where it is de- The rising notion that cup's size. It is also es- water bottle addresses same lathering charac- sponsible. One pressing manded the most. Since women have needs to sential to learn that the environmental needs so teristics as liquid sham- hindrance that we face its operations started in spend a lot on could reusable characteristics efficiently that investing poo and conditioner but is the constant build-up have a shelf life of ap- of pollution and the de- proximately three times struction of a sound and more than bottled prod- healthful environment - ucts. Shampoo and con- this problem is nothing ditioner bars are starting new. Assumption Col- to emerge in the market, lege has come up with and it is only exemplary ways to battle this and that we skip the bottles cut the cycle of formida- section and purchase the ble environmentally-un- bars instead. Redirect friendly practices. At waste by shopping wisely 50%, it hopes to eradicate as well - bring your own these practices among its Eco Bag and check out proximity, interwoven with care! with this is the students' full cooperation and in- tegrated formation. 5.Patronize eco-friendly companies. To live an eco-friendly lifestyle is required of us, The world's resources especially since we are are finite, and business- bound in an institution es grow as resources in- that faithfully fights for crease. There is no more an environmental cause. In order to make the world a better and safer place to live in, there are certain precautions and actions that must be taken into alarming time to care consideration. Image Source: Alainee Yzabelle F. Fabon We can accumulate our for the planet than now. own 50% if we start with 2009, Ecoasia has planted be backed with envi- of Menstrual Cups make in branded stainless steel In the age of Globaliza- what is most innate - the 85 million trees in 9000 ronmental, health, and them wallet-friendly and water bottles has be- tion, we enjoy products first social thing we can planting sites world- economic claims: five cost-effective, savingcome a trend. Not only as much as we pollute do is recognize what ag- wide. It has been salvag- to 15 million estimated years worth of purchas- is it wallet-friendly to the Earth, and we are left gravates the cause and ing countries in need of tampons and pads used ing pads and tampons. bring your own, but this with a splitting question take on roles to become urgent tree restoration by millions of wom- Since health will always becomes an effort to be of whether importa- women of action, women for every 40-45 search- en worldwide become be a concern, it is crucial kind to the environment. tion is good or bad. As of nature. es a user makes and has waste in landfills, which to consult your Gynecol- Sturdy and durable water future women leaders, since gained 15 million can take centuries to de- ogist before considering bottles could last a year, we have to realize that Although dynamic ac- users. This greener and compose. They are made the shift; precautions, and they come in types even if we fend for oth- ademic landscapes get more sustainable alter- of materials with harsh lifestyle, medical history, that suit various needs: ers' needs, there is still selfish with our schedule native generates income chemicals that could and the cup's appropri- vacuum-insulated, glass, a more urgent call we and attention, shifting to through search ads and cause irritation and se- ateness must be taken stainless steel, and the need to attend to, which an eco-friendly lifestyle is proves to be safer to use. rious diseases, and they into account first. hip collapsible water is to work towards envi- as possible as it is crucial. Ecoasia does not use 3rd have become too costly bottle. ronmental change. We With the stacks of pa- party trackers and does for years of use. 3. Strut your own water are taught that social perwork we have to beat not shell out data to ad- This amplifies our need bottle. 4. Shower with bars. responsibility is crucial the deadline for and our vertisers. Its users feel to care for our body in the workforce, and consumption of food, more secure since it an- and the environment by In college, staying hy- To combat the tremen- fortunately, now we see apparel, and accessories onymizes and encrypts considering the use of drated is one of the things dous proliferation of this contextualized. Cur- to reward ourselves for searches and does not Menstrual Cups as an you need to conquer the plastic pollution, beau- rently, some companies finishing off this paper- keep them longer than a alternative to the lead- day fiercely - this means ty companies owe it to promote sustainable de- work, in what ways can week. ing menstrual hygiene carrying around your the environment to sell velopment - tapping on we glam ourselves up to Ecosia's global move- products. Menstrual own water bottle. But package-free products. eco-friendly practices at be women of nature? ment to social change Cups are small and flex- single-use water bottles Mark Constantine, the that. The most we can do also leans on support- ible cups made of med- should not match your co-founder of Lush Cos- now, other than taking Here are five ways to be ing local communities ical-grade silicone and ensemble. As revealed metics, says that pack- after their example, is to so: by employing them into or latex rubber inserted in a 2017 US study, re- aging is rubbish that we patronize these compa- their tree-planting proj- into the vagina. They usable water bottles save have to deal with at an nies to the extent that 1.Use Ecoasia as your ects and pursues full are reusable and must the Earth from millions excessive amount and everyone else will con- search engine. transparency of financ- be sterilized for further of plastic bottles that end time. He sees that envi- form. The world needs es by making available use. Their contribution up in landfills and oceans ronmental and financial more Greta Thunbergs The technological luxury online their monthly to the environment can worldwide. Non-biode- costs cause manufactur- so that the world will pile we thrive in allows us to financial reports andbe used up to 10 years gradable water bottles ers and retailers to "cut up with eco-friendly be- get work done faster and tree-planting receipts. when proper care is prac- take thousands of years the wrap." havior. more efficiently due to an Ecoasia, an empowering ticed, redirecting waste, to decompose and leak Beauty consumption array of information we medium, may now be and lessening landfills. dangerous chemicals in pollutes the planet. can easily access. For stu- used as a mobile app. The Toxic Shock Syndrome, the process. Their man- We have dents whose counterpart next time you have loads bacterial infections, and ufacturing process also piles of in studying is the inter- of online research to do, diseases caused by harsh requires a ton of energy non-recy- net, search engine exten- bet on Ecoasia to mold tampon and pad materi- - about 17 million barrels clable beauty sion Ecoasia has made you into a purposeful als are eliminated in the of fossil fuel per year - bottles that must it possible to search the student who is sensitive shift to Menstrual Cups. proportionate to its prod- have been grow- web while contributing to the world's needs! Unlike pads and tam- ucts' pollution. When re- ing even before to its tree-planting ac- pons that absorb, Men- cycling is brought to the we learned how to tivities. An alternative, 2. Insert the use of strual Cups collect and picture, it is contradicted wear makeup. As free search engine that eco-friendly and cost-ef- catch more menstrual by stating that only 12% much as we want to kicked-off in Berlin,fective Menstrual Cups blood for up to 12 hours, of 35 billion water bottles maintain this lifestyle, Ecoasia invests almost 15 FEATURE AC “OLD GIRLS” PASS RPM BOARD EXAM 2019 By: Ellaiza Lu

A degree in Psycholo- Rebecca Macaraeg gy offers a wide variety Jazmin Menor of career choices, often Patricia Oxales depending on what Iana Rabulan you decide to pursue Emmanuelle Roxas after completing your Joan Sendico undergraduate studies. Eleri Yatco You can pursue a psy- chologist's career or AB Psychology attend medical school Ann Martha Aguila towards the path of Ma. Charlesmagne becoming a psychia- Kate Alvar The Psychometrician Board Exam Results were released last October wherein a sum of 6,800 examinees out of 10,670 passed. trist. Some people who Image Source: PRC Board Ranya Balagot do not wish to pursue Aleksa Litan graduate studies can Progressive Matrices the rates recorded for BS Psychology Batch 2018: Maria Olegario work in an office set- (RPM) board exam the past 5 years. 2018's Thalia Marie Gallardo BS Psychology Mariel Jimeno ting, specifically in the occurred in Octo- passing rate was only Regina Calix Xandra Zavalla Human Resource de- ber 2019, with 10,670 at 47.73%, while 2017's Batch 2015: K Lanuza partment of any com- exam takers nation- passing percentage was BS Psychology Samantha Salonga Despite all the hard- pany. Another choice wide. The results were 56.97%. Karen Garcia ships, these AC "old to consider is becom- released on Novem- AB Psychology girls" proved to be ing a psychometrician, ber 4, 2019, where Assumption College’s Batch 2017: Paula Robles women of faith and which requires a licen- 6,800 people report- (AC) own alumni also BS Psychology Katrina Valera action! This certainly sure exam. Psychome- edly passed the exam, passed the exam, war- Dianne Dimalibot Blessie Villalon will not be the last we tricians ensure the va- amounting to a 63.73% ranting their license. Angela Patricia Direc- hear of their accom- lidity of psychological passing rate. ThisThose include the fol- to Batch 2019: plishments and their measurements or tests. year's passing rate in- lowing: Veronica Viernes BS Psychology passionate service in creased in number and Louella Vizcarra Mariella Delluta the field. This year, the Raven's is the highest amongst Batch 2013: Maria Limos Project LORA: An initiative that brought smiles to many By: Alainee Yzabelle F. Fabon "Immerse yourself, do it "women of faith, wom- organizations. She en- Paulette decided to for- with the help and sup- Mrs. Rhea Agustin, and wholeheartedly." en of action." She de- joyed reading books go this endeavor. Given port of the AC com- her AC family, who mo- sired to share her pas- since she was young and library privileges that munity, the AAA Team, tivated her and believed Paulette Martinez, a sion with children who loved helping and en- private school students her family, and friends, in her capabilities. graduating Psycholo- needed reading mate- gaging in any volunteer enjoy, Paulette was in- Paulette was able to gy student, made an rials, which led her to activity. In her college spired to share the same push through the proj- The smiles and heartfelt outstanding leadership jumpstart the project years, Paulette started right to the commu- ect despite all the strug- gratitude of the par- initiative that brought during the second se- to explore more, joining nity through her own gles and challenges she ents and children in the inspiration to many. mester of this academic conferences, and par- means. She used the encountered. She re- community gave her Project LORA, known year. In response to the ticipating in volunteer grant to build a small li- mained positive and de- priceless joy and a sense as 'Love for Reading in need of the community, work. When she was a brary, with the commu- termined with the psy- of fulfillment. Her hard Action,' was chosen to Paulette raised a book sophomore, she partic- nity's parents willingly chology department's work, patience, initia- help, Dr. Angela Regala, be partnered with the donation drive. The AC ipated in and launched doing the construction. Continued to Page 14 Assumption Alumnae community participat- a project with students Books collected from Association (AAA) ed and donated books from other universities, generous donors gave Team for this year. To- in support of the proj- providing solar lamps life to the library itself. gether with the full ect. Different organiza- among remote areas She wanted to instill to support of her family, tions and associations, where electricity was a children the importance friends, and the As- such as the Psychologi- dire need. Past experi- of education by allow- sumption College (AC) cal Society of Assump- ences, coupled with an ing them to explore the community, Paulette tion (PSA), collected altruistic attitude, drove world through reading, successfully launched books during their gen- her to participate in as she did when she was the project in Malay- eral assemblies. Cur- the AAA Team project, young. ang Cassanueva Neigh- rently, the construction where she passed a pro- borhood Association of of the library is finished posal for Project LORA. As a graduating stu- Barangay Amaya II in and ready for use. There Given the opportunity dent who has a ton of Tanza, Cavite. will still be books to be to help, Paulette visit- commitments at home distributed in the com- ed the community and and outside school, it Project LORA's goal munity once the pan- asked about their needs. was extra challenging was to build a small li- demic's situation gets The district lacked re- for her to commute brary in the communi- better. sources and reading back and forth to Tan- ty where children can materials. Based on the za, Cavite, and Makati access different reading Paulette has been an data she collected on from time to time. She materials. The project's active member of the the country being one needed to check up on title was inspired by Assumption Immedi- of the leading coun- the community and Fourth year BS Psychology student, Paulette Martinez, creates Paulette's love of read- and takes into action her project that helps a community form ate Responders (AIR), tries with low reading monitor the progress of their love and passion for reading. Image Source: Assumption ing and AC's motto: one of the AC's student comprehension skills, construction. Together Student Council, Facebook Page 16 FEATURE WHEREFORE ART THOU, ROMEO: A METTA ROMEO AND JULIET ADAPTATION REVIEW By: Breanna Fenella Rain E. Muyco

The timeless love sto- Romeo and Juliet's ry of William Shake- blooming love story speare's Romeo and was shown. METTA takes its Juliet captured peo- name from the ple's hearts in the The play altogether was Pali word for ‘lov- Blackbox Theater in a satisfying mixture of ing-kindness’ and Assumption College everything dramatic, ‘friendliness for all.’ San Lorenzo (AC) last comical, and romantic. In the same essence, November 11, 2019. Shakespeare's essence the Marie Eugenie The two lovers' story was present, especially Theater of the As- is a classic "you and towards the end of the sumption, or Metta, me against the world," play when both male combines drama, where the conflict- characters (Jerome dance, and music to ing feud between the Dawis and Joshua Tay- allow every artistic Montague and Cap- co) portrayed the tit- possibility. ESTAB- ulet families caused Metta’s cast decides the theme will revolve around a Shakespearean classic and favorite, Romeo ular characters' roles. and Juliet. Students of Assumption College and those from other schools have come to watch LISHED in 2004, a great hindrance to Metta’s theatrical performance in November. Image Source: Metta Assumption Theater This was a portrayal of Metta was born at Romeo and Juliet's Elizabethan tradition, Marie Eugenie Theatre ing the protagonists' evident with audience the same time the romance, ending with wherein men played Mother Rose Audi- a self-induced death of the Assumption's emotions and the es- impact that each scene both men and wom- (METTA) production sence projected in each was emotionally stim- torium (then known by a vial of poison. en roles, as women in as the Mother Rose Despite the gruesome of the play surprised act, while serving as an ulating. Mercutio's theater at the time was its audience with their additional source of character — played Hall) was undergo- suicide all for love's quite unconventional. ing major renova- name, the deep pas- contemporary twist entertainment. by Paj Pajara — was in both their chore- a smart element in tions. Named after sion shared between The production ran for St. Marie Eugenie the two draws the au- ography and modern The technical teamencouraging humor a week starting from musical acts. Theygave justice into tak- into the play. Romeo of Jesus, Foundress dience to love their November 11, 2019 of the Religious of story even more. strategically inserted ing the audience out and Juliet's characters, and was performed modern song covers of the Blackbox The- played by Txavi Evan- the Assumption, St. both for the Basic Edu- Marie Eugenie, who Romeo and Juliet sung by one of AC's ater and placing them gelista and Uriel Villar cation Division (BED) well-known old girls, in the scene itself. The respectively, carried passionately be- has been a staple in and Higher Education lieved in the trans- Shakespearean litera- Leanne Mamonong, cast itself was a talent- the perfect chemistry Division (HED). perfectly encapsulat- ed group, and it was in the scenes where formative power of ture, which is why The education, encour- PROJECT LORA: AN INITIATIVE... aged her congrega- Continued from page 13 tion to “Discover the Great Plans Need specific talents and tive, and dedication for hesitate to ask for help this project went well from others. Building grace of each child.” beyond measures. She connections is also im- Great Planners rectors to participate was so grateful for all portant to explore the By: Andrei Michaela G. Corre in productions. the people who sup- realities and opportuni- ported her in every step ties in the world. College life sure is full of give as presents for every of the way, especially to responsibilities! 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With joined thetic planners had be- this process is much for writing short journal mester with a bang! edly invest time work- hands, we can make a come a trend, so this is slower than tapping on entries to document your ing hard, and never huge difference. one of the best options to phone screens, writing 17 FEATURE Filipinos Star in Pixar Animated Film: One of the Best Highlights of the Year By: Chestene Ysadel M. de Guzman to Filipinos but also to cultural minorities and Movie industries keep Rubio admitted in an audiences worldwide. pumping out new and ABC Action News in- It highlights issues re- exciting films every terview that the short garding judgment and year, but this 2019, film's inspirationdiscrimination, which one movie stands out mainly comes from his viewers really appreci- the most for Filipi- personal experienc- ate. As they immerse nos. Finally, Filipino es with his son, who themselves in the film, The long-awaited sequel to Pixar’s successful hit Frozen has been released, keeping everyone on talents get to be un- was diagnosed with they would discover their toes on what may unfold for them within movie theatres. Image Source: Disney der the spotlight in autism. Ideas for Float that the story aims to one of Pixar's films, circulated around Ru- teach people the true "Float," in their newly bio's head for about 8 value of love, accep- “WATER HAS MEMORY” released SparkShorts years, before he decid- tance, and celebrating series. SparkShorts is ed to pitch the story By: Annwen Rose P. Lim individual differences. a low-budget experi- to SparkShorts' execu- mental program that tive producer, Lindsey "I am proud to tell our Frozen 2 is among the platinum-haired ice sa's mysterious powers gives Pixar filmmak- Collins, who saw his stories. I know what it most awaited sequels, queen, clad in a gor- and her adventures in ers more chances to vision's potential. means to see our cul- ever since the release geous white gown. The finding the truth, there "stretch their wings," ture represented on of its predecessor sequel is a significant are still many plot according to a Pixar "Diversity and inclu- screen! #Representa- during 2013. The film improvement, particu- holes that haven't been producer, Krissy Caba- sion are at the heart of tionMatters," he re- reportedly acquired a larly in its cinematog- filled. ba. SparkShorts," Collins plied in a Twitter post total of eight nomina- raphy elements. Warm said in a statement. on January 13, earlier tions for the 47th An- and cool colors were The scene where Elsa The series features six "The program wasthis year. nie Awards. The story liberally used within and Anna come across inspirational shorts created to provide op- starts off with Elsa fol- the settings, represent- a scroll written in an with incredible stories portunities for a wide Having an all-Filipino lowing a mysterious ing fall and winter — unknown language to tell. One of the series' array of artists—each cast, this Pinoy-made voice calling out to her, which also symbolizes inside their parents' creators is Bobby Ru- with something unique computer-generated awakening the Forest Anna and Elsa. sunken ship needed bio, a Filipino-Amer- to say," she added. imagery (CGI) film is elements, destroying some clearing up — ican who worked on reportedly the first of most of Arendelle. In The usage of different not one of them un- famous movies such as Once his story made its kind in Pixar films' the quest for the mys- camera angles unique- derstood the language, Pocahontas, Brave, UP, it into the final cut, his history. Float was re- terious voice, the truth ly captured scenes, and until the end of and the Nickelodeon biggest challenge was leased during Filipino of her family's past, with the background the movie, it hadn't television series, The to condense all of his History Month, which and her powers' ori- notably looking more been addressed. View- Last Airbender. His feelings, experiences, is indeed fitting. The gin, she embarks with realistic than ever. ers who found the film, Float, is a heart- and insights during his six SparkShorts films Anna, Kristoff, Sven, scene intriguing were warming story about time as a father in just that were released are and Olaf to find the Aside from physical left with slight disap- how a father decides to seven minutes. Despite now available for sub- elusive magical river. changes in their ap- pointment. Another is deal with people's dis- being a short film, scribers to stream on pearance, the charac- Anna and Kristoff's re- covery about his son's Float carries a sym- the Disney+ mobile As I plopped down on ters' personalities sig- lationship quick-paced special ability to float. bolic impact not only app. my seat in the mov- nificantly developed.relationship. We all ie theater, armed with Elsa gradually opened know the events that popcorn and soda, I up to more people and transpired in Frozen 1 felt excited and hyped grew key traits of self- happened 6 years ago, for Frozen 2. During lessness shown when but we have not seen the whole film, I felt she would save oth- the couple's dynamic like I was part of the ers first before herself. in forever. In the se- story, singing along Anna grew more inde- quel, Kristoff wants to with the characters pendent as a princess, marry Anna and has and laughing at funny, prepared to save her plans to carry out his memorable scenes, as I sister, and defended her proposal. For me, the empathized with their with all her strength. whole thing happened situation. Olaf's knowledge and too fast because we communication skills didn't get to witness Pixar releases a short film trailer featuring Filipino characters. The creator, Bobby Rubio, proudly Frozen 2 has its ups improved, making it the relationship bloom presents this film to the public. Image Source: Disney and downs. The rich, easier for him to relate from the time they seems rushed. Not a thing as an "antagonist" adults. Its music is be- impactful soundtracks with the world. Last- grew close to the time lot was explained es- in the movie. Yes, there coming everyone's "last amazed me. "Into The ly, the soundtrack was they fell in love. pecially Anna and El- was King Runeard, but song syndrome" (LSS). Unknown," sung by much better compared sa's parents' love story. only a little informa- Disney created another Elsa, became an instant to the first movie. The Next is the Northuldra Maybe focusing on tion about him was splendid movie packed hit among viewers. The mysterious voice, in tribe, the Enchanted that could have given provided, which didn't with more content and beautifully-designed particular, kept audi- Forest, and the Ele- viewers a background make him the 'biggest' improvements than its costumes, scenes, ences brimming with mental spirits; they on how the Northuldra villain the movie calls first counterpart. It in- and realistic visuals curiosity. needed more backsto- tribe came to coexist for. deed emphasized the of each character also ry. Due to the lack of with the kingdom of movie's theme even deeply awed people, However, Frozen 2 is context, it was con- Arendelle. There were Overall, Frozen 2 was more: ''Family always especially during the not without its im- fusing who they were just so many questions a success — another comes first, and no scene featuring Elsa's perfections. With the and how they came left unanswered. Last- guaranteed favorite matter what, never let striking transforma- movie's whole concept to be. Another thing I ly, there was no such among youngsters and fear win over you.'' tion into a beautiful mainly focusing on El- noticed is that the plot 18 FEATURE housekeeper and cook. pique your curiosity. tors in the film "Para- Parasite: A Korean Picture As they began to infil- With its uncommon site" explicitly show- trate the house and live plot and storyline, this cased their capabilities there in secret, it show- movie gained box of- with their astounding with an Exceptional Plot cased the Kim family's fice hits not only in acting skills and their creepy, weird, and un- Korea but worldwide. very well represented Trends Internationally ethical characteristics. The director, Bongroles that audiences By: Tisha Jeremie D. Sotingco They strived to bene- Joon Ho, already en- cannot pick another fit from the rich Park tered the international actor to play the part. family through horrific film industry a long It gives viewers a and murderous means. time ago, through oth- glimpse of poor-rich As you watch the film, er known films like families, and how their it becomes more grue- "The Okja," "The Host," parallel lives and con- some, but it also sig- "Snowpiercer," and trasting characteristics nifies how greedy one many more. He is very have some similarities can become through into dark, thriller-like in reality. It showcased money and benefits. movies and storylines, many common issues This movie was very as evident in his past today but depicted it in well made, with the work. a different perspective suspense urging you that is very distinctive to pay attention to ev- The star-studded cast from any other stan- ‘Parasite’a gains international exposure and has received numerous awards for its thought-provok- ery scene, with burn- cannot be missed out dard film. ing and intense storytelling. Image Source: Book & Film Globe ing curiosity on how as well with veteran This movie is very "Parasite," a Kore- characteristics, the a tutor since he had not the story will end. actors. Song Kang Ho, much recommended an film nominated in movie will leave you at entered college. But The chronological se- Jang Hye Jin, Lee Sun for those who want multiple film award the edge of your seats then, after being rec- quence of events was Kyun, and Cho Yeo something new and shows, made its en- in anticipation of the ognized for his efforts, brilliant, and it can be Jeong have all been creative to tingle one's trance known world- next turn of events. Ki woo recommended seen that it has been recognized as excep- curious mind and wide in its unique and It all started when a his sister to be the art well-planned and tional actors in Korea's ignite their critical captivating plot re- friend of the lead char- tutor of the family's thought of. If you are film industry, includ- thinking. This film has volving around how an acter, Ki woo, was of- son. They further let well aware of the films ing rising actors Park shown many charac- underprivileged fam- fered a job to tutor the all the family mem- the country produces, So Dam and Choi teristics that not every ily gradually invaded well-established Park bers work under their most Korean movies Woo Shik, who have movie can offer. a wealthy household. family's daughter. He employment, with are all very creative excelled in various With its thriller and faked all the papers to their dad as the driver, and usually feature big screen and small horrifically comedicprove his credibility as and their mom as the unique plots that will screen shows. The ac- Introduction to COM 101 Contextualized: The Rise of Netflix Originals By: Claire Justine J. Sarria

For a freshman tak- 'cultured' individual in digitally-proliferated ing up Introduction to terms of motion media Netflix generation. The Communication Me- would say, "Netflix." application's stream- dia (COM 101), my But a Communica- ing service — whose insights are quickly tions freshman from longevity depends aAn increase in Netflix Originals rapidly grows over the past few months. Viewers have mixed rendered to a fitting Accountancy, Busi- upon an individual's feelings towards a few of them, both negative and positive outlooks. Image Source: TV Forum world of technologi- ness, and Management degree of membership cal advancements and (ABM) strand in Se- — provides home-tele- networks delve into, billion on original con- fewer titles. The possi- their involvement with nior High School sees vision audiences with specifically Netflix'stent in 2018, this excel- ble drop in viewership the business. Instead of it more technically: quality global content. investments on exist- lent strategy has got- and subscription could ruminating about old Netflix Originals. It dominates over in- ing and original con- ten households to cut cost Netflix their via- yet meaningful theo- home entertainment tent. The nature of a the cord on cable TV. bility, cash flow, and ries, the course is eas- Digital Proliferation by a large margin: it's business comes with Genres of its original investment returns. ier to understand in Digital Proliferation available as long as you competition: Netflix's titles vary as well, from But its Chief Execu- a timely sense. It has in COM 101 allows have an internet con- ventures do not boom dramas to documenta- tive Officer (CEO), been constantly reiter- television to be viewed nection. Its wide selec- without exemptions. ries, to their sought-af- Reed Hastings, finds ated that media forms and accessed on PCs tion of TV shows and Amazon Prime and ter stand-up comedy that this innovation is evolve over time, the and cell phones in high movies and years of Hulu, similar stream- series. This shows a compensated through same way money flow definition. This has academy awards make ing services, are in spurt of growth with- their flexibility, an abil- remains: media has been easier for net- the service all the more constant rivalry with in their industry, with ity he counters with been extensive and works to attain busi- appealing. Netflix di- each other. Although lessening licensing efficiency. Similar to expansive due to the ness impact because versifies through de- prices are either higher costs and shouldering the evolution of media constant emergence of the winning formula vices, allowing it to or lower than the other, production served as a forms and systemat- advancements. If not of merging strategies proliferate in the age of delving into this busi- game-changer for Net- ic business strategies social media or medi- with creativity gets New Media. How 'reel' ness gets riskier when flix. However, business a company exhibits, ums that make infor- amplified by new me- could it now get? licensed titles are put strategies come with consumers can adapt mation-transfer easier dia forms. What used into the picture. This specific risks. Aside as well. and faster, what stands to be a 1997 subscrip- Media Identity geared Netflix to invest from the neglect of tra- pioneer in the develop- tion-based DVD rent- E-commerce comes in the production of its ditional TV or cinema ment of media forms al service that mailed in various forms; a own content to sustain viewing, Netflix — as Trends… is digital proliferation, DVDs to homes is prompt lead is the its business. Having a hub of global con- or as an 'updated' or now translated into a investments media invested around $12 tent — now licenses Continued to Page 19 19 FEATURE INTRODUCTION TO COM 101... Continued from page 18 Sweeney Todd: A Walk Through Producers can cater Narcos. The system to consumers effec- that the streaming ser- a Reinvented Fleet Street tively when they gain vice follows deems it By: Claire Justine J. Sarria information about flexible because it ca- their wants and needs. ters to its millions of Bobby Garcia’s Manila structure with cars to This marketing strate- users' interests. The run of “Sweeney Todd: match. The portrayal gy has been useful, as penetration of origi- The Demon Barber of changed the game for commodities and ne- nal content becomes Fleet Street” exhibit- Sondheim adaptations, cessities are produced more practical, in the ed truth and in-depth as it did not remain continuously. Market hopes of gaining back longing for revenge, in the Victorian era targeting allows for the money they shelled housing 17 shows at where heavy, classical trends to arise as peo- out. The Theatre at Solaire. singing was expected. With Lea Salonga as Mrs. Lovett and Jett Pangan as Sweeney Todd, they take their place in Manila to perform the famous ple gain satisfaction. With Garcia's prolific Lea Salonga created “Sweeney Todd.” Image Source: ABS-CBN Part of Netflix's service incorporation of theat- a whole new world of and subscriber-reten- Finally, sitting through rical elements, the At- theatrical magic atop a her mounting scene Salonga starred in? tion factor is to in- COM 101, a question lantis Theater musical car in her Dr. Martens instilled empathy and corporate elements of was raised: "Where is proved his creative in- as Jett Pangan exqui- fear for the characters Sweeney Todd teaches their viewers' interests the mass in the me- telligence, thus retain- sitely belted in his blue concerned. History us to steer away from into their subscrip- dia?" One possible an- ing the luxurious and jeans — how innova- tells us that men ruled violence, away from tions. This algorithmic swer could be that the heartfelt impact of live tive could that get? the theatre, and Luigi heinous obsessions, process enables Netflix mass is at home, bing- theater. Lea Salonga's Quesada and Arman and restricts us from staff to oversee a sub- ing Netflix licensed groundbreaking por- Styled by Rajo Lau- Ferrer were pillars that weaving revenge un- scriber's list of watched and original content. trayal of Mrs. Lovett rel's niche on recon- rose up to the claim. der a different identity. content, patterns ob- The company makes and the Manila stag- structing the Fleet Their innocent yet in- Take out all the blood- served, and operations sure that its originals ing of Hugh Wheeler's Street fashion, the cast timidating storylines shed and the anger, after it. Upon gather- are digitally proliferat- book were sure to en- magnificently embod- made sure that Swee- the story blossoms of ing data, Netflix pro- ed as its identity gets hance Filipinos' theat- ied the story in their ney Todd's identity pursuing what it truly vides the viewer with known, and its trends rical appreciation. masterclass acting and must be closed off to meant for an individ- content that suits their become more flexible. singing skills, paired them, concealing the ual, and the most ap- interests. In terms of Watching Netflix orig- The arduous life of a with their astounding truth that would lay propriate means that viewer retention, this inals is entertaining as barber based in Lon- English accent that him bare in the hands we should take to at- is an excellent means it could get, but when don, Benjamin Baker, would invoke one's of his past. tain such rewards. So of giving satisfaction a Communications was overpowered by attention profound- yes, it is another Lea and a vessel by which it student translates this the vile Judge Turpin ly. Nyoy Volante (Ad- But what exactly does Salonga-starred mu- introduces its original type of media into the on his own family's olfo Pirelli) proved his this killing-spree kind sical where kindness, content. One could be business industry, who expense, sending him own witty approach of story tell us? Is it just veracity, and sincerity watching Peaky Blind- knows how long the off to Australia for a that may be settled in another Sondheim ad- must topple abhorring ers as Netflix queues queue could go? crime he did not com- Sacha Baron Cohen's aptation that THE Lea phonies. mit. After 15 years, he humorous radar. 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Guiang If there is one thing to find a milk tea stall milk tea more than that has become a sta- without a daunting once per day, and I am ple for the collective line of people waiting telling you now: that is social media strive for to get their fill. The a bad idea. relatability, it is the popularity is under- Asian obsession with standable, of course, Before we all gasp in Milktea, over the past few years, has become a hype or a routine where almost everyone should boba milk tea. Made milk tea is versatile in horror, let us try to buy and drink. No matter how delectable and addicting it may be, the harmful and negative health in the 1980s by Tai- concerns that follow will surprise its usual consumers. Image Source: War Espejo the way that it is both break down what is in- wanese woman Lin These bad carbs con- Clinic (n.d.), consum- will lead, to these ill- a meal and a dessert — side your average milk Hsiu Hui, she decided tribute to the occur- ing these high levels nesses over time. it has the sweetness to tea drink. The four to mix her fen yuan’s rence of diabetes and of sugar can not only serve as closure after main ingredients of tapioca pearls into her obesity in people. You cause obesity or dia- With all of these con- a rice meal and is fill- milk tea are tea, milk, iced tea during a drag- can commonly find betes but could also sidered, let’s get the re- ing enough to give one tapioca pearls, and a ging staff meeting. them in food like white increase the chances of cord straight: it is not the energy to power whole lot of sweeten- Since spread world- rice, powdered juice, getting heart disease. wrong to drink milk through the rest of the ers. The tea and the wide as a quirky des- and sweetened drinks tea. It tastes great, and day. I personally had milk are relatively fine sert, this concoction (case in point: milk Lastly, studies have drinking it brings joy my fair share of days by themselves, but the has different business- tea). Another unpleas- been conducted in re- to our lives. Howev- when milk tea was a tapioca pearls and the es and flavors spring- ant fact about these cent years regarding er, it is good to also substitute for a proper sweeteners are really ing about throughout pearls is that they’re the ill-effects of exces- set some boundaries lunch whenever I was what make excessive the decades. fried in a pan filled sive milk tea consump- and exert some level too busy. consumption of the with sugar, which, as tion. Green, Loan, & of self-control. Do not beverage bad for you. In the Philippines, stated by Readers’ Di- Min of Pepperdine substitute milk tea for Although it is fun to milk tea has become a gest, “could have near- University (2017) dis- water, and remember explore different fla- First of all, tapioca go-to craving for most ly 160 calories per ¼ covered that the calo- to actually eat proper vors or brands and pearls contribute abso- Filipinos. It is hard to cup serving”. Yikes! ries and sugar found meals. In the end, life is share memes on Face- lutely zero benefits to come by a mall in the in milk tea drinks in- all about balance — do book about the milk your health. Accord- Metro that does not Second, the added crease the risk of obesi- what makes you happy, tea obsession, we have ing to Readers’ Digest have a milk tea estab- sweeteners in milk tea ty, cardiovascular dis- but make sure it will to remember this ex- (2019), these pearls lishment like Coco, like fructose syrup or ease, and specific types keep you that way in tremely important say- are starch balls, filled Macao Imperial Tea, chocolate syrup are of cancer for Asian Pa- the long-run. ing: everything should with harmful carbohy- or Gong Cha. In addi- just as bad as the tap- cific Islanders. Drink- be consumed in mod- drates, also known as tion to that, you would ioca pearls. According ing milk tea more than eration. We all know refined carbohydrates. often be hard-pressed someone who drinks to Zeratsky from Mayo once a week can, and 21 sports AC HOSTS 18TH WCSA: BE THE BEST YOU FOR OTHERS

The Participating Schools line up during the Women’s Colleges Sports Association (WCSA) Opening held February 1, 2020, at the campus sports complex. Image Source: Jellen Lesiguez By: Trixie Nicollete leaving Pep and select N. Villarosa individual games the only culminated com- AC VARSITY BRINGS SCHOOL PRIDE AT Assumption College petitions. The final San Lorenzo (AC) rankings of the varsity WNCAA’S GOLDEN SEASON hosted the 18th season teams are as follows: By: Denisse Kyle A. Virtucio of Women's Colleges AC Badminton Team Sports Association - Overall Champion (WCSA) Competition MVP: Patricia Sophia with the theme "Be the Gomez Best You for Others" AC Swimming Team on February 1, 2020, - Back-to-Back Cham- at the campus' Sports pion Complex. AC Taekwondo Team - Overall Champion: The sports featured Poomsae Event in the competition MVP: Ruffie Mae were Badminton, Bas- Bondol ketball, Futsal, Pep, AC Table Tennis Swimming, Table Team - 4th place Tennis, Taekwondo, AC Pep Squad Team - and Volleyball — all 5th place of which the Assump- tion College Athletic AC's Volleyball and Organization (ACAO) Basketball team placed participated. The sea- first and fourth respec- The Taekwondo Team headed by Sir Andres Bulay IV and The Swimming Team headed by Coach Ronald Nicdao strikes a Ma’am Jhoan Bernabe strikes a pose as the 2nd Runner-up of son had six schools tively overall before its pose as the Champion of the 50thWNCAA Swimming Compe- the 50th WNCAA Taekwondo Poomsae Event. Image Source: pledge participation suspension, bringing tition-Senior Division. Image Source: ACSL Swimming Team Dannie Agacer in the events, namely: school pride despite Assumption College circumstances. Puti, Ginto, Bughaw the league in its gold- Swimmer, garnering its sporting competi- (AC), Miriam Col- – Assumptionista! en year. They bagged three gold medals and tions. The pandemic lege (MC) Philippine The 18th Season of numerous awards with one silver. Meanwhile, indeed remained to Women's University WCSA resulted to Assumption College the Swimming Team at newcomer Janelle Ab- be unprecedented and (PWU), San Beda Col- Assumption College Athletic Organiza- the forefront, finishing rio scored a spot in the changed the remaining lege Alabang (SBCA), (AC) bagging title of tion (ACAO) brought first place overall. The Mythical Six as one of course of the season. It St. Scholastica's Col- OVERALL CHAM- campus pride as they Taekwondo Poomsae the ideal Outside Hit- urged the league to end lege (SSC), and the PION, with 95 points, represented Assump- Varsity ranked second ters in a formidable without the last sport- University of Asia & landing San Beda Col- tion College San Lo- overall, with Kyoru- volleyball team. ing event and a closing the Pacific (UA&P). lege Alabang (SBCA) renzo (AC) at the gi close at third place; ceremony, as a mea- in second place with 50th annual Women’s both the Volleyball The Cheerleadingsure to safeguard the However, WCSA's a close score of 90 National Collegiate and Badminton Teams Competition was the health of all its athletes. Management Board points, and the Univer- Athletic Association landed the third spot only event suspend- later decided to in- sity of Asia & the Pa- (WNCAA) Compe- for team rankings, and ed due to the Coro- WNCAA is an all-girls definitely suspend all cific at third place with tition on September the Futsal and Basket- navirus Disease 2019 tournament that sup- games and other asso- a score of 73 points. 21, 2019, at the Mall ball teams obtained (COVID-19) outbreak. ports, empowers, and ciation events on Feb- of Asia Arena. fifth and sixth place -re hones women in sports ruary 15, 2020, as a AC officially joined spectively. The WNCAA’s 50th and character. AC precautionary measure WCSA in 2014 to The season kicked off year was highly-antic- made its comeback in against the spread of practice the spirit of with ACAO engaging For special awards, sea- ipated by all partici- the league in 2012 and Coronavirus Disease unity and camaraderie in all seven sports of- soned AC Mermaid, pating schools, result- has continued to be a 2019 (COVID-19). with other institutions fered by the Seniors Erriel Lim, led the pack ing in the decision to member for the past It brought the dis- that promote the excel- Division, marking a and was awarded Most commemorate the oc- seven academic years. continuation of other lence of women stu- historical moment Valuable Player (MVP) casion by having all its scheduled team sports, dent-athletes. for the school with and Outstanding collegiate affiliates host 22 SPORTS PHILIPPINES MAKES HISTORY IN E-SPORTS 2019 By: Dymple O. Macaraeg

Andreij Hosea "Doujin" two sets but came to a bagged the fourth set af- Albar and Alexandre halt when the Tanasoon- ter shifting from Akuma Gabrielle "AK" Laverez torngoon executed two to Shaheen. The fifth and fought their best to add perfect victories for the final set ended with Thai The Philippines’ very own Alexandre “AK” Laverez (left) and Andreij “Doujin” Albar (right) wins to the country's silver third set despite the hard winning. silver and bronze medal in the 2019 Southeast Asian Games Tekken 7 tournament at Filoil Flying and bronze medal ros- and infamous "attacks Laverez was emotion- V Arena, San Juan City. Image Source: ESPN, TV5 ter in Tekken 7 on the from behind" coming al when the game end- last day of the Southeast from AK. What the Thai ed, but his countrymen Asian (SEA) Games, De- team did not know was knew that he gave it his cember 11, 2019, at the that AK came prepared, all. It did not matter if PH HOSTS 2019 SEA GAMES: San Juan Arena. finishing the fourth set the game was hand-to- The Philippines and Thai- with a win, leaving Tana- hand or electronic sport; WE WIN AS ONE land battled in the upper soontorngoon with one Laverez and his fellow By: Alainee Yzabelle F. Fabon bracket semi-finals with out of four victories in men's support showed Doujin winning the first their bracket. the emotions during in- two consecutive sets in a The much-awaited match game were the same. race to five games, earn- for Gold took off, and the Alan Cayetano, whose ing loud cheers from the whole arena was already presence at the arena was Filipino crowd. The au- boosting AK, who will be noted, said, "This is the dience did not expect the fighting the seven-time first time in the history sudden turnout of out- champion from different to put the E-Sports on rages and combats from Tekken competitions, medal games," and this the Thai player, Nop- Hempamorn. Both play- will surely not be the last. parut Hempamorn, who ers used Akuma as their "The team's name is was losing his wit during character, which earned the Filipino word for The overall stage design and world-class performance of Filipino participants bring success to the the first two rounds. another set of rambled 'growth,' It is apt as it Philippines as the host country of the 30th Southeast Asian Games at Philippine Arena, Bocaue, Hempamorn won, leav- thoughts and excitement signifies not only the rise Bulacan. Image Source: Rio Deluvio, Manila Bulletin ing Doujin to fight for from spectators. of E-Sports around the Filipinos left an essen- participating countries, der infrastructure and the silver medal in the AK Laverez was taking world but also the ad- tial mark in the histo- and 9,800 athletes who other expenses. Despite lower bracket finals. the game seriously, earn- vancement of E-Sports ry of sports as it host- fought the good fight of this, renovations among The crowd was then root- ing himself the upper talent in the Philippines," ed the 30th South East sportsmanship. select game venues were ing for AK in the lower hand for winning the first he added. Sibol made the Asian Games 2019 (SEA completed on time, and bracket semi-finals, fac- set. Hempamorn won crowd go loud and wild Games) with the theme, All South East Asian a partially-finished hall ing another PH versus the two succeeding sets, that will surely go down “We Win as One.” countries participated was used as a media cen- Thai battle with Tanaso- giving AK doubts and a in history. actively with lively spir- ter for the football game. ontorngoon. Young boy shift of character usage. The 11-day event began its. These 11 countries It was astonishing to see wonder AK won the first The Filipino wonderboy some of its sports meets include Brunei, Burma how Filipinos excelled eight days prior to their (Myanmar), Cambodia, both in arts and sports official opening on No- Timor-Leste, Indonesia, fields. vember 30, 2019, at the Laos, Malaysia, Vietnam, Philippine Arena, Bula- Singapore, Thailand, and The Philippines success- MAMBA FOREVER! can, and closed the cer- the Philippines. Among fully hosted the SEA By: Sophia Cheska Roxas emony at the New Clark all those who participat- Games for 1981, 1991, Number 24 may just be up to be an 18-time All- Gianna Maria Onore City Athletics Stadium. ed, the Philippines sent 2005, and now, in 2019. a number to some, but Star in the well-known Bryant, also known as Different competitionsthe biggest number of This is despite with- for fans of the National basketball league. Gigi, had a heart of pas- were held in various delegates, reaching a to- drawing from hosting Basketball Association sion and potential talent. parts of Luzon, Clark tal of 1,868 people. the 2019 SEA Games last (NBA), it is the jersey During his 20-year ca- He shared all his wisdom and Subic Clusters, and July 2017, due to lack of number of the basketball reer with the Los Ange- with Gianna, which led the Metro Manila cluster, An oddity highlighted sports facilities, venues, legend Kobe Bryant. les Lakers, he won five her to follow her father's to name a few. during the SEA Games and issues in terrorism championships. Retiring footsteps and make a was the insufficiency of in Marawi, Mindanao. Becoming one of the at age 37, it meant for name for herself in the The country catered to the PHP 6 billion bud- In August 2017, Presi- greatest champions in Bryant to pass the ball of basketball industry. around 17,000 partici- get given to the Philip- dent Rodrigo Duterte the NBA is an achieve- his legacy to one of his pants, including team of- pine Sports Commission announced that the Phil- ment every basketball children. He had four As mentioned in Kobe's ficials, the press and me- (PSC) aligned with the ippines would be hosting player has dreamed of. daughters, which drew interview in Jimmy Kim- dia, the technical teams, 2019 national budget for 2019, given a two- For Bryant, he started attention on how he will mel Live, he said that family members and for hosting. More funds year preparation period playing on the court at a foster an heir. Luckily, some of his fans suggest- supporters from the 11 were needed to shoul- was completed. very young age and grew his second child named ed that he and his wife have a son in the family to carry on the legacy, However, last January 26, They were expectedsignal. Sadly, the world but Gigi replied in the 2020, Kobe Bryant, 41, to arrive at the Mam- would not live to see the same conversation, "I died along with Gianna, ba Sports Academy in aspirations of Kobe for got this! Need no boy for 13, in a fatal helicopter Thousand Oaks for a Gigi come to fruition. that!" crash near Calabasas, scheduled basketball California. A Brush- game. According to Lady A memorial service was She carried on the Bryant fire caused the crash, Mavericks' team director, held inside Staples Cen- name well, in the hopes located about 30 miles Evelyn Morales, Gianna ter to celebrate the lost of being drafted for the northwest of downtown was expected to play in lives of the crash. It was female counterpart of the Los Angeles (LA). There the game, and Kobe was such a moving scene how league, Women's Nation- were seven other victims, anticipated to coach. LA thousands of support- al Basketball Association namely John Altobelli, a County Fire Department ers appeared in colors (WNBA). She obtained former assistant baseball Capt. Tony Imbrenda of purple and gold. For the nickname, Mambac- coach at the University said he did not imme- many, Black Mamba and ita, which was derived of Houston, Altobelli's diately know whether Mambacita will forever In memory of Kobe Bryant, a legendary basketball player of the wife, Keri, and daughter the Sikorsky S-76B heli- Los Angeles Lakers and a five-time NBA champion, who died from Kobe's nickname, be in our hearts. in a helicopter crash on January 26, 2020. Image Source: NBA Black Mamba. Alyssa. copter radioed a distress 23 LEISURE THE LIFE OF ST. MARIE EUGENIE

Instruction: Highlight the words that match the description found under the box of scrambled words. The descriptions depict the life of Saint Marie Eugenie .

1. A congregation that Saint Marie Eugenie founded.

2. The cathedral that Saint Marie Euge- nie often went to to listen to Abbe La- cordaire’s lectures.

3. A place where Fa- ther Combalot al- ways preached his ideas and where Saint Marie Eugenie would always go to listen to his sermons.

4. Receiving this sac- rament means re- ceiving the body and blood of Jesus Christ. It is also the sacra- ment that proved life-changing for Saint Marie Eugenie. 6. A calling or one’s always celebrate with inspired Saint Marie 9. A priest who saw 10. The disease that 5. One of the plac- mission on earth. our friends and family. Eugenie to devote her Saint Marie Eugenie’s killed Saint Marie Eug- es where Saint Marie life to God and the calling - being the enie’s mother. Eugenie grew up in, 7. The birthday of Je- 8. A priest known as church foundress of a congre- found north of Paris. sus, an event that we a talented orator who gation. persikat think before you act By: Julia Annika A. De Belen By: Julia Annika A. De Belen