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JBMA holds annual car show

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The Junior Bedan Marketing association (JBMa), the official co-curricular organization of San Beda College alabang’s Business Management department major in Marketing and Sales, hosted their 3rd annual car show last January 31 in the college gym. registration for the event started at 8am with a fee of 1500php. The activity started at around 12 midnight of the following day. aside from Bedans, alumni and guests also participated in the event. 45 cars registered are owned by Bedans. The JBMa gave out 36 awards including Best in Show and Best in Paint. “it is traditional for the organization to host this event. This is the organization’s most awaited major event, that’s why we continue hosting it.” says andrea Villa (iV-BSBMMS). aside from being JBMa’s annual project, the car show is also a fund raising event for the Mangyans of Mindoro. “i chose the Mangyans to be the beneficiary for this event because i do believe that they are in great need of our help,” says randrich Bayona (iV-BSBMMS), JBMa president. The organization will absorb the 50% of the total earnings while the other

Prof. John Jacome, caS Prefect of Discipline, was selected as one of the representatives in Group Study exhange (GSe) Program in Pennsylvania, USa subsidized by the rotary foundation from april 4 to may 8, 2009.

MaJoriTy of The candidates from the deKada Party (dedikasiyong Kalidad daan sa Bagong Bedista) won last March 6 at the SeC (Student executive Council) General elections at the Bellarmine hall. The Bedan Party (Bedistang aktibong naglilingkod) took the P.r.o. and level representative positions. The election was supervised by Mrs. Cecilia J. Lalisan, CaS Prefect of activities, and officers of the electoral Board (eLBo). nicholas ray e. esquivel, current SeC President from the deKada Party ran for position without an opposing candidate. “Since nico (esquivel) was the only candidate running for presidency, we

along with Prof. Jacome were three more participants with different professions, namely rowena Marie andaya, an obstetrician-Gynecologist, Michael Julian, a Stock Broker, and roy nicolas Molon, Jr., a TV writer-producer. also with them was estelita Bunye, a rotarian who served as their team leader. The rotary international district 7480 (Pennsylvania, uSa), headed by Joel Chesney, district Governor, and Karen Strawhacker, GSe Committee Chair, were the ones to guide the GSe Team Philippines during their one month stay. Carrying the rotary 3830 district, the Philippine Team was able to visit several states in uSa, such as new Jersey, Washington d.C., and Massachusetts, during their visit. Prof. Jacome said that his experience in joining GSe “exceeded” his expectations. he shared that “the GSe Program facilitated my professional growth, promoted in myself a strong sense of nationalism and historicity, and increased my appreciation of other cultures.” he added that “the whole team, without a doubt, felt this trip was informative, meaningful and a life-changing experience. i enjoyed the GSe

experience immensely.”

amish community as part of the exchange program, each member will be given a host family in which they will spend most of their time with while tours and cultural trips were attended by groups. one of the communities they visited was the amish community in Pennsylvania. The amish People, also known as the “Plain People,” are those who still practice and adhere the traditional way of living. They do not use electricity to preserve their culture. hence, they have no air conditioners and cell phones. They also visited several historical and cultural sites such as the Statue of Liberty and united nations Building in new york, the Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial in Washington, d.C., and the submarine olympia which was used by the americans in traveling to Manila Bay during the Second World War.

Ivy League Universities every week, each delegate was given a vocational day in order to observe

had to add an abstain checkbox,” isabela Carag, eLBo Chairperson, said. “although the students can choose to not vote for him or other candidates, it had to be visible because not everyone is aware of abstain,” Carag added. Basing from the poll results for the presidency, esquivel obtained four hundred thirty seven (437) votes. a candidate is considered a winner if he/she acquires 50% +1 of total votes. “if nico was abstained and was not declared as president, a re-election for the position would be held, giving both the parties to either maintain or go with a different candidate”, stated Carag.

how his/her profession is being practiced in the uS. in the case of Prof. Jacome who has two professions, being a college professor and a law student, he was able to visit a number of technical and vocational schools and some of ivy League universities such as harvard university (Cambridge, Massachusetts), Princeton university (new Jersey), Brown university (Providence, rhode island), and university of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia). The term ivy League connotes academic excellence, selectivity in admissions and social elitism. he observed the pedagogical practices and teaching strategies of each university. he attended classes and was given a chance to lecture the students. Prof. Jacome was able to visit various courts in uSa such as the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County arbitration Centre, a district Court which concentrates on minor cases, the Montgomery County Court which caters more on criminal cases such as murder, rape and drug trafficking and the uS Third Circuit Court of appeals.

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San Beda CoLLeGe alabang’s (SBCa) St. Benedict Chapel was the venue for the 11th Commencement exercises which took place last april 2, Thursday. administrators, faculty, Staff and Students along with their family and friends headed to the said venue to take part and celebrate the occasion. The occasion started with

The STudenT exeCuTiVe Council (SeC) of San Beda College alabang launched Promotion of rapport and involvement among Schools of MuntiParLas (PriSM) at the rosendo herrera hall last March 31. PriSM, as stated in their by laws, aims to strengthen linkages of various schools, colleges and universities in Muntinlupa, Paranaque and Las Pinas in order to develop strong rapport among tertiary students from the respective colleges and universities in the area. PriSM also aims to establish a concord of tertiary students from MuntiParLas in recommending solutions to deal with concerns affecting the student bodies of member schools and to provide a venue for tertiary students in exposing and developing their leadership, interpersonal and career-related functional skills in preparation to being well-equipped, competitive leaders. PriSM initiates and manages trainings, group discussions, workshops, contests and other activities that will serve as groundwork for students to become well-equipped with knowledge and skills that are necessary in pursuing their chosen careers. “PriSM was a vision. i just hope that whatever we begun this year will continue to forge good friendship and ties not only to other schools but to other people as well,” said ron ehmer Paguio,

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Prof. Magdalena regullano convening the commencement rites followed by the singing of the Philippine national anthem. The invocation was given by College Chaplain, reverend father olegario Commelleran, oSB and the Welcome address delivered by Ms. aira Vanessa antonio (Ba international Studies Major in Tourism).

The commencement address was delivered by reverend Monsenior Gerardo Santos who was introduced by Prof. rosario Mielmia aquino. during his talk, rV. MSGr. Santos posed dares to the graduates, daring them to “Serve” and to “Go Beyond”. after which he was presented a Plaque of appreciation by SBCa rector reverend dom Clement Ma. roque, oSB and Prof. Thelma Geraldine Baricaua, CaS dean, followed by the distribution of the academic, special and loyalty awards also done by rev. dom roque and dean

Barricaua. for the Latin honors, seven students achieved the Cum Laude status namely Ms rita Marie reyes (BS Business Management Major in Marketing and Sales), Ms. rose angeli navarro (Ba Communication and Media Studies), Ms. Lorenza Liz orbino (BaCMS), Mr. dino Karlo Tablante (BSBM-MS), Ms. Gerlyn rosario Barrozo (BS accountancy), Ms. Leah Paclibar (BSBM-MS) and Mr. Julian Carlo uy (BS information Technology Major in Systems development). following this was the distribution of the St. Maur award for area excellence to the following students: Mr Julian Carlo uy (BSiT-Sd), Mr. Crisanto Calvento (BaCMS), Ms. rita Marie reyes (BSBM-MS), Ms. aira Vanessa antonio (BaiS-T), Ms. Mary Grace Caro (BSBM Major in Management of financial insititutions) and Ms. Barbara divina Goduco (BS Legal Management). The Montserrat Loyalty awards were given to the following students for the said award; Ms. nina angelique

aban (BSLM), Ms. Mossah Maica Carlos (BaCMS), Mr. Glenn Michael dela Cruz (BSBM-Mfi), Ms. Cassandra Marie Gonzales (BSBM-MS), Ms. nizel Bernadette Lopena (BSBM-e), Mr. Jay roy neyra (BSa), Mr. alvin Mapas, Ms. Lorenza Liz orbino (BaCMS), Mr. ron ehmer Paguio (BSLM), Ms. Patricia Gail Quiros (BSLM), Mr. Julian Carlo uy (BSiT-Sd), Ms. andrea francis desiree Villa (BSBM-MS) and Mr. aldrick Villate (BSiT-Sd). Mr. Crisanto Calvento presented the Petition for Conferment of the degrees while dean Baricaua presented the Graduates who were then confirmed by rev. dom roque. along with the Vice dean of the CaS and the respective department chairs, rev. dom roque along with dean Baricaua awarded the graduates their diplomas. a total of 161 students marched to the chapel’s altar to claim their much deserved diplomas after completing their course in SBCa. This number includes the first 13 Bachelor of Science Major in Legal Management graduates produced by the college.

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PriSM President. PriSM Members - dr. filimon C. aguilar Memorial College (dfCaM), olivarez College Paranaque, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Muntinlupa (PLMun), West Bay College inc., and San Beda College alabang – graced the launching of the event. The PriSM Charter was officially presented and signed by representatives of each school at the end of the launch. “There is a need of our students to learn, to cooperate and to work together not only for their own growth and development but also for the good of our people;” dom Clement h. Ma. roque, oSB, rector-P r e s i d e n t , stated when asked about his views regarding PriSM. “i am glad that on my last day of school, PriSM finally pushed through. i want it to

prosper and expand to help more schools. i am happy that PriSM is growing because of the Student Council,” stated Paguio. The set of officers for PriSM are as follows:

President: ron ehmer Paguio of SBCaVice President: Jean Mariz of olivarez CollegeSecretary: Juneth Cyrille allen de Guzman of olivarez CollegeTreasurer: rita Marie reyes of SBCa auditor: Mark Josef fernandez of PLMunP.r.o: hernel deltejar of dfCaM

by niCoLe Guirre MAC Computers pull-out, students uninformedSTudenTS of San Beda College alabang – College of arts and Sciences (SBCa-CaS) remain uninformed of the pull-out of apple MaC Computers in the Computer Laborary 1 (CL1) late S.y. 2007 – 2008. The MaC Computers, which was in CaS since 1995, is now stocked in CL3. Before, it was seldom used by students even those who belong in the iT department. Mr. Vedasto Baluyot, information Technology (iT) department Chair, explained that the reason behind the pull-out is that the MaC Computers hardware configurations were already obsolete and cannot even run Windows Word and excel. however, the iT department already replaced it with new desktop computers after the pull-out. he said that the administration is planning to hand over the unused MaC Computers to the Grade School department.

When the The Bedan Herald (TBh) asked Mr. Baluyot why the students were uninformed about the abrupt change of computers, he answered, “Why do we have to inform the students? Besides, we upgraded the laboratory with new computers. The students actually rarely used these MaC computers.” he added that, “it was only used as display.” TBh explained that the students should be aware of what is happening around them especially when it comes to school facilities that they pay for. Mr. Baluyot plans to have a mobile classroom, in which, the students will have to use a laptop that can be borrowed at the iT department. By that said, students can access the Wi-fi or Wireless internet (WLan) anywhere in the building. There are several Wi-fi routers in different areas of the CaS building in which students could connect and have access on the internet for research purposes.

BedanS are KnoWn for having a high morale, with a great sense of style and an ability to look confident in whatever they are wearing… even junk. Last february 27, a Project runway-inspired competition entitled “Litter to Glitter” was hosted by selected Bachelors of Science in Business Management (BSBM) students led by the Bedan entrepreneurs’ Society (BeS), turning SBCa-CaS’ MPh into a fashion arena. after days of utilizing recycled materials to create garments for men and women, the contestants’ masterpieces were finally presented during the event. according to Ms. Caryl Charlene e. Jimenez (BSBM department head), the thematic fashion show was meant to promote entrepreneurship through “pera sa basura.” according to Marichelle Pagaddu (iV-BSBM-e and BeS President, ay 2008-2009), the objectives of “Litter to Glitter” were to know how to organize an event using leadership skills and to come up with new products by combining fashion and innovation. “it was indeed successful for me because we were able to achieve the objectives,” she said. “oK ‘yung sales, we hit the target number of audience.” Likewise, Ms. Jimenez also considers the event a success. “…it was well received and attended by the students and guests even if there was an entrance fee of Php 30.00. also, regardless of the course, unified teamwork among the CaS students promotes success to any event.” “The event was very inspiring. it was new and fresh for us students. There were some lack of preparation, but still it made through to its success,” said Lyndon Villanueva (iV-BaCMS, 2008-2009) who was present during the show. The event which began two hours late was hosted by Miguel Lotuaco (iV-BSBM-e, ay 2008-2009) and rita Marie reyes (iV-BSBM-Mfi, ay 2008-2009). Many students and faculty members went to see the show especially with the participation of a CaS professor as one of the models, Ms. Maida aguirre. each of the contestants introduced their own works, revealing the recycled materials used. after which the outfits were shown-off by the models by strutting down the y-shaped runway that extends across the MPh. afterwards, the judges criticized their works in front of the audience.

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“Used as display,“ MAC computers.

RV. MSGR. Santos delivers commencement address.

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ezraLine Jane CaSTro, third year student of Bachelor of arts in Communication and Media Studies (BaCMS), took part as one of the delegates for the “10-day Visit” Japan Program of Japan-east asia network of exchange for Students and youths (JeneSyS) from May 12 to May 21. 200 filipino youths who wished to deepen their understanding about Japan and exchange views with Japanese youths were chosen. a visit in Japan to experience home stays, interaction with Japanese youths and school visits, as well as historical and cultural sites, are part of their activities.

San Beda CoLLeGe alabang – College of arts and Sciences (CaS) held the second Lion’s roar awards night, March 20, 2009, 5pm at the rosendo herrera hall to recognize Bedans who excel in academics and school curricula’s. The awards night which was organized by CaS Psychology department

CAS holds 2nd Lion’s Roarby Mary rose GonzaLes

Castro joins “10 Day-Visit“ in Japan

head, Ms. Maida Grace aguirre gave recognition to both graduates and undergraduates of the college for instilling pride and gaining achievements in academics and out of school activities. five major awards were given that nigh: the abbot Wilfred rojo Leadership award for undergraduates who has accomplished effective leadership in school and off-campus activities ; the St. Gregory the Great Leadership award for graduating students who show consistent leadership; the St. Placid award for student clubs and organizations ; the St. Bede award or the Club Leadership award for co- and extracurricular leadership of a student and the St. Lorenzo ruiz award Contribution for student contribution in community outreach activities. The St. Gregory the Great Leadership award was given to ron ehmer M.Paguio (BSLM) for the second time with a percentage of 97.48. While andrew z. Sobrevinas (BaP), Marichelle d. Paggadu and dennis S. Valdelion (BSBMe) were runner-ups. Certificates were given to nominees dean airo S. dancel, Lorenz roi Morales, Von reinhart Gaa (BaCMS) and alexis John n. aquino for the abbot

Wilfred rojo Leadership award. for the St. Bede award, three students who represent their courses took a tie for Gold ; aira Vanessa T. antonio (BaiST), Crisanto a. Calvento (BaCMS) and ruiz aldrin a. dacasin (BSa). The extra-currricular category under this award was given to Charles aames M. Bautista, Volume 14 editor in Chief of The Bedan herald. The St. Placid award was given to BiSa (Bedan international Studies association), JPia (Junior Philippine institute of accountants, BPS (Bedan Psychology Society) for Gold ; Beda.CoMM (official organization of the BaCMS department) for Silver, and Bronze for the BeS (Bedan entrepreneurship Society). SBCa’s official dance organization, the Bedanz dance Troupe took the Silver award under the extra-curricular category. abdul Jabar Tamano received the St. Lorenzo ruiz award. a turn over rite for the incoming SeC officers is also done in the event every year. a mass was held at SBCa’s Chapel before the awards night, it was celebrated by fr. olegario Commellaran, oSB.

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“Given the opportunity of representing our country is really great. i’m very thankful because i was given the chance to be one of the selected students,” Castro said. “Being an exchange student in Japan really challenged me because of their different culture, but as i got along with my Japanese family, i was able to realize a lot of things which i am excited to share with my fellow Bedans.” The program aims to provide a venue for young filipino and Japanese people to harness their full potential through the sharing of experiences and expertise, thereby contributing to the promotion

and appreciation of each other's culture, leading to future-oriented Philippines-Japan relations. according to its website, “the JeneSyS, funded by the Japanese Government and in partnership with the aSean Secretariat, is to deepen understanding of the different facets of the Japanese society including politics, diplomacy, economics and culture and to form the basis of future vision and construct firm solidarity among asian countries which will promote mutual understanding of the future generation of aSean and east asia Summit member countries.”

JBMA HOLDS / from P1half will be given to the chosen beneficiary. The organization spent 3 weeks for the preparation of the show. “dapat nung January 17 pa yung car show para mabigay yung proceeds nung Sto. nino week, pero na move siya dahil sa midterms,” Bayona said.

JACOME REPRESENTS / from P1featured in a uS publication, the Bucks County Courier Times, entitled “Learning experience” by John anastasi. The article highlighted the learning experiences that they had because of the professional development opportunity and cultural exchange.

corro for GSe Team Philippines in South Korea Prof. rommel Miles Corro, Philo/Theo/BLf Program Coordinator of SBCa-CaS, was also chosen to be one of the GSe Team Philippines’ representatives in South Korea from april 27 to May 26. Prof. Corro, before leaving for South Korea, shared that, “this will always be a welcome opportunity.” he stated that he is excited about the cultural exchange despite the language barrier. he added that he anticipates seeing people of his own field do their profession in South Korea.

highly competitive selection and screening process The GSe representatives went through a highly competitive screening and selection process.

after filing an application, each applicant will have an interview with two district governors of rotary and GSe coordinator. also present in the interview is a team leader who will be joining the chosen participants. Questions were based from the application form submitted. Moreover, participants should not be a member of the rotary.

among the basis of the selection were applicants’ personal achievements, educational background, curricular and

community activities, and purpose/

motivation of joining the program.

Jacome in Harry Elkins Widener Memorial Library, Harvard University. Jacome outside US Capitol, Washington DC.

“Kung sa halloween, pwede ‘yang outfit na ‘yan,” Mr. Karl yu who was one of the judges said to a contestant, stressing wearability as an important criterion for judging. The other judges were Ms. Punky Canoy, an alumna of SBCa, and Mrs. Katrina Michelle Lagdameo-Martinez, a commercial model. Mr. Vladimir ocampo, CaS professor, was also present to tabulate the contestants’ scores. in the end, Marikit Panopio (BaiST) was declared the winner alongside her model, angela Kaamino (BaiST) donning a floor-length “gown” made up of betamax reel. Placing second was Cath alba (BaCMS) with model Chesca Carasig (BaCMS) in a mini “dress” made up of sack with colorful details from cigarette pack foils and plastic bottles cut into pieces. “i love designing and i think [the contest is] challenging,” Ms. alba said when asked what inspired her to join the competition. Moreover, Karen Gondecki and Kathryn dela Paz (BaiST) also won first place alongside her male model in a chic vest made from reused lace. The winners received certificates and cash prizes. Besides the contestants from the College of arts and Sciences, a group of students from olivarez College were also invited “for an added twist in the competition” according to Ms. Pagaddu. Though their intricate and grandiose works were highly praised by the judges, they were not able to win a place in the competition. “it was really impressive, though in my opinion they did not follow the contest's rule which is to transform recycled or used materials into a clothing, not new materials. But how they did it…pretty impressive,” said Trisha aguilar a BaCMS who was part of the audience. Models from The Purple orchid Ltd., a talent management agency, also worked the runway at the opening and closing of the fashion show. other sponsors were Jeremy Marquez, Marlon aaron Pizarro, Miguel Santos, Coca Cola, Jollibee, and red ribbon. nacholitos, Tender Juicy, and Snow Cone were also present as concessionaires at the event.

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in the meantime, Mr. John Jacome, CaS Prefect of Students, released a memorandum about a complaint reported in his office regarding the activity. as he inspected the college gym, two scratches about 4 meters long were found. “it was caused by a car and it occurred when a loud screech was heard,” Mr. Jacome said. The JBMa was found accountable and liable

for the damages. The organization were given ample time to settle the issue and they responded quickly. “it is not more than 2000 pesos.” “a sense of responsibility and an orientation of the consequences that could happen should be practiced. Students should respect and be responsible for the school and its properties,” Mr. Jacome said.

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Editorial

The other side of the fencePiGS CouLd fLy.

or at least, the virus they carried. ask any septuagenarian

what disease they feared most during their days and one answer you would probably get is

cholera. yes indeed, cholera. What with the advances the world has achieved in medical science, this generation has come to live comfortably in a world laughing in the face of dear old cholera that it will not be the cause for the end of human existence. But despite the medical advances the scientists have achieved, the world seems to be faced with innumerable threats from diseases that dare to wipe out the human population as if tempting armageddon. in less than a decade, the world has seen a series of pandemics that sent millions of people into paranoia scrambling for facial masks and hand sanitizers in an attempt to shield themselves from getting sick. first there was SarS, next came the avian flu, and now, Swine flu or h1n1. Today we are faced with yet again another pandemic threat known as a-h1n1 or Swine flu. People just have to ask, is the world coming to an end? Why are all these diseases-turned-pandemic appearing in such a quick intervals? Great pandemics are said to occur every hundred years or so. if that is true, then what we are witnessing is phenomenal because we are experiencing pandemics in every three years or so. one might even hear older people say, “in our days, there weren’t such things as these pandemics.” (a pandemic is a disease that affects populations all over the world, and is not restricted to a certain locality or continent as opposed to “epidemic”). The answer as to why these things are happening is not because of impending apocalypse, no, but rather something more practical than that: globalization. The reason why there were no pandemics in the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, or 80’s is that the world simply did not permit. The Cold War barred people from traveling anywhere in the world as they wished. Political considerations dominated over geographical ones.

Trade was very limited and so countries produced only what they could consume, international travel was exclusive to those high profile people. But with the end of the Cold War at the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, globalization started and began felling other walls in the globe, be it economic walls, cultural walls, or political walls. along with globalization is the ability of people to travel anywhere as they wished, and with this came the easier and faster transmission of diseases from person to person, people to people, country to country, continent to continent, and hence we have pandemics. But that is just one side of the coin of globalization. What everyone should acquire is a proper lens for a proper perspective on things. With globalization, every civil war is projected as another major war through the ever freer media. every natural catastrophe in a small part of the world makes the news as another great catastrophe for the world. every outbreak is another pandemic out to maim humanity. These things make very regular rounds in the span of human existence for thousands of years, and one good advice is not to fall victim to globalization’s sensationalisms. overall, with globalization, the mass production and sharing of

technology and information has sped up. hence, while we are more exposed to threats such as pandemics, we are also more prepared to face it than ever before. in less than two weeks after the spread of a-h1n1, the Philippines has already 500,000 Tamiflu pills which is imported from Japan and is said to prevent symptoms of the virus. The

level of preparedness and speed of reaction is unprecedented, that is why people should not fear the end of the world. however, no one should take the flu lightly. With proper information, sanitation, and adherence to oratio imperata, the world can weather this piggy sickness.

BuhoK, hoKBu, hair. it started with hair – straight black hair to be

specific. Like most South east asian countries, the dominant type of hair in the Philippines is straight and black. a different variety – curly, wavy, and some other color (with the exemption of dyed hair) are considered striking and interesting. a westerner would be flabbergasted with the sight of rush hour metro: hundreds of bobbing heads with the tuff of the black thing rushing to get to work. Black and straight: with this variety being common in this nation of 7,100 islands, its citizens opt to be quite different from their contemporaries by sporting different hairstyles. Some men prefer their hairs to look unkempt, others prefer their hairs to look like that of a woman’s, and others opt to have their follicles buzzed or cropped. at first it was about hair. Joining the bandwagon was the easiest thing to do. everyone wants to be fashionable and in style when it comes to their do’s. everyone had undercuts during the mid ‘90s. during the onset of the millennium, everyone had gel on their hairs. and at the former part of this decade, almost everyone had f4 hairstyles. Though this behavior of going with the flow seems to promote a misconstrued sense of individuality, and character, it is normal behavior. a person must feel accepted among his contemporaries in order to feel fulfilled as an individual. in the middle of it all, i decided to be different – i shaved my hair. at first it was dos, and then it became uno, and – to the horrors of my mother (she had to be convinced that her son is not turning into another Baby ama) – it became a zero. depending on my liking, i had my hair buzzed to the three lengths of shaved hair. after a considerable amount of time, i wanted something new. When the

There’s something about follicles

school organ accepted me as their writer, i already had a goatee. When my superior editors promoted me to Sports editor, i had my hair cropped into a Mohawk. The time eventually came for me to have an opinion column of my own. My editors told me that i have to come up with an opinion name. The task was tedious. The column name had to be striking, it must be remembered, but at the same time, i wanted it to be identified as my own, as Migo. i disregarded a column name that came from clichés – it would be too common. neither did i want to give it a moronic sound just to get attention. it had to be different. Then, i thought about hair and figured out what my column name would be. everyone have hair. The people in this nation have hair. The best part of it all is that we have similar hair types. We may wear our dos differently to have a style of our own. But because of the demands of corporate culture and popular society, we set our creativity and individuality – with regards to hairstyles - to the limit these two demand. in the end, wanting to be genuinely unique is negated. and like the do’s that some persons think as inappropriate in the corporate world, and in institutions (never mind state universities), these persons – at times – try to prune and filter our thoughts and personalities to what is deemed appropriate. What best suits the image of the institution is channeled through dismemberment of awareness and individuality. That’s why Migoisms became my column name. The –ism is a representation of individuality where it is suppressed. it represents the philosophies and beliefs of the actors (and the reactors) within a vindictive society. Migoisms represents me and everyone. Migoisms started its conceptualization with the pursuit of having a different hairstyle. But then again, it’s not just about hair anymore.

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Places & Spaces

Reality Check

Think about it

Mismo

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eVeryone haS an opinion. We all have something to say about

whatever it is that is presented to us. We have our opinion about the movie we just saw, the song we just heard, the clothes the girl in front of us is wearing, the perfume the guy beside us is donning or the menu in the cafeteria. We would always have something to say about what our classmate said or did, about the sound our alarm clocks make or about the school’s bell. We will always find something to say, may it be good or bad, about our school, our classmates, our professors, the president of the Philippines, the country. We always

eVen SiTTinG doWn can spark a revolution.

i was sitting, thinking of a topic for this article, in a food court in SM Bicutan – my favorite nearest and smallest hangout place - with my grandfather. as i watch people being still for an hour or so, i notice tons of things they do. one person was frustratingly texting - probably waiting for someone she has waited for so long; another was a woman anxiously computing something while scratching her forehead, then the usual, a family eating their lunch-merienda. i also saw many people who were just spectators - wondering, drooling, counting the birds flying, biting their nails, sleeping secretly, in other words, they seem to be doing nothing. They just kill time - just normal for many people. Then i suddenly remembered rosa Parks. for those of you who do not know her: ` it was december 1, 1955 in

“and They LiVed happily ever after….”

i heard those ending fairytale lines when i was watching the movie “enchanted” on Star Movies about a month ago, and then i stopped to recall my childhood. When i was in grade school, i would always end up in the library of our school every break time and take a visit to the children’s section. i would try to take a glance at aLL the pages of Cinderella, Snow White and Little Mermaid. even though i’ve read them a gazillion times before, i never get tired of reading them over and over again. yes, the stories are different yet they all have similar ending phrases - and now i’ve been thinking - how it would be if life is like fairytale endings? When i was young, fairytale books

eVery PLaCe and every space creates a memory. Looking back to what has

been done and what has been let go of, one cannot help but think of a certain experience. an experience that creates a memory composed of people, events, emotions and unsure possibilities. Places = where you’ve been, where you are and where you are going to. one day you know, one day you don’t. There are too many places to go to – in some places you want to be, in some places you don’t want to and even tell yourself “Why am i even here?” a certain place could mean a certain person, a certain feeling, a certain song or a certain memory - those that we keep and those that we mend with security.

Before i eVen begin running my mouth about aKoMiSMo let me just

introduce to you freshies my column. Brace yourself ‘cause you’re in for a ride - just kidding. Third wheel is a third opinion on things that i happen to see, read, or hear in the metro or somewhere else. There is a cliché that goes, there are two sides to a story, well, i’m the third side. So with that out of the way here is my take on the whole aKoMiSMo campaign. one side of the coin, which will be the critics, says that this is nothing but an ad campaign for PLdT Ceo Manny V. Pangilinan. This may be true with the presidential elections slowly creeping closer it is not impossible that MVP may be looking to be the Ceo of the country. But what is wrong with that? is it the fact that he used a social cause to promote himself? Who doesn’t? i mean Mar roxas became Mr. Palengke, Manny Villar has his savior of the ofW thing, why can’t a business man come up with his own social advocacy ad to promote his platform? another question, what is so wrong with him running for presidency? he is after all rich so i don’t see any reason for him to amass wealth through corruption. To all you haters don’t be insecure. here’s the second side, which will be the supporters of this cause, see this advocacy for what it really is. it’s not an ad campaign but simply a campaign promoting positive change in our country through individual effort that collectively will move the country forward. isn’t that beautiful? These politicians who see this advocacy for what it is are the smart ones, they don’t worry themselves with none issues. aKoMiSMo is such a positive campaign to stain with politics and corrupt it with negative views. There is also the question of San Beda Mendiola’s rector presence in the video. again, let us not stain the campaigns purity with politics. Whether MVP is or is not running for 2010, fr. Matt’s involvement could only mean one thing, he is supporting the cause and not endorsing MVP. if in case he is doing the latter, so what, MVP is a Bedan we must support him as much as we can. as for the whole Church and State separation thing, as long as fr. Matt does not get his hands in the cookie jar of politics i don’t see him as a sinner. here’s my say, the whole advocacy is so positive that it has over 98,000 pledges (including me) and for people to say that it is a political strategy is down right stupid. it’s people like you who dampen the filipino spirit. When election time comes and MVP does run, it still doesn’t mean that aKoMiSMo is his ad campaign. he did not even appear in the video. if he does take a crack at the presidency i think he’ll be great at it, compared to the one we have right now. he is a successful business man who runs his own multimillion companynand if he can do that to a private company what’s to stop him from improving our country’s economic status. after all he has proven himself as a great economist. ‘nuff said.

While some, we choose to hide in the hole of forget. Think of places as traveling, or leisure or relaxation or a get-away. you could plan it or it could just happen all of a sudden. Spaces = small spaces, big spaces, spaces we share and spaces we keep to ourselves. in the language of hello and good bye, certain spaces occupy ourselves and the people we interact with. if we like a person, we save space for him or her. if we don’t like a person, we try to keep that space void or find an element to keep that space occupied. But it we like to be alone, we choose a space that we can call our own, the space that shares our privacy in times of trouble or finding.

have something to say. unfortunately, there are times when we take our own opinions for granted. either we would just speak out what’s on our minds, even if we don’t fully understand the topic being discussed, or we would just sit there, keep our ideas to ourselves and be quiet. i see the latter as the more unfortunate of the two situations, to just remain still and quiet while the people around you are throwing their ideas, their opinions, around. it is sad to think that one of the reasons why people choose this is because they are afraid of what the people around them might say or do about what

they have shared. Some people are afraid that they might be penalized by the “Big Boss” if what they say doesn’t exactly coincide with what the “Big Boss” wants to hear. it is unfortunate to think that some people feel that they cannot say what they want to say because, even if they have a perfectly reasonable argument, the “Big Boss” would still penalize him or her because it would make that person look bad or it would ruin the whole image that he or she is going for or something within that line. Well, it’s either that or the person just doesn’t want to exert any effort into

fascinate me. especially the part where there would always be a prince and a princess. The princess would always get their prince and they would end up having a happy life together. and so, like any other kid, i wished to grow up faster because i got influenced of what i was reading. i was so excited not because i wanted to get married soon but was hoping that my life would be like a ‘princess’ too. Getting all the pleasures that life could offer and living it to the fullest. But our world isn’t as magical like theirs, ours would constantly have its “villains”. of course, in all stories there would be a villain. Like the evil stepsisters of Cinderella, the ugly Witch in Snow White and ursula in Little Mermaid. These villains are the obstacles of life. They come

unexpectedly and would surprise you at all times. We have our different villains in life yet we must defend ourselves keep us strong and moving. Life is tough. Based on what i have been hearing and encountering from people and from my own, i could now say that i believe in this cliché. Like what i have said, we are living in a world of ups and downs. you would never know when you will face the obstacles of life. nothing seems so easy nowadays. We strive to live and try to battle with it. We stumble and we fall. But just let them be a guiding way to grasp your success. remember every fairytale that you have read – ‘cause there would always be a happy ending.

Montgomery, alabama. rosa Louie McCauley Parks, an african-american citizen, was sitting in a bus when a white passenger suddenly comes in. James Blake, the bus driver, order Parks to give up her seat and make room for a white passenger – that is how they live with the racial segregation in the time of vast racism in america. She insisted for her seat and refused to stand and give it up. She was then arrested because of not following the driver’s orders. Though her action was not the first of its kind, Park’s act of defiance sparked the Civil rights Movement and the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Parks’ refusal of giving up her seat made a great impact on american history. Great, isn’t it? What she did is simple yet astonishing and historical. it is her way of saying “TaMa na! SoBra na! PaLiTan na!” to the white americans. That line which is famous from the People

Power revolution. Why here, hundreds of thousands of people is needed just to wake everyone out. We can also do what Parks did - just have courage amid this cowardice age. do not be afraid of this society currently infected with swine flu, unfairness and rotten food of corruption. The world is an enormous food court that is moving through time like a bus - all of us are sitting. The world is waiting for us to not literally stand up, but to do something that could make us stand up from the others and be different in a good way. Stop killing time, let time pass by ahead of you doing something to wake everyone out. There’s no going back. now, dear reader, sit and do something that can spark a revolution – something that can be of a Clarion Call for someone, for something or for our corrupted society. Start here in San Beda College alabang.

Places and Spaces. i go to places to find myself, to find other people, to have fun and talk or to just simply unwind. you do that too, sometimes. We may not share the same place in mind but at one point, we definitely keep a certain thought that make us go to whatever place we would want to consider special. Though sometimes certain places disappoint us, we still look back at it and remember the stupid things we’ve done and the right things that we should have done. i save spaces for people i love, like saving a seat for a friend or relative who is about to arrive. or by getting straw for that person who is in the fast food counter,

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tanong na bumabalot sa isipan mo, tanong na parating naririnig sa baguhang tulad mo (kung ikaw ay freshmen). Mga isyu at haka-haka na iyong naririnig sa kung sino mang Poncio Pilato na tinatakot ka, kasi tapos na sila sa pag-aaral at ikaw, mag-uumpisa pa lamang. ang buhay sa kolehiyo ay ibang-iba sa buhay hayskul, may mga problema kang pagdadaanan na higit pa sa problema mo nung hayskul na, kulang ang baon, hindi ka sinagot ng nililigawan mo, hindi ka makakapag-dota, o kaya’y bagsak ka sa pagsusulit. Lahat tayo ay nagdaan sa pagiging baguhan, naging katakam-takam na ulam sa mga leon na nag-aabang na ng masarap na tanghalian. ngunit, hindi ganito kasaklap ang kolehiyo dito sa San Beda alabang. hindi nangangain ng tao ang mga tao dito, mabuti pa huminga ka ng malalim, pumwesto ka ng komportable, at hayaan mong iikot kita sa ating munting tahanan.

I. Maliit man ang ating paaralan, marami ka namang maaaring gawin. May mga taong handang tumulong sa iyo sa pananatili mo dito. Sa akademika, nariyan ang mga department heads, na marahil nakilala mo na o kung hindi pa, pumunta ka ngayon sa departmental office at doon mo sila makikita. Pero kung medyo malala na ang

The offiCe of the registrar of San Beda College alabang has finally set the dates of enrollment for the CaS students. enrollment dates for the new enrollees may vary from May 21-22, 2009, while for the old enrollees there will be an alteration regarding per level enrollment and will now be per course. The set dates will be on May 27, 28 and 29 2009. The first batch will be the Bachelor of arts in international Studies, Bachelor of arts in Psychology, Bachelor of Science in accounting, and Bachelor of Science in Legal Management, next Bachelor of arts in Communication and Media Studies, Bachelor of Science in information Management, and Bachelor of Science in

sitwasyon, maari kang humingi ng tulong sa ating Vice dean na matatagpuan sa office of Student affairs (oSa). Kung may mga bumabagabag sa iyong personal na buhay, ang ating mga guidance counselors ay handang makikinig sa iyong mga kuwento at asahan mong walang makalalabas sa inyong pribadong pag-uusap.

II. Kung ang mga gwardya sa main gate ay makulit at mahigpit sa paghahanap ng iyong identification Card (i.d.), ito ay para lamang sa iyong seguridad, kabilang ito sa kanilang Standard operating Procedure (S.o.P.). Kung hindi mo pa kabisado ang mga silid sa ating gusali, mas makakabuti kung dalhin mo parati ang iyong registration form (reg form). dahil dito nakalista ang oras, sild, at araw ng iyong mga kinuhang subjects. Maaari mo ring kopyahin ang nasa reg form mo at idikit sa loob ng locker mo o file case.

III. Sumunod ka lamang sa mga batas at palatuntunin para maging malaya ka sa eskwelahan. alam kong nasa isip mo kung papaano maging malaya kung may mga batas na dapat mong sundin. ito lamang ang masasabi ko sa iyo, ang pagiging malaya ay ang katuparan ng iyong mga pangarap o goal. nariyan ang mga batas para mapayapa mong magawa ang nais mo ng hindi ka nakakagambala ng ibang tao na nais ring maging malaya.

IV. hindi ka mababato sa apat na taon (yan dapat ang maging goal mo, aPaT na Taon) na pananatili mo sa mahal nating San Beda. Maraming mga organisasyon (org), samahan, at grupo na maari mong salihan. Kabilang dito ang pahayagang ito, ang The Bedan herald o TBh, ang official Student Publication ng San Beda –alabang. hintayin mo lamang ang club week, na kadalasan ay sa buwan ng hulyo o agosto, at marami kang pagpipilian.

V. huwag mong limitahan ang iyong sarili sa iisang org, hangga’t kaya ay sumali ka pa sa iba, pero huwag mong papabayaan ang iyong pag-aaral, ito parin dapat ang kauna-unahan mong prayoridad. Sapagkat ikaw ay estudyante, pumasok ka sa San Beda para mag-aral. ang mga orgs na ito naman ang magtuturo sa iyo ng mga bagay na hindi mo matututunan sa loob ng silid.

VI. ipakita mo kung sino ka, at siguradong mamahalin, at tatanggapin ka ng mga tao dito sa kolehiyo, kung makikita nila ang tunay mong pagkatao. at alam kong mas komportable sa iyo kung ilalabas mo kung sino ka talaga. nasa kolehiyo ka na, hindi ka na bata para ikaw ang pakisamahan. ikaw ang makisama, matuto kang makisalamuha sa ibang tao, sa paraan na ito, madadagdagan ang iyong ideya, at mas marami kang matututunan.

VII. at sa huli, magsaya ka. isa itong selebrasyon! hawak mo ang unang papel ng TBh Volume 15, papel na b u w a n - b u w a n mong aabangan. Tanda ito na nasa kolehiyo ka na, patunay na malapit ka na sa katuparan ng iyong pangarap. Saglit lang ang apat na taon, ang mga susunod na taon ay magiging taon ng paghihirap, pag-aaral, pagsasagot pa ng mas mahihirap na pagsusulit, apat na taon ng kilig at pag-ibig. hindi natin masasabi, maraming pwedeng mangyari sa susunod na apat na taon, basta ang maipapayo ko lang para maging maayos ang lahat, magsaya ka, mag-aral, at magpakatotoo.

Simple lang ang buhay kolehiyo, mag-aral ka, magpakatotoo, magsaya, magmahal, at magtapos. hindi ka na bata, pwede ka na ngang makulong eh, pwede ka nang magka-lisensya, Voter’s i.d., at Tin. Kapatid, sinasabi ko ito para mapag-handaan mo na, isang payo na pwede mong madala sa pamamalagi mo dito sa San Beda. nawa’y malampasan mo ang mga darating na pagsubok. huwag mong kakalimutan na responsibilidad mo ang iyong sarili, sa paglubog ng araw ikaw lamang ang sisisihin WaLa nG iBa Kun’di iKaW LaManG, sa mga bagay na iyong ginawa maganda man o mabuti.

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information Technology, lastly Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Bachelor of Science in Business administration respectively. Last enrollment was quite hectic for the majority of the CaS students because the clearance, getting of grades, advising of schedules, and enrollment itself took place in just one day. also, the computer system that was implemented that semester was unsuccessful because the system shutdown. The adding and dropping of subjects was scheduled on the first day of classes – which made the schedules of the students more hectic. according to Vice dean Jose

Vasquez it would be much better if the college’s small departments will be the first to give them priority, to make it more systematic, to be a little bit faster and to be more organize. The adding and dropping of subjects will be on June 4-5, 2009 and the opening of classes for this school year will be on the 8th of June 2009. Bedans will adhere to the computer enrollment system which was implemented last year. “To see improvement one needs to experiment to see the best flow of enrollment” is what Vice dean Jose Vasquez suggests for a better enrollment process system compared to last year.

ordering a drink. you do that too, sometimes, i know. once in a while i keep really deep spaces, those spaces inside my heart, waiting and rehearsing a certain chorus that has been waiting to be sung all year round. Some spaces are really special and some, well, unfortunately go unnoticed. and in this column i would like to share certain spaces, and places, with you. reactions and interactions, happenings, mishaps and even the wildest thoughts i may have in mind because of the places i’ve been to and the spaces i’ve shared with, hoping that you could relate and enjoy it. at the first place, we all react to places and spaces in this carousel we call life.

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We uSe iT when we do our projects, our essays, our book reports, our dreaded thesis and i’ve already used it while writing this. a slip of a finger and we immediately run to this button, my dear friends, it’s one of the best things ever created for writers such as myself - the all-powerful backspace/delete button. Some of you might remember the days most documents we’re written with a use of a typewriter and every time one would make a mistake, they had to use the correction fluid, or more commonly known as liquid paper. yes, it was a real pain back then, spilling the whole bottle of liquid paper all over documents and just making plain bloody mess. But now, thanks to technology, we have the mighty computer and its miraculous backspace. The backspace button just made me realize something, what if we had a backspace button for our lives? What if we can change the mistakes we did in the past? What if you could change those embarrassing moments in your life? What if, what if, what if…

MGa KaiBiGan, KaKLaSe, kapatid,

ka-org at dre, naririto na ulit ang inyong pinaka-aabangan, ang

bonggang bonggang si Benito. Bagong imahe, bagong lenggwahe ngunit iisa parin ang adhikain, ang marinig ang mga isyu at matalakay ng mabuti ang bawat kaganapan sa mahal nating tahanan, ang San Beda. Wow! Parang tatakbo ako sa SeC ah? Parang nangangampanya lang sa pagka-presidente! Parang si ano… si… aBSTain. hahahaha! Sa mga bagong dating na leon sa San Beda, maligayang pag-dating, ako si Tobenits, o Benito, taga-jan ako sa Plaza ‘Sang Bedista, aabangan ninyo ako buwan-buwan, dahil sa mga maiinit na isyu na ating tatalakayin at tututukan, at paniguradong hindi natin tatantanan! Marahil ay nagtataka ka kung kanino nang-gagaling ang mga isyu na nasasagap ko, e galing yun sa aking

sidekick, na cute na cute na si Chobenito (kurot pisngi), ngayon lang siya lumantad kasi nahihiya siya! Kakapiranggot lang kasi siya eh. ako lamang ang malakas ang loob na magsiwalat ng mga isyu na nalalaman ni Chobenito kaya’t huwag na kayong mabibigla sa mga mababasa ninyo sa pahinang inilaan sa amin ng The Bedan herald para sa mga isyu na ngayon nyo lamang masisislayan at malalaman, mga isyung kayo ang unang makakaalam, ngunit kailangan niyo si Prof. robert Langdon ng pelikulang The da Vinci Code at angels & demons sa kadahilanang magde-decipher kayo ng mga taong kabilang sa isyu. dahil sa bagong imahe na gusto niLang isuot kay Benito (sa akin), edi nasunod na sila!

Bago na si Benito! Bagong lenggwahe para lalong mas maintindihan! Sa ating unang dyaryo sa volume 15, oooppppsss! Mga tsong! Segue muna! Wag kakalimutan na dumampot ng kopya ng BuGSo! ang Paglayag! Matatagpuan ito sa iyong suking opis ng The Bedan herald! okay! Back to the future! Sa ating unang pagtatalakay dito sa Benito ng Plaza ‘Sang Bedista, may narinig ako galing kay Chobenito, kukumpirmahin ko muna na WaLanG PrinTinG SerViCeS ang The Bedan heraLd! inuulit ko, WaLanG PrinTinG SerViCeS!!!!!!!! ang printing services eh nasa SeC lamang! at kung wala sila subukan mo sa library! Kung wala pa din e hindi na

Ako si

rawr!

Chobenito!

by Ken Manbert saLCedo

Benito atChobenito

ng Plaza 'Sang Bedista

namin problema yun! oo nga’t publications kame pero hindi kami imprenta! BaLiTa LanG! BaLiTa! oKaaay nyur? Pangalawa! Bakit maraming mga tao ang nawawala sa mahal nating San Beda?! ayon sa credible source ko na si Chobenito, marami na ang nawawala sa eskwelahan! dahil ba sa recession? Kaya nagkakatanggalan na? dahil ba sa a-h1n1 virus kaya lahat e nagpapanic na at nasa bahay na lang at nagbubuhay bum? ano na ang nagyayare??!!! at ikatlo, pasukan na naman tuloy tuloy na naman ang pasok ng isyu! Salamat kay kakarampot na si Chobenito (kurot pisngi ulit) at meron tayong nababalita kahit papaano sa ating eskwelahan! hanggang sa susunod na lang ulit! Sa bagong edisyon ni Benito at Chobenito sa Plaza ‘Sang Bedista!

- Gusto mo bang maging susunod na Benito? Madali lang! Isulat mo ang iyong mga hinaing, intriga, reaksyon, opinyon, o suhestyon at ipadala sa thebedanherald_online@yahoo.com.ph.

- Mangyari lamang na sana’y iwasan ang mga bulgar at masasamang salita. Ang seksyong ito ng papel ay naglalayong magbigay ng impormasyon sa paraang katawa-tawa at hindi para pangalanan at siraan ang isang tao, grupo, o ideya.

Come on, admit it, you’ve made a mistake in your life that you wish you didn’t. Kind of makes you wonder doesn’t it, having the power to correct your mistakes over and over again. imagine if your parents could correct their business mistakes, they could just simply press the backspace button and make a wiser decision in their work. Then you wouldn’t be feeling blue when they give you an allowance of P3000 a day or something like that. imagine if politicians had the backspace button, they could have changed the very face of history. Maybe they could have avoided World War i and ii, they could have stopped the assassination of President John f. Kennedy, they could have

stopped the 9/11 attacks, the war on iraq wouldn’t have happened, the Philippines would have not been colonized by other countries, the Philippines could have elected a better president or we could have been living on top of the world. imagine that: a perfect utopia could finally exist if such power was given unto us. Peace and prosperity abundant at every corner. That would be amazing. True, we could be living in a better world if we had a backspace button in our lives, but if what makes us human was taken away from us, could we still truly live in harmony? We make mistakes for a reason;

everything we have done has a reason. if we weren’t colonized by the Spaniards, would we still be Christians? if John f. Kennedy wasn’t assassinated the Vietnam War could have been stopped, but instead he was and the next President, President Lyndon Johnson continued on with the war. you are probably saying, ”But what about 9/11? What about WWi and ii? What about a better president?” To be quite frank, i’m not sure either, but one thing is certain, everything has a reason. it may be a reason that we’ll never know or understand; a reason that’s hiding under our noses, a reason that could see the light of day when we no longer walk in this earth, or maybe a reason that’s just meant to be unknown. We walk on this earth with limitless uncertainties and limitless mistakes. it’s been that way since we were born and it’s going to be that way until the day we die. Life was meant to be imperfect; if it wasn’t then we wouldn’t be living. What’s the point of living if you can’t feel alive. Life just can’t be a perfect piece of document. That’s just how it is.

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forming a “decent” opinion. What do i mean by this, for example, when you ask a person about his or her opinion about poverty in the Philippines then he or she just answers, “ewan” or “Malay”. don’t get me wrong, it’s not that that person has no opinion, concern or idea about the matter, it’s just that he or she doesn’t want to exert extra effort in saying or expressing what could have been a five page long piece about his or her concerns

and suggestions regarding the matter, for reasons that only that person can say. Maybe one of the possible reasons for this is because, as mentioned above, he or she is afraid of being stoned to death for his or her thoughts, for what he sees right or proper is not what society is used to. Maybe it’s because that person no longer sees the point in saying what’s in his or her mind because the feeling that nothing good will

come out of it is already there. Growing up, i’ve been taught that a person’s opinion is important, no matter how “bizarre” it is. i’ve been taught to listen

and respect other people’s opinion, may they be older or younger than me, about certain things because they might or

can see a certain angle or aspect of a given issue that, either, i can’t or don’t see. i am very lucky to have been

given the chance to express my opinion, my thoughts on a space in the college newspaper. This is a simple invitation to think about issues or matters that one might often overlook or take for granted. an invitation to stop for a while and to see and figure out what truly lies behind that “ewan” and “Malay ko” we say ever so often when asked about anything. it’s my way of inviting everyone to pause for a while to just think about it (whatever it is).

THINK ABOUT IT / from P5

Growing up, I’ve been taught that a person’s opinion is important, no

matter how “bizarre” it is.

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San Beda CoLLeGe alabang’s basketball varsity team, the San Beda red Lions won last season’s Muntinlupa intercollegiate athletic association (MiCaa) championship, March 10, at the Muntinlupa Sports Center. The red Lions had to win a series of games to reach the championship and face their opponent, the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Muntinlupa (PLMun) Marshalls. The championship was tough as both teams’ tried to outscore each other in a very tight match up. With a score of 59 to 56, the San Beda red Lions won the title fight for the league’s 5th season. John Tuliao (BSiT) and Steve Mercado (BSe) secured a slot in the Mythical five in the said league along with three other varsity players from the other competing schools. Lance ingco (BSe) got the honor of being the season’s MVP (Most

onCe aGain, BedanS prove themselves worthy to be respected inside and outside of the ring.Carlo astudillo, graduating iT student, and Mike dula, incoming 2nd year accounting student, proved their athletic capabilities and prowess by winning their respective fights last May 9, at the ultimate Knockout Challenge (uKC) 7, held in elorde Sports Complex, Paranaque. Both fighters fought in mixed martial arts (MMa) with astudillo fighting in the 135 lbs division and dula in the 130 lbs division.

a dominant win in the first round astudillo showed his athletic abilities by submitting his opponent in the closing minute of the first round via rear naked choke (rnC). Though astudillo and his opponent seemed mismatched – astudillo’s opponent was around ten pounds heavier, and seemed

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Valuable Player). “i feel that it's a good win for our team. it helped us build our confidence back. But on the other hand i think that the MnCaa and nCaa South crowns are more important which are the ones that, unfortunately, we were unable to take back home for SBCa” said Tuliao when asked about his team’s win in the MiCaa. “But of course, i feel happy about it.” When asked about the red Lion’s improvement last year “i can say that a lot of players have improved. our former Team B has stepped up their game. But significantly, we're still lacking in height. hopefully by the end of the summer we'll be able to have additional firepower "height-wise" for the upcoming season” added Tuliao. The red Lions is headed by Team Captain Myki Victorino (BSe).

stockier than him – he still showcased grit and discipline inside the ring. astudillo got fazed when short punches connected to his jaw during a clinch in the early minutes of the fight. To combat the power his opponent displayed, astudillo wrestled his way to victory (his opponent’s style is that of a striker). during another clinch, astudillo pushed back against his opponent and threw a jab straight to distract his opponent. When his opponent tried to counter his punches, astudillo went for the double leg takedown. The two fighters ended on the ground, with astudillo on the full mount. his opponent tried to scramble his way out of the position which gave astudillo the opportunity to get his opponent’s back and take the submission. astudillo’s win makes his MMa record 3-1.

never mind the injuries, just win dula showed the heart of a lion

in his mma fight. his fight was against a stockier and bigger franco rulloda of the rulloda fighting System. Though the fight went on to last the full three rounds, dula dominated his opponent both on the stand up and ground game. Contrary to what the spectators expected, dula dominated his opponent on the ground. every time they went to the canvas, dula was on top, pummeling and punishing his opponent. When the two fighters got back on their feet, dula out wrestled and out punched the bigger fighter. dula seemed to injure himself on his left shoulder during a takedown attempt in the first round. after every round, he would signal his corner that his shoulder hurts. But nevertheless, he still showcased that he has the heart to overcome his injury – as proof of his win. dula is now undefeated in mma with two wins under his belt.

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by Jose MiGueL LiMos

SBCA Red Lions wins in MICAA

Bedans show self-discipline inside the ring

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President esquivel, nicholas ray e.

(Internal) Vice President Lao, clark Jason n.

(External) Vice President cope, Sofia anna B.

Secretary Jimenez, Paula marie B.

Treasurer mendoza, Jane Debbie D.

Auditor Ventura, James michael h.

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