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ISSUE NO. 3 MARCH 2011 Story on page 3 WHAT’S INSIDE • MunTinLUPA CiTY GOVERNMenT BAns PLASTIC 4 AND STYROFOAM • DOLLS FOR SALE 5 • 33RD FATHER AND SON CAMPing 6 • WHERETO RH-RP BILLS? 8 • LASALLIAN ACHIEVERS 10 • enROLLMenT SCHEDULE 13 • DONATIONS COVERED THis SCHOOL YEAR 13 • DLSZ: CREATing A GReeneR ACADEMIC SYSTEM 14 • THE START OF SOMETHing big 20 • I LOVE DOLPHins EXHibiT 22 2 DLSZ WELCOMes LASALLIAN FRienDS FROM KOTA KinABALU, MALAYsiA BY SUZETTE BALGOS The DLSZ family extended their warm where they were also given a chance to welcome to their Lasallian friends who observe classes and interact with their visited from La Salle Secondary School counterparts there. (LSSSKK), Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Malaysia on February 18-25, 2011. They were Since their visit fell within the Music billeted at the Parmenie dormitory and Arts month, they had the chance of the Br. Ceci Hojilla FSC Center for to watch the concerts of the DLSZ Lasallian Formation. chorale and the Beginning Strings. On their last day in school, they also had Led by LSSSKK Head Prefect, Mr. Safri Lasallian formation sessions together Bin Jeffri, the all-male contingent was with members of DLSZ’s Lasallian Youth composed of an alumnus, Bosco Martin, Corps and the Youth for Christ. and thirteen High School students namely, Marcellinus Richard, Darryl Being athletes themselves and Dinesh Vincent, Muhd Faroul Rafael accompanied by a former National Bin Bahrul Razha, Jordan Michael Rugby player, the LSSSKK boys were Flynn, Muhammad Hafitz Bin Irwan able to have a friendly game of futsal Goh, Muhammad Izzaldin Kadzim with DLSZ’s varsity team under Coach Yahya, Joshua Albert Joenoi, Wong Yi Hans Smit. After which, they watched Han, Darryl Shim, Fareedzuan Saddi, the Cheering exhibition by the Pep Valentine Joibi, Anzileo Kristello, Squad. Muhammad Haritz Bin Irwan Goh. During the farewell dinner, our affable As part of the two schools’ biennial guests showcased their talents and Exchange Programme, the guests’ wowed their hosts through their karate engagement not only included exhibition, singing, band playing, classroom observation and dancing, and acting. Indeed, their last participation in sports and music night was made more memorable as let activities but also a reach-out to everyone join them in the traditional Gawad Kalinga El Dorado community dance of Malaysia. in Parañaque to help build houses for the poor. They also had an eco-tour of The DLSZ administration would like to Nuvali in Santa Rosa Laguna and were extend their heartfelt appreciation to able to plant four Palawan Cherry tree the Parents Association and the Alumni seedlings along DLSZ’s perimeter wall Association for sponsoring some of the on University Avenue. guests’ local trips and expenses. We also thank the World of Outbound, Inc. Aside from visiting several attractions for sponsoring their Nuvali ecotour and in Laguna and Manila such as the the different offices and departments Enchanted Kingdom and Mall of Asia, that gave their all-out support in more our Malaysian friends also toured ways than one. the campuses of La Salle Green Hills (LSGH) and De La Salle Lipa (DLSL) 3 (Translated from: Plastic at Styrofoam Included in the variety of plastic bag for initiating a vital step, which if Ban Ipapatupad na sa Enero 18, Ang Pag- are shirt bag, pouch, plastic shopping effectively pursued, will help minimize Asa Balita, Tomo 1 Blg. 38, Oktubre 2010) bag and plastic film bag. “white pollution” and contribute to environment conservation and The City Government of Muntinlupa On the other hand, styrofoam protection,” explained Sonia Mendoza, advised all establishments regarding its material refers to the container of food, Chairperson of Mother Earth ordinance on the use of plastic bag and disposable cup, etc. Foundation and the coordinator for Task styrofoam starting January 18, 2011. Force on Plastics of EcoWaste Coalition. Establishments that will violate the Mayor Aldrin San Pedro and the City ordinance are subjected to pay Php According to Mayor San Pedro, the Councilors gained praises when City 500.00 for first offense, Php 1,000.00 for ordinance can help lessen flood cases in Ordinance 10-109 was approved last second offense and Php 2,500.00 for the city. January 2010, which prohibits the use the third offense.V iolators can also be of the said materials as packaging for subjected to imprisonment based on “Ang plastic bag, styrofoam material dry and wet goods. the court’s decision. ay bumabara sa ating mga daluyan ng tubig, kanal at ilog,” he added. These city establishments were Business license can also be given a year extension so they will cancelled for violators. He encouraged the use of have ample time to look for alternative alternative materials like sack, katsa, packaging materials for their product. Earlier, the Ecowaste Coalition paper bag and other similar packaging praised Mayor San Pedro and its counsel materials. When the approved ordinance for passing the said ordinance. starts, no establishment will be The Environment Sanitation allowed to use plastic bag materials The Ecowaste Coalition is a public Center (ESC) will spearhead on looking as packaging of dry goods like cloth, network with 85 non government, for alternative packaging that will clothes and other products, as well as community, academic, private and substitute for plastic. wet goods like fish, meat, fruits, poultry religious organization pursuing products, vegetables, beverage and sustainable solutions to waste, climate Mayor San Pedro also said that the cooked foods in restaurants and other change and chemical issues facing the city government will help establish a food chains. Philippines and the world. livelihood center for manufacturing eco-friendly bags with the use of water Styrofoam materials are not allowed Prior to the act done by the City lily and other materials. as packaging for foods and other Government of Muntinlupa, the products. Coalition encouraged other towns and cities to also pass their own ordinance. Likewise, selling of plastic bags to place purchased goods is not allowed. “We laud the people and government of Muntinlupa City 4 5 BY MIKE ATAYDE, DLSZ PARENT Most of us fathers today were But for those who were any action. One way is by simulating the probably kids or teens during the 70’s studying at De La Salle Santiago Zobel basics in life through Father and Son and 80’s. During those times, most School 33 years ago, you got lucky Camping. fathers went to work while our mothers because thanks to Mr. Moi Lozada tended to us. There were no such Father and Son Camping was born. It I find Father and Son Camping things as digital reports everything was not as big in attendance as it is as one of those annual events to look was hard paper copy so even during today but the reasons for its growth forward to wherein the basics in life weekends most of our fathers would are clear. In today’s digital world both become both our concerns. First build have to do some paper work at home. fathers and sons are swamped with a our shelter, second make our shelter Conversations were minimal during lot more fast paced activities for work, comfortable to live in and third secure weekdays; most often a bit during play and socialization. As our world got our provisions for when were hungry. dinner or Sunday lunches. We treasured smaller through digitalization so did our This gives us fathers’ time to talk while our father’s time knowing he was attention span. We would have a better working together with our sons as we always busy tending to our family chance of getting through our kids via learn to better understand each other’s needs. Camping was confined to as Facebook. A young fast paced thinker flaws and improve them as we go on joining the cub scouts or pitching a tent can often make fast paced mistakes. living in camp. To illustrate further, in whatever patch of grass you could We, as fathers must find ways to slow if your son is division one or two he find in our garden. I must say that was down this pace. Give the fast paced most likely would be rushing to finish fun too since there was no real adult thinker some depth. From a fast paced building the tent wanting to play and supervision. thinker to a deep thinker before taking us fathers would be telling them in our 6 own manner slow down and let’s finish In did we as fathers must have more this first. If your son is in high school father and son outdoor activities to then we as fathers are more assertive continue building this bond, working because if they could, our teenage sons towards making our sons better and would live us alone to do everything successful citizens of the world. I’m just and hang out with their buddies. In glad we have a annual Father & Son both cases the end result is the same camping event at De La Salle Zobel to we have better communication, we gain look forward to because it is organized each other’s respect, we cherish the and all we have to do is look forward to experience together and we leave camp revisiting the success of the last camp, as fulfilled fathers with a great prodigy. win while having fun together, as we Working together with other fathers in improve our relationship with our sons the camp, planning and implementing and continue to build great memories. for the competition gives our sons a In the end, I’m sure my son will be a glimpse, a simulation of how it should good father too one day.