anniversary issue This month in history SC reports first term For our Aniversary issue, we look accomplishments back at what has transpired over Intended to follow-up their our 48 years of existence. The performance for the first term see page / 8 of the school year, the Student Council (SC) submitted a report to the Council of Deans where accomplished projects see sc reports / 5 vol. xlVIiI no. 5 LaSall the official student publication oF de la salleia university n 21 OCTOBER 2008 The Phenomenon of World DLSU ranking, no big deal university By Loraine Saguinsin with reports from Alexi Ascalon fter a roller coaster ride, DLSU barely made it back to the top of Times Higher rankings Education-Quacquarelli-Symonds’ (THE-QS) list of 2008 World University Rankings

By Loraine Saguinsin with by placing 415th out of top 500 schools worldwide. But instead of celebrations and reports from Alexi Ascalon A fanfares done in the past, results this time were received with indifference by the school because of the questionable validity of the ranking system. “Rankings are also inevitable-in the era of Free falling universities This free fall phenomenon ranking systems aside from Times. massification, those who finance Since their inclusion to the is not limited to Philippine This was evident of their criteria higher education and the public want list in 2006, four Philippine universities. Dramatic rises and used with 50 percent of the to know which academic institutions universities were included in the falls in span of three to five years total score subjected to opinion are the best.” said Prof. Philip G. THE-QS World Rankings of have also characterized the ranks – 40 percent peer review or how Altbach, director of the Center for University with highly fluctuating received by other universities institutions rank other institutions International Higher Education at places each year. Two years ago, the around the world especially those and 10 percent employers’ review Boston College on his work, Dilemma University of the Philippines (UP), who are in top 200 and above. or how corporate employers of Rankings. De La Salle University, Ateneo de The Royal Melbourne Institute of rank universities depending on International rankings of Manila University (ADMU), and Technology in Australia ranked employability of their graduates. universities and colleges have been Simon Marginson, renowned gaining worldwide attention. But University of Sto. Tomas (UST) from 55th in 2004 to 146th in its methodologies and validity were ranked 299th, 392nd, 484th, and 2006. In Korea, Seoul National professor of Center of Higher questioned by several educators and 500th respectively. But in 2007, University advanced from 118th in Educarion from the University government officials. Yet despite only UP in the 398th place and 2004 to 63rd in 2006. Vanderbilt of Melbourne concluded on his criticisms, world university rankings ADMU in 451st place made it on University in the United States research about global rankings, compel policy makers and academic the rankings. also had a roller coaster experience “The Times results are too easy institutions to develop internationally- For this year, the ranking in ranking in five years with the to manipulate. By changing the acclaimed academies and improve released earlier this month of following places: 2004 – 156th, recipients of the two surveys or how specifically their research performance. the four universities have been 2005 – 114th, 2006 – 53rd, 2007 – the survey results are crunched, the These rankings can no longer be greatly reversed. Placed in 254th, 82nd and 2008 – 101st. results change and often change ignored by the Philippines, especially ADMU switched places with UP, markedly. This illustrates the more the government, if it wants to get ahead which ranked 276th in leading Mystery explained general point that rankings frame or at least keep up with the global race the Philippine universities in the Ever since it started, the THE- of world-class universities. rankings. La Salle and UST made QS’ World University Rankings a comeback in the list with ranks have been open to many criticisms. Implications 415th and 470th respectively. It has been described to place more emphasis on reputation World university rankings cast 2000 Asiaweek Best Universities a powerful and significant critical than research performance. 48 University of the Philippines influence on university systems and This is unlike Shanghai Jiao 71 De La Salle University national governments especially in Tong’s Academic Ranking 72 Ateneo de Manila University research. It is because government of World Universities, 74 University of Santo Tomas funding is important in developing one of the two most world-class universities. Dr. Ellen globally influential Hazelkorn, a consultant with the Programme for Institutional Management of Higher Education THE-QS PHILIPPINE UNIVERSITIES RANKING 2005-2008 Pollution, a major concern for Lasallians (IMHE) in Paris concluded in her Rank by Jolo Tamayo and Alexi Ascalon findings that rankings have influenced 200th 254th 4,968 Filipinos die each year of pollution. However, he believes that the development of research in because of respiratory and cardiovascular control can be done in order to lessen research-intensive universities and in 299th 276th 300th 372nd diseases that are accumulated through pollutant emissions but warned that it some comprehensive universities with exposure to poor air quality. would be rather difficult. “It’s difficult important research activities. 399th The alarming figure was part of because remember the atmosphere we “Research is not only the most 392nd 415th 400th the findings in Philippine Environment have is not localized in one particular globalized of all activities in higher 451st Monitor, a tie-up report of the World Bank location,” he said. 475th education, research capacity is a 484th and the Department of Environment key marker in the higher education 500th <500 500th <500 and Natural Resources, published in LRT combating pollution landscape because the research March 2007. A year and a half later, not Another pervading issue that has standing of Higher Education 2005 2006 2007 2008 much has changed in the air quality in Lasallians concerned is the issue of lead Institutions (HEI) and nations feed the country’s cities. Manila’s Taft Ave. combustion coming from the Light Trail into both their capacity to produce Legend: UP DLSU ADMU UST is no exception to this pollution. The Transit (LRT). According to Dr. Jaime globally-salient outputs and their prolonged exposure of DLSU students Janairo of the Chemistry Department, generic attractiveness to other HEIs, to source: http://www.topuniveristies/worlduniversityrankings to this poor air quality may soon manifest people should not be alarmed because see the phenomenon / 3 Infographics by Miguel reyes and carmela prado in health complications. LRT train coaches use electricity as a Taft pollution source of power. With this regard, it will Philippine Daily Inquirer published be impossible for train coaches to emit NATIONAL SITUATIONER last April 9, 2007 an article entitled or combust lead. More so, Dr. Sia Su said “Air pollution kills nearly 5,000 Metro that it will only be possible for LRT trains Melamine scares the country residents yearly” which reports that until to combust lead and other obnoxious By Audrey Vergula today 18 million Filipinos live in cities gases if it is using gasoline. In addition, “with unhealthy levels of particulate through the stipulation of the Clean The discovery of the industrial matter.” Metro Manila merited the Air Act, gasoline stations were already chemical melamine in Chinese-made milk rattled distinction of having the largest share prohibited of distributing leaded gasoline the silence of milk-based products in the market all over of burden in terms of air pollution, and in the market. Contrary to the use of the globe, alarming milk patrons nationwide. highest share of death toll amounting electric power, Dr. Sia Su warned that Last September 23, the Bureau of Food and Drugs to 12%. Rahul Raturni of World Bank’s even though electricity is used in LRT (BFAD) banned then withdrew all liquid and powdered Rural Development, Natural Resources trains, one cannot ascertain for a fact that milk, candy, biscuits, chocolate bars, drinks, and yogurt and Environmental Sector said that it does not produce waste after all. In containing milk products from China. This was done to “particulate matter emitted from motor the case of electricity, the second law of maintain the safety of dairy products after reports of vehicles is the largest health risk from air thermodynamics applies wherein “waste four dead and nearly 53,000 infants fell ill due to infant pollution.” will still be generated because everything formula incorporated with tainted milk. With a wide range of air and other is not 100% efficiently used.” China, being the world’s largest milk exporter pollutants that might be present around On the government’s side, promoting and having the local consumption increasing by ten Taft Ave., Dr. Glenn Sia Su from the the use of train coaches as a primary means percent each year, guaranteed prevention of tainted Biology Department said that it will be of transportation encourage the campaign milk products from reaching manufacturers after the photo by jared dela cruz Clearing operation. Groceries and supermarkets have withdrawn melamine hard to determine what kind of pollutant of lessening the pollution around Metro devastating outbreak. Consequently, it was also insisted contaminated products shortly after the incident. dominates Taft Ave. specifically in front Manila. Presidential Management Staff that products manufactured after September 14 are of DLSU. In addition, Dr. Sia Su stated Director General Cerge Remonde, considered safe from melamine. have been affected with the melamine-contaminated products that certain studies must be conducted in through the official website of the Office According to the World Health Organization, there and have been warned against illegally exported and imported order to know what kind of pollutant is of the Press Secretary, said that: “priority has not yet been an official track as to which countries infant formula. However, milk-based products have already dominating Taft Ave. in order to perform railway projects will cut travel time, reduce see melamine / 6 the right adjustments from the outbreak see pollution / 7 2 16 OCTOBER 2008 16 OCTOBER 2008 3 THE LASALLIAN THE LASALLIAN US Financial Downfall and Security in campus Philippine Connection questioned, SSO share load By Morgan Say and Michelle Bernardo By Julie Ann Yang lobal market stocks plummeted last September 16 when two of Wall Street’s biggest financial he job of the Security and Safety Office is to implement the necessary security measures all corporations, Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc., and Merrill Lynch & Co. Inc. collapsed due to numerous around the sprawling 5.04 hectare of De La Salle University. With thousands of students bad assets on housing loans. With no one to absorb its losses, Lehman Brothers, the fourth-largest enrolled in the prestigious University, there are some who express their doubts if the security GAmerican investment bank, filed for bankruptcy and reopened again under the acquisition of Barclays Capital T of the University is enough. last September 22. Merrill Lynch, on the other hand, was acquired by Bank of America sparing the United States’ biggest brokerage firm from insolvency. The Security Office has some separates the South Gate of La Salle successfully. You can help us by doing According to economists Douglas books. The root cause of difficulties in maintaining the tight and the parking lot of McDonalds, he the following: If you see anyone who is Diamond and Anil Kashyap, on a post in Tullao said that losses can be covered the Great Depression, security of DLSU. Escarez said, was suddenly attacked from behind by acting suspicious, report them at once, “Sometimes, students do not want freakonomics.com entitled The F.A.Q.’s of through borrowing. However, according to making it so severe four guys, one of them using a short cooperate with the checking of bags photo by Juric Cancio their bags to be checked and some metal pipe. After 10-15 seconds, they and issuance of permits, and protect Lehman and A.I.G, the current financial crisis Diamond and Kashyap, Lehman Brothers and prolonged, is still Harlequin Theater Guild members perform emotional song numbers during the play, Unleashing. guests get irritated if they are held up simply dropped their weapons and ran. your personal belongings.” started Sept. 8 when Fannie Mae and Freddie could not even keep on borrowing, which one of the unanswered Unang Ulan ng Mayo. by the security because of not securing Carlo immediately sought helped from The Discipline Office (DO) Mac, US mortgage financiers, were placed resulted in their collapse. Due to the imminent questions in economics, a permit”. the guardhouse and was brought to the coordinates with the security office under government control acknowledging decline in their credit rating, legal restrictions says Economic Professor Asked to rate the University’s University clinic and later rushed off to in keeping the peace and order in the the collapse of the US mortgage market were going to prevent firms from lending to Elmus Wicker from security on a 1 to 10 rating scale, with Makati Medical Hospital. He underwent University. “If there are offenders and the institutions that operate such. The Lehman Brothers, Diamond and Kashyap Indiana University The phenomenon... 10 being the highest, Escarez gives it a CT scan and got 10 stitches. outside, then it is the Security office’s takeover was due to losses from the subprime stated. Other firms which might have lent during an interview with from page 1 The criteria used by SJTU are: quality an 8. “The security of the school is The theft cases happening inside responsibility. But when an incident mortgages and the large amount of debt decided not to extend credit thinking future BusinessWeek Online. of education in terms of alumni of an prospective students and to economic not perfect because some situations the University are outside the control happens inside the campus and the would have triggered collapses everywhere credit conditions would worsen and force Economists say that the institution winning Nobel Prizes and are beyond the control of the security of the SSO as well because it is the offender is a student, it is the discipline capital.” Simon Marginson, professor had the US Treasury not guaranteed their Lehman Brothers to bankruptcy during that probability of another Field Medals-10%; quality of faculty in office (like some outsider stealing student’s own responsibility to guard office’s responsibility” said Escarez. from University of Melbourne debt. But even though the debt was already time. Great Depression terms of staff of an institution winning the things of the students and some his/her own belongings. The students confirmed. guaranteed, “no self-interested investor happening is small Nobel Prizes and Field Medals-20% and students are victimized outside)”. should be careful enough not to let The student’s take Due to American universities was willing to supply more equity to help Another Great Depression? mainly because of in terms of highly cited researchers in 21 Also, the scope of La Salle’s security their things out of their sight. “This Innah Darthee Gan (II-AB PSM) dominating the top 50 in different world buffer the losses.” This necessitated Fannie In an interview of NewsHour with better regulation of the broad subject categories-20%; research is only in its vicinity. The worst cases of should be done because even students thinks highly of the University’s and Freddie’s nationalization. A week later, Richard Sylla, an economist and financial financial industry, better university ranking systems, the European output in terms of articles published in lack of security are those students who steal things from other students” said security, “I think the security in DLSU investment bank Lehman Brothers also filed historian at New York University’s Stern capitalization of banks, Union (EU) proposed the European Nature and Science-20% and in terms of are victimized outside the university. Escarez. is great because of it being very strict. for bankruptcy. School of Business, he stated that the and federally backed Institute of Technology (EIT) which articles indexed in Science Citation Index- However, DLSU is not responsible Further improvement of the My friends from other schools can’t According to Dr. Tereso Tullao Jr., recent financial crisis is not necessarily the deposit insurance in place. Rescuing dwindling firms is not of local and foreign institutions would bring together existing research expanded, and Social Science Citation for any incidents happening outside security level of the University is being even enter the university. Parents send Economics Department faculty, there was same with the Great Depression of 1929. the usual economic prescription. both here and abroad. But they bases in a mega-university or network that Index-20%; per capita performance because it is beyond the school’s security examined as of now. “We are thinking their children to [DLSU] because of a lot of money circulating in the United Although both financial institutions are in $700-B Bailout Strategy The harsh reality of capitalism is believe that the government’s firm can challenge US universities’ superior in terms of per capita academic protection. “We cannot just disperse of installing turnstiles at every gate the safer environment compared to States which gave banks large amounts of jeopardy, Sylla explained that it is the weak The $700-billion rescue plan was signed that once a fir m collapses, it can economic policies minimize the rankings position. Shanghai Jiao Tong performance of an institution-10%. To the guards outside of the University of the University and we will also add other universities.” funds. These banks became imprudent in financial leadership that led to a great deal by US President George W. Bush after it no longer be saved. In this case, effect in the Philippines. After University (SJTU) created a world ranking date, no Philippine university has ever and leave the inside of the University some security cameras in the future. However, students like Ana extending loans because they had a surplus of economic damages in 1929—a problem was junked in Congress, but given another however, Tullao said that the whole the 1997 Asian Crisis of over of universities to benchmark Chinese made it to the top 500 list of SJTU. unprotected,” Escarez said. However, It really depends on the present peace Czarina Esquejo (II- BS PSYC) have of funds. They provided housing loans even that was promptly addressed prior to the chance for ratification when passed in the economy will break once capitalism borrowing, countries including universities. It emphasizes research THE-QS is made up of Times if the victim seeks the help of the SSO, and order of the campus”. some worries. “The tightness of the to those who were “not qualified under downturn. However, he mentioned that the Senate. However, markets continue to drop is destroyed; hence, the need to the Philippines have implemented performance in science and technology Higher Education (THE), a London- then the office will respond and help The SSO should not be the only security in DLSU gives my parents and normal times” to be given credit to. possibility of losing around 8000 US banks despite the signing of the bailout strategy. rescue struggling firms. economic policies such as limiting because it is an area in which China wishes based magazine and Quacquarelli the students. The security office also implementers of the security inside I the confidence that nothing bad will Tullao explained that during that time, can happened like in the Great Depression. The rescue plan was proposed by the US foreign borrowing, equalizing to be strong. Germany has responded by Symonds (QS), a company specializing in coordinates with the establishments and outside the campus. “It is our job happen to me and my sister while we there was a housing boom. Thus, aside Amey Stone, in her news analysis entitled Treasury to address the root cause of the The Financial Chain link to the deficit spending and boosting moving away from egalitarianism and education and study abroad. Since 2004, and their security and the local police to implement the security measures are in school. But I do worry because from the huge demand of houses, housing “The Great Depression vs. the Millennial current financial crisis–the upward trend of Philippines dollar reserves. Debts have made plans to create 10 elite or Ivy League the THS-QS ranks universities more on in catching the offenders. but we need the full cooperation of there times they seem to be not strict prices were also increasing. The mortgages Slowdown” posted in BusinessWeek Online, bad mortgage debt. Presently, only a few local the Philippine market a more school and grant competitive research university reputation. They have “peer Such is the case of Carlo Ocampo. the community to be able to do this and the security [lets] their were turning into derivatives—securitized discussed certain unsettling parallels between Tullao thinks that the rescue plan is financial institutions such as conservative one increasing its funding to universities. In response to review” surveys which they use to refer On the 10th of September 2008, while guard down.” mortgages that are being traded—that the current financial crisis and the Great a wise decision despite some economists Metrobank, Standard Chartered buffer zone from an economic the low standing of their universities and to as they place each university in their he was standing by the wall which Lehman Brothers and other banks bought. Depression. After the stock market crashed being skeptical about it. He said that the Philippines, and Rizal Commercial crisis. When the US Senate research, Korea’s Ministry of Education spots. The criteria used by Times are: These banks created financial instruments in 1929, consumers remained optimistic. It financial sector is the “bloodstream of the Banking Corp. (RCBC) have approved the bailout plan, the created Brain Korea 21 in the late 1990s academic peer review-40%, employer based on the assumption that the housing took a while before investors’ confidence in economy” and if the US Government does declared their exposures with the President’s economic team in a which provides funding to fellowship for review-10%, faculty student ratio-20%, prices would go up. The financial instruments, the strength of the economy faded. A similar not intervene, it will not only ruin the US but collapsed US investment firms press conference in Malacanang on researches. citations per faculty-20%, international also considered as assets, became very situation is happening today. According to the whole world as well. while a number of local financial October 2 lauded the approval and Here in the Philippines, the results faculty-5% and international attractive and profitable to the banks; hence, Edward Deak, an economist from Fairfield He argued that banks should be rescued institutions have been keeping quiet said that the rescue package lessens of world university ranking systems, students-5%. Four Philippine universities neighboring banks also demanded these University, consumers continue to take loans because they supply funds to other firms. about their present status. It seems the chances of a US recession that particularly that of the Times Higher have made appearances in rankings with financial instruments based on mortgages. against their homes, betting that the current However those people who do not want to like local institutions are waiting would certainly impact markets. Education-Quacquarelli Symonds varying places each year: University of Tullao said that the prices of these financial economic slowdown will be brief. intervene contend that saving these banks for the effects of the $700-billion One major hit that worried (THE-QS)—formerly known as the the Philippines, De La Salle University, instruments were increasing but all of a Deak mentioned that the current will give them the chance to repeat the same bailout before declaring any many Filipinos is the collapse of Times Higher Education Suplement- Ateneo de Manila University and sudden, some people were not able to pay economic slowdown has been triggered by thing in the future. Tullao said that this can be statement. American International Group Quacquarelli Symonds (THE-QS)— University of Sto. Tomas. the mortgages on their loans incapacitating substantial and recession-level declines in corrected through government intervention In the bigger picture, panic (AIG) in the US given that have been almost ignored especially by There are also other less influential some banks to pay their obligations to other business capital spending. Cash was also in the form of regulatory reforms. According spread like wildfire to markets Philam life is its direct subsidiary government officials. Two years ago, Vice global ranking systems of educational banks. Since banks were holding financial conserved during the Great Depression but to him, since the US Government is buying after US lawmakers unexpectedly and currently has a huge market Chancellor for Academics, Dr. Julius institutions. Newsweek has also instruments based on housing prices, the ordinary people hoarded the cash whereas all the bad assets, in effect the government rejected a $700-billion bailout plan share of plan holders nationwide. Maridable commented on The LaSallian published an international ranking of financial instruments as well as the banks’ business managers are the ones reluctant to owns these financial institutions giving rise for the financial industry, with Asian Although Jose Cuisia, AIG- about the results of THE-QS, “...It’s universities. This publication combined assets went down, incurring losses in their spend at present. to heavy government involvement. stocks opening sharply lower after Philamlife President and CEO, high time for the government to make a the basis of THE-QS and SJTU and Wall Street’s biggest fall since 1987’s mentioned in an interview with wake-up call. It is difficult for us to work used those two as the criteria on how to crash. The US itself experienced an ANC that despite the AIG without government intervention.” But rank universities. Another international Yahoo! Philippines promotes overnight -7.0 percent index drop, downslide in the US, Philamlife is a year later, when only two Philippine ranking system is the Centre for Higher while Philippine stocks plunged insulated and separately capitalized universities remained on the top 500 list, Education Development (CHE) in sharply as well to -6.2 percent, but from its parent company. He also the rankings did not serve as a wake-up Germany. They rank universities by website for developers then recovered and came out to claims that their investments are call but was disregarded by education surveying a vast amount of students and by Anthony Tang just -1.5 percent on the same day not in US Stocks and can meet all officials. “The results [THE-QS 2007 academic faculty. Their surveys ask about ranking] may be discouraging, but it In its bid to create innovative promoted at the press conference was as a number of investors came obligations. “Our investments are the student experience and satisfaction programs for a better Internet experience, Yahoo! BOSS (Build your Own Search in the picture looking for bargain principally in local government should not be a big deal,’’ Commission and academic recommendations on the Yahoo! promoted its website for software Service), an open search web services purchases. securities, prime corporate bonds on Higher Education (CHEd) Executive most favored places in each field of developers in a press conference at the platform. By developing BOSS, Yahoo! Talking about government and blue chip equities. There should Director William Medrano said in an study. Probably the most diverse ranking National Sports Grill in Greenbelt 3, Makati hopes to “foster innovation in the search investments, the Government be no impact at all on Philamlife interview with the Philippine Daily is the Webometrics Ranking of World published. The same could be concluded components on shaky ground, the use his speech at the anniversary of the City, last September 30. industry.” Its lure lies in letting users Service Insurance System (GSIS) and its policy holders or even our Inquirer. “I think what is important here Universities. This list of universities with number of faculty to teaching of complex formulae with weights and Magna Carta Universitarium in Bologna Yahoo! Philippines General Manager customize indexing, ranking and relevancy made a lot of noise last year that it affiliates such as Philamplans, is the employability of graduates. If you was put together by the largest research quality. There were also perceived biases indicators only helps to project a pseudo- this year, “Despite the widespread Jojo Anonuevo, and Yahoo! Southeast Asia algorithms of the entire Yahoo! Search was launching a massive $1-billion Philam Asset Management Inc. produce quality graduates, quality nurses, body in Spain and using websites of towards research-intensive and English- scientific image to outcomes that may be discussion of the weaknesses of such Head Engineer Sau Sheong Chang, were at index for web-scale search products. investment program abroad where and so on,” Cuisia said. Currently, maritime professionals, world-class universities as their references to place speaking institutions. statistically irrelevant.” rankings as the Shanghai Jiao Tong the press conference to discuss the features The Philippines’ representative to Open well-known foreign investment the parent company AIG has put accountants... then ranking does not each institution. Dr. Ma. Assunta C. Cuyegkeng, In a previously released statement by Academic Rankings or the Times Higher and the aims of the website. Hack Day, Andrei Navarro, a software firms were apart of. Now, after Philamlife up for sale to be able matter at all,’’ he added. ADMU Vice President for the Loyola UP Vice President for Public Affairs Dr. Education World University Rankings, developer.yahoo.com provides engineer and developer from Antipolo, Schools, commented on Ateneo’s Cristina Pantoja Hidalgo, the University or many others more recently designed application developers access to content was also present at the press conference the financial meltdown, Winston to pay the $85 billion debt loaned Criticisms Different kinds of survey performance in last year’s Times world of the Philippines manifested its refusal in Germany, in Leiden, and elsewhere, and services to build new applications. For to share his experience. At the Yahoo!- Garcia, President and General to them by the US government A global phenomenon such as Each international ranking has its university rankings, “Finally, we maintain to participate in THE-QS survey in the influence they exert, needs to be example, developers can combine Yahoo!’s sponsored event held last September 12-13 Manager of the GSIS, has been and has appointed the Blackstone world university rankings is not without that rankings like these (their survey because Times could not explain where taken into consideration. Because, even data and services with those created in a at Sunnyvale, California, USA, participants unusually quiet by continually Group and JP Morgan as its global own set of standards when evaluating criticisms. Universities have different desktop application or those offered by other were tasked to create a “hack” or a program delaying the disclosure of the coordinators for the divestiture each university. Currently, there are two goals and missions. So, universities are instrument, the weights they use) don’t it got the figures on which UP’s rank was as incomplete and far from perfect web sites such as YouTube and Friendster. integrating both Yahoo! services such investments result. This reluctance program. This in turn has attracted globally influential ranking systems of internally differentiated and cannot be reflect our vision/mission. Thus, we based in 2006. instruments for steering university Giving developers open access to source as Messenger, and Mail, and other web comes in spite of the demand of several local industry giants like the universities namely SJTU’s Academic measured as a whole. “The problem with will not allow these to distract us from development as they are, evidence is codes or application programming interface applications within 24 hours. Participants Senator Loren Legarda and other Yuchengco group, Ayala group, Ranking of World University and THE- ranking concerns the practice, not the pursuing our goals...” Future Implications mounting that they do steer.” (API) for Yahoo!-based applications is were given access to Yahoo!’s APIs and columnists to open up to the San Miguel Corp., and several QS World University Rankings. principle.” wrote Altbach. He proceeded Dr. David Woodhouse, Executive While the methodology of ranking The Philippines, especially the part of Yahoo!’s strategy to be “the best, open source libraries. The hacks are later photo by justin de jesus public. Chinese-Filipino businessmen as In 2003, SJTU’s Institute for Higher in questioning how accurately could a Director of Australian Universities systems is subjected to many appraisals, government, can either ignore the the must-buy, and the partner of choice.” presented to fellow programmers and web President Arroyo’s economic well as big foreign groups in related Education created a world ranking of nation’s academic institutions or quality Quality Agency (AUQA) wrote on critics agree that their methods are influence of the rankings or respond The website is for developers, businesses companies similar to Yahoo! We’re open at Yahoo! Yahoo General Manager Jojo universities called Academic Ranking University World News, “Most rankings improving each year and they will positively by focusing towards the Anonuevo announced Yahoo! Open Strategy (Y!OS) during the managers state that the US credit businesses. Cuisia said Philamlife’s of a single institution be measured. and researchers interested in using Yahoo! Anonuevo expressed Yahoo!’s interest of World University cited by critics to rely on two types of data: data given by continue to grow in influence worldwide improvement of higher education products, services, data and content as a in Filipino programmer’s and its effort to Yahoo press conference at National Sports Grill in Greenbelt 3. crisis may be worse than the 1997 parent company, AIG, is seeking Number of articles published is included The Y!OS allows developers to integrate their own application into be more credible than THE-QS. They institutions that may not be validated, in the future. institutions in the country, especially in resource in their applications. reach out to other universities to extend help Asian financial crisis as there are top-rated financially strong brand in the factors in ranking but it does not Yahoo core products, giving users a richer Yahoo! experience. based their ranking on the progress of and data obtained from opinion polls in Jon Torfi Jonasson, professor their research performance. One of Yahoo!’s latest Web Services to student programmers and developers. more intertwined investments relate the quality or impact of the articles see Us financial / 6 research each university has achieved. the name of ‘expert opinion’. With both from University of Iceland, stated on 4 16 OCTOBER 2008 16 OCTOBER 2008 5 THE LASALLIAN THE LASALLIAN Editorial SC reports first term In any Knowing the issue Guinea pigs case accomplishments ast June, The LaSallian published arguments. its advocacy against the lack of Had the student body been informed By Michelle Bernardo and Angel Bombarda critical thinking among students earlier of the proposal, then they would Jabin Landayan I’ll try to find some and I’ll bring ‘em to ya! L from page 1 in the University. The application of have been less surprised. The SC seemed critical thinking should not be limited to have forgotten their basic duty of here were already some flaws in the already rushes the learning in subjects. This of Senator McCain’s efforts to push for and advocacies were itemized. This report will help different sectors of stricter legislation of financial institutions in our academic endeavors but should informing the student body about relevant SC’s “Memorandum Regarding the takes another blow when classes are cut short the community determine if their elected officers are really fulfilling their Plan of Making Monday as the Official by the weather or by public holidays. Some in his 26 years in Congress. “I’ll try to find be further applied in the crucial and concerns. The “Memorandum Regarding T promises from the General Elections last March. UBreak of De La Salle University-Manila” professors barely get through their respective some and I’ll bring ‘em to ya!” was her reply practical decisions we make. Much of the Plan of Making Monday as the Official dated October 10, 2008. Ang Pahayagang syllabi at the end of each trimester. One can’t to interviewer Couric. these decisions involve assessing different UBreak of De La Salle University-Manila” Plans and Promises Plaridel’s (APP) headline for their September help feeling shortchanged in not being able to It is not about highlighting the The conception of the Activities Assembly in the early part of the academic policies and proposals that released by the LA insisted on postponing issue was cited as their introduction to the learn everything that he was supposed to learn shortcomings of particular politicians, but school year is one of the major changes in the SC. This helped streamline arise with the intention of improving the decision because they were not given letter addressed to the Enrollment Committee, for that trimester. If moving the U-Break from showing how important it is that leaders of its activities and provide more university-wide projects for the studentry. our education. any research or study backing it up. the Vice Chancellor for Academics, and the a Friday to a Monday would help avert this nations should be qualified for the jobs that The support for the Calatagan farmers in their fight for land possession The recent proposal to move the However, it was confirmed that they had Dean of Student Affairs. problem, then it is worth considering. they are “applying” for. is another advocacy the SC had been continuously working on. An official UBreak from Friday to Monday is an already known about it weeks before the Why would the SC need to cite the student Other logistical concerns, especially with On a recent trip to Bangkok, Thailand manifesto on agrarian reform was released by the Legislative Assembly (LA) academic decision that calls for critical headline. It remains questionable they did publication when this issue was already regard to student activities, are just a matter as a participant in the ASEAN University in support of the farmers. The topic on agrarian reform was also integrated thinking from the various sectors of the not follow up such research and only began discussed in the Convention of Leaders on of adjusting to the new setup. It can also be Network Youth Summit, I had a firsthand in the first Kapihan ng mga Malalayang Lasalyano (Kamalayan). University. Unfortunately, the decision- collaborating with student sentiments September 18? If that meant that the student seen as a challenge for student organizations experience of how leaders of nations convene The SC also showed their thrust on environmental campaign making process behind it and the response more publicly after the headline’s release. body’s source of information was APP’s to entice students to attend their activities. to form treaties and international laws. The through GREENergy: Reigniting Lasallian Environmentalism. The most article, then the SC failed to do its job of If an activity is not successful, it should not Summit was intended to be a platform for of students shows that there was not Had it informed the students earlier, they prominent project in it is the banning of polystyrene containers which informing the students of the proposed move, hastily be blamed on the University’s setup, youth representatives from each ASEAN made in-campus canteen concessionaires opt for starchware containers. enough evaluative effort involved. would have had more time to explore and when it already knew about it. but rather how interesting the activity was in member state to exchange views and ideas With the announcement made more assess the situation. The institutionalization of a recyclable market in the University is also part All of a sudden, text messages, instant the first place. then formulate concrete recommendations of the said campaign. Last Oct. 6 saw the first i-Recycle in the University. public in Ang Pahayagang Plaridel’s The Monday Holiday Economics was messages, and emails were sent out trying to *** on The Role of the Youth in the Promoting Students were encouraged to bring their recyclables to be sold in a makeshift headline last September, students were implemented in 2006. The University of gather students’ sentiments on the proposed There was more effort exerted in the ASEAN Community 2015. junkshop in the campus. This recyclable market’s primary beneficiary not only instantly shocked but also ready the Philippines moved its activity day from move. Naturally, opinions gathered will be informing students about the proposed It was imperative that a participant is the One La Salle Scholarship Fund. The integration of “Intelligent to oppose the proposal. A report by Wednesday to Monday in the beginning largely based on the limited information that change of the SC to a USG than the proposed was well prepared for the discussions by Consumerism” topics in the course curriculum is also ongoing to further VP-Academics Aimee Chua that gathered of last school year after it studied the the student publication provided. There were move of the U-Break. The posters around being familiar with the aims, objectives, and intensify the campaign. the students’ sentiments on the move implications of moving their activity day. no efforts on the part of SC to organize a campus telling students to vote are evidence programs of ASEAN, especially for the youth. Much of the concern in the Legislative Assembly is pursuant to had a significant number of shallow It seems like our Admin did not do any Recruitment ongoing. venue where students could raise questions enough to this. Which of the two moves have The highlight of the Summit was the drafting the proposal for a University Student Government and the adoption of and subjective reasons. These included prior study to accompany the proposal Get your application form at SPS 502-A. to the Administrators, or at least give enough a direct and more immediate effect on the of a proposal for the ASEAN leaders in the its constitution. Aside from that though, it also lobbied the following Monday being perceived as the start of of moving the UBreak. Their answers information for students to weigh the pros and average student? Isn’t the answer the issue that ASEAN Summit in December later this year. renovations of the bulletin boards outside Medrano Hall, provision of left If one did not do his homework and did the week, the inconvenience of cramming to the students’ questions were based cons of the proposal. How seriously could the the SC should have focused more on? handed arm chairs in each classroom to the Physical Facilities Office. Enrollment Committee, Council of Deans, *** not do any research on related topics, he or on a Monday, and feeling lazy to attend on considering the Monday Holiday On the promise of financial assistance, the SC Credit Service and SC and even the Board of Trustees consider the When asked by CBS Reporter Katie she would not be able to contribute to the Tuesday class. It was commendable that Economics taking away class hours. Assistance Fund were able to help the Debate Society for a loan on the report on the gathered opinions when most Couric on what newspapers she regularly discussion. registration for a competition they joined. 14 students were also granted Engineering students were very specific Although these are valid, what other of them were not thought about thoroughly read to establish her world views, US Vice The Forum was a microcosm of the kind tuition loans. It was also able to provide scholarships to students through about their arguments, indicating that effects does this have on the students? Second The working senate by the students? Presidential Candidate Sarah Palin answered, of fora that leaders of countries attended. the Achiever Scholar Program. having their quizzes and laboratory Moreover, it is apparent that the thoughts Had students considered that the move to “I’ve read most of them…with a great If such a venue required its participants Upholding its thrust to protect student’s rights, promote pro-student classes on a Friday is more practical Monday Holiday Economics was not a Monday U-Break could actually be good for appreciation for the press.” When pressed to be prepared for a discussion that would policies, and providing the students with quality academic services, the than on Monday. They had countered considered when the four-day class ...a reminder that their attitude towards their work is their education—which students are primarily for specific examples, the Alaskan Governor have international implications, what more SC distributed guide booklets for the freshmen, conducted training on a change that was done for the sake of week was initially planned. The Admin in school for, just in case they forgot—they replied, “All of them, any of them that have the leaders of nations who would discuss Crezzeile Francisco essential to maintain a healthy and working senate. handling grievance cases, and is currently working on a proposal to abolish lost classes with the advantages of the can say all they want about constantly might not have resorted to telling other been in front of me all these years.” legislations with worldwide impact? the course card distribution day next school year. current academic situation. However, changing to improve DLSU’s quality students to wear red-colored shirts as “a sign This has raised questions about Republican With the 2010 Elections here in the of protest.” Presidential Nominee, Senator John McCain’s Philippines fast approaching, presidential no academic arguments stemmed from of education. But it should realize n his privilege speech last September is a great probability that each session will rates on sin products is still pending before From the SC’s viewpoint the other colleges, such as the College that students are not guinea pigs to be DLSU is not the only school, nor was it choice for a running-mate. A consensus candidates should be criticized in the same way SC President Nicole Villarojo shared that her platform is intended for 21, 2008, Senator Juan Ponce Enrile hardly start early. the Committee of Ways and Means. I know the first to be on a four-day class schedule. among political analysts and journalists in as their foreign counterparts. Such criticisms of Science, whose laboratory schedules subjected to constant trials without proper the entire school year and she started on the projects she considered as said that their three-day session is I suddenly realized that until now, that they have to be with their constituents Collegio de San Juan de Letran has been the US say that Palin is simply “not ready” to would show how intelligently candidates are would also be readjusted. justification or explanation. Students are I priority agenda. These included environmental initiatives, the approval of not enough for the Senate to debate and our lawmakers still embody the traditional from time to time, but they also have to operating under a four-day class week since be the Vice President of the most powerful able to handle questions. Also, it is a way of The participation of students in able to comprehend the explanation of the USG, and the Voter’s Registration Campaign. However, she admitted fine-tune legislations pending before them. notion of Filipino time. Instead of being consider the importance of attending to 2004, and the University of the Philippines nation in the world. determining how much a candidate knows that she was not able to pursue the campaign for first time voters. “I suppose activities became the primary concern, the Admin’s decisions, especially if it’s not Looking at the short list of accomplishments the role models of maximizing the time these bills. for longer. At the beginning of last school Conservative columnist Kathleen Parker with matters that are part of the job. you can say that I wasn’t able to accomplish it because of so much focus on without regarding the need to make up for just based on the “wisdom” that their age of our lawmakers, I have to agree that there given to them, they represent themselves I then urge the members of both year, UP moved to a free day on Monday wrote for the National Review in her Sept. Getting to know a politician should occur the USG, SHB revisions and the environment initiatives,” she commented. lost class hours. Although it is important and position permits. is a need to restore the old four-day session to their countrymen as latecomers on chambers of Congress to be more from the usual Wednesday in response to 26 column entitled Palin Problem, “Quick when they are still candidates, not when they “Plus, of course, I have monthly commitments such as Kamalayan which I that students are able to participate Nonetheless, all sectors of academic schedule in the Philippine Senate. the scheduled session. It is therefore not responsible of their time as delays on Monday Holiday Economics imposed by study or not, she doesn’t know enough are already in office. Unfortunately, this has also have to give attention to.” The SC President believed though, that the in a wide range of activities, this does community should never stop at being As Enrile puts it, “there is so much surprising that until now they are not discussing important matters can merit a lot President Arroyo. about economics and foreign policy to make been the case over our current president’s second term is a more appropriate time since they are more active. The move to a Monday U-Break aims Americans comfortable with a President Palin terms. Once voters realize that they made not make the loss of class hours any “for” or “against” any decision. It work and so little time to do it in.” Since even halfway through the 2009 National of consequences for the country. With the Villarojo has a positive remark on the performance of the SC as a less significant. Students should have is through constant inquiry to truly to maximize the time students spend in the should conditions warrant her promotion.” a bad choice, it’s usually a case of a little whole since the offices are trying to coordinate their activities across batches our Senators are tasked to conduct inquiries Budget. Philippine vulnerability to the effects of US classroom. This is an answer to the Monday In light of the current US economic too late. evaluated the proposal based on the pros understand the issues and implications in aid of legislation and should really scrutinize The four-day session should not only crisis, we cannot afford to adopt the 2008 and colleges. “Of course, there’s still a need to improve how fast the SC Holiday Economics. The trimestral system crisis, Palin was asked for specific examples mobilizes people,” she maintained. “On a scale of 10, I’d probably give the and cons of the aspects affected instead of any particular decision can it be the bills proposed, the current schedule is address the need to have longer time for budget again. If the administration really of only focusing on one side of their considered successful. office an 8. We had a lot of noticeable achievements, particularly for the not enough to accommodate all the bills the pending bills but should also serve as wants to prove their thrust in infrastructure environment. We’ve had a successful run so far for the Student Handbook lined up in their agenda. a reminder that their attitude towards their development and modernization of the revisions and the USG has finally been approved,” she concluded when According to the statistical data work is essential to maintain a healthy and agriculture, then it’s best to call on our Dressing up discretion asked to rate the performance of her office. The published in the Senate website as of working senate. I don’t think penalties and lawmakers to expedite their discussion Brownian Vice President for Academics Aimee Chua also rated 8 for her office September 29, only 305 of the 2636 Bills signature campaigns would be needed for without sacrificing real evaluation on the motion since they are yet to accomplish all the plans they included in her platform. LaSallian filed before them by their fellow Senators the Senators to hear the demands of their proposed 2009 budget. Debates have The Achiever Scholar Program, Pahiram Libro, and the training on grievance The bastion of issue-oriented critical thinking were acted upon and passed. And only 20 countrymen for more efficient discussions now surfaced calling for our lawmakers to The choices we make - from dressing properly to studying well procedure made the OVP-Academics visible for the first term. of 546 bills from lower house were passed in the Senate. divert the focus of the large portion of the Angela Velasco or lightly for an exam - have bigger consequences and bearings Operations and Communications Vice President Gretchen Santos shared that there were platforms that she allocated for the second and third 22 october 2008 in the upper chamber from July 2007 to The Filipinos elected them believing budget. Scrutiny must be employed in order September 2008. I am not certain what is that they can improve the country. The to determine if it’s best for the government on others that we may not see at first. term. According to her, “a great extent of effort is being extended by other happening to our solons but they seem to salaries they are earning came from the to direct their efforts on the “sustainable offices and batch levels, either by providing activities or advocacies. But Ed i t o r in Ch i e f Jabin Landayan uring the Convention of Leaders comfort of our homes) that makes such responsibility is the kind of awareness that for my office, I can say that we have performed well. Not all were finished be behind schedule. They must work more purse of ordinary taxpayers who have livelihood and income for the poor” as As s o c i a t e E d i t o r Carmela Prado (COLE) last September 18, the clothes improper. We should consider that the students need. We need to ensure that each because some of them require two terms, some even year-long.” The OVP- efficiently since the Congress took a break hopes that these Senators would create proposed by Sen. Mar Roxas. Ma n a g i n g E d i t o r Angela Velasco discussion regarding the dress environment we are entering is one where we act we make is done out of the rationality. The Operations and Communications on the other hand were able to draft a last October 11 and will resume its session better laws for them. It is dismal that a I urge our lawmakers to stop bickering D Un i v e r s i t y Of f i ce r In Ch a r g e Crezzeile Francisco code was left just like it had been a year ago: engage in professional, crucial and educational choices we make—from dressing properly to Memorandum of Agreement facilitating communication from the internals on November 5. large P7.78-million is being paid only for pointless issues and just focus on the things unclear and inconclusive. Student Council decisions. Hence, it is also important that we studying well or lightly for an exam—have of the SC. Me n a g e r i e E d i t o r Jeffrey Salvado Before the term of Senate President monthly rental of the Senate Building that have to be tackled as soon as possible. (SC) president Nicole Villarojo stressed that look presentable in doing these acts. bigger consequences and bearings on others Ar t & Gr a p h i c s E d i t o r Airi Beltran Franklin Drilon, both lower house and (excluding the P 500,000 for the Parking The internal conflict among the Senators although more discipline is needed with More importantly, however, the that we may not see at first. The Administrator’s perspective Ph o t o E d i t o r Jennerson Ong the Senate met four days a week. The Space) and yet our elected lawmakers are is not helping in speeding-up the hearings regards to what other students wear, having a consequence of your attire (or any choice Because some students are unable to Office of Student Leadership, Involvement, Formation, and Ci r c u l a t i o n s Ma n a g e r Johnalene Baylon current schedule was adopted “ostensibly not giving back the supposed amount of on the pending bills. They have wasted so minor offense for dressing “inappropriately” you make), does not end with your discretion. realize the bigger responsibility in dressing Empowerment (LIFE) Director Evelyn Lopez-Esparrago said that the SC Of f i ce Ma n a g e r Gerry Avelino to conserve power,” and allot time for the dedication expected of them. much time questioning each other’s actions is still not an option. In defense of this, she There is a need to acknowledge the social properly (with or without a dress code), were more involved in internal issues specifically working up the USG and lawmakers in the Congress to attend to their It is therefore not surprising that the that they are now forgetting the purpose of brought up the point that as college students, system within the University. Such a system then there is a need for us to re-evaluate our preparing for the plebiscite. She mentioned that the finality of USG and the Un i v e r s i t y Zamatha Legados, Carlito Reyes, Loraine Saguinsin, Jolo constituents. But this seemed to underscore lower house decided to create a special task why they are elected in the first place. we should realize that there is a bigger implies that we are accountable for what we perception of order within the University. The possibility of the SC being restructured are some of the priorities of the SC Tamayo, Julie Yang the inefficiency of the Senate as records force to address the lack of mechanism to I urge them to stop thinking about responsibility at hand when there are no rules do, and this includes an indirect influence need for order should not arise from abiding to ensure that better services will be given to the students. showed that only 13 laws were passed by track of the progress of the pending bills themselves and the upcoming 2010 implemented. of our actions on others. Hence, the right by rules out of necessity or fear of having a Although she shared that activities like the Pahiram Libro, the locker Me n a g e r i e Marie Beatrice Angeles, Ali Caronongan, Gianina Densing, What happened after the “dress code” of teachers to send you out or ban certain permanently recorded offense. It should come rental, and aid for the Grievance System are helpful for the students, Lopez- the 13th Congress out of 2563 Bills filed in the Senate. According to House Speaker Elections and just continue to do their job Roch Santos, Aaron Sitosa became less of a requirement for students? attire come into play. Wouldn’t it be easier if from a serious consideration and evaluation Esparrago believes that the SC should do more service-oriented activities before them. Prospero Nograles, the House Ambassadors in Congress. Rather than spending a large Many students disregarded the unwritten we considered what they deem as improper of our actions and the responsibility we are since a lot of the people who voted for them are expecting them to be Sp o r t s Dean Sedrick Carlos, Jed Aureus Gonzales, Katherine Tingzon If Sen. Enrile will really push for the to Senate will monitor pending bills in the amount of time in media for interviews and rule of proper decorum that is needed in when choosing what we wear? willing to take for them. more visible. restoration of the four-day schedule, our upper chamber especially those pertaining personal inquiries, they must learn to show Ph o t o Wi l l i a m Cr u z , Alvin Lau, Ian Meru any professional setting. There’s no denying Such accountability means a sense For now, having the option of no According to her, it is normal for any organization to go through law makers must learn to maximize their to “creation of new high schools around the media they are doing their best to fulfil that the number of too-short shorts, micro of responsibility. And as previously sanction will not be effective for all students the process of forming the group, getting to know each other, finding Ar t & Gr a p h i c s Kevin Ang, Samantha Ang, Francis Borromeo, Angela time during these sessions. Currently, the the country and infrastructure projects for their plans for the nation through the laws minis, and almost pambahay attire have been mentioned, this responsibility goes on a to follow appropriate attire in the University each others’ work styles and setting certain standards or norms in the Kristine Garcia, Beatrice Ong, Abdul Rafi Onos, Monika Ortega Senate meet from Mondays to Wednesdays national food security and productivity.” It that they passed. Elections will eventually all too visible in the past two years. Although social level. But let us not forget our individual setting. However, as agreed upon during the organization. “Since this is already the middle of the school year, more every 3pm to discuss the efficacy of the will also supervise the approval of Freedom come and once again, the Filipino people, some teachers send out students or ban them responsibility where we find the origins last COLE, an education campaign showing or less, they have a good feel of the working relationships inside already d v i s e r Gerardo L. Largoza A pending bills. It is a time for them to raise Information Act of 2008, Career Executive including me, will vote. But the bills pending from wearing a particular kind of clothing in of social responsibility. This aspect of our what is deemed to be proper will be helpful that they can start moving out, giving more service to the others,” she St u d e n t Pu b l i c a t i o n s Co o r d i n a t o r Rosanna Luz Valerio class, they do not have complete control of responsibility recognizes our capability to to the students’ awareness of this matter. concluded. To properly implement streamlining of activities, she suggested Di r e c t o r o f St u d e n t Pu b l i c a t i o n s Fritzie Ian Paz-De Vera their views on the order of business for the System Act of 2008, and Environmental in Congress requires urgency more than day and accordingly bring up the merits and Planning Act of 2008. ever. the students’ attire as they’d have another set make rational decisions. According to H.L.A But such an education will become more that the College Assembly Presidents must try to be more visible with the demerits of the proposed bill. However, it This not to say that the Lower House I urge the people elected in office to of inappropriate clothes stored in their bags. Hart and Tony Honore—from the book concrete upon the well-evaluated choices of projects they want to do for the student body. The LaSallian has its editorial office at 502 Bro. Gabriel Connon Hall, De La Some teachers did not bother commenting on The Mental Basis of Responsibilty by Walter the students. She acknowledged that SC President Nicole Villarojo has been very was mentioned in the same privilege speech is doing their best to expedite approval demonstrate that they deserve the position Salle University, 2401 Taft Avenue, Manila 1004. TLS can be contacted through students’ attire because of the possibility of Glannon—it also gives us a better sense of Each of us is given the information to be effective and efficient in forming productive relationships not only with that the session usually starts at around of their respective bills; they also have given to them. Once and for all, I hope telephone number 5244611 loc. 701, or through its e-mail address, the_lasallian@ being accused of sexual harassment. our distinction as human beings, garnering for aware of the proper attitudes, decorum, and the administration but also with the different stakeholders, parents, faculty, 4pm. This clearly showed the length of time their fair share of delays. For one, the they will be willing to sacrifice another yahoo.com. All contributions are subject to editing for clarity or space. None of the But why is there a need for appropriate ourselves a sense of self-respect. Hence, we values in any social institution. Let us not lose and even companies outside the University. “I think she has represented the wasted because the members of the upper Committee Report on Rationalization of day in their “assumingly busy” schedule to contents of this publication may be reprinted without the express written permission attire in the first place? And what makes a are able to evaluate the changes that we bring sight of these in making our decisions and the student body very well,” she commented. chamber were not able to start their session Fiscal Incentives is not yet done and the aim devote more time assessing laws and bills too-short bottom or a sando instead of a about without the intervention of others. responsibility involved in them—even in small There are a lot of projects that is expected from the Student Council of the Editorial Board. on time. A lot can happen in an hour and if to have a more competitive economy is also our country should have. t-shirt inappropriate? It is the disregard that Considering such aspects, one can matters such as the clothes we wear. in the coming months. The success of their advocacies and projects will be they begin the 14th Congress as such, there suspended. The bill to increase excise tax we are entering the University (and not the conclude that a heightened sense of dependent on how students see its significance and effectiveness. 6 16 OCTOBER 2008 16 OCTOBER 2008 7 THE LASALLIAN THE LASALLIAN Melamine... Prof: Library resources from page 1 investor relations officer, announced main source of dairy instead. DLSU rankings... from page 1 been banned for merchandise and that customers who have already Former Social Welfare and Sinag 2 in progress purchased the products could have Development Secretary Corazon underutilized consumption in Hong Kong, Japan, By Crezzeile Francisco by Zamantha Legados Taiwan, Singapore, Brunei, Malaysia, them replaced with another brand. Dinky Soliman also promotes local competitive market standing as much in Kuala Lumpur covered the joyous Vietnam, Bangladesh, Burundi, Gabon, As companies do independent dairy products in the height of this as they reflect it.” He also pointed event. Huge banners that proclaimed investigation on their products, Alaska milk scare. espite the University Whose fault is it? out that many respondents have been the school’s rank were scattered in Myanmar, Singapore Tanzania, and the Regardless of the outcome of the Milk Corp., Magnolia Inc., RFM Corp., Although it is apparent that Library’s records of an found to be largely unfamiliar with as the whole city. But the following year, Democratic Republic of Congo. assessment, Fresnido believes that the Mead Johnson, and Kraft Foods have the Philippines mainly import dairy many as one third of the programs they Times composite indicator was changed The United States, having initially increase in the usage of UL is doing enough in disseminating officially were cleared by BFAD that products from New Zealand and the are asked to rate. and the identity of Chinese and Indian banned infant formula from China D information. Library orientations are their merchandise have zero melamine United States, it is the dairy contents electronic resources, a member except for ethnic stores mostly prolific conducted for all freshmen students Another problem is that it was not students in their school was correctly content. of milk-based products that are more of the Library Committee, Joel in large Chinese communities, made no introducing them to the library’s services, specified who are being surveyed and shifted from international to national. BFAD released its public inclined to contain melamine. major recalls in the market except for Tanchuco believes these remain among which are the online databases. changes in the ranking methodology Their rank plummeted down to 169th. announcement last October 7 relaying White Rabbit candies. Investigations Announcements of on trial electronic are being implemented every year. The public had an outcry and blames to the public a list of Chinese-branded underutilized. showed that none of their milk-based Other side of the story databases are sent to everyone’s my.lasalle An example is the change of citation were pointed. milk products found positive with Debates of whether melamine can merchandise contained melamine, Tanchuco, a professor of the email addresses and are posted on the reference data source from Essential Marginson claimed that as melamine content. It was also indicated drastically harm an adult human still as reported by US Food and Drug Economics Department, believes that DLSU website. Science Indicators (ESI) to Scopus last consequence of the ranking, UM’s that Anchor, M&M’s, Vitasoy, Anmum, continues. Some experts in Taiwan Administration spokesperson Judy if the sum of the amount paid for the The UL has also devised ways to year. This criterion covers 20 percent reputation as one of Malaysia’s Bear Brand, Milo and Monmilk do not said that the amount of melamine to Leon. University Library’s (UL) electronic make searching convenient to patrons. of the scoring. Times explained that strongest universities was thrashed. contain melamine. affect a human being is actually more databases and journals subscriptions It may employ the Web Feat which Scopus has a larger number of papers “The University of Malaya had The Culprit Consequently, it was found that that what one can consume—30 mg were considered, it would show that these enables a simultaneous and extensive and journals than ESI so there will dropped 80 places without any decline Melamine, a white crystalline Britain’s Cadbury was one of the non- per day of 12 kg of food, more than are underutilized. “If you are going to search of all databases. The A-Z listing be greater representation from lesser- in its real performance (aside from ARTWORK BY AIRI BELTRAN compound combined with Chinese brands to have its recalled one’s average consumption of three divide the lump sum into more number and the individual electronic databases known universities with less emphasis spending too much on hubristic products melamine-contaminated. kilograms per day. are available for those who wish to limit formaldehyde to produce melamine “It will be a totally activity is anticipated as the group will of users, the fee will become smaller.” If on publication. Another change in banners). In the drama of UM’s decline Swiss food giant Nestle, on the other The Chinese State Administration their searches. resins involved in the production of different car as we raced before,” said begin designing the car, selecting the nest this happens, the databases will not be methodology is that in 2004-2006, there was no positive relationship hand, insisted that its products were of Quality Supervision, Inspection and underutilized. Not all Lasallians are aware of their plastic dishes, was incorporated in Professor Rene Fernandez, Team Sinag’s shape, and deciding on the material to participating institutions were allowed between performance, competition not manufactured with tainted milk Quarantine also said that melamine- When asked about the amount of my.lasalle email accounts nor do they milk in about 20 percent of tested overall technical team leader, and faculty be used within the year. The department to rate their own schools but was and outcome. This does not generate although Taiwanese investigation tainted milk could not harm adults a one year subscription of an electronic access these. Jhoanna Tamayo (IV-BS- companies in China. The quality of Mechanical Engineering Department also opened the Sinag Design to all the discontinued starting last year. useful incentives for better policy results yielded otherwise. Sandra unless they take two liters in a day. database, Ana Maria Fresnido, Library ICTM), claims that she is not aware of control watchdog, Li Changjiang, on the second Solar Car Project: Sinag 2. students to get a view of what they Changes in methodologies and and management or better education Puno, Nestle Philippines director of Director, responds that it is expensive. this particular service. In her opinion, attests that it was to make its protein Set to compete on the 2009 World think is the characteristic of the Sinag 2. unspecified respondents each year or research provision. This is simply communications, opened the idea DLSU dairy consumers react “The University really pays for this. this service has not been publicized well. content appear higher than the true contributes to the highly volatile results perverse.” of illegal importation and further Consumers in the University Solar Car challenge in Australia, the Upon realizing that there are some areas Students may be unaware that these Although she knows about her my.lasalle value, due to its high nitrogen content, of THE-QS world university rankings In 2006, when DLSU ranked explained that the company’s raw seem not to have a diverse take on challenge will be to “design and build that other departments and colleges are journals cost around one million pesos. email account, she never accessed it.. even if the milk was diluted in water. a car capable of crossing the vast and experts on, Fernandez also said they are characterized by sharp rises and falls in 392nd in the list, the school advertised Effects of melamine to humans, materials came from Australia, New the situation. Nicole Andrick Callejas Others cost more than one million Tamayo shares that her professors imposing continent of Australian using tapping different sectors to help them, do not require her class to access these rankings of universities. itself as “the highest-ranked private excluding the cases of the infants, have Zealand, Europe and the United (II- BS-BIO), a scoliotic needing to pesos,” Fresnido disclosed. Of the Tanchuco suggests that as teachers only sunlight as fuel.” Fernandez said especially in marketing and web design. databases, nor do they inform them university in the country.” But they not yet been tested. Although experts States. maintain a prescribed daily of dose current databases, Science Direct is one whose roles have a bigger benefit to that Sinag 2 will be an improved version The Solar Car will participate in the of these online subscriptions that can Prestige Enhancer tried a different approach to promote agree that it might have the same Philippine Baking Industry of milk was recommended to be a lot of the more expensive while JSTOR society, they should go well beyond of the first solar-powered car in the same event, the World Solar Challege be very helpful to the students. Clint University world rankings have been the school when La Salle dropped effects with the results of animal tests, Group President Simplifico Umali Jr. more vigilant with melamine-tainted costs less. As compared to the cheaper “typical” classroom discussion and Philippines made in 2007. Enhanced in Australia, October 2009. Fernandez print journals, the online databases Siao (III-BS-IBS) echoes Tamayo’s used to enhance the prestige of schools out of Times’ top 500 universities the which includes kidney malfunction assured bread patrons that its member milk. complement these with new knowledge functions, changes in shape, and more believed that the undertaking is helpful are more convenient and address the sentiments. He recalls his Basic which especially garner high rankings. following year. Now that DLSU is back and the formation of kidney stones companies use neither Chinese-made Nicarose Palad (I- ISA), who from journals. The problem, Fresnido powerful solar cells to be installed are few for both the students and the faculty limitations of time and distance. When Research Skills (ENGLRES) professor According to a 2007 international on the list, the school had opted not to when combined with cyanuric acid. flour nor milk. Starbucks Coffee, in drinks milk at leisure, is a bit dubious thinks, also relies on the students who of the things that can be looked forward since they are “working on the area that is journals are duplicated, subscriptions to mentioning the databases but says he survey conducted by Society for College use them anymore. Symptoms of melamine intoxication connection with the arousing scandal, with the promotion of goat, sheep, simply wish to copy information directly to in Sinag 2. right at the forefront of research.” print journals are dropped. does not use the service since he is not and University Planning (SCUP) based In DLSU, according to Brian includes irritation in the eyes, nose, pulled out and replaced all their and water buffalo milk. “It depends from the Internet. Although this may be A major change on the project The Sinag, the country’s first solar- Fresnido strongly argues against aware of how to use it. For both Tamayo in North America, almost 40 percent Bautista, the director of operations for throat and mild skin irritation, blood in supplies of Chinese-manufactured if the government can provide us the case, Tanchuco is hopeful that the however is the tie-up of the Mechanical powered car, on the other hand will be claims of underutilization since results and Siao, the internet and the books in of the respondents confirmed that DLSU’s Marketing Communication urine, a considerable decrease in urine milk ingredients. the guarantee that it’s healthy.” Diana faculty can help overcome this laziness. Chief Nelson Yabut of Manila Rueda (III-LMG), an avid consumer of Engineering Department of DLSU to toured around the country for display from last year’s usage show extensive the library provide them with sufficient Dr. Bernardo comments that of the weak institutions that have obtained a Office (MCO), these rankings are excretion, signs of kidney infection, information. Station 11 emphasized his continued yogurt and cheeses, although relieved another university that has yet to be in order to draw interest among young usage of the online databases. From research projects he has encountered, comparative advantage in the rankings important but they cannot use them as and high blood pressure. Glenn Trias (III-BS MFI) claims that inspection of stores in Binondo district upon knowing that only babies would disclosed by the Philippine Solar Car students. The decision of what is going June 2007 until May 2008 alone, a total common problems arise. It could be would use their institutional position a marketing tool because these rankings he found out about this service from to see if Chinese milk and unbranded suffer greatly from having a big amount Society, Inc. Fernandez clarified however to happen to it is upon the discretion of of 445,520 article downloads and almost the case that the student did not really for publicity purposes. They used are unreliable. He added that the Wearing off the fear three million searches have been made. his friends and learned how to use it on dairy products are sold, with a team of melamine intake, still suggested that DLSU will be the lead university in the Board of Directors of the Philippine work hard at it, and took shortcuts. Weak the results in press releases, official rankings are unreliable because there are Trade Undersecretary Zanaida Logins have been recorded at 268,198. his own. “But honestly, if we were not of inspectors doing the same thing all that the public be cautious. Murielle the venture. Solar Car Society, Inc. researches also show a lack of proper presentations, newsletters or websites. various groups conducting the surveys Maglaya sent a public warning that These figures supports that the electronic required to include sources from journals, over the nation. Heena Catabui (I- ECM-ACM), a The department is now in the The Philippine Solar Car Society is research skills. Lastly, he says simply But because of the unpredictable and that are used in ranking universities. unlabelled milk products are most databases are not underutilized. I would not have any idea that DLSU regular Starbucks customer, is more process of recruiting students for Sinag aimed at producing viable and continuing that students did not think hard enough. varying results every year, the ranking Each ranking list, universities are placed likely smuggled into the country and Furthermore, the first term off-campus subscribes to electronic databases,” he reliant with the public announcement 2 in order to formally commence the program for the study and application of Nevertheless, Bernardo notes diverse could be destructive when used in differently. And one cannot say which assurance of zero-melamine content Not only imported cow’s milk access to online databases of this school declares. One who frequents the online planning of the car. Gradual increase in renewable energy. outputs. “Some DLSU students are certain manners. list is correct or wrong. The MCO could not be established. Senate President Jinggoy Estrada the coffee shop is posting on their year has increased by 46.35% from the subscriptions is Lorenz De Castro (III- has already proposed Senate Bill counters than the untraceable rumor capable of doing superior work, while This was the case with University rather uses facts about DLSU when The Philippine Supermarket first term figures of last school year. This BS OCM). “Our Basic Communication others do mediocre research work.” Association has also withdrawn milk No. 153 or “An Act Establishing the regarding the products in the shop she says, represents 90% of the entire and Study Skills professor taught us of Malaya (UM), the oldest public promoting the university compared to Philippine Goat and Sheep Center” having melamine content. Tanchuco observes that some people university in Malaysia. The school the rankings that are being published. products until BFAD clears them free patron database, including everyone from how to use it for our research papers, do not like looking at journals. They to encourage the propagation of goat Only a 100 percent assertion DLSU bags 3rd in JFINEX both in and off-campus. We use it to ranked 89th in the 2004 THE-QS World Bautista reasoned that this is because of melamine. SM Investments Corp. the faculty, administration, students, and think these are only for the academe. He and sheep breeding that could both that the dairy market in the country By Crezzeile Francisco Ranking of Universities. The media facts are not arguable. has already cleared its shelves of Yili, academic personnel. strengthen our researches and inquiries,” admits that he was guilty of this when he offer an alternative milk source for is melamine-free would pacify the Mengui, and Mon Milk products after De La Salle University participants The FMD Chairperson asserted that it is the However, Tanchuco comments that he responds. De Castro also explains that was a student. But he realized that there consumers and promote the livelihood turmoil that wound up among the being found positive of melamine. ranked 3rd in the 10th Inter Collegiate conscious effort of the Department to do the results “do not take into account journals are considered more reliable are many things that can only be learned of local farmers. Water buffalos, or consumers who constantly demand Corazon Guidote, the company’s Finance Competition (ICFC) held at Bangko well consistently that is why a committee was how many people downloaded the and that the authors are experts in their through journals. Fresnido explains that carabaos, are also encouraged to be a for health assurance. Sentral ng Pilipinas last October 13, 2008. formed to supervise it. He is also thankful articles… The counter is defective or respective fields. there are different treatments applied The team composed of Ranier for the support extended by the different deceptive in a way.” It is possible that one Fresnido hopes that the faculty to the subscriptions. There are some Macatangay (III- AE-MFI), Leah Francine sectors of the Lasallian community even student downloads numerous articles. members will encourage their students databases that boast of a very academic US Financial... Cu (IV-AE-BSA), and Daniel Jan Del during the earlier parts of their preparation. In addition, the faculty members are to use these resources. She suggests that collection such as the Science Direct, from page 2 Mundo (IV-AE-BSA) competed against 20 Since the participants also had their normally the patrons that make the most the assignments faculty members require but there are also those, such as the other teams who qualified for the finals. academic concerns, Cu admitted that she use of these resources. Nonetheless, should make sure the students will make ProQuest that are very student friendly names with capability to continue the Lehman’s SPVs under hold as part of last year abroad as they continue to This year’s competition had the highest learned how to be disciplined with her Fresnido is aware of this limitation and use of these resources. and provide an easy read. “We have a firm’s operations with a net worth of their efforts to recover its investments. screen their financial status from the number of ICFC participants with 83 time. Aside from the funds, she said it shares that an assessment of the usage Dr. Allan Bernardo, of the diverse collection of online journals,” P49.5-billion as of December 31, 2007 Also, they disclosed lending P2.4 public. The predicament will show schools nationwide and four foreign schools would be better if there is a visible support is in its planning stage and hopefully will Counseling and Educational Psychology Fresnido comments. and with over P170-billion in assets. billion to two Lehman Brothers SPVs. unstable financial capabilities which who were automatically seeded in the finals. from the school during these kinds of be conducted within the year. This will Department, advocates the use of “The students now are very lucky… An article published in Philippine Overall, Metrobank has revealed that these government institutions can According to Lorenz Tan, instructor competitions. This boosts the confidence enable the UL to determine the actual academic journals. He shares that Everything is online. You can work from Daily Inquirer last Sept. 22, 2008 its total exposure to Lehman Brothers extend to the working Filipinos where of the team and Financial Management of the participants and at the same time number of users accessing the databases. “academic journals, whether online or the comforts of your home…Back in entitled 8 Lehman SPVs owe 2 banks is $71-million, of which $51-million its effects will be observed within the Department (FMD) faculty, the team has encourages them not to think of schoolwork “Only after that can we conclude if it is not, provide the most current peer- the day, we did not have this,” Fresnido P3.6B stated that the recently declared represents indirect loans to Lehman’s next few months. been preparing since April and the length as a hindrance to join competitions outside underutilized,” says Fresnido, especially reviewed research from all over the reminisces. “I never imagined you can bankrupt Lehman Brothers Holdings SPVs. Filipinos will most likely feel of time they had was really an advantage. the University. Contests like this, according since many factors have to be considered, world [and thus] provide the most recent have e-books. Sometimes, these people, Inc., which took up bad assets from According to Lorenz Tan from the the crunch on finding where to Since the coverage of the contest is the to Tan, are opportunities for the school to among which are price of the online advancements in the various disciplines.” since they are born with these, they take Philippine banks in bulk over the past Financial Management Department, safely keep their money away from a Chartered Financial Analyst Level 1 exam, showcase the brightest students and quality subscription and the number of users. However, Dr. Bernardo does not think it for granted,” Tanchuco adds. He shares four years, has at least eight Philippine the collapse of the investment banks potential bankrupt. They will also have the pool of students took review classes of education the University has to offer. The result of the assessment will that undergraduate research is expected that DLSU has one of the most, if not to be very sophisticated. Should there special purpose vehicles (SPVs). These will only have a minimal effect on to reconsider whether to continue during the summer under the supervision of Hapitan said that one of the good things also inform the UL whether or not there most extensive collection of electronic be any improvements in the current shell companies have underlying assets the Philippine market. With this, the sustaining the premiums on their professors from the FMD and underwent a about the DLSU team is that they showed is a need to boost its efforts in marketing subscriptions. subscriptions, the ones who would being run after by local creditors. local and government institutions insurance plans which could also be series of diagnostic tests to prepare them that they are really enjoying the competition. these resources. benefit from them are the faculty and the photo by ricco torres Lehman Brothers has taken out soured keep a rigid and conservative financial a potential sinker if local insurance for the competition. Macatangay said he was pleased with the “We didn’t expect that we would do so experience since it holds great opportunities graduate students. Put to good use. DLSU Employees light candles as they celebrate the house blessing of the DLSU loans and foreclosed property at a policy system which will certainly be firms lose grip of market confidence. Retreat House, which was the DLSU Press Office before. steep discount from various Philippine protective of a similar event happening Insurance plans can go deadly whether well, [though] we wanted to do well,” shared for students and gives the schools a chance banks using the SPV framework, but in the country. Moreover, he thinks that it’s an educational assurance plan, Cu on the team’s performance. She shared to gauge themselves with others. He also it also borrowed about P3.6-billion the banks that have been exposed are a life insurance plan, or any plan that they just feel blessed for being able to admitted that he enjoyed training with his from two banks namely Metrobank not as substantial as compared to their as previously paid premiums could study most of the question asked. According teammates which made things easier. Pollution... why most students believe that they and gastrointestinal effects, to name a promotes the process of used vegetable be trash, to something still usable for and the local branch of UK Standard total investments and can eventually immediately go to waste just as what to FMD Chairperson Rene Hapitan, it was The competition which was created from page 1 cannot feel the effects of pollution inside few. Through the cooperation of various oil to be converted into biofuel. The others,” Santos said. The Biodrive Project announced after the competition that the Chartered Bank to pay for the purchase recover. He, however, strongly thinks happened to the College Assurance by the Financial Executive Institute of the ampus. sectors, the campaign can be seen as a use of this alternative source of fuel will be implemented this term. score of the DLSU team is the highest of the Philippines (FINEX) through the travel and transport cost, abate traffic of these assets. that there will be a definite slowdown Plan holders of Pacific Plans Inc. back One of the recent actions adhered step in helping both the environment will reduce the carbon being emitted by The Kapihan ng Malayang Lasalyano a third placer all time indicating that the Junior FINEX Committee (JFINEX) set and air pollution, attract investments and In the Philippines, a number of in economic growth given that the in 2006. to by DLSU is the no-Styrofoam and the wellness of the students. petroleum-run vehicles. In support for (Kamalayan) is also a venue of discussion representatives of the University fought up a steady exposure for the students to stimulate overall countryside growth.” banks were able to sell bad assets in US is the country’s primary trading Additionally, economic experts campaign that started in the later On the part of the Student Council, this cause, there are plans for students on issues of the environment. Last competitively. “I even overheard the FINEX get experience through real practices and volume to Lehman Brothers namely partner. said the Philippine economic growth half of last term. The no-Styrofoam the Office of the Vice President and administrators to either donate or January 24, 2008, Jorge Buenaventura guys there saying, ‘the order is restored’,” he situations in the medium of international DLSU’s active involvement RCBC, the former Equitable PCI On a broad spectrum, this financial would likely fall to 4.3 percent this campaign aims to reduce waste disposal Operations and Communications (OVP- sell their used vegetable oil. According was invited to be one of the speakers for added. finance. It also aimed to identify and bring With the impact of pollution around Bank now Banco de Oro, Unibank, crisis will have a definite impact on the year and 4.2 percent in 2009. The 7.2 and at the same time prevent the health OPEC) has started the Biodrive Project to VP-OPEC Gretchen Santos, letting the Kamalayan. Buenaventura explained Cu mentioned that their coach out the institutions that show evidence of the country, DLSU is doing its part to threatening substance “polystyrene.” this school year. This is a campaign that people know about a cheaper source the importance of the environment United Coconut Planters Bank, and lives of the working Filipinos. For one, percent economic growth last year was convinced them not to be pressured with exceptionally high education standards in safeguard the environment. In particular, Development Bank of the Philippines. the GSIS and Social Security System by far the highest in the last 30 years Polystyrene is considered as the human aims to bring awareness to the Lasallian of energy will foster financial savings to Lasallians and he advocated one of the expectations and just do their best. The finance. DLSU promotes a “clean and green” carcinogen since continuous exposure community regarding affordable and and health wellness. “It [biofuel] helps the centenary projects of De La Salle However, Metrobank announced last (SSS) currently look to be in quite a where OFW growth is predicted to performance of DLSU jumped from being DLSU last finished in first place in environment inside the campus. The Sept. 22, 2008 an appeal to put two of mess due to major investments made lessen due to the US financial crisis. to the substance can pose acute health environment-friendly alternative fuels the environment as we utilize recycling Philippines: to plant one million trees all the 6th placer last year to third this year. 2003. wide array of flora that can be seen all problems such as irritation of the skin, that are accessible in the Philippines. It capabilities, turning what seems to over the country. over campus may be the primary reason Then DLSC official The oldest surviving student publication: issue of The The La Sallite LaSallian: October (charged P5.00 a year 1960 (check the THE LASALLIAN for subscription) Library) Oldest surviving First Editor in Chief: issue: August 31, 1947 Polo Pantaleon The Admin remains firm on its decision not to renew the contract of part-time faculty, Mrs. T. In the wake of reports that the ROTC Special Units were being organized and used as a frat-like 1982 Religioso. In an effort to avoid the conflict from turning into a court battle, the SC mediated to 1995 organization, then ROTC Commandant, Maj. Jesus Ancheta ordered the disbandment of all ROTC bring the Admin and Religioso to negotiate. Religioso demanded a retraction of the reasons Units in the University. This was coursed through a memorandum dated September 26, and was e La Salle is not a thing apart from Philippine society. What why her contract was allowed to expire: “failure to comply satisfactorily with the terms and effective immediately. The memorandum came just weeks after the death of freshman engineering happens in the institution happens not in a vacuum, but in the conditions of probationary contract; and teaching is deficient in substance and depth.” student and Midsmanship Officer Seth Lopez in an alleged hazing incident. Dcontext of the political, economic and cultural life of the nation. Its Several students started a signature campaign to reinstate the Chemistry teacher. The Admin, people are (above being La Sallites), Filipinos—members of the society represented by Vice President for Academics Dr. Paulino Tan, eventually committed to a undergoing a national metamorphosis backed up by a history of struggle The Blue Babble Battalion and the Blue Babble Band faxed a letter of apology to the Lasallian against exploitative situations. Their lives and thought processes are retraction provided Religioso handed in her resignation. 1996 community for their halftime performance in a La Salle-Ateneo game. In the said performance, two not only affected by their training and experiences on campus; more members of the cheering squad donned green jacket with the letters DLRT, and used the same fundamentally, by what they see and learn from society at large. We have The La Sallian because we believe that only through 1983 jacket to mop the floor of the hardcourt. This act enraged not just the crowd present at the game, an informed and committed citizenry can a better life be achieved in a Public demonstrations following the assassination of Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino reached a but also insulted the entire Lasallian community. republican, democratic set-up. critical mass on Sept. 21. 500,000 multi-sectoral marchers converged from various points of What should the proper role and function of The La Sallian be? Metro Manila at Liwasang, Bonifacio. Sept. 21 was declared as the National Day of Sorrow There are two people I would like to meet: Ernido But one thing remains constant: The LaSallian has, is, Naturally, we must inform, for this is the basic function of any newspaper. We must discharge his responsibility accurately and fairly, for our first by the opposition. The Admin and the student body state that they are in favor of House Bill 9395, more popularly Agustin and Polo Santiago Pantaleon. Given the and will continue to uplift the Lasallian consciousness commitment is to the truth. In the presentation of issues, we shall always The demonstration came at the heels of a rally staged by 10,000 students on Sept. 15. The 1997 known as the Magna Carta for Students. While most universities followed the COCOPEA’s urging opportunity, I would only ask them one thing: What through its pages that inform and inquire. Our pages seek to present both the pros and cons of the problem at hand. rally was a result of the Ninth Metro Manila Student Leaders’ Forum held a few days prior at to suspend classes as a silent protest against the implementation of the bill, DLSU held regular were you thinking? have been without a doubt, an integral part of the However, we not only must inform, we must also interpret the news. the UP College of Manila. In attendance were various student groups such as the League of classes. Agustin was the man who christened our beloved history and development of our University. The news must not only be made clear; it must also be made meaningful. It is this vital function which we shall try to discharge most specially in Filipino Students, College Editors Guild of the Philippines, Student Christian Movement, and publication The La Sallian (TLS) some 48 years ago. With this in mind, we give you, our readers, a look our editorials. News must be analyzed with a view to understanding its Kamalayan. Students that were present came from various universities, among them UP, Pantaleon was our first Editor in Chief. through the pages of TLS over what has transpired over wider implications. UST, UE, Mapua, Lyceum, PUP, St. Scholastica’s, and DLSU. In this exercise of going back through hardbound 48 Octobers that has helped shape DLSU what it is, and Following logically upon these two basis functions, we must now collections of issues from years past, one gets to Lasallians who we are today. adopt a wider perspective. We must now attempt to persuade. 1998 Because we believe that we have presented the news fairly and appreciate the rich history of our publication. Turning To all the men and women that have been part of The In a response to La Salle’s statement of democratic commitment, President Cory Aquino After three years of failed talks, the Administration and the Employees accurately, interpreted it meaningfully, then we believe we can persuade 1987 expressed appreciation for the University’s “desire for peace, stability and national unity, browned, withering pages, one gets to know the men—and LaSallian all these years, a tribute. our readers to follow a certain path. Association finally agreed on a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). The eventually, women as well—through the ink that they To Polo and Nido (can I call you guys that), men The La Sallian should demand that it should persuade aggressively especially as it came in the wake of tremendous difficulties in the life of our nation.” The CBA contained agreements on employees’ rights and economic benefits such have formed into words, photos, and art in a mission who were exceptions to the rule. and forcefully without of course sacrificing the ethics of fair play, dignity President’s letter was addressed to Vice President for external affairs Wilfrido Villacorta and as signing and Christmas bonuses, as well as a rice subsidy. Earlier talks failed and objectivity. In a university known not for its love for the lethargy of only they understood during their time. was published in the Manila Bulletin on Oct. 10. The President avowed to protect freedom after a consensus over computations and its justifications was not reached. Jabin Landayan the mind, but for its boldness and radicalism in thought, The La Sallian and democracy. 3,682 students, administrators, faculty, and employees signed the La Salle It’s fascinating how throughout 48 years, TLS has cannot afford to be a passive receptacle to the interflow of ideas. It must undergone many changes, both physical and cultural. Editor in Chief 2008-09 not only react. It must initiate and force the issues, focusing upon those statement. which it deems vital and relevant, keeping the students welfare in mind. Finally, The La Sallian cannot afford to remain completely neutral on After almost seven months of construction, the P9-million DLSU Library air-conditioning current issues and controversies. It must take a stand buttressed always by the logical persuasiveness of well-reasoned arguments and moved 1988 system was made operational in the second term of this year. As this developed, the SC 1960 by the soul of the Filipino. It must assert leadership on campus, initiate looked into the possibility of lowering the “energy fee” charged to all students to support the 1999 With a view to centralize the work of coordinating the different student activities in the college, the dialectics, struggle with the studentry and raise its consciousness to estimated monthly expenses of the library. The SC, together with the DLSU-PUSO planned In connection with upgrading the ID system, bar code readers were scheduled De La Salle Student Serivces Organization (LASSO) was revived. The LASSO was designed to national and social levels. for fund-raising activities to lower the P130 fee. We must have faith and understanding. We must believe that only to be installed at the gates of DLSU. this marked the start of the full automation encourage student participation in organized student activities. It also served as a representative through academic freedom can genuine thought survive. A writer has to of scanning IDs when entering the University. bofy of DLSC with other schools and organizations. keep on thinking, writing and asserting leadership. For as an academician of renowned integrity would put it, “It is better to be silenced than to be silent.” 1989 “Being the champions of (UAAP Season 52 Men’s Senior Basketball) A delegation of Engineering professors attend the annual convention of the Philippine Association infused a feeling of pride, honor, and euphoria into the DLSU community; 1961 for Technological Education in Baguio. Along with representatives from other schools, as well as Some twenty La Sallites, led by SC President Santiago Sta. Romana stormed into Malacañang a feeling that simply could not be silenced.” To celebrate its victory, the Engineers and technologists from mining and construction companies, they drafted resolutions 1969 Pallace with the members of the Federated Movements for Social Justice and Reform of Green Archers were paraded throughout Manila including a once over for the development of technological education in the country. They called on the government to the Philippines. They confronted President Marcos with desired reforms for the country and at Recto Ave. This led to its defeated opponents’ FEU students stoning 2000 subsidize researches and provide funds for purchasing equipment. Another resolution was the condemned the total lack of concern by government officials of the masses. They condemned the motorcade. “No less than six vehicles were sacrificed for our pride,” Student empowerment was once again the buzzword behind the suspension adoption of a one-grade examination for mechanical and electrical engineering. This would place excessive expenditures of politicians, particularly in their campaigns in the face of widespread showing the extent of damage that private vehicles suffered. A girl received of three major policies of the Student Handbook. The “no-eating policy,” public the two fields in the same category as civil, chemical, industrial, and mining engineering. need, hunger, and suffering. a shard of glass in her eye after the windshield of the Nissan Stanza she display of intimacy, and inappropriate campus attire was temporarily lifted in was riding was shattered. The motorcade’s organizers were reluctant to aims to foster student empowerment by instilling responsibility in students. Brothers Vernon Poore, FSC, and Paul Scheiter, FSC, criticized the studentry of DLSC, especially shoulder the cost of the damages, prompting the SC to launch “Operation As a first step toward the development of the brand of leadership in DLSC, La Salle Student 1970 the Student Council, for their lack of effort to give relief aid to the residents of Leveriza affected by Tulong” to help the owners of the damaged vehicles. This event was a 1963 Activities Coordinating Organization sponsors a student leadership seminar for 42 student leaders recent floods. The Brothers also emphasized the need for more La Sallites to involve themselves painful lesson learned for a case of gloating over the defeated. of the campus. Rev. Fr. Jaime Bulstao, SJ, head of Ateneo Guidance Center, and Prof. Aurelio with people in the lower economic levels. The lasting effect of this criticism has been the studentry Calderon of the Social Science Department were co-directors of the seminar. readily responding to provide relief aid for victims of natural disasters today.

1991 The Supreme Court confirmed a leakage in the Bar Examinations held at DLSU on September 21. An editorial is published highlighting the criticism by a student from a reputable university that La 2003 Justice Jose Vitug, chairman of the 2003 bar examinations secured sufficient evidence to decide, The shortest editorial ever written in the history of The LaSallian came as the Green Archers 1964 Sallites were not aware “(to realize, not just to know) what is happening outside their school fence.” 1971 in an en bank resolution, the nullification of the entire exam. He said that the decision was made were not awarded their trophy after defeating the FEU Tamaraws. The trophy was not given The editorial goes on not to rebuke the criticism, but support it in honesty. It was a call against Some 500 to 800 La Sallites marched to Malacañang after skipping classes “to preserve the integrity and sanctity” of the Bar results. student apathy, not asking for solutions to social problems, but for students to come in contact with for the fifteenth time that semester to protest the “deterioration of national since the FEU coaching staff filed an immediate protest. FEU claimed that Antonio Espinosa the realities of the society in which they are part of. state of affairs highlighted by President Marcos’ suspension of the privilege of should not have been allowed to continue playing after committing his fifth and final foul. The table officials, however, signaled that he only had four, prompting Archer coach Derick the writ of habeas corpus.” The rally proceeded from Taft Ave. to Malacañang, The 30th Anniversary of CSO was marked with a silent protest due to the disapproval of significant Pumaren to recall Adi Papa who was already supposed to replace Espinosa. Even though and passed by several colleges. The protest was spearheaded by the activities proposed by student organizations. Members of CSO posted the letters, documents and neither team scored nor any fouls committed in the four seconds that passed after play 2004 Lupong Makabansa (Nationalist Corps), The La Sallian, and the Samahang processing forms of disapproved activities on a billboard and placed at the Central Plaza. This resumed, the game was still put into protest. The win gave the Archers its third consecutive Demokratiko ng Kabataan. Representatives from the Administration and came after the Convention of Leaders, where student leaders raised concerns on issues that Joining the strong public reaction and with the full support and encouragement of the administration, championship. 1965 the Student Council launched a drive for the victims of the Taal eruptions. A total of P841.80 was Faculty were notably absent. affected the welfare of organizations. The common complaint was that the Office of Student Affairs’ raised by the different classes, together with clothing and foodstuff. “bureaucratic processes” and “strictness” hindered the processing of student activities. 1992 In a move to help cut down insurance expenditures, DLSU formed its own non-life insurance Delegates of the 2nd National Students’ Conference passed an overwhelming majority vote agency named 1911 Insurance Agency Corporation (1911 IAC). The company is responsible 1976 to reinstate autonomous student bodies. This was after any student organization resembling for the collection of non-life insurance fees from each college within the University. DLSU admits it unknowingly fielded an ineligible basketball player for the past three years. DLSU a governing body such as a Student Council was banned upon the implementation of Martial 2005 had to forfeit all the games in which the player was involved. Consequently, DLSU had to surrender Law years back. During the Conference, students were called not only to serve the people and its UAAP Season 67 championship trophy and the runner-up position of this season. Ultimately, all the country, or to participate, but also to “be the conscience of the people.” The appeal of the DLSU teams were suspended from competing n the UAAP the following season. 1966 restoration of student councils was to be forwarded to the office of the Defense Secretary. 1993 With games, rides, fun-filled activities and an exhibit thrown in, a College Fair organized by “The athletes are becoming spoiled brats,” Football coach and OSD facilitator, said of why the students will unfold on December 3 and 4. The Student Council in getting the approval from Code of Conduct was conceived. After a series of unpleasant incidents, the Code prescribed guidelines for all the athletes to behave with accepted standards of good behavior. It also the administration stated that the purpose of the College Fair was to foster school spirit among Students find themselves worried with plans of shifting to a trimestral calendar was heavily favored Following a series of important policy decisions made by the Council of Deans (COD) regarding students, and to raise funds for a scheduled Junior Operation Brotherhood-Student Council project 1980 by the Admin. The Admin however, assured the students that they were being considered in their aimed to promote sportsmanlike behavior, including respect for coaches and teammates, especially when representing DLSU. 2006 University rules, the SC negotiates for a seat in the Council. Then SC VP for Activities Melai at Leveriza. meetings and that the Trimestral Plan would not be implemented without a “Perfect Plan.” It meant Lazaro argued that the students should have voting powers since a lot of discussions in the COD that the trimester would only be implemented with a system that would not adversely affect the directly concern students. The COD reassured the SC that student welfare was a priority in all the student body and the faculty. discussions, but nonetheless did not grant the SC a place in the COD. 1967 1994 The Council of Representatives (CORE) hold their first session on the Constitutional Convention The inaugural Political Week was held from September 29 to October 6, featuring a host of Back when Fraternities were still recognized by the University, two encounters between Tau The COD agreed on a schedule to pilot test a four-day class week. In the new schedule, all classes 1981 (Con-Con) in a bid to ultimately revive the Student Council. The objective of the Con-Con was to candidates for the 1968 National Elections. The Political Week was the University’s way of “kicking Gamma and Domino Lux fraternities forced the Security Office to implement stricter measures 2007 were to have standardized 1.5 class hours. Lectures were to be held on Monday-Wednesday, and draft a constitution for the SC of DLSU, which would later be presented to students for ratification. up political dust” on campus as wells as exposing students to electoral issues and campaign regarding visitors to the campus. Students from the College of St. Benilde and “anyone not Tuesday-Thursday shifts, with the laboratory classes moved to Fridays. The Ubreak was also The Con-Con was made up of one representative each from the CORE and the CSO, as well as impressions of that time. Included in the activities was a survey of students’ voting preference. officially enrolled in any of the colleges within the main campus” had to log-in as visitors at moved to Friday, making it longer from 2:40 to 6:00 in the afternoon. Among the politicians giving talks were then Manila City Mayor Antonio Villegas, Congressman 15 university-wide elected year-level representative. the South Gate. Pablo Ocampo, and Gov. Benigno Aquino Jr.

1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2008 WHAT THE FACT?! BRAIN TEASER It’s impossible to lick your The average bed is home to over 6 elbow. u n i v e r s i t y s po r t s billion dust mites. 16 OCTOBER 2008 16 OCTOBER 2008 / 11 source: http://www.funfunnyfacts. http://www.funfunnyfacts.com/fun-facts/funny- com/fun-facts/funny-did-you-know- THE LASALLIAN interesting-facts.html POPTOWN facts.html THE LASALLIAN Green, Lady Judokas clinch SUPER STEADY LANG FRANCIS BORROMEO KAMPUS KORNER KEVIN ANG 2nd and 3rd Overall by morgan say Even after bagging the most number The Green Judokas finished behind Ateneo de Manila “Push yourself to the of gold medals, the Green Judokas only finished University (ADMU) and ahead of University of Santo lady softbelle limit” says 17-year old, first year second in this year’s UAAP Judo Championship held at the Tomas (UST). Meanwhile, the Lady Judokas finished third Communication Arts and Advertising UP College of Human Kinetics Gym last October 4-5. overall, behind champions UST and runner-up University Olives Management Major, Kyla Marie D. Despite the loss of veteran Judoka RJ Musa, the Green of the Philippines. Olives. Judokas still maintained competitiveness, managing three The Lady Judokas lineup proved to be also on the Kyla This perky Assumption Antipolo gold medals and one bronze. The minus 100 kilogram competitive edge, obtaining one gold medal and two graduate discovered the sport weight division was won by Rick Jason Senales, the minus bronzes. Renalyn Benigay and Reeka Senales had repeat of softball by chance. Knowing 73 kilogram won by Christian Joseph San Pedro, and minus performances from last year’s, landing gold in the minus absolutely nothing about the sport, she 60 kilogram weight division won by Gerald Raymond 48 kilogram division, and bronze in the minus 63 kilogram tried out for the team in her school’s Teruel. Antonio Emilio Fernando won the bronze in the division respectively. Diane So took home the other bronze intramurals. She then discovered 1x1 FULL OF BODY PIX MONIKA ORTEGA minus 90 kilogram weight division. Richard Cristobal of medal in the plus 78 kilogram division. that she really loved softball, so she the minus 73 kilogram division was not able to compete Both teams met Coach Samson Bernales’ expectations joined the club and eventually made after being disqualified as he weighed in 4 kilograms over from the start of the season to “finish at least third” in the varsity team. It was only when she the weight limit. both men and women’s competition. joined the International Little League Association of Manila (ILLAM) that she really learned how to play competitively. Contributing her enthusiasm to the DLSU Softbelles, Kyla won Athlete of the Year and the Best Softball Player award last year. Previously playing competitive golf and gymnastics, it is evident that she is very versatile. This versatility TITLE GOES HERE KRIZIA VALENTE carries on to the pitch, where she can play pitcher, second-base and outfield. She aims to win and be part of the next UAAP champion team. “I’m pretty happy with my team right now; they’re all very open and fun to be with. So, I guess I expect each person in the team to go beyond their normal selves” she said.

Lady Softbelle Eighteen-year-old PARANOID BRATINELLA Lacsamana Bernardine Anne Lacsamana, MONDAY U-BREAK JABIN LANDAYAN AND AIRI BELTRAN SAMANTHA ANG JOYCE SY or Nadine for short, is a very photo by alvin lau Nadine dedicated softball player. She practiced regularly ever since she joined the softball varsity in the fifth grade in PAREF Woodrose School. She was Tutorial for athletes commenced influenced to play softball by her younger brother who started playing By Crezzeile Francisco baseball even before the first grade. Included in their athletes and tutors with respect to the new system. Since She enjoyed watching his games and responsibility of providing quality services for the students, the basics will be taught and soon the tutee will understand longed to play as well. She was also the Office of the Vice President for Academics (OVP- the lessons, the service will only be supplemental to what influenced by her friends who all had Academics) started their Athletes Tutorial Program (ATP) is being discussed in class. the same desire to play softball. for the school year. According to Redg De Vera, Project To ensure that learning takes place, the athletes who This first-year Interdisciplinary head of the program ATP is a continuation of the service avail of the ATP will have to abide by the guidelines set Business Studies major, values BEN AND BOO AIRI BELTRAN offered by the OVP-Academics which started few years by OVP-Academics. This includes meeting with the tutor softball as more than just a sport. She ago. The program aims to provide free tutorial services for regularly, reading in advance, and answering exercises says, “Softball isn’t just a sport that the athletes in the University. that the tutor will prescribe. De Vera said that they never hones your skills but it also builds There is a pool of tutors from the OVP-Academics encountered problems when it comes to compliance on one’s character. During games, you who are willing to take tutoring loads anytime within the the part of the athlete. learn how to work with a team, and term to teach the athletes in the courses they are having The service is available to all the athletes in the at the same time, you get to enjoy the hard time understanding. “We want the athletes to achieve University. Although their pool of tutors is limited, they sport.” This manifests her love, hard holistically,” De Vera said. try to cater to the needs of all athletes as much as possible work and commitment to softball. For the second term of the school year, the office by outsourcing the service of Professional Organizations Her coach from grade school to high began a more structured way of offering the service. who can also help tutor the athletes. De Vera ensured that school, Nina Serafico, contributed a Unlike before, athletes can already avail the assistance as continuity of the program will be monitored since it is a lot to her softball career. She believed early as the first week of classes. This aims to establish the year-long endeavour of the Office of Sports Development in Nadine and always challenged her fundamentals of the lesson to the athletes instead of trying and OVP-Academics. to become a better player. to teach everything after the midterm week. According He believed that there is a need to support the athletes Nadine promises to do her best to De Vera, historically, the athletes are accustomed to in their academic concerns. The program aims to make to help the team win more games and approach their academic assistant only after midterms the athletes more well-rounded and balanced individuals. hopefully championships for years to or before the final exam wherein they already know they “Being the bearers of the school’s name, they would make come. Playing pitcher and outfield, are likely to fail. The new system answers the problem by the school proud not [only] because they excel in the sport Nadine believes that “Anything worth starting as early as possible especially when the athlete is they [are] part of but also in their academics,” De Vera doing is worth doing well.” having hard time understanding the first few lessons. De concluded. Vera relayed that he received positive feedback from the

PRESS RELEASE a TOC-TOYM awardee should have. interview, group dynamics and individual that their efforts in the class setting and These include academic excellence, exam. For the first phase, a nominee has service to the community do not go The Outstanding Coeds-The leadership, service, commitment to to get an application kit from the TOC- unnoticed. development, ethical behavior and the TOYM booth. In order to be given an “Also, it is to let them feel that there Outstanding Young Men launched sense of nationalism. application kit, he or she must present is a third party who appreciates what they TOC-TOYM started in SY 1984- a clear my.lasalle grades print out to are doing and so they could be proud of By carlito reyes 1985 and continues to uphold the same validate whether he/she passed the the accomplishments they have. TOC- HOROSCOPE CORNER MISS ALUCHA objective of giving due recognition basic qualifications. Afterwards, he/ TOYM is one of those opportunities Aquarius (Jan 20 - Pisces (Feb 19 - Mar Aries (Mar 21 - April Taurus (April 20 - Gemini (May 21 - Cancer (June 22 – In the spirit of recognizing the Country. to outstanding Lasallians. However, she must surrender the kit after the wherein they can showcase their true Feb 18) 20) 19) May 20) June 21) July 22) exemplary efforts and performance TOC-TOYM aims to give it was only in SY 1993-1994 that the accomplishment of the requirements identity and capability as an outstanding There are no accidents. If there’s a will, there’s a Prepare for the worst. Always double- Take time to smell the A broken clock of Lasallians, the Council of Student recognition to students who possess You missed the Boys Like Girls con- way. Rihanna’s manager is just a phone The tickets to the next concert you plan check your informa- flowers. Slow down. is still correct two concept of a model Lasallian was at the CSO Office at SPS 402. The last Lasallian,” she added. cert because you overslept. Be careful call away. So what are you waiting for? to go to will be sold out if you don’t bud- tion! Ne-yo is coming back to Manila You shall find a goodie where you times a day. Britney Spears looks the Organizations (CSO) sponsors The the qualities of an outstanding conceptualized. TOC-TOYM 09 has the three phases test a nominee’s capability Last year’s nominees were Aimee about doing the same on your next Get going! Start dialing—do some- get enough and come up with excuses for an encore. least expect it… (a concert on a par- same both on stage and on TV. Be Outstanding Coeds-The Outstanding Lasallian. It is important that these same set of objectives being carried out to deal with internal and external Chua, Kathleen Sanchez, Bryan Asis, quiz—the pop one. thing! smart enough—that is, to break in line. ticular bench). Look around; observe! happy you got a gen-ad. Young Men (TOC-TOYM). It is one individuals have a holistic development by the central committee for this project situations. The assessment for the Sergia Estrella and Noelle Arcinue. of the three award giving bodies of in their academics and extracurricular Leo (July 23 – Aug Capricorn (Dec organized by CSO Executive Treasurer emerging TOC-TOYM winner would Bryan Asis was declared winner for last Virgo (Aug 23- Libra (Sept 23 – Scorpio (Oct 23 – Sagittarius (Nov 22 the Lasallian Excellence Awards. As activities and find avenues of growth 22) Sept 22) Oct 22) Nov 21) – Dec 21) 22 – Jan 19) Audrey Concepcion and Ma. Francesca be an accumulation of how well he or year. The world is round. Dreams do come Heads: One Repub- Curiosity killed the – 8 is your lucky num- Money can’t buy an award giving body, it seeks out for self and the community. Tomaliwan. she did in all the four phases.” Application period is from October You might’ve missed it last month, true—your favorite band is coming lic; tails: Akon. Toss a coin, it works. cat. Do you really ber this month. Wish happiness. But it can buy you what individuals who uphold the standard Serving as the foundation of According to Tomaliwan, “There Tomaliwan explained that TOC- 20 to November 7 of this year. but there’s bound to be a 21/21 to DLSU. All you have to do is guess For a lot of things. One of which is want to know why you and Kevin Jo- hard enough 8 times, and Jason Mraz will your heart’s been aching to have… of excellence and exemplify the ideals the Awards, the Vision-Mission of are four phases that a nominee has to TOYM is relevant to the Lasallian show…and you’ll get to see Ogie Al- have a concert in Manila (or any other who. This month’s full of surprises the upcoming concert of one of the nas won’t make a good pair? Really, Bea Alonzo’s CD!!! of a Lasallian Achiever for God and the University inspires the qualities undergo which are the paper screening, community to let the students know casid, finally. for you! mentioned. what you don’t know won’t hurt you. musician you wish for, for that matter). LaSallianThe

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ith a title in women’s chess and UST won the men’s division in swimming, table tennis, second-place finishes in men’s taekwondo, and beach volleyball; while the women won the taekwondo event. Despite not fielding athletes in judo basketball, judo and swimming, and swimming, FEU is in second place having not finished W lower than third place in any of the events they joined. De La Salle University is in third place of the University Athletics Association of the The GC race uses a point system wherein the champion gets 15 points, the runner-up 12, the third-placer 10 and so Philippines (UAAP) General Championship on, for each event. (GC) race with 121 points. This season’s hosts, University of the Philippines is in fourth place (120), winning the women’s judo event. photo by Juric Cancio There have been mixed results for the teams in green Ateneo de Manila University is in fifth (98), winning the Most Valuable Player Ernest Lorenzo Dee finishes off with 63 points as he tops seven divisions of the UAAP Swimming and white. Five teams finished fourth, and there were two men’s basketball and judo, and women’s swimming events. Championships. sixth-placed finishes—DLSU’s lowest among all events. Rounding out the rankings, University of the East is in At the end of the first-half of Season 71, DLSU trails sixth (77), Adamson University seventh (47), and National the UAAP Overall Champions for the last 10 seasons, University eighth (25). University of Santo Tomas (UST) with 167 points, and Far The second-half of the season will start in November Green Tankers sweep Eastern University (FEU) with 126 points. with football, volleyball, baseball, softball, tennis, track and field, badminton and fencing. individual awards at General Championship Tally swim meet By Jabin Landayan

Led by Ernest Lorenzo Dee, and silver in the men’s 1500-meter freestyle UST FEU DLSU UP ADMU UE AdU NU the DLSU Green Tankers finished second (17:50.04). in the University Athletic Association of the The Green Tankers, with 211 points, Basketball M 6 10 12 4 15 8 2 1 Philippines (UAAP) Season 71 swimming finished behind the University of Sto. championships held last Sept. 25-28 at the Tomas (UST) Tiger Sharks, who won the 10 15 6 12 4 1 8 2 W Trace Aquatics Center. men’s title after 19 years with 223 points. Chess M 12 15 8 2 1 6 10 4 Dee captured his second MVP honors The University of the Philippines (UP) W 10 12 15 8 4 6 DNJ 2 after doing his best Michael Phelps finished third with 176 points. The Lady Swimming 15 DNJ 12 10 8 6 DNJ DNJ impression, taking seven gold medals. He Eagles won the women’s title for the first M won the men’s 50-meter butterfly in UAAP time in UAAP history. They edged UP by 10 DNJ 8 12 15 6 DNJ DNJ W record time (25.81 seconds), and captured the slimmest of margins, 216-213. The Lady Table Tennis M 15 12 8 10 4 6 DNJ 2 golds in the 100-meter butterfly (56.56), Tankers finished fourth with 124 points. W 12 15 8 10 6 DNJ DNJ 4 200-meter individual medley (2:14.58), The Quilala siblings also featured heavily Judo 10 DNJ 12 8 15 5 5 DNJ 200-meter butterfly (2:10.50), 400-meter in the swim meet. Maxim Quilala won gold M individual medley (4:50.38), 800-meter in the men’s 100-meter backstroke (1:03.31), 12 DNJ 10 15 6 8 4 DNJ W freestyle (9:06.82), and 1,500-meter freestyle while brother Emmanuel took the bronze in Taekwondo M 15 10 4 8 12 6 DNJ DNJ (17:18.51). the men’s 200-meter breaststroke (2:36.61). W 15 10 8 12 4 6 DNJ DNJ Timothy Vincent Yap was named Carmine Marie Quilala won bronze in the Rookie of the Year after taking the gold Women’s 100-meter backstroke (1:09.84). Beach Volleyball 15 12 6 8 2 1 10 4 M in the men’s 200-meter freestyle (2:01.31), W 10 15 4 1 2 12 8 6 1ST SEMESTER TOTAL 167 126Fir121 120st98 h77 alf47 25 source: Mr. Gerry Achacoso DLSU fighters swept at URCC La Salle reacts to Ateneo Bonfire University Challenge III by Jabin landayan By jabin landayan Perennial rivals De La Salle University bring together young Filipino photo by jowell mariano In a letter to De La Salle System President Bro. Armin and Ateneo de Manila University faced off once again, fighters from various schools Luistro, FSC, Ateneo de Manila University President Fr. Bienvenido Nebres, this time, in the ring. The highlight of this year’s Colt 45- around the country. Among these were SJ, apologized to the Lasallian community for an incident during a bonfire at the URCC University Challenge was the three-fight match the University of the Philippines, Ateneo campus last Sept. 30. between rivals De La Salle University and Ateneo de University of Sto. Tomas, East Asia The bonfire was held in celebration of the Blue Eagles’ UAAP Men’s Manila University. College, and Philippine Maritime Basketball Championship victory over the Green Archers. Some of the firewood In the first fight of the match, Lasallian Doi Rodriguez Institute just to name a few. used for the bonfire had names of the entire Green Archers, and coach Franz was overwhelmed by Ronnie Ticao of Ateneo despite Another Lasallian, Val Pumaren painted on it. the former’s efforts to match his opponent’s attacks. Castellano, was also part of the fight “Despite our rivalries in sports, we are both committed to Christian values Rodriguez nearly caught Ticao in an armbar in the first card. However, Castellano suffered and what was done is certainly a violation of values we share,” Nebres said in the round, but Ticao managed to escape from the submission the same fate as his fellow Lasallian letter, dated Oct. 2. attempt. In the second round, the Atenean proved to be fighters as he was beaten by San Nebres said none of the school officials “saw it ahead of time, because the too much for Rodriguez, as he was eventually brought Beda Alabang’s Mike Dula. The wood pile was covered by a [tarpaulin] against the rain until the time came to to the mat, mounted, and finally submitted with an referee stopped the fight early light it.” armlock. in the third round as Castellano In an interview with the Philippine Daily Inquirer, Br. Bernie Oca, FSC, Vice DLSU’s Niko Presbitero started strong against was not able to answer Dula’s Chancellor for Lasallian Mission and External Relations, and DLSU’s representative Ateneo’s Ryan Marquez in the second fight. Presbitero attacks. to the UAAP, said “Our community accepted [Ateneo’s apology].” utilized ground-and-pound attacks to gain the upper The Colt 45-URCC Pictures and reports about the bonfire spread throughout blogs and online hand against his opponent. But the tables were turned University Challenge III basketball forums as students and alumni of both schools expressed their late in the first round as Marquez was able to mount was held last September 27 displeasure of the incident. Presbitero and finish the round with a flurry of punches. at the A. Venue Events Hall “Being inside their campus, there’s also some responsibility on the school’s Marquez capitalized on the momentum after the break in Makati City. [Ateneo’s] part,” said Benjamin Uichico, De La Salle Alumni Association (DLSAA) and submitted Presbitero with a rear-naked choke in the With the fame of the Ultimate Executive Director. “For the alumni, we’d like to look at it as an incident, it second round. Fighting Championship (UFC), the happened. Of course we look forward, we move on.” Uichico added that prior The last fight of the night saw DLSU’s Paolo Gomez URCC has been helping to provide to the incident, the DLSAA even wrote to Ateneo, congratulating them with the tap out to Ateneo de Manila University’s Mikhail Ignacio a venue for Filipino fighters to victory. due to an armlock in the first round. The valiant Gomez showcase their skills. MMA is slowly It should be noted that such acts are nothing new between the two rival was not able to answer his taller opponent’s striking and becoming a popular spectator sport schools. Fried chicken—representing eagles—was thrown in front of the gates was eventually taken to the ground before being submitted. in the country. Legends in the of the Ateneo campus as the motorcade to celebrate the Green Archers NCAA It was the shortest of the three-fight match. sport such as Royce Gracie, Ken championship in the 1940s passed through Loyola. In its third year, the Philippines’ own proving ground Shamrock, and most recently, for Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), the Universal Reality Chuck Lidell have visited the Combat Championship (URCC) partnered with Colt 45 to Philippines to promote the sport.