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CLB Virtual Educ Week 2021

The document summarizes Colegio ng Lungsod ng Batangas' (CLB) virtual celebration of Educ Week 2021 with the theme "Gurong Filipino: Katuwang sa Hamon, Kasama sa Pagbangon," or "Teachers: Leading in Crisis, Reimagining the Future." Over three days, CLB students participated in various contests including spoken poetry, demonstration teaching, and research presentations. Winners were announced in different categories. The event aimed to honor teachers and bring CLB students together during the pandemic.

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CLB Virtual Educ Week 2021

The document summarizes Colegio ng Lungsod ng Batangas' (CLB) virtual celebration of Educ Week 2021 with the theme "Gurong Filipino: Katuwang sa Hamon, Kasama sa Pagbangon," or "Teachers: Leading in Crisis, Reimagining the Future." Over three days, CLB students participated in various contests including spoken poetry, demonstration teaching, and research presentations. Winners were announced in different categories. The event aimed to honor teachers and bring CLB students together during the pandemic.

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Volume X Issue X

The
S cholars
“Creating Lifelong Builders”

October 2021

Colegio ng Lungsod ng Batangas


celebrates Virtual Educ Week 2021
By : Jhon Dharyl Carag

C LB held an Educ Week's virtual celebration on


October 1, 4, and 5, 2021 with the theme "Gurong
Filipino: Katuwang sa Hamon, Kasama sa Pagbangon,"
Teachers: Leading in Crisis, Reimagining the Future."
The students from the message. Afterwards, Dr. Karen A.
different Education Department of Bunquin, the Program Chair of
CLB joined and gladly celebrated BPED, gave a statement on the
the said program. They are the purpose of this main event. She
BEED, BTLED, and BPED reminded the students to be
departments. The aim of this dedicated and passionate about
program is to make the students, their future. The College Photo from the virtual event
particularly the future educators, Administrator, Dr. Lorna L. Gappi,
acquainted and know their co- and Dr. Doringer P. Cabrera, who is said contest. The next contest was guidelines and mechanics to be kept
scholars. Also, it is a great help for the VP for Academic Affairs and entitled "Bida si Mam, Bida si Sir" in mind by the participants.
them to showcase their talents and the Dean of the CBA Department, and Dr. Roselle S. Rosales, faculty of On the third and last day,
skills for the different contests. gave inspirational messages. Dr. CEDUC Department, gave the there was a competition for research
Furthermore, it is in line for the Cabrera stated his acronym GURO, guidelines and mechanics for the presentations. Mrs. Rose Mae Ann G.
celebration of the day for the which stands for generous, contest proper. In this contest, the Lumanglas, Head of Research
uncapped heroes of all generations, unselfish, resilient and optimistic. advisers from different CED Management Office and also the
the teachers. He told the students to always bear Departments showed their talents faculty of the CEDUC Department,
On the first day of the in mind these characteristics with their selected students. spoke up about the guidelines and
celebration, it was started with the because these are necessary for The same masters of mechanics of this competition. The
CLB prayer, followed by the their growth as future educators. ceremony consistently made the presenters were all fourth-year
Philippine National Anthem and the There was also a virtual audience feel energetic and BEED students, and the research
CLB Hymn. The masters of relaunching of the Future Educators lively. This started with the presented were all their research
ceremony were Ms. Rishel Mendoza Society (FES) and officers that was competition for demonstration papers conducted the previous year.
and Mr. Arjay Obaña, who came headed by the FES Adviser, Mrs. teaching. Mrs. Margorie E. De Jesus, There were ten (10) group presenters,
from BEED IV-1. They took charge Charity G. Maaño. For the official Head of Alumni Relations and also five from BEED IV-1 and five from
of hosting with their enthusiastic and opening of activities, Ms. Karen the faculty of the CEDUC BEED IV-2. Each group presenter
great initiation of the program. For Espinola, the FES President, took Department, stated the guidelines and choose three members to present
the welcome remarks, Dr. Rosanni charge of it. The first contest was mechanics of the said competition. It their PowerPoint. The allotted time
M. Del Mundo, VP for Research, Spoken Poetry, and Dr. Apolonio was followed by the contest for the was ten minutes, and after that, there
Extension, Planning, and M. Fababaer, faculty member of the TikTok Challenge. Mr. Mark Don were also ten minutes for questions
Development and also the Dean of CEDUC Department, gave the Bathan, the faculty member of the and answers regarding their research
the CEDUC Department, gave her guidelines and mechanics for the CEDUC Department, enumerated the presentation.

Hail the CEDUC Week winners


By : Jhon Dharyl Carag
ollowed by the different (Third place), BEED 2 with Dr.
contests is the awarding of Roselle Rosales (second place), and
winners. For the Spoken Poetry, the BTLED 1 with Ms. Marilou
winners were Delgado, April, BPED Custodio (first place). For the Poster
III-2 (third place), Dinglasan, Making contest, the winners were
Emmanuel, BTLED III-2 (second Christel D. Cleofe, BPED II-1 (third
place), and De Torres, Jessa, BEED place), Iona Bianca Mendoza, BEED
IV-1 (first place). For Bida si Sir, II-2 (second place), and Gilly
Bida si Mam, the winners were BPED
Photo from the virtual event 2 with Mr. Mark Don Bathan (Continued on page 2)
2 NEWS The Scholars OCTOBER 2021

2nd SEC Online Election of CLB (Continued from page 1) Presentation, the winners were:
Exploring Multiple Intelligences
By : Erica G. De Castro Arellano, BEED III-2 (first place). Dominant Among Colegio ng
For the demonstration teaching, the Lungsod ng Batangas Students (third

2
nd SEC Online Election was Managat; Secretary General, Maria
held on October 8, 2021, for Cristina San Miguel; Finance winners were BEED I-2 Adviser Ms. place), Mental Health Status of
all CLB students via Google Officer, Allysa Joyce Amistoso; Richelle Cueto (third place), BEED Colegio ng Lungsod ng Batangas
Form. Deputy Finance Officer, Mel Joy III-2 Adviser Mr. Melvin Francisco Students During the New Normal
The meeting de avance was Almoreda; Business Manager, Sofia (second place), and BEED IV-1 Setting (second place), and Perceived
started last October 7th, via Zoom and Ysabell L. Candor; Auditor and John Adviser Ms. Margorie De Jesus (first Influence of Parental Expectations on
Google Meet. It was started by the Eric Barola for PIO. Two party lists place). There was also a special Academic Achievements of Colegio
opening program led by Mr. Meliton introduce themselves and state their award given to the most promising ng Lungsod ng Batangas Students
De Guzman. Dr. Doringer Cabrera, the platforms and affiliations to the teacher---BPED III-1 with Adviser (first place).
Vice President for Research, students, and promise that they will Dr. Karen A. Bunquin. For After the awarding, there was a
Extension, and Planning Services, Dr. do their best to fulfill their Instructional Materials Making, the tribute for teachers in line with
Lorna Gappi, the College responsibilities. winners were Mel Delgado, BPED I- Teacher's Day. All the presidents in the
Administrator, and Mr. Arjay Obaña, The election started at 8:00 1 (third place), Mary Mae class had been given an opportunity to
the former SEC President, gave their am and ended at 3:00 pm October 8, Concepcion, BPED III-1 (second show and express their gratitude and
messages to the students and aspiring 2021. The link for google form was place), and Ella Mae De Guzman, appreciation to their respective
leaders. It was followed by the disseminated through Online BEED IV-1 (first place). For the advisers through their video
introduction of two party lists, the Kumustahan with the respective TikTok Challenge, the winners were presentations.
GOAL SQUAD and the ISKOLARS. advisers of each section. The BEED I-1 (third place), BEED II-1 The three-day virtual
The GOAL SQUAD aspirants are winners has been announced at (second place), and BEED III-1 (first Education Week Celebration was
Gilly Arellano; President, Jericho Colegio ng Lungsod ng Batangas' place). For the Essay Writing successfully done. The teachers,
Briton; VP for Internal Affairs, Janine official Facebook page by October Contest, the winners were Cristine students and participants were all
Mercado; VP for External Affairs, 12, 2021. The new elected members Delmo, BTLED I-1 (third place), happy and satisfied with the program.
Lyca Candor; Secretary General, of the Student Executive Council for Jenelyn Bagro, BEED III-1 (second The students learned a lot and became
Ashley Gellene Lacsamana; Deputy Academic Year 2021-2022 are place), and Joana Rayos, BEED IV-2 well-motivated to pursue their chosen
Secretary General, Cherie May Rhovie D. Arca, President; Lorelyn (first place). For the Research career as a future educator.
Valenzuela; Finance Officer, Angelyn S. Sison, VP for Internal Affairs;
Lipardo; Deputy Finance, Joros Joshua Janine L. Mercado, VP for External
Affairs; Gelyn F. Managat,
DUTERTE
Villanueva; Business Manager, John
Andrey Dinglasan; Auditor and Jameel Secretary General; Maria Cristina R. APPROVES
PILOT IN-PERSON
Gonzales for PIO. The ISKOLARS San Miguel, Finance Officer; Allysa
aspirants are Rhovhie D. Arca; Joyce A. Amistoso, Deputy Finance
President, Shiela Mae Faeldomio; VP Officer; Sofia Ysabell L. Candor, IN 120 SCHOOLS
for External Affairs, Lorelyn Sison; Auditor; Mel Joy A. Almoneda, By : Gemma Garcia
VP for Internal Affairs, Gelyn Business Manager; and John Eric B. Photo By: batangascity.gov.ph

CLB receives Certificate of CLB’S 14TH


M alacañang announced that
President Rodrigo Roa

Program Accreditation
Duterte has approved limited face-
COMMENCEMENT to-face classes in a maximum of 120
public and private schools in areas
By : Sharon Rose Atienza EXERCISES with minimal risk for COVID-19,
THROUGH VIRTUAL Sept. 20.

L ast September 30, 2021,


National Network of Quality
Assurance Agencies (NNQAA) had a
certificate of program accreditation
confirms the college‘s curricular
programs' candidate status. CLB‘s
CEREMONY
DepEd Secretary Leonor
Magtolis Briones said the schools for
face-to-face classes are expected to
Virtual Awarding Ceremony via curricular programs in the Bachelor By : Ella May De Guzman
Zoom. of Elementary Education (BEED) begin in two months. She noted that
The event gave NNQAA an
opportunity to recognize the institution
as they awarded Colegio ng Lungsod
and Bachelor of Science in Business
Administration (BSBA) received a
certificate of candidacy status from
A virtual ceremony for the
14th Commencement
Exercises of Colegio ng Lungsod ng
limited face-to-face classes will only

Batangas was held successfully via


ng Batangas (CLB) a certificate of ALCUCOA last March, which is the
YouTube, August 14.
program accreditation. first stage of accreditation.
Mayor Beverley Dimacuha
The NNQAA serves as the ―Isang karangalan ito para sa
extended her heartfelt congratulations
umbrella organization of the CLB dahil nakabilang ito sa apat
to the 84 students who graduated in
Accrediting Agency of Chartered lamang mula sa mahigit 100 local
the virtual ceremony of the 14th
Colleges and Universities in the colleges and universities sa bansa na Photo By: Iloilo Today
Commencement Exercises of
Philippines (AACCUP) at sumailalim sa accreditation process
Colegio ng Lungsod ng Batangas be allowed upon the request of LGU
Commission on Accreditation for noong nakaraang taon,‖ Dr. Gappi
(CLB) on August 14. She emphasized and the school concerned. The classes
Local Colleges and Universities stated.
that the graduation of CLB is one of should also pass the "safety
(ALCUCOA). ―Despite the pandemic, the
the activities she looks forward to assessment" of the Department of
According to CLB College institution continues to provide a
every year because, as she said, it is Education. Briones said there is also a
Administrator Dr. Lorna Gappi, the high-quality education,‖ she added.
the continuation of the dream of his requirement for written consent from
father, Mayor Eddie Dimacuha. the parents of students that they will
"CLB is a college that is a allow their children to attend the pilot
collaboration with talented but classes.
financially skilled students who will Participating schools must
be their parents' partners to make sure have adequate facilities such as water,
that poverty doesn't prevent their medicine, and a close location to a
children from getting graduated,"
Photo By: Palakat Batangas City page Mayor Dimacuha said. (Continued on page 3)
3 NEWS The Scholars OCTOBER 2021

Huling Araw
(Continued from page 2)

health unit. Face-to-face classes will


be tried out in 100 public schools in
ng COCFiling areas with minimal risk of Covid-19
and in 20 private schools. Classes will
Sa Panulat ni : Monneth D. Dalisay be limited to 12 students in every
classroom for Kindergarten, 16

I lan sa malalaking
personalidad, naghain ng
kandidatura sa huling araw
ng COC Filing.
Oktubre 8, taong kasalukuyan
students for Grade 1 to 3, and 20
students for senior high school
students taking the technical-
vocational strand. Additionally,
Kindergarten to Grade 3 students can
ang huling araw ng paghahain ng
only stay on the school basis for a
kandidatura para sa National at Local
maximum of 3 hours a day. Senior
Election 2022. Dumagsa ang ilan sa
high school students can stay for a
Photos from CLB Zoom meeting malalaking personalidad upang
maximum of 4 hours a day. Teachers
humabol sa paghahain ng kanilang
65 years old and below can participate
COC. Kabilang sa naghain ng
CLB: STUDENTS AND kandidatura para sa pagka bise
in the dry run as long as they do not
have comorbidities and should be
presidente ay si Senator Francis Kiko
PARENTS VIRTUAL ORIENTATION Pangilinan, kasama niya sa paghahain
vaccinated against COVID 19.
The DepEd chief explained
By : Vina Coro ng COC ang kaniyang running mate
that if the pilot is safe, if it is effective,
na si Vice President Leni Robredo na
then we will gradually increase the
ast September 17, 2021, Dr. Karen A. Bunquin, Program Presidential Aspirant sa darating na

L Colegio ng Lungsod ng Chair, did an excellent job explaining


Batangas conducted a the program offered and
Students and Parents Virtual requirements needed to finish it
Orientation with the theme successfully. She introduced the
the
eleksyon. Samantala, upang
ipagpatuloy ang termino sa Senado,
naghain din ng Certificate of
Candidacy sina Sherwin Gatchalian
number of participating schools. She
added that if there is a change in risk
assessment, then we will really stop
face-to-face classes. The pilot classes
"Family Relationship as a Support students to the student portal and will begin as soon as possible. Before
at Leila Delima. Naghain si Senator
System Amidst the COVID-19 learning management system (LMS) the approval, the Philippines was
Leila De Lima sa pamamagitan ng
Pandemic.” as they are used in online classes and among the last two countries in the
kaniyang official representative.
synchronous session netiquette. world that have yet to reopen schools
Tatakbo din sa pagka Senador ang
This orientation aims to give Moreover, she talked about the since the World Health Organization
dating Agriculture Secretary at
service and awareness of students and grading system and the schedule of declared a pandemic in March 2020.
Mindanao Development Authority
parents relationships. The orientation online consultations, which were
Chairman na si Manny Piñol
hosted by Sir Meliton De Guzman helpful to students as they learned
gayundin ang TV broadcaster na si
BatangasCity haslaunched an
started with a CLB prayer followed how and where they could find
Noli De Castro. Si Noli De Castro ay onlineapplicationsystemfor the
by the National Anthem. Virtual
information in any situation. To
Orientation is divided into two parts: continue the program, Ms. Kimberly
kakandidato sa ilalim ng Aksyon ONE-STOP SHOP
Demokratiko Political Party. Naghain for Construction Permitting (OSPC)
Students and Parents Orientation. Ann M. Villanueva, College din ng kaniyang COC si Antoño By : Cherry Anne Castillejos
In her opening remarks, Ms. Registrar, discussed registration Trillanes IV na nagnanais magbalik

T
Odessa J. Bagos, Head Guidance & services and gave information on how o respond to the slow and
sa Senado bilang guess candidate ng
Counselor, gave her best to give a students can consult them regarding conventional transaction
Liberal Party.
process of building permits
meaningful introduction to parents their problems or issues on their Sa huling araw ng COC Filing
and occupancy permits, Batangas
orientation by reminiscing about the portal. Also, she explained the dean's ganap na ika labing isa ng umaga,
City relaunched the One-Stop Shop
past and comparing it to the new list qualifications and the students' mayroong naghain na 10 Presidential
for Construction Permitting
normal. In addition, she talked about queries. Aspirants, 3 Vice President
the challenges of the new normal and (OSPC) online application system,
On the other hand, Ms. Odessa Aspirants, 20 Senatorial Aspirants, at
opportunities for families. Dr. Leonor J. Bagos tackled the services of the Sept. 7.
20 partylist.
A. De Guzman, a college physician, Guidance and Counseling Office. She According to City Engineer
Ganap na alas kwatro ng
on the other hand, discussed Covid- introduced the four services they can Adela Hernandez, the launching of
hapon, naghain din si Senator Bato
19 and provided proper ways to offer, One-Stop Shop for Construction
which are counseling Dela Rosa ng kandidatura para sa
prevent the virus. She also discussed /telecounseling, Permitting (OSPC) online application
information, pagka Presidente. Matapos ang oras
the difference between home individual system is a great way to speed up all
inventory, and para sa paghahain ng Certificate of
quarantine and isolation. the process and it is major step
referral/follow-up. Also, she quoted, Candidacy, mayroong 83 Presidential
Furthermore, she emphasized "You are valued and you matter, Aspirants at 23 Vice Presidential
social responsibility that protects because we value your safety. We (Continued on page 4)
Aspirants.
themselves, their families, friends, may be distant and far physically, but
and their colleagues. "Tayo ay in our heart and spirit, we are family.
magtulong-tulong na masugpo ang Always Remember, We are all in this
pandemyang ito. Hindi mga doctor o together! " And for the last speaker,
frontliners ang poprotekta sa bawat Ms. Isabel Alea, College Librarian,
isa kundi ang ating sarili din lamang, showed a tutorial and some
"she said. "50% of the workforce of information about Google workspace,
health workers are tinamaan na ng student portal, and other concerns.
virus na ito. Tayong mga magulang The said orientation gets to
ay ugaliin ang pagsunod sa basic keep in touch with their students and
health protocols at ituro sa ating parents' relationships amidst the
kasamahan o kaibigan, , "she added COVID-19 pandemic. Nonetheless,
as fight
to one of the inspirational
against viruses. messages they may be far apart physically, but
the love and connection will not be
For the students' orientation, apart. Photo By: PTV Channel Photo By: batangascity.gov.ph
4 NEWS The Scholars OCTOBER 2021

2.8 million
more Covid-19 vaccine
NEARLY

MAKES HER 8TH LANDDALL


(Continued from page 3)

towards fulfilling the city government


goal to have all government
transactions fully automated.
City Engineer Hernandez said
DOSES ARRIVE IN PH that in 2014, the former Mayor, Hon.
By : Realyn R. Hernandez in San Juan, Batangas Eduardo Dimacuha, started
streamlining the processes for
obtaining business and occupancy
permits with the help of the United
By : Arjay Obaña States Agency for International
Development (USAID). With the

S EVERE Tropical Storm


"Jolina" (Conson) made its
eighth landfall in San Juan,
Batangas at 9 a.m. Wednesday,
September 8.
Executive Order No. 16 S. 2014, the
Batangas City Building Permit and
Occupancy Permit One-Stop-Shop
(BPOSS) was formed to shorten the
processing time from 20 days to 7
Photo By: Vivienne Gulla - ABS-CBN News It hits the land while
days for building permits and 20 days
Jr., said, "Right now we have maintaining its strength of 95

L
ast October 8, 2021, The to 5 days for occupancy permits.
Philippines received nearly no issue in terms of supply. The issue kilometers per hour (km/h) of wind
Engr. Hernandez further said that in
2.8 million more Covid-19 right now is the demand and the near the center, gusts of up to 130
2018, the said executive order was
vaccine doses as the country throughput. He encouraged local km/h, and central pressure of 998 hPa
amended and the One-Stop Shop for
ramped up its inoculation program officials to speed up their vaccine while moving northwest over
Construction Permit (OSCP) replaced
to vaccine at least half of the rollout and set aside politics in Batangas.
BPOSS to further expedite the
population by yearend. implementing it, as the election The Philippine Atmospheric,
process of securing the permits.
The plane carrying the Covid- season has begun. So, there‘s no Geophysical and Astronomical
The Information
19 shots arrived at Ninoy Aquino political color, these vaccines should Services Administration (PAGASA)
Communication Officer Raymond
International Airport (NAIA) after 9 be equitably distributed among said that as of 10 a.m. Wednesday, the
Sadiwa presented the actual
a.m. on China Airlines flight CI municipalities. I enjoin all governors center of Jolina was located in the
demonstration on how to apply online
701.The batch incudes 2, 132, 140 and mayors to work as a unit. We vicinity of Rosario, Batangas and it
for permits. There links that the
Moderna vaccine shots, over 1.3 encourage everybody that the was moving northwest at 10 km/h.
applicant needs to click to download
million doses of which were congressman, the governor, and the PAGASA said strong winds or higher
and they need to have their own email
purchased by the government, and mayor have to work as one, to vaccine extend outwards up to 180 kilometers
account. The implementation of the
477,600 ordered by the private sector. as one.‖ from the center of Jolina.
automated building permit and
The remaining 661,100 jabs are from "The government has "Nakakapanlumong
certificate of occupancy system also
AstraZeneca, procured by the private allocated an initial 45,000 to 50,000 pangyayari sa buhay...sa isang iglap
aims to eliminate red tape in
sector and local government units, Covid-19 jabs for the pilot lang, washed out lahat" said by one of
government agencies.
authorities. vaccination of teens aged 12 to 17 in a thousand residents in Barangay San
The launching was
According to the Health selected hospitals in Metro Manila," Juan, Batangas when one visited their
spearheaded by the Local Economic
Department and the National Task Galves stated. house after the typhoon.
and Investment Promotions Office
Against Covid-19 (NTF), the country An official earlier said, According to some residents
(LEIPO). It was also attended by
does not have any issues with "Vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer in Barangay San Juan, Batangas, a big
DILG Regional Director Ariel Iglesia,
supplies. And health Secretary are allowed for use in this age bracket. flood was suddenly coming. That's
USAID SURGE Chief of Party Sergio
Francisco Duque III said ―This bodes They pointed out that the allocation of why many of them saved nothing. It
Andal Jr., and Deanna Lijauco
well for the country in our desire to each hospital would depend, passed over the dead river near where
Component 2 Lead of USAID.
aggressively ramp up our vaccination however, on the number of their their house was built.
It is anticipated that Batangueño will
coverage.‖ eligible patients. Initially, they are Cracked doors, thick mud,
find it easiest and more accessible to
The NTF Chief Implementer and allocating more or less 45,000 to broken appliances such as
build and process their business using
vaccine Secretary, Carlito Galves 50,000, initially for the pilot.‖ refrigerators, washing machines,
the One-Stop Shop for Construction
cellphones, etc., are what startled the
Permitting (OSPC) online application
homeowner when she visited their
Leni Robredo as 1Sambayanan's home after Typhoon Jolina hit
system. As well as for the graduated
business students, who want to build
choice for President Batangas.
their own business.

By : Shenee Laine R. Bucanegra


ice President Leni Robredo has not yet settled on her political

V was chosen by the opposition


coalition organization
1Sambayan as their presidential
ambitions.
Previously, Robredo emerged as
1Sambayan's top option to be its
candidate for the 2022 national standard-bearer in 2022, while former
elections. Senator Antonio Trillanes IV was the
―1Sambayan is pleased to top choice for vice president.
Photo By: Mara Cepeda - Rappler
announce to the nation that it has This was based on an internal
reached a decision to endorse Vice coalition survey performed from Sept. Because of the tremendous She stated that the choice to
President Leni Robredo as its 12 to Sept. 25. amount of responsibility that comes run must be taken from inside, after
presidential candidate for the May In reaction to her nomination, with being president, Robredo stated taking into account all variables and
2022 elections,‖ retired Senior Robredo has asked her followers to that she would have difficulty doing a comprehensive study of all of
Associate Justice Antonio Carpio, the pray for her while she plans her next determining whether to run for them.
group‘s lead convenor, said during political step, thanking 1Sambayan president in 2022. As a result, she will Nonetheless, Robredo stated
the program. for selecting her as their presidential seek prayer in the next days so that that being picked by 1Sambayan was
Robredo, on the other hand, candidate for 2022. she may make an intelligent choice. a wonderful honor.
5 Opinion OCTOBER 2021

A Challenging Phenomenon
This COVID-19 pandemic
brought and still bringing the people a
tremendous impact in all aspects of life.
It has been the agony of every
individual which brings intricate
feelings. This issue is a serious one and
should not be neglected. But amidst
this situation, life must go on and
everyone must be resilient for the
changes this unpredicted-end and By: Jhon Dharyl Carag
uncontrolled pandemic transports. With
this, we can still have great learnings difference tomorrow.
from this COVID-19 context. There are many learnings
We all know that COVID-19 that we can consider as great. And
pandemic is very upsetting because it these learnings include discipline,
still doesn't stop and there are responsibility cooperation, God-
continuous cases from different regions centeredness, and optimism. First,
and places in the country. However, to be a disciplined individual, in
there are ways to avoid, lessen, and the way that we always think of
eventually eradicate this virus that puts the health etiquettes and others'
the people to anxiety and depressions. safety. We are obliged to follow
The government must be supporting the protocols implemented from
endlessly. There are a lot of health the time of lockdown 'til now that
Election in the Context of Democracy protocols and laws for the people to the lists of the COVID case is
follow for the safety and be free of the getting lessened. We must also
By: Rishel Mendoza think and be responsible at all
said virus, too. From the normal era,
Is election the best test of of the majority and the rights of our situation before and the world must times. Until now, things especially
democracy? everybody. In a democratic not be invaded by the Corona virus, to in this affected schooling because
Election can be viewed as one government the power is equally a new normal era, our situation from the face to face or normal
of the practices that people exercise divided among its three branches: currently, is really a challenge to all of study, the traditional schooling is
under democratic country. But executive, legislative and judicial. In us because of the sudden changes and replaced with online learning.
electing officials alone is not enough this system, the government acts for very unwanted to everyone. Yet, it is Lockdown 'til now that the lists of
for the people to exercise the rule of the best interest of the citizens with already here and the only thing we the COVID case is getting
the majority. Local elections are fairness and justice. However, the should do is to help each other in this lessened. We must also think and
conducted every three years while power lies upon the three branches of time of health crisis. be responsible at all times. Until
national election such as that of the the government wherein the people of There is a research stating that now, things especially in this
presidential and vice presidential is the country has no control of. People there are many valuable lessons that we affected schooling because from
held every six years. It means that a are not consulted for the policy may gain in this time of crisis. People the face to face or normal study,
certain individual can be part of the making, laws and implemented are still in progress and continuity for the traditional schooling is
nation's decision- making once every programs. That is the reason why not their means of survival or flexible replaced with online learning.
election. Therefore, the voice of the all concerns of the people are discussed response in the community is a battle. This type of learning or
people can be heard which will help and given solutions. There should be Thus, nobody knows the ultimate studies is very hard because there
to make a difference. more interventions of the said practices outcome and the hidden challenges that are so many activities and tasks to
Election is held for the people so as the majority will be involved. it may cause. Yet, one thing is do unlike in the kind of schooling
and not by the people. It is a usual Hence, election alone is not the best certain—we are stronger when we act before. As a matter of fact, some
mechanism in choosing the best test of democracy. It must also involve together. The lessons we absorb and the of the students are committing
among those who are giving a lot of activities and programs that seek the energy we put into making positive suicide and experience depression
promises of choosing someone who common good and welfare of all the choices today will make a meaningful because of the difficulty they are
will lead and not heed. Therefore, Filipino citizens, with whom the facing. But then, we can still
democracy rests upon the principles Philippines belong. survive in a positive and in a good
way towards the study because we
are trying to be responsible enough
for us to not stop our learnings. To
Actual classes provide better opportunities be helpful can also be learned in
this time of pandemic. Since this
through modular and virtual classes. It collaborative activities that can time that we are often at home, and
is good that we can continue studying enhance their skills, knowledge, and just leave and go outside if there is
despite the pandemic but somehow confidence. Yes, we are in the an emergency or important errand,
there are students who suffer from pandemic right now but there are ways we are becoming very helpful in
blended learning. There are parents who on how to secure the safety of the the family. In this time of COVID-
are not capable of teaching their teachers and students. Students can be 19 darkness, we are also becoming
children because they have to work in divided to minimize the number of prayerful, therefore having a God-
able for them to survive. That is why students per classroom. They can be centered heart. With this chaotic
the students have to deal with their divided into different sessions wherein situation, we must always lean
modules by themselves. I felt happy the teacher can teach the most essential unto our Almighty God. But it
when the government announced that learning competencies to the students. doesn't mean that we are not like
there's a possibility of having face to It is better option because unlike online this before. It implies that faith in
By: Monneth Dalisay face classes for the next academic year. classes, students rely more on the God becomes stronger. Lastly, we
I never imagined living a Actual classes inside the internet they aren't learning, they are have to be optimistic and must
life with virus that killed so many classroom provides better opportunities just complying for the sake of their influence others to also be one
people. Because of the pandemic, to all students. They can freely ask grades. Actual experiences best suit because at this darkest time, there
people stop doing what they used questions or state their opinions. young learners because experience is is still light.
to do. Things were different now, Students can build better the best teacher and face to face classes
people suffered from crisis, most communication and relationship with offers more concrete experience and
of them lost their jobs, and each other. At school, there were learning.
education is now being done
6 OPINION OCTOBER 2021

Online Classes: Makabagong paraan sa bawat baguhan Letter to the Editor


By: Catherine Narzoles BEED Ⅱ-1
Dear Editor,
lang ang masyadong mahina sa Greetings with the utmost respect
Kasanayang hindi Sa pagpasok ng panuruang teknolohiya. ―Ma‘am off po muna and distinction to everyone who
kinamulatan kung saan ang taon ng 2020, idineklara ang ako, di lang po ako makatagal na comprises this excellent publication.
pagbabago ang tanging makikita at pagpapatuloy ng edukayon sa tumitig ngayon.‖ pahayag ng isang Further, I would like to express my
mararamdaman dahil sa samu‘t kabilang pandemyang tinatamasa. estudyanteng pinipilit ituloy ang profound gratitude to you for the chance
saring pag-usbong ng makabagong Marami ang nagulat, nadismaya, online class sa kabila ng kirot sa to enunciate this message of applause.
paraan ng pagtuturo at pagkatuto natakot at nag-alinlangan ngunit mata dala ng panlalabo nito.
Congratulations to all of the
ay pagkakaroon din ng iba‘t ibang ganun pa man ay mas nangibabaw
people behind the success of THE
karanasan. sa bawat Pilipino ang pagtanggap Sa isip na tulad ko
SCHOLARS publication. In this time of
sa hamon ng bagong pagkatuto. Kabi-kabila ang iniisip ko, sa
―We are ready to open bahay, sa kaklase, sa sarili at sa pag- pandemic where everyone is disturbed by
[classes] this August. No ifs, no aaral ngunit mas gumagana ang the adversities intensified by the
EDITORIAL BOARD
buts. Learning must continue. We pagsusumikap na makatapos upang pandemic, and the dominance of fake
Rishel Mendoza, learn as one, we are ready,‖ mairaos ang online class baon ang news are very rampant, your effort to
EDITORS - IN - CHIEF: pahayag ng CHED Chairman pagkatuto. provide timely and accurate information is
Jhon Daryl Carag Prospero de Vera III sa pagsisimula Kaalaman, pagkatuto, very much appreciated by everyone who
ASSOCIATE EDITORS; ng klase para sa pagbubukas ng karanasan, problema at posibleng seeks transparency and reliability.
Vina Coro, Monneth Dalisay tinatawag na ―online classes‖. mangyari bukas: mga karaniwang I am looking forward to more
Gemma Garcia, Jessa De Torres, tumatakbo sa isang tulad ko: sa powerful content and for the notable
MANAGING EDITORS; Karanasan sa harap ko tulad kong isip na dahilan ng events of our institution to be presented in
Ella De Guzman, Sharon Rose Sa maghapong pagtunganga minsang pagsakit ng ulo niya. your publication as it will surely catch the
Atienza, sa harap ko, repleksyon ito ng di Ginagamit nya ako upang intindihin attention of your target readers.
NEWS EDITORS; matatawarang pagsusumikap na ang lahat ng itinuturo: Matematika,
Gean Gabrielle Ebora, Rona Thank you so much and continue
ipagpatuloy ang pag-aaral sa kabila English, Filipino at lahat sila ay empowering others through sustaining
Catapang,
ng distansyang humahadlang. Bago aking pinagsasama-sama ngunit sa information bounded by truth, justice, and
FEATURE EDITORS;
ang pagbangong ginawa ay ang tulad kong isip ako ay nalilito na rin.
Joan Ebora, Shenee Laine authenticity.
paulit ulit na pagtunog ng orasan. Kailangan kong unawain at aralin
Bucanegra,
LITERARY EDITORS; Makikita ang inaantok na sapagkat ako ang inaasahan niyang Sincerely yours,
Mark Vincent Balita, Jessica mata na bubungad sa kwadradong magdadala sa kanya ng pagkatuto. Rhovhie Arca
Macalintal, Teknolohiyang tulad ko. Kasabay Ang bigkas ng kanyang guro ay SEC President
SPORTS EDITORS; nito ay pagdinig ko sa maagang marapat kong tandan upang sa *****
Nei Ann Caguicla, Jheremie matamlay na pananalita upang pagsusulit ay ako ang aasahang Dear Rhovhie,
Baldivia, Daisy Amorado, Danniela ihayag ang salitang ―present po‖. gagana at tutulong sa kanya. Hindi Greetings to you as well!
Cagas, Monneth Dalisay , Isang talakayan habang pinipigilan ako pwedeng magpagod, magpadala You‘re welcome and thank you
PHOTOJOURNALISTS; ang antok na patuloy na sa problema sapagkat may isang for appreciating our school paper and the
Gabrielle Ebora, Richelle Abando, dumadalaw. Kasabay ng pag-inom estudyanteng umaasa sa kakayahan efforts of the staff.
Cherry Anne Castillejos, Jemilyn niya ng kapeng magpapatibay sa kong umunawa kahit na ang One of the objectives of the
publication is to showcase the activities of
Dimaano, matang lumalaban ay ang pagsagot kanyang limitasyon ay akin nang
our school specially the programs that
COPY READERS; sa klase batay sa kagabing pinag- naranasan. ―Isip, isip, kailangan ensure the welfare of the students. I
Arjay Obaña, Phillip aralan. Kung mag-aaral na tulad mong gumana para maipasa ko ang guarantee you that we will do our best to
Montehermoso, Jessame Mazo, nya ang haharap sa tulad kong pagsusulit ko ngayon.‖ ilan sa mga include everything in our school paper.
LAY-OUT ARTISTS; kompyuter, nanaisin ko ang linyahan ng mga mag-aaral habang Rest assured that transparency and
Jessica Peñola, Dane Vincent matulungan siyang mairaos ang kumukuha ng pagsusulit upang reliability are visible to the whole paper.
Meraveles, Hannie Marie Macaraig, klase sa maghapon. maitawid ang online classes. Thank you for your message and
Daisy Amorado, Lalaine Castillo, ―Mahirap ngunit kakayanin Sa paghahangad ng bawat we assure you to sustain writing
Myrna Aranas, Jheremie Baldivia, ko para sa pangarap‖ pahayag ng iskolar ng bayan na makatapos ay information bounded by truth, justice, and
Princess Herrera, isa sa mga iskolar ng bayan na ang pagkakaroon din ng positibo at authenticity. Enjoy reading.
CARTOONISTS;
repleksyon ng dedikasyon at negatibong epekto ng online classes
Realyn Hernandez, Lalaine Castillo, Respectfully yours,
pursigidong makatapos sa kabila na patuloy na pinaglalayong
Myrna Aranas, Hannie Marie Rishel S. Mendoza
ng pandemya. mapagtagumpayan. Editor-in-chief
Macaraig, Daryl Laroya, Mary Jane
Cantos, Roxan Carandang, Erika De
Castro, Beulah Añonuevo, Gemma Pagkurap sa posibleng mangyari
Garcia, Shenee Laine Bucanegra, Kung ang kompyuter,
Jhon Dharyl Carag, Cherry Anne cellphone at tablets ang kaharap
Castillejos, Vina Coro, Catherine nya sa maghapon, dama ko ang
De Roxas, Sharon Rose Atienza, epekto sa hirap na pagtitig sa Leadership as the Power to Change
Jessa De Torres, camera upang makuha ang say that they are destined to be the
STAFF WRITERS; pagkatutong hinahangad. catalysts of change and initiative.
Angelyn Lipardo, Catherine Nakikita ko ang mga iba‘t Leadership has many components for
Narzoles, Rhovhie Arca, Mary Rose ibang letra, mukha ng guro, kaklase the goals to be achieved. Leadership
Benedicto, Christian Rey Sumanga, at maging ang sarili ko: sa kanyang should always be coming from the
Noime Anne Banares, Nick Limuel mga mata. Ipipikit niya ako saglit heart. Every desires and actions we
Binay, Rose Virginie Agtay, Jesiah baka sakaling luminaw muli ang are making should be meaningful and
Dapat, Cristine Joy Atienza, Shiela aking pakiramdam. Nanlalabo ako a leader must serve from the heart. A
Mae Faeldonio, Russelle Montalbo, dahil sa liwanag na nanggagaling leader is also a good example to
Glena Panes, Lorelyn Sison, Mae sa teknolohiyang ginagamit ng others. It is said that a good leader is a
Dagumanpan, Apple Jane Ilagan, estudyanteng tulad nya ngunit
Maica Fampulme, Juvielyn Lacdao,
good role model who will lead for the
hindi ako pwedeng manatiling By: Angelyn O. Lipardo,
goodness and betterment of the many.
Gilly Arellano, Mark Mendoza, nakapikit dahil ako ay inaasahan BEED Ⅲ-2
Charisse Lontoc, Jade Eunice Vino, Furthermore, being God- fearing is
nya. Kukurap-kurap, sa antok ay Who said that being a leader always at top. Every time I am
CONTRIBUTORS
hindi ako pwedeng magpadala at sa is easy? The truth is that everyone running for any position on an
sakit ay hindi ako pwedeng knows that it is otherwise because it organization, I am always putting
PUBLICATION ADVISER:
Margorie Espeleta - De Jesus
sumabay. Matang tulad ko ang requires patience, hard work, and God in the center of it. I always
naapektuhan ngunit kakayanin wide understanding or consideration. glorify and praise our Almighty God.
kong makisama para sa All of us might have the ability to I am just being optimistic and hold on
pagkatutong ninanais nyang lead but there are really some people with Him.
makuha. Pursigido naman sya, ako who can change everything and to
7 OPINION OCTOBER 2021

Brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, we are studying now through online


classes in order to continue our education system. As the new members of the
institution, some of the first year students were asked the question:

We are all aware how hard the


situation we are facing right now.
Personally, as a student in this
time that we are doing online classes,
I encountered so many struggles that
made me stronger such as having
poor internet connection and lack of
gadgets to use. I also have a part time
job, that‘s why it's hard for me to
As an online learner who attend some of my classes while
relies on mobile data connection, working but thankfully I can manage
financing my online classes is my time properly. The hardest
difficult, especially now that we are challenge that I am still facing is my
experiencing financial difficulties at responsibility inside our home. As a
home. Now that we're taking online breadwinner and the eldest, it's hard
classes that necessitate a consistent for me to manage when I am
internet connection, it's a challenge bombarded with so many activities on
when the connection goes down. school and problems at home. But I CLB is reach with institutional culture, values and characteristics. Staying at
am grateful because CLB has this so the college is not just purely about fulfilling academic excellence rather
Mary Rose V. Benedicto, BEED I-1 called, "Mental Break", for it helps being disciplined and value oriented individual. The college equipped the
the students to take a rest even for a students with high moral values that can be used throughout the life. As the
Adaptability day. senior members of the college community 3rd and 4th year students were
One of the challenges is how asked the question:
to adapt to the new normal set up Noime Anne G. Banares, BEED 1-2
when it comes to online distance
learning. Our situation today appears The challenges that I
to be very different from what we encountered in online classes are lack
expected. In just a blink of an eye, our of internet connection, insufficient
so-called homes have transformed gadgets, and my relationship to my
into workplaces and avenues for classmates because I am the class
learning, preparing us for what we president. Lack of internet connection
call the new normal. because even though we have Wi-Fi,
The COVID-19 virus has the internet speed is not enough or
brought many disruptions, not only to sometimes it is very slow. Another
education but to our everyday lives. one is when it comes to gadgets.
From the usual norms that we are Majority of the affordable gadgets The greatest lesson I've
accustomed to, working on-site and now are not compatible to the online learned from CLB was the character
studying inside the classrooms, we platforms that is necessary to use for of humble yet proud. Even though
now adapt academe into LMS and online classes. Yes, the school other might look down on me being
The greatest lesson that I‘ve gained
online platforms or blended learning. provides tablet for the students and as a public school college student, I
from CLB is that, I can achieve the
For me as a student, I find far as I know the CLB staffs are just confidently and proudly represent a
best version of myself through
difficulty to adjust to an online waiting for the additional tablets so SKOLAR NG BAYAN. And being
acceptance of my weaknesses and
learning environment. Because of the they can lend it to students who are part of CLB mold me into an
turn these weaknesses into strength.
sudden change, I find it a bit difficult not given because the number of excellent, benevolent, disciplined
This is the kind of mind-set that I‘ve
to adapt to computer-based learning tablet is not enough for the number of individual that I can surely bring into
learned from my teachers who
especially I am not so accustomed in CLB students. Lastly, my relationship next chapter of my life.
patiently mold us since the very first Charisse V. Lontoc, BSBA IV-2
using gadgets and online platforms. It as a president to my classmates.
day that we stepped our foot in CLB.
helps me that I openly accept the new When some of my classmates need
Now that I am in third year of my Being a bonafide student of
learning environment and the new support, it‘s hard for me to talk to
journey in college, I am confident to CLB is a privileged for me. CLB
ways of learning. I should not stop them online but as long as I can, I
say that I have grown well in every taught me to be a better individual by
learning because there are many ways find ways on how to boost their self-
part of me as a person and ready to simply appreciating things how big
that I can do to adjust and learn in this esteem and help them on solving their
face every challenges that I would or small it is. CLB taught me a
time of uncertainty. I should be problems. I advise them that we need
encounter along my journey. valuable lessons such as aiming high
flexible and ready to face the to work and help each other so that Gilly L. Arellano, BEED Ⅲ-2
challenges that I may encounter in we can all graduate and take the and achieving your goals and
online distance learning. career that we want in our life. dreams. I learned that we go to
Colegio ng Lungsod ng
school not just to learn a lesson but
Christian Rey L. Sumanga, BSBA I-2 Batangas, for almost 4 years of
Nick Limuel Ebora Binay BPED 1-1. to learn how to deal with real life
growing inside this institution, it has
situations. CLB shaped me to
taught me more than just academic
become a great independent woman.
lessons but most importantly, Lovely Faith Caraballa, BSBA IV-3
recognize myself as a person. At
first, I don't really know who I want The most valuable lesson I
to be, but CLB has pave way to the have learned at Colegio ng Lungsod
process of my self-discovery and ng Batangas is the importance of our
development. And from that, I skills above our knowledge. Why? It
learned to be confident enough to is because when you understand how
show people what I can do with my to deal with proper knowledge, when
passion. Academic pressure are there you are accountable and when you
to teach me a way to increase my can communicate well, you will be
mental fortitude. Without CLB, my able to learn everything and this is
wings won't sprout and I'll never applicable even we are in the
know how to fly. comfort of our homes now.
Mark B. Mendoza BSBA, IV-2 Jade Eunice B. Vino, BSBA IV-3
8 OPINION OCTOBER 2021

We use language to communicate and socialize while we use symbols to


represent our feelings and emotions. We used to relate things around us based
on its impact and connection to our lives. As the senior members of the college
community 3rd and 4th year students were asked the question:

If there's a thing that I can can manage and divide to our classes,
relate to CLB it would be me being a household chores and answering our
Scholar, yes I am one of the Scholars school activities. CLB is like a clock CLB is a local college that was funded by the local government of Batangas
of CLB for three consecutive years. because in every number located City. It offers five different programs and its main objective is to give free
CLB touch the heart of every inside there's a meaning for me, it is education to those poor but well deserving students, as the members of the
students to be strong in every the institution's Vision, Mission and college community who stays for atleast more than two consecutive semesters
circumstances of life. The Core values, and this values are kept some of the 2nd and 3rd year students were asked the question:
willingness and utmost support of with our minds. The EBD stands for
this organization has been making Excellent, Benevolent and Dignity,
my dreams from scratch to a fully and CLB stands for Commitment,
furnish craft. Leadership and Boldness. The one fortunate students chosen to study
Glena Panes, BEED III-1 who helped us to motivate ourselves here in CLB. In my second year here
to strive towards our goal. at CLB, I can say that our school was
If I were going to relate CLB Apple Jane D. Ilagan, BEED IV-2 well-equiped in fostering learnings,
to a certain thing, it would be a especially now in our situation where
fluorescent light. Why? It's because If there is a thing I can relate there is a pandemic. The school is
fluorescent light gives light to to CLB it will be a torch because for offering and delivering learnings to
everyone, it makes everything visible me it represent hope and the students with the use of different
just like CLB. CLB brings hope to enlightenment. Torch is used to light tools and educational platforms. CLB
everyone, it lightens our dark world, up a room filled with darkness it also I found my home in CLB. It was capable enough to provide the
and it guides us to the future we bring understanding to ignorance, has been a place that has honed my needs of all the students and always
dreamt of. And just like fluorescent light to darkness and freedom to the skills and helped me improve my making sure that there is no student
light, CLB make things visible enslaved. CLB serve us the hope and being in all aspects. To be honest, who is left behind. I am thankful and
especially the path that we scholars enlightenment of those hopeless CLB has surprised me in ways more blessed with my stay here at CLB.
are walking right now, CLB make dreamer that don't have the privilege than one as it has helped me in Cristine Joy P. Atienza, BTLED II-1
things easier for everyone. to sustain their dreams because of the discovering my potentials that I don't
Lorelyn S. Sison, BTLED III-1 different hindrances. know I ever had. In short, CLB is a It is heart-warming to be
Maica F. Fampulme, BSBA IV-1 place where improvement and given the opportunity to enter this
If I will relate a thing to CLB, discovery of one's self is being school. In my three years stay here at
it will be the sun. Like the sun, CLB developed because aside from the CLB as a student I can say that it
has given us the light that we needed I could relate CLB as an eyeglasses. teachings inside the virtual classroom shaped me into a person that I never
in our world of illiteracy and At the point when I'm actually is a world full of potentials and thought I will become. It helped me a
darkness. It is like the hope and making plans for my future and still experiences honing us to be real lot as a student to pursue my dreams,
chance we have sought for a long didn't know about CLB, I couldn't professionals with the heart of it helped me to boost my confidence
time. clearly see my direction on how I'm serving the country by means of even more, and become a disciplined
Mae A. Dagumanpan, BSBA III-4 going to reach my dreams. However, helping in the global development. student. My stay here at CLB has
with the assistance of CLB which Rose Virginie C. Agtay, BSA II-1 been a way for me to meet new
For me, if there's a thing that I sets as my eyeglasses, I'm able to see friends who accompanied me, I also
can relate to CLB it will be a clock my future self so much clearer and It is an honor for me to be a met kind and brave teachers who
because now that we are in the new way better than before. scholar of Colegio ng Lungsod ng never get tired of teaching. CLB
normal set up, it's not easy for us to Juvielyn Lacdao, BSBA IV-3 Batangas, aside from providing us serves as an inspiration for me to
adjust but we have time where we with free education, they also assist continue life amidst different
each students in becoming a challenges.
professional individuals. In my three Shiela Mae N. Faeldonio, BPED Ⅲ-1
years at CLB, I have learned a lot
from our teachers/professors despite Being a student of CLB is a
our financial and academic great privilege that not everyone had.
difficulties, they give us hope and Staying here at CLB makes me
encourage for us to finish our study. I realize that it‘s like a diamond that
am grateful as a CLB scholar because we should treasure. Once you make
this institution serves as our stepping it, you should cherish and love that
stone to success. privilege, you can be victorious under
Russelle B. Montalbo, BSBA Ⅲ-3 the guidance of CLB administrators
and faculty.
As a CLB student, I would Jesiah L. Dapat, BSBA II-1
say that I am grateful as one of the
9
FEATURE OCTOBER 2021

“ANG GANDA SA BLANCO’S


DATES FARM”
Sa Panulat ni : Monneth D. Dalisay

S a Balete Batangas
matatagpuan ang Blanco‘s Farm
City

na kilala dahil sa dami ng Dates Trees


iba‘t ibang klase ng ibon.
Isa pang siguradong patok sa
atensyon ng mga tao bukod sa mga
na nakatanim dito, gayundin ang iba‘t magagandang spot para sa photo
– ibang klase ng hayop, magagandang shoots ay ang vintage cars na mula pa
spot para sa pictorial na kinagigiliwan noong taong 1934, 1947, 1948, 1950
ng mga tao. Ang Blanco‘s farm ay pag at 1964. Kinokolekta ito ni Bokal
aari ni Bokal Arthur Bart Blanco, ang Bart Blanco upang ayusin at mas
Photo By: Mt. Banoy Viewpoint Facebook Page lupain na ito ay pag aari umano ng pagandahin. Ayon sa kanya, hindi
kaniyang biyenan at asawang si Dr. lamang ito pang display bagkus ay

LITTLE BAGUIO
Vivian Cantos Blanco. Nabili niya ito pwede ding gamitin bilang wedding
at mas napalawak pa hanggang sa car kapag naayos na ang lahat.
abutin ito ng 9 na ektarya na dating Bukod sa mga dates trees at iba‘t
2,000 square meter. ibang klase ng hayop na makikita
OF BATANGAS CITY Makalipas ang 3-5 taon, dito, siguradong mas dadayuhin ito
By : Rishel S. Mendoza nagsimula si Bokal Arthur Blanco na ng mga tao dahil tinatayuan din ito ng
unti unti itong i-develop sapagkat event center .May kapasidad ito na
kulang pa sa pera kaya‘t dahan dahan
M t. Banoy is located at
Barangay Talumpok East
with an altitude of 968 meters
way, there are also houses that you
can ask for directions too.
Mt. Banoy is open to all but
lamang ang development nito. Kilala
ang Blanco‘s Dates Farm dahil sa mga
umaabot sa 350-400 na katao.
Magkakaroon din ito ng coffee shop
at souvenir shop. Mayroong 7 kwarto
above sea level, making it the the resident‘s charge, 20 Php. each puno ng dates na nakatanim dito. ang hotel na maaaring gamitin sa
mountain with the highest peak in per visitor. This charge serves as an Dinarayo ito lalo na ng mga taong kahit na anong events. Target
Batangas City with temperatures environmental fee that the local nagsasagawa ng photo shoot para sa matapos ang event center sa pebrero
ranging from 21°C to 26°C all year uses as a fund for the expansion and kasal, kaarawan at iba pa. Taong 2008 hanggang marso, pagkatapos nito ay
round. It became an instant tourist development of sight-seeing nang simulan ang pagtatanim ng mga maaari na silang tumanggap ng mga
spot at the beginning of the year facilities around the mountain. The dates sapagkat ayon mismo kay Bokal inquiries. Katuwang din nito ang Juan
2020 when COVID-19 starts to visitors can stay up all day and all Arthur Blanco ― na challenge ako Carlo Catering.
spread across the world. This place night, they can bring tents and food sapagkat sinasabi nila na di daw Ayon kay Bokal Arthur
is perfect for motor riders who with them. If you are planning to mabubuhay ang dates sa pilipinas- mas Blanco, navivision na nya ang
wants to trail, people who love stay all night, bringing a jacket is a gusto ko iyon dahil kapag nagawa ko, mangyayari sa kanyang lupain
hiking especially during holy week, must because the mountain is may trophy ako. Nabigyan din ako ng sapagkat nagsagawa siya ng
for the millennial who likes to take covered by fog during the night that trophy ng Capitolio dahil dito.‖ tinatawag na development plan, at
selfies because it provides an brings a breezy and icy feeling. Nakabuhay siya ng maraming dates tunay ngang napakahusay ng
instagrammable background and There comes a time that there will trees at ngayon ay meron ng 12,000 kinalabasan nito. Magkakaroon din
for those whose fascinate to see the be zero visibility brought by thick dates na full grown, 4 hectares sa San ang Blanco‘s Farm ng mga Villas at
beautiful scenery of the view of fog. Pascual at sa Blanco‘s farm sa Balete swimming pool. Pero darating din
whole Batangas City, Verde Going to Mt. Banoy is a Batangas ay nasa 3 hectares ang sakop ang araw na dadami ang pools dito
Islands, Lobo, sunset and sunrise great alternative and affordable ng may tanim na dates trees. Ang dates katulad ng San Benito Farm sa Lipa.
from the peak of the mountain. option for families and friends who ay posibleng mamunga sa loob ng Tinatayuan din ito ng mga pond,
It will take 1 and 1/2 hour want to feel the cold weather and pitong taon. garden at gazebo na kasya ang 14
drive from the center of the City spend time together in Baguio, as Dinarayo ito hindi lamang sa katao .
going up to Mt. Banoy and the this mountain offers the same mga dates trees kundi pati na din sa Pang instagramable ang lugar
direction and map are available on convenience and less hassle for us mga ibat ibang klase ng hayop na dahil sa ganda nito at sa planong mas
Google map and Waze. Along the Batangueños because it is located kinagigiliwang makita ng maraming higit pa itong pagandahin. Hindi pa
nearby. tao. Mayroon ditong mga kabayo, man tapos ang mga itatayo dito ay
baka, kambing, tupa, at ostrich. May marami na ang dumadayo. Dadating

Faro de Punta de Malabrigo


By : Nei Ann Mei D. Caguicla
mga imported pero karamihan ay
Island born- ito ay mga hayop na dito
isinilang pero ang mga magulang ay
ang panahon na ito ay magiging
resort na. Sinabi ni Bokal Arthur
Blanco na marami pa siyang plano
parehong imported. Mayroon ding para sa farm pero focus muna sa

T o be a lighthouse you must can go to the tower to overlook


be strong to resist every kind Verde Island and Mindoro from
of storm, every kind of loneliness afar, and there is a beacon to guide
mga bird‘s cage na lalagyan niya ng kung anong isinasagawa ngayon.

and you must have a powerful light sailors for safe voyages. It was built
inside you! - Mehmet Murat Idan. of masonry in 1891 and completed
Traveling relieves anxiety in 1896 under Jose Garcia, who
and stress and the lighthouse will oversaw the construction of the
help you to have peace of mind and lighthouse. The lighthouse had
feel relaxed. Faro de Punta de many trials but still stood from
Malabrigo, or Malabrigo Points wars, earthquakes and storms. It
Lighthouse, is located in was heavily damaged during World
Malabrigo, Lobo Batangas and War II when the American Forces
was declared as a National machine-gunned the lighthouse
Historical Landmark on November
26, 2006. It is a place where you (Continued on page 9) Photo By: Monneth D. Dalisay
10 FEATURE The Scholars OCTOBER 2021

Reah & Meynard


: THE CLB LOVE STORY
“TWO become eternally ONE”
Sa Panulat ni : Vina R. Coro

N oong 2012, Si Reah A. Cueto


ay nasa unang taon ng kolehiyo
sa Colegio ng Lungsod ng Batangas
noong nagkakilala sila ni Meynard
Clor. Nagkataong magkatabi sa
Photo By: Wikipedia.com and wowbatangas.com upuan hanggang sa naging
magkaibigan. Magkasama sa mga
(Continued from page 8) But it's not just a historic proyekto o mga gawaing
lighthouse. Next to it, you can pampaaralan at naging barkada na
thinking that it was used by the notice the downstairs and you will rin. Silang dalawa ay masipag mag-
Japanese as a garrison. In 2004, it be amazed by a paradise sea with aral, responsable at aktibo sa klase
was restored and well preserved. majestic waves, clear water and kung kaya't nagkakasagutan rin sila
This lighthouse became different stones. Feel the fresh air kung minsan patungkol sa mga
famous during the release of "Ang and swim all you want. When you aralin. Habang nasa kalagitnaan na
Lalaki sa Parola" where the scenes feel sad or stressed, forget it and Photo By: Momentus Photography & Picture Picture
ng unang taon, nagkagustuhan din
from the movie were shot. In 2006, keep yourself happy and enjoy the sila dahil sa pagiging responsable, sa simpleng kainan lang. Naging sila
the unauthorized making of films beautiful Faro de Punta de masipag at may (sense of humor) na noong April 13, 2013, walang
here caused damage, so it was Malabrigo. Watch the beautiful hinahanap nya sa isang lalaki. nakakaalam sa kanilang relasyon
necessary to seek permission first. sunset in the afternoon, and during Minsan kapag wala silang klase bukod sa kanilang barkada lalo na't
The following years passed, the the night you can look and glare at hindi makita ni Reah si Meynard hindi alam ng magulang nito. Habang
lighthouse was recognized again the shine of a beacon or the light of dahil nasama pala ito sa kanyang tumatagal, nang dahil sa pangungutya
because it was featured and used in the lighthouse. Besides, this place ama sa pagtatrabaho. Sa pagiging ng barkada nalaman ng ibang guro at
a scene from the hit series of has many beach resorts around and presidente nito sa klase mas mag-aaral kung anong namamagitan sa
ABSCBN "Araw Gabi" in 2018, nearby that you can stay at for a nagustuhan ito ni Reah dahil na rin kanilang dalawa. Nagtutulungan rin
and since then, many celebrities while, and also there are many sa magaling mamuno at tunay na sila sa pag-aaral dahil may kanya
and tourists have visited and beautiful places that you can visit magaling sa paggawa ng desisyon. kanya itong galing na binabahagi sa
witnessed the beauty of Faro de in Malabrigo Lobo, Batangas. Noong Pebrero 14, 2013, isa‘t isa. Simple lang ang relasyon
Punta de Malabrigo.
nagsimula na silang magdate kahit nilang dalawa.

“MORENA BEAUTY
Noong 2014, nagtapos sila ng
dalawang taon sa kursong Information
and Communication Technology at
nakakuha ng With Distinction. Sa una,

is a True Filipina ”
mahirap talaga makahanap agad ng
trabaho. Nag trabaho si Reah bilang
sales clerk na 150 ang sweldo sa isang
araw, si Meynard naman ay nasama sa
By : Gean Gabrielle E. Ebora kanyang tatay sa pagtatrabaho habang
Despite not bagging the woman with curves - a woman adoration for the rich brown skin to nag-aapply din. Noong Setyembre,
crown, TikTok content creator and with almost perfect existence. As I Filipinos. One could look at Morena pinayuhan si Reah nang nagpaaral sa
Miss Universe Philippines top 16 notice this woman is becoming the the Label as a manifestation of what kanya na magtake ng civil service
finalist Rousane ―Ayn‖ Bernos woman with empowerment — and Ayn stands for, and the genuine exam kung kaya't kumuha siya ng
continued to gain support from that is raising the Filipina and beauty she exudes. She is application form. Kumuha din siya ng
Filipinos who she has inspired in morena beauty. This would be the encouraging ladies to embrace their para kay Meynard para sabay silang
redefining beauty standards. The perfect example of empowering individuality. Be like Ms. Ayn mag exam. Sabay silang nagreview at
San Juan City representative was women most especially the Bernos! ―a true morena and a true sa hindi inaasahang pagkakataon,
eliminated when the top 10 Filipina ladies where they can be Filipina‖ she is self -confident and nakapasa sila. Normal na nahirapan
candidates were chosen but this did confident with their skin color and that was the best traits about women dahil sa malayo ito sa kanilang inaral.
not deter her supporters from this would empower the Filipina they could ever have and could ever Nagsimula na mag apply si Meynard
lauding her for being able to reach youth as well by seeing that be proud of. sa City at Provincial Government.
her longtime dream of becoming a pageantry is not about the sexiest Tinawagan siya sa Capitolio, nakapasa
beauty queen. The morena beauty or most beautiful woman but on sa interview at exam kaya nahire siya
is also known for being vocal in the other side a Filipina can be bilang encoder (job order). Nang dahil
breaking barriers in the beauty empowered by showing her natural sa ilang buwan lang ang kontrata, nag-
competition. ―Thank you for skin color. apply sila sa bakanteng posisyon na
redefining the word ‗beauty.‘ Ayn loves the skin she is in naaayon sa kanilang kursong nakuha at
Thank you for making every and she wants you to take pride in nakapasa din naman agad. Noong
Filipina proud of their skin and yours as well. The budding panahon na iyon, si Reah ay
color. ―Ikaw ay tunay na palaban at entrepreneur charges headfirst in nagtatrabaho pa rin bilang Sales Clerk
magandang Pilipina! Thank you, challenging colorism and habang nag-aapply sa BatMC, SSS,
Miss Ayn Bernos!‖ celebrating brown skin through her GSIS, OCVAS at CDRRMO. Sa hindi
Talking about pageantry, clothing line, Morena the Label. inaasahang pagkakataon, nawala ang
we are used to praise and More than just their merchandise, cellphone nito kaya nawalan siya ng
compliment ladies by their the homegrown brand is Ayn‘s
Photo By: ustelssoc (Continued on page 10 )
beautiful faces, ideal height and a way of spreading a philosophy of
11 FEATURE The Scholars OCTOBER 2021

The Rise of “K” in the Philippines


By : Jessame C. Mazo “The Hallyu Wave Effects”
culture of Koreans. Some also pursue

F ilipinos always embrace the


rise of every new popular
trend, one of them was the ―hallyu‖
wave. The continuous global
according to Korean Foundation
the Philippines has the highest
growth rate of ―hallyu‖ fans among
113 countries. Why does it spread
The second reason was the k-
pop music and idols. What is these k-
pop idols? They are a group of people
who were idolized by others through
to study Korean languages, arts, and
history just to feel connected with their
idols. Meanwhile, Korean products
popularity of ―hallyu‖ wave since rapidly just like a corona virus? their talent in singing, dancing, and are widely spread too in the
the 1990s was like an ocean that First, was because of their Korean rapping. A lot of Filipinos love to Philippines. From the famous large
keeps on rising through the surface. movies and drama series, aside dance and sing on to it even it is in a and small markets and malls in the
So, what does it exactly mean? It is from the handsome and beautiful different language, you might not Philippines, even to the convenience
a Chinese term which, when faces of the Korean actors and realize but the songs such as stores, Korean food products can be
translated, literally means ―Korean actresses‘ people are attracted to it ―Gangnam Style‖ and ―BBoom seen. The big impact of ―hallyu‖ wave
Wave‖, it is a phrase used to because k-dramas are mostly BBoom‖ were also a K-pop songs, here in the Philippines was amazing
describe the distribution and spread relatable. South Korean dramas and it became a dance craze in the and rapidly increasing.
of South Korean cultures and began broadcasting in the Philippines for a long time. With the It was good to appreciate other
products such as food, music, and Philippines in the year 2003. The upbeat and unique styles of their cultures and products, but we must
drama series in different parts of the leading television networks for music, people tend to get more hook never forget to patronize our own. The
world. airing Korean dramas are GMA and addicted to it. Through the Philippines also has a lot of things to
Did you know that the , ABS-CBN, and TV5. The impact continuous popularity and influence be proud of, let us also endorse and
Philippines is one of the countries of these movies and dramas of these idols, the rises of ―hallyu‖ give pride to it. ―Hallyu‖ wave was like
with the highest growth rate of in the Philippines is more than what wave are tripled than before. a small drop of water that turns into a
―hallyu‖ fans? In the year 2018, you could imagine. Lastly is the Korean culture bigger wave from the ocean, if we also
and products. Many Filipinos start from a single drop we might also
visit Korea just to experience a little get bigger someday.

: Children's Games Offer Brutal Odds


By : Cherry Anne B. Castillejos

I n life, how desperate are


you when you are deeply in
debt? Are you desperate enough to
means. How they will survive in
this deadly game? Who is going to
stay alive until the end and win the
play kids‘ games with life-and-death crazy huge amount of money?
consequences? If you are a risk- Surprisingly, a Filipino
taker and fierce type of person, then actor is featured as one of the cast
Squid Game is definitely a show to playing the game. He is Christian
put in your watch list. Lagahit a South Korea-based Photo By: Jessame C. Mazo
Watching a new Netflix English teacher, actor and pinoy (Continued from page 9) narin sa mahal niya ito at marami na rin
series about a group of people explorer. He shared some photos
silang napagdaanan kaya pumayag ito.
risking their lives by competing in a from the set of the series including pag-asang matawagan sa trabaho. Nakapagtapos sila ng 4 years sa BSBA
deadly kid's game for a huge amount some of himself in his green Nang dahil na rin sa Magendanz ―Marketing Management‖ sa Colegio
of money, wherein they are only uniform. Interestingly, squid game balita, tinawagan ang barangay para ng Lungsod ng Batangas at nakakuha
down on their luck and faith. A provides very creative concepts makausap si Reah ng taga CDRRMO ng gantimpala na ―Top of the
mystery survival game is being held because of its environment full of dahil sa natanggap ito sa trabaho. Sa Executive Class Batch 2‖ at ―Dean's
for 456 people who have all battled different amazing shapes, colorful pagtitiyaga niya, naging regular din Citation for Best Business Plan‖.
financially throughout their lives. rooms design and unending siya makalipas ang isang taon. "Malaki ang pasasalamat
They put their lives on the line in a stairways. The game spins into a Dumating ang pagkakataong namin sa City Government at Colegio
series of traditional children's games thrilling drama that amused and nakapag-aral muli para makatapos ng ng Lungsod ng Batangas dahil sa
with deadly twists in order to captured the hearts and the minds of ―Bachelor‘s Degree‖ sa BSBA opportunities na binigay samin para
compete for a 45.6 billion won the viewers. In fact, on the first ―Marketing Management‖ sa CLB ng makatapos at nag aral talaga kaming
reward that only 1 person could win. week of the release of the Squid dahil sa programa ni Mayor Beverly mabuti para suklian ang opportunities
The first game is called Game, it became the top 1 series Rose A. Dimacuha na Executive na ito." ika pa nito.
"Green light, Red light", wherein a nationwide. And if you ever find Course para sa mga government at Ngayon ay pumapasok na ulit
big child statue calls green light or yourself getting tantalized by this private employee. sila, si Meynard ay kumukuha ng
red light. Anyone who moves on red rising Korean wave, here's one of "Talagang may awa ang ―Bachelor's Degree‖ sa ―Real Estate
light gets eliminated. However, Gi- the best K-drama series you must Diyos dahil kung hindi agad kami Management‖ at si Reah naman ay
hun and others don't realize what the give a go. On top of that, be ready nakapasok noon sa executive class, ―Master in Disaster Risk
term eliminated exactly for a roller coaster ride of emotions. baka hindi na kami nakakuha ng Management‖ na konektado sa trabaho
―Bachelor Degree‖ dahil iba na ang at ―career‖ na pinili nila. Ikinasal sila
curriculum since may K-12 na." sabi noong September 26. Sa buong taon ng
ni Reah. relasyon nilang dalawa, mas
Dumaan sa napakaraming pinagtibay at madaming natutunan.
pagsubok, nagpositibo sa COVID-19 "Make the best out of what is in front
si Meynard noong December 2020 of us" sabi pa ni Reah. "Alam nating
samantalang nagpositibo rin si Reah mahirap ang buhay pero kapag naging
noong April 2021. Noong April 13 matatag at kinaya lahat ng problema at
taong kasalukuyan, nagdiwang sila iyong nasimulan ay may mararating ka
ng ika-walong anibersayo. Nagsimba kahit sa matagal at mahirap na paraan"
silang dalawa at doon na niyaya ni aniya nito.
Photo By: filmdaily.com Meynard si Reah na magpakasal
12 LITERARY OCTOBER 2021

Familia “TULOY ANG PANGARAP SA GITNA NG PANDEMYA”


Isinulat ni: Danniela Marie N. Cagas Isinulatni: Carandang, Roxan Jane T.

Sa mundong ibabaw, simula nang


ako‘y isilang,
Ang mga magulang ko ang aking
naging taga gabay.
Sa mundong puno ng lungkot at
problema,
Hindi nila ko hinayaang mag-isa.

Sa loob ng dalawamput isa na


pagkabuhay ko,
Nagpapasalamat ako sa mga
magulang ko.
Mula sa araw ng aking pagsilang, Ngayon, nawalan man ng Ama,
sila‘y nasa tabi, Nariyan naman si Ina.
Hindi nila ko hinayaan hanggang sa Handang magsakripisyo para sa
paglaki. amin,
Kaya sinasamahan namin parati ng
Laking pasasalamat ko sa kanilang panalangin.
pag-aalaga
Sapagkat ako‘y lumaki nang maayos Hindi ko man ipakita ang
at walang pangamba. pagmamahal kong ito.
Kapag may problema, laging nariyan Alam kong nararamdaman ito ng
para umalalay inyong puso.
Hindi nagdadalawang isip para Babawi kami sa inyo pangako,
gumabay. At hinding hindi ito mapapako.

Ang Pagmamahal Haplos ng Rehas


Isinulat ni: Richelle Abando By: Rhona Catapang

Sabi nila kapag mahal mo, gagawin Pagod na akong tumakbo at magtago Edukasyon ang siyang susi ng bawat Hindi linya ang magtatakda sa bawat
mo ang lahat para sa kanya Suko na ako sa labang ito. kabataan kabataan
Gagawin mo kahit na hindi ka dun Ito ang sambit ng isang lalaking Iyan ang sagot sa kasalukuyang Hindi sa bawat hakbang ang siyang
magiging masaya naghihikapos sa paghinga nito. kahirapan magiging dahilan
Gagawin mo kahit na masasaktan ka Gusto ko ng tumigil sa larong Ngunit isang Krisis ang dumating at Aabutin at gagawan ng paraan sa
Katulad na lamang nang pagpaparaya pinasok ko kalaban abot ng kakayahan
sa kanya Ngunit, paano ang nanay, asawa at Siya bang, magiging dahilan Distansya ang sandata para sa laban
mga anak ko?
Dadating ka talaga sa punto na pipili Ano ang dapat gawin ng bawat isa sa Ang mga magulang ang aagapay
ka sa kung anong tama at masaya atin Ang mga guro ang aalalay
Pipiliin mo bang maging masaya Anong aksyon ang dapat pagibayuhin Ang kalinangan ay maaasam
kahit na mali na? Para sa pangarap na dapat abutin Sa gitna ng kadiliman
O pipiliin mo ang tama kahit na Mahirap man, ay sama-samang
magiging malungkot ka? haharapin Sa bagong mukha ng edukasyon
Bakit ba naman kasi hindi na lang Sa puso‘t isip mamalagi ang isang
sila pinagsama Kabataang buo ang pangarap, ay layon
Yung tipong tama kaya ka masaya hindi susuko Na kabataan pa din magpahanggang
Itutuloy ang pangako upang hindi ngayon
Tama pala sila, kapag mahal mo okay mapako Ang pag-asa ng bagong henerasyon
lang kahit mapagod ka Malayo man ang lalakbayin at kung
Pero kasi may pagod na hindi kayang Ako ay naguguluhan! saan tutungo
idaan sa pahinga Parang mababaliw o 'di kaya'y Para sa tagumpay na hindi maglalaho
Kasi yung puso at isip mo ay gulong sasabog na ang aking isipan.
gulo na Ang aking pamilya ay nadadawit at
Nag iisip kung lalaban pa ba o hindi na ako kayang pagtakpan, Loving my Imperfections
susuko na Sa trabahong ito na aking nasimulan. By: MaryJane Cantos
Ginawa ko lang naman ito dahil
Kahit ano pa man ang mangyari mas inisip ko ang kanilang kapakanan. Dark complexion It is never a problem
piliin mo ang lumaban Flat nose ‗cause this is a gift from God
Manalo man o matalo ang mahalaga Hindi pa ito ang huli. Scars and pimples I will not conform to your beauty
hindi ka pinanghinaan Kailangan kong baguhin ang aking This is,in fact, me standards
Pinaglaban mo, ginawa mo ang lahat sarili, Imperfect and flawed. Just like a moon,I will shine even with
imperfection.
ng makakaya mo Itatama ko ang lahat ng aking
pagkakamali. Ugly as they say
Hindi ka man nagtagumpay ang
I replied‖I know ,I look in the mirror I love myself
mahalaga sinubukan mo Sasama ako ng matiwasay sa kanila,
everyday‖ I accept myself
dahil ito ang hiling ng aking pamilya. Either judge me or despise me I know my worth
Sa mundong puno ng pagdurusa Bitbit ang pangaral at imahe na inukit I‘ll just sit here unaffected I am flawsome
Huwag mong iisipin na nag iisa ka na, ‗Cause these imperfections define the My imperfection doesn‘t make me less
Maaaring wala kang kasama Sa puso ko'y nakamarka ang real me. as a person.
Pero nandyan lamang ang Diyos pagmamahal na sa akin ay I owe no explanation for my
Ama pinadarama. imperfection
13 LITERARY OCTOBER 2021

Pagsuko 0 Pag- asa


By: Gemma G. Garcia

Ayuko na! Tama na! Di ko na kaya! Tanong kung paano masosolusyunan


Mga sambit ng lumuluhang mga Pagiging positibo, itatak sa isipan
mata Para problema‘y mabigyan ng Sa Likod ng Toga
Laging tuliro‘ t mukang walang kalutasan By: Myrna Aranas
magawa At hihiling ng gabay sa kaitaasan
Gusto ipaglaban, pero hindi
makapagsalita Ako, Ikaw, Tayong lahat
Hindi maikubli ang saya na aking
Panahon na para ikalat
2020, numerong hindi malilimutan Panahon na para imulat nadarama
Mga Pilipino, tila ay nahihirapan Dahil pag-asa ang nararapat Noon na akala koy impossible
Sakit at pighati ang nararamdaman ngayon ay hawak na
Sa pangyayari, na di inakala ng Pagkabilang ko ng tatlo Ilang buwan na lang ay sasapit na
lubusan Dapat walang magpapatalo Ang pagtatapos at ang simula ng
Dapat walang sumusuko panibagong umaga.
Mga pamilya ay nagkawatak-watak Para pag-asa‘y hindi mabigo
Puso‘y nagdurugo at biglang
nawasak Siguroy ang nakaraan ay sadyang
Mga matang palagi na lang umiiyak Anong pipiliin, pagsuko o pag-asa paghahanda lamang
Dahilan para sumuko at nawalan ng Wag ng magdalawang isip pa Na dapat baunin kung San kaman
galak Wag ng magpatumpik tumpik pa mananahan
Simulan na‘t samahan ng galak at Karanasan at pinagdaanan ay huwag
Pagsuko nga ba ang kasagutan saya
O lalaban hanggang katapusan kalimutan
Pagkakaisa ang tanging kayamanan Pagkat itoy pinorma na iyong
Para sa bansang gusto ng kalayaan PApatunayan natin hanggang dulo kalasag at sandata.
Galing at malakas tayong mga
Tanong kung paano gagampanan Pilipino
Salitang ―hirap‖ ay di kasagutan Ang samahan ang pinagmamalaki ko
Paano ko ba sisimulan? Di hadlang kung ano ang katayuan Salitang Pag-asa ang kailangan ng
Paano ko ba gagampanan? Basta‘t lumalaban ng may katapatan mundo
Paano ko ba masosolusyunan?
Eto ang mga tanong ng karamihan!

Keep Going By: Reilley

There are times my mind can‘t decide After one month, I was trying to be fine
Of all those things and what if‘s I left And after two, I was alright
behind Finally after three, four and five I‘m Ang pagtatapos na iyong inaasam
Seems like my life would turn into living my life Dito mo mararanasan ang mamuhay
pieces Living my good life and in peace.
‗Coz everything was not in peace Sa sarili mong dugo at pawis iyan
What I learned from everything I go ang puhunan
There are nights where I can‘t sleep through is; Ito'y malaking kaibahan sa iyong
I was flying and drowning in deep To keep on going and think that one day nakasanayan.
I was literally drowning; I cant swim and it will all make sense;
ISLA Kong Mahal rise above from the ocean not just once
Ni: Realyn Hernandez To keep chasing all dreams that one day
but twice it will turn into reality; Ito ang simula na hindi kailangan ng
I thought this is the end and nothing to To keep having faith that one day it will sermon ni inay
Ipud-ipud utoy at akoy dudungaw do but sighs be worth it and finally winning the battle Ang iyong katawan ay siyang iyong
Gusto kong masilip Islang dadaungan that I have fought.
Kulay Verde pala't puno ng halaman orasan
At korteng pamugbog sa malayuan Simula sa pagbangon hanggang sa
kagabihan
Sa pagkagulantang akoy napanganga Hahamakin ang lahat matapos ka
Akoy natulala sa aking Nakita
Bilang dayo dito first na pupunta Ay lamang.
sisiguruhing sulit ang pagpunta
Eto naba ang tunay na buhay?
Lahat ng madaanan at taong makita Ano ba ang dapat maramdaman?
Walang halong lungkot mukha ay Hindi bat kasiyahan o kalungkutan
masaya Paglimot sa nakaraan at harapin ang
Bakas man ang hirap hindi alintana
katotohanan.
Pagkat anyo nila hanap ang pag asa

Akoy siguradong mga araw na Sa Likod ng toga ay siyang reyalidad


daraan Sumabay sa alon at hamon iyan ang
Eksperyensang tunay hindi puhunan
pagsisisihan Dito ang labanan ay patatagan
Ang aking mga matay gagawing Sa Likod ng toga yan ang
puhunan
nagkukubling buhay.
Baka makakita ng mapupusuan
14 LITERARY OCTOBER 2021

Sino Someday
Isinulat ni: Shenee Laine Bucanegra By:Daisy Amorado

Ako'y napapaisip sa pagpili. Hindi pa ba namumulat ang mga As you look at me


Natatakot na magkamaling muli. mata mo? I cannot escape from the reality
I still love you
'Pagkat ayokong magsisi sa huli, Sa kalagayan nating nakakagalit at I‘m still fighting for you
sa desisyong matagal bago nakakapagod?
mabagong muli. You made me believe that ―someday‖ does
Pinunong ibibigay ang exist
Sino nga ba ang karapat dapat pangangailangan mo, You said that there are ―someday‖ for us
And now, here I am
Na maupo sa upuang tila nakaangat, Hindi yung pinunong kukuhanun ang Waiting for something that I know it‘s
Upang mailigtas ang mga nahihirapa't pera ng bayan mo. nothing for us to make happy ending
Mabago ang buhay ng mga salat? Masuring pagpili ang kailangan mo,
Dahil sa huli sarili mo lang din ang Everyone told me to just give up
Teka, teka, rehistrado ka na ba? masisisi mo. They knew that you‘ll never come back
But you made me believe
Kung hindi pa, ay kailan pa? That ―someday‖ our love will still remain
Boto mo ay napakahalaga. Halina't kumilos na tayo!
Oras na para kumilos ka na. Wakasan at baguhin na ang termino! And now here I am
Maging matalino sa pagboto. Trying to hide the pain
Hindi ka pa ba napapagod? At sama sama nating tapusin Believing and hoping
That there is a chance for us again
Sa sitwasyong ganito? ang bangungot na ito.
You keep pushing me away
But all I can do is to stay
To prove that my love for you is the same
RAINBOW OF EMOTIONS Praying that God will answer my pray just to
be with you again
By: Jessame C. Mazo

Our feelings and emotions was like a Within this color expect luck and
rainbow good health,
sometimes it was blue or sometimes feel the sense of wealth and safety.
it was red.
In one blink of an eye it changes its Sometimes we need to feel blue,
palette, we need some calmness and security.
every set of shades was unpredicted. Let the waterfall within your eyes
flow,
Sometimes we need to feel red, until you see signs of stability.
charge ourselves with energy and
passion. Sometimes we need to feel indigo,
Avoid anger and fire that will hit up, open your heart and fill with
instead feel the love with devotion. devotion,
Reach your hands to others without
Sometimes we need to feel orange, hesitation,
feel the warmth within inside. but never expect a commission.
Within this color jump with
excitement, Sometimes we need to feel violet,
be enthusiastic and free yourself unlock your brain to show wisdom.
Isang pirasong papel na may libo-libong letra” outside. Ice your heart and fear nothing,
Isinulat ni:Añonuevo, Beulah C. show your bravery to gain freedom.
Sometimes we need to feel yellow,
the purpose of our lives is to be Your color everyday depends on you,
Bago pa man ang pasukan Pero mali pala happy. but try to mix it, and see a better
Ay agad ng napag isipan Nagkamali ako sa aking nakikita A planned and perfect life is boring, outcome.
Na modular ang pipiliin na sasagutan spontaneity is the key. Never hold back what you feel
Magiging mahirap dahil sarili mismo Sapagkat wala naman pala silang inside,
ang tuturuan pinagkaiba Sometimes we need to feel green, your true color should be welcome.
Nakakangalay na ang maghapong find some serenity and tranquillity.
Pero ayos lang, kaysa naman pag upo sa sulok
gumastos ng kamahalan Dahil sa buong maghapon sa
Makasabay lang sa pang araw araw pagsagot lang nakatutok
na talakayan Hindi inda ang pagsakit ng batok.
May dahilan kung bakit ito ang
sinubukan Marahil napansin niyo
Dahil kahit papaano ay Na grabe na ang pasakit nitong
makakaramdam ng kaginhawaan makabagong sistema
Bata man o matanda
At isa pa ayaw ng gumastos ng Pareho ang dinaranas na problema.
malaking halaga
Ayaw ding magaya sa mga Ngunit kailangang lumaban sa hamon
nakikitang post sa social media ng buhay
Na kesyo online class daw masakit sa Pandemya‘y labanan, Edukasyon
bulsa nakaalalay
Na kesyo masakit daw sa mata Para sa pangarap na gustong iagapay
Laban mag aaral, Panginoo‘y
Signal na masyado daw mahina nakasilay
Halos wala na daw laging pahinga
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Diaz nakamit ang unang


gintong medalya para
sa Pilipinas
Sa Panulat ni : Sharon Rose R. Atienza

W hen the times na hindi...alam niyo na gusto ko nang


sumuko dahil sa dami ng pagsubok na pinagdaanan,
nakaya nating mga Pilipino", mga katagang
binitiwan ni Hidilyn Diaz matapos ang pagkapanalo sa Olympics
Tokyo 2020. Photo By: NDTV Sports News
Isang makahulugang salita Olympics. Siya ang naging kauna- medals sa World Weightlifting gobyerno at iba pang mga
bunga ng karanasan. Lingid sa ating unahang Pilipina na lumahok sa Championship na ginanap sa personalidad sa pribadong sektor ang
kaalaman, hitik sa hamon at mahaba magkasunod na Olympics sa pagsali Houston, Texas noong Nobyembre matatanggap na cash reward ni
pa riyan ang kwento ng pagtitiyaga at niya Women's Weightlifting sa 22, 2015 na nagqualify sa kanya sa Hidilyn, silver medalist noong 2016
pagpupursige ni Hidilyn Diaz bago kategoryang under 58 kg sa 2016 Rio Olympics. At noong Marso Rio Olympics.
nakamit ang unang gintong medalya Continental at World Qualifying 2016, domino niya ang 58 kg event ng Ayon kay Philippine Olympic
ng bansa sa olimpiyada. Tournament. Nasungkit niya ang 2015-2016 Philippine National Committee President at Rep.
Si Hidilyn Diaz ay laki sa hirap. pang-siyam na pwesto tungo sa Games na ginanap sa Lingayen Town Abraham Tolentino, bukod sa cash
Ayon sa kanya kinailangan niyang Olympics nang taong iyon. Napili din Plaza sa Pangasinan. incentive, may naghihintay ngang
magtinda ng gulay at isda noong nasa siyang maging flagbearer para sa Napromote ulit siya sa ranggong house and lot kay Hidilyn sa Lungsod
elementarya pa siya. Tubong Opening Ceremony ng 2012 London Airwomen First Class matapos ang ng Tagaytay at magkakaroon din ito
Zamboanga City na kung saan sa Olympics. Ang coach niya rito ay si kanyang naging magandang palabas ng bagong van mula sa Foton. May
maliit na gym siya unang nagsanay Tony Agustin. Target nilang makuha sa 2016 Olympics. Noong Agosto 8, handog din si Dennis Uy ng Phoenix
gamit ang pinutol na puno. Ang ang 225 kg lift, anim na kilong higit 2016 umuwi siya sa Zamboanga City Petroleum na lifetime free fuel kay
naging una niyang coach ay ang sa personal best ni Hidilyn na 219 kg. at sinalubong ng isang Hero's Hidilyn at P5 milyon na insentibo
kanyang pinsan na si Catalino Diaz. Kahit na tagumpay siyang higitan ang Welcome. habang pagkakalooban din ito ng
Itinuturing na "small but kanyang personal best sa snatch (97 Noong sumunod na taon 2016 condominium unit ng property
terrible", ni weightlifting coach kg), bigo siya sa clean and jerk Summer Olympics ay lumahok siya sa developer ng Megaworld sa Eastwood
Antonio Agustin. Kahit siya ay 5 feet matapos tangkaing maiangat ang 53 kg division na ang balak lamang ay City.
lamang ang height ay likas itong barbel nang tatlong beses. Isa lamang makasungkit ng bronze, nalampasan Tumaas din ang ranggo ni
malakas at determinadong manalo sa siya sa dalawang manlalahok sa niya ang kanyang personal na target at Hidilyn sa Philippine Air Force (PAF)
bawat laban. paligsahang ito na nagtapos sa opisyal nasungkit pa ang pilak. Ito na ang kung saan enlisted personnel ito.
Bago pa siya nakahawak ng na resultang "Did not finish". unang silver medal ng Pilipinas sa Ang ipinakita niyang husay sa
bakal na barbel na gawa sa semento na Nirecruit siya ng Philippine Air Olympics sa loob ng 20 taon. Ang kanyang larangan ay dapat namang
siyang gamit niya na unang pinag- Force noong 2013 at natalaga sa Air partisipasyon niya sa 2016 Rio magbukas ng isipan sa mga sports
praktisan niya noong panahong iyon. Force Special Service Group. Noong Olympics ang kanyang pangatlong official para bigyan ng suporta ang
Totoong hindi matatawaran ang 2014 ay napromote siya mula sa sunod-sunod na paglahok. Siya ang lahat ng mga babaing atleta. Tandaan
kakayahan ng mga Pinay na atleta na ranggong Airwomen tungong unang Pilipina na nakagawa nito. Siya na kung mabibigyan sila ng sapat na
nagbigay karangalan sa bansa, tulad Airwomen Second Class. rin ang natatanging Pilipina na suporta o mabubuhusan ng tulong,
ni Hidilyn Diaz. Hanggang sa taong 2015-2016, nakasungkit ng medalya sa Olympics. maraming karangalan silang
Sa taong 2008 Summer kahit may timbang na 56.28 kg At nitong makailan lamang maibibigay sa bansa.
Olympics, siya ay napasama bilang lamang siya noong unang mapasabak nasikwat ni Hidilyn Diaz ang ginto Siguradong aani sila ng
wild card entry lamang. Siya ang sa Olympics, pinakamagaan sa lahat nang pagreynahan nito ang women's tagumpay at maaaring higitan pa ang
pangalawang Pilipino na weightlifter ng manlalahok. Para mas lumaki ang 55 kilogram division sa pamamagitan mga kalalakihan. Halimbawa na
na napasabak sa Olympics ngunit tyansa niya na makasungkit ng ng record-breaking performance kung lamang ni Hidilyn Diaz na noong una
natatangi at unang babae sa medalya sa 2016 Olympics, saan binuhat ng kampeon ang ay nagsanay lamang sa isang munting
kasaysayan ng Philippine napagpasyahan siyang bumaba sa kabuuang 224 kg mula sa 97 sa snatch gym.
Weightlifting sa Olympics. Natapos kategoryang 53 kg. Napatunayan at 127 sa clean at jerk. Kung ang iba pang katulad ni
niya ang kompetisyon sa pwestong naman itong epektibo nang masungkit Naitala rin ni Hidilyn ang Hidilyn na may angking kakayahan ay
panglabing-isa sa labing-dalawang niya ang gintong medalya sa 1st bagong Olympic record na nito'y makakakuha ng angkop na suporta sa
manlalahok. Southeast Asian Weightlifting pinataob niya si world champion Liao kanilang training, tiyak na aangat ang
Makalipas ang tatlong taon, Championship sa Bangkok, Thailand. Qiuyun ng China. bansa at magkakamal ng mas
sumabak ulit siya sa 2012 Summer Nakakuha rin siya ng tatlong bronze Lubos ang kasiyahan ng buong maraming ginto.
sambayanan na kaliwa't kanan ang Sa tagumpay ni Hidilyn Diaz,
People’s Champ papuri kay Hidilyn nang maitala ang minsan pang napatunayang na
kanyang pangalan sa kasaysayan ng mayroon talagang ibubuga sa
Manny Pacquiao natalo ni Ugas! Philippine Sports. larangan ng weightlifting ang mga
Sa Panunulat ni : Jessica Arellano Macalintal Bunsod nga ng kanyang Pinay.
"I'm sorry we lost tonight. I Tulala ang lahat ng mga manunuod at tagumpay, binabaha ng pinansiyal na Sana, magsilbing inspirasyon
did my best. I apologize," ang waring hindi makapaniwala sa insentibo si Hidilyn na hindi bababa ang tagumpay ni Hidilyn Diaz sa
pahayag ni Manny Pacquiao na naging resulta ng laban Pacquiao sa P30 milyon. May iba pang biyaya mga atletang lalaban at nagnanais na
magang-maga ang mukha habang kontra Ugas. Ang laban ay ginanap na matatanggap ang kauna-unahang makasungkit din ng gintong medalya
ini-interview siya pagkatapos ng 12- sa T-mobile Arena sa Las Vegas Olympic gold medalist ng Pilipinas, sa olimpiyada. Magsumikap at
round bakbakan nila ni Ugas. kasama na rito ang house and lot magtyaga, at tiyak na iyong
(Continued on page 18) at lifetime free flights na nagmula sa makakamtan ang iyong pangarap.
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(Continued from page 17) Patuloy pading uminit ang assassins heroes for Kairi the core of was Hatred who shone the brightest as
mga suntukan at nagiging mas Onic PH forcing them to pick he tallied two kills in a 4-for-1
noong Sabado, Agusto 21 at Linggo lamang pa si Ugas dahil sa ―double marksman. The battle of both teams in exchange that paved the way for Onic
Agusto 22 naman sa Pilipinas. punch right‖ nya kay Pacquiao. their draft was burst to burst. Both to seize control, and eventually, take
Matapos and dalwang taong Patuloy ang kaliwang kamao ni teams have their own power spikes in the match.
pagkabakante ng Pambansang Ugas sa pag-arangkada papunta sa early to mid-game. Onic PH started With only Johnmar
kamao na si Manny Pacquiao sa katawan ni Pacquiao. Umabot na the game aggressively at 1 minute "OhMyV33nus" Villaluna the only
laban, ay hindi maiikaila na nga ng ikasiyam na round at sa 2:19 mark Allen Baloy ―Baloyskie‖ player standing for Blacklist, Onic
napasabak muli siya sa isang napaka segundo napaupo at natumba si support of Onic Ph got the First blood found no reason to wait for the Lord
tinding laban kontra Ugas. Pacquiao na mayroon lamang na 97 using Selena. Abyssal arrows and concluded Game 2 within the next
Hindi siya nagtagumpay sa landed ngunit 105 landed punch na connects to OhmyV33nus hero and minute.
pagbawi ng titolong World Boxing ang nabitawan ni Ugas. Nagpatuloy got punished. Accurate scaling of Kairi "Kairi" Rayosdelsol
Association Super welterweight belt ang palitan ng suntok, ngunit hindi abyssal arrows by Baloyskie gave (Paquito) also starred for Onic with 4
Champion. Matapos ang 12 rounds sapat ang bawing suntok ni Pacquiao downfall to every member of kills and 3 assists against 3 deaths in
ay patas na pinagpasyahan na si dahil sa napaka lakas na kaliwang Blacklist International. Onic Ph Game 2 as he tilted the balance in their
Ugas ang tinanghal na panalo sa kamao ni Ugas na patuloy parin ang showed no Mercy until mid-game to favor with a timely Retribution on the
naturang laban. pag-arangkada. late game resulting to space for free Lord during the final clash. Hiking its
Sa unang round pa lang ng Nakaabot ng huling round ang farming for Kairi's Paquito gaining 10 tally to 25 points for second place,
laban ay nakitaan agad ng init na laban, ngunit mas pinainit at binalot kills and 1 death, owning the Blacklist Onic locked up the last upper bracket
makasuntok ang pambansang paiyon ng matinding tensyon dahil map control and miracle plays. playoff spot up for grabs.
kamao na si Pacquiao kay Ugas sa malalakas na suntok na patuloy at Securing the Lord made the Onic Ph
ngunit naiiwasan iyon ni Ugas. walang awat na binitiwan ni Ugas bagged the first win of the series.
Pagdating sa ikatlong round ay doon para kay Pacquiao. At natapos ang Game 2 started with a mind
na lumabas at tumaas ang landed laro ng mayroon 128 landed punch game of draft for both of the teams.
punch ni Ugas. si Pacquiao at 150 naman si Ugas. Onic Ph showed different pattern of
Maganda ang ipinapakita ni Matapos ang labing dalwang eliminating the comfort heroes of
Ugas sa mga kasunod na round round inanunsyo na si Yordenis Blacklist, banning the championship
ngunit binigyan sila ng warning para Ugas na may record na 24-7 ay heroes of Wise and Ohmyv33nus
sa dagdag puntos para kay Ugas. Sa muling kampyon sa laban kontra Aldous and Estes. Onic Ph
ikapitong round ay tila nakitaan na Manny Pacquiao. prioritizing the first pick Paquito,
ng pagkahina si Pacquiao na Napaka gandang laban ang sticking to their winning condition.
mayroon lamang na 79 landed, 413 nangyaring iyon at masaya ang For onic Ph the same pattern of
thrown 19% PCT at body shoots na dalwang partido sa naging resulta ng Heroes like in Game1, Pacquito,
5. Ngunit makikita ang laban. Nagpakita ang bawat isa ng Selena, Natan, Esmeralda and
pagkalamang ng scores ni Ugas na dedikasyon na dapat ugaliin ng isang Jawhead. While Blacklist
mayroon ng 80 landed, 217 throwns, propesyonal na manglalaro. International picked Mathilda,
31% PCT at 18 body shoots. signature hero of Edward which is
Benedetta. Coach Bonchan surprised
Onic Ph in their adjustment pick of Photo By: Mia Montayre
Grock, kimmy and Barats as Junglec
hero for Wise. The game became Football: Filipino pride
intense, as both teams showed High overseen to
level of gameplays.
In the first minute of the game Japan's WE League
Onic Ph lead the gold, controlled the
By : Daryl M. Laroya
early game and prevented the

S
aggressive plays of Blacklist arina Bolden is one of two
International. The Gold lane head to Pinays to play in Japan‘s
head match up of Hatred ―Natan '' and professional women‘s soccer
Oheb ``Kimmy‖ showed great league. Photo courtesy of Mia
Photo By: Gettyimages mechanical skills in farming but Montayre/PFF.
Hatred outperformed Oheb in their MANILA, Philippines – Japan
duel in Gold lane resulting in easy is the new boundary for Filipino
Onic Ph Outclassed the Undefeated rotation for the Onic Ph core. Onic Ph athletes and some of the Pinays
was on a roll getting the 2 turtle footballers are likely to head there
Blacklist International, objectives that added extra experience next year, according to the coach of
and gold for the team . In the 12 the national women‘s football team.
Shocks the Defending Champion minutes mark Onic Ph secured the Eight Filipinos were playing as
Lord but Blacklist International Asian that brings in the B.League,
with a Sweep locked down 3 heroes of Onic Ph. while three volleyball players will see
Wise and Ohmyv33nus directly take action in the V.League. The pinnacle
By : Mark Vincent S. Balita
down mid lane tower and focus on the flight of women‘s football, the WE
record but the winning streak came to frozen base of Onic but Beemo ejector League, features two Pinays– Sarina
REDEMPTION! an end as Onic Philippines gave the plays to save the Onic Ph from the Bolden (Chifure AS Elfen Saitama)
Onic Philippines handed champion a taste of their own early defeat. The game has been and Quinley Quezada (United Chiba).
Blacklist International its first series medicine after the loss in the early reset. Back and forth plays happened. The Philippine national
loss in season 8 of Mobile Legends part of the competition. Jaylord "Hatred" Gonzales (Nathan) women‘s football team coach Marlon
Professional league Philippines with a In game 1, Onic PH respect led the way for Onic in the series- Maro, said on Tuesday that Bolden
surprising 2-0 sweep on Sunday, banned the heroes of OhmyV33nus clinching Game 2 win with 7 kills and and Quezada will probably be joined
October 3. Blacklist International who is the mechanically gifted 4 assists against 3 deaths. by other Pinays next season.
overpowered the rest of the team in support of Blacklist International but In a crucial clash for the
MPL competition bagging a 11-0 Coach Bonchan fired back, banning 3 Luminous Lord at the 15th minute, it (Continued on page 19)
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(Continued from page 18) Sta. Rita Karsada wins as a champion of the Batangas City
―They (the WE League) have an Interbarangay Mobile Legends Tournament
authoritative decision that each team
or club team in the WE League, they By : Jemilyn F. Dimaano
have to employ an Asian woman

S
eptember 14, 2021, the battle Karsada, it was a very nice and Team Sta. Rita Karsada was the
player and they were looking for ends at Barangay Sta. Rita unexpected end to the game. first-ever winner of the Interbarangay
Pinays to play in Japan. Next season, Karsada won againsts 65 Team Sta. Rita Karsada wins, Mobile Legends Tournament in
we are expecting more Pinays Barangays of Batangas City they became the champion, and Batangas City and we expect another
playing in Japan,‖ said coach Maro on Interbarangay Mobile Legends received 20,000, the 1st place competition around Batangas
the Philippine Sportswriters Tournament for Youth Week 2021 Barangay Cuta got 15, 00, the 2nd Province for us to compete as our
Association (PSA) Forum. held at FB Live. place Sorosoro Ilaya who win 10,000 undefeated winner. This competition
The WE League has 11 clubs in In the celebration of LINGGO and lastly the third place is Poblacion allows the youth to engage and
its inaugural season, but more clubs NG KABATAAN 2021 lead by SK 20 got 5,000, while the MVP is Jerwin empower themselves in terms of E-
are probably awaiting to join through Federation of Batangas City with SK Macatangay ―Xanxus‖ who got 3,000. sports.
promotion from the semi-professional Federation President Hon. Marjorie
Nadeshiko League. Manalo in partnership with the City
Bolden and Quezada‘s signing Youth Development Council and City
with WE League teams was made Youth Development Office despite
possible by the Japan Football the challenges we faced during this
Association (JFA). According to a pandemic period, the Sangguniang
report from Japan Times, the JFA is Kabataan Federation of Batangas City
offering assistance support for clubs and the City Youth Development
who are signing players from Council aims to celebrate the Linggo
Southeast Asian nations. ng Kabataan 2021 in the City of
Coach Maro exposed that other Batangas.
coaches approached him about the In the middle of the game while
possibility of signing Pinays to WE choosing the heroes unluckily
League clubs. ―There are already Barangay Cuta had power Photo By: Ueslei Marcelino
discussions on that. May mga coaches interruption but whatever happens,
na nagli-link sa akin, they‘re looking the game must go on at the first game
Nesthy Petecio win Silver Medal in Tokyo
for players‖, he said. Through the easy 1-0 in favor of Sta. Rita Karsada Olympic 2020
midst of players he believes that it can because of the rule that only the By : Nei Ann D. Caguicla

N
make an impact in the WE League are committee will only know; Barangay esthy Petecio won silver judges. The four judges give 10 points
midfielder Rocelle Mendaño and Sara Cuta had no choice but to surrender medal in the featherweight and 9 points from judge number 5.
Castañeda, who perform big roles in the first game. boxing final after losing While the four judges gave 9 points
the Philippines‘ qualification to the At the second game, the first against Japan‘s Sena Irie at the Tokyo and 10 points from judge number 5 for
2022 AFC Women‘s Asian Cup. blood was got by Sta. Rita Karsada. Olympic in August 3, 2021. Irie. Petecio may have been
―They are looking at midfielders First two Torre got by Barangay Cuta Nesthy Petecio lost to take a aggressive and scored on some
who can play dual roles in the team. but Brgy. Sta. Rita Karsada is very gold medal but still made history in punches in the final round but Irie
So pwede siyang i-recommend, but I aggressive. They got two Torre also in our country, the Philippines. Her landed enough punches to convince
think Rocelle is looking also to finish a few minutes. The first Lord got by incredible run at the Tokyo Games the judges and secure the win. All
her college studies first before playing Brgy. Sta. Rita Karsada but it was too made her the first woman from the judges give 9 points for Petecio and
outside (the country),‖ said Maro. early and the second lord got by the Philippines to win a boxing medal, all 10 points for Irie. Japan‘s Sena Irie
―But if you ask me if we have other same team also, 2-0 the fight was and this is the Philippines' first silver won by a unanimous decision 5-0
Pinays, yes we have so many Pinays smooth by Brgy. Sta. Rita and Xanxus of the Tokyo Games in 2020. from the five judges.
that can play in that level‖, he added. are the MVP for this round. Petecio tried her best to fight but Sena The 29 year old Filipina boxer
Alongside from the WE In the third game, the game was Irie was the quick fighter and did her dedicated her win to her country, her
League, Pinays have also seen action very intense. They have tie kills 5-5 at best skills in the first round. Japan coaches and the LGBT community.
in European leagues. Midfielder 8 minutes and 44 seconds of the game. wins the first round made by 5 judges. Even though she failed to bag the gold
Jessie Miclat is playing for Aris Brgy. Cuta takes advantage of their All judges give 9 points for Petecio medal, many Filipinos are still proud
Limassol in Cyprus, while defender claude but Brgy. Sta. Rita Karsada and 10 points for Irie. as she takes home the silver medal.
Ryley Bugay is signed to FC was a very objective base as they Petecio turned it into a very Silver medalist Petecio gets P17M
Saarbrücken in the second division of targeted the Middle Tower up to Top close fight in the second round cash incentives, a condo unit worth
the Frauen-Bundesliga in Germany. Lane, 3-0 in favor of Brgy. Sta. Rita as she managed to get the nod of four P10 M and many more.

Margielyn Didal, Showed the Sportsmanship of the Filipinos


By : Catherine M. De Roxas
"The Philippines‘ Margielyn Didal has won the admiration of international sports despite landing in 7th place at the
finals of the inaugural women street skateboard event on July 26, 2021".
The 22 years old girl showed When Didal did her tricks she sportsmanship of the Filipinos.
her skills at the competition and missed some of it, but she stood again In the interview Didal Said
showed her genuine personality. and smiled at the audience like ―skateboarding is the same as life,
Before the competition begin, she nothing had happen. She failed to land don't be afraid to fail or to fall, do it as
builds a bunch of friends out of her her second tricks, as well as her back long as you are happy and you enjoy
competitors. When the game started foot heel flip attempt in the fourth it and do it in the good way‖. And
Didal did her best to show her tactics trick. At the end of the competition, now she is a sports sensation not only
and she recorded a final score of even though she didn‘t bag any medal in our country but also in other
12.02 that placed her at seventh in the atleast she wins the hearts and minds countries. She is paving the way for
elimination round rankings, where of the athletes as well as the officials the next generation of women in
only the top eight skaters advanced to in Tokyo by raising our flag through skateboarding and being the best
Photo By: Ben Curtis the finals. showing to the world the representation of equal opportunity.

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