112 years Towards A Progressive Campus Press | vol. LXXXVii No. 9 | WEDNESDAY, 2 SEPTEMBER 2015

CONFERRAL. Julio O. Sy, an Outstanding Sillimanian in Business, is given the degree of Doctor of Humanities, honoris causa, last Aug. 26 at the Claire Isabelle McGill Luce Auditorium. Two Hibalag events cancelled due to miscommunication By Paulynne Joyce R. dela Cruz to be the first event on the night Dumaghetto pushed through and Ray Chen S. Bahinting of Aug. 25, but Honda, one of the event without them. the major sponsors of Hibalag, Schenitte Tingas, ComSO THE COMMITTEE ON requested to have their time from chairperson said, “There was STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. for the “Honda a permit; however, there was (ComSO) explained that the Night: Honda Beat Dance Contest.” miscommunication between two scheduled Hibalag events, Charmaine Ann Malata, [our] committee. It was a the Advocacy Hour last Aug. 25 AdvoCom chairperson said that mistake on our part [too].” and the Dumaghetto Sk8fest they are planning to reschedule The events committee of ComSO last Aug. 21, were cancelled Advocacy Hour, but they will still was not aware of the change of because of miscommunication. discuss it within the committee. time because they assumed that the Advocacy Hour is an event Meanwhile, Dumaghetto Sk8fest permit processed by the logistics organized by the Advocacy is an annual skateboarding event committee was for 2p.m. Because Committee (AdvoCom) of the attended by skateboarders from of the city ordinance that says UNWAVERING ADVOCACY. Medical Technology Society representative, Student various places outside DumagueteCity. that Perdices St. cannot be closed Juri Nazareth Ochotorena wins the Mr. Hibalag 2015 title last Aug. 26 at Government (SUSG) that Dumaghetto Skate Fest organizers from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., the logistics the Hibalag Booth Festival grounds. PHOTO BY Lucille Jean Raterta gives various organizations in is the main organizer of the event. committee of ComSO processed Silliman University a chance This was supposedly in partnership a permit rescheduling it to 8 p.m. to promote their advocacies. with ComSO and SUSG, but Shaira Althea Calle, one of the COPVA dept raises funds for Advocacy Hour was supposed due to some miscommunication, continue to page 4...

By Jann VianseeWoodward O. Cardenas and theaterdemonstrated,” SyGaco said. Three Sillimanians crashed in bike Woodward Little Theater, THE SPEECH AND THEATER according to SyGaco, is where ARTS DEPARTMENT OF THE students will practice and produce By Ray Chen S. Bahinting accident,out in the middleone of theinjured ride. kay ako man pud ang ga-drive then and Paulynne Joyce R. dela Cruz COLLEGE OF PERFORMING small plays every semester. With no driver to control the while nag-drive ko, nikalit ra’g black AND VISUAL ARTS (COPVA) “It will serve as a classroom for bike, it hit the hump, which made out, nikalit lang ko ug pass out while presented “Reminiscences” to the theater subjects, a place for daily THREE SILLIMANIANS GOT it flip and threw the three students nag-drive.” (“I don’t think it’s their practice as well as mounting small into an accident after their rented on the road. Megan was injured in [ME students] fault because I’m the raise funds for the rebuilding of bike hit a hump and crashed the head and remained unconscious one who drove [the bike], then while the Woodward Little Theater last shows and plays every semester by near the College of Performing until she was carried in a tricycle. I was driving, I suddenly passed out.”) Aug. 26 at the Luce Auditorium. the students. Usually, the shows Arts Building 2 last Aug. 27. One of her friends rushed into ME students looked for a The fundraising show alsogiven here are for free,” SyGaco said. The first year students were the bike rental’s station, which tricycle and rushed Tiu to the launched the 50th anniversary of Dr. Belen Caligacion, director Megan Marie Tiu, a medical was at the Luce Auditorium Silliman University Medical Center. the department in 2019. Sonia of the show, said that they wanted technology student and driver of foyer, and asked for assistance. Tiu said that her CT scan results SyGaco, the chair of the Speech Woodward Little Theater to be the bike, Kent Anthony Ardonia, The bike was owned byshowed no serious head injuries. and Theater Arts department, said rebuilt as a laboratory for students and Jaykel Arranguez, who Renaldo Malazarte Jr. and Kent It only showed an external blood that the show staged excerpts of the since it is “too expensive” to do a are both engineering students. John Dolino, both mechanical clot, which causes dizziness. plays performed in the past 50 years. production at the Luce Auditorium. The accident happened around engineering (ME) students. Gens Puracan, ME governor, “Woodward Little Theatre is a COPVA alumna Onna Rhea Quizo 10:15 p.m. when Tiu, who was According to Tiu, there was said that they always remind said that Woodward Little Theater riding the bike with Ardonia nothing wrong with the bikes. people who rent ME bikes to laboratory for all speech and theater ~ and Arranguez, suddenly passed Tiu said, “I don’t think ila tong sala think of safety before they ride. majors as well as theatre enthusiasts needs to be restored because the Luce to showcase their talents. For us to Auditorium is expensive for students. produce world class artists, Silliman “Luce is very expensive for students. University needs a space where theatre Also, Woodward is small, [and] if [the] Former SU journalism director lectures history plays and the arts will be shown continue to page 4... By Andrea Dawn E. Boycillo Ty later published his own on campus, hit like a thunderbolt: newsmagazine, The Examiner, and ‘Martial Law Declared!’” he said. DR. CRISPIN C. MASLOG, former was elected to the Board of Trustees Maslog recalled that Negros director of the School of Journalism (BOT) of Silliman University. Express and the Weekly Sillimanian Students donate hair for and Communications (1967-1982) According to Maslog, Ty told the (tWS), two of the community and author, gave a lecture entitled BOT at a meeting on Aug. 18-20, newspapers at that time, were closed. By Jameela Antoniettecancer I. Mendoza patients “In the Beginning Was the Word: 1964, that the anti-Communist battle Its offices were raided by the military. Aira Trespeces, a member of Pan How the College Began” last Aug. must be waged in the minds of men by “[Both papers] joined the student Hellenic Society and organizer of 25 at the Multi-Purpose Room. journalists trained in the democratic movement nationwide against the THE PAN HELLENIC SOCIETY the event, said that the hair will In his lecture, Maslog talked tradition. The BOT agreed to his dictatorship of the late President in Silliman University gave free either be made into wigs or practice about the history of the College proposal to set up a School of Ferdinand Marcos. They often haircuts for students who were materials for the wig makers. of Mass Communication (CMC) Journalism to train such journalists. carried news critical of the policies willing to donate their hair to cancer For female students with natural and how City and its “Dumaguete City woke up early of the school administration and patients and survivors in a project last hair, a required length of at least 12 media were affected when Martial as usual, expecting another of those the government,” Maslog said. Aug. 22-24 at their Hibalag booth. inches must be donated to make a Law was declared on Sept. 21, 1972. unruffled, unhurried mornings Former editors Bert Pontenila of “Lose Hair to Raise Care” is a wig out of their hair. In the process of The idea for the then School of that this City of Gentle People Negros Express and Dionisio Baseleres three-day project aimed to show wig making, 1-3 inches will be cut off. Journalism and Communications was famous for,” said Maslog. of tWS, and some 40 students of the support for cancer patients and For students with hair treated started with Leon Ty, a leading Filipino “At six o’c lock news cast from DYSR, School of Journalism at that time survivors who lose their hair in with chemicals like hair dye, the lawyer and journalist in the 1960s. the popular local radio station located continue to page 4... the process of chemotherapy. continue to page 4... the weekly sillimanian the weekly sillimanian 2 twsopinion 2 September 2015 2 September 2015 twsfeatures 3 Move On, Never Forget Stomping Kicks: The NDBC Experience he 11-day Founders Celebration is over, and the Silliman community is now By Nurilyn J. Elli trying to get over the Hibalag fever in order to focus on the remaining class on the truth that passion for improving to be the crowd favorite totally boosted based and each crew lack members different vibes,” Glenn emphasized. days before sem break. dancing comes with great struggle. our confidence more,” added Alesch. for NBDC Season 2. Consequently, Renegade wanted to be the catalyst TAs everyone’s undergoing the “Hibalag hangover,” reflecting on the celebration “Great dancers are not great because of Tight Beat (The Title Preserver) The crew was named Tight Beat a suggestion of merging the crews of change when it comes to dancing. is inevitable. their technique; they are great because The Tight Beat crew has established because their movement should be as sprung and so Renegade was born. In their performance in the Final This year’s Hibalag celebration, spearheaded by the Silliman University of their passion.” – Martha Graham an excellent reputation since the tight as a locked chain and as graceful According to Glenn Edward Battle of NBDC Season 2, Renegade Student Government (SUSG), is unique. First, two days were added to the usual 9-day celebration. This gave more room for new events like Dormers Got Talent With the theme “Blast from early ‘90s. It has been recognized and hype as the way a beat flows. Dumigpi, one of the choreographers showed what it’s like to be unique. and Talentadong Sillimanian. It also started with an SU Church service at the the Past,” the Negros Best Dance not only in the province of Negros “Don't Stop the Limit, Push the of Renegade, the crew was named The Newbiez (The Great Rookies) Amphitheatre, dedicating the celebration to God Almighty. Having a theme song Crew (NBDC) Season 2 once again Oriental but also in the country Limit” is the crew’s motto. This reminds that way because they “wanted to From the crew name itself, for Hibalag is also commendable. brought people from all walks of life members of The Newbiez are all Three bands – Hale, Calalilly, and – were present to make the in this side of who rookies in hiphop dancing. But celebration more festive. Myx VJ Chino, singer TJ Monterde, and DJ McCoy also spiced things up in the booth area. shared the same passion for dancing. when it comes to perseverance, their On the other hand, the issues were also unique – most also happened for the first NBDC Season 2 underwent some hearts are always filled with it. There time. Last Aug. 19, the Parade of Lights, formerly known as Torch Parade, had a tailoring in organizing the Final Battle, were no days that this crew passed different route. ComSO was informed only on the last minute before the parade that which included the removal of the “wild a practice, and complete attendance the road along the Rizal Boulevard was closed due to the preparations for Earthday card”: giving the crews who did not in the crew is a must. No absences. Jam, so they changed the route from the boulevard to the road going to the market area before reaching Channon gate. make it to the top 10 a second chance. No excuses. Done. It’s because they The 69th Miss Silliman Pageant Night had its blunder when the agreement to Despite this major change, the NBDC always remind themselves that these only select top five contestants and the criteria were not upheld and judges were not Season 2 committee undeniably put up are “part of their training as dancers.” oriented about the rules and scoring. a wonderful show for the Negrenses. For The Newbiez members, Events got cancelled and sponsor issues also rose. Last Aug. 25, Advocacy “It was more properly organized skipping meals, having scars and Hour was supposed to be the first event of the night, but it got cancelled because Honda, one of the major sponsors, requested to have their time from 4 p.m. to 10 this year, which resulted to better injuries, quarreling in the group and p.m. for their event. Dumaghetto Sk8fest, an annual skateboarding event that’s set ups, internationally inclined having problems with finances are supposed to be held in Silliman was also cancelled because of permit problems and How it is judges, and better strategic plans,” nothing because of the continuous miscommunication among the organizers. Back when I was a freshman, Life isn’t about how much we are flooded with assignments said Chelsie Balmadres, one of the support that their family, friends, Meanwhile, SUSG President Kirk Philip Emperado clarified to the Weekly chairs of NBDC Season 2 committee. and loved ones show to them. Sillimanian (tWS) that the issue of having the two competing motorcycle companies Hibalag was this one event where gain from doing what is expected or an opportunity to go as sponsors, Honda and Yamaha, was resolved. Emperado said that Honda was able I had fun with friends. Now that of us; it is what we experience home and do something else. A dance enthusiast, Shahadat Last year, The Newbiez only advanced to understand because Yamaha was there only for a day. I’m in my third year, I wasn’t from doing it that counts. At its core, Hibalag was part Samsurin added that the event as a to the top 5, but this year’s NBDC was Chairperson and CEO of the Direct to Consumer (DTC) Promos Inc. Ed Dames able to witness anything worth whole was “successful and motivating” a blessing to the crew. Jeffrey Regalado, said in his lecture last Aug. 24 that there are two kinds of mistakes: stupid mistakes Sometimes, of the Silliman experience. It remembering as projects, exams, was a time of gathering for all with the dance crews showcasing crew choreographer, shared that there and smart mistakes. He said that smart mistakes are the ones that make people grow not only flips but also genres like were no expectations at all prior to the upon deciding not to commit these again, while stupid mistakes are repetitive. Some and a lot of other schoolwork Black Magic Sillimanians as we celebrated mistakes of student leaders, committees, and other groups (including tWS, as the occupied my head every time Founder’s Day. We could have waacking, voguing, and krumping. announcement of winners because “all publication had its share of errors) during the Hibalag week were indeed cringe- I went around the booth area. shared experiences with the The NDBC was blazing on its the participating dance crews are great.” worthy, but these could only be classified as smart ones if everyone would move on I can still remember the time second season not just because it served Jeffrey also added that the members’ without forgetting their consequences. These mistakes should be taken as lessons for alumni. We have failed to see its when I went on a food trip Anonymous value. Deadlines, workflows and its purpose of showcasing terrific dedication in dancing led them to the future student leaders and pioneers. dance moves. Rather, it was a means of winning the title as NDBC Season 2. As everyone wait for press releases on issues, clarifications from leaders, or errata with my friends as we watched upcoming exams filled our heads Photo credits to Leandro T. Credo from tWS, students should have this attitude to remember mistakes because after all, whatever was on the stage. We we fail to see what college is as our teachers drowned us with recognizing the various top performing On Final Battle Night, The Newbiez the student government, organizations, committees, school publications, and other did not care what the event was all about- learning about life. expectations that we would do dance crews that Negros Oriental has for winning in “It’s Showtime,” a them the whole time to never fail in stray from what is accustomed here incorporated dance styles like swag, groups are all avenues for learning. Success can be measured as to how these groups as long as we enjoyed the night to show which only a few are aware of . Philippine noontime musical variety pushing every edge of the boundary in Dumaguete in terms of dancing.” krump, waacking, tricks, b-boying, are able to pick themselves up after every failure and carry on trying.~ I’m not talking about going it within the two week event. together. This year, my friends to a classroom and reading The event has lost its value for From 21 crews who auditioned in show broadcast on ABS-CBN. because “failing is just another Upon joining NBDC, Renegade which were clearly and cleanly executed. were all out there busy with books, I mean going out and me as these problems have stirred this year’s NBDC, three crews have Alesch Caballero, a member of lesson to strengthen something.” shared that they have come The crew’s motto that has always been their lives. Either they were with experiencing what life has to offer. my head. Students are not robots; proved their worth of being the “second Tight Beat, said that despite being Renegade (Catalyst of Change) up with realizations from the carried by the members led them to me doing schoolwork or they Hibalag was supposed to we need a breather, especially generation of dance floor royals.” They composed of new members, bringing They wouldn’t have been NBDC comments of the judges that inspire who and what they are now as a crew. sillimaniansspeak went back to their hometowns. be one of those times when when finals is coming and we serve as an embodiment of authentic the name of the crew, and being Season 2 1st runner-up if it hadn’t been them to do better in dancing. “Dancing is not what we want; It was hard realizing this was we got to interact with our resume classes. Hopefully, the and dedicated dance enthusiasts who first-timers in the competition,for the brilliant idea which originated “We learned that musicality and it is who we are.” -- The Newbiez Compiled by Jessica A. Remata supposed to be something fellow Sillimanians. It was not flood of schoolwork was worth believe that excellence in dancing “2nd runner up is an achievement from a friend of the crew, Jim Kristoffer creativity is also important. Being able It’s not just about acquiring and for us, the students, to enjoy. meant as some break where we more than what could have been means embracing the soul of dancing and the feeling was extraordinary.” Sino-ag. Back then, there was no to move with fore is one thing but being mastering techniques but the passion with technique and with passion. “…It was really hard to grasp the Renegade but BMO and Eminence able to move to the music is another. It and spirit to overcome the struggles in “Do you think that the scoring the Moreover, these dance floor royals wants and likes of the judges to reach United, which both joined the NBDC means that it’s okay to not go all out unity that makes a group worthy to be ~ candidates for the Miss Silliman was fair? Mga Hinaing ng Isang Mamamahayag have lived up a life which is centered our goal of winning…. But being able Season 1. Both crews are Silliman- every time; different dance styles have called as Negros Best Dance Crew. Why or why not? ” I hardly think it is fair for the judges, candidates, and audience that 60% of the results were already de- Ang Silliman ay isang lugar sa telebisyon, at mababasa sa Kami ay naglalahad lamang ng cided before pageant night. Thirty percent for the press launch was just downright ridiculous. That event kung saan hinuhubog ang mga pahayagan na maraming mga katotohanan. Bawat magandang existed for the sole purpose of formally introducing the candidates and giving the student body a sneak mag-aaral sa pananampalataya mamamahayag ang pinapatay kilos ay aming isusulat para Lessons from a C Student peek of what they had to offer; it shouldn’t have weighed that much. Nobody really watches a beauty By Eric Gerard D. Ruiz at katalisikan. Tinuturuan tayo dahil kanilang mga sinusulat sa malaman ng mga mag-aaral. one of the country’s leading gold Know who you are, your core on it. He emphasized in his lecture in finding new ventures and pageant for the press launch. People pay money for pageant night and that’s when the candidates pull sa Silliman na maging tapat at producers. Realizing that his career beliefs and values, and your that this generation is an “Internet turning it to a profitable business. all the stops to showcase what they can bring to the table so, no, I don’t think the scoring system was fair pahayagan. Masakit man isipin Ang mga maling galaw ay aming kalugod-lugod na mamamayan. “Success cannot be measured by is at its peak, Diabo still believed priorities. In his ups and downs in generation,” the generation of Know what you want. Be to the candidates or anyone at all. pero ito ay maliwanag pa sa ikakalap nang walang bahid Alyssa Palencia, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology-II Tayong mga Sillimanian ay your title or your position. It is that there is something greater and the corporate world, Diabo shared “smart creative.” He challenged all passionate about it and be willing inihahanda para sa tunay na laban. sikat ng araw. Pero bakit ba sila ng pagkampi. Ito ay aming when you do what you love most better ahead. At 2013 he resigned with the future business leaders the students of this generation to to sacrif ice for it. During his Yes, it was. The Miss Silliman pageant assures that the person who will win the crown possesses excel- Ang mundong ginagalawan natin nagagalit sa mga mamamahayag? ililimbag nang hindi pumapanig. that you become successful,” said in APEX, then pursued another this very important lesson. He use the Internet to improve their student life, he thought that lency in everything and Miss CBA, who was recently crowned as Miss Silliman 2015, definitely showcased ay punung-puno ng kaapihan, Isa lang ang sagot diyan. Takot Wala kaming pinoprotektahan Baiverth M. Diabo. He is a CBA career that led him to his success. stressed out that he is a “big Jesus skills. Diabo said, “During our being an entrepreneur is what he the true essence of Miss Silliman. diskriminasyon, saraan, kurapsyon, Allan Villanobos, Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology- I sila na malaman ng sambayanan at dinedepensahan. Bawat class of 1992 alumnus, and now Diabo now owns and co-owns believer.” He is a faithful person time, we only had two sources of wanted to be. Everything changed at mga Hudas at panatiko sa ang katotohanan. Ika ba naman balita na inililimbag ay walang president, CEO, and co-founder different businesses like Chicken even during his student life. For information—our teachers and the when he became the president of For me, the scoring was fair but the ranking for the “final five” proved inconsistent since it was switched lipunan. Dito sa Silliman, bawat ng mga matatanda na “mabilis kinikilingan. Laging two sides of of various companies. He shared Charlie, Presidency Capital, Diaca Diabo, he valued hard work, loyalty, library. But we chose to listen to a company. He said that being a from top 5 to top 6 to top 8. It defeats the purpose of the organizers to only have a final five. The organiz- mag-aaral ay natututo kung paano pa sa alas-kwatro ang balita.” the story ang aming inihahayag. significant experiences in the Ventures, DiacaKonstrukt, BTBD integrity, patience, and friendship. our teachers.” His experience in president has its perks, but there’s ers need to have a strict implementation on their program mechanics. Also the judges need to be sure harapin ang mundo pagkatapos corporate world in his Balik- nothing in it that made him feel about their decisions to avoid confusion when tallying the results Iyan ang pangunahing Pero marami pa ring bulag na gumradweyt. Ngunit, mayroon Talent Lecture last Aug. 26 at successful. Diabo articulated that Ram Facturan, Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology- II dahilan kung bakit mayroong nagbabasa sa pahayagan. Sila ay lang akong isang tanong. Saan the MBA presentation room. one should be passionate about “pamparaalang pahayagan.” bulag dahil hindi nila nakikita Next Issue’s Question: nga ba nagsisimula ang lahat ng Diabo is a BBA Management his/her dream and is willing to “What’s your stand on the Bureau of Customs randomly ito? Saan pa ba kundi sa paaralan. Karapatan ng mga mag-aaral na ang dalawang panig ng pahayag. graduate; just an average student sacrifice for it. “Because if you checking Balikbayan boxes?” Sa paaralan nagsisimula ang alamin ang mga bagay-bagay na Sila ay binubulag ng mga taong during his time in Silliman. don’t pursue your dreams, you are lahat, ‘di ba? Pagmamahalan o nangyayari sa kampus, maging may kakayahang i-brainwash He lectured about “The Curious pursuing other people’s dreams,” For your answers, just text the Circulation Manager (09057943107). Indicate your full name (with middle initial), course and year. hindi kaya’y pagkakaroon ng The Sound of ang kanilang pananaw para sa Case of a ‘C’ Student: Navigating said Diabo. He explained that he kaibigan pa iyan, lahat sa paaralan the Mockingjay pansiriling kalamangan. Bakit Corporate PH Using the Via, will not be in his position right ang simula. Lahat ng magandang hindi na lang sila gumawa ng Veritas, and Vita Principles.” now if he hadn’t pursued his dream. bagay nagsisimula sa paaralan. sarili nilang pahayagan kung Diabo is a proud C student. His Once an average student and now Pero huwag natin kalimutan saan pwede nila ilimbag lahat ng QPA is 2.66, actually a B- during a CEO, Diabo is truly an exemplar Eric Gerard D. Ruiz his time but he considers a C. “I of a Sillimanian molded with the ang dito rin nagsisimula ang nagawa nila? Hindi kaya’y ilimbag am a C Student, and I am proud Via, Veritas and Vita principles. kasamaan. Ang simpleng pagkupit mabuti man o hindi. Ang lamang ang mga magandang gawa Editor-in-chief Andrea D. Lim The Weekly Sillimanian is published every of it! I hope you are,” said Diabo. According to him, it is a person’s Associate Editor John Rey L. Villareal week by the students of Silliman University, with ng piso ng ingat-yaman sa pondo tWS ay naninilbihan na nang at itago ang mga kabahuan nila. During his student life, he was dream that matters most. Diabo News Editor Jameela Antoniette I. Mendoza editorial and business addresses at 1/F Oriental Feature Editor Christian Renz M. Torres Hall, Silliman University, Hibbard Avenue, o marahil ang pagsisimula ng mahigit 112 na taon sa Silliman. Maging Manila Bulletin pa yan not an achiever. Most of his grades didn’t receive a Latin honor, but Dumaguete City 6200, . SU PO Box Business Manager Eric Gerard D. Ruiz 24. Telephone number (35) 422-6002 local 243. propaganda tuwing eleksyon ay Kaya’t nararapat na ituloy ang o Philippine Daily Inquirer, ang were A-, B- and C. However, his he made it to the top. “I started Photo credits to JPIA Documentation team News Writers Leslie J. Batallones, Jann Viansee O. Cardenas, https://www.facebook.com/pages/ ilan lamang sa mga halimbawa pagpapahayag ng katotohanan nakikita lang nila ay sinisiraan grade in Entrepreneurship was as a clerk and I climbed up to Paulynne Joyce R. dela Cruz, Ray Chen S. Bahinting The-Weekly-Sillimanian-2014-2015 ng mga hindi kaaya-ayang sa mga mag-aaral ng walang sila ng mga mamamahayag. May A. At that time, he weighed his Ventures, Shrimp World, and Ful Aside from being a Godly person, the corporate world only taught the top,” said Diabo. His lecture Feature Writers Nurilyn J. Elli, Shane Marie K. Canono, [email protected] Benhur David T. Cemini, Ronelyn Faith C. Vailoces bagay na namumuo sa paaralan. bahid ng pagkampi. Ayon posibilidad rin na nagbubulag- opportunities in entrepreneurship, Serv. Diabo said that if he hadn’t he is also a family man. He firmly him that knowing his capabilities gave the students an inspiration Photojournalists Babe Jocelie B. Isaga, Lucille Jean J. Opinions expressed in the columns are sales, and banking. Young Baiverth, pursued his dreams, he wouldn’t stated in his lecture that his is nothing if he doesn’t know how that nothing is impossible if one Raterta, Cheri Lian V. Ansale those of the columnists and not of tWS or of Tungkulin ng isang kay Andrea D. Lim, punong- bulagan lang sila. Dahil ba hindi Cartoonist Hervey Angelo F. Avenido Silliman University. Comments, questions, mamamahayag ang ilahad patnugot ng tWS, “We commend nila matanggap na mali sila? O at the age of 24, pursued a career have those companies. However, priorities in life are his faith, his to build on it. Looking back at his pursues his/her dreams in life. Circulation Manager Jessica A. Remata and suggestions are highly appreciated. All in banking. At 27, he became Diabo highlighted in his lecture family, and his friends. “If my job dream in becoming an entrepreneur, Diabo gave his final and inspiring Office Manager Andre Bonne Felipe L. Villareal submitted manuscripts become the property of tWS. Manuscripts will be edited for brevity ang katotohanan sa publiko. the commendable, and we scrutinize nasaktan sila dahil ipinamukha Layout Artist Gloria Gem T. Lumayag assistant to the president. At the three life lessons he wants to goes in between [my priorities], Diabo realized that he is more statement to his audience, “Don’t and clarity. ~ Web Manager Mariana G. Varela Ito ay isang maganda ngunit the execrable.” Dito sa tWS, sa kanila ang katotohanan? the age of 40, Diabo became the teach his young audience, the future I may disregard it,” said Diabo. than being an ‘entrepreneur.’ be afraid to fail [in achieving your Member: College Editors Guild of the Philippines nakamamatay na tungkulin. wala kaming pinoprotektahang Adviser Warlito S. Caturay Jr. president of APEX Mining Co., business leaders and innovators. Know what you can do and build He found that he is interested own dream]; otherwise you will Maririnig sa radyo, mapapanuod indibidwal, grupo o pananaw. the weekly sillimanian 4 twsbackpage 2 September 2015 the SILLY SEPTEMBER. Who doesn’t love a good holiday? It comes with fun, rest, relaxation, and a good night sleep. And in the month of September, there is no shortage of weird RANDOMspace: and widely unknown special days. 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Cemini via https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/ roundup ThE INESCAPABLE TRUTH Two Hibalag... from page 1 organizers of Dumaguete Sk8fest, among time and that we should said that ComSO offered to reschedule it to 8 p.m., which we process the permit, so they agreed. could’t do because everything was “Days before the event, they all set [by] 2 p.m.,” Calle added. told us that the permit was already The issue was resolved by approved. But on [Aug. 21], they changing the venue of the event ~ just told us that disapproved diay to Bantayan, Dumaguete City. COPVA dept... from page 1 place is small, you wouldn’t have to Visual Theater, but the audio spend so much for the set,” Quizo said. “isn’t so good,” which is why they According to Wanella Ursos, a third might transfer to Woodward year speech and theater arts major, Little Theater after its renovation. the Woodward Little Theater will be Christine Lyka Abello, a first year useful for their department because it civil engineering student, also said would be used for small-scaled plays that the restoration of Woodward that require smaller stage set-ups. Little Theater will be helpful Ursos said that for smaller because Luce Auditorium tickets are ~ productions, they use the Audio expensive especially for students. Students donate... from page 1 minimum length was 10 inches Pan Hellenic Society, was the only Mamhot was one of the 10 female Former SU... from page 1 because these will be used by wig male student who was able to shave students who donated their hair. were detained for one to six months. the Digital Age (2014), News Reporting makers to practice making wigs. his entire head for the project. As Mamhot was inspired by her mother, Maslog said that there was no for Filipino Journalists (2013), and There is no hair length requirement an organizer, he said that he felt like who passed away last February due to freedom of speech, expression, and Crimes and Unpunishment: The for male students. They can shave he had the responsibility of taking lung cancer. She has been looking for of the press years ago, which is why Killing of Filipino Journalists (2012). their head or go bald to show support the first step, so others could follow. ways to help cancer patients ever since. this freedom must be enjoyed now. Maslog’s books that were for cancer patients and survivors. Bacal admitted that when Trespeces first “It might not be that big of a help, but at “The battle for democracy must donated for the university were The Trespeces said that the hair donated proposed the project, he had some doubts, least it’s something that would somehow be won in the minds of men, Crown Jewel: Trinity University by students will be sent to the Donate but he continued to support the project. lessen their sadness. I thought that this and journalists are the warriors of Asia 1963-2008 (2008), Visions your Hair Today-Cuts against simple sacrifice is something that my for democracy,” said Maslog. Shared: The Episcopal Church in “I never really thought that I would be Cancer organization based in Manila. mom would be proud of,” said Mamhot. He also launched four of his the Philippines and the Iglesia one of the people who would be willing to Volunteers from the organization Trespeces said that students who books and donated 19 books to Filipina Independiente (2008), change my appearance for [cancer patients will make the wigs and use the other donated will be given certificates. the Silliman University Library. Philippine Communication Today and survivors]. I don’t regret it,” said Bacal. donated hair to practice wig making. Donateyourhair.org, the official Maslog launched four of his (2007),Genes are Gems: Reporting Meanwhile, when first year According to Trespeces, she thought website of Cuts against Cancer, will recent books, which are Mass Media Agri-Biotechnology (a Sourcebook for accountancy student Hyacinth about doing the activity because she also give them certificates online. and People Power: A Brief History Journalists) (2006), Heroes of Ancient Mamhot first heard about the project, noticed that activities for cancer patients Cuttin’ Loose, Marirose, and Kayle of Philippine Mass Communication Journalism (1999), among others.~ are not usually done in Dumaguete. she immediately decided to donate 12 Trese were the salons and barbershop (2015), Philippine Communication in Meco Bacal, the president of the inches of her hair without any hesitation. that sponsored the project.~ TORCH PARADE AWARDS: Best Torch Design - Aggies Club Best Gimmick - West Visayan Circle #Pinakahayag - Silliman University Medical Students’ Association Best T-shirt Design - College of Education Student Organization OUSTANDING THREE. Silliman University honors this year’s Outstanding Sillimanian Awardees (OSA) Engr. SPECIAL PARTICIPATION: Higala Emmanuel d. Abellanosa, Miguel C. Braganza II and Atty. Ma. Rowena Amelia V. Guanzon during the OSA International Students Convocation last Aug. 28 at the Luce Auditorium. PHOTO BY Lucille Jean Raterta from All Around the World OVERALL BOOTH AWARDS: Best Booth Design - Aggies Club ADVERTISING. Ed Dames, an alumnus and Chairman and CEO of DTC Promos, shares his Best Booth Exhibit - Aggies Club experiences in building brands through activations in his lecture "Events and Activations + Best Booth Gimmick - Silliman Quote of the Week Sports Marketing" last August 24 at the Multi-Purpose Hall. PHOTO BY Cheri Lian Ansale. University College of Nursing The struggle is real when the passion is burning. Association Cleanest Booth - Biology Society - Leslie J. Batallones OVERALL HIBALAG CHAMPION: Siquijorian Students for Enrichment, ERRATA Enlightenment, Development, and In the Outstanding Sillimanian Awardees feature published in Service the August 27 issue, Atty. Guanzon graduated with a Bachelor TOP 10 ORGS (S.Y. 2014-2015) of Arts in Economics from the University of the Philippines 1. Silliman University Junior Diliman, not BS Economics in the University of Economics Philippine Institute of Accountants from the University of the Philippines Diliman. 2. Ang Sandigan 3. Social Work Society 4. Kapunungan ng mga Mass In the Random Space section of the August 19 issue, the bands Communicators that were featured were those who performed in Dumaguete 5. Silliman Junior Business Executives City last August. Only Hale, , and 6CycleMind were the 6. Renaissance Youth Leaders Forum bands that performed in the Hibalag Booth Area. Brownman 7. Chemistry Society OPPRESSION OF THE PRESS. Dr. Crispin Maslog, author and former 8. History-Political Science Society Director of the School of Journalism and Communications, recalls the disquiet Revival, Rivermaya, , and Rocksteddy 9. Pan Hellenic Society of the press during Martial Law in his lecture "In the Beginning Was the Word: performed in the Earthday Jam that was organized mainly by 10. Silliman University Medical How the College Began" last August 25 at the Multi-Purpose Room. PHOTO BY Energy Development Corporation, DENR, among others. Students’ Association~ Cheri Lian Ansale