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Tuition Fee Increase Forum draws fewer Lasallians

By Manuel Jeffrey O. Sistoso (USG) to do their part in informing attention. we are not required by law to conduct
the students about the tuition fee “You know, the Sportsfest has just a dialogue since the increase is only
The Annual Tuition Fee Increase increase forum, aside from placing an ended and everybody was still busy, 4%. We are only required to conduct
Forum held last Jan. 31 at the St. announcement in the Daily Bulletin. or it could be that students were not tuition fee increase consultation if the
La Salle Coliseum failed to get But we don’t blame the USG,” Asst. worried about the 4%. Maybe if it is increase is more than 10%,” Fuentes
the attention of Lasallian students VP for Academic Affairs Dr. Gloria 20% then everybody would be in the clarified.
gathering only around 20 participants Fuentes said. Coliseum,” she said. The next tuition fee increase forum
out of the more than 8000 student
The La Salle Yearbook
Fuentes added that “timing” The increase for the next school is tentatively scheduled this week.
population, according to USG might be the possible reason why the year is only 4%, of which 70% will go As of press time, The Spectrum
President Amy Grace Gargar. attendance in the forum was dismal to teachers’ salaries. tried its best and failed to get the
“We were counting on the and even considered the 4% increase “We conducted the forum out of comment of USG President Gargar
University Student Government to be too small to get students’ our concern. We are autonomous and about the matter. The publication is
Dr. Gloria Fuentes, Asst. VP for Academic Affairs following it up as the story progresses.
Photos by Alexander Cuyoca
FLOP. The Jan. 31 Tuition Fee Increase Forum held at the Coliseum did not attract audience. USG President Amy Grace Gargar said spectators were more or less 20, out of the more than 8000 student population.
Thieves victimize 4 students in 1 day

Admin combats “abnormal” rise in the number of theft cases in the campus
By Manuel Jeffrey O. Sistoso victims went back on the said Week alone, there were four Fuentes said some of the initial
With Reports from Alexander January 31 Tuition Fee Increase Dialogue
area to check her valuable and it reported cases of cellphone losses. plans include setting up a storage
Cuyoca & Epi Dajao
was then when she found out that Because of the situation, the area for all the valuables of students
her cellphone was not on her bag Administration is taking the with padlocks in the Covered
Thieves thrive.
anymore. matter seriously. Court where majority of reported
Four Lasallians lost four wallets
She informed her classmates “The Administration has cases happened, installing security
and two cell phones inside the
about it and three of them considered this problem as a cameras in sensitive areas, and
University last Jan. 29 in relation
eventually discovered that their major institutional concern deploying security men wearing
to what Asst. VP for Academic valuables were also stolen.
Affairs Dr. Gloria Fuentes already. We’re very alarmed. It plain clothes in strategic areas.
They remembered that the is something that is no longer
described as “abnormal rise in The University is also
persons who came closer to their
the number of theft cases” in the random cases. There must be cooperating with Police Authorities
bags were the three CBA students.
campus this semester. something going on. We’ve been and Barangay Villamonte officials
The case is now being
The four victims who lost a talking about this for a month to solve the problem.
investigated by the Discipline
total of 22,000-peso worth of already,” Fuentes said. The Office for Student Affairs
Office.
valuables were identified as first Among the other victims of emphasized the importance of
year Nursing students and were theft were Nursing Governor John these cases to be in police blotter
Major Institutional Concern
suspecting three 2nd year students Mikkel Balodio and some USG so that they will stand in courts.
What happened last Jan. 22 was
from another college as the ones among the many reported cases of Officers who used to leave their
responsible. theft for this semester alone. belongings in their offices. Organized Crime
The victims narrated that it “In the recent weeks, almost The Administration, Disci-
was 4:30 pm when they left their every other day we receive reports Actions pline Office and Office for Stu-
bags on the tennis table of the about loss of valuable possessions of The Administrator stressed dent Affairs are all considering a
College Covered Court, for they the students,” Assistant Discipline that there were already plans to perspective that this could be an
would be rehearsing for their P.E. Officer Hillry Vocales said. combat the “abnormal” rise in the organized activity.
dance practicum. The Discipline Office also number of reported theft cases this
Few minutes later, one of the revealed that during the Sportsfest semester. THIEVES/2
Official Student Publication of the University of St. La Salle * USLS Coliseum Ground Floor, La Salle Ave., Bacolod City, Negros Occidental 6100 * Volume 51 Number 13
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2 THE SPECTRUM FEBRUARY 6, 2008
3 females top NOPSSCEA awards Quiachon, a senior BS Biology or achievements. It’s just about to work harder for excellence so
student and currently the Pre-Med doing your best in everything even that I will be worthy of the honor,”
Society President, led her list with though no one is looking,” stressed Japitana said.
outstanding academic records and an Quiachon. Japitana owed her achievement
active involvement both in curricular most to her family as she stated
and extra-curricular activities. Japitana that she grew up with six siblings
“During the interview, I was Japitana humbled herself as and parents working hard to sup-
the only one not wearing execu- she said that she is very grateful port the needs of the family.
tive attire and worse, I was late,” to NOPSSCEA for giving the rec- “I am very thankful that our
Quiachon disclosed. ognition to her as the outstanding dear Lord chose to put me in a big
But that did not become a non-teaching personnel. family with little means because
hindrance for her, she said that: “It is not everyday that we are this has taught me the values of
In fact, the interview was a bit placed in the limelight for our frugality, which is very important
heartwarming for me because one everyday role is to be the silent especially nowadays that we are
Quiachon Calamba Japitana of the judges said that I was worth force behind the desk,” said Japi- amidst rising prices of everything,”
waiting for. tana. Japitana said.
By Randell T. Aranza tal Private Schools Sports Cultural tanan were recognized as Most Quiachon was also the Most Japitana said she was terrified With all her heart, Japitana
& Epi Ma. Kassandra A. Dajao Educational Association (NOPSS- Outstanding Student, Most Out- Outstanding Student of NOPSC- when she delivered her speech offered her profound gratitude
CEA) Awarding Ceremony at St. standing Tertiary Teacher and CEA secondary level back in high during the awarding ceremony to the people who supported her
Three women from the University Scholasticas Academy Gym last Most Outstanding Non Teaching school at the USLS-Integrated because she had to deliver it in and made the person she is today,
were cited as outstanding student, Jan. 25. Personnel, respectively. School. front of educators whom she have a proud Lasallian and a NOPSS-
tertiary teacher and non-teaching Nea Cecille Quiachon, Steph- “Excellence is not about paid respect. CEA awardee.
personnel in the Negros Occiden- anie Calamba and Rowena Japi- Quiachon accumulating medals, awards “This recognition inspires me
LYC presents 5-point agenda

By Epi Ma. Kassandra A. Dajao & lization of youth in addressing With Palatino were other LYC
John Alexander M. Cuyoca
societal issues. Coordinators Dindin San Diego,
The five-point agenda were Executive Director, Vanessa
A five-point agenda on educa- formulated by the Lasallian leaders Abella, National LYC Coordina-
tion, governance, environment, who participated in the National tor and Jelo Honrado.
Lasallian youth formation and Symposium of Young Lasallians “As Lasallians, you are the
youth involvement were presented (NSYL) last Oct. 21-27 at Tagay- people who are in the best position
by the Lasallian Youth Commis- tay City with the theme “One in to create a difference and make
sion (LYC) to 122 USLS students Mission: Possible”. history,” said Brother Arianwen
during the Lasallian Youth Agenda LYC Chairman Keane Pala- Androu Dagmar Tapang Lopez,
(LAYA) Caravan last Jan. 29 at the tino said that the students from FSC during that caravan.
University Auditorium. University of St. La Salle are just LYC also challenged the Lasal-
The presentation called for the a few of the Lasallian students lians to mobilize the student coun-
strengthening of quality education nationwide but the greater chal- cil, student organizations, student
Photo by Krazelle Escarilla

geared towards nation-building lenge is on embodying the Lasal- publication and volunteer groups
and accessibility of Lasallian edu- lian five-point agenda. to work as one unit for society-
cation, encouraging of the youth “Youth can make a substantial oriented projects.
in governance and politics, ini- change in the society for they have LYC divulged that the “Bahay
tiation of sustainable programs for the same mission such as respond- Pag-asa Project” of USLS had
the environment, empowerment ing to the needs of their fellows,” been replicated by the other Lasal-
of Lasallian leadership and mobi- ONE LA SALLE. Volunteers from the Lasallian Youth Commission in Manila recently went to Bacolod to promote
Palatino said. lian schools in Luzon. Lasallian leadership ideals in connection with the One La Salla Movement.
Spectrum editors join UNYAP

By Neslie Faith V. Sianson servant-leaders of the country. and other diseases, (7) ensure
BILIB an acronym for Believe, environmental sustainability and
Four editors of The Spectrum Innovate, Lead, Inspire, and Build (8) develop a global partnership
represented the City of Bacolod called for the youth (1) to believe for development.
during the 2008 National in the knowledge of a vision and “Failure maybe of a possibility
Millennium Development Goal believing in one’s dream, (2) to but it could only be a reality when
(MDG) Summit for Young innovate which implies that the people who are knowledgeable
Filipino Leaders held at Silliman youth of today can create or find about the problem do not do
University, Dumaguete City last a solution to every encounter, (3) anything at all,” said Bertch Ian
Jan. 10 – 13. to lead which is leading oneself Ranis, the National Executive
The Summit was participated towards that vision, and would Vice President of the UNYAP.
by more than one hundred take initial steps, (4) to inspire Ranis also shared that the
delegates nationwide including for the young leaders to enthuse, role of youth in nation building
editors Arjay Solitario, Timothy energize and influence other is through combining their
Escopete, Neslie Faith Sianson young potential youth towards small efforts to create sustainable
and Jamie Bentinganan. the achievement of the goals development.
With the theme, B.I.L.I.B and vision and (5) to build by Among the speakers were
Young Leaders: Stand Up, Move, raising a patriotic community for Sen. Panfilo Lacson, President
Lead, the four-day congress nation building and sustainable of Fun Works Inc. Dr. Francis
aimed to expose the young development. Kong, marked environmental
leaders as well as the youth to The summit also cited an Sillimanian youth activist Razcel
various activities related to the 8-point MDGs to be achieved Jan Luiz Salvarita, Individual
topic on MDG’S or Millennium in seven years time which are to Consultant on Public Sector
(From L-R) Asst. Layout Editor Timothy Escopete, Asst. Magazine Editor Neslie Sianson, Literary Editor Jamie
Development Goals, which (1) eradicate extreme poverty Accounting Prof.Leonor Magtolis
Bentinganan, and Managing Editor Arjay Solitario during the MDG Summit. would provide knowledge on and hunger, (2) achieve universal Briones, Radio Host of Radyo
what these goals are for, create primary education, (3) promote Eskwela Lea Janice Remata Sicat,
an attitude of making changes in gender equality and empower and Senior Programme Officer of
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the community, and enrich the women, (4) reduce child mortality, United Nations Children’s Fund
Thieves victimize 4 students in 1 day
“We are considering a conduct an entrapment operation calling for students’ cooperation
skills of leaders to become models
of the youth and transformed
(5) improve maternal health,
(6) combat HIV/AIDS, malaria
(UNICEF) Philippines Alex Jr.
Punzalan, among others.
Science Playfest slated Feb. 19

perspective that this could be but without violating student regarding this matter.
an organized activity since there rights,” the Dean revealed. “Students must be extra
seems to be a pattern,” Dean of The Discipline Office on the careful with their belongings.
Student Affairs Roger Marapo other hand said that they will be They must not flaunt their
By Randell T. Aranza learned inside the classroom in a the criteria for judging.
said. very careful in investigating the valuables and must really be
theatrical play. “We want to put an end to the
Marapo also said that “radical matter since the rights of those vigilant themselves,” Dean
The Natural Sciences The contending classes will common notion of students about
actions” are being planned by victims and the suspects must Marapo stressed.
Department and the Pre-Med be given a chance to explore all science as boring and for them to
the University authorities to both be protected. While AVP Fuentes
Society are all set for this year’s possibilities and widen their range realize that learning the subject is
combat the “worsening” theft “We are very careful since it is believes that La Salle is still
Science Playfest on Feb. 19 at the of creativity since the play will not fun,” Pre-Med Society president
cases adding that the current very difficult to accuse students. “generally safe,” the USLS
Gallaga Theatre. be limited to any theme. Nea Cecille Quiachon said.
situation is serving as an eye- The rights of both parties must Security Office refused to
The annual activity will Big changes will also be For almost 30 years on track,
opener for La Salle. be protected,” Vocales said. comment on the matter as of
showcase the ability of students expected in the playfest because the science playfest is already
“One of the plans is to The Administrators are press time.
to incorporate scientific concepts the department decided to revise considered a University tradition.
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Dean’s poem entry garners int’l praise

By Arthur Jason Javellana Himself each was half of a lovers yet one was gazing into the allow himself to reconnect with his
pair. water and only saw himself. passion for writing poetry.
Atty. Raymond Pandan, Dean I don’t believe Yeats erred Pandan a law school dean for According to contest judge
of the College of Law, recently When he claimed they flew ten years has been writing poetry Eric Gamalinda, a renowned
gained honorable mention for Lover by lover. No doubt, since his younger days. New York-based novelist and
his poem entry entitled “An He likewise found the odd He has won the Palanca poet, at Philstar.com said that
Explanation” at the 2007 Meritage male Awards for poetry and his first “’An Explanation’ is a quiet,
Press Holiday Poetry contest. Skimming the surface of the book of poetry was short-listed for elegant little poem that feels like
Pandan’s poem was based pond, the 2005 National Book Awards an iceberg: beautiful, mysterious,
on a previous work by William Wooing its own mad The dean claimed though he larger than it seems.”
Yeats, entitled The Wild Swans at reflection.” may be involved in legal studies, According to contest judge,
Coole. The poem according to Pandan writing has been something he renowned New York-based
The poem is composed of is an explanation that there are took part in. novelist and poet, Eric Gamalinda,
three stanzas with three lines, as actually 59 swans in the pond According to Pandan, he had "An Explanation" is a "quiet,
it reads: which William Yeats first believed taken a sabbatical from writing elegant little poem that feels like
“He counted fifty-nine swans that there were 60. literary due to his work in the field an iceberg: beautiful, mysterious,
At Coole Park, and convinced The swans were paired up as of law so this holiday season he will larger than it seems." PANDAN
Monde Nissin hires student 19-20 at Mandaluyong City.

2 Lasallians get national
scouting award at PICC
The training gave the
By Kathreen Joyce I. Tubid and were able to perform a one-year
participants an exposure to the
Randell Aranza community services on their
company’s scheme which will be
necessary if they will be chosen to respective fields were given the
Two Lasallians were awarded award.
work for the company.
as Chief Girl Scout Medalist “I felt very much
The 20 participants
during the Chief Girl Scout honored because among all the
underwent leadership trainings,
Medal Scheme held Jan. 27 at awardees, I was one of the only
skills development, job
the Philippine International two representatives from La
training, physical and mental
Convention Center. Salle-Bacolod,” Hepper said.
training and exposure to the
Mass Communica- National President of
social concerns.
tions freshman Lianne Fernan- Girl Scout Theresa Chua and
The screening of the top 20
dez and Nursing student International Head
nationwide qualifiers included
Lara Hepper were Girl Scout Mary
various testing, personal
the only Lasallian McPhyll were
interviews and step-up as the
representatives impressed by
culmination.
from Bacolod Fernandez
Dusaban said that the training
who were able and Hepper’s
taught him to be independent and
to receive Health Care
likewise learn to work with other
the National Project on
people.
Award. children
”I also developed my awareness
“I am during their
in the current Philippine social
proud not because High School
status,” Dusaban said.
of the award or years at the
Dusaban divulged that his
numerous co-curricular activities distinction I received. USLS-IS.
became his edge among the other But I am proud because I “It was very fulfilling because
participants and likewise being had been an instrument in I knew that all my hard works
STEP UP. Kei Bryan Dusaban (center) was hired by Monde Nissin Corporation after passing the Step Up holistic. improving the lives of the kids really paid off, having helped a
Challenge. “One should love what he or I helped,” said Fernandez.
lot of people. Being a Lasallian
By Epi Ma. Kassandra A. Dajao Nissin Step-up 2007, a Lasallian Applied Economics student Kei she does because when one loves The recognition was
what he or she does it will be a participated by all schools in the means being a servant leader,”
was offered a job before his college Bryan Dusaban was among the
Qualifying to the two-day graduation. top 20 qualifiers of the Step-up greater fulfillment,” Dusaban Philippines but only a few who said Hepper.
nationwide training of Monde Management Accounting and two-day training held last Dec. added.
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FAST
West Chicago. The volunteers Examinations For Teachers with and its failure to attend in a
Institute for Negros medium enterprises (SMEs) in Magazine Layout, Best in Sports
Dev’t sponsors Forum the region through trainings for from Lewis University included a passing rate of 98% compared Page, Best in Feature Page, Best government-sponsored event
on Marketing Strategy trustees of organizations, executive -- Nursing Program Head Dr. to the national passing percentage Editorial Page and Best News was not a loss for the whole
directors for non – government Nan Yancey, Assistant Campus of 27.55 %, while the 2007 Page. University.
organizations, professional Minister Sabrina Ortman, and graduates in Bachelor in Secondary Giving the MassComm “We will not join any COPRE
The University of St. La Salle –
associations, business support students Richard Brown, Raquel Education had a passing rate Department more citations were and PIA-sponsored event again in
Institute for Negros Development
groups, and investment promotion Caban, Isabel Garcia, Michelle of 79 % in comparison to the individual writers Ann Margaret the future. We felt that this is a
sponsored a forum on Strategic
centers. Hoffman, Colleen MacGrude, national passing percentage of Echarri (3rd English Editorial dream come true for the past
Marketing last January 18 at the
CIDA Country Director Mr. and Daina Norusis. 29.12%. Writing and Ms. COPRE 2007), editors who were dismayed by
Santuario de La Salle.
Ed Sutherland and USLS President The group’s activities included The successful passers of the The Spectrum Newspaper Editor the results of the past awarding
Mr. Josiah Go, a much-sought-
Br. Ray Suplido, signed a MOA participation in the a Gawad August 2007 LET from Class 2007 Aries Cariño (1st in Copy reading and competitions. We’re on
after Guru on Strategic Marketing
last January 18 at the Santuario de Kalinga build project from the were honored through Testimonial Filipino and 3rd in News Writing for the next level. Even bigger
talked about the “Blue Ocean
la Salle. funds donated through Lewis Rites held last January 31, 2008 at English), and The Spectrum News Universities like the University
Strategy” while his spouse Ms.
The Ceremonies for the University President Br. James the Santuario de La Salle. (Source: Writer Alexander Cuyoca (3rd of San Agustin in Iloilo don’t
Carolina Go discussed emerging
MOA Signing included a video Gaffney FSC. www.usls.edu.ph) Editorial Cartooning). (Source: join COPRE maybe for the same
trends in Service Innovation
presentation of the “Value Chain From Jan. 9 and 10, their www.usls.edu.ph) reason,” Managing Editor Arjay
Strategy.
Analysis of Industries” and the activities at University of St. La Solitario said.
Josiah Go has already conducted
Salle included a Campus Tour and
MassComm paper The Spectrum, the 51 year-
over 450 in-house and public turnover of various knowledge
Visit to Museum, meetings with continues to bag PIA’s inconsistent old official student publication of
seminars to diverse clientele. An products and training modules to rules draw negative
the University. CELAM and Balayan, a visit to COPRE Awards the University releases monthly
author of 10 bestselling marketing
Bahay Pag-asa, dinner fellowship reaction from USLS newspapers, magazine issues,
Interested parties may call the
books, he won the AGORA
USLS Graduate School at Tel. with the Brother President, and The Mass Communications official student paper among others and its editors said
Award for excellence in Markett\ Department official departmental
No. 433-1278 or 432-1189 local a visit to the Community Health that as a media organization, The
ing Education in 1994. (Source: publication The Lead continued Meanwhile, The Spectrum was
120. (Source: www.usls.edu.ph) Nursing program at Pontevedra. Spectrum has already made a mark
www.usls.edu.ph) to bag major awards in the not qualified to join in the regional
A meeting between Nursing in campus journalism as it enters
Dean Dr. Nan Yancey and USLS November 2007 College Press tilt since they do not attend its 6th decade of existence.
Canadian Agency, American Student College of Nursing administrators Conference and Awards sponsored conferences sponsored by the said “We don’t do our newspapers
USLS signs MOA for Volunteers visit La Salle was also held last Jan.9. (Source: by the Philippine Information government agency. and magazines for awards. We
partnership www.usls.edu.ph) Agency. “Ever since, the competition’s don’t organize national conferences
Two staff and six students of Lewis COPRE revised its rule to give inconsistencies with its rules which for recognitions. We do those tasks
The University of St. La Salle University, Romeoville, Illinois The Lead a Graciano Lopez Jaena can favor select participating to serve our purpose as watchdogs
(USLS) was designated as the visited the University of St. La
USLS gets 98% Award for winning Best Magazine publications have caused the past of students and as instruments of
partner Academic Institution Salle last January 3 – 12. Passing Rate for twice in a row since normally it is Spectrum participants to doubt press freedom in the campus level.
of the Canadian International The volunteers were led by Elem. Ed. Teachers given to publications that win the and be skeptical about event’s In our 51 years of existence, we’ve
Development Agency (CIDA) team leader Ms. Natalie Bayci, Licensure Exam Best Magazine, Best Newspaper or credibility,” the top editors of The been recognized even by national
through its PRIVATE representing the Diocese of Joliet, Best Departmental Paper thrice in Spectrum said. organizations and our awards don’t
ENTERPRISE ACCELERATED Illinois. Graduates of the Bachelor of a row. The top editors added that define us anyway,” The Spectrum
RESOURCE LINKAGES Also with the group was their Elementary Education under Aside from those major they themselves are organizing Editor-in-Chief and The Lead’s
(PEARL 2) Project which aims chaplain Rev. Greg Skowron, the College of Education passed titles, The Lead also won Best even bigger events like a national former Opinion Editor Manuel
to provide support to small and Associate Pastor at St. Mary the August 2007 Licensure Departmental Paper, Best campus journalism conference Jeffrey O. Sistoso said.
OPINION
editorial
Sportsfest. Theft. Apathy.
So did Sportsfest 2008 give some favors to Lasallians who badly want/need
a long break from academics? For those who came and cheered for their
colleges during the entire week, they definitely had so much fun.
The University Student Government was so prepared for the first big
event in the University for 2008. It wasn’t a big hype before the week started
but as the games kicked off, everything seemed to run smoothly. Now that’s
what you call sense of responsibility. USG made the students trust to them
more.
In a month, another USG Election will be held. Students will again have
the chance to vote for their fellows whom they want to handle events like the
Sportsfest and those whom they want to play vital roles in pushing for their
concerns. Everyone should understand that USG’s role is far from merely
being an event organizer.
For years, the turnouts of voters in the elections have been really low
with at least 60% of voters usually missing. It is also USG’s responsibility
to prove to the students their relevance because it is only when students
fully understand their Government’s functions and importance that they will
spend time to line up and vote.
***
Two months before the school year ends, two major issues came out.
One is the rising theft cases inside the University and second was Lasallians
absence during the Tuition Fee Increase Forum held at the Coliseum last
Jan. 31.
The rising number of theft cases inside the University campus is now a
major concern for Lasallians and the administrators. Parents may soon start
to ask about how safe their sons and daughters (and their belongings) are
inside La Salle. It is very alarming for four students to be victimized in just one
day losing a total of P22,000 worth of valuables. This is a complex problem
Will you think twice?
that the University Administration has to face squarely if only to ensure the
safety and security of their students. While some are thinking about the
Tensei Ninjutsu. Healing and Sharing.
You think it happens in cartoons and Bubble Gum “I just wish that one day
solutions to this alleged organized crime, every Lasallian should do their
part by taking care of their belongings and becoming more vigilant.
anime shows like Naruto only? Think all Lasallians, including
again. Watching cartoons in television
The second more alarming issue is students’ apathy to the tuition fee or the net isn’t just for entertainment myself, will be just like
increase forum. Theft cases can be solved through initiatives but indifference only, but serves as a reminder for a daily Aries D. Cariño
will take centuries to dissolve. However, students, who are most of the time living. Chiyo-Baasama and
more vulnerable to abuses and neglect, are not solely to be blamed why
there was a low turn-out of spectators during the forum. It is not the 4%
In the anime series Naruto, Chiyo-
Baasama used her bare hands to transfer Moneymicrography. If you are one of
Fr. Suarez, healing and
that students view as too little for an increase, but the Administration’s
willingness to really bring the issue to all students concerned. If there was
her chakra to Gaara’s dead body, only to
revive him even to the expense of her own
the people who all the while thought that
the strengthening of peso versus dollar
sharing their blessings
an 8,000 spectators, issues about the poor services of some of the offices in
the University will be brought up, among other concerns relevant to student life. Thru her tensei ninjutsu (life transfer is quite an aide to boost the economy, innately without asking
fees. ninja technique), she was able to share her you’re wrong. I call this scenario as
The real question is how the Administration announced/promoted the LIFE as a blessing noting that she is an old “moneymicrography” or the depreciation anything in return.”
forum. The Spectrum wasn’t even informed. And while they might insist woman and Gaara is a male teenager. It of household income.
that they posted the announcement in the daily bulletin, it is not enough is one commendable act of unselfishness As of Feb.3, Sunday, the peso is up to meat products) and buy products labelled
to inform all students, and parents for that matter, who will shoulder these and generosity. to P40.50 to a $1 compared to February as Product of the Philippines instead of
annual increases. Dear Lasallians, a small space in a long-sized newsprint That episode in Naruto’s is comparable 2007’s average of P48. For us who imported ones. Second, don’t overspend
bond paper is not enough to reach everyone. The poor PA system did not to the acts of the healing priest Fr. are dependent to overseas parents, the on petty things such as cellphone load for
work if they did use it. They said they are alarmed, but actions speak louder Fernando Suarez where he also uses his chunky peso development is not a call for unimportant communications and taxi
than words. Were they really alarmed by the poor attendance? hand to heal the sick and the broken a celebration. It is a beckon to be thriftier rides for not-so-rush transportation (so
If they did their very best to campaign for student participation in the and wiser in beating daily expenses.
hearted. He said that “It’s not me, I don’t rather travel early to arrive early). Third, be
tuition dialogue, then the better question is: What kind of administrators
know anything about how it happens. Why? For every dollar they send, as the water and electricity wise which means use
and teachers do we have here in this University if they are just breeding more
than 8,000 indifferent, apathetic souls? Up till now I don’t know how people get immediate family member, I lose about pail and bucket than shower, use electric
20-40 spectators in that forum will never represent the more than 8,000 healed, but I know it’s God.” P7.50, which was formerly utilized in my fan than air conditioner, always turn-off the
others who may have more pressing concerns. The wonders of impossibility and household expenses such as food, water, lights when not in use and double check for
If Lasallians can talk about these issues, then apathy isn’t really a its supernatural power are creating a electricity, school tuition, health care, faucet leaks.
problem. Then what? Or Who? change for the better. It is because these transportation and communication. But I challenged myself and tried the three-
concerned individuals know that they are if I take the weakest peso rate three years way-step for 30 days. To my surprise,
an instrument of hope. I just wish that ago which was about P56, I lost as much some are now part of my daily routine.
one day all Lasallians, including myself, as P15.50 for every dollar, decreasing our If we become stronger, clever and better
will be just like Chiyo-Baasama and Fr. household income to 27% now. more than yesterday, the undesirable
Suarez, healing and sharing their blessings Because of this reality slap, I have thought scenarios turn out to be a positive duel.
innately without asking anything in a three-way-step to stay on-budget. First,
return. turn to healthy food diet including fruits For feedback:
*** and vegetables (these are cheaper compared awoy_usher@yahoo.com
THE SPECTRUM
Entry and Exit problem I’m posting, exit through these
FOUNDED 1956
www.thespectrum.ph Paper Walls “I think it would be gates apply as well. I got scolded once
when I tried to use gate 6 as my way of out
SPECTRUM
THEVOL. 51 NO. 13 FEBRUARY 6, 2008 more convenient if of school one evening. I was just hurrying
home since it was 7:15 pm and through
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students, especially who I know boards near the IS and 6th
Asst. Newspaper Gabriel M. Iñigo
Magazine Editor Janela Joy R. Libo-on
Editor-in-Chief Manuel Jeffrey O. Sistoso I usually get in trouble at school every
the one boarding gate and told them about the concerns
I’ve been talking about. Definitely, if
Asst. Magazine Editor Neslie Faith V. Sianson
Associate Editor Faith R. Dulla
Literary Editor Jamie F. Bentinganan
Managing Editor Arjay D. Solitario
time my late-list piles up as each day
starts. I’m staying at a boarding house
near the school, to allowed to pass through those gates,
transportation from our dormitories to
Layout & Graphics Editor Rigil Kent B. Ariola
Newspaper Editor Aries D. Cariño
Asst. Layout Editor Timothy A. Escopete
Asst. Newspaper Editor Katherin L. Dela Cruz
which is not quite far from the University also use gate 6 like school would be a lot easier. That’s what
and its pretty ironic that I get tardy often we concluded. Knowing about how the
Newspaper Editor Janela Joy R. Libo-onMagazine Writers
Magazine Writers times. I’ve calculated the time for me to the IS kids.” IS gate works; we are now then left with
Asst.Jason
Arthur Magazine Editor Neslie Faith V. Sianson
I. Javellana Andrea Y. Derecho get to school from my boarding house one option which is the gate 6.
Kathreen Joyce I. Tubid Marcelina Yandall and it’s not supposed to take more than ones near us are the IS gate and Gate 6. I think it would be more convenient if
John Alexander
Newspaper M. Cuyoca
Writers Celine Chua It also pisses me off when sometimes you they would let college students, especially
Magazine Writer 6 minutes if you think about the distance
EpiAlexander
John Ma. Kassandra A. Dajao
Cuyoca Jamie F. Bentinganan between the two. I usually start to walk to can’t even get to access the second gate the one boarding near the school, to
Randell M.
Allen Gabriel T. Aranza
Iñigo Andrea Derecho Photojournalists school 15 minutes before the bell would since the IS students also have a reserve also use gate 6 like the IS kids. It seems
Arthur Jason I. Javellana HectorYandall
Marcelina Gregory A. Benedicto ring but somehow calculations weren’t time for them to use it leaving us with a bit unfair that the students from the
Mariel Antonette Juarez Krazelle M. Escarrilla
Layout Artists good enough and I would end up rushing only one choice – Gate 1. Integrated school has a reserved time on
Kathreen Tubid Paolo Trio
Jumpee P. Tipon Photojournalist down the halls just to get to my class in I know for a fact that the IS gate is when to pass by the second gate and still
Mark Romulo C. TumbagahanHector Gregory A. Bene-
Layout Artists a nip of time. What took me so long was definitely for the IS students and it would manages to pass by gate 6 in the morning
Adonis Canlobo dictoEditorial Assistants that I had to pass by the first gate instead be pretty crowded if we pass by their gate while us, the college students, aren’t even
Timothy A. Escopete
Illustrators KrazelleRegi Joseph B. Arguelles
M. Escarrilla of the three other gates that I just passed but I don’t see any reason why we’re not allowed to use the gate 6 as our way of
PatrickTipon
Jumpee U. Ellaga Mervin G. Vera allowed to pass by Gate 6 just like IS entry or exit. If we’ll not be allowed to
by. It’s not that I don’t want to use the
Jobelle G. Vallega Charmae Labao
Illustrators other gates but somehow it wasn’t possible students are allowed. The gate 6 is usually use the said gate then it would be better if
Editorial & Graphics Editor Rigil
LayoutAssistant Patrick
Kent
Moderator U. Ellaga
B. Ariola for me to actually get into any of it. open for the vehicles that needs to get none between the IS and college students
Jobelle G. Vallega
Ms. Hannah Papasin-Mariveles in but whenever I get to pass by it every should use it. On the first place, this gate
Huge part of the Lasallian population
The Spectrum is the Official Student Publication of the University of St. La Salle. Its editorial office is
Moderator is from out of town and prefer to stay morning, I get to see some high school is supposed to be only for transportation
located at the USLS Coliseum Ground Floor, La Salle Ave., Bacolod City, Negros Occidental 6100; it can
Ms. Hannah Papasin-Mariveles
be reached through the telephone number, (034) 432-1187 local 172 and e-mail address, spectrum_usls@ in dormitories and boarding houses. A students using it. I tried to get inside vehicles, not our shoes transporting us
yahoo.com. lot of these students stay in either the once using the said gate but as expected, inside.
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I wasn’t allowed to enter at all. It’s pretty
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right to edit all articles for publication. University. It’s troubling that we have to disappointing and it doesn’t just end For feedback:
Member: National Alliance of Lasallian Campus Journalists.
pass by the first or the second gate if the there. Entry of these gates isn’t the only spectrum_usls@yahoo.com
OPINION
“St. John Baptiste de La Salle, pay for us...” Call for excellence
“Aren’t universities charging exorbitant [EDITOR’S NOTE: The speech was delivered by Nea Cecille V. Quiachon during
tuition fees in effect criminal syndicates? Laser Point “...they should worry the awarding ceremony of NOPSSCEA awardees at the St. Scholasticas Academy
With all the money they are raking in, how Gym, Jan. 25.]
come the Philippines has been the slowest about the level of
growing economy in Asia per capita in the Rev. Fr. Noly A. Que, NOPSSCEA President, NOPSSCEA task force
last 30 years?”
Manuel Jeffrey O. Sistoso
apathy their students chairpersons, fellow honorees, distinguished guests, teachers, parents, students,
-Tony Lopez, The Manila Times
have reached.” friends, a pleasant afternoon to all.
It is a great privilege to give this response speech for and in behalf of my
Let me borrow the title of this column Increase Forum in the Daily Bulletin. For fellow outstanding students for the tertiary level, Nichole and Angelica. I know
from a fellow campus journalist at De La those who don’t know what it is, the Daily Some members of the library staff weren’t that they are as thrilled and grateful as I am to be given this recognition. It’s
Salle University-Dasmariñas. Bulletin is a long-sized newsprint bond even trained about the values of good nice to be back here in front of you and be given this opportunity to share my
I was walking along the Coliseum paper being posted in some bulletin boards customer service. thoughts once again like I did back in high school.
Lobby when I saw a seemingly small inside the campus containing information The number of theft cases is on the Needless to say, College life is very different. You get exposed to a bigger
gathering inside the Coliseum, too small, all like candidates for dropping, list of absent rise, like tuition fees. Suggestions on the crowd with crashing personalities. Academic and extra-curricular demands
spectators could even fit in one classroom. teachers, schedules of recollections, among improvement of security facilities inside attack from all corners. But among that flood of faces, there will always be a few
The Discipline Officer passed by and he others. The font size of the texts is more the campus could have been raised. who will lead, excel, and motivate. Students and faculty who stand out, who,
informed me that it was actually a Tuition or less 12. 70% of the tuition increase will go to without effort and without expecting any reward in return, are outstanding in
Fee Increase Forum. I was surprised since My dear fellow Lasallians, a small the teachers’ salaries. Students might ask the things they do. They are those who have the inner drive: a burning passion
as a frontrunner in promoting dialogue in space in that long-sized bond paper would about the presence of some teachers who to make things better, to initiate positive social change, to make a difference.
this campus, The Spectrum should have never be enough to capture the attention are not world class, who don’t know how For the most part, I don’t know if my fellow honorees will agree with me,
been there from the start and should have of almost 9000 students and their parents to speak English well and whose method but what we do in school is simply what is expected of any student… because
been informed days before about this very who would be affected by the 4%. The of instruction is too old school for college- the call for excellence resounds in any school’s mission statement. The problem
important Lasallian gathering. Was it a Public Address System did not work if level learning. Are we going to expect fewer is that only a few respond to that call. When you come to think of it, it’s
secret meeting? they actually utilized it. It was not the 4% teachers of these kinds next school year? really simple. As Lord Chesterfield (an English writer and statesman) puts it:
I did not want to entertain any being too small for an increase. It was their Those are just a few. The more than “Whatever is worth doing at all is worth doing well.” In other words, all of
conspiracy theory. sincerity to actually bring the matter to the 8000 souls may have more than 8000 us can be outstanding in our own way. It depends on our role, our niche, in
Together with my fellow editors, we attention of the students. different concerns intertwined. I couldn’t the society. Wherever you’re good at, just do your best, love what you do and
got inside the 8,000-seater coliseum and I don’t believe students are apathetic understand the University’s rigid annual excellence will simply follow.
witnessed only the Q&A portion. Assistant about tuition fees. increases when they couldn’t even Charles Churchill once said: “The danger chiefly lies in acting well,
Vice-President for Academic Affairs Dr. Granting that the Administration compensate the amounts we’re paying, No crime's so great as daring to excel.” Being called outstanding or
Gloria Fuentes noticed me (and maybe my did their very best to actually encourage and when they couldn’t even improve on “most outstanding” puts a person on a pedestal. It is branding him or her as
stare expressing disgust and disappointment Lasallians to attend in that very significant the way they treat this Annual Tuition Fee “exceptional” and “excellent”. It is very heartwarming yet humbling at the
about the only 20+ or so spectators) and forum and the attendance was still dismal, Increase Forum. same time. Heartwarming because all our efforts in and out of school are being
called my name asking if I had questions. then they should worry about the level of Let’s not wait for Lasallians to pray and acknowledged and humbling because we know that one contest or one search is
Take note, I did not lift a hand signifying apathy their students have reached. say, St. John Baptise de La Salle, pay for not enough to give due recognition to all the outstanding college students out
that I wanted to ask. I immediately grabbed us. there who are showing excellence in various fields: be it in sports, academics,
the microphone anyway and asked about Sample Questions They will hold the same forum again. charity work, etc. We gladly share this recognition with them.
the efforts they made to ensure attendance If there were more students who attended Let’s all be there and raise our concerns. As I look into the eyes of my fellow honorees I can see so much idealism.
in the forum, or in promoting the event to the January 31 forum, a lot of relevant Our great founder who wished to educate This idealism sometimes gets a favorable response from others but oftentimes is
the Lasallian community. questions could have been asked. the poorest of the poor did not want us to opposed by indifference and apathy: two of the biggest problems that the youth
Forgive me but I just couldn’t take The Library fee is too big for the be indifferent. are facing right now. It is my personal desire that we may be able to maintain
their answers. The only noteworthy quality of library that we have. The that idealism. This recognition is not simply a title but a challenge to continue
information was when she said that they computers can be described as “de-uling” For feedback: being outstanding:
included the schedule of the Tuition Fee due to really slow internet connection. je_poi@yahoo.com … even when no one is looking
… even after we graduate and leave the comforts of our 4-walled classrooms
You will not believe it codes that make it legally and politically
to face the real “dog-eat-dog” world. A world where, usually, all that idealism,
taught in school, is lost or compromised.
Being outstanding does not always reciprocate to an easy life or a bed of
roses. All of us here, I’m sure, have our own “Maalaalo Mo Kaya” stories to tell.
Social Light “I am looking forward difficult to change salaries of teachers,
administrative personnel as well as the
We may project a very strong image but behind that are struggles, failures, and
excruciating life experiences that have contributed to what we have become now
that the government non-teaching personnel?
and without which we wouldn’t have been outstanding after all.
will righteously utilize Piggy Bank As the song goes: “deep inside this armor, the warrior is a child”. And who
does that child run to at the end of the day? To answer that, allow me now to
Neslie Faith V. Sianson The government has allotted a budget
the allocated funds for for the education sector but due to the thank the people who have brought us this far, our inspirations to whom we
share this honor:
morally corrupt government officials who
Education is a progressive discovery of our education so that we suppose to be defending and providing ♫ To our respective alma maters, teachers, mentors: Thank you for
sharing to us your wisdom, patience, understanding, and love through the
us with public welfare. There is a highly
ignorance.
- Will Durant (1885-1981) U.S. author can push for a relevant reduced number in the teachers, number years…
of classes and number of schools. Several ♫ To our dear parents and families for bringing us into this world, for
and historian.
and critical quality of teachers complain about the injustice all the sacrifices you’ve made for us, and for providing the home where we get
our first education and eventually build our character. Let me share the lyrics of
One of the most essential elements
in my life is education. I was fed with
Education geared towards in the delayed, low, and deteriorating
pay, lack of political support from the a song that captures what perhaps all of us want to say in tribute to you:
“It takes a lot to know what is love… It’s not the big things, but the little
educational references and part of summer
workshops since grade school. Now in
nation-building.” government, a flop in the retirement or
post-employment benefits, allowances, things that can mean enough… a lot of prayers to get me through… a n d
and in-kind benefits. It is a budding there is never a day that passes by I don’t think of you… you were always there
college, I felt the transition in my attitude
Since the time of the Spaniards, the crisis in the management of the education for me… pushing me and guiding me always to succeed… you showed me,
towards studying. I don’t do chock-a-
maladminstration of justice already crisis. when I was young just how to grow… You showed me, everything that I should
block files of reviewers and notes anymore.
I’m asking myself why I don’t have the existed. Padre Damaso, the notorious- know. You showed me, just how to walk without your hands… coz mom and
fervor enthusiasm to attend my classes and egotistic Franciscan priest conceding Act-Play dad, you always were the “perfect fan”…” (Backstreet Boys)
prioritize my studies anymore. Is it because favors only to elite Filipinos like the Since we are stakeholders and sharers ♫ To those who add the color in our lives, and who, personally, I
of the teachers, curriculum, learning deceiving and assuming “Kastilain” and of this entity, then, if we want to fight for consider as one of God’s greatest gifts to me. I may not have the happiest and
process or the environment? influential wanna-be Doña Victorina quality life, let’s disregard being pathetic easiest life but these people stuck up with me through my ups and downs. They
de Espadaña (the historic malady of rather to exhibit willingness and the are always there to support, love, back me up, scold me when I do wrong, and
Dwindling Art of Pedagogy bureaucracy). desire to stand up as proactive catalysts for accept me for who I am, outstanding or not: to all my friends!!!! Guys, I offer
Teaching is such a noble job. change. this feat to you too. I could’ve never made it this far without you.
Unfortunately, there is a corruption Prof’sVeracity Now that we are equipped with the right ♫ And to the ultimate source of strength and excellence: THE LORD
existing in the educational sector. Even To obtain a good education and knowledge, we are accountable in reducing ALMIGHTY who makes all things possible and who deserves all the glory for
the antediluvian days of the Spanish develop his/her potential is a right of every the hopeless feeling that several citizens Man’s achievements.
regime, corruption is already prevalent. child. The existing corruption in the manifest today. I am looking forward that Thank you NOPSSCEA for this recognition. Metaphorically, this is like a
Bureaucracy is a quintessential scenario educational sector especially in the public the government will righteously utilize the pebble dropped in a lake of still water. May this create ripples of inspiration to
in the lives of the people. The Spanish schools simply enervates the morale of the allocated funds for education so that we other students so that they may finally break away from indifference and apathy
friars were the corrupt officials who teachers instead of bolstering them in order can push for a relevant and critical quality and join in the crusade to actually initiate transformation that our society
promoted frailocarcy, the instability of to provide quality education to students. of Education geared towards nation- badly needs. Being outstanding does not always mean hoarding awards and
colonial administration, selfish friars How can students learn when there are building. medals. For me, it is more of actually touching lives. Touching lives, striving
who only satisfy their personal interest, no teachers interested to apply in public for excellence without stepping on others is true success.
craving for power, wealth and fame; schools or universities when their salaries For feedback: Let me end with a poem by Ralph Waldo Emerson:
they denied the rights of the Filipinos. are generally ruled by fairly civil service spectrum_usls@yahoo.com How do you measure success?
To laugh often and much;
To win the respect of the intelligent people and the affection of children;
We will have to bear with defective OHPs - AVRC To earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false
friends;
The Spectrum: To appreciate beauty;
To find the best in others;
In Que Ber column of Sugar, you took notice of the defective facilties in the classrooms
To leave the world a bit better whether by a healthy child, a redeemed social
particularly the OHPs. For the last 10 years we have not acquired new OHP units as this device is condition, or a job well done;
getting obsolete. We will have to bear with them until they are no longer functional...sort of until To know even one other life has breathed, because you lived…
supply lasts. The good news is we are slowly working for the multimedia projector to be assigned This is to have succeeded.
in the classrooms. I hope this will answer your call for any action and from whom. To God be the glory! Thank you very much and may all of you have a
blessed day ahead.
- College AVRC Live Jesus in our hearts, forever.
FORUM
S SPEAK
LASALLIANS
Bacolod has become a very important city during the recent national controversies involving ABS-CBN, AGB Nielsen Media
Research Philippines and GMA Network about the alleged manipulation of TV Ratings. The Spectrum randomly asked Lasallians in
Bacolod about their reactions and here are the responses.
“It’s really about money at the expense of the televiewers and the “The truth shall prevail. I think the public has the right to know
general public. Somebody there is telling a lie and somebody is telling what the truth behind this issue is. It’s unfair for ABS-CBN to be
the truth, but nobody will accept it. It is very wrong to manipulate prohibited by GMA in telling the truth on TV.”
ratings result. Everybody wants to be number one because it means - Joerivic Castaño, BN1L
more advertisements. And more advertisements mean more
money.”
- Ernest Marvin Latiza, Chair, Mass Communication Department “Both networks have their own proof in terms of their allegations.
I’ll just pray for it and hoping sooner or later everything will be fixed
“It’s true that GMA is a cheater. GMA had a negotiation with our and clarified.”
neighbors where in they promised to give them monthly groceries - Ronald Alonzo, CO2
and money allowances.”
- Mika Ella Pahilanga, AB1-A
“For me it doesn’t matter which station tells the truth. Both
“It’s not about who cheated. It’s about the truth. AGB Nielsen is the networks said before that service comes first, that they only want
one who is liable because they are not vigilant enough to secure their to entertain and serve the people. So it’s useless to argue about the
clients’ protection.” TV ratings.”
- Paolo Ramirez, CO1 - Aprilyn Dolorosa, BN1- L
“I don’t really care about the issue. It is a battle of giant networks

and I at the bottom am not affected so far.” “In my opinion, the Filipinos don’t care about the war between the
- Jarred Martin Clarianes, ABPO3-A two stations. All they want is entertainment.”
- Prub Chahal, CO1- E
“I think GMA is just paranoid about the “rating thing”. Being
competitive is part of the business. It is already wrong when you start “I’m just watching their shows and I am not against both stations.
bribing and making indecent stories against the other party.” All I want for them to do is to provide good, quality and effective
- Anna Palparan, BSN2-N TV programs.”
- Carmela Nava, BSPS1- A
“ABS-CBN tells what is really going on. So I think GMA must admit
their mistakes. Like what happened in our barangay, some people
were given groceries and money by the GMA Network just to watch “All I can say is that we deserve to know the truth about this
their shows.” controversy. We have the right to know the real and exact results of
- Allen Khen Estrella, BE1-C the survey.”
- Kara Angelie Dawn Occeña, BABA1- C
“I think whatever the issue is; both networks should stop their
statements on TV. They should settle the issue off cam because what
add more to it are the statements of both parties aired on TV.” “I don’t really care what is happening between the two networks. All
- Larmie Jondanero, BSCS1-A I really want is to be entertained. Only the court could decide on this
matter. Transparency is all we needed.”
“I perfectly believe that this controversy between two giant stations - Chivas Larroder, MD3
here in our country is very alarming because TV ratings play an
important role in terms of advertisers’ choice. I think the fault
should go to GMA because it’s very obvious that they are paying “GMA Network is guilty. The evidence presented by ABS-CBN was
people just to watch their shows.” strong enough to prove that they manipulated the results of the TV
- Peter Glenn Rapiz, AB1-D ratings here in Bacolod and other cities in Visayas.”
- Luisa Cairo, BSBI3
“I think that what GMA did was not fair to the other station and it
was right for ABS-CBN to file a case against them. Being part of the
media creates a big influence to other people and should serve as good “If the ratings affect the reputation of the networks, I do not care about that issue. It’s
example.” just pure entertainment that confuses us.”
- Andrea Mae Briones, BN2-D - Victoria Contreras, CO1-E
New Bacolod Silay Airport of International Standard

The New Bacolod-Silay Airport brings a promise of a brighter and more progressive Negros.
Photos taken from www.jekkipascual.blogspot.com
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Tramontina: Contact on stage at Gallaga Theater By Kathreen Joyce I. Tubid relationship can go on even just the play was named ‘Contact’ and Tramontina, which is an
using technology. this show is a mixture of different association of theater artists, film
A back-to-back direction for According to Lopez, Weblab’s influences of theater plays,” said makers, visual artists, actors, is
the first time of two women, director, Contact is intended to Montelibano. basically the making of artworks
Tanya Lopez and Jade Snow everyone specifically the high This two short plays is an in different form without asking
Dionzon, USLS’ artist in school and college students and involvement of Produksiyon profit from it and this 2008 play
residence were being exposed as the young professionals who are Tramontina, USLS Alumni Office, has been their fourth of consistent
Produksyon Tramontina had its very much aware and unaware of the USLS Office of the Artist in producing short plays in La Salle.
two contemporary plays entitled our present situations. Residence, Production Support Contact which is furthermore
Contact held in Gallaga Theater. Weblab which is the first to be Group, Masskara Ensemble, all about love and relationships
Produksyon Tramontina on stage, is about cyber chatting Negros Museum and MassComm and different individuals'
Founder and President Mariano and how relationships can happen Society, in cooperation with perspectives and experiences on
“Manny” Tramontina organized in the net while love 4 1/2 is about the actors from USLS Masskara both, can be watched in Php50
these two plays named Weblab different perspective of individuals Theatre Ensemble Alumni, Mass every 6:45pm of January 24 - 26,
and Love 4 ½, mainly to reflect on love, sex and relationships. Comm. students and alumni 31 and February 1, 2 and 7 – 9 at
to the audience the things that “The basic similarity of the two and Negros Summer Workshop the Gallaga Theater.
is happening now and that plays is on communication, such as graduates.
Pierre Patricio’s Works on Display

By Arthur Jason Javellana finish a painting according to While in Greece, the artist United Buddy Bears a project
Patricio. took up figurative drawing at the undertaken by other artists
Travelogue is a Museo A brief background of the artist American Hellenic Union worldwide , Patricio utilized a bear
exhibit launched by artist Pierre depicts his learning in the arts. Greek media has praised his shaped glass figure to display an art
Patricio throughout the month of Patricio had been into the works as it depicts the story of the style representing the Philippines
February. arts at a very young age. He had human spirit and the beauty of life and its culture.
The display is a series of graduated with a degree in BS as the centerpiece of his works. The project according to Buddy
paintings depicting the travels of Marine Transportation in the Ilo- In 1998 Patricio and his family Bearsis intended to promote peace
Patricio. ilo City. moved to Germany where the friendship and tolerance
Subjects include Mindscape, His past works involve artist was influenced by the people In the country, Patricio’s
Tuscan Horse, Venice Wall, figurative art but later evolved into and the culture. works are displayed at the Art
Miagao church and much more Abstract impressionism. While there Patricio stayed Circle Gallery in Shang Ri
designed in Modeling Paste and In 1988, Patricio travelled to for seven years and worked with La Pasig and in the Francesca
Acrylic. Greece where his first exhibit was UNICEF. gallery festival mall in Filinvest
It takes more than a week to opened. Patricio is also a member of Alabang.
IN FOOTBALL
CBA keeps crown in women’s
ENG’G heaps title in men’s
By Allen Gabriel M. Iñigo their strategy while team CBA finally locked a target for the goal,
and Randell T. Aranza
took the break as a time to relax tying the score to 1-1.
and to laugh at the bloopers made Negros Occidental Football
Sweet taste of victory filled the by their teammates. Association referee Emilio Guto
air as the College of Business Just as the game seemed called for an injury time during
and Accountancy retained their destined to roll for CBA, team the 20th minute of the second half
crown in the women’s division BSN finally made a goal, seven when Teejay Oñasa of ENG’G
while the College of Engineering minutes before stoppage time of sat at one corner of the field,
Photo by Paolo Trio

swept the field as they go for the the second half; registering a score experiencing pain on his right leg
gold in the men’s division in the of 1-1, extending the time. after giving out one of his power
football tournament of this year’s “It’s not a matter of being the kicks.
Sportsfest last Jan. 21-25 at the winner of the game. For me, the The orange warrior said that it
USLS Football Field. WINNERS. The Engineering Society won the second spot in the Smart Buddy Bigshot Academy receiving P20,000
friendship and the unity built in was nothing to worry about and at SM City last Feb. 1.
CBA football athletes the team are far more important that it is an expected scenario in
CAS, BSN rule dancesports

continued to taste the flavor of aspects than anything else,” BSN every football game.
victory after winning the women’s goalie Shaula Delgado said. A whistle was blown to end the
cup, 2-1, against BSN; while A minute before the tiebreaker second half, extending the time for
in the men’s division, ENG’G match comes to an end, CBA a tiebreaking match. By Kathreen Joyce I. Tubid said Asan. So everything was really new to
rejoiced after defeating BSN, 4-2, grabbed an obvious goal-scoring The crowd was left hanging Asan wearing a pale green me and I really had a difficulty
in a close fight win in football opportunity which retained their on their seats as the two great Hips twisting, necks bending long gown and Serrano in a black adjusting,” said Serafin.
championship match. championship crown in women’s teams play a game of deflections and bodies gliding to the rhythm suit glided through the dance Despite a bad start by falling
Shining bright, the CBA football. and steals all throughout the five- were being witnessed as the green floor magnificently in their solo in one of their stunts in the group
booters shoved dust against the “With this win, CBA will and red-blooded performers once rendition of the dance Samba. performance, the pair recovered
minute extension.
blazing Nursing, 2-1, in their undoubtedly be the overall again impressed the crowd during “The performance was not only and made some stunning twists of
Another tiebreaker was called
intense battle for the women’s champion,” CBA Faculty and the Dancesports Competition for the competition itself but also moves in their solo rendition by
and as time runs out for these
championship game. President Ernesto Suplido held Jan. 25 at the Coliseum. for entertainment,” Serrano said. dancing to the beat of Samba.
athletes, pursuing attacks and
Held scoreless over the first confidently said. Carmelo Serrano, Jr. and Meanwhile, a grand finale “It was a pressure on me
20 minutes of play, CBA’s Paula defenses from both parties were
Meanwhile, the orange warrior partner Agette Asan of the College for the Sportsfest 2008 was also because this would be my last
Alonso quickly showed the crowd relentlessly forced.
engineers made it sure for its colors of Arts and Sciences made their last concluded by the Red Phoenix’ term in college, I’ll be graduating
that the ball in the net knows no However, the score still
to stand out as they fashioned- flips a fabulous one as they stood eye-bulging and mouth-dropping already. At the same time much
gender, after acquiring the first remained at 1-1 even after the out before the other contenders moves as their dancers Ryan are expected on me because I’ve
out a come-from-behind victory extensions, paving the way for a
goal in the 22nd minute of the against the red phoenix nurses, and hit the championship in the Rodney Gonzaga and Camille been representing BSN since I was
women’s game. shootout match. Modern Standard Category. Serafin held their title as champions First year,” said Gonzaga.
4-2, in the men’s tourney.
Reviewing previous games, Finally, ENG’G defeated BSN “Our preparations for two in the Latin-American Category. According to the BSN pair,
The clash between the men of
the mighty yellow had a 4-0 tally with a registered score of 4-2. months were all worth it. We “I’ve been depressed for how they really were pressured because
ENG’G and BSN in the first half
making it as an evidence for their “I’m glad that our hard work really focused and enjoyed the many days just because of this they only had two weeks to practice
of the championship match was
superiority and it was a fact that relatively calm, even after BSN paid off, especially after our dance, and as to our body, we contest. It was my first time to and since Serafin was a first timer,
that the CBA already beat the scored in the 25th minute. long practice since October. have the bonding, so we didn’t do dancesports for I’m really they needed to start from the very
BSN during their first encounter The intensity picked up in the We thank God for giving us the consider it as just a plain dance,” into hiphop and modern dances. basics.
in Game 3 of the tournament. second half and broke the silence championship throne this year,”
During halftime, team BSN of the crowd in the 13th minute, ENG’G Coach Francis Xavier
seriously talked about fortifying where the College of Engineering Parcon said.
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ENVIRONMENT
Earth Hour campaign reaches RP

Sydney, Chicago, Tel Aviv, Manila, Copenhagen, Melbourne, Brisbane and Toronto
all turning off their lights for an hour in the name of fighting global warming.
ECO
OBOX
Owlet turns
3 months old
By Aries D. Cariño
“Turning the lights off for of the world’s major capital cities reduction policies and find out • Switch to green power.
Earth Hour is a great first step, will unite and switch off for Earth what’s already happening. Look This is one of the best ways you The third successfully laid Philippine eagle owl (Bubo philippensis)
but if you really want to see a Hour. for ways to reduce energy use can make a difference. Contact in the Philippines recently turned three months old last Jan. 28
difference, then make Earth Hour How Lasallians Can Participate and encourage improvements. your electricity provider today at the Negros Forest and Ecological Foundation Inc Biodiversity
part of your everyday life.” at Home and in School If administrators know their and switch to green power, a Conservation Center (NFEFI-BCC).
Earth Hour 2008 intensifies Simple things like turning off students are keen to make their cleaner, more renewable form of The new owlet was hatched last Oct. 28, 2007 after 35 days
this year is it becomes global. appliances while not in use and schools environmentally friendly, energy that does not contribute to of incubation.
Overview switching your light globes to they’ll be even more inclined to global warming. If all Australians The 2007 owlet is the third offspring of owl couples
It started with a question: energy efficient bulbs, will all help take action. switched to green power today, Mahinhin and Hinahon, the only Bubo philippensis breeding pair
How can we inspire people to take us reach our goal of reducing our At home, you don’t have to Australia’s total greenhouse pollu- worldwide.
action on climate change? annual emissions by 5%. Even live in total darkness every day tion would be cut by 30% in one The parent birds are in Bacolod City as part of a breeding loan
The answer: Ask the people of something as simple as turning out to make a difference. Just follow year. That’s the equivalent of more program of Avilon Montalban Zoological Park, Protected Areas
Sydney to turn off their lights for lights when you’re not in a room these five quick and easy tips. than 40 million cars! and Wildlife Bureau (PAWB) Wildlife Rescue Center, Fauna and
one hour. and switching to cleaner sources • Switch to compact fluores- • Use less hot water. This is Flora International and the World Owl Trust.
On 31 March 2007, 2.2 of electricity like “green power”, cent light bulbs to save money not only a good water saving tip, NFEFI-BCC curator Dr. DJ Darwin Bandoy said that the
million people and 2100 Sydney make a big difference. and reduce emissions. Lighting it saves electricity too. Spend one
owlet is still nameless up to this moment and its gender is yet to
businesses turned off their lights As well as the very simple accounts for around 5% of house- minute less in the shower.
be identified.
for one hour - Earth Hour. This things you can do in offices and hold greenhouse gas emissions, and Help make Earth Hour 2008 Owlet 2007 siblings’ Bubo (2005) and Milenyo (2006) have an
massive collective effort reduced schools, like printing double-sided compact fluros use 75% less energy even bigger unidentified gender also.
Sydney's energy consumption by and using recycled paper, there than an equivalent incandescent Beyond turning off your lights
10.2% for one hour, which is the are many other ways to help the bulb. Although the bulbs cost more Bandoy said that endoscopic surgery and feather sexing are the
for one hour at 8pm on 29 March only two ways to determine owl’s gender.
equivalent effect of taking 48,000 your community reduce its carbon up-front, you will actually save
2008, there are lots of things you The curator added that they will send feather samples for feather
cars off the road for one hour. footprint. money through the energy saved
With Sydney icons like the • Get off standby. Speak to and extended life of the bulb. can do to make Earth Hour 2008 sexing soon to the World Owl Trust in United Kingdom, a center
Harbour Bridge and Opera your office manager or school • Turn appliances off while an even greater success. Here are which determines owl genders in the world, because endoscopic
House turning their lights off, and administrator about turning off not in use. Unplug any appliances just a few to get you started. surgery is quite dangerous to operate.
unique events such as weddings by any equipment that is not being like mobile phone chargers, TVs, • Create your own Earth Hour Owlet 2007 had its first fledging cited last Dec. 24, 2007
candlelight, the world took notice. used, including computer screens, microwaves, MP3 players, which – learn how to organize Earth wherein it was seen using its wings to fly out of the nest said
Inspired by the collective effort of photocopiers and printers. are not being used and are on Hour in your town or local com- Bandoy.
millions of Sydneysiders, many • Turn off lights at the end of standby. In Australia, appliances munity. The three-month-old owlet still stays at its parents’ cage though
major global cities are joining the working day. Before you leave on standby consume up to 10% of it weighs and stands just like them.
• Advertise. If you’ve registered
Earth Hour in 2008, turning your place of work or classrooms your electricity bill. Bandoy said that they are only waiting for Hinahon’s (father
as a business, don’t be afraid to
a symbolic event into a global remember to turn off any lights • Turn off anything that owl) signal to shoo away the owlet before they will transfer it to
movement. and computers. Remember to doesn’t need to be on. A good rule advertise your support for Earth another cage.
Originating in Sydney in unplug your mobile phone or is to turn off anything not being Hour. It’s great for business and "We are happy to have the owlet. The mother laid an egg in
2007, the Earth Hour campaign laptop charger when it’s not in use. used. When you leave a room the environment! August but the egg did not survive for it was eaten in September.
has now gained global attention. • Find out what’s happening or leave the house, turn off your The couple copulated again and successfully laid the second egg
As a result, on March 29, 2008 at in your school and workplace. lights or appliances like the TV or Source: which was hatched as the new owlet,” said Bandoy.
8pm, millions of people in some Ask about your school’s emission computer. www.earthhour.org
AYLC gets three Lasallians

Rodrigo Casiano, These Lasallians will
La Salle Yearbook 2009
now open for applicants
Accounting3, Francis Parcon, attend the 10th congress of
Engineering4 and Desiree Ayala’s flagship Corporate
Go, Nursing3 were recently Social Responsibility initiative
chosen as among the 70 Ayala for the youth to be held in
Young Leaders of 2008. Tagaytay this February.
The La Salle Yearbook is now accepting applicants for School
Year 2008-2009. The following are the positions to apply for:
Editor-in-Chief, Associate Editor, Managing Editor, Finance Editor,
Assistant Finance Editor, Computer Graphics Editor, Photo and
Video Editor, CAS College Editor, CBA College Editor, Education
College Editor, Engineering College Editor, Nursing College Editor,
World Bank launches Int’l and Lay-out Artists.
Essay Competition
The World Bank, the Cities Alliance and the Norwegian
Ministry of Foreign Affairs invite youth aged 18-25 from all Interested applicants should submit the following requirements
countries of the world to participate in the International Essay in a legal sized envelope: An application letter addressed to The
Competition 2008.
WANTED: Your Practical Ideas
Editorial Board, resumé with 2X2 picture, recommendation
Shaping the City of Your Dreams letter from Dean/ Department Chairperson, and evaluation form
USD 5,000 will be given to the Grand Prize Winner, while
runner-up prizes will be given USD1,000.
(grades). Additional requirements for the position of Computer
Authors of the best essays (finalists) will be invited to participate
Graphics Editor, Photo and Video Editor and Lay-out Artists
in the Annual Bank Conference on Development Economics include portfolio containing your output (photos, designs, etc.).
(ABCDE) in Cape Town, South Africa.
The jury reserves the right to modify the allocation depending
Deadline of submission is on February 29. Exams and Interview
on the number of winning essays. Schedule will be announces after the said date.
For more information visit http://www.essaycompetition.org/
SPORTS SPECIAL
Photos by Krazelle Escarilla, Paolo Trio and Gringo Benedicto

CBA wins Championship again
Students say, Sportsfest 2008 funfilled
By Allen Gabriel M. Iñigo The yellow team have defended Beach Volleyball ended with the orange color in the division while the competitions of another point-adder as they
their previous titles in Athletics It was another point for the lead, 4-2. the aquabelles were topped by the clashed against the BSN, 25-19;
It was a long week, days of struggle, (women’s), Beach Volleyball CBA as they again stroke a point On the women’s side, it was red phoenix Nursing. 25-19; 25-19, making this year’s
but facing forward with victory (men’s), Billiards (men’s), Chess in another event when they a walk in the park for the CBA title holder.
locked into your hands – it’s just (women’s), Football (women’s), defended their title in the men’s to retain their crown since they Table Tennis
the best thing. Othello (both men and women’s), category while in the women’s already had a 4-0 tally before the The once so ruled by the Wall Handball
Brave and courageous, the and Tug-of-war (women’s). category; the College of Education championship and the fact that College of Nursing event Lasallian’s special game was
never-say-die College of Business took the lead. the team against them on the was trashed by the College of ruled by the ENG’G department
and Accountancy have yet shined a Athletics championship match was someone Engineering and the College of in the men’s division and has
lot more brighter than ever as they It was quite a success for Billiards whom they already beat in the Business Accountancy. defended their title on which they
got crowned as overall champion the CBA since they managed Jumping the venue to Lopues previous game. The ENG’G worked its have worked hard to achieve.
in this year’s Sportfest held last to maintain their stand in the East, it was quite a showdown way on top to sweep the crown On the women’s spotting,
Jan. 21-25. women’s category by snatching down the table as another volcano Lawn Tennis in the men’s division while the CBA placed a great fight and
The CBA was followed by the a total of 9 gold while on the was left to erupt, throwing off the Swift spins and turns smash the brave CBA swiftly took never placed a break on their
College of Nursing as they ranked men’s category, the orange warrior other players and leaving the ball down the other teams after the the ball away alongside with success after stealing the title
first runner up, the College of Engineering also managed to keep to the CBA in both the men and CBA played their way out of the the championship title in the from last year’s champion, the
Engineering who seated at the their championship title with 12 women’s category. tournament in both men and women’s division. ENG’G.
second runner up phase, College gold grasp in their hands. women, grasping both the title in It was CBA’s very supportive
of Arts and Science staying in the Bowling their hands. Tug-of-War students that boost the morale
third runner up place, and the Badminton Lopues East was definitely In the men’s division it was in Tug-of-War was a game of their athletes giving them an
College of Education in the fourth Badminton which was ruled a place to hit a landslide as the intense battle in the championship definitely left out by the other edge against other players.
runner up seat. by the Nursing department on orange Eng’g warriors placed their match between the yellow CBA colleges and took it for granted by CBA cheerers and spectators
The CBA was determined to last year’s sportsfest was left on best foot forward and grab the and the orange warriors ENG’G, not participating well enough that has faith on their players and
win this year’s crown and a proof half term for this year since they crown in both men and women’s 6-4; 6-1, ending the match to have caused several default wins they were there in most of the
of that was seen early when they only got to defend the title on the division. 2-0. but the CBA looked at it as an events with their drums on their
shined 1/4 of the coliseum with women’s category and the CBA Meanwhile, in the women’s opportunity to add up some more side and their loud cheers and
bright yellow through their attires stealing the title from them on the Chess category, a great battle between the points on its final standing as they shouts to put the CBA’s game
and balloons during the opening men’s division. The game of wits in the men’s CBA and the red phoenix Nursing took the crown on the women’s to the next level on which gave
ceremony. which was ruled by the yellow occurred, 6-3; 3-6, leading the event while Nursing pulled strong way to their title in the Bleacher
It was a tough start for the Basketball team CBA last year was snitch game to a tie breaker that ended enough to get the one in the men’s Cheering.
mighty yellow after faltering down In the men’s division, it was snatch by the Eng’g department with a 10-6 points. division.
and has dropped down into the a tragic for the Eng’g Warriors who have calculated their way out
last place in the opening cheering as they watched in horror as the with the trophy in their hand. Othello Volleyball The last day of the Sportsfest
competition but it wasn’t enough Nursing department snatch the Meanwhile, on the women’s The College of Business and The crown for the spikers was was also a big bang after each
to make the CBA throw in the crown from them while on the event, the CBA remained as the Accountancy seems to have place battled over an intense battle and college showed off their skills and
white towel. women’s category BSN also failed king of this game and have kept to their liking the games of wits ended up with a collision between talents on the Dance Sports on
to defend their title giving off its opponents from checking any as again they’ve occupied both the Orange Warriors and the which the BSN topped the Latin
The crowns the championship crown to the trophies on their list. seats in men and women’s Othello defending champion blazing hot and the CAS on the Modern
It wasn’t an easy path for the mighty yellow CBA. like what they did in the chess phoenix on which the ENG’G Standard.
CBA but despite hardships and The championship game for Football matches. team managed to spike out the Cheerdance competition
trials on the road to success, they the men’s division was left between It was definitely a game to opposing team, 25-23; 19-25; was a real blast as they College
kept on hurdling up that allowed the CBA and EDUC, 54-43, and watch when defending champion Swimming 26-24; 15-25; 15-9, to snatch the of Engineering plunged down
them to stash up 18 championship in the women’s division between lost its touch as it dropped down Another spot came splashed championship title in the men’s the floor with their pretty sweet
titles on which 8 of it were titles the BSN and CAS, 74-60, both its chance to again grab the crown down to the mighty yellow CBA division. moves pulling all the attention
that they have successfully played in the last day of the to the Eng’g and Nursing who after they stole the title from Meanwhile on the women’s from all the spectators of different
defended. sportsfest. both fought well for the title but ENG’G warriors on the men’s event, the CBA have yet found colleges.

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LYC presents 5-point agenda

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Spectrum editors join UNYAP

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CAS, BSN rule dancesports

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR should be sent to:

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AYLC gets three Lasallians

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