CJC Bares Scholarship Program “The Program Is a Great Maintain an Average Grade High School Level

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THE OFFICIAL ENGLISH PUBLICATION OF COR JESU COLLEGE-BASIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

Vol. XXXI•No. 1 Member: National Schools Press Association June–December 2013

Community Engagement CGE: Streaming compassion to society

Excellence. Community. High School Annex, and Barangay Igpit. The said Apostleship. Harboring Christ’s Igpit Elementary School. The community was chosen as compassion in molding a better event staged the following the beneficiary after series of EMPOWERING THE YOUTH. The Br. Polycarp Foundation continues to society. activities; medical mission, assessment done in liaison with Words from Nelia Tizon, health assessment lectures, extend help to the community for the future builders of the nation. the Brgy. Council of Igpit. Community Engagement provision of BP apparatus, legal Assistant of the Bro. Polycarp consultation, parenting session, “Recreation and healing Foundation (BPF), acclaiming leadership training for teachers, of the society doesn’t end after the Community Grand and career planning. the grand engagement, in the Engagement (CGE) capping Film viewing, feeding development of this community Cor Jesu College’s 54th program, storytelling, and the foundation will be their guide Foundation Anniversary, voice lessons entertained the and beacon,” Tizon assured. September 28, 2013. students, who were also given The Bro. Polycarp Foundation Held at the Igpit Barangay slippers and school supplies and Cor Jesu College continue Gymnasium and Igpit during the event. Elementary School, the CGE The event is part of the to ponder further efforts as was flooded by the teachers, BPF-CJC collaboration on their they eye to sustain the ideals of parents, and students from 10 month-long community compassion to the society. Bagumbuhay, Igpit National engagement program for -Julia Niez CJC bares scholarship program “The program is a great maintain an average grade High School level. UNDIVIDED ATTENTION. The students are leap in fulfilling the core value of 85% and above for their “I am proud to be a Cor keenly examining the periodic table of elements of CJC and the ideals of the scholarship. Jesian for I am really blessed for their chemistry class. Brothers of the Sacred Heart,” “Despite the different to have been granted the Dr. Kirt Anthony Diaz Cor sectioning for the socialized scholarship,” said Dwight Jesu College BED Principal students, there is neither Bacalso, a freshman scholar. said with the jumpstart of the alienation nor biases between With ‘compassion’ as its PAASCU thrusts CJC—BED to Level 1 school’s Br. Andre Coindre them and the regular students core value, Cor Jesu College After gearing up for done by everyone in the basic Scholarship, widening the for they undergo the same continues to shed this off to the Philippine Accrediting education department. It is access of education to the curriculum, school activities, the students in its efforts in Association of Schools, truly a remarkable leap for financially struggling students. and teachers,” said Miriam molding responsible and god- fearing youth. Colleges and Universities Excellence,” said Kirt Anthony Also known as the Vivienleigh S. Mori, MA, Assistant to the principal in the -Joshua Tuazon (PAASCU) evaluation last Diaz, Cor Jesu College BED Socialized Program, the 2012, Cor Jesu College Basic Principal. scholarship started this school year 2013–2014. The Education Department has Diaz also acclaimed the upgraded to the PAASCU program offers 1,000 PhP in accreditation as an avenue for enrollment fees, and 700 PhP Level 1 Standards. raising the quality of education With this, PAASCU grants for monthly tuition fees which and standards of instructions the school consultancy services already includes miscellaneous to Cor Jesians. for assistance in institutional payments. Limiting up to 40 self-surveys and preparation With its College socialized students per year for survey visits. In cooperation Department currently on level, the program has started with the Department of the 3rd Level of PAASCU off with 15 grantees. Education, the association also Standards, Cor Jesu College Upon enrollment, the offers CJC training, seminars, BED is eyeing for Level 2 in applicants for the program workshops and conferences in the next PAASCU visitation are required to submit their different areas. through various maintenance respective parents/guardian’s GENUINE COMPASSION. Ms. Chenie Tura, “This has all been possible and improvement to the BED. Income Tax Return for CJC-BED Math teacher presents her lesson with the through the extensive efforts -Nyll Gascon evaluation, and grantees must scholarship guarantees. Cor Jesu Flood awash fright Thursday, November 14- “We left our house and took refuge in our store,” 2 PULSE said Prince Davis, after a sudden heavy downpour of rain which flooded most of Aplaya, Cogon, and Ruparan in Digos City. With knee to neck-high waters, Member: National Schools Press Association Vol. XXXI•No.1•June–December 2013 the city’s gymnasium was rendered to refuge the victims. Raging waters from The Official English Publication of Cor Jesu the river washed away houses along the coast, although there was no official College-Basic Education Department News death toll reported. National Schools Press Conference 2013 SUMAMA KA stages CJC vs drugs First on its 7th year re- were invited and gave their launching, the ‘kontra droga’ disapproval on drug abuse. NSPC 2013 crowns Cor Jesian symposium, A Fight against Jovani Castro Julalon, “Imposing sex education is of controlling the country’s Illegal and Dangerous Drugs SUMAMA KA President said synonymous to teaching kids to population. was held at Cor Jesu College the organization bottom- Gymnasium last November listed CJC for the symposium, s i n .” “I actually have created a new The striking words from 25, 2013. believing that the school’s style of editorial writing based With this year’s theme: administration is taking Juven Niño Villacastin, on Aristotle’s works on rhetorics “Digos City: A Drug-free City; a good eye at Cor Jesians, topping the 2013 National and persuasion. Moreover, I base for the youth, for the future,” especially for the upholding of Schools Press Conference all my articles on a theory, that the Samahan At Ugnayan Ng RA 9165, The Comprehensive (NSPC) English Editorial Mga Mahahayang Mag-aaral Dangerous Drugs Act 2002. everything in the universe is just Writing, held last April At Kabataan (SUMAMA KA) “Highly populated schools 7–12, 2013 at San a cluster of patterns repeating conducted the symposium such as public schools are what Pedro High School, throughout space and time, which bares the ill-effects we prioritize the most since Ormoc City. with this in mind, I believe that of drug abuse, aiming to their monitoring of students seems inadequate, and lack With a number history and the present share the influence others to decline the issue. the knowledge on drug abuse,” of contestants same trend,” Niño said on how Mr. Irick A. Agbon 1st Julalon said. battling for the cup, he wrote his winning piece. District Congressional Officer SUMAMA KA teamed Niño reigned in his Nino trekked to the of Davao del Sur gave his up with the Philippine Drug article disapproving national tilt with Gold places testimony which preceded the Enforcement Agency and sex education to in the 2012 Regional Schools symposium proper and city Philippine National Police elementary and councilors Hon. Concepcion to hold the symposiums in Press Conference (RSPC), high school students. Cadungog, Ed.D., and different schools. and Division Schools Press He wrote that the Hon. Frank Tongcos, MD -Hijasmin Palec Conference (DSPC). country’s true problem is not overpopulation, but Aside from his writing skills, DA: APRAA HoF, BLPP uplifts fisheries BEAM OF EXCELLENCE. Smiling Niño is also primed in music, from ear to ear of Juven Niño rather the overcrowding in Boasting DavSur’s 3-peat this writing, around 78 coastal Villacastin, showing his trophy and urban areas. Niño stressed playing various instruments for the Agri-Pinoy Rice barangays (except in Sulop and certificate as the National Winner in that sex education will only such as the piano, violin, flute, Achievers’ Award (APRAA) Malalag) were identified, with editorial writing during the NSPC. instill young minds with harmonica, and guitar. Hall of Fame, the Department 10 individuals per. ill-thoughts on sex, instead -Romeo Alcazaren of Agriculture (DA) eyes better Costing between P25,000– yield in fisheries in its Banca P30,000 each, the Bancas will Loan and Payao/fish shelter be loaned daily at P50 through Program (BLPP). 18 months of 20-28 fishing Nucl’r tech primes crop yield Set last July 2013, the days, they added. program aims to aid the The DA conducted Aiming for new smart- serve as a solution for farming devised. livelihood of marginal seminars and established fisherfolk in the province an organization for its farming alternatives, the methods that waste water and Scientists used stable through loaning them beneficiaries per coastal scientists from the Philippine soil nutrients. isotopes that are similar to individual Banca and giving barangay. The official Nuclear Research Institute- “People thought that fertilizer nutrients but different free fish shelters. launching of the program is Department of Science and applying more fertilizer on the enough to be detected easily. “The program readied with slated on December 10, 2013. Technology (PNRI-DOST) have ground will necessarily result in This had given them accurate the profiling, and validation of In coordination with ventured on applying nuclear- richer soil, but that is not the measurements on the uptake its beneficiaries in both districts the Office of the Provincial of Davao del Sur. Fisherfolk based precision technologies case,” Rallos said. of nutrients. Their project Agriculturist, the BLPP was owning no existing Banca are conceptualized by the DavSur’s in fertilizer handling and According to Rallos’ group, specifically uses nitrogen-15 qualified for the BLPP,” the local government. irrigation methods. crops are limited to certain isotopes to “label” the intake of province’s DA relayed. As of -Juven Niño Villacastin “The study on nuclear amounts of fertilizers and water, fertilizers that crops absorb. technology in farming uses any excess of such are useless Rallos eyes that the full isotopes from elements that and will only be wasted. Since development of the smart- are natural to soil, crop, and the outdated farming methods farming project will drastically fertilizer,” says Roland Rallos of were inaccurate in applying drop water and nutrient waste the PNRI- DOST Agriculture the right amount of water and up to 25%. Research Section. This will fertilizers, nuclear tech was -Julia Niez

Cor Jesians reign 2nd in national research LIVELIHOOD PROGRAM. The local government continues to uplift the means of living Discovering the presence Amusement Resort, Batangas rubber, disinfectants, weed of fisherfolks with their assistance in fisheries. of an industrial substance in City last April 9–12, 2013. killer, fungicide, and bactericide. banana peeling, Eva Julia Marie The study aimed to Coached by Miriam Follow-up News Niez and Kirt Emmanuel Diaz maximize the recyclability of Vivienleigh S. Mori, MA, Niez hailed second over 20 finalists agricultural residues, with the and Diaz did their research for during the PSYSC National extraction of furfuraldehyde in DepEd revs up K to 12 the whole month of March 2013. Science Technology and banana peeling. The substance “It’s having a good run at this “So far we haven’t Environment Summer Camp is known to be essential in the After series of experimentation, stage, just as what we expected,” accounted any major problem, at La Virginia Leisure and production of nylon, synthetic they have concluded for banana said Digos City Schools and to stay it that way, we will peelings as a good source of Division Superintendent comply with the DepEd Central furfuraldehyde. Recolito Y. Delos Reyes, Ed. Office’s protocols being relayed Ph.D. regarding the status of With the success in their down to our region,” Delos the K-12 implementation. research, Diaz said that further Reyes said. Delos Reyes stressed Delos Reyes added that developments on their discovery that the DepEd has been the DepEd is now gearing up could yield manufacturers doing intensive efforts for the for the upcoming 1st batch of K-12 program; construction heightened advocacy on senior high school students. recycling agricultural residues. of additional classrooms, distribution of K-12 materials, Aside from conducting “It was a great experience and further training for surveys, the department for me that I was given such teachers. He also mentioned has collaborated with stake holders on their resources for TRIUMPHANT SMILE. Eva Julia Marie Niez and opportunity to explore the that 60,000 teachers were Kirt Emmanuel Diaz receive the award from NYSTESC wonders of science, my passion,” newly hired this school year, the better implementation of representatives during the awarding ceremony as the first said Niez. aiding the implementation of the program. runner-up, PSYC NYSTESC Research Congress 2013. the program. -Reina Tenebro -Raya Cervantes Pinay wins ‘X factor’ tilt Cor Jesu Rose “Osang” Fostanes’ victory in “X Factor Israel” tagged ‘Filipino’ as more than just a ‘caregiver’ in foreign land last January 15, 2014. Reuters PULSE 3 reported that ‘she hopes her popularity in the show will shine light on Israel’s Member: National Schools Press Association Vol. XXXI•No.1•June–December 2013 low-paid foreign workers, which include 20,000 Filipinos.’ The 47 year-old The Official English Publication of Cor Jesu won the Isreali audience’s hearts and left the judges on their feet. News College-Basic Education Department CFA launches 4 Peace 1 World “We want to make people CFA pursues its advocacy understand that peace is through an integrated possible despite differences. If communication program we will work together, even founded on Christian values. in our own little ways, we can This involves Citizenship promote peace.” Education, Poverty Alleviation, Message given by the Environmental Concern, Peace Training Department Head of Camps, Media Programs and Communication Foundation other workshops and services of Asia (CFA), Ms. Bob Lopez, in partnership with PPCRV, during the symposium entitled, CEAP, and the Pondo ng Pinoy “4 Peace 1 World” at Cor Jesu program of the Archdiocese of College last November 14, Manila. 2013. The foundation continues HELPING HANDS. Mrs. Nelia Tizon, Community Engagement Assistant of the The activity proposes that pondering different schools Brother Polycarp Foundation, and some CJC personnel bring aids and supplies to the differences in religion, in the Philippines to develop Sagip Kapamilya Foundation at ABS-CBN Shrine Hills, Davao City. traits, and philosophy Filipino students to be catalysts among people are not to be for change and promotion CJC aids quake, ‘Yolanda’ victims, flexes DPP discriminated, but rather to of peace through various “It is essential to minimize calamities. “What I am looking be understood for the sake of activities. damages and prepare everyone Reacting on the Visayas forward now is that the disaster global peace. -Amiabelle Hingpit in times of disaster,” Kirt quake, CJC has started teaming preparedness measures should Anthony Diaz, Ph.D., the Cor up with the City Disaster’s become a regular activity in Jesu College BED Principal, Coordinating Office in school. Every year, there must stressed in response to the review of the school’s disaster be 2–3 drills that’ll make sure series of devastation which preparedness plan (DPP) that everyone knows what to hit the country; the deadly said Diaz. In their informal do in times of the disaster,” Dr. 7.1 magnitude Visayas quake, discussion with administrators and the wrecking of typhoon regarding the matter, Diaz Diaz said regarding earthquake ‘Yolanda.’ mentioned of a structural plan, readiness. Together with the Diocese as proven by some experts in Having ongoing talks with of Digos and the Brother architecture and structural persons in authority, CJC aims Polycarp Foundation, the school engineers, which adds to the for the effective revision of the has gathered and donated relief safety features of the school’s D P P. goods for the victims of the buildings. -Jean Llorente COMELEC: Nod on DavOc eyes development EFFICIENCY AND EFFICACY OF INSTRUCTION. Davao Occidental— economic development in the current Davao del Sur governor, Ms. Ronette Ayangco, BED Computer teacher, manipulates after a yes or no votation, a second district municipalities of said Barlaan. the Interactive smart board during the unveiling of UPIC. new province was formally Davao del Sur. In the meantime, the proclaimed by the Commission The 81st province will appropriate agencies will on Elections (COMELEC) with exclude the municipalities of Sta. UPIC upbeats debut to CJC its approval from Davao del Sur Maria, Malita, Don Marcelino, delineate the boundaries, assets, liabilities and properties Innovative. Genius. gained most of its hype from residents during the Oct. 28 Jose Abad Santos and Sarangani plebiscite. from Davao del Sur, leaving the between Davao del Sur and Futuristic. the elementary students. Out of the 235,301 people latter with Digos City, Kiblawan, Davao Occidental. Once more erecting its The UPIC has five who voted, 180,162 favored for Magsaysay, Matanao, Bansalan, The creation of the province trademark for Excellence, components: the UPIC pen, the creation of the new province Sta. Cruz, Hagonoy, Padada, was under Republic Act No. Cor Jesu College astounds software, magnetic board, while 55,139 opposed it, Sulop and Malalag. 10360, “Charter of the Province students with its Ultra Portable UPIC panel, and the Mitsubishi COMELEC Provincial Director Anticipating the 2016 of Davao Occidental,” signed by Interactive Communicator, projector. The school invested Maria Febes M. Barlaan said. local and national elections to unveiled last July 4, 2013 at the P640,000 for the acquisition of Ms. Barlaan said that the formally declare its officials, the President Benigno S. Aquino III CJC gym. ten UPIC sets distributed by creation of Davao Occidental province at the time being will in January 2013. Headed by CJC Basic DAKKEN Philippines. will curtail the slow pace of be under the governance of the -Romeo Alcazaren Education Department Believing in the theory Principal Kirt Anthony R. Diaz that technology enhances CJC mentors bag Asian Confab Research plum Ph.D., the UPIC project offers learning, Diaz expects that students the exciting avenue the project would yield better Waving the banner of S. Navarez, BED High School raked those awards. I am very for learning with its interactive performances from students Excellence, five Cor Jesian Guidance Councilor, won grateful for such achievement,” Bluetooth powered pen and during classes. teachers reaped various awards Platinum and Diamond awards Dr. Orion said. screen interface. Cor Jesu College has during the IAMURE Asian Best in Oral Presentation, Best Dr. Tudy also won the World in Powerpoint Presentation, “It’s amazing how learning taken pride for its remarkable Conference on Multidisciplinary Research Productivity Award, gets fun with just a swipe of the milestone in being the first Research on Higher Education Best-dressed Researcher, and and as Outstanding World Peer pen, especially for the kids,” said school in the province using at Marriott Hotel, Pasay City, Best in Talent. Reviewer. Dr. Diaz as World’s Christian Castañares, a 4th the state-of-the-art technology. last November 26–28, 2013, “Fortunately, amid the year Cor Jesian. The project -Raya Cervantes bagging the institution another superior capabilities and talents Best Abstract Awardee. milestone. my contenders showed, I have -Johanne Manapol BIR: EFPS boosts services Organized by the IAMURE Multidisciplinary Improving its services of Assessment Section. Research International, the to taxpayers, the Bureau of Initiated in 2009, the conference gathered numerous Internal Revenue (BIR) bares EFPS was part of the Bureau’s professionals from different the full implementation of its strategic plans for the better expertise in a three-day research Electronic Filing and Payment servicing of the top 5,000– System in the province. of their chosen study. 10,000 taxpayers. The BIR “It will provide convenience Randy A. Tudy, Ph.D., in the province also bared its to the top taxpayers. They could Dean of Graduate School, Kirt save time from filing their taxes seasonal high last August amid Anthony R. Diaz, Ph.D., BED through the EFPS in which fluctuations in revenue. Principal, Leticia A. Cansancio, the task is shouldered by their Ong lastly stressed the Ph.D., Director of Library reminder for taxpayers to Information and Research respective banks, automatically OUTSTANDING MILESTONE. The winners beam with smile after receiving their debiting tax from their accounts become aware of their financial Center, Hermogenes C. Orion, awards in their different events IAMURE Asian Conference on Multidisciplinary to the BIR,” said Mary Urduja liabilities. Jr., Ph.D., Dean of Sunday Research on Higher Education. (L-R Kirt Anthony Diaz, Ph.D., Leticia Cansancio, A. Ong, BIR Region 19 Chief -Joshua Tuason College Division, and Mrs. Jingle Ph.D., Hermogenes Orion Jr., Ph.D., Jingle Navares,; and Randy Tudy, Ph.D.) Crouching Carabao, Hidden Dragon Cor Jesu As a law took effect in Hainan, China, requiring all foreign vessels to seek permission first from its regional authorities to conduct fishing, many Filipino fishermen are having trouble with such claim since China also asserts that it owns the whole 4 PULSE of South China Sea including 200 nautical miles of our Exclusive Economic Zone. DFA spokesman Raul Hernandez says that their act actually violates the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Seas, international law, and rights of our fishermen Member: National Schools Press Association Vol. XXXI•No.1•June–December 2013 to fish in our EEZ under Philippine laws and the UNCLOS. This act of bullying and aggression will only endanger China’s The Official English Publication of Cor Jesu national security as it has also raised tensions with other countries from other parts of the world. We may be the underdog College-Basic Education Department Opinion against the hidden dragon’s territorial wrath but given the tension China has raised, chances are justice will prevail this time.

Resurrecting the Caesars Divide et impera (divide and conquer): three words that summarize how not just the Roman Empire but the modern world was molded painstakingly by hands by the great generals and rulers of the past. Now, after 4,000 years of history in the making, the “Caesar tactic of political science” takes the stage of history once again as it was resurrected by the hands of 523,862 registered voters of Davao del Sur in a plebiscite last Barangay elections as they gave DavSur’s 2nd district the greatest gifts mankind can possibly offer: life and independence. DavSur voters gave Davao Occidental its first breath of life last Barangay elections as the result of the plebiscite in response to President PNoy’s signing of R.A. 10360 (the law acting on DavOcc’s creation) where voters who favored DavOcc’s creation won by a landslide. Due to this, a ray of light and hope shines upon the five provinces of DavSur’s 2nd district: Sta. Maria, Malita, Sarangani, Don Marcelino, and Jose Abad Santos which Sen. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. deemed “to have been impaired the delivery of services to the residents and slowed down economic progress in the district” to be finally be given focus by politicians and have a chance to improve economically. Also, Boiling Point this strategy is said to put an end to Editorial the bitter rivalry between Cagases and Bautistas which almost tore Davao del Sur apart last May Cult of the Politically Spoiled Juven Niño A. Villacastin elections by separating the two political powerhouses. Though some critics don’t think that Davao Occidental “Use what of how much kids could destroy rights has only become a façade to would be able to stand on its feet independently, the region is necessary, an already destroyed government. hide its purpose of becoming the and abolish what is useless” writes Basically, the SK didn’t just become country’s biggest supplier of corrupt has quite proved its worth of independence for the past years Niccolo Machiavelli in his prophetic a breeding ground for greed, vanity, 2 politicians who were taught to make as its 2183.97 km total land area, 293,780 million people, and book on effectively running corruption, pride, and political 2 mistakes at a very young age. PhP400 million annual income passed the 2000 km , 250,000 kingdoms and practical leadership, dynasties; it’s a ground of fatal Now, let’s face it, there are The Prince. A government ran by contradictions that has forever population standard, and PhP100 million annual income many alternatives for the youth to fame-hungry, usually 17-year old exposed the most irresponsible requirements of Sec. 450 of the Local Government Code of 1991 help build the nation but running (as amended by R.A. 9009). Moreover, a region of this caliber and above, spoiled brats don’t seem flaws of the Philippine government. to fit in the definition of the word First of all, the SK is a youth one isn’t one of them. An endless needs to learn to stand independently than to be ignored and “necessary.” Despite having the right council created as a response to chain supplier of politically spoiled be at the mercy of a government busy beautifying the capital to play a vital role in the nation, it the U.N. Convention on the Rights children that drains funds, lacks city of the DavSur region rather than improving the rural doesn’t mean that kids as young as of the Child to create an avenue integrity, and most importantly is areas almost forgotten by the time. After all, this isn’t the first 17 should be spoiled with power. where in the youth can engage and 90% more “risk” than “necessary.” time the Davao region witnessed the power of the divide-and- Because everyone knows how easily represent their sector. And that deserves more than to be postponed; a compassionate, well mannered, brings us to fundamental problem: conquer strategy. Remember that the once measly area called it deserves to be abolished. The idealistic, and educated leader can most SK officials are only after youth can have many ways to Davao City separated itself from DavSur many years ago. Now, become mad with power; how much honorarium and benefits. How participate in nation building. And it’s a highly urbanized, economic booming city that surpassed more when you leave it in the hands can you expect kids as young as perhaps the best one is studying our mere Digos City by a thousandfold! So what’s the secret to of the mentally and emotionally them to have the physical, moral, in school, getting a degree, and unready? spiritual, and intellectual aspects their success? Independence. Because it had a government that learning how to run a government As the Congress hastily passed of a responsible, seasoned leader only focused over a small area rather than vast one, it was able rather than sitting in the office a bill to postpone the scheduled capable of leading a nation? Think to focus on the nooks and crannies of the city and managed to October 2013 “Sangguniang about it, a teenager doesn’t have without any prior knowledge of improve it step by step. Kabataan” (SK) elections sometime the physical, moral, spiritual, and running one. Because doing the Davao Occidental has high potential to become a highly between Oct. 28, 2014 to Feb. intellectual capabilities of running latter wouldn’t just tear our country urbanized area now that the voters had given it the breath of 23, 2015 and leave vacant all SK governments. And with that, they apart, it might just be the first step life and the gift of independence. With the divide-and-conquer positions until all officers are are more susceptible to mistakes. towards man losing its hope towards strategy, it is a step away from a better, near utopian community elected, you might be riddled as Its so-called avenue for child humanity.• that would improve their economy, destroy some political grudges, and finally have the independence they had deserved through all these years. Reality Check THE OFFICIAL ENGLISH PUBLICATION OF COR JESU COLLEGE-BASIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT The Paradox of Excellence Reina Angeleigh F. Tenebro Essence teenagers nowadays have created a old who just learned how to speak! and Existence. new lifestyle focuses on doing things But it’s not just others and According to the medieval philosopher that were considered inappropriate God whom the students are starting Vol. XXXI•No. 1 Member: National Schools Press Association June–December 2013 St. Thomas Aquinas, these are the when the world still made sense. And to disrespect; they are starting to two fundamental things that give evidently, this type of “anti-chivalry” is disrespect and destroy themselves. Editorial Staff something the gift of existence. The quite present in every student body. With such child-like behavior, students existence of excellence in the students Perhaps a beautiful example are slowly taking off the essence of Editor in Chief/Opinion Editor Juven Niño A. Villacastin has become quite a controversy; high to illustrate this phenomenon is the excellence entrusted in them by not just Associate/Feature Editor Angelica C. Carreon school students today act like monsters simple evolution of the phrase “excuse Managing Editor/Copyreader Joshua A. Tuazon who disregard respect to older students, me ate/kuya” to “pahawa ra gud.” A the school but also by the country and News Editor Eva Julia Marie P. Niez teachers, the administration, and even survey shows that 70% of alumni the world! Sports Editor Danelle Gen F. Flores God while putting their egos on display. coming from older batches and This kind of dilemma negates Photojournalist Amiabelle T. Hingpit This is the paradox of excellence. These generations remember a different kind the definition of excellence. But that Cartoonist Shawn Michael E. Fabiaña people are expected to be the future of of campus life where they respected doesn’t mean that it would stay like this nation yet they act like the ones and feared students older than them. Staff Writers this forever. Remember that we, the who would rip it apart. But, that doesn’t Another quite striking evolution of Jessa Anne Marie O. Alegre • Hijasmin L. Palec students, are the future of this world. Nyll Gabriel R. Gascon • Raya Princess C. Cervantes • Monica Pilapil mean schools will stay like this forever, phrases is “sorry mdm./sir” to “laina Life is worthless if you treat it like it’s Jean Diar R. Llorente • Francis Logan • Darren Simon Edem all it needs is a little reformation. aning maam/sir uy.” It seems radically worthless. But by living the real essence Years ago, the words “ate” and exaggerated, but this actually happens of excellence, you aren’t just giving Contributors “kuya” seemed to be something when a teacher that some students yourself and the people around you a Romeo N. Alcazarin • Reina Angeleigh F. Tenebro you hear automatically when you don’t like are being completely ignored good life; you’re giving worth to your Johanne Danielle D. Manapol • Maria Loreen N. Lean talk to someone younger than you. and disrespected in class. And if that’s Marian Hazel M. Pedreso Today, even getting the feeling of not enough, there were cases where existence. That’s the answer to all of being respected is as hard as cutting students mockingly recite prayers and this, act as if you’re excellent so that you will become a hallmark of excellence Moderator Khristine Joie P. Labuni Consultant Jun Rey D. Dequina diamonds with cotton-padded knives. made the prayer before and after class yourself, as Rene Descartes would say: Language Coordinator Edzell L. Bellela Principal Dr. Kirt Anthony R. Diaz Due to the influence of social “swag” a stage where they would push their and the egotistical, breeding grounds classmate to humiliate himself by “Cogito ergo sum” (I think, therefore I of pride and vanity called social media, mockingly reciting prayers like a 3 year am). Evil never ends After finally taking the PDAF off the Philippine national budget in a 14-0 Supreme Court ruling to abolish it, the country Cor Jesu thought that the pork barrel, which enables legislators to pocket millions of pesos of funds, was finally gone for good. But sadly, it was sneakily reincarnated back into the national budget by Sen. Jinggoy Estrada as P200 million Local Government PULSE 5 Unit (LGU) Support Funds which was supposed to boost the share of provines, cities, and municipalities from national tax collections. But the problem is it works like its predecessor in terms of how politicians could get it. Moreover, the fact remains Member: National Schools Press Association Vol. XXXI•No.1•June–December 2013 that this fund is still the same old hated PDAF that the politicians used as a source for personal cash; it’s just pork barrel under The Official English Publication of Cor Jesu a new name! Just because it’s under a new name doesn’t prove that it’s going to be used for good. Maybe it just proves that evil College-Basic Education Department will always find its way to get back on its feet. Opinion Unspoken Reality Art of Cultivating the Mind Kirt Anthony R. Diaz, PhD (CJC BED, Principal) “There are between home and school. When It is, however, frustrating to no bad herbs parents come to school regularly, it know that many parents are not or bad people, only bad cultivators.” reinforces the view in the student’s performing as what schools are Les Miserables mind that school and home expecting. Only few are attending Parental involvement is an are connected and that school VOX LUDUS parent assemblies, seminars, and integral part of educational success is an integral part of the whole parent-son/daughter encounter of every student. Research shows family’s life (Tizard et. al., 1982). (Voice of the School) that parents play a significant Empirical findings reveal that activities which are all geared role in the academic achievement 86% of the general public believes towards improving family relations of their children (Clark, 1990, that support from parents is the and parent-school relations that Cor Jesu Pulse asked some people about their views and 2012). Therefore, it is important most important way to improve would ultimately result to better opinions regarding the DepEd’s newly proposed August for parents and schools to develop the schools while lack of parental academic performance of students. to May school calendar. Here’s what they said. partnerships and build ongoing involvement is the biggest problem It is in this context that we are dialogues to improve student facing public schools. Moreover, calling all parents to be aware and achievement. decades of research show that when conscious of the significant effects I favor it. The rainy months of June and July hassle the As the first teachers of their parents are involved, students if you do not provide enough time students’ start of the school year, which will further result sons and daughters, parents know have: (1) higher grades, test scores, and attention to your children. their needs best and can provide and graduation rates; (2) better to school disturbances. I trust the government for their While we understand your insights into their strengths and school attendance; (3) increased reasons of such proposal. weaknesses. On the part of the motivation and better self-esteem; sacrifices to gain material wealth for the family, let us also be reminded –Melda Carta students, research reveals that (4) lower rates of suspension; (5) High School Parent many want their families to be more decreased use of drugs and alcohol; that the ultimate barometer of our knowledgeable about schooling and (6) fewer instances of violent success is our children... how they and are willing to take active behavior (Williams and Chavkin, became and how they will be in the It must be reconsidered! Besides that the students are roles in assisting communications 1999). remaining days of their lives. used to their current schedule for years, our climate may pose a conflict to the proposed school year. Also, June and July would bring a rainy vacation. Standpoint – Lily Detalla Former Editor in Chief of Cor Jesu Pulse Grandmother of a high school student K-12’s ‘competence’ and now an Accounting Student of Ateneo Katrina Kate Dianne Punay de Davao University I disagree. I am already used to the current schedule. T h e politicians, and the few on the memorization is not for passing, Family gathering, outings and the likes are always dated Philippines’ upper-hand. Not all concepts good but the perseverance and patience on April–May. 10-year education was outdated, so in print reflect what happens in acquired. They are the ones –Andrei Dianne Domingo it was ‘enhanced’ for competence. society. The point is that numbers needed in the long run. But how a Grade 7 student To the optimist, brilliant! To the and words can be plain deceiving many school-age children don’t realist, seriously? that they reel people out from even bother with their education First of all, why was it proposed? I neither favor nor The government’s capacity is what’s real. Say hello to a better anymore because of environments disagree with the idea. All factors must be considered first. questionable. It never presented Philippines in their terms. not conducive for learning? realistic consultation for this In school, a challenge for – Bro. Erwin Sayson Three pupils share a book in an BED Faculty salvation to education. People who teachers to frankly tell their earthquake-prone classroom approved this with each signature students that grades are not lacking chairs. on every document are either too everything without risking them I think I’ll have to disagree with it. As we can see, there Like one cannot learn how to dreamy, or too rich to be sensitive to take their studies for granted. It’s are a lot of problems in the Philippine educational system play basketball by simply reading to the country’s underdevelopment. crucial to tap multiple intelligences, and talking about it, the perception which should have an immediate action. These things must Ideally, K-12 is to make Juan nurture a Taylor Swift, enlighten of a better Philippines in the eye of be addressed first before heading into another challenge in dela Cruz equal in standing to other a Mahatma Gandhi, motivate a countries in terms of academics David Beckham, and not just refine a system that’s not even working the part of the students as well as the teachers. and job opportunities. This is an Albert Einstein. Yet there are not from the fundamentals is vague. – Kyla Jane A. Remonde promising. Add the victory of the enough educators to reciprocate They say that we should be Grade 7 student country’s GDP from businesses a wide diversity of students. And open to change, because there’s and OFW’s; we are seemingly for among them, how many are truly nothing more senseless than I don’t favor it. Students will have a hard time adjusting prosperity. effective in their craft? settling for mediocrity. In this case, to the new timeline. However, I am also thinking why don’t K-12 aside, not a slightest Students struggle with the competence is a low budget for we give it a try? increase in GDP growth is felt by need to memorize formulas and support plus lofty ideas for so-and- so. It’s hopelessly ambitious and – Jason B. Hagonoy a big project’s construction worker. factors of whatever academic BED Faculty It does not trickle down to the less significance it has in them. It will a little less than insanity. Unless privileged, but to businessmen, be a Eureka moment to grasp that proven otherwise.

LettersDear editor, to the Editor Dear editor, Dear editor, Dear editor, Facilities, especially in the This has been my concern The school and facilities are As an officer, I would like to computer laboratory, are lacking. for the past years here in school. very nice, but there is one thing I am bring the case that some of our There should be headphones for The guards, especially in the main much concerned of. I just do wish things in our classroom just vanish each computer unit. Moreover, gate, are not really doing a ‘strict’ that the administration will make from where they are put. It seems BED computer laboratory should inspection with our bags. They an action of putting some lights at to me that stealing is going on. I be separated from the college simply put their stick inside and the open court so the varsities can do hope that the higher-appointed students to avoid further problems they let us (students) go inside as have their training there especially officers and administration will do in maintenance. easy as that. if it’s already dark. something about this. -Arthuro Denque -Jyles Guevarra -John David Macagba -Alyssa Louisse Curato Teacher Third year student Fourth year student Grade 7 student

Reply of the Editor Dear Jyles Dear John, Dear Alyssa, Security is one of the things that It’s good to hear that you have This issue is quite disturbing Dear Sir Denque, we need. As such, guards should be appreciated the facilities of the especially on the part of the students. Maintenance and lacking of facilities particular with inspection of bags. school. Good thing that you have Cases of theft have been occurring has been one of the major concerns of the With regards to this concern, we raised this kind of porblem because in school the past few months. The school. But I think the administration is will try to relay this matter to the the school is also particular with the administration has already taken their doing something about it; especially now administration. security of the students, especially at action with regards to this problem. that the school has already been granted night. Rest assured that we will let Nonetheless, refraining from bringing as PAASCU Level 1 accredited. Let’s just the administration know about this expensive gadgets and taking good care wait and see what will happen. matter. of your things is the very right way to do to avoid such problem. waters hasChina gotten alittle far too with messing with our our shores “Pretty much” sums up whole the world after Yolanda hit 6 GAG Doge’s on take August–May the schoolyear proposition No one’s really sure Pork ifthe Barrel is dead College-Basic EducationCollege-Basic Department The English Publication Official fo Cor Jesu Cor Jesu Member: NationalSchoolsPress Association PULSE Such ASEAN Very solution much break cjc PULSE Comics By Cristopher Loreto So Benefits amaze wow Vol. XXXI•No.1•June–December2013 Opinion the immortal. the killing key to the could finally be found within its framework. These unconstitutionality have been SC.But,the time, this of flaws even after abolished being by keep on appearing and appearing that will beast immortal this fund. At one point, it might seem Government Unit (LGU) Support million identity Local the called resurrected into adifferent P200- The despised Pork Barrel has were MacArthur’s “I shall return?” that Pork the Barrel’s last words came back. Who would’ve thought air intoxicating, the when smog as fresh the air vanished into thin happiness appeared short-lived But beast. the to the kill ruling Supremethe (SC) in a 14-0 Court (PDAF) abolished was finally by Development Assistance Fund Philippines Priority the when like abreath of fresh air to the areas, and to construct sufficient risk flood/landslide/earthquake response system, to map out to improve disaster the warning/ incidence our alarmed government average of 21typhoons yearly. Such Philippines is bashed with an Administration (PAGASA), the Geophysical, Astronomical System to Philippine Atmospheric PHIVOLCS. Moreso, according wholethe archipelago according to causeswhich extensive faulting over Philippine the called Mobile Belt stripped across with active fault lines infamous Pacific Ring of Fire, is ravage through its people? just waiting for another disaster to barrage of natural havoc or is it really learning from yearly the prepared folk. 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Thomas started tapping possibility the of moving school the year from June to March to August to May, of country’s the top universities namely University the of Philippines, the Ateneo deManila University, University, Salle la De physical and intellectual necessities or schoolyear anew to schedule designed cater to potential international students? As four ofSons Prejudice Over atotal ofOver P1.8billion has Our country,Our inside being the What doFilipinothe students most the a need better right practically educational now: system that caters to basic the Facade Killing theImmortal Waiting foradisaster Angelica C.Carreon preparations Joshua Tuazon Mindset It was r e t f A heads of constitutional commissions commissions constitutional of heads House Speaker, Chief Justice and the President, Senate President, transfer of appropriations; however, shall be passed authorizing any Constitution states that “No law some SCdecisions. violates Constitutionthe both and is asubject of controversy since it reinsertion and its creation itself hands. 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Whew! AA beadTwist of sweat trickled downof as I wipedTruth it away from my forehead. It’s already eight in the morning and it’s been two hours since I’ve started clearing up this rice field for the next planting season. My tummy grumbles from time to time due to hunger. Inspecting my work area, I took a glance from the other side of the Igpit River. Just as I was about to look away, something caught my attention. Thump. Thump. Thump… Thump. My heart skipped a beat. Butterflies fluttered wildly in my stomach. I can’t help but smile. My eyes just can’t stop twinkling with such a heavenly sight… There is smoke rising from the school site. “Ma! I’m going to school!” I cried as I ran past our house. I was joined by a lot more kids, most of them are schoolmates of mine who are also going to school with me. We arrived ten minutes after, just in time t o hear the glorious clinking of the utensils prepared on the table. After a couple of minutes, we then formed our lines, the men in white checked for our names, we had ourselves seated on the tables as the volunteers served champorado, and then I took a small bite of “daing” paired with the food. I consumed my food slowly to savor every spoonful for I may not have a meal like this again for another couple of months. This is my story. I am 10 years old, studying in the fifth grade at Igpit Elementary School. Being born in a low- income family, I’m already used to the simple ways of living. Just like any other child here at our barangay, I usually get to have my meals twice a day and sometimes in my lucky days, I get to have three and at least a snack. My viand? Well, I usually have kamote, salt and soy sauce for my meals. I go to school at least two days a week especially when mama and tatay’s salary isn’t sufficient enough to tend to our needs. I have to work in the rice field to earn additional money. Every three months, there are these men in white riding in a white vehicle who deliver and bring food for us here. My teacher says that they are the Brothers of the Sacred Heart, and that they are very kind men for helping us. One of their schedules is today. In their every visit, we get to taste sumptuous foods we’ve only tasted almost only once. As I had my final bite, a sad smile curved from my lips. My happiness was heavenly, but yet, it’s sad to note that I still have to wait for another three months or so to see another smoke curtailing from the school site. This is my story, an ugly twist of truth. -Angelica C. Carreon Marked with

Write. Change. Lead. Ink Pages from our history books have been filled with countless names of great leaders and notable writers who were able to change the world simply by the power of their words. Throughout the years, Filipinos from different backgrounds and walks of life, in their special ways have helped address to the solution of certain conflicts and problems, as well as transform systems may it be within the government or in the concern of the society. Yet with all these, are we, the youth of today aware of even some of them? Well, let me introduce some. I suppose you’ve already heard of the phenomenal novel Dekada ’70 or Bata, Bata, Pa’no ka Ginawa? Perhaps? Well, these have all been written by the multi-awarded Lualhati Bautista. As a novelist, she was greatly acclaimed for her honest realism and bold exploration of Philippine Women and Political issues. She has reaped several Palanca Awards for her master pieces that uncovered injustices and chronicling women activism during the Martial Law Period. Another one is Virgilio Almario, a writer who spearheaded the second successful modernist movement in Filipino poetry together with Rogelio Mangahas and Teo Antonio. His first pieces of literary criticism were gathered in his book, Ang Makata sa Panahon ng Makina, in 1972. In the Marcos era as well, he set aside modernism and formalism and took interest in nationalism, politics and activist movement. As a critic, his critical works deal with the issue of national language. Familiar with the novels Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo? Well, who would ever fail to acknowledge such wonderful literary pieces from our National Hero himself Dr. Jose Rizal? Rizal was known to be one of the greatest writers the country was very blessed to have. Rizal’s works urged and inspired the Filipino people to have the courage to fight for their freedom against the Spaniards. His outputs were considered to be treasured pieces of the Philippine Literature. Leadership indeed, is a vital aspect of any society, by all means and in its many forms. Many have already changed the nation. They were able to transform big things immensely just by their pens, strong hearts, and principles that never wavers. Even we, young as we are, can do something as responsible transformational leaders. Why not start a single step now? Who knows? You might be the next on the list, boldly marked with an ink. -Jessa Marie Alegre and Frances Logan Last Man Standing Bohol, a city once bustling with activity, filled with citizens who harbored dreams and aspirations transmogrified into a seemingly barren ghost town, after nature itself ambushed the peaceful city with a monstrous surprise. On a serene 15th day of October at 8:12 am, a herculean tremor interrupted the metropolitan’s normal, bustling day. The earth horribly trembled. Everything seemed to prostrate themselves before the horror. Buildings and structures collapsed and relentlessly trampled over vehicles silently sitting on the sidewalks. Streets and main roads reclined gaping. Exquisite resorts, and historical century-old churches literally shredded into bits and pieces, wrecked by the horrid earthquakes that had just stirred the land. People paraded all towards the open, running for their lives. According to the information reported by the PHIVOLCS, the 7.2 magnitude seism that lasted for about two to three minutes, has been recorded as the strongest seismic activity that ensued the area with its intensity equivalent to 32 Hiroshima bombs of the World War II. Having been tracked, the movement along East Bohol fault line caused the massive earthquake that led to the deaths of almost 40 people covering those of Cebu, and destruction of 22 churches within the area including the 2010 National Historical Landmark, the 260 year old Loon Church. The epicenter, as said by PHIVOLCS Director Renato Solidum, was spotted at Tagbilaran City. In just a blink of an eye, the result of hundreds of years of blood, sweat, and sacrifice disappeared into thin air like a drop of water lost in the ocean. Amidst the massive destruction of structures and churches, FAITH remained still and stood firm against all odds—indestructible by any means of horror, the last man standing. -Jean Diar Llorente

Not One Less

On that day, darkness came and brought in light. Seven hours may seem to be just a quick flight of time but, on that specific day, November 8, 2013, it has been the longest seven dolorous and fate-changing hours that the people of Tacloban have ever experienced in their entire lives. Violent slapping of the winds, raging flow of waters elevating within every minute elapsing, and debris from wrecked homes and structures hovering through the dark skies disturbed peaceful sleeps that night as Typhoon Yolanda furiously swept doom into the Philippines. Many houses were reduced to rubble, land areas were painted with obliterated properties and dead bodies of over 6,000 people, and the atmosphere was filled with sorrowful cries of mourns and grief from survivors who were left with nothing but themselves. The seven hours of darkness and survival imported great fear and sadness. But, amidst the destruction, the spark of hope remained ablaze, the beacon for starting anew, enflamed. Aides and helps of all kinds poured out from the Filipinos particularly, and people of different races and places, supporting the affected areas on rehabilitation and in springing back into existence. Organizations both local and international unceasingly reached out in helping the victims in getting back to normal. Among such are United Nations, European Union, Dream Project Philippines, Tindog Tacloban, Project Life Visayas, Gawad Kalinga, and a lot more groups. On that day darkness came and made way for light. Typhoon Yolanda may have succeeded in destroying houses, structures, lives, families, and dreams but, the Darkest Storm that has ever stirred the world failed to extinguish the flames LOVE and CAMARADERIE, and of HOPE and FAITH in the Filipinos’ hearts. It left unsuccessful of breaking the country’s strength, leaving the Philippines intact and resilient—not one less. -Angelica C. Carreon and Jessa Anne Marie Alegre Wishing Upon a Star Helpless eyes suffering from anguish pain. Lost and forgotten souls crying for justice and peace. Pierced, bleeding hearts seeking for love, attention, and pacification. In a world where hatred dominates and love seems hopeless, there is but still a circle of hopeful individuals, waiting and dreaming for peace to be a wish come true. Observe the happenings in our society nowadays. All one could see are horrid scenes of grim crimes mercilessly done by ruthless people, whose calloused hearts are governed with hatred and anger, to innocent people, helpless and unaware of what to do. Wherever we go, danger seems to stay always on our roads, ready to assault whenever it finds a chance. Philippines, at the moment, faces heaps of problems concerning the peace state of the country, which is by now is taken at risk. Internecine wars between Muslim and Christian groups especially in Mindanao are already bothering not just the Southern Philippine Islands but also the whole country because of the heightening chaos that led to the deaths of hundreds of innocent civilians. This year, Philippines has been startled as the hostility between the MNLF faction and the Zamboanga government enraged into a fiery combat, blanketing the city with terror, leaving families broken, thousands of dreams shattered, and lives of the innocents sacrificed. Due to the building up of violence, cruelty and conflict, it’s time to open our eyes and hearts and start a single spark of act even in our simplest ways. Peace talks being organized by certain groups so as to stabilize the country’s state, pacify the people’s thirst for harmony and silence, and attain peace along the process won’t be enough to attain such goal. It needs an act, a great change of system and of heart from many for it to come about. Willy Brandt once said, “Peace like freedom is no original state which existed from the start; we shall have to make it, in the truest sense of the word.” Give peace a chance and the world would surely be transformed into a better one, promising a bright tomorrow for the youth and for the future generations. We, who are dreaming for peace must keep the flame up. We who dream, must also be the one to help and work hard for that hope to happen. -Jessa Anne Marie Alegre

Not One Less

hat comes to your mind when you hear the words SUPER transformed his nation into a better one: he was also able HEROES? to move people across time zones and inspire the world by his Behind every suit. Within every personality. There wondrous words and woks. resides, a superman, just waiting to be discovered. But, it takes Philippines as well has its real life version of a superwoman, a strongW and brave heart to unravel that person in you. embodied by the late former and the first Filipina president, Corazon Throughout the history, certain people had stood out, arising as legendary Aquino. Cory, as popularly known by many, has successfully led a peaceful leaders who made quite a great impact and a positive revolution against the dictatorship during the Marcos regime, making difference in their land and to their way for the rebirth of democracy within the Philippine system. Having people. One of the best example all means and source of communication and free expression cut f o r such is the late Nelson Mandela, down, she was still able to encourage and inspire millions of people to former African president support and take part on one of World’s most successful a n d who struggled for African peaceful revolution. Lovingly, she led her people and democracy, fought succeeded w i t h against them,

resonating wonderful p o v e r t y melody that served as an eye opener for those and inequality, millions of people whose hopes were enkindled and fostered racial through her story. reconciliation. Despite of being Super heroes can indeed be real. Nelson banned from his own country, and Mandela and Cory Aquino are just two of those having been imprisoned for several millions of super heroes encircling your daily life. number of times, the power of nationalism, All you’ll need to do is broaden your horizon and responsible leadership, and strong charisma widen your perspectives to see them. propelled him to push through and succeed In the end, what really makes a super hero is a with his dreams of peace and freedom for dauntless and a selfless heart that’s willing to help everyone in his nation. Through his fearless and to serve its people in whatever way it can. strife for what is right, Mandela hasn’t just -Angelica Carreon

Maria’s “No matter what you do, no Unmaskingmatter what time and where you are in the world, people always need help, they constantly need help, and that is what the purpose of Miss World is—to reach to the less privileged, and my goal here is not only to do that but to let people know what they can do to help as well.” These are but some of the inspiring words from Miss World 2013 herself, Miss Philippines, Megan Young. Megan’s glorious victory made her the first Filipina to win the Miss World title since the Philippines’ debut in 1966. We know the lady in pink as a beauty icon. But, who is she before Is it Vanity? shimmering with a crown? Miss World 2013, Megan Lynne Young, 23, was born on February 27, 1990 in 1… 2… 3… Smile! Alexandria, Virginia in a Filipino Mother Flip the view on your phone and hold it at a and an American Father, Lieutenant Calvin high angle, making your eyes look bigger and your Young. Megan, before blooming into a beautiful swan once had bangs, crooked cheekbones more defined. Position your thumb teeth, and loved wearing basketball over the button, turn to your best side, and click. shorts and spectacles. She finished The art of the selfie is one that lots of people high school at the Regional Science have practiced and perfected in recent High III in Subic Bay, Freeport years. As of press time, more than 31 million Zone. Instagram photos have been hash tagged #selfie. Megan, being a timid, boyish According to a recent study, 91% of teens have girl surprised her relatives as she posted a photo of themselves online. You are not joined GMA 7’s talent search Star Struck which she finished top 6 in the batch. alone. Celebrities like Miley Cyrus, Rihanna, and After a couple of years, she transferred to Justin Bieber are perpetual selfie posters, as you’ve ABS-CBN network with her first appearance likely noticed. They’re here to stay. on the youth oriented show, “Star Magic Urban Dictionary defines these photos, Presents”: Astigs and Abt Ur Luv’. She continued dubbed “s e l f i e s ,” as, “A picture taken of you that is her career as an actress, host, model, and peace planned to be uploaded to Facebook, Myspace or ambassador. any other sort of social networking website. You With her career already on the run, many people can usually see the person’s arm holding out the have already suggested her to join pageants, but then the budding queen refused so. Years later, she surprised camera, in which case you can clearly tell that this the mob once again as she conquered 26 other contestants person does not have any friends to take pictures and triumphantly took home the tiara. Last August 18, of them.” This tongue-in-cheek definition doesn’t 2013 in Bali, Indonesia, as Miss Philippines soared higher, make taking selfies any less popular. The subjects she showed the world the power of Filipino charisma. of these photos, thankfully, have started to trade Megan showed her finesse as she topped the “Top Model,” peace signs and “duck lips” for other edits. finished 4th in the Multimedia Challenge, and 5th in the A quick search of #Selfie on Instagram returns Beach Beauty tilt respectively. She bested 126 beauties almost seven million photos. Is this a rise in from nations all over the world, promising to be the best Miss World ever. narcissism, or a cry for validation in the eyes of our Many have attempted but few were chosen. peers? Or is it more of a platform for promoting Truly Megan Young showcased true Filipina positive self-image and self-worth? Make a beauty with a purpose. Now, who says that ugly statement. duckling can never be a beauty queen? -Frances Logan -Princess Monica Pilapil Cor Jesu Feature PULSE 11 Member: National Schools Press Association Vol. XXXI•No.1•June–December 2013 The Official English Publication of Cor Jesu Baking College-Basic Education Department a Local Identity

he day is fresh; everybody wakes out the attention of the tourists and up to the crescendo of early even to its townspeople, these ceramic work noises. It’s a new day to products became the highlight of Tstart making new jars and statues out of the city. ceramic clay and with only the sunrise To showcase the serving them as the warmth that shakes essence of pottery, a off the cold morning air. Within the next festive event was upheld hours will become the busiest period of in the name of Pulapok the day for the craftsman, for it’s the which originates from crucial point of making these items. the word “Pula nga Every day they pray for the success of Lapok” or red terracotta. their sculptures. Pulapok Festival is Pottery is a common word that one way of shouting lingers around the streets of Matti, out the beauty of clay Digos City. It is a product of the clay production in the and the mix of sand and mud which city by highlighting can be found bountiful in the shorelines the assorted forms and even within the cityscape. These of pots. Both the materials are appropriate and soft young and the old enough to be molded to what the crafter are equally enthralled wishes with their creative minds and by the wonderful masterpieces that are dexterous hands. paraded along the streets. A century old skill that is continuing If many good things have come out to develop, crafting urns is a classic from this industry, there are also bad representation of the Filipino ability to things that come out from it. The fact enhance culture and tradition. Sitting that the productions of this merchandise on a wooden chair, they manipulate a have grown, competitions have become spinning wheel and fashion it to their a hindrance to the relationship of desired size and shape after fidgeting the merchants, bickering over whose with it, they place it in a hot furnace costumer is whose. Overproduction is to dry the clay, and behold—a pottery something that must not be overlooked worth looking at and purchasing. To because it may become the starting the discovery of this technique, this point of a downfall of a business. profession became an irreplaceable Crafting a single pot at a time and art that is passed down from parent selling in the next hour, this is the way of to child, and master to apprentice. living here in Matti, Digos City. Many identical stalls scatter by -Jessa Marie Alegre the streets, displaying countless earthenware and statues which created a stunning array of colorful terracotta. Aside from being called an art, this business grew and developed into a leading foundation of economical income for the town within the era. It then turned out to play an important role in the lives of the Digoseños as it became the main support and source of revenue for the typical Filipino family. For always drawing Cor Jesu Sleeping clears our brain of toxins. Have you ever wondered why people sleep? Why it is so important to take some time to rest? Well, scientists have shown that the reason behind sleeping is 12 PULSE to clean our brain of toxins. “We need sleep. It clears up the brain,” said Dr. Maiken Nedergaard, lead scientist of the study. How is it possible? Well, when you’re sleeping, your brain cells shrink to create Member: National Schools Press Association Vol. XXXI•No.1•June–December 2013 gaps between neurons which allow fluid to pass through. This fluid cleanses the brain of toxic molecules The Official English Publication of Cor Jesu that might lead to the growth of tumors. Amazing, isn’t it? Now, it’s about time to stop those bad sleeping Science and Technology College-Basic Education Department habits and give your brain some good night’s rest. -Hijasmin Palec Science Investigatory Project Wear ons go ECO Banana Peel as source of Furfuraldehyde equipped with smart watch features for convenience. Intellect. Accuracy. consisted on placing 1,000 Willpower. The key ingredients g of banana peel on a clean Costin believes that it would to a successful experiment. container where a mixture of soon share its global impact These three qualities were 1,000 mL of dilute sulfuric against air pollution when fully present on two exceptional acid, 28 mL of O.5N H2SO4 and marketable. students in the name of Eva 972 mL of water is added to the Another air purifier is Julia Marie P. Niez and Kirt peelings. The mixture was then the Ohita. Designed by EDL Emmanuel Diaz as they exposed to a pressure cooker participant Jorge Alberto conducted their Science for 30 min, after which, the Treviño Blanco, the kite-shaped Investigatory Project last components are then separated November 2012 to March through filtration. An extract prototype can be attached with 2013 regarding on the use of of 110 mL was produced and one another and on flat surfaces. banana peel (Musa acuminata was placed on a round bottom It is ideally placed together on x Musa balbisiana) as a source flask. After a 3-hour process walls or strapped on bags while of furfuraldehyde. of distillation was done, the walking out. Furfuraldehyde (C5H4O2) liquid left on the flask was is an oily sweet-smelling With its functionality measured and tested for its enabling a breathing rhythm liquid chemical that comes furfuraldehyde content. The from agricultural residues. It when synchronized with other distillation process resulted Having concerns for Design Lab (EDL) Semifinalist is used as a component for to 49.5 mL of furfuraldehyde, Ohitas, along its Airocide the purification of synthetic the steady rise in global air Alexandr Costin, a and three trials had proven it Technology killing harmful rubber, production of plastic pollution and its health hazards, photosynthesis inspired wrist positive. pathogens, users are provided products and as a raw The experiment concluded manufacturers went Eco to strap, the Hand Tree, purifies with a personal optimized material of nylon. It also has counter the issue; fuel efficient air by filtering pollutants such the capability to kill fungi, that furfuraldehyde can be atmosphere for relaxation. extracted from banana peel, cars, electric-powered vehicles, as CO , SO , smoke, and other germs and insects, making it 2 2 Eyeing for the market’s paving a way to a safer and suitable for the production of you name it. agents. A sleek feature allows advocation, the development fungicides, germicides and cheaper alternative for the Yet not only does this its users to personalize the air’s people to use. of the Hand Tree and Ohita insecticides. awareness venture in the world “I’m very glad of the success scent with different aromas for proves that even smallest and Eva and Kirt saw the of big machines; it now fashions better experience. possibility of banana peel as a of the experiment. It makes me fashionable crafts could counter source of furfuraldehyde and even happier to know that my in bracelets and straps. Though still a prototype, the big blow of air pollution. put their own experiment to passion and enthusiasm for Invented by Electrolux the Hand Tree is already -Joshua Tuason test with the guidance of their science will be of help to the research adviser, Mrs. Miriam environment and to the society,” Vivienleigh S. Mori, MA. Eva said. Their experiment -Hijasmin Palec Heart beat detector in locating survivors

Battling to reduce the spaces. The radar technology is and Rescue Teams, namely number of casualties from sensitive enough to distinguish the Virginia Task Force One aftermaths of disasters, the the unique signature of a (VA-TF1) and Virginia Task Department of Homeland human’s breathing pattern and Force Two (VA-TF2). The tests Security’s Science and heartbeat from other living that were conducted led to Technology Directorate (S&T) creatures. the development of the design have partnered up to design Many do not survive being that is incorporated to the new a device that will help rescue under the rubble more than version of the device. teams find survivors underneath a day. Now with the FINDER With the experiments the rubbles. in place, search and rescue that have been run-through, This gadget named as teams are now armed during researchers are now continuing AwakeningPeak from of the wrath Innovation will lead the earthquakes to Finding Individuals for Disaster critical situations where they to develop the FNDER and of nature, man rises from the pass by peacefully, leaving no and Emergency Response or the race against time in quickly creating the final prototype. rubble, armed and ready. damage done. FINDER, is a scientific product detecting living victims. This “It is anticipated that a Earthquakes have always Another impeccable with extremely sensitive radar greatly increases the chances of commercialized technology could brought fear in the eyes of innovation is from Japanese that picks up faint heartbeat finding more survivors. be ready to be used in search man. However, this fear is not engineers who had developed signals that are buried even 30 Last June, NASA and S&T and rescue operations as early as in the earthquake itself, but a system that literally levitates feet of destroyed materials, 20 released and tested several spring 2014,” said John Price, the in the damage it causes to the a building on a cushion of air. feet of solid concrete and debris FINDER prototypes that were S&T program manager. structures around. After series When an incoming earthquake and about 100 feet in open used by two Urban Search -Jessa Anne Marie Alegre of earthquakes in Chile in 2010 is detected, sensors from a and Japan in 2011, engineers building alert an air compressor and seismologists have taken which automatically forces every effort in putting their air between the building and latest innovations to enhance its foundation. The cushion our structures. of air lifts the structure from One of these modifications the ground, separating it from has led to the seismic Invisibility the destructive forces on the Cloak by Greg Deierlein surface. As the earthquake of Stanford University and subsides, the building settles Jerome Hajjar of Northeastern back down as the compressor University. This Invisibility turns off. Cloak serves as a foundation The devastation caused by beneath a building that lets earthquakes had left engineers the surface waves from the craving for more new knowledge earthquakes to pass through in innovative technology. Now, instead of inflicting damage. As they have soared to the peak of series of 100 concentric plastic innovation and brought light to rings are placed underneath the the birth of new defenses. These structure, the waves enter the retrofitted structures had made SOURCES: rings and are being compressed man more armed and ready for HTTP://WWW.BBC.CO.UK/NEWS/SCIENCE-ENVIRONMENT-23715031 HTTP://ELECTROLUXDESIGNLAB.COM/EN/SUBMISSION/OHITA/ and forced into delay to hinder the awaited forces of nature. WWW.TECHSCREENS.COM any damage on the surface. This -Ma. Loureen Leal Tile. Lost something just recently? Haven’t yet found those things you’ve misplaced for days, weeks, months or even years? Searching moments are finally over. Here is a solution to your problem. Cor Jesu Behold this tiny handy tracking device that would rock the stores very soon—Tile. Intrigued? Tile is a Bluetooth device that helps people track down old, mislaid things in just a jiffy. It is a small and sleek PULSE 13 waterproof gadget that comes with a downloadable iPhone app. It will “beep” as you get closer to the device in a 50–150 feet range. You can just simply stick or attach your Tile into any item you use: wallets, Member: National Schools Press Association Vol. XXXI•No.1•June–December 2013 keys, remotes—you name it. The Tile app remembers where it last saw your Tile by saving the last GPS The Official English Publication of Cor Jesu location it saw your Tile device. So what are you waiting for? Grab a Tile and get on the fun. Science and Technology College-Basic Education Department

Project NOAH to gears up disaster readiness “Project Noah would serve warning to the government Project (Disaster Risk Exposure, as the Philippines’ ark against and to the agencies 6 hours in Assessment and Mitigation) that deluge. We would put an end advance from the possible cases provides early flood warning to the ordeal that people have of approaching flash floods been accustomed to in rainy and landslides. The website systems to major river basins weather. With accurate and will provide the water level of that are most vulnerable to enough information, we would an incoming flood, depending flooding. The DOST-DREAM gear Filipinos toward sufficient on the data gathered from project uses the advanced readiness.” the typhoon. In addition to This were the words spoken this, a map of the flood-prone technology of LiDAR (Light by President Benigno Aquino areas in the Philippines will be Detection and Raging) for the III as he voices out the potential automatically shown. production of accurate three- of Project NOAH (Nationwide “If you check the website dimensional (3D) flood maps. Operational Assessment of of Project NOAH, you’d be Some flood models had Hazards), a project of the impressed at the convenience Philippines’ Department brought by technology. Just type already been installed on Davao, of Science and Technology your location, you’d already Marikina and Davao Oriental. It (DOST) that is in the form of know the weather condition, how is expected that all flood models a website wherein people can heavy the rain would be in your will be completed by June of gain access to vital information a r e a ,” President Aquino said. during disasters. Another component of 2014. Project Noah can issue a Project NOAH is the DREAM -Hijasmin Palec Grounding for Upheaval We have been struck by children capable of dialing 911. to prepare for a natural disaster. Solar Night Lights lighten drastic changes in our world Furthermore, it is essential for You only have to be practical, today. Change in technology, every member of the family to alert, and conversant. But let Typhoon Victims change in language, but the have the contact numbers of the us not forget our best armor most noticeable and alerting fire department, local hospital, for protection during, before change of all is our weather. We Offering a solution to the plastic bottle which contains doctors, neighbors, and other and after a calamity, and that is inadequate supply of electricity, purified water and bleach cannot run away from it, so how crucial people. prayer. over 1,500 units of solar night to prevent bacteria growth. can we prepare for it? There are many other ways -Marian Hazel Pedreso lights were distributed across Attached to the top of it is a Climate changes have Eastern and Western Visayas last small solar panel that charges resulted to different types of November 26, 2013 to residents up a battery, which powers a disasters such as typhoons, struck by Typhoon Yolanda. LED light submerged inside the flash floods and alike. In order Solar night lights were bottle. The resulting refraction for us to be able to survive in provided by the Technical of light illuminates the bottle these adversities, we should Education and Skills at night. The creation of the be prepared enough to face Development Authority technology was led by Illac Diaz them. One of the vital things to (TESDA) and MyShelter from MyShelter Foundation prepare your self is to be armed Foundation to supply residents and engineering students of the with knowledge. with a safe lighting system at University of Sto. Tomas. First, you should know the night. Villanueva said that the survival essentials which are your “These lights can help solar night lights are practical basic needs for you to stay alive bring a sense of normalcy to and safe since they do not use for the next few days. Running families, who lost every material kerosene like other lamps. Using towards the nearest store is possession, and some, even their only solar energy for it to work, not an option when you’re in a loved ones,” said Secretary Joel these solar night lights would middle of a catastrophe, so you Villanueva, director general of deeply benefit residents as a should store at least six gallons TESDA. great alternative to cut down in of water for yourself and have The solar night light is their electrical expenses. as many packaged foods such composed of a recycled 1 liter -Hijasmin Palec as canned goods. You might also want to prepare a so-called “survival kit” that has the items: flashlight, radio, new batteries, extra clothing, cash, and important papers. First-aid kit is also necessary. Make sure to have bandages, alcohol, aspirin, gauze, and antibiotic cream in case of cuts and wounds. To organize your household for an upcoming blow, check your house then identify and fix potential dangers such as defective wirings, leaks, and ceiling cracks. Responsible family members should know how to turn off gas, electricity, and water. Most importantly, train the folks for medical emergencies. Adult members must learn how to do cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or know how to check SOURCES: the ABC (Airway, Breathing, NEWS.YAHOO.COM and Cardio), while having the WWW.ILONGGOTECHBLOG.COM Cor Jesu Sole Power. Have you experienced having an important business to attend to and you have no time to charge your gadgets? Your problems are about to be solved for Sole Power is finally here! Sole Power is a device that enables you to charge 14 PULSE your gadgets while walking. Just attach it to your ankle or directly on top of your Member: National Schools Press Association Vol. XXXI•No.1•June–December 2013 shoe and you’re good to go. If you’re worried about it getting wet, there’s no need The Official English Publication of Cor Jesu to worry for this superb device is waterproof. Forget about a low battery and help College-Basic Education Department Science and Technology yourself with a nice long walk. Relax and let your footsteps do the charging. Healthy foods for a healthy heart

The Department of Health had concluded that that the highest cause of death in the Philippines was due to cardiac disease. However, this can be remedied as experts like Perla Esguerra from the Division of Nutrition and Dietetics and Daryl Estrella from the Nutrition Management Services propose the following foods below as the best prevention there is. Here are the 10 expert-approved foods that provide cardiovascular- protective benefits:

Sweet Potatoes “High in potassium, sweet potatoes can help prevent the onset of heart attack and stroke. Potassium also helps to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance in the body, which is important for stabilizing blood pressure and regulating heart function,” says Esguerra. Eating these sweet potatoes for three to four times a week is highly advised.

Olive oil Estrella says that this type of oil helps in lowering low density lipoprotein (LDL) or “bad” cholesterol levels, clearing arteries and normalizing blood pressure and blood clotting. Moderate consumption of two to three teaspoons three times in a week is advised. Berries “Berries reduce heart disease and the chances of developing diseases related to inflammation of the cells,” Estrella says. This delicious treats also possess dietary fibers that helps lower blood cholesterol and proven to prevent certain types of cancer. Bite into these sweet treats for three times a week.

Salmon “Salmon is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids that protect your heart by reducing both inflammation and the risk of blood clots. These fats also work to keep your cholesterol levels healthy,” Esguerra explains. Eating two servings of fatty fishes like salmon, sardines and albacore tuna for two times in a week is recommended.

Oatmeal Oatmeal contains soluble fibers that can help lower total blood cholesterol level, as well as play a role in reducing inflammation in the blood vessels and joints due to Omega-3 fatty acids that are also present in oatmeals. Eating oatmeal three times in a week is advised.

Broccoli Lutein, a heart-protective antioxidant cartenoid in broccolis, helps in preventing the thickening of arteries in human bodies. B6 and folate in broccolis helps in reducing the risk of atherosclerosis, heart attack and stroke. Have at least five serving per week as suggested by Esguerra.

Apples Quercetin, a phytochemical found in apples, acts as a natural anti-inflammatory agent that may help prevent blood clots, Esguerra pointed out. It also cuts off the risk of heart attacks. Have yourself a whole apple for at least four to five times a week.

User-friendly, remarkable and transfers, as simple as software, great applications. bending both interacting Tuna With all the latest in touch- sheets together. Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, tuna is bursting with cardiovascular screen technology, it seems The Paper Tab’s benefits “by aiding in the prevention of irregular heart rhythms, making that no more is needed to add developers from Queen’s blood clots less likely, and improving the ratio of good HDL cholesterol on its splendor. University in Canada teamed to potentially harmful LDL cholesterol,” Esguerra says. Have at least But think otherwise, a new with Plastic Logic and Intel two to three servings per week and it’ll help in lessening any risk of revolutionary breakthrough in Labs. Companies like Apple, heart diseases. touch-screen technology has Samsung, and LG have started been uncovered. A prototype to innovate with flexible having a paper thin display, displays, from smart watches Legumes you could flex, twist, and even to smartphones. Beans, peas and lentils are some examples of legumes. “Their drop it without damage. Other sneak peeks to protein content helps reduce the need to consume animal proteins, Think that touch-screens the technology is Samsung’s which contain saturated fat,” Estrella says. It also contains calcium couldn’t be such better? Then ‘Youm’ and ‘Galaxy Round,’ and soluble fibers that helps decrease blood pressure and lowers meet the ‘Paper Tab’. Link LG G flex, and the reported cholesterol. Eating legumes three times a week is recommended. together several 10.7 inch LG-Apple iWatch project. ‘sheets’ of them and you can With the leap of now have a larger display on a exceptional handling and single file, like linking several robust system, the ‘flexible’ Avocado pieces of an image to create technology is eyed to soon Vitamin E in avocados acts as an antioxidant that protects cells one big picture. transform the present market from major damage and avoids blood clot formation. Avocados also Powered by the 2nd of bulky touch-screens, contain monounsaturated fats and folate which helps lower bad generation Intel Core i5 and display gadgets, into cholesterol and decreases heart defects. It is to be taken in moderate consumption for only thrice a week as Estrella suggests. Processor, the Paper Tab’s tech weightless touch sheets. SOURCE: also offers fast file downloads, -Joshua Tuason ASURESEARCH.ASU.EDU Did you know? Cor Jesu Felicisimo Ampon, who won the Pan-American singles championship in Mexico in 1950, was dubbed as “The Mighty Mite” because he was barely five feet tall. He was also once considered the PULSE 15 greatest tennis player in the world, pound for pound. Member: National Schools Press Association Vol. XXXI•No.1•June–December 2013 The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), which came into existence in 1975, was the The Official English Publication of Cor Jesu first professional basketball league in Asia. Sports College-Basic Education Department Spirit of the Fist

Cross. Hook. Jab. These are three words that summarize an obsession not only shared by the world as a source of entertainment, but as a relic that reminds us of who we are. True, the art and science of boxing has evolved to a sport played not just by professionals but also students. But as a fateful accident happened inside the ring with a young 16 year old dying from a coma from a hook, does it mean the whole sport also goes TKO? No, boxing shouldn’t be banned because it’s not just any sport, it’s a part of our human nature. Boxing, along with other martial arts are the reasons man is still alive today for they represent the raging animal inside every man’s heart. And to take it away is to take the spirit of mankind with it. What should be done though is to make it safer by introducing new state of the art equipment in amateur and Editorial professional bouts. The death of the 16-year-old student boxer, Jonas Joshua Garcia of San Miguel, Bulacan, after falling into a coma during the second round of a boxing Red Cubs rip off Marists, 57-34 match and suffering from internal haemorrhage later sparked calls for a ban on boxing in school-based competitions. Many With explosive shots and 3-point shots, leaving the heavier as Marist’s own Pemon argue that boxing is very dangerous and isn’t suitable as a knee-shaking foot works, Cor Marists right behind on the started to score consecutive sport in the modern era. Moreover, they argue that boxing Jesu College Red Cubs savoured scoreboards. With also the shots. But Vincent Campo and would always lead to injuries and sometimes, death as there victory against the forces of ankle-breaking skills exhibited Brendan Paciones instantly are already countless cases of permanent injuries and deaths made their moves and showed Notre Dame of Kidapawan by Segura, it became more in the sport. But what they do not get though is that boxing, Marists with a reigning score difficult for them to score. Just off eye-popping shots, keeping just like any other sport, is an avenue for man to express his of 57-34 during the 54th as the game was heating up fast, the opponents back from Foundation Celebration held at the flame immediately died as their lead. The court was once inner aggression sewn inside his human nature. Moreover, CJC Gymnasium. everything turned dark in a again flaming on in the last boxing isn’t just the only sport that leads to potential injury Powerful cheers coming blink of an eye. The blackouts 56 seconds, and suddenly the and death, almost every sport can lead to potential injury; from the CJC crowd roared left the crowd and the players game was on a slight rampage once the body is in its active state, it can always trip, fall, inside the gymnasium as Kent hanging but there was no other as Grant Dennison of the Cubs and get hurt. Even in basketball, you could trip and hit your Fred Segura from the CJC Red choice but to stop the game for and Pemon of the Marists head in the ground. So, are we supposed to ban them too? Cubs fired up the action in the the meantime with the score of clashed across the court. The No! Accidents always happen in sports, and that’s something court as he showered the Marists 31-9, in favour of the Cubs. game came into a sudden stop that any man can’t stop even with all the state-of-the-art with jaw-dropping jump shots. As the power source rose with the Cubs leading in 57-34. technology and training. “Our efforts were not wasted The Marists may have caught to life after a couple of minutes, Also, boxing teaches its practitioners discipline like any up but the Cubs took the first the game went back on and the because everyone gave their best,” other martial art. It also teaches the value of sportsmanship quarter lead with 15-5. crowd’s spirits was once again said Jorge Juab, captain ball of Joseph Kieron Fernandez energized. In the third and the the Red Cubs. “Honestly, it was and humility. Yes, it may not be enough to make it safe but and Cloyd Casas began the last quarter of the game, the a fun game.” then again, no contact sport is ever safe. second quarter with deadly tension built up higher and -Darren Simon Edem Even Jonas himself would be sad in heaven if he ever hears that his sport would be banned. And then again, it isn’t just a sport; it’s a way of life enjoyed by millions of people worldwide. It’s a way of life; it runs deep inside our human nature and spirit of aggression. Banning it is not the answer. You could always regulate its rules for amateur players. And if accidents persist to happen, let’s not forget that accidents always happen not just in sports but also in our everyday lives.

2013 Intramural Activities Seniors strikes out Juniors, 8-7

“Accelerate Seniors! it was never enough for the Accelerate Seniors!” Juniors’ five points. Shouted the Seniors’ Adding up their LEAP OF VICTORY. Jean Yap with his powerful spike that made them Governor, Romeo Alcazaren performance in the second dominate the game during the City Meet. Jr., as Novibelle Senajon bats a inning, the Juniors became staggering ground ball in the much more of a threat as Lancers pierces down to Marian grounds last inning, rounding up the they continue scoring for Leading the team with high the whistle blow. Marians were Merka’s bombing spikes, they softball championship game themselves with spontaneous jumps and bombing spikes, the first to serve on the first rose faster to the lead and left against the Juniors with a alternate walks and bats. But Jan Khyle Merka of the Cor set, managing to wake up the the Marians down behind with rampaging 8-7 during the third the Seniors never considered Jesu College Lancers created a scoreboard first with one point. 25-20, in favour of the Lancers. day of the Cor Jesu College the word ‘defeat’ and managed smashing ending to the match But then the Lancers equalized Desperate to catch up on Basic Education Department to accelerate behind, tagging with a perfectly delivered with them later on as Jean the final set, the Marians give Intramural Activities held at the out the Juniors one at a time spike, leaving the Holy Cross Michael Yap performed a good all of their energy for the win CJC Miserior Grounds. and hit out strong fast balls that Academy of Digos Marians spike to the enemy grounds. Juniors opened the first the Juniors can’t reach. Seniors looking straight at the eyes of The set was strongly dominated but with the newfound fighting inning with an outstanding ended the last inning with 4 defeat with scores of 19-25, 25- with the coordination and spirit of the Lancers, it was game 20, and 25-13 in Game 1 of the movements by the Marians and over for the opposing team. fly ball coming from Charlene remarkable bats, no outs and volleyball boys during the Digos left the Lancers down by 25-19. “At first, I was disappointed Pareñas, giving them the settles the game with 8-7. City Athletic Meet held at Don Slightly strong wind blew when the Marians won the first advantage to run and dominate “Despite playing under Mariano Central Elementary by the court as both sides s e t ,” said Chan Castañares of continuously the home the scourging heat and getting School last November 16, 2013. exchanged various styles of the Lancers. “But when we won, plate, leaving the Seniors bruises the game was really worth Exposing under the attacking and blocking, with I was overjoyed. Because it was dumbfounded and unable to it, because deep in our hearts we scorching heat of the sun the Lancers getting stronger and the first time for the team to win make a good comeback on the really did our best,” says Honey added the rising action and more alert in the second set of scoreboards. They may have Bagundang, a 4th year student. in this City Meet.” the energizing spirit of both the match. Together with their come up with four points but -Raya Princess Cervantes teams as the game starts after steel-covered teamwork and -Danelle Gen Flores The Official English Publication of Cor Jesu College-Basic Education Department Vol. XXXI•No. 1• June–December 2013 Member: National Schools Press Association

DACS 2013 CJC black belter drags opponents down

Enveloping the rivals with 2013 held at the University down the opponent and ended Navidad leads into a 12 point showers of strong but steady of Immaculate Conception, well with victory on her hands. gap on the final score and kicks, senior black belter Bonifacio, Davao City. Navidad takes off the claiming the championship Jeradin Navidad of Cor Jesu With only the guidance of offense in her second game title. College takes home the title of another school’s taekwondo over Diocese of Tagum, using “I was very nervous because being a Taekwondo Champion coach, Navidad starts off the her offensive power to have the my opponents are in lower as she put down Ateneo de first round of the match against opponent stepping outside the years while I am a senior,” said Davao University and Diocese a younger opponent from mat. As the match continues Navidad. “In the end, I was GOLDEN KICK. Jeradin Navidad of Tagum on their knees Ateneo steady but straight. with both players exchanging happy because I brought home showing her winning kick, at the same time exhibits girl power, which made her during the Davao Association Her well-trained skills and different styles and tactics, the bacon.” the champion for Taekwondo events. of Catholic Schools Sportsfest powerful techniques slowed it was suddenly stopped as -Zaica Jusmille Apdian

Blue ends tight dribble with Red, 25-24 Arnis de Mano: The Evolution Lifting up the Seniors’ pride, last October 24, 2013, held at nailed the half with scoring Flowing with the fast-pacing modernization, Arnis de Ivan Mazalarte went in for the the CJC Gymnasium. jump shot in 4-12. Mano, as we traditionally know it, has also evolved. Remy Presas, crown as he scores the winning Screams and shouts coming Tension rose and the crowd a master of a variety of Filipino and other Martial Arts systems ball for the team, leaving the from the Juniors crowd filled went for an uproar cheer as the around the world, and the founder of Modern Arnis, innovated Juniors on their knees and the court as Juniors team took lead changes from one team to such, so as to create an injury-free training method and an effective self-defense system in order to preserve the older Arnis ending the championship game an early lead in the first half with another by the second half of with an intensifying score of going in for four. The Seniors systems. the game. The Seniors decided The art’s primary weapon is a baston, a rattan stick that 25-24 during the Basic raced back and went off to make an instant comeback varies in size, but is usually 28 inches long. A traditional arnis Education Department for jump shots but with showering the court with practitioner was expected to hit his cane at the hand or forearm of still, the Juniors Intramural Activities remarkable lay-ups and jump his sparring partner and not at the latter’s cane. This once had an shots, followed by Jade Carillo’s advantage on obtaining a method called as the “defanging snake,” perfectly executed three-point which refers to the act of making the opponent drop his weapon, thus making him less of a threat. However, this discouraged shot in the 6th minute. many wanna-be practititoners, finding the training too painful Meanwhile, Juniors shone and injury-inducing. Such reaction hinted the martial art’s dying once more for the, scoring out in most Philippine areas, making Japanese martial arts four points in the remaining 2 overlap the indigenous systems. minutes, and was followed by an Presas’ modernization of the training method greatly helped outstanding three-point shots in in the preservation of the Philippines’ national martial art and the remaining 1 minute and 27 sport. He taught the method of hitting cane-on-cane during practice, attracting more newcomers to the art and becoming seconds, with only a one-point more practitioner-friendly, allowing such to be taught in the lead for the Seniors. Philippine school systems as a part of its Physical education Exchanging various passes course, and including it among the priority sports in the Palarong and taking now-or-never shots, Pambansa. The “defanging the snake” principle still remained, both teams came chasing for the however in a different application. ball as time ticks fast to zero. By Trainings usually cover empty hand self-defense as well as the remaining 23 seconds of the the signature single and double stick techniques. Other facets of the art entail sinawali (double stick weaving patterns), tapi- countdown, Malazarte made his tapi (locking drills with the stick), and espada y daga (sword and move for the win with a two- dagger fighting). Moreover, Modern arnis also include the use point jump shot and the game of anyo (kata) in addition to partner drills. Emphasis is placed ended with 25-24, in favour of on fitting the art in with a student’s previous training, calmly FORCEFUL DEFENSE. Senior student neck to neck with the freshman the blue people. reacting to changing situations in the fight, and countering the opponent during the intramural basketball game. -Darren Simon Edem opponent’s attempt to counter strikes directed at him. The martial arts uses a ranking system that is numbered in Tagalog, and is named according to the arnisador’s gender. For men, ranks are referred to as Lakan (nobleman), as Dayang (lady) Gascon sets the DDCCS board for women. Thus, a practitioner may be called as Lakan Isa, or Dayang Dalawa, according to their rank, being the zero degree Establishing eye-popping opponents coming from Holy king on their battlefield. It was as a probationary for some Modern Arnis institutions. In addition to the ranks, titles such as Datu, strategies and brow-raising Cross Academy of Malalag, declared as a draw but Gascon Commmissioner, Master of battlefield patterns, fourth year Holy Cross Academy of Malita, managed to outscore Vegara Tapi-Tapi, Senior Master, Punong-Guro, high school chess player Nyll and St. Mary’s Academy, leaving with two points ahead. He was etc., are granted to certain high-ranking Gabrylle Gascon of Cor Jesu them hanging over the edge crowned champion for board individuals. College emerged victorious with no chances of returning one and will compete in the Modern arnis is more after the head-turning draw back his attacks with the same upcoming DACS. than a martial art. It match against Carlo Vegara of level of power and strategy. “The game went pretty well teaches more than Holy Cross Academy of Sulop, But, Gascon found his fighting with canes; since it was all just a pillow to with the score of 4.5 against 2.5, match as he met Vegara and it teaches honor and bring,” said Gascon. held at Rogationist Academy, fought for the championship discipline as a way Toril, Davao del Sur last August crown in his last game. With Meanwhile, Carl Anunciado of life. It reflects 27–29, 2013. the heat rising up, both in board two brought home the the struggles of the Boiling tension adds up dangerous players exchanged bronze medal for the school and arnisador to achieve discipline, honor, the intense heat inside the various aggressive offenses, both players were declared as and control of his the overall champions for the enclosed room as Gascon mind-rattling strategies, and inner nature. makes his moves, forcing sweat threatening moves, leaving men’s chess division. -Angelica Carreon to leak from the foreheads of his both with only a pawn and the -Danelle Gen Flores