EDITORIAL GOLD FOR On The Case of Harry Potter THE BRAVES Criminal And the Deadly Liability Thesis > TURN TO PAGE 15 > TURN TO PAGE 16 > TURN TO PAGE 19 The Standard The Official Student Publication of Arellano University

A.Y. 2018—2019 Vol. 3 January—March Issue March 2019 Publication The Spark ARELLANO’S LADY CHIEFS of Success

HISTORIC THREE-PEAT > TURN TO PAGE 15 Academic: Paul Ivan C. Zacarias

Let us all applaud our College and Senior High School department, for winning 2nd runner up at the ANIMAFEST that has been held at Adamson University - Theatre last January 26, 2018. > TURN TO PAGE 13 The FEATURE Standard Pride Angela Magpantay is a Psychology graduate PHOTO BY: ALEJANDRO JUANCHO from Arellano Universi- ty – JAS and a former Photography Manager Andres Bonifacio Campus Crowned Education for The Standard during her batch. This has giv- as Mr. & Ms. AU 2019! en her the opportunity is Our to compete and bring By: Aleona Seriel Buatis & Princess Raihanah D. Macawadib home the bacon in the Future inter-branch competition U-Andres Bonifacio of feature writing. A By Lorabelle Castillo Campus held the Mr. and “Being a part of the Ms. Arellano University On February 26 to Standard doesn’t mean 2019 for the College De- March 1, 2019, the Ca- that you’re only focused partment with a theme of reer Fair for all of the on one task. You’ll han- “Capturing the True college departments at dle your specialization Beauty and Intelligence of the AU-PC took place. Arellanites in today’s but you got to learn the With a different ap- Philippines’ most Chal- others’ field and scope. proach and techniques lenging times” at the cam- They will maximize showcased by the college pus quadrangle. your potential and help students. they promoted you grow throughout > TURN TO PAGE 8 and encouraged the Sen- ior High School to enroll your term.”, she says. Jamming OPINION: Transport Modernization, to their course and pro- > TURN TO PAGE 7 with EEC Trash It or Implement It? gram. > TURN TO PAGE 14 By Hannah Joy Santander By Jenrick Sison Jeepneys became a portation more efficient, On the 20th of Febru- more environment - symbol for our country and A NIGHT ary 2019, Elisa Esguerra friendly, and safer. distinguishes usBut, tradi- Campus held its very first Throughout the launch tional jeepneys are being OF year until recently, In-Campus Concert. phased out, especially the transport strikes have At around 1:30 pm, the old ones, due to the Public REVELRY been conducted by the students began to arrive Utility Vehicle Moderniza- jeepney drivers, most nota- and the campus grounds tion Program (PUVMP) IN bly the transport group begins to be filled with the launched by the Depart- Pagkakaisa ng mga Sama- distinct chatter of an excit- ment of Transportation in ARELLANO han ng mga Tsuper at Op- ed crowd. > TURN TO PAGE 10 2017. > TURN TO PAGE 2 erators Nationwide or PIS- This has the goal to TON. > TURN TO PAGE 4 make our country’s trans- 1 ARELLANO UNIVERSITY JUAN SUMULONG CAMPUS 2600 Legarda St., Sampaloc, Manila JUBILEE YEAR OF COLLEGE OF NURSING BATCH ’94 ANNUAL JOB FAIR 2019 By Amira A. Floro By Dian J. Mantiles

The event was organized by the An annual job fair intended for graduating students and alumni central guidance office with the was held last January 19, 2019 at the Arellano University Manila as landmark to early employment and career development. purpose of expanding job and ca- reer prospects to all the aspiring graduates who need to apply for a job. It was overseen by more or less seven sectors of program offer- ing certain positions in their com- pany including ASPAC Interna- tional Incorporated and E-Capitol Steel which call for applicants’ expertise in developing IT sys- tems, maintaining capable and “There is nothing beyond the reach of determination”. reputable suppliers, technical skills and many more. If applicants don’t match the same expertises, there are still more company and - Mr. Cesar Gerente agencies of their choice. “It was a privilege to all the graduates of our alma mater to be able to experience this kind of an- RELLANO UNIVERSITY, A Alonso of Our Lady of Loreto Par- nual job fair. This event fosters an early career growth to our fellow Arellanites and it enables them to ish initially presided the mass LEGARDA- Homecoming is an create an optimistic view of job picking.” said by Ms. Claire Marie Lizaso, a former Marketing student. annual event when high school, before officially starting the event college and university alumni are The batch caught up with invited back to their alma maters each other by introducing different to celebrate the bond they have alumni and their various profes- Substance Abuse Prevention Seminar with their schools. sions. The highlight of the pro- By Anne Cogolio Homecoming also provides gram was reminiscing their college an opportunity for reconnecting days, celebrating their achieve- drugs and alcohol. Substance by Ms. Ludivina Alonzo's closing with old friends, for having a ments and emphasizing the im- he Central Guidance Of- T addiction is a complex disease remarks. good time and for ladies to show portance of giving back to their fice conducted a seminar which and quitting usually takes more As Oche Otorkpa have said on off their latest trends. The gentle- alma mater. They ensured each tackles about Substance Abuse than a strong will. It changes the one of his noble works, The Night men are less enthusiastic about other that this will be a yearly Prevention on January 28, 2019 brain in ways that make quitting Before I Killed, "Your decision to trends, but they do anticipate celebration and that they vowed to at Little Theater, Arellano Uni- hard, even for those who want to. kill your addiction will become a going to the homecoming accom- keep the Arellanite spirit together. versity - Juan Sumulong. Fortunately, researchers reality only if you believe and rein- panied with each other. One of their alumni, which is With the rampant increase have found treatments that can force the fact that you have the Each school has its own Mr. Cesar Gerente a Police Officer of juveniles getting involved in help people recover from these capacity to do it." Keep in mind unique traditions for celebrating Senior Executive Course 2018-04 drug-related cases nowadays, the addiction and lead productive that change starts in you. homecoming, including the mem- of Chief of Anti-Kidnapping Group objective of the seminar is to lives. Drug abuse prevention bership of the, t-shirts and souve- Illigan Satelite Unit and also a disseminate and inform students begins with education, spreading nirs to remember the unforgetta- nurse, said that he remember the the risks of harmful and exces- the word regarding the dangers ble moment of being together. girl he likes and that girl inspire sive usage of substances such as of drugs to oneself and to the her to pursue to reach the dreams Last February 22, 2019, the illicit and pharmaceutical drugs, community. These programs are that he has. The gratitude to his College of Nursing Batch ‘94 cele- alcohol, and tobacco. just the beginning. Drug preven- alma mater give him a wonderful brating their Jubilee Year Guest speaker Ms. Ruby tion programs seek to involve the life that he had achieved and at the Little Theatre in the Juan Rosa A. Velasco, a licensing of- family, community or workplace dreamed. He felt grateful to his Sumulong branch. The program ficer, shared her insights and in the prevention process. alma mater who give him a won- was hosted by Mrs. Sonia M. knowledge regarding the particu- Students raised their con- derful life that he had achieved Dignadice, Director of Alumni lar matter. Ms. Velasco implied cerns during the open forum in and dreamed. Services. Father Joseph Jil that substance abuse, to put it which Ms. Velasco obliged to simply, is the dependence on answer. The program was ended addictive substances such as > FROM PAGE 1 ing the last band to play, the hosts and Arellanites For more inquiries and personal counselling, you can visit the Central Guidance Office Ecstatic screams wel- welcome and congratulate located at Florentino Cayco Hall, Ground Floor. You can also reach them via phone on comed the start of the 81st the AU’s Lady Chiefs for 734-7371 local 312/313 or through email: [email protected] Foundation Week of Arella- winning the Women’s Vol- no University. From Febru- leyball Tournament for the ary 18 to 23, the week-long Before hitting the stage of third time. The ladies also event honored the founding “La Revolucion Delos Santos” Arellano, Teatro Arellano show- expressed their gratitude of Arellano University back cased their second production in by dancing to the popular in 1938 and held concerts, by Teatro Arellano Pasinaya 2019 at Center Cultural online dance craze chal- of the Philippines last February 3, field demos, exhibits, and By Sheikinah Grace Sanz lenge Baby Shark. It was at 2019 and after one and a half seminars from different de- that moment too that the month of rehearsals, “La Revolu- partments. host announced that Arella- cion Delos Santos” by Em Mendez One of the biggest high- no University is the official as their last production for SY 2018 -2019 was opened to the Arellano light of the event was the host for the NCAA Season community last February 12-13, annually awaited concerts ‘95 next year. 2019 at the Little Theatre. where students could freely The night ended with The two successful productions let their eager hearts out by the highly anticipated of the pioneering batch of Teatro singing along to some bands band, Parokya ni Edgar, Arellano shows how much dedica- or artist. This year, Arellano performing their greatest tion and passion they are putting in University were graced by a hits such as Buloy, Sil- by balancing academics and theatre prominent rock band that is vertoes, Para Sa’yo, and as they want to promote arts and Parokya ni Edgar, millenni- even Harana, a song they culture thru theatre. als’ current senti artist, I rarely sing at live events. After watching the shows, I asked Mr. Kobe Aguilar, one of the Belong To The Zoo, and the The students highly ad- students of Arellano University up and coming band, Down mired frontman, Chito Mi- about his feedback on the shows so By 18. randa, not only for being a far and he said, “The play was real- Each band gave out a great performer but by istically portrayed by the actors. tremendous performance being a considerate person Teatro Arellano gave their very best that made each Arellanite’s as he gave out water to the for the last production, from Ang night a memorable and audience and reminded the paglilitis kay Mang Serapio to La gratifying one. Down by 18 boys to behave properly Revolucion Delos Santos, they really performed a couple of cover towards the girls. He also managed to execute the play well songs including ALAPAAP, invited two Arellanites to and they really gave their all. More power and more productions to a song originally sang by sing the parts of Gloc 9 come!” Eraserheads, to which the and Francis Magalona in During the 7pm show last Feb- audience responded with the song Bagsakan. They ruary 13, 2019, Mr. Em Mendez, joyous claps. As the day ended their set by singing the writer of “La Revolucion Delos went to slumber, I Belong One and Only and Halaga For those interested, Teatro Arellano is giv- Santos” watched the show of Teatro To The Zoo filled the twi- that left the audience with ing free workshops for those talented and Arellano. After the show, Mr. Men- light with melodic and soft nostalgic feelings. — dedicated Arellanites, if you want to be dez gathered all the members of sounds that made the at- GABRIELA B. MENDO- part of our growing family kindly visit the Teatro Arellano and gave a short yet powerful speech whilst ending mosphere more sentient. ZA page of Teatro Arellano or Contact And before introduc- it with an inspiring advice -- Mr. Noesis Marquez: 0906-465-7110 “Don’t give up on theatre.” 2 ARELLANO UNIVERSITY JUAN SUMULONG CAMPUS 2600 Legarda St., Sampaloc, Manila THE FIGHT FOR THE CROWN: MR AND MS AU 2019 M U S L I M By Sheikinah Grace C. Sanz AWA R E N E S S The search for the next Mr EXHIBIT ans Ms. Arellano University – Le- garda, the most awaited event of By Dian J. Mantiles & this school year 2018-2019 hap- pened last January 30, with the Christine Maye Galopo theme “The Hunger Games: A peek into the future” at the Plaridel Hall In inclusive Islamic ex- Lobby and Quadrangle. hibit with the theme “Root for The Rehablitation and the our identity, basis of our Uni- Institute of Accountancy had ty” was opened for the entire Photo from MSA FB Page bagged the titles of Mr and Ms. students last January 11, Arellano-Legarda 2019. Mr. Tyrone 2019 at the Plaridel Hall in Jordan Endaya and Ms. Kimberly Arellano University Manila. Leduna will represent the Juan The Formal Wear were given to The exhibit was orga- Sumulong Campus in the Inter- Mr. Zabiullah Afghanzo and Ms. nized by Mohammed Ibrahim Maxine Brillo. Next is Casual Branch search for Mr. and Ms. Mahmoud, president of Mus- Wear, which were given to Mr. Arellano University 2019 in lim assembly at Arellano Uni- Mico Teng and Ms. Rachel Marie Plaridel Hall Lobby and Quadran- versity Manila. Cano and the Best in talent award gle of AU-Legarda on March 1, It was accomplished to were given to Mr. Tyrone Endaya 2019. foster Islamic awareness At exactly 7 PM, the candi- and Ms. Girlie Agbayani. After the hosts announced the among the students regard- dates paraded down the stage in less of their belief system and their amazing introduction outfits. winners of major awards, the hosts announced the top 3, and the religion. The details were This year Mr. and Ms. Arellano- placed on the table and adja- Feature Legarda were on fire because of the pageant went right away to the cent board through the exploit crowd that supported their depart- Question and Answer portion, of relevant images. The two- ment’s representatives. The stage which tested the confidence and CONDOMS FOR FREE! day exhibit promoted not only became more wonderful with the intellect of every candidate. To educational and accurate dis- By Dian J. Mantiles two amazing hosts from the Su- break the crowd’s tension Ms. play about the religion but preme Student Council, Mr. Jeffer- Theresse Francisco, the winner of countries. In our country, Phil- this year AU Idols-Legarda and also allowed everyone to expe- In our present society, teen- son Chester and Ms. Aubrey Bare- ippines, the ignorance about no. also the winner of AU Idols-Inter- rience the common aspects of age pregnancy is constantly branch gave a wonderful perfor- Islamic culture: wearing hijab sexuality and reproduction After the Introduction, the growing. Though the proportion candidates back to the stage wear- mance. and abaya, getting a taste of both in parents, teachers and And after her performance, Mr dates, and offering a free book rate has lowered some in the ing their futuristic outfits. After adolescents increases the early slaying the runway, the first batch Jefferson Chester and Ms. about Islam for further read- previous decades, it is still a of minor awards was given out. Mr. Chiejoke Chamaka gave their last ing. beginning of sexual relation- walk as Mr. and Ms. Arellano Uni- large problem nowadays. The and Ms Photogenic were given to “For me, their art exhibit ships and of unwanted preg- candidates’ number 8 and 6 Mr. versity-Legarda 2018. Afterwards, was astonishing and the Mus- increasing inclination of young the hosts announced the winner of nancies. Extreme poverty and Asly Chua and Ms. Rachel Marie lims in the exhibit are very women becoming mothers at Caro. Next, Mr. and Ms. Congeni- this year Mr. and Ms. Arellano accommodating. They also being the son or daughter of an University - Legarda 2019. The early age brings our society to a ality award were given to candi- used to explain their Islamic adolescent mother are risk fac- dates number 9 and 3 Mr. Nicko 2nd runners up were given to Mr. culture to enlighten us from complex and shocking state. This Vargas and Ms. Louella Maxine Mico Teng from Education Depart- numerous questions we were tors of repeating the early preg- ment and Ms. Girlie Ann Agbaya- particular dilemma in our society Brillo. curious about!” Hanna Shane nancy. Young Filipinos have ni from Rehabilitation. Next is the is basically affecting the naive After the minor awards, the S. Antonio, 4th year AB Eng- 1st runners up were given to Mr. limited access to sex education pride of Arellano University when lish student said after her lives of teenage girls today. Early Zabiullah Afghanzoy from Busi- it comes in dancing, The Chief- Islamic exhibit experience. and services, especially if they ness Administration and Ms. Loel- childbearing inflicts distant and stilletos, an Arellano University The exhibit was extended are underage and unmarried. dance troupe, performed and made la Maxine Brillo from Business long-term devastation to young Administration. And the winners until the 12th of January This is the basic reason why the crowd livelier. The candidate where everyone else were giv- mothers, the infant within their were gorgeous and classy in their who got the title were Mr. Tryrone there are still many young Fili- Endaya from Rehabilitation and en more time and opportunity wombs, and the entire society. formal wear. The hosts an- to check the exhibit or have pinos are not using any form of nounced the Top 3 major awards, Ms. Kimberly Leduna from the As a matter of fact, teen births another take on what the dis- which were the Formal Wear, Cas- Institute of Accountancy. contraception or protect in plays had to offer. comprise multiple destructive ual wear and the Best in Talent. against sexually transmitted outcomes in health, social and diseases and infections when economic phases within the they are having sex for the first communities. Other negative THE STANDARD’S 2ND time. factors are the high risks for NEWS WRITING WORKSHOP premature birth and low birth For the conclusion, families By Gabriela B. Mendoza weight for infants, childhood should take a collective responsi- answered questions relating to how investigative research relates affliction, infant’s morality, mini- bility of talking to the teenagers to the work of journalism. mize educational and instructive about pregnancy and relation- Lastly was Mr. Joseph Chris- states of opportunity for the ships so that they will be aware topher DT. Briana, an English instructor in Don Bosco College teenager mothers, impaired of whatever that occur if they are specializing in Linguistics, Cam- mental development for the in any relationships. Secondly, pus Journalism, English for Spe- children, increase in childhood the federal government should cific Purposes, Preparation and Evaluation of Instructional Mate- behaviour problems, poor aca- invest more of the effective teen- rials and Development Reading, demic performance, and in- age pregnancy programs to mini- who gave an informative talk mize the increasing rates of this about the correlation of linguistics creased threats of child abuse. and journalism. case. Whether we like it or not, Teen pregnancy is a social “Campus journalism molds we are part of the society, and editor-in-chief of Arellano Stand- problem not resolved in devel- The Standard’s Arellano discipline and students' awareness ard, talked about the basic struc- with regards to political, social we are accountable for any crisis University- Legarda hosted its oping and some developed tures of news writing and its do’s and/or educational issues” said that will come along. second News Writing Workshop and don’ts. He shared his experi- Argellyne Jean Jaelenei Moriones, last February 2, 2019 at the Little ence as a campus journalist of AU a first year Political Science Stu- Theater and was attended by rep- The Standard and the hardships dent who attended the workshop resentatives from different cam- the newspaper had gone through. because of her passion for writing. puses namely Elisa Esguerra, Jose He also reminded everyone that Being a former campus journalist Rizal, and Jose Abad campus and an editorial board doesn’t neces- during her high school years, she even by non-editorial students. sarily have to have lots of mem- found the workshop to be trans- Arellano University Juan Sumulong Campus Press The workshop’s purpose was bers. What’s important is that the formative and expressed how she not only to enhance their skills but both of you have the passion to wants to be a campus journalist EDITORIAL BOARD also having an in depth under- write the truth. again by hopefully taking part in Gabriela Mendoza Amira Floro Germaine Romina standing towards the art of news Second guest speaker was Ms. the editorial board of The Stand- Associate Editor Editor-in-Chief Literary Editor writing. It was also a way for cam- Gladys Mae Zabala Argonza, a ard next school year. pus journalists to perceive the true Anne Cogolio current member of the Ship for When she was asked what Dian Mantiles Warren Revoltar meaning of being a journalist. Managing Editor Southeast Asian and Japanese insight she earned from the event News Editor Sports Editor Every speaker had shared the Warren Revoltar Youth Program, National Youth she answered,“[Being a campus constructive and interesting differ- Christine Galopo Feature Editor Joshue Gloria Forum on Heritage Network and journalist helps] students [to] de- ent aspects of news writing. Atty. Layout and Graphic Artist Cartoonist Yaru Nu Artes Ivatan and is tak- velop a sense of responsibility Sheikinah Sanz Frederick G. Dedace, the vice pres- ing her MA Philippine Studies in when it comes to content and accu- Photojournalist ident for Human Resources of UP Diliman. She talked about the rate information.” Abegail Cayco Arellano University and director features of news writing and even Adviser for Legal Affairs and also a former 3 ARELLANO UNIVERSITY APOLINARIO MABINI CAMPUS Menlo St., Taft Ave., Pasay City

A Step into The Future

By Sherlyn Joy Recto and Lois An Aguilar The strands ABM, The students were be ast February 1, HUMSS, STEM, ICT and L graded on their confidence, GAS took part of the final 2019, AU-AMC conducted a communication skills and interview. The interview had mock interview for all using English language. Fac- multiple interviewers that Grade 12 Senior High ulty teachers gave sugges- tended to the students in School students with the tions and comments to the groups of three which flowed help of Senior High School student that can be their fast and efficiently. faculty as interviewers. source to improve their self One-on-one inter- and to have confidence to face The interviewers views were held outside the interviewers. were very informative and helpful to the errors the stu- their rooms. They asked the Top Serve Goes to AU- dents have made in their students some questions AMC that are usually ask in a manners, gestures, as well formal interview by a re- On February 18-22, as their resumes. They have cruiter from a company. interviewers from Top Serve encouraged them to do even PHOTO BY ROMELITA COMIA Service Solutions arrived at better in the future. AU-AMC to hold the stu- This was served as > FROM PAGE 1 nopolize this industry and dents’ final interviews. Held MAKE A SPLASH one of the milestones of an have higher fares. at the school’s Review Room, As one of the projects to Arellano student for their Transportation By Frances Andrea Dennise E. lessen air pollution, the mod- students set their appearanc- successful future and AU- Peňa ernized jeepney would be means are very important for es in their best business AMC are there to help and great as it uses electricity in- majority of the citizens as we use it daily. It is truly won- wear, along with their re- practice the students to Last February stead of fuel. No harmful smoke comes out from the derful that the government is sumes, to meet the Job Fair's achieve their dreams. 21,2019, the SHS Grade 12 vehicles. Not only does it less- taking steps into having a requirements. students of SPORTS and en pollution, but also reduces cleaner and greener environ- STEM had their swimming the risk of people developing ment, but there are the downsides that accompany lessons held at AU-AMC for complications with their body, especially their lungs. Other this greatness. their PE 3 class. than that, having these vehi- Firstly, people would be Swimming is considered cles would be safer than old losing their source of income jeepneys aging 15 years or by most experts to be one of as small-time operators may older. This program includes shut down, unable to afford the best forms of physical goals such as more spacious replacements. Companies may exercise and provide a low- jeepneys, disciplined and com- take advantage of this and impact workout, while being petent drivers, fair regula- raise fares making it more able to relieve stress and feel tions, safe and comfortable inconvenient for the people. travelling and predictable good. This should be thought out travel time. carefully and offer assistance Students had their proper All of this sounds great. to the already existing jeepney operators and drivers. There swimming attire and swim- Lesser risks and safer for peo- are already implementations ming equipment. This recre- ple and the environment. But what about the people who are of buses, tricycles and ational activity consists of affected by this change? The jeepneys which are using elec- various motions that propel estimated cost for the jeepney tricity and it has been amaz- the body through water. replacement is around 1.4 ing. People may say that re- ₱ PHOTO BY SARAH FEDELIN million to ₱1.6 million. Includ- moving the jeepneys may re- SHS Grade 12 students ing interests and payment move a known symbol of our experienced this wonderful periods, it would total to country, but the design of the electric jeeps can always be swimming lesson because of a r o u n d ₱2.1 million. redesigned. Taking care of the our Physical Education Coor- Transport groups claimed this program to be “anti-poor” as it only place we can live in is dinator Mr. Fedelito Bocabo is already hard to earn a liv- honestly more important than Jr. ing as it is. They also pointed the aesthetics and symbols. out that companies might mo-

G12 HUMSS GOES TO PETA “One Movement, One Voice, One Commitment” By Michaela Kathlene Besinga By Adah Beatriz A. Galdones Last 27th of Feb- duction about the associa- before, during, and after that ty, we also went to the Phil- tion's history followed by ac- have had or might happen Last February 1-4, ruary 2019, the Grade 12 ippine Military Academy to tivities led by the friendly and with the scenario given. 2019, only four of us - Soheila HUMSS strand were fortu- see the amazing drill. The gleeful staff. Activities such Venice Venzon, Moises Ladis- nate to receive a chance to Furthermore, crea- drill was done the previous as roaming around the room lao Pasco, Sam Elnathan Gal- experience an amazing tive writing also was tested day, which we missed it. with some instructions and dones, and I – were chosen to workshop at the Philippine when the students were Instead, we looked at the games incorporated the im- represent AU-AMC Elemen- Educational Theater Asso- asked to create a cinquian tanks and canons in the portant things about perform- tary Department for the 10th ciation or PETA. poem related to their scene. area. ing arts afterwards. Young Men’s Christian Associ- The last part of the activity Everyone from the ation or YMCA of Manila Jun- I learned many After the short and took place in PETA's box the- department were divided ior Leaders Campference that things in the conference. I precise discussion, group ac- ater where students per- into four groups to ensure was a six- hour car ride to should think before I speak tivities followed that tested formed on stage about their that they will experience a Teacher’s Camp, Baguio City. and be “makadiyos, maka- cohesive learning with the the students’ creativity for diverse topics. kalikasan, makatao, at they had to visualize a certain There were many said activity. Guided by the It was indeed a great makabansa”. I also learned scenario or place given by the enjoyable activities in the members of PETA, stu- experience for the HUMSS that YMCA created volley- leaders. The students’ sense camp, such as the search for dents learned different students for they have ob- ball and basketball. the Mr. and Ms. Campference, things that focused on per- of being aware or “woke” tained great and fresh academic contests such as I was glad that I forming arts. about the country's current knowledge with their work- chess, on the spot drawing, was part of the Campfer- problems was emphasized. shop at PETA as a part of The first part of slogan making, a quiz bee, a ence, we get to represent Their visualization was im- their work immersion. spelling bee and more. our school, meet new people, the workshop was an intro- proved by showcasing the learn new things and expe- As part of our activi- rienced new adventures.

4 ARELLANO UNIVERSITY APOLINARIO MABINI CAMPUS Menlo St., Taft Ave., Pasay City

Unleashing Creativity: Speech Choir 2019 Ecobricks: A New Way to Recycle By Prince Tecson By Sam Galdones

the performance of the Grade The lights were off, One of our solutions 8 students of the piece "The can be eco-bricking. When we chants surrounded the room. Seven Ages of Man" by segregate, save, and pack plas- Students in black shouted as William Shakespeare. tic into bottles, we can create they perform their piece. These The program then building blocks that can be used are the common things we see proceeded to the Grade 9 with over and over again. An Eco- in the annual speech choir; but their unique presentation of brick is a plastic bottle packed this year, we're in for a twist. "The Creation" by James with clean and dry plastic to a The Junior High Weldon Johnson. Last to set density to make an eco- School English Club of AU- perform were the grade 10 friendly and reusable building AMC held the Speech Choir students with their piece "The block. These are used to make Competition every year to Road Not Taken" by Robert furniture, garden spaces, and honor the English Month Frost. even full-scale buildings such as Celebration. And this year was schools and houses. Everyone was in awe different, the students' Together, we can make with the effects, chants, and performances were filled with environment-friendly spaces the twists that the students new ideas and creativity. It items can take up to 1000 that enrich our community and showed. At the end, 7- There are 25 tril- truly showed the heart of the years to decompose in land- remove plastic from the earth’s Bonifacio won in the Grade 7 lion pieces of plastic debris Mabinian Students for Arts fills. But the plastic bags we biosphere. Together, we can level, while the 8-Gumamela in the ocean and every day. and Literature. use in our everyday life take transition from plastic to ever claimed the winning spot for These plastic debris not only The opening remarks 10-1000 years to decompose, greener harmony with Mother the Grade 8 level. make the ocean water dirty were given by Ms. Lydia while plastic bottles can Nature. The deserving 9- but also endanger the lives Terrado, (JHS & SHS take 450 years or more. This schoolyear, AU- Narra was the winner for the of marine creatures. Principal.) Her message is If we keep on produc- AMC Elementary Department Grade 9 level while the 10- Imagine a sea tur- about the importance of ing the same amount of plas- has adapted this solution in less- Newton was named both the tle getting stuck in a plastic celebrating the Engslish Month tic waste that consume at ening the plastic waste in the bag, or a dolphin getting winner for the Grade 10 level present, eventually there will campus. Each pupil was chal- and how it can help empower choked by a plastic straw, or and as the overall champion be more plastic in the ocean lenged to fill his or her own emp- the students for the future. even worse, fish swallowing for this year's speech choir. than there are fishes and that ty plastic bottle with plastic The competition small pieces of plastic. And This successful event truly is an alarming environmental waste until it is compact enough started with the Grade 7 level guess who eat that fish? showcased the beauty and the and worldwide concern. The to be an eco-brick. All eco-bricks performing the "Oh captain! Plastic waste is hidden talent of the students question now is what can we will then be collected and My Captain" by Walt one of many types of wastes in Arts and Literature. do with all the plastic waste planned to be used in making Whitman. It was followed by that take too long to decom- that we have around us now? plant boxes this coming summer. pose. Normally, plastic

Mock Defense Defended!

By Jave Mary Lacea VIVA HUMANISTA! By Alyssa Dayon nnovation is an center line of the banana I “Viva Human- leave as an alternative for mance awed everyone and to HUMSS students only. application which creates ista!” The cry of the Hu- abaca, which is known for won him the singing compe- There was a team building new ideas, thoughts or im- manities and Social Scienc- the real supplies of threads tition. activity headed by the aginations. In the world of es students of AU-AMC HUMSS Department teach- and fabrics. On the second day, science, people do not just echoed through the halls ers that advocates better the 30th of January, the study the phenomenon, ani- Creating new set of and campus as they cele- camaraderie and companion- HUMSS Organization held a mals, humas, and etc, but ideas help people think that brated the first ever event ship among the students quiz bee competition among also innovate new applica- in a small simple thing they “UPLIFT: HUMSS WEEK from Grade 11 to Grade 12. the senior high school stu- 2019” with the theme of As the event closed, it was tions or products that are can turn it into a big inno- dents of all strands to test “Diversity – The Power of full of love and appreciation helpful to the environment. vation. the knowledge and sports- Humanity”. towards each one’s sacrifices manship of every partici- Last February 19, Students from The whole event and hard work to make the pants. The classes of 2019, the AU-AMC Senior STEM Strand would like to ran for three days on Janu- event possible. HUMSS and STEM showed High School Department extend their heartwarming ary 29-31 wherein the en- exemplary performance dur- The teachers and conducted an Investigatory gratitude to Mr. Jason B. ergy, creativity, and fellow- ing the quiz bee competi- students certainly did have Fabia, (Biology and STEM ship of the HUMSS strand a great time forming better Project Mock Defense for tions for their representa- were highlighted. connections and relations all Grade 12 STEM Strand Coordinator), Ms. Sarah tives won the single and students wherein they had Lee Fedelin, (Physics towards each other. With On the 29th of Jan- group rounds of the said these activities and events, to present their innova- Teacher), Ms. Charlotte Ba- uary, the students of the event. students and teachers can tions through the panels. rangan, (Physical Science HUMSS Organization held contribute to each other’s On the third and The mock defense consisted Teacher) and Ms. Glaisa an open OPM singing con- growth and the communi- final day on the 31st of Janu- May Gaňo, Chemistry test. Arnel Mercado’s pow- ty’s. of four panelists: Mrs. Ber- ary, the event was exclusive nadette De Guzman, Mr, Teacher and also to the Ad- erful voice and perfor- Christopher Tristan Sunga, viser of the Research Inves- Ms. Sharmaine Corpuz and tigatory Project. PHOTO BY JASON FABIA Ms. Nikka Ella Tala. All of them are well known in the field of Research and Sci- ence. EDITORIAL BOARD Paolo Miguel Nobleza Jave Mary Lacea Lois-An Aguilar There were lots of Associate Editor Editor-in-chief Circulation Manager Christine Jade Clemente Pocholo Gabriel Navarez Ma. Alyssa Dayon products presented, most of News Editor Managing Editor Literary Editor them using eco-friendly Darrel Abaigar Sherlyn Joy Recto materials. One of the exam- Photojournalist Michael James Belardo Feature Editor Layout/Graphic Artist ples of the innovative prod- Frances Andrea Dennise Peña Angel Zarsadias ucts is a thread made from Sports Editor Hannah Joy Santander Rhoagne De Belen Suamer the banana midrib or the Prince Robel Tecson Adviser Staff Writer

5 ARELLANO UNIVERSITY JOSE ABAD SANTOS CAMPUS 3058 Taft Ave., Pasay City

PAROKYA NI EDGAR ROCKS AU JAS Tuition Fee Hike by Mica Caresusa by Jamie Jane Gutierrez Last February 22, 2019, Mr. Gary C. Huang attended the Arellano University Jose Abad meeting. Santos (AU JAS) Campus called The people involved addressed for a meeting at the University the reasons behind the increase, as Library regarding the universi- well as each of the attendees’ stands ty’s tuition fee increase. and opinions on the issue. To sum it all up. further improving the school Deans of different depart- services is everyone’s main reason ments, representatives from for agreeing with the fee hike. senior high school, some college The assembly ended well with PAROKYA NI EDGAR brings the house down as they perform students, faculty members and their hit rock novelty songs. [Photo by Ronnel Maramot] JAS Assistant Vice President closing remarks from Mr. Huang. FEATURE Rock icon Parokya ni Ed- every performance, they would tending their performance for gar brought the house down as say “thank you” and assure an hour. INTRODUCING AB ENGLISH the safety of the audience. they performed their novelty To spice things up a bit, by Joshua Diolola “Okay lang mag-enjoy, songs for Arellano University’s they called two people from tumalon, natural lang yan Still confused which course from the academic and monetary Foundation Concert last Febru- the crowd to sing their song, pero, Pare, ‘pag may babae sa incentives campus journalists receive, ary 19, 2019 at Jose Abad San- “Bagsakan”. The audience also you should take up in college? Are harap o gilid mo, gagawin mo their writing skills are being molded, tos Campus’ Quadrangle. requested the band to perform you into language studies, writing lahat para ‘di sila matamaan o which is undeniably applicable for “Your Song — My One and stories, novels and communica- The concert featured other masaktan,” as per Chito Mi- their studies and will surely help Only You”. The concert ended tions? Then, Bachelor of Arts in artists like I Belong to the Zoo, randa, the band’s frontman. them tremendously when applying with Parokya singing one of English is the best fit for you! Down by 18 and Traffic Jam. for jobs. Folk artist I Belong to the Zoo After a small talk with the their hit songs, “Halaga”. Bachelor of Arts in English is Graduates of AB English can opened the show around 4:30pm audience, they began their a four year degree course under “It was a great concert! I pursue various careers in academics, and ended their act with their performance again with the enjoyed it so much! Wishing to the College of Arts and Sciences in broadcasting, performing arts, pub- hit single, “Sana”. They were songs “Sayang”, “Silvertoes”, have more concerts to come!”, Arellano University Jose Abad “Harana” and “Inuman Na”. Santos Campus. . It is designed to lishing, advertising, proofreading, followed by bands Traffic Jam said Anna Marie Garcia, a journalism, human resources, law, and Down by 18, performing The audience was hyped up delighted Senior High School help students who want to be globally competent in their crafts etc. Alumni of AU JAS who took up their own songs and ended their even more and began shouting student who attended the when Miranda said, “Pare, as English Majors. The CAS faculty AB English are currently content set with a rendition of Bamboo’s show. “It was a solid and fun writers, feature writers, proofreaders, bitin pa ‘di ba? Bitin pa! Kaya is dedicated in providing the nec- popular song, “Hallelujah”. night. Thank you to all the language proficiency evaluators, and mag-text na kayo, “Mommy, bands who performed and to essary skills and trainings needed Parokya ni Edgar started administrative staff. There are also Daddy, ayaw pa nila bumaba!” Arellano University for making to nurture a student's potential as their set at seven in the evening who are law students that used the They even apologized to the this happen,” said Raven Dela a writer, a language educator, a with their song, “Buloy”. After course as their pre-law. school administration for ex- Cruz, a college student. communication specialist and other related jobs. AB English may not be known AU JAS celebrates Moreover, AB English stu- by many but it is apparent that it is PolSci holds Thanksgiving Party dents' mother organization in the reliable to lead a student to the Peace Pole university is the official student dream job they wish to attain. by Mariel Catalan by Joy Delos Santos publication, The Standard. Aside

view with him, he says, The “Peace Pole World- Political Science stu- The Standard JAS holds Open Mic dents staged their year-end "I'm planning to run for wide Celebration 2019” is a party at the Arellano Uni- the position of AUSSC day made to commemorate by Christine Joy Malaca the diversity of religions versity Jose Abad Santos President. It's about time to college. The event encour- around the globe and bring Arellano University Jose Campus Lobby last Decem- act and do what I think is aged everyone to perform or them together to pray for Abad Santos (AU JAS) Cam- right and will truly benefit, share through an open mic ber 20, 2018 to celebrate world peace. It is celebrated pus’ The Standard held an not just my course mates or and thus, the participants The Parliamentarians' suc- every first month of the year event last February 18, 2019 my department, but all the presented spoken poetry, cessful events, and came to welcome the New Year at the Open Lot called “An confessions, speeches and “united as ever in the pur- students of AU JAS.” with prayers and peace. Open Mic: Let Your Heart shout outs. The event was a Speak” in celebration of the suit of progress” as they Furthermore, he adds, The day was cele- huge opportunity for stu- month of love. welcome the new year with “We’re going to open the brated in Arellano University dents to let their emotions confidence. [AUSSC] office for all the – Jose Abad Santos on Janu- The program started and creativity be free. Some ary 30, 2019 with the theme around three in the after- from the audience even gave College of Arts and Sci- departments and it will never be limited to a single “May Peace Prevail on noon, with participants from their own advice to some ences (CAS) Dean Pastora Earth”. The program started department or group. The both senior high school and students. Ligayu attended said event at 9 AM, which was emceed and gave a message show- voice of the students will be by Ms. Sofia Amor Morales, ing her ever support for the heard and necessary ac- AUSSC Secretary. Opening students. tions for their good will be remarks were then delivered the main goal of my admin- by Ms. Eleine Visda, Office of Highlights of the event istration if I will be elect- Student Affairs (OSA) Branch were the set of games ad- ed.” Head. There was also an in- ministered by the officers of termission number by the The Parliamentarians and AUSSC elections will emcee herself together with Mr. Iman Patrick Kiamco. the presentation of the or- be conducted on February ganization’s accomplish- 26. The prayers then began SHS students participate in open mic. PHOTO BY JERIEL FAUNE ments proving a very fruit- and were offered by three representatives from three ful year it had been for Everyone who joined were the saying goes. The open mic different departments — Ms. given pre-loved books and new let the participants feel that them. Maricel Dinong from the school supplies as a token for they had someone to share The president of The School of Hospitality and taking part. their thoughts to even just for a Tourism Management, Ms. day. Parliamentarians, John Al- “No man is an island”, as ec Cudal, gave a few words Louella Oclares from the School of Computer Science, for the closing remarks. and Ms. Noraisa Sarip from When asked about the College of Nursing. The The Standard JAS is looking for new writers, photo- program concluded at 10 AM Cudal’s plans for the next journalists and layout artists! For inquiries, visit our academic year in an inter- with closing remarks given by Ms. Vanessa Faye Cas, the FB Page: TheStandardArellanoU student council’s P.R.O.

6 ARELLANO UNIVERSITY JOSE ABAD SANTOS CAMPUS 3058 Taft Ave., Pasay City FEATURE BUSINESS AND COMMERCE STUDENTS On Passion and Social Pressures: Insights from IV of Spades’ Bawat Kaluluwa MV by Maria Liza Cabel by Jeriel Faune The Arellano University Iman Patrick Kiamco; College of awarding of minor awards, the Supreme Student Council Arts and Sciences’ Kimberly top 3 were announced, promptly (AUSSC) of Jose Abad Santos Rose Calimlim and Panfilo followed by the Question and Campus started 2019 with their Bayacag; School of Business and Answer portion. The remaining annual event, Mr. and Ms. Arella- Commerce’s Ma. Lyndee Baloja candidates took their final walk no University wherein once again, and Laurence Delos Santos; as they were being serenaded. they impressed the crowd with School of Computer Studies’ Before the announcement of their arrangements and planning Louelah Mae Rarang and John winners, Ms. Sofia Amor Mo- which gave the affair a successful Paulune Roque; School of Educa- rales, the AUSSC secretary de- © IV of Spades; Two Fold Media outcome. tion’s Romnick Bangate; and livered the closing remarks. rizes this as “Pinosas ang kamay ng School of Hospitality and Tour- OPM is far from being dead. It was held at the University Both Business and Com- bata / Upang ito’y maging isang sunod- ism Management’s Azynette Quadrangle on January 14, with merce candidates, Laurence Our local music industry is flour- sunuran…” and because we have this Mae Deleon and Bryan Odtohan. the theme “Innovation of the Old Delos Santos and Ma. Lyndee ishing and thriving with inimitably tendency to please other people, we Generation”. The pageant was divided Baloja, were crowned as this talented artists, particularly in the shackle and trap ourselves (best into two parts: the Talent night year’s Mr. and Ms. AU Pasay independent music scene. Indie symbolized by the goldfish in the Each department had its own and the Coronation night. The 2019. All cheered for their favor- rock band IV of Spades is definite- representatives to showcase. All MV) to the standards of the world, first part showcased the contest- ite candidates, no matter what ly one of them. possessed beauty, talent and forever fitting in. ants’ skills and talent. the course and year level. Even brains as these six females and The three-piece outfit recent- the professors and deans also The same could be said for the seven males competed for the The coronation, on the other rooted for their representatives. ly dropped the music video (MV) boy in the MV, as he finds himself hand, is more extravagant as it crown: College of Medical Labora- for their song “Bawat Kaluluwa”, lost in the woods in his dream. He featured the contestants’ produc- It is nice knowing that this tory Science’s Channelou Cachar- shortly after releasing their debut encounters and is haunted by anoth- tion wear, vintage theme wear kind of occasion unites everyone ro and Kenneth Vidal; College of album ‘CLAPCLAPCLAP!’ In collab- er version of himself as the video Nursing’s Ma. Theresa Ipulan and and formal wear. After the even just for a night. oration with Two Fold Media, like progressed. It’s noticeably a meta- the band’s previous MVs, the crea- phor – the boy is lost and continues sions’” camaraderie and family. ALUMNI tive direction and stunning cine- to lose his way as he goes further matography never failed to please As she continues to strive “This will test you and away from his own aspirations. His but what’s noteworthy about this passion (as represented by the clone) in life and keep pursuing her your group. Your willing- new MV is its meaningful message haunts him, waiting to be followed. goals, Angela never did for- ness, determination and – both in its music and visuals – Ultimately, he chases the elusive get her roots even as she initiative to help, contribute, that I infer focuses on one’s sense twin, stumbling in the process. looked at the future and what learn and complete your of purpose and passion. The boy felt like giving up, as it has in store for her. She task will establish a good As kids, some already know anyone would feel when we think it credits her journey as a stu- barrier to make your foun- what they want to pursue in the may be too late or we can’t do it, but dent in AU JAS for being the dation strong and effective. future, whether it’s business, sci- the trio offers hope in the bridge of ence or the arts. Then again, life ground and platform that Sacrifices are always pre- the song, singing “Subukan mo lang, doesn’t always go the way we subukan mo lang / At makakaya mo / > FROM PAGE 1 prepared for the real world, sent to any kind of organi- want it and end up engaging in Baka sakaling matanaw ang nawala…” and of course her challenging zation. Issues and com- different careers either out of ne- There is hope in trying. Not only did Angela cessity or as imposed by social yet fun time as a part of The plains as well. But here’s the I think it’s impressive of IV of soar high during her time as norms. For instance, in our coun- Standard. thing--without these as- Spades to send important messages a student, she is also raising try, a lot of us are discouraged in pects, you won’t grow as a to their listeners, the young ones When asked if she has pursuing fine arts or humanities the bar in the real world as especially, and in the case of Bawat group. That group will be courses at a young age. “Passion she currently works as an any message to the current Kaluluwa, I deem it’s to not lose sight your family while you’re in and happiness won’t buy you a Executive Assistant to the and future members of the of your passion and live life the way AU JAS. Your test now is to meal,” as they say. The pre-chorus organization, Angela not only we chose it to be, not as what others Office of the President in one verse of the track cleverly summa- keep it, keep that family till dictate it to be. of the top shipping compa- left us with words to motivate the end of term.” - MIGUEL nies in the Philippines and ourselves to do better, but CAMPOS Southeast Asia. she also highlighted an im- Leadership Towards Success portant lesson: by Ricky Gabilo “Being part of the real organizational support, "L" stands Arellano University Su- world is ten times harder for learning innovation, "I" stands for preme Student Council (AUSSC) of involvement of society, and "D" than what we think it is! You THE STANDARD JAS Jose Abad Santos Campus con- stands for dynamic project. are now responsible to pay BATCH 2015 ducted their miting de avance for the election of new council mem- On the other hand, the LEAD's for your bills, and save up for PHOTO BY: TOP bers for the next school year last platforms are connectivity among JOSELITO CALEON your future if you don’t want February 23, 2019 at one in the students, faculty department, and the student council. They long for to experience the YOLO mot- BOTTOM ANGELA afternoon at the University Lobby. MAGPANTAY Two party lists introduced humble servanthood by doing more to. You’ll be the ‘I am now an their roster and promoted their and less talk regarding adopting the adult making adult deci- platforms they seek to implement old successful activities of the previ- if they are elected. LEAD Partylist ous administration. Lastly, they seek to improve and enhance the ideals of Feature began and followed thereafter by the LA INDEPENDIENTE Partyl- every student when it comes to lead- SHE DID THAT!: A Tribute to Filipinas in Art ist. ership and governance. In honor of women’s month this March, The Standard JAS features Filipinas who For La Independiente, their After the platform presentation, platform is called I.S.O.L.I.D. — both parties debated and addressed the “I” stands for information dis- situational problems in AU JAS pre- semination, "S" stands for student sented by the COMELEC officers welfare, "O" stands for and the audience.

DWEIN BALTAZAR ELAINE CASTILLO LIZA CRESPO EIZA JOCSON SHAIRA LUNA LIV VINLUAN LEANNE & NAARA Cinema Literature Architecture Dance Photography Visual Art Music Baltazar is a screen- Castillo is a Fil-Am Crespo is an architect Jocson is a contem- Luna is a self-taught Vinluan is a visual Singing-songwriting writer and director writer whose debut pioneering sustaina- porary dancer and fashion and advertis- artist whose range duo Leanne and who made waves last novel, American is ble green building choreographer, and a ing photographer, varies from paintings Naara are known for year at various film Not the Heart, designs and resi- visual artist. She is a previously known as to mixed media their smooth and EDITORIAL BOARD Mariel Catalan festivals with her two received widespread dences in the coun- recipient of the 2018 Promil’s “gifted child” pieces to 3D struc- soothing songs like Joy Delos Santos Andre Mae Bacolod Circulation Manager award-winning films, acclaim both in the try. Formerly based in CCP 13 Artists Award back in the 90s. Aside tures. She has been their hit singles, Associate Editor Editor-in-chief Gusto Kita With All United States and in New York, she brings for her triptych work from her commercial nominated and Again and Someday, Mica Caresusa Maria Liza Cabel the Philippines. Her sustainable design in My Hypothalamus that probes on the works, she is noted shortlisted for several which easily made News Editor Managing Editor staff writers: and Oda Sa Wala, that novel touches on the the PH through Liza representation of the for her nostalgia- art prizes. Her work, them one of the local Magie Ramos both touches on Filipino experience in Crespo Ecotecture, dancing body in the tinted photos. She titled Nung Gamba- music scene’s most Miguela Munda Maria Rina Misa Joshua Diolola women’s issues. She America, as well as her firm. She was one service industry. She recently released a lain Yung Sayawan, sought-after acts. Literary Editor Feature Editor Ricky Gabilo will be conducting the conditions of of the first Filipino is commissioned to visual short story will be featured in They recently Jamie Jane Gutierrez lectures on screen- working class queer architects certified as do a new perfor- collection entitled this year’s Art Fair dropped their new Jeriel André Hannah Faune Christine Joy Malaca writing and directing women. The book is a LEED (Leadership in mance work in Playing Long After Philippines, wherein single for 2019 titled Layout and Graphic Artist at Cinema Centenario available at various Energy and Environ- Sharjah Biennale Us, published by she will “bring textile Overboard, available Dr. Bibiana Jocelyn D. Cuasay on March 23 and 31. local bookstores. mental Design). 2019. Summit Books. quality to paper”. for streaming. Adviser 7 ARELLANO UNIVERSITY ANDRES BONIFACIO CAMPUS Pag-asa St., Canlogan, Pasig City AU Showdown: A Week for the which serenaded the hopeless romantics with their heart- A Showcase of Political Science breaking songs. Argee Guerrero, the front man of Talents the band had the audience Society reminiscing in a wistful Arellanites are By Mohamm Saheb Castulo intimate experience with “Porter”, “Courage”, known for their many tal- ents and one of those is The Political Science “Balang Araw” and “Sana”. Down by 18 took the heating up the dance floor. Society held their Political Science spotlight by singing some Last January 30, 2019, held Week last January 30 to February Eraserheads’ nostalgic at the AU-ABC, students 9, 2019. They started their week songs that made all the from all Arellano University campuses showcased their with the Battle of the Brains: A students sing along with creativity and talents in the them. Political Science Debate intended friendly competition AU The night’s chill started for Political Science students. It Showdown 2019. It was to embrace the audience; was conducted using the Asian The AU-AB Community rocking out at the 81st Foundation Week concert. organized to recognize the yet they were still hyped wait- ever-talented students from Parliamentary format which com- ing for the main act. Hearing the Elementary, Junior poses of two teams- the Govern- the strum of guitar and seeing Parokya ni Edgar invades High, Senior High and Col- ment side which is the affirmative Chito Miranda, Parokya Ni Ed- lege Departments of all Arel- gar’s front man, finally taking and the Opposition side which is Andres Bonifacio! lano University campuses. the negative. Dr. Rodrigo Costales the center stage just made the The program began By Ma. Laura Jessica P. Calvadores audience ever wilder. The band headed the panel with Prof. Va- with the Opening Prayer first performed “Buloy” fol- led by Yshmaella S. Dela lerie Miranda, English professor Wild screams could hosted by Mr. Sherwin Punla lowed by some of their famous Cruz, the AUSSC-Pasig and Prof. Florencia Membrebe, from the School of Hospitali- be heard from the students songs such as “Para Sayo”, Secretary. The Head of the Political and Social Science Profes- ty and Tourism Manage- of AU-ABC as Parokya ni “Silvertoes”, “Inuman Na”, OSA, Professor Ronald F. ment. All the students from sor. Edgar performed in the cam- “Harana”, and “Laging Mong Acob, gave his welcoming Senior High School to Col- The Government side was pus quadrangle last Febru- Tatandaan”. remarks to be followed by lege Departments, as well as When Bagsakan per- Assistant Vice President, composed of Alleta Camero (Prime ary 22, 2019. the alumni, were invited to formed, Miranda called for two Maria Paz A. Magsalin. Minister), Irvinzor Gallardo And who wouldn’t come and watch the most scream? Parokya ni Edgar is volunteers to take the late The showdown (Deputy Prime Minister), and awaited performances. kicked off with the Elemen- a legendary band that even “Master Rapper” Francis Maga- Rainier Ace Cordero (Government But before the band tary Division followed by today’s generation are still lona and Gloc-9’s fast-flowing performed, various artists the Junior High Division, Whip) while the Opposition side singing their songs. With vocal parts in the song. and bands showcased their the Senior High Division was composed of Jhon Aldrin just hearing their name, we To end the concert, the masterpieces. And AU-ABC and finally the College Divi- Peripinan (Opposition Leader), just can’t help but fall in love band performed “Your Song” was just so proud to present and “Halaga”. sion in which all campuses Amadeus Quiaoit (Deputy Opposi- with their songs all over Traffic Jam as the opening participated on this year’s again. What made the con- tion Leader), and Jonel De Leon act. They are an upcoming Showdown. The Chiefs warmly cert special was the fact that at (Opposition Whip). band composed of SHS stu- After the perfor- welcomed Parokya Ni Edgar the end of every song, Miranda It adopted the following dents who competed in the never forgets to say his grati- mances from the different as they made their last stop divisions, the AU Dance resolution: “Resolved, that Taiwan Final Eliminations of NCAA tude for the support that on the last day celebration Company graced the dance be recognized as a state by the st Battle of the Bands 2018. Parokya ni Edgar always re- of the 81 Foundation Week floor with an intermission They performed their own ceives. United Nations”. They were given of Arellano University with number. rendition of Kung Ayaw Mo It was surely a night of 7 minutes each to rebut and deliv- the theme of “The Horizon”. AU-JRC were Na. memories that as long as music This culminating event was crowned as the Champion er their arguments. In the end, the It was then followed is going on, will always be re- for the Elementary, Junior Opposition side prevailed in the by I Belong to the Zoo, membered. Sciences, gave her opening High, and Senior High Divi- said debate with Mr. Jhon Aldrin message. It was participated by sions while Andres Boni- Peripinan recognized as the Best six departments. The Quiz Bee facio Campus claimed a Speaker and Best Debater. ended up with AB English win- back-to-back win for the College Department. On the second day, they ning the 1st place followed by The program ended held the Quiz Bee in Philippine the Criminology and SBA as with the closing remarks of History, Philippine Government the 2nd and 3rd placers, respec- Prof. Robert John O. Robas, and Rizal, which was open to all tively. the Adviser of AUSSC- Pasig. College students at the AU-AB The celebration of the Lobby. The event proper started at Political Science Week ended Yet again another successful AU SHOW- 2pm with the Invocation and sing- with a film showing and a Sym- posium on Federalism and DOWN it was. To all aspir- ing of the Philippine National An- Cyber Bullying with Dr. Rodri- ing dancers out there, start them. go Costales and Prof. Rolando warming up for next year’s Dr. Rebecca M. Gallardo, Panaligan as speakers. TOP: AU-Jose Rizal Campus AU-Showdown! - JOSHUA BOTTOM LEFT TO RIGHT: Chiefs Dance Company and Unknown 2.0 Dean of the College of Arts and DAVID IGNACIO

> FROM PAGE 1 how proud the whole Arellano Male What an unforgetta- University-Pasig community is of 2nd Runner-Up : Davies ble moment for Arellano Uni- this achievement. v e r s i t y - Andres Bonifacio We proudly congratulate Bombales Campus for winning in the Shushara Maiso and Andrew Li- 1st Runner-Up : Rod An- recently held Mr. and Ms. nus Hernando, Mr. and Ms. Arel- gel Alcantara Arellano University Inter lano University 2019 Junior High Mr. Arellano University- Branch 2019. For the very Department; Miracle April Ides Pasig 2019 : Danielle first time, our very own rep- Ellis Kildoyle and Renz Anthony Garcia Salgado, Mr. and Ms. Arellano resentatives from the Junior Female High, Senior High, and Col- University 2019 Senior High De- partment; and, Jhanna Allysa Cal- 2nd Runner-Up: Jemimah lege Departments brought May Remo home the titles. It was surely ingo and Danielle Q. Garcia, Mr. 1st Runner-Up: Maria a tough night as they compet- and Ms. Arellano University 2019 ed with the different repre- College Department! Ilieme Bitare sentatives of each Arellano Congratulations to all the Ms. Arellano University- Campuses. But as what is winners. May you keep your true Pasig 2019 : Jhanna Al- always said in beauty pag- beauty, wit intelligence, and confi- lysa Calingo eants, only one will win the dence as you strive harder in ful- Top 5 Mr. and Ms. Arellano University-Pasig 2019 crown. No words can express filling your advocacies. 8 ARELLANO UNIVERSITY ANDRES BONIFACIO CAMPUS Pag-asa St., Canlogan, Pasig City Crowning Moment SUPER SIREYNA QUEEN of for the AU-ABSHS AU-ABHS 2019 By Julius S. Macapinlac 81 Years with AU-ABC By Azeeza Garcia For the third time in By Monette Ann Siman and By John Paul Reyes a row, the Senior High School Department of AU-ABC held Criminology Team-A, HRM its Mr. and Ms. Arellano Uni- For AU-ABC, Febru- Team-A and the SBA Depart- ary is its foundation month and versity – Pasig SHS 2019 at ment emerging as the winners. 2019 marks its 81st anniver- the Campus Quadrangle last The second day winners were sary. A week-long celebration January 11, 2019. IT, Criminology Team A, Psy- was held with fun and exciting The event was orga- chology Department, SBA, and activities that the students nized by the Supreme Student HRM Team-B. enjoyed. Government in cooperation The third day was the with the OSA and different The AUSSC-Pasig critical stage for the teams to President Alexander F. Garcia strand organizations and par- either win or lose their games. opened the celebration by head- ticipated by selected pairs from Three sets of games were ing the Opening Parade, pre- The Board of Judges from left to right: Mr. Junjun Loro, Ms. Angel Dumalay Sequite the different strands of SHS. played with HRM Team-A as Alferos, and Ms. Xandra de Guzman. senting the Supreme Student The candidates show- the champions. Government of the Junior High Aishley Bautista, ABM; Karl cased their beauty, intelli- Last February 20, It was also on the Buen, HUMSS; Justin Or- and Senior High Departments 2019, the AUSSC-Pasig headed gence, confidence and talents donez, HUMSS; John Michael and the different Academic and third day that the volleyball by the Vice President for Inter- in promoting the essence of Garcia, HUMSS; Ralph Lucky Non-Academic Organizations of games for both Men and Wom- nal Affairs, Ms. Aimmerine G. being a proud Arellanite. Stu- Marundan, HUMSS; Jason the College Department. To en’s Division began. Two sets Sumagaysay, held the Super dents from different strands Somido, Tourism; and, Jasper welcome the spirit of sports- were played. For the Men’s Sireyna Queen of AU-ABHS Cargullo, SBA. supported their colleagues. manship and teamwork, a torch Division, the IT Department 2019. It was organized to give As the highlight of the was lit by Johnhel Magtubo, a and SBA won. Meanwhile, for our fellow Arellanites who are The Question & An- competition, candidates Criminology student. the Women’s Division, IT and part of the LGBT community to swer Portion came next, which showed off their beauty and Criminology were crowned as showcase not just their beauty tested the intelligence of the Our beloved Assistant confidence their Post-Modern winners. The battle continued and humor but also their intelli- candidates. Vice President, Maria Paz A. and Formal outfits they on the fourth day with the IT gence. Magsalin warmly welcomed As a tradition, Super and SBA Department advanc- walked down the stage. everyone into the 81st Founda- Hosted by Mr. Sherwin Sireyna Queens of AUP 2017 ing for the Men’s Division and The most nerve- tion Week. And what a surpris- Punla, the event started with the Barbara Pena for the College the IT and Tourism Depart- wracking part of the pageant ing day for AVP for she was opening remarks of AUSSC- Department and Carl Louis ment advancing for the Wom- was the Question and Answer given a bouquet of flowers and Pasig’s Adviser, Professor Robert Laya for the Senior High De- en’s Division. Portion, which showcased their a Happy Birthday song sung by John O. Robas. It was then fol- partment took their farewell intelligence and advocacies as the whole community. The Chess competition lowed by the introduction of the walks and speeches of grati- Board of Judges which was com- tude and excitement for the they answered questions on kicked off on the fourth day Mr. Alexander F. Gar- posed of Mr. Junjun Loro, Ms. new set of queens. current social issues. with 10 contenders with Rogelio cia also gave his short message Angel Dumalay Sequite Alferos, Serdan taking the Champion- Clyff Noromor was In the end, the Ac- of gratitude and encouragement and Ms. Xandra de Guzman. ship title. Ian Mark Rosas and crowned for the Senior High countancy and Business Man- on joining the festivities. To Erol Mc Rae Averilla won 1st As the theme of the Department and Jasper agement strand grabbed the end the opening ceremony, the and 2nd places, respectively. pageant was Indigenous Authen- Cargullo for the College De- titles as Mr. and Ms. Arellano highly requested Rizal Play ticity, the 17 candidates flaunted partment as the new Super University-Pasig SHS 2019. directed by Professor Orlando Finally, here comes their creative and astonishing Sireyna Queens of Arellano Dumangcas was performed. the fight for the Championship These representatives were outfits as they introduced their University-Pasig 2019. title. Excited screams filled the sent to the Inter-Branch Edi- Afterwards, booths selves with witty punchlines and venue as the different teams Karl Buen and Aish- tion of the Mr. and Ms. Arella- were fully opened. The Crimi- quotes. were preparing for their fights ley Bautista won 2nd and 1st no University 2019. nology Department prepared a for the title as the strongest Afterwards, Top 8 then Runner Ups, respectively, for Jail Booth wherein once stu- team in Basketball and Volley- displayed their beautiful Formal the Senior High Department. dents step on the circles drawn ball. Unfortunately, Criminolo- Wears as they charmed the audi- While Jason Sumido, Tourism on the ground, they ended being gy Team-A was not able to win ence with their unique auras. won as 1st Runner Up for the AU SHOWDOWN 2019 locked up either to wait to pay the back-to-back Championship They were Clyff Noromor, ABM; College Department. the time or just simply pay the WINNERS as they lost with 68 points amount needed. against the IT Department’s 78 Elementary Division The Political Science points. 2nd Place – AU-Mabini Fresh Department let students sing a And this year is truly Kiddos song for only 5 pesos on stage. Information Technology De- The Education Department 1st Place – AU-Jose Abad San- partment’s year as they also served sweet crowd-favorites brought home the Champion- tos Campus like mais con yelo, marshmal- ship title for both the Volleyball lows, palitaw, nachos, and Champion- AU-Jose Rizal Men and Women’s Division. Campus more. The School of Business and Accountancy had fun Danielle Guatlo, SBA; Junior High Division games such as beer pong in Irvin Oscuro, Crim; Alvin Lee, their booth while the Infor- Crim; Aaron John Laurente, IT; nd 2 Place - AU-Jose Abad San- mation Technology held a puz- and, Shawn Darell Eugenio, tos Campus zling game with a photo booth. HRM constitutes this year’s Of course, the Senior High De- Mythical Five. 1st Place – AU-Andres Boni- partment also prepared their facio Campus Angelo Montes from very own booth offering deli- the Criminology Team-A was The Champion: The I.T Department Champion - AU-Jose Rizal cious lumpia. the Seasons Most Valuable Campus AU-ABC Sportsfest Inter De- Player while Jason Decujos was Senior High Division partment Cup the Finals Most Valuable Play- er for the Basketball games. 2nd Place: Phoenix Dance Simultaneously, the Arellano University Andres Bonifacio Campus Press Jhonrex Rances, SBA, Company weeklong Sportsfest Inter- Department Cup was held, was the Seasons Most Valuable EDITORIAL BOARD stt Ressie Joy Felices 1 Place: ATTITUDE spearheaded by Mr. Mohamm Player while Jhec Villanueva, Roman Christopher Malicdem Eve Georgia B. Tan Circulation Manager Saheb Castulo, AUSSC-Pasig IT, was the Finals MVP for the Associate Editor Editor-in-Chief Champion: Chiefs Dance Com- Aleona Seriel Buatis Vice President for External Volleyball Men’s Division. For Patricia A. Malig Edeza Jean K. Padua pany Literary Editor the women’s division, Alexis News Editor Managing Editor Affairs. Ma. Laura Jessica Calvadores Princess Raihanah Macawadib Monette Siman Manalansang, HRM, was the Photography Manager College Division It kicked off with the Lifestyle Editor Features Editor Seasons MVP while Princess Abegail G. Dubduban Demy Moore L. Pena Keno Clyd Eata first basketball tournament Cartoonist Champion: Unknown 2.0 Binondo, IT, was the Finals Assistant Photographer Sports Editor with Computer Science Depart- Joshua Ignacio MVP. Mishi Kaira Careal Nardison Jude G. Mier ment, Information Technology, Head of Contributors Social Media Analyst Layout Manager Prof. Valerie Anne C. 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Showcasing SETTING NEW TRENDS: MR. AND Gems of EEC ’79 Humanista's Hidden MS. AU-EEC 2019 Grand Reunion Talents By John Cedrick Regenio By Lardine Agustin By Meira Conde Reuniting once more The various beauty are the precious gems of Arella- The loud and lively and wit of 21 candidates repre- no University Batch 1979 with th music welcomes the HUMSS stu- senting different strands amazed > FROM PAGE 1 Anong Nangyari sa Ating Dalawa, their 40 year anniversary, held dent of Arellano University in the the crowd of Arellano University- Buwan, Sa Ngalan ng Pagibig, The at the Multi-Purpose Hall of early morning of Tuesday, Febru- Elisa Esguerra Campus on Janu- Around 3:40 pm, The Scientist, and Tadhana. This was Elisa Esguerra Campus. It was ary 26, 2019, as they celebrate the ary 24, 2019 at the university Masters of Ceremony, Mr. Robert then succeeded by the 3rd perform- indeed the grandest reunion opening of HUMSS Week. The grounds in celebrating Mr. and Alabos, Ms. MarideshZafe and Mr. er for the night “Down by 18”, they could have. Meeting in one LeomerDela Torre, started the happiness that the students feel is Ms. AU-EEC 2019 coronation which began their stunning perfor- room are the different former program through an Arellanite evident on their smiles as they night. This year’s pageant set mance at 6:07 pm. A number of sections of their batch which are trends on the university under the rendition of the classic game Hip- OPM and Pop songs were played welcome the HUMSS Week. The proud to represent their jewels- annual unique theme “Setting hip hooray; this was followed by an with some being Mundo, Ilsyband stage is adorned with different Olivine, Ruby, Sapphire, etc. designs prepared by the HUMSS Trends”. amazing performance of the Arel- Buwan. The group had a promo- lano University-EEC Dance Com- tion online; the mechanics of the Officers. Everyone is excited as The celebration started The crowd was hyped by pany and was followed by the sing- Valentine’s Day Giving of Freebies they commenced the opening pro- with the proper formalities and gram. What excites the students the presentation of the candidates ing of the Invocation and the sing- was explained and were subse- speeches from the officers. more are the different contests wearing their Avant Garde Theme ing of the National Anthem and quently awarded to the lucky win- that they can join. Wear, Casual Wear, and Formal the Arellano Hymn. ners. Along with these inspirational Wear. It was indeed a cross- messages is the one which came movement of fashion and pageant. At 4:30 pm the first per- The final and the crown- from Mrs. Maria Lourdes G. The Humanistas were The main goal of this pageant is former, I Belong to the Zoo, started ing performer of the night, Mudlong, their former teacher able to showcase their talents with their performance with an enthusi- to showcase the beauty of fashion Parokya ni Edgar, started at and the current principal of the the different contests prepared by astic response from the crowd. The and creativity of living by people 7:45pm with the crowd responding campus. the HUMSS Officers. Many stu- pinning the posture and poise of songs rendered were Balang Araw, with overwhelming cheer and clap dents joined the different contests candidates. Porter, and Sana. from the ground to the students but only few made it to the top. The Alumni from this and teachers up in the buildings B batch left a common denomina- The following individual Out of all the contest- After the breathtaking and C. The songs played were Hal- tor as they pass the authority won their respective contests ants, only 5 pairs of candidates performance of I Belong to the Zoo, aga, Silvertoes, Your Song, Bag- throughout the week-long celebra- made it to the final round. Each a second performance of AU EEC sakan, Buloy, Harana, Para sayo for those who are about to be tion: was asked a question which re- Dance Company with their coach and Inumanna. Time to time Chito the first group of graduates of flects the current state of the soci- Mr. Jay-ar Banua mesmerized the Miranda gave out free water and the Senior High School. • Denver Abin from HUMSS ety and the youth. The candidates crowd. To the cheerful glee of the interacted with his adoring crowd. “Everyone starts from the begin- crowd, the second performer, Arel- 12- won the singing contest, proved to everyone that they are At exactly 8:50pm the concert offi- ning. It is just a matter of time not only poised and beautiful, but lano University’s La’ Auxion, cially ended, history has been before you realize that your jour- who also understand the current played a variety of OPM and Clas- made for Elisa Esguerra Campus, ney is not long enough, so might • Eunice Astrid Villagracia sic Pop songs to the crowd’s enjoy- situation of the society and can and the students were filled with as well leave a legacy on your from HUMSS 11-1A won the think of its possible solution. ment with a few being Sa Isip mo, joy for seeing their favorite bands. essay writing contest, way to the ending.” At the final stage of the pageant, the contestants from • Levie Claire Delabajan Accountancy, Business and Man- In an interview with Mr. everyone and to mark and bring from HUMSS 12- became Fiesta Republica: agement and Humanities and Delbert Jewel Natagoc, he ex- positive impact unto Arellanites' the back-to-back champion Social Sciences were battling for pressed his happiness on being lives” he said. for winning the quiz bee con- Dulansangan the crown and title. In the end, crowned as the new Mr. AU-EEC test again, The title holders also the candidates from Humanities “Of course, I am so happy represented the Elisa Esguerra 2019 and Social Sciences, Mr. Delbert for being the Mr. AU-SHS of our Campus in the Inter branch com- By Jebelyn Aquino Jewel Natagoc and Ms. Chasti- branch. But besides that, I see it as petition of Mr. and Ms. AU-SHS on neMooc, won thus making a back- a responsibility more than any- March 1, 2019 at Arellano Univer- to-back win for the strand in this thing else. Mr. AU means being sity – Juan Sumulong Campus in event. Thursday, January 17, obligated to be an inspiration for Legarda. 2019, The City of Malolos, Bulacan, opened the 9th "Fiesta Republica", • Jake Laurence petitive inside and outside a week-long celebration with the the classroom. With the Deang, Carlo theme; Mito at Alamat ng Bayan help of Mr. Francis Jay De Transpaderme, An- mga Halaw sa Kasaysayan ng Sam- gelie Kyle Laclac, Guzman, the Club Adviser bayanan in tribute to the commem- John Carlo Fabi, of HUMSS Club, the event and Debate Captain is a success. In spite of the oration of the 120th anniversary of Miguel Luis Campos hectic schedules, job inter- the First Philippine Republic. from HUMSS 12-6A views, and piles of require- won the Debate Com- ments, the Humanistas still Different cities and provinces petition. did their best to celebrate participated in the "Festival of and participate in the Festivals" including Pampanga, HUMSS Week. Their The Humanistas Nueva Ecija, Bago City, Navotas smiles never left their faces also joined the Basketball City, and of course, Malabon City. because it was indeed an and the Volleyball competi- amazing and spectacular tions. They showed their The Tanghalang Bagong event. This event will never teamwork and discussed Sibol Theater and Dance Co. show- be possible without the Innovations for their strategies with their cased the history, the myths and efforts of the HUMSS Offic- teammates. Their determi- legends, and the culture of Malabon ers. the Future nation to win is evident in City. As members of the said group, their actions as they doing By Christine Paraguison some students from Arellano Uni- their best to win the compe- Celebration of Uniqueness: AU-EEC’s tition. In this event, the versity - Elisa Esguerra Campus Humanistas were able to have participated in the said event. The minds of the Ikatlong Lahi 2019 show off their skills and Their jaw-dropping performance young are inquisitive, always proved to everyone that won the 2nd place award. The stu- By John Mark Aton desiring to learn and to know they are talented and com- dents who participated on the said more. To enhance these sharp event are the following: minds of the students, an oral the LGBT community plays an experiments presented are Arellano University- defense and presentation of enormous part in our society. • Eunard Baguio (GAS 11-1P) aimed to make life easier Elisa Esguerra Campus com- Science Investigatory Project However, acceptance is not easily without harming the envi- menced the Ginoo at Binibining was held at Arellano Universi- given to them by the people. They • Charles Mendoza (Cookery ronment. Ikatlong Lahi 2019 Pre-Pageant: ty – Elisa Esguerra Campus are discriminated by others. But 11 - 2P) Talent Show last February 15, on February 27, 2019. The Research even if numerous judgments and 2019. The event was supervised by • Marwin O. Arguelles (STEM As part of their sub- Coordinator, Ms. Nikka insults are thrown to them, they the Humanities and Social Sciences 11 - 1P) jects Work Immersion and Bonaog, chose the best remain strong and brave in han- Science Investigatory Pro- Club or known as The HUMSS Research Project, the Grade dling their temper and maintain- • Marc Cedrick Aspele ject from the STEM Republic. The event aims to show- 12 STEM Students AM and ing their happy attitude just to (HUMSS 11 - 5A) Strand to compete with case the different skills and abili- PM Shift from different sec- keep everything straight and in tions presented and defended other Strands (HUMSS, ties of the LGBT students. The • Christian Dave S. Cabujat ABM, GAS and TECH- right condition. their Investigatory Project. Pageant includes the candidates’ (GAS 12 - 1A) VOC) for the Inter-Branch pictorial and the showcasing of The Coronation night An Investigatory project Research Colloquium of will be held on March 15, 2019 • Renz Paulo Q. Rimon is basically any science experi- Arellano University. In their skills in different fields. The and will take place at AU-EEC’s (HUMSS 12 - 6A) ment where you start with an the end, the Investigatory candidates gave their best pose ground. On that event, let us all issue or problem and conduct Project entitled, “E-Bank that shows their strong desire to This certifies that Arellanites show your full support and ac- research or an investigation to Generator as an Alterna- win the crown. They also presented are not only talented in academics, ceptance to their community. Best decide what you think the tive Electric Power their different talents. Everyone but also in a lot more aspects inside wishes to our aspiring LGBT outcome will be. The presenta- Source” by the group led were amazed on each candidates and outside of the University. Hail Beauty Queens and Kings, and tion is filled with many inno- by Mr. Carlo Venz Nicor aptitudes and talents. to the Chiefs! vations and experiments done was chosen. see you all out there Arellanites! by the students. Many of the This event showed us that

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Passing on the AU—EEC Dance Company Shines A Training Ground By Levie Claire Delabajan Torch the Standard, you will play a and universities but, Arellano pivotal role in school affairs, you for Generals and Hail to the Chiefs! By Miguel Campos will cover important events that, University was one of the for many of us, will be memora- Humanistas The Arellano University - Elisa highlights of the event. ble, you will write about influen- Esguerra Campus Dance Com- tial and relevant topics that As Elisa Esguerra’s By Delbert Jewel Natagoc pany made its back-to-back Despite the struggles first batch of students since its shape our world, and you will see that they faced throughout re-opening last school year pre- and be a part of the inner work- win, as the 2nd runner up in pares to graduate, vital campus ings of an organization that Last February 23 and 27, the recent "Siklab, Hataw, Say- their journey, the AU - EEC strives to show the truth. You 2019, the Job Fair and Interview for the organizations like The Standard aw: Interschool Hip-Hop Com- Dance Company performed a are looking for worthy succes- will be, in essence, the record first batch of HUMSS and GAS students sors of carrying on the legacy keeper, the historian of your were held. For this event, the students petition", held at Palacio de jaw-dropping dance number in are required to look professional and and the prestigious lineage of batch. It is you whom your fellow Maynila, Manila City, last Jan- all of their performances. well-groomed as they talk with Human being part of the school newspa- Arellanites will look, like a light- Resource Representatives. This activity uary 30, 2019 and also as the These dancers were trained by per. For now, let me share with house on a stormy night at sea, to guide them, to shine the light is in line with their subject, Work Im- 2nd Place in "AU Showdown" their advisers, Mr. Roberto you my reason joining the organ- mersion, in order to train them on facing for them, and to be their herald. ization and perhaps inspire you the possible challenges that they might held in Arellano University - Alabos and Mr. Jay-Ar Banua into joining. To all aspiring writers encounter while finding a job. The objec- Andres Bonifacio Campus, who said, "We have been al- tive of the said activity is to be a train- Just like how titles and journalist, the door is now Pasig City. ways dreaming for this day to open for you. The opportunity to ing ground for the students to take all and responsibilities of royalty come, I have never felt proud- be part of a historic organization self-negativity away and to provide are passed through generations, knowledge on how they should act while The said competition that from the time of the Martial er for my children (AU - EEC the same can be said for the on a job interview. showcased the talents of stu- Standard. The duties of a jour- Law until today is still standing Dance Company)." nalist and of a writer are to up for human rights and press dents from different schools freedom, playing a significant Since the combination of shine light on relevant and influ- HUMSS and GAS students occupies the role in upholding the freedom of ential topics that are still un- largest population in the campus, the job speech, and being on constant known by the public, to make interviews were held by batches. As a people aware on the happenings vigilance against malice and result, the first batch occurred on Febru- Basic Education Exit that shape our world, and to give corruption. The Standard, for us, ary 23, while the second batch was last By Rodolfo Cabinbin III soul and life to human expres- is a mere stepping ground for a February 27, 2019. sion through the use of words, brighter future. Now, you have witty diction, and drawings re- the power to do your future-self a that will enable the Department The faces of Arellanites were Last February 13 & 14, 2019, to: determine if the learners are spectively. Once you are part of favor and sign up now as new filled with joy as they overcame their job an estimated 1.4 million Grade 12 meeting the learning standards; journalist for the Standard. interviews. It only shows that whatever help provide information to im- struggle might come to Generals (GAS Senior High School Students in all students) and Humanistas (HUMSS public and private schools nation- prove instructional practices; as- ARELLANITES RUN FOR AIDS students), they still managed to wear wide took the Basic Education sess/evaluate effectiveness and their smiles to foster positivity and to Exit Assessment (BEEA) for the efficiency of education service prepare for the next challenge. School Year 2018-2019. delivery using learning outcomes AWARENESS as indicators; and provide empiri- Administered by the Depart- cal information as bases for cur- By Erianne Colarte ment of Education (DepEd), riculum, learning delivery assess- through the Bureau of Education ment and policy reviews, and poli- In celebration of the World’s ning, the Arellanites managed to WE CAN’T HELP BUT Assessment (BEA) and with the cy formulation." AIDS Day, the City of Malabon smile their hearts out and take assistance of school division’s and held its 2nd year Fun Run with selfies with their friends. The Fun PEEK-A-CHOO secondary schools’ personnel, The said assessment brought BEEA shall cover the 21st century different students to relate them- more than 3000 participants, Run ended with the picture tak- By Dranreb Estillore which includes different schools ing of different groups of people. learning skills and the core Senior selves to one another. It brought in Malabon area. Hundreds of High School (SHS) learning areas the opportunity for the students to participants came from Arellano Gene Tunney once said of Languages, Humanities, Com- apply their knowledge on their University Elisa Esguerra Cam- that, “To enjoy the glow of good Nowadays, Valentine’s munication, Mathematics, Science, specialization skills that they pus. The Fun Run is in support of health, you must exercise.” Organ- Day celebration is a very common Social Science, and Philosophy. have gained from their respective the city’s advocacy in AIDS izing this kind of event improves and trending event for the teenag- Senior High School Strands and Awareness. one’s health and one’s awareness. ers that possibly share the same The Department of Education Tracks. Arellanites proved that they were dream of finding love. The Hearts’ (DepEd) specifies BEEA as; "a tool The Fun Run began at ex- not just academically inclined but Day is a good chance to showcase actly 5:19 in the morning in front also are a part of a physically fit their love to someone, be it family, of the Malabon City Hall. It was and globally engaged citizens of friends, and most especially to sig- EEC’s CHIEFS SUPPORT AU’s a 5km run and every kilometer is the world who are ready to face nificant others. If the gift-giving an achievement for all the partic- and join others in promoting their during the Christmas season aims LADY CHIEFS ipants. Though tired from run- chosen advocacies. to make people happy; during the By Daizen Ferese Ignacio Valentine’s season, gift-giving aims to make the receiver feel the giver’s love to them. February 1, 2019 the first game enabling them to (Friday), the Filoil Flying V gain the first score and end the During the afternoon of Arena Center in San Juan City first quarter scoring 21- 25. February 14, 2019, a surprising was accommodated with enthu- event happened with a lucky female siastic Arellanites from Arella- Although the Lady student of Arellano University – no University-Elisa Esguera Altas defeated them in this Elisa Esguerra Campus. Despite Campus. The arena was filled season’s game, the Lady Chiefs having a hectic schedule and stress- with energetic supports and was very glad to give their very ing amount of works, she and her cheers from the students as best effort and hard work in significant other did not fail to cele- they watch the Lady Chiefs’ order for them to win. As the brate their romantic love story. This match with Lady Altas of the Lady Chiefs fought hard in the court, the Arellanites gave their event inspires and makes others feel University of Perpetual Help full support in spite of the the essence of the lovely day, mak- System Delta for this year’s game’s result. ing them the most trending couple NCAA SEASON 94. The Arel- lanites were very active as they of the campus. The game was con- cheer along with the Arellano cluded by singing the hymns of She is an ICT student Drum Chiefs. They shout “A-R- both schools. When the Arella- named Ms. Catherine Yu of Grade E-L-LA-NO ARELLANO GO” to The Fundamentals of Stress Relief no University hymn was boost the confidence of the Lady 12 CP 4P. Although knowing that played, the Arellanites joined for Students Chiefs. her boyfriend, Ricardo Dequiña, was the Lady Chiefs as they sang By Krizie Colene Javier indeed a very sweet person she was They enjoyed watch- the AU Hymn with pride for still caught off guard and surprised their alma mater. Relax. Some relax themselves when her partner brought her a big ing the Lady Chiefs heat up on veryone gets E by eating comfort food or go shop- plushie version of Pickachu, her stressed out from time to time. ping, and others, with the help of favorite character. He waited for We’ve all been there; whether it’s their pets. These things are what hours at the gate of the campus, and by the hands of a looming deadline, we call “Stress Relievers.” To be an upcoming important quiz or specific, stress-relievers can be as his waiting has drawn the attention test, or even our social life in gen- simple as going for a walk, spend- of the students, who are going eral. Along with these, students ing time to appreciate nature, home. Eager to witness the event’s Arellano University Elisa Esguerra Campus Press suffer from academic stress too. having a light workout and listen- conclusion, the students patiently With all of these things going on, ing to music that can be peaceful to waited with the guy for his girl- EDITORIAL BOARD it’s important to understand that our ears. It may seem like a little friend. When Ms. Yu arrived, she this is a part of life. It’s a reaction Miguel Luis Campos help, but stress-relievers are one of was greeted with applause and, Edgardo Waje to any potential danger or problem. the greatest things that makes our John Cedrick Regenio Editor-in-chief most importantly, the smile and Associate Editor Associate Editor life easier to deal with. Lardine Agustin Stress can sometimes be greetings of her boyfriend. Associate Editor Venz Carlo Nicor John Carlo Fabi good for you. It helps you to stay on As long as we know how Managing Editor Managing Editor Levie Claire Delabajan tract and complete tasks. However, to control our lives in our own way, Along with a rose, Pika- Managing Editor Contributors: too much of it is dangerous for it can be a great help for us to chu, and the patience shown, Ms. News Contributors: Delbert Jewel Natagoc one’s health and can lead to serious Feature Contributors: avoid the things that can stress us. Yu was overwhelmed! This rare Jenrick Sison Christine Paraguison problems. That is why it is im- Geo Darlucio We can choose our own path in our event was also the sweetest gift of Krizie Coleen Javier Dranreb Estillore portant that one learns to do Erian Krisha Colarte life, and know the things that can love they can both receive and share Meira Michaela Conde Lay-out Artist things that are comfortable and Jebelyn Aquino help us live this life more comforta- Kimberly Tabilog helpful and, be relieved from this Valentine’s Day. Angelo Villazur bly. John Mark Aton Lara Busuego stress. Adviser Asst. Lay-out Artist 11 ARELLANO UNIVERSITY JOSE RIZAL CAMPUS Gov.W. Pascual Ave., Malabon City

Behind the Camera Esguerra and Brome crowned Mr. and Ms. SHS 2019 By Jonick Pitalbo Joaquin By Lyra Ruth Leonardo and Faith Frances B. Miranda

SOURCE: AU SHUTTERS FACEBOOK PAGE

Mr. Kean Nobleza, creation is because of the team’s love and passion currently a Grade 12 stu- for photography, and dent, founded AU Shut- Mr. and Ms. SHS 2019 between their predecessors these values are the epito- ters, a well-known photog- me of AU Shutter's execu- Mr. and Ms. Ecology Chico from 8 - Sampaguita raphy and videography True beauty is tion. 2019 were the 1st runner up. organization in JRC, and born through our actions They were followed by Mr. has kept it running for “Kapag nakikita and aspirations and in the Last, January 14, Nestor Sta. Maria and Ms. two school years by now. namin yung mga tao na kindness we offer to others. the title of Mr. and Ms. Luisa Mengote from 8 - Previously known as AU nagagandahan sa mga – Alek Wek Ecology was given to Mr. Rosal. Next to them were Photobiography, Kean and gawa namin, yung kahit Starting the last Wayne Jeremy Gallego and Mr. Tristan Andrei Alipio members Mr. Benjar nakakapagod magshoot at semester of the school year Ms. Desiree Mission from 9 and Ms. Shekinah Gardu- magedit, nawawala lahat was the crowing of Mr. and - Narra. que. And last but not the “Bam” A. Matining Jr., kapag nakikita namin na Ms. Senior High School for least were Ms. Maverick and Mr. Rian Candelario AU-JRC. The Junior High Acab and Mr. Jeremie Cate have worked closely with ngumingiti sila at pu- School students paraded mapalakpak (When we see Lacuata from 9 – Acacia. the Student Councils of Praise was given to their best selves on the people finding our work varying departments. The Grade 11 students Ms. stage to represent their great, the tiredness from Alyssa Esquerra and Mr. organization has gotten committee and advocate for shooting and editing fades Edwin Jr. Brome as the the ecology. Revolving high support from Mrs. newly crowned couple. Ms, away when we see them around the theme Aileen D. Cruz, High Marielle Carlos and Mr. smile and clap),” Bam "Conserve the Nature, Re- School Principal and Mr. Justine Villamedez placed said. serve the Culture," the 3rd Runner Up, Ms. Ma. Benjomar A. Matining III event was not only a pag- Adryana Cuevas and Mr. from the Office of Student With Mr. Nobleza Daniel Casimiro for 2nd eant but also involved tree Affairs. and a fellow photographer Runner Up, and Ms. Hazel planting, slogan making, graduating this year, the gown designing, and the “Nagsimula kami Saballero and Mr. James organization will have Ramada as 1st Runner showcase of talents by the sa hiram lang muna ng fewer hands. Up. candidates, equipment tapos ito kami ngayon nakakapagpro- AU Shutters have “We are all one, Mr. Nathaniel Alivi- duce na ng mga video at been going around the we are equal, we should ano and Ms. Jhianne Carla Mr. and Ms. Ecology 2019 not judge others, we may nabuo na din kaming school premises to inform should not let them production team ngayong students about their up- down. Instead, let’s build taon lang (We started out coming photography con- up together a peaceful borrowing equipment and test. Participants will community,” shared Mr. Cultivating Potential Heroes have to submit their own Senior High School 2019, By Alexandrea Christine G. Salvo now we’re here producing Mr. Edwin Jr. Brome. videos and we’ve complet- photographed picture and ed our production team be thoroughly criticized by Each pair of rep- A number of col- to administrative officers this year),” member Bam the present members. resentatives from differ- lege students of different to make the occasion shared. Chosen students shall ent clusters of Grade 11 courses from JRC possible for the students then join seminars related and 12 strutted on stage showed remarkable in- to learn basic survival The purpose of its to photography. wearing their produc- terest in the Municipal skills for possible cata- tion, theme, casual and Disaster Risk Reduction strophic incidents in the formal attire. Chosen Management Office's community. students also had the (MDRRMO's) seminar chance to perform before about Disaster Manage- Services taught the audience in between ment/ Rescue First Aid were knot-tying, bandag- production. Training last January ing, extinguishing small Once again, Arel- 29. fires and cardiopulmo- lanites have proven that nary resuscitation Mr. Noli D. Cor- they are not just good- (CPR). All of which the looking but also are tal- nel, the department’s students intensely lis- ented, warm-hearted National Service Train- tened to and actively and witty. ing Program (NSTP) pro- participated in the prac- fessor, as well as fellow tical activities provided instructors, reached out by the association.

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr. Bam Matining Jr., Mr. Kean Nobleza, and Mr. Rian Candelario

12 ARELLANO UNIVERSITY JOSE RIZAL CAMPUS Gov.W. Pascual Ave., Malabon City

The Lorax tree someday. The By Celine Inah J. Dela Cruz adventure begins when Ted gets so thrilled and eager to find a real tree. Ted asks for advice from his grandmother and learns about a person named Once-ler who The town of Thneedville. SOURCE: jamartand- lives outside the city supplies.com and may have an idea SOURCE: http:/showtimeattractions.com.au/ on where to find a re- al tree. Ted succeeds The 2012 ani- in their activities and how people regret it in finding the Once- mated film appeals es- after seeing its conse- ler and found out that pecially to younger quences. he is behind the cut- people because of its The story is ting of trees simply fun, enjoyable and col- set in Thneedville, a because of his love for orful design of the mov- town where all trees money. ie. Yet, it subtly tack- and plants are artifi- The scene that les societal issues that cial. The protagonist really caught my at- we can commonly en- The Once-ler about to cut a Thneed. SOURCE: is a 12-year-old boy tention was when thoughtco.com counter and inhumane named Ted Wiggins Once-ler had cut the activities can lead to who lives with his last tree. He did it for consequences first be- bigger environmental > FROM PAGE 1 mother and grand- his own sake and fore doing the action problems. We can real- mother. Ted has a wealth, to produce which leads us to re- ly relate to this movie crush on a girl what he calls gret at the end. because we all know The participants named Audrey, and "thneed" and turning This story that people nowadays of the college de- Audrey’s biggest it into high-class fab- teaches us that as become so irresponsible partment are: Dora- wish is to see a real rics. Once-ler admits one of the persons liv- that he regretted not ing in the community, do, Joemari D. listening to Lorax, we must be responsi- Laylay, Jomari A. the protector of the ble for everything Palileo, Daniella C. AN UNEQUIVOCAL DANCE VICTORY forest who already that we do for it as it Rosales, Jomel S.

By Jherald P. Beltran warned him of the also affects other peo- Tagle, Elyza C With consequences of cut- ple around us. We the help of their ting trees. must always think if coach: Ms.Gina R. three straight years, After hearing Showing their fiery it's going to be good Clemente The pro- earning the title of 3peat the story, Once-ler passion and determina- for us, especially for gram chair and Champions. gives him the last our community. Al- tion, JRC brought pride Mr. RC Cervantes, school Computer seed for the real tree ways think about and honor to this year's Physical Education teach- science.And for the AU Showdown held at and told him to plant what is best and don't er of the Senior High stu- it in the city where Senior High School the Andres Bonifacio dents and the dance make regrets in the Campus last January 31. everyone will see it. end by choosing the department's par- coach of Vamos Dance ticipant: Aquino, Calling on Mad Troop, commented about However, upon doing right decisions just Crew from the Elemen- the winning strike of the his mission, Mr. from the very start. Angel Renee tary Department and the campus this year. He said O'hare, the inventor Surely everyone will Calolot, Kyle Gabri- Vamos Dance Troop from that the students weren't of the bottled air relate to this movie el Oyanagi, Leslie Senior High, they both merely dancing for the loved by the commu- for it will capture eve- With the help of guaranteed their first sake of winning and that nity, feels threatened championship to the ryone’s heart in the Ms.Mary Grace the importance of dancing by the possibility of end as it symbolizes event. is the desire to show the Bayate their coach The Junior High's trees growing again love for nature and and also the SHS students' potential and and may stop his Elite DanceVersity also people! ICT track coordina- talents to the whole stu- business for good. Mr. made huge comeback as dent body. “Unless someone like tor. they placed first again for O'hare tries to so- you cares a whole aw- journ Ted's attempt ful lot, nothing is go- to plant the seed but ing better. It’s not.” – the kid succeeds in Dr. Seuss, The Lorax the end, with the help of the people in the community. People then witness the seed's growth and Arellano University Jose Rizal Campus Press saw how wonderful it EDITORIAL BOARD is to be surrounded Francis Layson Paul Ivan Zacrias by real trees-- and Circulating Manager Alexndrea Christine G.Salvo Academic Editor Editor-in-chief fresh air. Lyra Ruth Angel Joy Flores We can some- Feature Editor John Dominic Acobera Literary Editor Associate Editor times relate to Once- Faith Frances Miranda Celine Dela Cruz Jerald P. Beltran Elite DanceVersity celebrating their win with Mrs. Aileen Cruz and ler because we don't Lifestyle Editor Managing Editor Sports Editor Mrs. Christine Bernardo. tend to think of the Erica Mae Vigo Jessa Panis Maria Ysabel B. De Guzman Photographer 1 Adviser Layout and Graphic artist

13 ARELLANO UNIVERSITY PLARIDEL CAMPUS 53 Gen Kalentang St., Mandaluyong City

Ready, Set, Make-up Within these Walls

By Rhodora M. Thiam, RTRP By Glenn Paolo Lim “I love the confidence that makeup ntramuros, which the Intramuros Admin- happened in the past, there gives me.” ― Tyra Banks™ I istration to avoid further are only a few are left is Spanish for “within the The National Service Training Pro- wall”, is one of the most destructions and for the standing. gram (NSTP) of AU-PC held a cos- historical places in the cap- future generations to know Intramuros is ra- metology makeup tutorial seminar ital of the Philippines. In- the secrets and history of ther a beautiful disaster last March 5, 2019. The partici- tramuros has so many sto- Manila, Philippines. than just a simple destruc- pants were mothers of adapted Ba- ries, including all the de- Intramuros is a tion for most Filipinos, for rangay Burol in Mandaluyong City. bris and destructions from 0.67 square kilometers his- the war has not only creat- the wars that have hap- The professional makeup artists toric place that most stu- ed a fascinating surround- pened during the Spanish that were invited took turns to dents from AU-PC visit to ing, but also a historic Colonial Period. Intramu- demonstrate artistically how an use as their subject for the place for the future Filipi- ordinary work day makeup would ros is also near to Fort Makeup is demonstrated on a “Lakbay Sanaysay” or nos to be knowledgeable differ from special events, which Santiago of which Dr. Jose mother. Travel Blog for the stu- about what really hap- made the entire event successful. Rizal was imprisoned in- dents of Grade 12. Within pened during the Spanish side. these walls used to have Colonial Period in the Phil- The historical place many churches, but be- ippines. Talents among Talents is now being renovated by cause of the wars that have By Hershey Rivera > FROM PAGE 1 dents also promoted and till they ached. We had viser and •choreographer We will always created a gimmick just to traditional games for us strive to be the best among as a motherly figure. She d u c a t i o n entertain and at the to play and enjoy our- the rest; we will continue to not only teaches the danc- will never same time encourage the selves. There were games strive for what is ours. ers new dance moves, but stop grow- student to take the Edu- and a photo booth that also teaches them in their E ing bigger cation Course. We gave was prepared so everyone The Arellano Uni- academics. She opened and bolder. As a future pens, planners, water col- can relieve the memories versity Plaridel Dance her workshop Art educator myself, it is our or pens, bookmarks, of the event. Academy (AUPDA) surely Through Movement with duty and responsibility to cakes, and candies. But It was indeed a week proved us that no matter the help of her boyfriend embark and promote our before they receive the to remember. But after goodies, they had to first what hindrance, they will to encourage students learning and course. the celebration, it was answer some question still continue to push for- who want to pursue their On February 26 to time to be serious and March 1, 2019, the Ca- that was prepared by the focus on our career. The ward to claim the victory. passion at the same time Education students Students Cel Justine Coe- pay less just to achieve reer Fair for all of the col- School of Education pre- lege departments at the themselves. Some an- pared a seminar that fo- chico (ABM 4 G12), Bea perfection. The workshop AU-PC took place. With a swered right some failed, cuses on the “21st Teach- Mar Inocencio (ABM 3 was open to all students of different approach and and other just tried for ing Strategy”, it was in- G11), Daniel John Nepo- Arellano University and techniques showcased by pure fun. deed a week to remem- muceno (STEM 2 G12), Jef- other universities too. the college students. they After the career fair, ber. We do hope that we frey Buenaflo (ABM 4 G12), promoted and encouraged it’s time for the Educa- encouraged our future Whenever luck Scally Bulocan (STEM 2 the Senior High School to tion students to have fun students to take on the G12) participated in many was not in their side, they enroll to their course and and play some games too. role of embarking events in and out of Arella- still continue to practice program. We prepared a banquet knowledge for the next and be the best. Struggles no University. The Education stu- that filled our stomachs generation to come. always come; they have They performed in encountered many hin- Comedy Night (Arellano drances just to perform at “The Big One” University Legarda Cam- an event. Problems may pus), Foundation Day (Don come and go, but their By Mari Joy Cayabyab Bosco Technical College), adviser sheds some help- In times of great ca- dents to experience firsthand and Mr & Ms Arellano Uni- ing hand so that the how and what will be the expe- tastrophe, we must always be versity Plaridel Campus. flames of their passion rience during and after an prepared and ready for any- earthquake. will still continue Their thing. The National Service The team is led and It was indeed a mean- passion will always strive Training Program (NSTP), ingful seminar for the all of the founded by MAPEH teacher on until to their college together with Metropolitan students. More events and Ms. Carllette Peronilla. The Manila Development Authori- level, it’s their comfort seminars like this will come to dancers describe their ad- ty (MMDA), prepared a semi- zone and a safe zone. the students of AU-PC. nar about being prepared and ready for anything. Mr. Aldo Mayor Chief Awarding of Certificate and of Safety Division, also gave Experiencing the Earthquake insight information on how Simulator can we determine if we will be experiencing a typhoon or ca- tastrophe. How to make basic survival kits were taught to the students of AU-PC. They Arellano University Plaridel Campus Press gave tips on how students can survive if they were trapped EDITORIAL BOARD under a pile of rocks from a collapsed building. Patrick Yeoj V. Alcantara Editor-in-Chief After the seminar, the April Jane C. Lozano Anshley D. Urdelas MMDA also brought the earth- Associate Editor Cartoonist quake simulator for the stu- Lorabelle J. Castillo Managing Editor

Neriza Palamos AUPDA at Foundation Day of Don Bosco Mandaluyong Feature Editor

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Arellano’s Lady Chiefs Historic Three-Peat

r e l l a n o Regine Aro- By Univer- cha, who took home sity’s la- the finals MVP A d y award for the second Chiefs bagged the consecutive time, volleyball crown for Pounded a game- the third straight high 16 points in- year after victorious cluding five service win against Universi- aces and Nicole ty of Perpetual Help Ebuen as the Season System Dalta, 22-25, MVP. 25-15, 25-18, 25-18 in “I’m so happy. the deciding game for Of course, I didn’t the National Colle- expect that award if giate Athletic Associ- you watched the vid- ation (NCAA) Season eo I was so shocked.” 94 women’s volleyball Arocha said. championship last February at the S o p h o m o r e PHOTO TAKEN BY ALEJANDRO JUANCHO

FilOil flying V Centre spiker Princess Bello cellent sets for Anne Marie Flores “In the end, it's extra effort in San Juan City. had 12 points and 18 that separates a winner from Arellano. Also, the and Kimberly Ga- second place. But winning With three consec- digs, Season MVP other players who bito. takes a lot more than that, too. utive NCAA titles Nicole Ebuen and competed were Sa- The said It starts with complete com- and four in the last Carla Donato added mand of the fundamentals. rah Princess Veru- players are trained Then it takes desire, determi- five years overall, 11 points respective- tiao, Mikaela O. nation, discipline, and self- by Obet Javier, sacrifice. And finally, it takes a Arellano University ly. And Rhea Juanich, Alliah great deal of love, fairness and who was named had established a Ramirez, who made Grace Daisog, Al- respect for your fellow man. a fitting exit on her Put all these together, and dynasty in the NCAA yana San Gre- “Coach of the even if you don't win, how can women’s volleyball final playing year, gorio, Cherry Anne Y e a r ” . — J O E Y you lose?” tournament finishing with 20 ex- Buemia, Faye CELESPARA - Jesse Owens

GOLD FOR THE BRAVES By Joey Celespara

L e d e s m a . Josh Daniel Bacaron, “Being awarded as Jess Peter Lardiza- Goalkeeper is of bal, William Café, course masaya J o h n C l e o f e r d kasi ang hiningi Guingon, Glenn Ger- ko lang kay GOD alde, Eric Ferrer, r e l l a n o Cavite. buong AU FOOT- is mag champion Mark Edrian Catalu- Universi- JimmenCatap BALL TEAM mag- yung AU kasi last na, Alan Jay ty’s jun- scored a goal in the ingsa AU Commu- playing year Cagbabanua, Paulo A ior foot- 22nd, helped the nity nasumusupor- konasa juniors Rovic Balunsat, Marc ball team reached the team’s first high ta all throughout and Happy at the CristianArenga, Pat- pinnacle of NCAA school title since the tournament.” same time kasi- rick John Feranil, Al- football after ending they joined the tour- Catap said. lahatnghardworkn len Natanauan, Jhon San Beda University nament. “ A l l m a j o r g team ay nag Berlon Ladines. with a 1-0 victory for First and fore- awards were won paid off.” Ledesma The team was the National Colle- most nagpapasala- by the braves, said. headed by Mr. giate Athletic Associa- matakokay Lord da- Most Valuable Also, Joining RaveloSaluria, Head tion Season 94 foot- hilbinigyanniyaakon Player Award them were Chris- Coach, who was ball competition, one glakas at tali- (MVP), Jimmen tian Saligan, Ker- named “Coach of the of the oldest continu- noupangmagampan Catap; Best De- nelle Velasco, Ian Year”, Judy Saluria, ously-running men’s ankoyung position fender Award, Ray Gatilao, Peter Asst. Coach, Angelo football competition ngmaayos. Earlmont Herrera John Banaynal, Guengon, Trainer and last January 29 in Na gp ap as al am a t and Best Goalkeep- Dan Zandro Silao, Bernard Lelis, Goal San Lazaro Manila din akosabumu- er Award, Charles Jeric Cordon II, keeping Coach. Jockey Club Carmona, 15 ARELLANO UNIVERSITY EDITORIAL

CHILDREN BEHIND BARS: A CRACK TO LOWER BUILDING A BETTER AGE OF CRIMINAL LIABILITY COMMUNITY Venz Carlo U. Nicor Patrick Yeoj Alcantara n my own opinion, I think we should low

I With the calls to lower the age of criminal liabil- er the age for criminal sentencing because ity, pro-child groups and other social workers voice the “Sindikado” or the person who forces their concern for people to discern the proper implemen- PLARIDEL or order the children to do heinous crime

ELISA E. tation of the law and not the amendment as a core solu- uses them more often because of the minimal judicial tion to the children with conflict of the law. act to the children that was involve in a crime. I for one experience it first hand when 4 street children The House of Representatives is set to approve a robbed me during daylight while carrying 4 rust bill lowering the age of criminal liability from 15 years old to knives. They are not afraid of what may happen to nine years old. In line with the law’s proposition, President them once they are caught by the authority because Rodrigo Duterte echoes as early as the campaign had sought they know they will only be put on rehab and be freed to push the said law of Republic Act 9344 (R.A. 9344) or the after a few months. Juvenile Justice Act of 2006 to be amended. The R.A. 9344 is a law which allow children below 15 years of age to get away I know it’s not fair for them to experience the with their crimes – provided that they undergo rehabilita- nightmare inside the prison cell, but it’s not fair too tion. Basically, this runs down to a question: “Should kids as that we have to cover them up for their own disobedi- young as 9 years old be held accountable for their actions? ence act. We have to act before it’s too late, let’s build a The law boils down to many debatable issues and better community for our own sake too. sparking opinions as how the passage neglects the ‘real’ problem and is considered to be as a shortsighted solution JUVENILE DELINQUENCY: STOP for the problem’s cause. Despite the preference expressed by no less than the president, pro-child advocates and social SAVING THE EVIL CHILD FROM workers condemn and call the House Committee on the Jus- tice’s Approval to be an ‘anti child’ which lets the children FIRES OF HELL labeled as criminal to imbibe a real sense of criminal identi- PENALIZING THE YOUNG Dian Mantiles ty. The haste in the finalization of the Justice Committee to

measures in the minimum have the bill passed without scientific and factual basis Andre Mae Bacolod

criminal age of liability. makes it incompetent. This shows the incapacity of the law n Philippine I Minors who engage in to be implemented at this current time where poverty, cor- Furthermore, the society, despite the con- crimes should be held re- ruptions and criminality is rampant. he argument age of perpetrators should tinuous efforts of inclin- T JUAN S. sponsible; however, the not take away the right of ing to confer the reduc- Currently, the capacity of the government to reha- weight of the offense should about lowering the the victims to attain justice. tion of crime and other ex- bilitate criminals is limited. Detention centers are over- JOSE A.S. be taken into consideration age of criminal Criminal behavior must not treme offenses, there is still crowded, and to think that mixing adult offenders to chil- in determining the punish- liability does not just alarm be tolerated even among the an exception of crime be- dren who are in conflict with the law in crowded detention ment. Moreover, it is also the law makers but com- young. These people are cause of the default retribu- facilities is beyond imaginable. Children are victims as well. mon Filipinos as well for the unjust to detain and prose- resistant to criminal prose- tion in the ‘age of criminal cute youth offenders, re- It is not, and will never be, a qualified option to put children bill proposes that chil- cution because of their age. liability’. The House Com- gardless of the crime, with- behind bars as a solution to this problem. What the society dren as young as nine years- Hence, it should be the grav- mittee on Justice, after out giving them due process need to solve this problem is to strengthen the discipline and old will be liable for ity of the offense that ought months of deliberation and of law. In this situation, the to encourage the parental responsibility for every member. criminal charges if proven to be judged and not the age consultation with its stake- rights of a child should also guilty of committing serious holders, is now completing Above all, the government must conduct further investiga- of the offender. It conforms be given consideration by crimes such as rape, murder, the Bill of Criminal Age tions and evidence-based facts before taking laws into ac- the idea that they will be recognizing his moral and patricide, infanticide, seri- Liability seeking to revoke tions. The hand of justice that the children must face should adjudicated on the basis of intellectual growth. ous illegal detention and/or the Republic Act 9344 be done by their parents and not by lawmakers. In the end, the intent. In other words, (Juvenile Justice and Wel- homicide. crimes that are committed In our country it is as much as ethically preferable to let a child face behind fare System of 2006). It is by these individuals are where poverty is rampant walls than letting them to face a sentence behind bars. In this millennial also in the month of January era, individuals tend to be intended and pretense to be and remains unsolved, it is 2019 when Oriental Mindoro necessary to implement the quite deviant, to the point of punished with the corre- LOWERING AGE OR CRIMINAL LIABILITY Rep. Doy Leachon and his bill of lowering the age of taking part in violating laws sponding sanction. Roman Christopher M. Malicdem panel started to regulate criminal to prevent the abu- at an early age. These of- Moreover, the bill, hearings for the passage of sive culture of using ‘age’ as fenses are apparent enough the bill narrowing down the the proposal of lowering on the good side, will exception to the spirit of that some legislators are the age of Criminal Re- strengthen the parents' duty minimum age for juvenile justice. In many parts of the An argument urging to lower the age of detention, in hopes that this sponsibility. to look after their kids even country, syndicates use on lowering the age of criminal responsibility. Oth- will be passed into law be- PASIG more and will enhance the children to take advantage ers, on the other hand, are fore the end of the 17th Con- criminal liability In a world where society's security for its peo- over their victims. The first objecting said idea. gress. In the Philippines took place when the House crimes are committed dai- ple. "Treatment without is the syndicate on the of Justice committee where democratic supremacy ly, children are detained A lot of people are prevention is simply unsus- streets that use them and agreed upon the House Bill is present, penalties of any and arrested for their saying that poverty is the tainable", according to Bill the other is the syndicate in (HB) 8858 on January 22, offense under the law government that criminaliz- wrongdoings, and where main reason of these trans- Gates. We need to stop the 2019. According to the pro- (including juvenile crimes) es them in the appearance of there are errors in the jus- gressions. But is it sufficient crime before it may even posed bill, children aged 9 should be neutrally enforced protecting them. These tice system, the rights of enough to be reason? As per take place. to 12 will face criminal for even these kind of crimes crimes increase in propor- children ought to be looked Rush Limbaugh, "Poverty is charges if found guilty of If the age is the committed are proportion to tion to the number of people into. Furthermore, in a not the root cause of crimes". the evil a typical criminal committing serious crimes. only consideration, then how and circumstances being nation like the Philippines, Killing a person nor raping produce to society. These crimes involve kid- old should someone has to be victimized over the time. If where poverty remains somebody are choices made napping, murder, parri- in order to be deemed ac- we depend on the welfare of unsolved, there is a higher and being poor is not an In 2017, President cide, infanticide, and seri- countable for criminal acts? the general, we shall find chance of teenage miscon- Rodrigo Duterte appealed to excuse for doing so. It is It is not about how young or that these crimes as a grow- ous illegal detention. duct with a large number Congress to lower the age of someone's free will to be old the criminal is but how ing threat in every region of of reasons as to why the juvenile detention to guar- capable of doing such major serious the committed crime the Philippines without The bill seeks to crime was committed. In antee that the Filipino misdemeanors. is. central extents. We should amend Republic Act 9344 this manner, the minimum youth would take responsi- or the Juvenile Justice Act believe that crimes are more age of Criminal Liability in bility for their offenses and of 2006 which exempts 15- effectually prevented by the the Philippines should be be prospect to government severity of punishment - to 18-year-olds from crimi- lowered to 12 years old EDAD NG PANANAGUTAN intervention programs. In where ‘discipline’ is fostered nal liability. because of the predisposi- support, the Philippine Na- firmly. The necessity of legal tion and inability in deci- SA KRIMEN IBINABA! tional Police (PNP) has also and fair punishment be- As stated in Re- sion-making. Children expressed its full provision comes a useful virtue for public Act No. 9344, a child JOHN DOMINIC ACOBERA below 12 are still psychoso- for the bill, referencing the legislation upon the finaliza- above fifteen (15) years but cially immature; hence Pagtapos maipatu- occurrences of juvenile tion of the bill of criminal below eighteen (18) years they are vulnerable to peer Sa panahon pad ang batas na ito ay ibat- crimes that have been pur- age of liability. The certain- of age shall likewise be posely present due to how pressure because they seek natin ngayon, ibang opinyon ang lumabas ty of such bill will make a exempt from criminal lia- youth below 18 years cannot for a sense of belonging- maraming bata ang lalo na sa mga magulang na stronger impression and bility and be subjected to JOSE R. be detained under the pre- ness. ginagamit ng naapektuhan ang kanilang fear to all people with the an intervention program mga masasamang tao mga anak. Ngunit lingid sa sent law. This propositional hopes of committing crime unless he/she has acted bill to inhibit the expanding Moreover, greater upang gumawa ng ibat- kaalaman ng iba na ang for it is in the nature of an with discernment, in which ibang krimen kaya naman ating gobyerno ay tinutulun- slope of crimes should be individual to be petrified at efforts to enforce laws that more powerful and visible to case, such child shall be prosecute adults who com- marami ring magu- gan lamang ang mga ba- the approach of the smallest tang nakagawa ng krimen the common Filipino people subjected to the appropri- pel children to be included lang ang nababahala para relevant delinquencies, even upang magbagong buhay with accordance to the fair ate proceedings in accord- in criminal behavior must sa kanilang mga to a guilty CHILD. anak lalo na ngayon at may at mabigyan ng pangala- ance with this Act. be done. It is the policy of panibagong batas na nai- wang pagkakataon. the State to guarantee that kasama ang libro, sa tingin ngunit tama ba na sa mu- However, it has patupad, ang pagbaba ng children might be instruct- Nakagawa man mo kaya ay matututo ang rang edad ay malayo sila sa been frequently com- edad sa pananagutan ng ed to acknowledge respon- tayo ng kasalanan, hindi bata? Hindi ba't mas matu- kanilang magulang at bata plained that criminals and krimen o ang "lowering the sibility for their words and parin natin gugustuhin na tuto ang bata kung ku- palang sila ay makakaranas criminal syndicates employ age of criminal responsibil- kuhaan siya ng magtuturo na sila ng parusa? Sa aking deeds. It is the govern- malayo sa ating magulang. children old enough to ac- ity". sa kanya kaysa ikulong siya pananaw ang batas ni pina- ment’s part to protect and complish criminal assign- sa kwarto kasma ang libro. pababa ng edad na maka- restore teenage offenders Ayon dito sa batas kakuha ng responsibilidad ments proficiently but un- na ito, ang bata na nakaga- Halimbawa na- through restorative and Alam natin na sa kaniyang ginawang derneath the edge of crimi- wa ng isang krimen ay lang na kung ang studyante helpful measures. ang bata ay hindi pa ganon krimen ay hindi dapat nal obligation, they get maaring dalhin sa bahay ay bumagsak sa pagsusulit kumpleto mag-isip kaya’t ipagpatuloy ng gobyerno. away with and can execute pag-asa, rehabilitation, at at ikaw bilang guro ay ikinu- may mga nagagawa silang crime. There is therefore DSWD. long mo ang bata sa kwarto mali na hindi nila alam, 16

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Thy Poet O Ye of Little Faith

by Ezekiel Senobio JOSEA.S. JOSE R. by Janna Clarisse A. Morante Descent into the Darkness What is a sad poet? I can't see the ending here,

PASIG by Santos Romorosa Does such thing even exist? Anxiety, insecurity and fear The world that I used to live in is a peaceful one Is he who writes about sorrows and woes? As I walk in the forest I made, Away from the darkness, like a shining hope What is a sad poet? Misbelief conquers my faith Guided by my guardians, they showed me the way Is he the one who tries to colour those? Into a new world, I will face it alone I'm searching for what is right

'cause I'm having a depraved mind Who dwells and re-reads their past Then I realized a tragic truth about the light Cast me out of this hive Who fights battles that might be their last? Blinded by happiness, I saw a grim reality I don't want to be left behind What is a sad poet? The real world is tainted by their might The one they claim to be so sad I want to remove the skin From their abuse, I have lack pure empathy Unable to write such happiness and glad Turn the reality to a dream From there, I have learned to trust no man I need someone to dive in What is a sad poet? As the bitter darkness had swallowed me whole Cause I want to stay alive

A man committed by an oath I have to embrace this dark path of mine Please wash me with your water A man whose feelings written in hidden notes Until the bitter end when my life is in Heaven I'm begging you please, my father He who knew love but still his heart got broken the most.

I know this is not a delusion

Don't let it take my only vision Ozone Will I Ever Recover?

by John Carlo Fabi by Sheila Marie Boncay My only vision is my hope

ELISA E. PLARIDEL “No!” Klaus exclaimed as he awakened, trem- My head is hanging in the rope ou were the accidental surrender bling, on his dull-white, lifeless bed. Y The forest is taking me back His blanket started to get wet as his tears rapidly that my heart never intended to make, Giving me a writer's block stream down his miserable and melancholic eyes. He You are the poem I never wanted to write then, bent down looking for his unicorn plushie, because to do so would be to admit where he stashes his amphetamine and heroin. Let me see the beauty of your power that the season of you and I has passed “Stop! Please stop!” his voice was trembling as he You're the prince and the mighty savior scatters his hands looking under the bed. that our chapter has concluded I know I'm a sinner and I want to repent “I want to be numb! I don’t want to feel anything!” that our roads have diverged he said as he popped the pills onto his mouth. that the electric reaction your life has had on mine My life and my soul into you I depend As the pills took effect, he fainted.

has flickered out After a while, he was awakened by the deafening sound of upbeat and groovy music. He found himself and yet this spark of lust for you burns endlessly on. Le Afficionado lying down on the dancefloor. He can barely open his by Magie Ramos eyes because of the dashing and flashing lights every- You were the door that I never meant to open, JOSEA.S. where. He was trying to get up when a woman ap- through which the entire world burst through, Come to me proached him and offered her hand. You were the single greatest misstep “Get up there, silly. You shouldn’t be missing this that I didn’t mean to make, you were the story Come with me moment!” the woman said enthusiastically. Klaus is puzzled and frozen at the moment. He that I never thought would be my own to tell And I will set thy free And you are the kind of man then tidied himself and reached for her hand. The mo- I will vanish the frayed affliction ment was invigorating. Klaus is still puzzled for the From which women like myself reason that he was not numb. He has never felt this Never entirely recover. Together with my pure affection alive. “Come on, dance with me!” the woman invited Letting you be consumed with thy rhapsody

Klaus. I will suffice thy liters of anguish of yours He then took her hands and followed her lead. Dating Tayo Their eyes were locked onto each other as they danced by James Ramada And fill thine pair of orbs with thy joy to the beat of the music. JOSE R. “I—I’m Klaus!” he greeted. “What is your name?” Let me shovel your secrets he added. Tila kay bilis ng oras Ikaw sa aki’y nanlamig I will throw off my gavel “It doesn’t matter, just keep on dancing!” she re- Hindi man lang mapaatras plied. Di makita ang pag-ibig And be your hidden fortress Pagmamahal ay lumipas He felt so alive, it was a cloud -nine times nine Salita sa iyong bibig kind of moment. As they dance, he smell something. Sa kilos mong namimintas Just let me be with thee Smoke. He looked around, wondering where that Masakit na sa pandinig I will set you free could possibly be coming from. At ano ba ang nangyari? “Do you smell anything?” Klaus asked the woman. Mahal paalam na sa’yo That I'm your epiphany “I smell nothing.” She replied. Ako’y iniwan mo sa ere

Then suddenly, he saw the woman’s feet on fire. Hanggang dito na lng tayo May nasabi ba kong mali? “You’re on fire!” he exclaimed. Wala na nga ang pangako The woman does not seem to hear and see him. O may iba kang katali? The Patient

by Mrthy Viana MABINI She just continued dancing. The fire slowly scattered onto the nearby fellows, then onto the whole dance- Oh Doctor, tell me they're false, the words you say. floor. Klaus screamed, calling everyone out, but they Mundo ko’y umikot sayo do not seem to hear his screams. Ikaw lang ang naging bisyo A life should be counted with years, not just through day. He tried to grab his partner out but she does not seem Ika’y parating hanap ko Is it true? Is my end coming closer? But comes as may, to care as she keeps on dancing. I'll persevere, my heart shall not give up, I shall stay! Klaus ran out of the building. After a few mo- ments, he can hear everybody screaming inside, call- ing for help. The fire grew as the screams go louder. Oh Doctor, tell me why must it be me who suffers? He can hear their agony and their pain. The screams start to echo into Klaus’ ears. Why must I, a modest man, wait as my tale slowly buffers. “No!” Klaus exclaimed as he awakened, trembling, Around me, they all speak of my sorry fate in whispers and mutters, on his dull-white, lifeless bed. The machine beside me speaks of my sorry state, with the few sound it utters.

Twenty-one

by Ressie Joy Catherine Felices PASIG Oh Doctor, forgive my recent outbursts of selfishness, Before extinguishing the candles on my cake, My story is coming to an end, might as well end it with selflessness. Every wish I made must be exhaled. I offer this meagre amount, to those who need it more, for their wellness, No longer wanting to be reminded of my new age, Though I am faithless, I've seen the virtue of the soul, of what man calls fairness. My timeline was littered with a “Happy Birthday” message. Engraving the blessings that accompanied me so far, Oh Doctor, I can feel it, the beat becoming unhurried, Uttering a silent prayer, thanking for finishing another round. My breath is shallow pasty, yet my soul unworried. My eyes see nothing, my ears have given up, my words are slurred. Now candles have been blown on my cake, I'll lie down for eternity now, let my ashes spread into the wind, the memory of me buried. One year has been added to my age. 17

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My Love, Thank You Kamag-Aral

by Joshua Aplian

by Kimberly Tabilogan ELISA E. PLARIDEL Thank you for being my best friend, my closest confidant, and Si Pag-Ibig at si Buhay my soulmate. With you, everything happens at the right timing at Dalawang taong tayo’y magkasama, JOSE R. by Angel Joy A. Flores our own pace. Thank you for giving me all the time I need to be Dalawang taong puno ng alaala. ready. You understand that I was scarred from my previous experi- Noong unang panahon ences and you never hold it against me. You enter my life with the Noong kalmado pa mga ilog at lawa, intention to stay and till today, you treat me with the same adora- Sa bawat luha, tawa, at ngiti, Mayroong isang matipunong manlalakbay na nag ngangalang Buhay. tion, respect, and love. Thank you for thinking the world of me. Tayo-tayo ang magkakahati. With you, I am always good enough the way I am and you love me Naglakbay siya ng naglakbay, nilibot ang mundo’t hindi tumigil

for me. hanggang sa napadpad siya at natagpuan ang Paraiso — Sa bawat hirap at ligaya, Thank you for accepting my imperfect flawed self. On the days Ang lugar kung nasaan si Pag-ibig. that I felt unlovable, you’re around to reassure me of all the rea- Tayo-tayo ang magkakasama. sons why you do. My strength that motivates me in all that I do, Nabighani si Buhay sa gandang taglay ni Pag-ibig my beauty that goes beyond skin deep, and my love for you that is na lubos namang ipinagtaka nito. Sa anu mang takdang-aralin, deeper than anything I have known. Marami ang may tutol sa naging pananaw ng binata. Lahat ay kinayanatin. Thank you for the joy, the laughter, and the light. When the Marami ang nagtaka at tumaas ang kilay; burden gets too heavy to bear, the journey ahead stretches dismal-

ly, and the day gets dreary, you’re all that I depend on to get me Tila nakakatuw ang isipin, Kay Pag-ibig na hindi pansin ng karamihan, through it. You’re the ray of hope that lifts me up from the darkest Na tayo’y may malayong narating times. The greatest blessing that happens to me unexpectedly and Kay Pag-ibig na hindi ganda ang nakikita ng lahat,

altered the course of my life in the best way possible, thank you for Kay Pag-ibig na minahal ni Buhay giving me a love with full certainty that pushes away any inkling Mula sa mga estranghero,

of doubt that this could work. Naging magkakaibigan tayo. Lumipas ang mga araw at tila nakakalimutan na ni Buhay ang maglakbay. For once, I caught a glimpse of what the right relationship Para bang nakuntento siya sa piling ni Pag-ibig, feels like. I wasn’t wary and guarded that love would fail me again. Sa ating pagtatapos sa paaralan I wasn’t getting ahead of myself and bracing myself for the worse Dahil ang walang saysay na Buhay; that this wouldn’t work. I wasn’t holding myself back in fear that Sa unang pagkakataon ay umibig Huwag nawa tayong magkalimutan. you will bolt when I open my heart to you. I wasn’t drowning in my insecurity and uncertainty that I don’t deserve all the good things Pinunan ang mistulang pagkukulang, you do for me. I wasn’t trying to be someone I’m not in the hope of Alalahanin ang ating pinagsamahan capturing your attention. binuo nito ang pirasong buhay, Mga Kamag-aral at kaibigan. Niyakap ang hindi mapakaling isip, I wasn’t afraid you would leave me even when I gave you

Susugal si Buhay kay Pag-ibig countless reasons to. With you, love just becomes so much simpler. A Strong Girl’s Cry Your love is all encompassing and it doesn’t discriminate Natutong huwag pansinin ang mga matang nakasubaybay

whether life is cherry or the circumstances are hard. You’re all too by Nicole Adelle Fausto JOSEA.S. happy to celebrate the important successes in my life and you’re dahil para kay Buhay, just as ready to dry my tears. You’re all that I wanted and I can’t Mas mahalaga si Pag-ibig sa lahat. It's been three years, but I'm still mourning begin to tell you how much you meant to me. At lumipas ang tag-init, kasabay nito ay ang tag-lagas, Trying to ease the pain I keep on hiding I'm tired of the nights of endless crying Thank you for loving me and I want to tell you that I love you Habang ang bawat minuto’y lumilipas, Still searching for the hope that I've been too. I love your kindness that never runs low for me, the magni- craving tude of your affection, and your gentleness that is unlike anything Ang dating init na dulot ng pagmamahal that I see before. I love how unfaltering your commitment is to ay unti-unti ding kumupas always give me the best you have. I love you for who you are and After a tiring day for coming into my life. I love you so much and I promise you I will Naglakbay muli sa pangalawang pagkakataon si Buhay, I will still smile all the way spend the rest of my life showing you just how much I do. Kasama ang gapos ng pagmamahal ni Pag-ibig. "Why bother make an effort?", they say Maglalakbay pa, lalaban pa at susubok muli si Buhay, Because it's hard to express myself, okay?

Help me, my Lord. For I cannot do this alone Seagulls: A Haiku Forty-three It feels like it"s crushing my life, except for

by Edgardo Waje PASIG by Ressie Joy Catherine Felices ELISA E. my bones Where are you right now? Have you flown? Jumping up and down, A room filled with I honestly can't feel your love, like what the The splashing of water sounds, loneliness and silence, book has told

Seagull passes by. Craving for someone’s presence. But It was Momo, Mom

No longer here, by Pocholo Gabriel Navarez MABINI can’t be seen or touch, Apollo & Lunette I was summoned by the guidance counsellor because my son Whose absence makes got into trouble. Oh, don’t think of it as something huge or any- JOSE R. by Alexa Daireen Meneses our days a little too much. You’re in the woods thing, he just tried to stab his classmate with a pencil. I took a I was flabbergasted deep sigh after knowing what he did; I then left the office with my Exploring yourself when you held my hand, son and went straight home. Wondering where you’ll go Tight as if you’re determined These memories of yours When we reached the gate, there was this letter from PLDT. “I Or where it goes wrong not to let go. flash in flourish, think this is a disconnection notice”, I mumbled. We haven’t set- Tears go down on my face. tled our utang kina ate Kala then bills are in due! My mind is to- Aching for someone’s compa- Flowing vividly in Saying, you should go. each scattered piece. tally blank, thinking of ways to settle everything. Then, I remem- ny bered why I was called upon, “Ikaw na bata ka, what on earth Searching for someone As the cold breeze were you thinking? Does it make you cool when you hurt your But you told me, “no” embraces our whole, to understand “You’re the one classmates?!”. Your heart aches who completes me, so.” Wishing it was you He wasn’t able to look into my eyes, he only answered “But it For words that will fill your I’ll stay right here. who hugs our souls. was Momo, Mom”. When I heard that name, I panicked. Momo is holes. So, I can live with you. the name I heard from the news! All I know is this Momo drives kids or adults to do affliction to themselves and to other people. As you go deeper in the woods The regrets I feel inside But I know a secret, eat me alive, I was so worried, instead of hitting my child, I talked to him. Nor deeper in my heart As the sun goes down, “Anak, nakikiusap ako sayo. Delete mo na iyan kasi masama yan You found my darkest secret your heartbeat stops. How I wish eh”. My son was reluctant to talk. It took few minutes before he And light a light. Your mom mourned for I could turn back time answered and said “Pag hindi ko po kasi ginawa, baka saktan po what we’ve done. nila ako”. My eyes were covered with tears as I heard him talk To shower you about those unbearable things. You were the man of my So she made us both a sunset with all the love dreams love. you deserved. Tomorrow came, and my son was playing outside. While they You stood manly and tall. were sitting on the sidewalk, I heard them talking about the final I asked what your name is But we can’t undo challenge. I was so shocked about what I knew. I called my son When the sun sets down, what is gone, And you say, “Apollo” and sent him straight to his room. While he was walking, he it reminds me of you. looked at me and said “Ma, di mo ba naririnig ‘yon?” I started to I know we’ll meet, I smiled at As we can’t erase what is done. sweat and shake! I was dazzled in your eyes, you. Whenever we talk and laugh. But I know we’re meant to love I was preparing dinner when I saw my son holding my phone Then you say you’re in love. displaying Momo as he stood on top of the stairs. He yelled afar. You’re a memory “Mama, ito na!”. We both heard a voice coming from the door, I say, “You should go home Because as soon I met you, that we’ll surely miss. before the sun goes down.” “Ma’am, PLDT po”. 18 ARELLANO UNIVERSITY LIFESTYLE & COMICS LET’S TALK ABOUT JUAN S. stoplight! (Girl, right timing! CATCALLING Stoplight!) We decided to go by by Germaine Romina down the jeep and confront Josh

these two. With our phones re- Gloria i, Miss Byutipul!” “H cording them, we told them how It’s been two unfortunate they are that they years since the JUAN S. Ah, street harassment a.k.a Again, chose the wrong ones to catcall. I’m so catcalling. In simple terms, it is The other guy still have the guts sorry when a total stranger gives you for to say “Hi!” to the camera while what a creepy looking smile, a freaky hap- whistle or maybe a not-so flatter- the other one is covering his face pened. ing comment when you pass by in regret. Serves him right! We the streets. Take note that catcall- didn't feel guilt at all. In fact, we To tell you the truth, it felt empowered. We felt great to ing is not a form of compliment, That’s ok. With- but rather, a sexual harassment. takes time to recover when finally speak up . out you, I wouldn’t As long as I have DETERMINATION, I can street harassed. As a result, the have easily gotten Is it an everyday experience? Men like them walk in the moment passes and the guy who Have you called out their atten- streets and victimize women told you, “Ingat ka pauwi, sexy I also realized tion and told them that it was not every day. We can't put a stop to that even if I (Have a safe trip home, sexy)” okay? Or maybe you ran out of this unless us women make a walks away scot-free. words to say because you were in move. The reason it still hap- Disability isn’t defined as I thought shrugging this an ability of limitation. total shock so you just kept it to pens every day is that while we That gives us motivation yourself? thing off and ignoring these ill- think it’s not okay, we don't We’re not born to fit to be unstoppable through mannered people would make in, because we’re “Miss, miss, pakiss”. The old show them it isn't. That's why them stop. But no. They will man yells in broad daylight. I you shouldn't turn a blind eye never stop unless you called out wondered to myself, “Was I show- and learn to fight back. to them. It is not okay and girl, ing a lot of skin?”, “Does my way it will never be okay. As they say, “Hindi ka ba- of clothing permits them to disre- bae lang. Babae ka.” If there’s spect me?“, “Must I change how I That very same day I decid- one thing you learn in this arti- dress?”, “Are provocative clothes a ed to put a stop into this. It was cle is that, you should never Say The End... measure of consent?”. past noon time when my friend and I are out applying for in- apologize for defending your own Dear society, I have a ques- ternship programs. We were honor, your own dignity. Laban, tion for you. Do we get to blame wearing our formal attire (a kababaihan! the woman for wearing such skirt that was neither too high clothes (given if she is covered or nor too short plus our long not) or do we blame the man for sleeves polo). It was scorching EYY!!! being so disrespectful? Or should WHOO!!! hot and we were riding a by Ashley D. Urdelas we just brush it off kasi babae jeepney, when these two guys in lang kami (because we’re just PLARIDEL a rusty, old looking truck drove women) and men are far superior near us and gawked at our legs and dominant than us? and said, “Sarap naman (Looks One may feel dumbfounded, good).” then laughed their heads caught off guard and angry; how- off. Is this even real? Just who ever, majority of women become in the right mind would say such helpless and speechless. It is like words? a major shock to our system. TO BE CONTINUED... I was enraged. I was afraid Women become extra conscious I’ll turn like The Hulk in any about their body. We become un- moment. Adrenaline rushed JUAN S. comfortable. We’re starting to feel What if just like in the way. His temper often got in the through my system. Girl, sakto, threatened. We become powerless. colleges and universities in the way of his skills but he was a Muggle World, Hogwarts School quick thinker so he’ll easily dis- of Witchcraft & Wizardry would patch this thesis defense day just Harry Potter and also mandate its students to like how he annihilated Aragog, JUAN S. present a dissertation on their the Basilisk in the Chamber of the Deadly Thesis FAREWELL, OPPY! 7th year? Secrets, Dementors, Troll, Hungar- by Warren Ryan P. Revoltar ian Horntail, Voldemort’s horcrux- by Argellyne Jean Jaelenei Moriones Hermione would probably es and Voldemort himself. write a thousand-page long the- thesis panelists. But in the end, your panelists wants you to finish At first glance, it was just a their, 'Opportunity, Wake Up!' sis introduction just on the first Howbeit, not all wizards and day alone. Luna Lovegood who muggles are prepared enough to your thesis and get your degree. machine crafted by humans hands playlist on Spotify. More than is “as sane as we are” would face the dire thesis defense day. So Your panelists doesn’t want to see you trapped in your program any to explore a planet and send data 1,000 recovery commands were probably be that student on the to somehow help them, here are more than you do. It’s in your pan- also sent but the flight controllers day of the thesis defense who some tips from finishyourthesis. back to Earth; a rover designed to will not be afraid to get her com on how a thesis presenter elists’ best interest that your the- operate at 90 Martian days but ex- received no response from the words out there, however won- could possibly ace it with flying sis defense goes well. ceeded its life expectancy extending robot. derfully weird they may be. Ron colors as colorful and majestic as Weasley would for sure not wear Fawke’s feathers. Lastly, everyone takes a up to 15 years. But when the news unique path to finishing their the- It was reported that a dust that hideous second-hand dress broke the internet with NASA offi- robe his mother bought for him Firstly, it’s always a good idea sis and getting their degree, and storm hit and disconnected Oppy. for the Yule Ball on the thesis to prepare and practice for some it’s almost never easy. If you strug- cially declaring its demise, scientists The dust storm caused the sky to defense day; instead, he’ll wear questions before your thesis de- gled, take comfort in knowing that and the public went sentimental Bill, Charlie, Percy, Fred or fense. But don’t get stuck thinking most of your peers probably darken for months, preventing the you’ll be expected to know every- over the tiny machine's heartbreak- George’s hand-me-down suit. thought the same thing at some sunlight to reach the little ma- thing in order to pass your de- point. But a bumpy road to finish- ing last words. Neville Longbottom, on the fense. If you’ve conducted your ing your thesis doesn’t mean your chine's solar panel. But before it other hand, would probably research and written your thesis, defense won’t go smoothly. And Opportunity Mars Rover, also finally shut down, it sent its last freeze during that dreaded the- you’re already, by definition, an sis day as if he was under a even if the worst happens and you known as 'Oppy' was launched by message to scientists which trans- expert in your field. Petrificus Totalus curse. Mean- have to make revisions to your NASA in 2003 together with its lates to: "my battery is low and it's while, Fred and George would Secondly, as you know, re- thesis, your graduation probably still won’t be delayed. identical twin, Spirit. Both surpassed getting dark." After 15 years of probably set off their entire search is a never-ending journey, supply of Weasleys' Wildfire and there’s always more to learn our expectations with Spirit being Just be confident during your sending data bursts, it was the first Whiz-bangs on the defense day no matter your level of expertise. able to cover more than 7 kilome- thesis defense, it’ll shine through time it had sent words. If you are just to ditch it. Draco Malfoy, Your thesis panelist knows this, and remember, if you’ve made it to ters and stopped sending data on the “Boy Who Had No Choice” too. It’s okay to not have all the going to read it again, the words your thesis defense, the hard part 2010. That's 6 years after it landed would definitely try to outdo and answers. Thirdly, if you’re asked a would feel so human you'd defi- outperform his rival Harry, “The question you’re not sure about, it’s is over. You’ve already had your on the red planet's surface on 2004. topic approved, done your re- nitely remember Wall-E from Dis- Boy Who Lived”, on the thesis okay to admit you don’t know. In Oppy, on the other hand, continued defense day. And if not given a fact, it’s good! Don’t try to make up search, and survived writing your ney Pixar. thesis. Yes, your final thesis rating exploring until mid-2018 and cov- grade that he expected and de- an answer. Your panelist will see sires, expect him to yelp “My through it. Instead, explain how may not be a guaranteed pass, as ered 45 kilometers. Rest in peace now our be- Father will hear about this!”. you would find out the answer. unsure as the taste of Bertie Bott’s loved Oppy, you did a great job. Hopefully for Cedric Diggory, Every-Flavour Beans, but whatev- However, after spending a He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named Fourthly, this is your re- er it may be if you gave your 101% You had opened doors which decade and a half on Mars and will not sit as a panelist or else search, your education, and your percent unto it, satisfaction will future that’s on the line. It’s nor- would lead to new discoveries on you know what will happen - come to you as fast as the Hog- sending thousands of images from mal for your thesis panelists to Avada Kedavra! warts Express and the diploma the planet's surface, NASA declared the Red planet and that is a huge challenge you, and hold you to a and degree you wish to achieve contribution to human learning. Also, Harry Potter may not rigorous standard. While you’re the mission over on February 2019 will be delivered to your house’s be as skilled as someone like settling on a thesis topic and con- Congratulations! You completed doorsteps by Hedwig… AND ALL despite of the agency's efforts to Hermione but he’ll still for sure ducting your research, it can even IS WELL. wake the robot up daily with differ- the mission. be able to get the job done any- be preferable to have a “tough” ent songs. NASA even published 19