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Towards A Progressive Campus Press | vol. LXXXiI No. 8 | WEDNESDAY, 12 AUGUST 2009

SU gears up for Hibalag

By April Joyce MdR. Aquino and Jeahan Virda B. De Barras Despite the ongoing economic recession and concerns on organizations expenses, this years Hibalag Booth Festival will continue, said Dr. Nichol Elman, Founders Day Committee Vice-Chairperson and Security Officer-in-Charge. One of the university administrators concerns was the cost of Hibalag activities. Organizations spend too much for activities. An average organization would need at least Php 10,000, excluding the registration fee and the expenses for the booth operation, said Jose Mari Jonathan Antonio, former Student Organizations and Activities Division Head. However, Elman said that students can still enjoy a quality Founders Week experience without spending a large sum of money and that what we have to do is just cope with the situation and work together. He added that Sillimans traditions should not diminish just because of financial difficulty. This years Hibalag will also be extended to eight days compared to last years seven, as it will open on August 21 and end on the 28th. Booth constructions will start on August 13. New activities According to Hibalag programs chairperson Alvin Roy Gaudan, the campus organizations collaborated with one another to come up with interesting activites for every night of the Founders Week celebration. Among this years activities are the Mr. Silliman pageant, Love Beats Dating Game, Environmental Fashion Wars, and Motorcycle Turtle Race. In addition, the committee encourages students to make the most of the Hibalag Booth Festival. We want to erase the connotation of the Hibalag being boring. How will you enjoy if you go home during Founders Week? Gaudan said. No security changes Elman said that the three-level security implemented last year will still be followed. Some guards will be assigned at the entrance gates, while some will control the flow of people at the circular fence encircling the Hibalag booths and inspect the premises of the inner rings. The security personnel will also check bags upon entering the festival area to make sure that no liquor or dangerous objects are brought in. They will also check the compartments of cars and motorbikes upon entering the campus. Assistance from the local police will also be asked in securing the campus during the festival. We need the cooperation of the people and the support of the student government. We want them to be on the watch, Elman said.

LABAN. Prof. Francisco Ablong and his 3 year old grandson Shem Samuel Ablong, were all in yellow during Cory Aquinos memorial service at SU Church last August 5.

SU Marine Lab to be named after Alcala

By Karla Krystle W. Lezama In honor of former university president and world-renowned scientist Dr. Angel C. Alcala, the Silliman University (SU) Marine Laboratory will be renamed as Dr. Angel C. Alcala Environment and Marine Science Laboratories in a ceremony to be held during the Founders Week celebration. Renaming certain facilities is part of our larger efforts to develop a culture of gratitude not only to our donors, alumni and friends, but also to those among our personnel who have given extraordinary services to the university, said SU President Dr. Ben Malayang III. According to Malayang, there are two ways to honor people who have given due recognition to the university. First is by inscribing their names in the Heritage Builders Wall and second, by naming certain university facilities in their honor based on the following criteria: accumulated prestige and recognition in academic performance, initiated new programs within the university that have expanded the value of the university to its students, and outstanding performance as faculty, staff or alumni. In the case of Dr. Alcala, it is clear that he immediately meets most of the criteria. For this reason, we find it appropriate to make the marine lab a permanent landmark of Dr. Alcala so that all those who go there will always be reminded of his excellence., Malayang said. Alcala is the first Filipino to compile the most comprehensive studies on Philippine amphibians and reptiles, with minor contributions to birds and mammals. His fieldwork resulted to the addition of 50 new species of amphibians and reptiles. Alcala also established the countrys first marine sanctuary in Sumilon Island. Since then he has established and helped establish dozens more in the Philippines and neighboring countries. Alcala also received numerous awards including the 1992 Magsaysay Award for Public Service, and the Biodiversity Award from Field Museum, Chicago. He was also awarded as one of the Philippines 50 Great Men and Women of Science in 2008. He served as Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources in the administration of Philippine President Fidel V. Ramos. Alcala established the SU Marine Laboratory in 1974 and is the Director of the SU-Angelo King Center for Research and Environmental Management.

COMELEC to conduct registration in SU

By Emaleen Franz C. Maputi To encourage students to register and participate in the May 2010 local and national elections, the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) will hold a two-day campus registration in Silliman University (SU) on the third week of September. Dean of Students Dr. Edna Calingacion said that this campus caravan by COMELEC will push first-time voters to also vote wisely in the upcoming elections. Last June, SU Student Government (SUSG) President Zapphire Zamudio asked if COMELEC could come to SU and do the registration, but the response was negative. I think they got the idea from us, Calingacion said. However, Calingacion explained that students who will register in SU will have to vote only in Dumaguete City. If students have already registered in their provinces, they should not register here because that is a criminal offense. We should raise the level of awareness [on this matter], Calingacion added. A briefing and orientation on the registration of the first-time voters was also held last August 6 at the Marian Hall, Cathedral Church Compound. The event was spearheaded by the Diocesan Electoral Board, Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting, National Movement for Free Elections, COMELEC and Philippine Information Agency and was participated in by schools in Negros Oriental. On the other hand, Zamudio said that SUSG will also recruit volunteers for the registration. During the national elections, she will also encourage organizations to volunteer as watchdogs.

Cleope represents RP in intl conference

By Kathyrine E. Mercado Silliman University (SU) Office of Instruction Head Dr. Earl Jude Paul Cleope was the lone Filipino representative to the 16th Overseas Association for College Admission Counseling (OACAC) Conference last July 16 to 18 at Chapman University, California. Cleope gave a report on the Philippine educational system during the forum on Southeast Asian education in the said conference. He answered questions concerning the Philippines accreditation system, number of school years, and culture. He also gave tips on the dos and donts when traveling in the Philippines. Around 700 participants from American universities and high schools in 74 countries worldwide attended the conference. OACACs mission is to facilitate global interaction among school and independent counselors, and institutions in support of students in their transition from secondary to higher education. Cleope, also one of the educational advisers of EducationUSA, was one of the 12 delegates from around the world whose participation in the conference was funded by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States Department of State (BECAUSDS) in cooperation with the College Board of US. EducationUSA is a global network of more than 450 advising centers, eight of which are in the Philippines, supported by BECAUSDS. The SU Philippine-American Educational Founda- MOTORCYCLE MAN. Manong Jose Sarsuelo licensed by Silliman tion (PAEF) office at the earns a living by arranging motorcycles in front of the Katipunan
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SU holds Campaign Finance Monitoring discussion

By April Rose A. Abines To enable the community, especially the youth, to relate to the present political scenario, a group of prominent speakers from Manila graced the Silliman University Hall in a joint public discussion called the Campaign Finance Monitoring conducted last August 4. These plenary resource speakers were the president of the Association of Schools of Public Administration in the Philippines (ASPAP) Dr. Grace Gorospe-Jamon, Executive Director of the Lawyers League Liberty (LIBERTAS) Attorney Luie Tito Guia, and Executive Director of the Institute of Political and Electoral Reform (IPER) Mr. Ramon Casiple. There is an urgent need for us to address and break the vicious cycle where politicians engage in irresolute political campaigns beyond their means, said Casiple. Now that the government decided to have an automated election view for the 2010, Guia said that new rules and processes of looking at where to buy more votes among politicians will become rampant.
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More fun, less cost

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hen the spotlight was suddenly put on the financial crisis, the whole world panicked. News about the sudden closure of businesses and of families moving out of their houses caused everyone to put a tighter grip on their pockets, lest they face the same consequences. As Silliman University (SU) turns 108 years old, the celebrations will still continue despite the universitys efforts to cut costs. For many years now, the Hibalag Booth Festival has raised questions on its practicality. Organizations spend an average of Php18, 000 for the construction of a booth, including the booth registration and materials. They then hire at least five carpenters and pay them an average of Php280 for working within eight to nine hours. Plus there are other expenses to worry about like activities that keep the booth alive during the eightday Founders Day celebration. All in all, each organization gets to spend around Php20, 000 or more. Thats a little expensive even for the well-funded orgs in the campus, dont you think? Theres nothing wrong with keeping the tradition. In fact, the Founders Day celebration is the most awaited event of the school year as its a time for everyone to enjoy and unwind after a week of killer midterm exams. And of course, it provides us with an opportunity to reminisce and look back to the history of SU. But does it have to be this expensive? Were not saying that this tradition should be stopped in light of the present economic crisis. Were just acknowledging the challenge that is in front of us. How can we enjoy a quality Founders Week without burning a large hole in our pockets? How can we make this years celebration a memorable one? Way back in 1980, the building of booths was discouraged due to the rising costs and the administration was also concerned with the financial burden it would cause to students. Despite everything, the students still stood by the tradition. The organizations made a stand that theyd be given the privilege to build booths which has always been done in the past. They somehow made a way. In years past, the students themselves were the ones who built their own booths. Not only were they able to cut on costs, they were also able to build camaraderie among themselves as they worked together. Based on previous Hibalag Festivals celebrated in the university, it is not impossible. Hibalag means to chance upon or to find unexpectedly. As Sillimanians, our challenge this year is to work together and find that we can still have a memorable and enjoyable celebration despite budget constraints. After all, thats what Hibalag is all about. Its the little things that we unexpectedly find around the corner that make things worthwhile.

editorial

sillimaniansspeak
Compiled by Marc Joseph C. Cabreros

Do you think the Mr. Silliman pageant will effectively forward gender equality?
Let us draw away from the clich that pageants are only for women. Both genders are equally competent to show themselves through this event. Aimel Rose L. Abelgas BSN-III No. I dont think that the Mr. Silliman pageant will effectively forward gender equality because as I can see, what the participants are after are points which their respective organizations may gain. Sheila Mae C. Tabiling, BSME IV It might; it might not. No one, at this point, can be so sure about it. Lets hope for the best and see what happens. Josie Lou Palad, BS Math III ** Next issues question: What do you think of the Student Governments performance so far? For your answers, just text the Circulation Manager (09267251639 for Globe and TM subscribers and 09089281921 for Smart and Talk n Text Subscribers) and indicate your full name (with middle initial), course and year.

When a friend first invited me to help facilitate a workshop on gender equality last July, I did not think twice before saying yes. For one, I saw it as a perfect opportunity to learn more about gender constructs from the perspectives of participants, co-facilitators and experts. Another factor was that I wanted to be part and witness of peoples (mine, included) re-evaluation of stands on gender issues. But the workshop has been moved to sometime in September, and even as I find myself excited for that day to near, Im also worried that every waiting day brings me situations which challenge my convictions and advocacy. Its already the month of August, after all. Every school year, the Ms. Silliman pageant is bombarded with questions and comments pertaining to women empowerment, exploitation, practicality, and significance to the community. Every school year, a group of men and women on campus airs out points suggesting the discontinuance of the longest-running campus pageants legacy. And every school year, this group of people receives the same indifferent attitude from Ms. Silliman organizers. I would know. This year, though, is flowing with creativity and inspiration. I say this because for some cosmic reason, weve all found ourselves looking forward to the perfect solution to this entire Ms. Silliman feud: a counterpart pageant for the male popu-

Of Kens and Barbies

lace! wait! its conveniently called Mr. Silliman, too! Some would argue that this is the missing piece in solving the issues facing Ms. Silliman. I beg to disagree. If the solution was as simple as pairing up Ken with Bar-

Staying Away from Cigarettes

Mariekhan S. Edding

Editor-in-chief Deil Jossaine C. Galenzoga Associate Editor Mariekhan S. Edding News Editor Alton Jave E. Tenorio Features Editor Emarrah Contessa A. Sarreal Business Manager Roanne Gel B. Tagaan Writing Pool April Rose A. Abines, April Joyce MdR. Aquino, Jeahan Virda B. De Barras, Princess Dianne Kris S. Decierdo, Gilbert Augustin J. Ganir, Karla Krystle W. Lezama, Emaleen Franz C. Maputi, Stephanie Denise H. Martin, Kathyrine E. Mercado, Mary Grace M. Nidoy, Carmelisa Tolentino Circulation Manager Marc Joseph C. Cabreros Office Manager Carlos Arsenio T. Garcia Layout Artist Maria Czarina M. Dollente Photographers Eliora Eunice C. Bernedo, EbonyArianne G. Lautner Cartoonist Joseph Vicente M. Baares Adviser Ms. Celia E. Acedo

The Weekly Sillimanian is published every week by the students of Silliman University, with editorial and business addresses at 1/F Guy Hall, Silliman University, Hibbard Avenue, Dumaguete City 6200, Philippines. SU PO Box 24. Telephone number (35) 422-6002 local 243. www.weeklysillimanian.com theweeklysillimanian@yahoo.com Opinions expressed in the columns are those of the columnists and not of tWS or of Silliman University. Comments, questions, and suggestions are highly appreciated. All submitted manuscripts become the property of tWS. Manuscripts will be edited for brevity and clarity. Member: College Editors Guild of the Philippines

Ive been racking my brain for the perfect column article. While Cory may be the safest subject matter, I refuse to be labeled as the columnist who kept writing about deceased icons. (Last time, it was Michael Jackson. See a trend? People die when its my turn to publish something.) Then I thought of bashing marriage as an institution, and how it no longer accommodates modern values; however my mother expressed her outright aversion towards a daughter becoming increasingly radical, so I changed my mind. And then theres love, evidently everyones favorite topic. Gah. But I cant really relate as much, being exposed to only unusual kinds of love (dont ask), and surely I would only end up disappointing people who may have been looking forward to anything substantial I can impart in that department. To be honest, every part of me is earnestly hoping that this worthless babbling would result into a witty, couldnt-careless column ala Patricia Evangelista. But clearly, its not going in that direction. So heres what Im going to do. Im going to use this column as a platform to fight for my rights and I guess, the rights of all the students out there who are continually being victimized by their stingy, borderline cheap, parents. We

Dear Mom and Dad

know how much you earn, Mom and Dad. We know you can afford a hundred pesos more per week, even in the midst of a global recession, which Gloria says we arent even affected by (see, even the little tyrant is on our side!) Five hundred pesos, simply put, is not enough to last us a week (and this goes to you, Dad), what with all the school requirements, the photocopies and the class amot. How do you expect us to pay for that overdue econom-

bie, I wouldve just posted a sticky note on the organizers door instead of getting educated and writing this article. What most people dont understand even if were told about this time and againis that this sort of pageants requires candidates to compete for the title of the ideal man or woman. Never mind that they have to parade around in heavy make-up while wearing not-everyday outfits, struggling to speak in perfect English, being conscious of their walks and postures, and convincing everyone that theyre more worthy to be called Mr. or Ms. This and That than the next person. People also tend to overlook the fact that the one who wins the crown (or points, in the case of Mr. Silliman) is pressured to live up to the image s/he projected on stage, while breeding insecurities in the less ideal, less perfect runners-up and non-pageant people. And often, the same insecurities also stem up from s/he who is

dubbed ideal but is aware of his/her own human frailties. Tell me, which part of all these do we see real addressing of real gender issues like patriarchy and different forms of abuses done to both men and women? Definitely not in the formal wear/evening gown competition. It is especially troubling (and amusing) for me that Mr. Silliman offers points as reinforcement for candidates participation in the pageant. All that trouble of changing outfits in between intermissions, practicing for the perfect song and dance number, and making sure to hakot all the screams from the male and female audience just to earn points? It is quite disheartening that the Silliman mans worth is only roughly 10,000 points and mind you, that cant even pay for the Php25 ticket to Ms. Sillimans live broadcast feed at the gym. I guess what Im trying to drive at here is that we should learn to go beyond the easy way out. Issues faced by Ms. Silliman wont die down just because we have come up with a counterpart pageant for men. As a matter of fact, by introducing Mr. Silliman, the university now faces another avenue for nurturing insecurities and discomfortthis time, in the male populace. We say we are all for gender equality. I hope this doesnt mean that we let Ken go upstage just so Barbie would feel less lonely in the limelight of ideals weve put her in. all the way to school every morning. You have money now, right? And there are pedicabs we can ride, why walk? Now that I think about it, its actually your fault for enrolling us in Silliman a school full of rich kids who get whatever they want. It is then your automatic responsibility to make sure we arent treated as outcasts. You see, its all about image. Economic status equals social status. Gossip Girl (the only show on Earth that matters) is all the evidence I need to prove this. Dont be hurt, there are more important things than your feelings, like the dress I saw at Bayo, perfect for my best friends debut. Or the silver gladiator sandals Ive been asking from you for months. So in conclusion, this column promotes my rights, to be free to shop and spend and social climb all I want. Because after all, college is not about the overrated diploma (call centers are perfect fallbacks, which pay a lot), its about working your way to penetrate the social strata. And when we do graduate, what matters more than anything are the friends we made, the parties we went to, the boyfriends and girlfriends we collected, and ultimately, the elitist reputation we built which we wish could resonate even long after weve left the halls of Silliman. So whos with me? [BITAW, insert sarcasm here.]

La Reine
Anna Katrina G. Espino

ics book from the library? For the cups of coffee we just had to order so we dont get embarrassed while having a study session at Caf Antonio? And its more than that. You dont know how it feels to be in a society which is becoming more and more materialistic by the generation. You dont understand how we cant possibly sport an ugly no-brand pair of slippers, when were constantly being bombarded by Havaianas of all shapes and colors. And dont start giving us that lecture on how money doesnt grow on trees and that during your time, you had to walk

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Heralding the Green Advocacy

By Gilbert Augustin J. Ganir, Stephanie Denise H. Martin, and Mary Grace M. Nidoy; PHOTOS BY Victor Ang

Down-to-Earth Women
Katrina Marie Saga
Im not just an intermission number. This was what Bachelor in Music major in Voice senior from the College of Performing Arts (COPA) had to say. This songbird is already well-known in the campus after her many musical involvements in the university, but, of course, that might become a non-issue come pageant night. She sees the Ms. Silliman pageant as a venue to prove that COPA students are not mere performing acts for campus productions. In relating her chosen course with the pageants green theme, she says that she would compose or sing songs that would inspire people to protect the environment. She said: I was happy to know that the theme [coincides] with my personal advocacy. I think it is our obvious responsibility to take care of the world because we live in it. Aside from her prodigious talent in singing, which she says is her way of expressing thankfulness to God for the life He gave her, she is in the hobby of a special method of woodcarving with her father, going to the gym, and swimming.

his years Ms. Silliman pageant promises to be a unique occasion in that its theme, Heralding the Green Advocacy responds to one of the most pressing global problems today. In emphasizing this, the pageant comes ever closer in finding the middle ground between the ideals of what a Sillimanian woman is and how she ought to relate to the society around her. And despite the felt absence of the colleges who have opted not to join, there are six able ladies who will vie for the crown and herald the green advocacy.

Djerica Marie Mate

Age is not a hindrance for this girl, who is the youngest among the candidates. A musically-inclined lass from the School of Basic Education, she knows how to play the violin and the piano. But aside from that, she also enjoys English and Math. Despite being only 15 years-old, she already is very much concerned with the environment. Glenna says that the pageants theme is very suitable to the current situation of our country and that Silliman women could help tell people what should be done to protect our environment, and at the same time promote women empowerment and equality. She says, There are still some instances right now [where] boys are given more priorities than women and I really want to change that. Glenna says that initially, she was reluctant to join the pageant because she is shy and not really used to all the glamour. Nevertheless, she took the chance to prove that even a high school student can do great things. She says, Im giving all my very best here and Im doing this not just for myself, but also for my school because I want to prove to them that the high school can really excel.

Glenna Christina Duch

Fondly called Rogie by her friends, this adventurous girl is never ashamed to speak in her native vernacular. She likes to go to the cinema, window shop and dance. And being the only candidate who is not from Negros Oriental, this 18-year-old Computer Science junior believes that she could better exude the image of Silliman University in her hometown of Butuan if she wins the pageant. She also said that she is greatly honored to be given the chance to represent the College of Computer Studies. And as a budding computer programmer, she hopes to contribute to the green advocacy by designing blogs and websites that could increase awareness about the problems that endanger the environment today. She believes that a true Silliman woman is a holistic woman. She says: Ms. Silliman is not only about beauty. It is also about brains and confidence.

This 20-year old Mass Communication senior is definitely in the course she belongs granted that one of her favorite hobbies is speaking. Whether among friends, acquaintances or strangers, this MassComm student could speak to her hearts content. Aside from speaking, Djerica also holds a passion for writing. She explained that the theme is a good idea since it is related to the advocacies of many student organizations. She said that it still remains unnoticed and this is where Ms. Silliman comes in as a great way to implement and emphasize the green advocacy. She is also a strong advocate of gender equality, which she says should also be recognized among homosexuals in believing that they should be respected just as much as one would respect heterosexuals. Despite her confident exterior, this young woman also has her share of insecurities. I tend to dwell on what other people think about me, she says. In this, she believes that Ms. Silliman is her way of proving to herself and to others, that she really is beautiful inside and out.

Rozellini Rose Batocael

Joahnna Carla Saad

Maisie Kirstine Isobelle Cahambing

This 17-year-old Computer Engineering student from the College of Engineering and Design says that the theme for this years Ms. Silliman is the need of the society and the community. Aside from the environment, however, she wants to advocate for jobs for unemployed people. She says that even if shes still a student, she can provide opportunities and ideas to the ones who do not have jobs. Even if shes busy with all the activities in Ms. Silliman, she still finds time to do internet surfing and to play badminton. Her idea of fun is going beyond limits but knowing where to stop. She also loves computers and programming. In a college dominated by men, it is surprising that this lady never had a hard time being with a lot of lads. In fact, she says that men in their college really take care and treasure the women in their college. Thats why she feels really appreciated. Despite this girls beauty and intelligence, Maisie remains humble and unassuming. Now in her third year as a BS Chemistry student, this 19-year old lady never thought that she would ever take part in an event such as Ms. Silliman. Dont let her slim figure fool you; this girl is definitely not on a diet. When asked about her hobbies, the first word out of her mouth was eating! Aside from that, Maisie is also keen about music and sometimes, she would rather just sit back, relax and do absolutely nothing. And that may be a shocker coming from a high school salutatorian and college honor. She commends this years theme by saying that through it, Silliman University is doing a very good task in demonstrating how strong an advocate the university is of environmental sustainability. Above all, Maisie says that she will develop her confidence in hoping to inspire others by being a good example to them. And although very conscious about her studies, she would also like to be regarded as someone who loves to have fun and socialize.

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thousand US dollars is the cost of the worlds cheapest brand new car, the Tata Nano, which was designed for the masses of India.

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Asia. Some Asian countries boast of some of the most advanced technology when it comes to bringing people from point A to point B. Here is the run-down on some amazing facts REALscore: Techno-travel about Asian technological ingenuity. (compiled by: Gilbert Agustin J. Ganir) source: Asian Geographic Passport, January-March 2009
million is the average number of daily users of Tokyos Shinjuku station, the worlds busiest train station. kilometers is the height of the Qinzang railway in Tibet. Because of the high altitude, each passenger is provided with oxygen supply. minutes and twenty seconds is what the Shanghai Maglev train needs to travel 30km from Shanghai to the Pudong International Airport. kilometers per second is the speed at which the worlds fastest elevators can bring passengers across levels of the Taipei 101 building in Taiwan.

K-Pop: In or Out?
By Louise D. Suamen BS Psych IV I want nobody, nobody but you Who hasnt heard this? Who havent bopped their heads and danced along with this song? I myself have been trying to learn the song and the dance moves for months now, but I still cant get it right. Excuse me for having two left feet. Goo Jun Pyo. Geum Jandi. Do you know them? I know there are lots of you who are nodding your heads. Of course, you know them. Theyre from the hit Korean drama series Boys Over Flowers. These are just a few slices of the sweet big cake that is Korean Pop culture. It all started with the booming of the South Korean presence on television, movies and music. And now, there is an ongoing appreciation for everything Korean here in the Philippines. This phenomenon is termed hallyu, or Korean wave, that has been taking place, not just in our country, but all across Asia. You can see it. You see many Koreans wandering about. You have Korean classmates in most of your classes. You know a Korean or two, and maybe are friends with them, too. Youre not surprised by the trendy Korean outfits displayed on the racks in Lee Plaza or in some boutiques downtown. You like Korean fashion. Youre glued to your TV during six in the evening to watch Boys Over Flowers. Or youre not, because you already did a movie marathon. You can hear it. You walk on the hallways and pass by a crowd of Korean students, chatting in Korean. The tone and sound of their voices suddenly seem not that foreign anymore. You wish you have taken up Korean 11. You want to speak Korean. Its in music. Sandara Park (now known as Dara) is back and firing up, together with her girl group, 2NE1. Their hit single, Fire, is played several times on MYX, and you have it in your playlist. You know the Super Junior. You have listened to the Korean version of Craig Davids Insomnia. And youve long been hooked to Rain, who has been the ultimate pop icon that grazed the pages of Time and People magazines. You can touch it. Its tangible. Its real. Youre wearing a Korean get-up for school. Youre spending time with your Korean friends or colleagues. I would literally fall off my chair now if you still dont know what annyong haseyo means. You can taste it. You go to Evada and devour a sumptuous Korean dish. You like how the spiciness of gim chi lingers in your mouth. You like Korean food. Korean wave is here. You see it, hear it, touch it, smell it, taste it, and feel it. Its almost overwhelming. It has not yet taken a full hold on you, though. Let alone, the Philippines. No, not yet. But slowly, it seems to be getting there. Its coming in bit by bit, like the way the first graders march up in line to their rooms after flag ceremony. Theyre getting there. The door is wide open. Now, it just seems all funny to me how we Filipinos are known worldwide for our hospitality. That explains why its no wonder weve been all welcoming towards foreign culture. Weve been too accepting. And we have been doing that for so long. Take for example, American culture which had long been fastened on uson our lifestyle. Being flexible and easy to adjust, its not hard for us to accept foreign culture into our country. Besides, how can it be that hard, when it all just seemed so appealing, so irresistible? Dont get me wrong. Im not saying we should shut the door on K-Pop. It has its perks and it can do us good. I like it personally. It sure is okay to let it in, but we just have to be careful not to let it hog over us. We dont have to lose ourselves in it. Its all right to appreciate others, its just that, at the end of the day, you know your own skin. And you stick to it.

DEL & DUDUNG

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Nueva Vizcaya welcomes Edith Tiempos return
A grand homecoming tribute, The Return: A Tribute to the National Artist for Literature Dr. Edith Lopez-Tiempo, awaited Dr. Edith Tiempo, Silliman University (SU) alumna, when she returned to her hometown Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya last August 10. The homecoming tribute that was held at the Nueva Vizcaya State University (NVSU)-Bayombong Campus started with a lecture-forum, Discovering/ Uncovering/ Recovering the Charmerss Box: A Conference on the National Artist Edith L. Tiempo, that also featured literary scholars from renowned universities in the country. Poetry readings and dance renditions of her works performed by the NVSU Voices and Cultural Federation followed. A theatrical production, directed by a faculty of the Philippine Science High School Cagayan Valley Campus, featured selected out-of-school youth and students of the province. Members of the academic circles of Nueva Vizcaya and other state colleges and universities in Cagayan Valley were invited to attend the tribute. On the same day, the Municipality of Bayombong declared her birthday, April 22, a local holiday. The tribute was initiated by the National Commission on Culture and the Arts and the University of the Philippines (UP) Institute of Creative Writing. It was carried out in coordination with NVSU. Tiempo graduated magna cumlaude in Silliman University (SU) with the degree BS Education major in English in 1947 after her pre-law at the University of the UP
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Diliman. She obtained her Masters degree in the University of Iowa, USA in 1949 and her Doctors degree in the University of Denver, Colorado in 1958. (By Deil Jossaine C. Galenzoga, With reports from the Philippine Daily Inquirer, August 10)

SU offers thanksgiving mass for Cory

Visitors and members of the Silliman community gathered at the Silliman University (SU) Church last August 5 for a thanksgiving mass for the life of the late former Philippine President Corazon Aquino. President Aquino died August 1 after being diagnosed with cancer in March 2008. Rev. Jeremias M. Lagahit, associate pastor for Youth and Campus Ministries, said that the mass was a way for the community to rekindle in remembrance the life of Pres. Aquino. The mass was also to honor and reminisce the legacy of Corazon Aquino and what she did [for] our country, Lagahit said. The speakers in the said service were University Pastor Rev. Noel Villalba, Dr. Joseph Raymond of the History-Political Science Department, and Prof. Carlos Magtolis, Jr., who also delivered a brief summation of the life of Pres. Aquino. Aside from the speeches, meditations and prayers were also offered by all who participated in the service. Pres. Aquinos burial was held the same day. (By Emaleen Franz C. Maputi)

Salonga Center resumes on-air legal clinic

To promote public awareness of the law and accessible justice, the Salonga Center for Law and Development (SCLD) resumed its on-air legal clinic scheduled evready in office, said Guia. When asked as to the importance and reason for monitoring the officials, Casiple answered that it is the basis to ensure transparency and accountability of political parties, condition and candidates. It also prevents illegal money from entering

ery Monday at 7:30 AM at DYSR-Silliman Radio last July 6. The legal clinic serves a dual purpose. It helps the community and it sharpens the legal skills and knowledge of the law students, said SCLD Director Atty. Mikhail Lee Maxino in a press release. According to program co-coordinator Ma. Zusabel Digaum, the legal clinic started in 2006 and was aired at DYEM-Energy Fm until 2008. Anchors of the program used the vernacular as medium of communication because most of the listeners were the masses. This school year, Silliman University (SU) President Dr. Ben Malayang III offered DYSR to the Salonga Center as the host station of its radio program. SU College of Law (SU Law) students who volunteered as anchors and resource speakers discuss legal matters and current issues related to laws that are useful and interesting to the listeners, Digaum said. The one-hour program uses the forum format discussion. The anchors entertain questions from the listeners through text messaging and phone calls. Since the laws are written in legal parlance, we try to use laymans terms in the discussion so that the people will understand them more, Digaum added. Moreover, Digaum said that they present how the Supreme Court interprets the laws that correspond to different cases. The anchors then express their own opinions on certain problems and loopholes of the laws. Through phone patch, volunteer lawyers of SCLD further explain things that are not thoroughly discussed by the students. Currently, six teams from SU Law participate in the program. They are headed by Salonga scholars who are required to take part in it. (ByPrincess Dianne Kris S. Decierdo)

People overspend for campaigns. They take on activities like using expensive equipment in media, expenditure in cash and in kind wed enable you to see that the election winner would attempt to recover substantial political investments when he is alTABO. Students enrolled in Filipino classes sold native Filipino food at the AH grounds with the purpose of keeping patriotism alive, last August .

the electoral system, the stem corruption, and restricting expensive expenditures. Some students also signed as volunteer s and trainees for the campaign monitoring which will be hosted by ASPAP.

Cleope represents RP...from page 1

Erratum
-In last weeks caption on the photo on the Ms. Silliman candidates, Ms. Djerica Marie S. Mate is a representative of the College of Mass Communication (CMC) and not Bachelor of Mass Communication (BMC). -In last last weeks story SU implements new CSO rules, Angel Rose Valdivia is CSO co-chair and not CSO vice-chair. -In last weeks story SUCN to hold global symposium, the fifth paragraph should have read ...the failure of achieving the goal include lack of

implementation of principles... instead of ...lack of implementation

principles.... Also WHO is one of the organizers of the symposium.

first floor of the main library is one of its advising centers in the Philippines. PAEF promotes EducationUSA and at the same time administers the Fulbright Scholarship Program. It helps Filipinos who intend to pursue post secondary education in US, Cleope said. Cleope served as the official representative of SU and PAEF in the OACAC Conference. [My participation in the conference] will promote SU not only locally but internationally... it will also pave the way for networking with international agencies, he said.

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