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http://www.ateneo.edu/Volume I. Number 7. December 2005

The Ateneo Men’s Football Team

Ateneo de Manila University Loyola Schools

A Message from the Vice President for the Loyola Schools

Dear Members of the Loyola Schools Community,

Christmas is a time of joy and hope, of coming together and sharing,

of gratitude and thanksgiving. Our December issue of the Loyola Schools

Bulletin highlights these through the many wonderful acts of giving by

the members of our Ateneo community, particularly our students.

Developing positive leadership in our students – leadership in the

service of others; leadership that builds community and nurtures hope –

is one of the central components of our mission of student formation in

the Ateneo. We are filled with joy at seeing so many of our students give

of themselves – their time, talents, and energies – in the service of others,

especially the poor.

As we celebrate Christ’s coming, we thank God for the many

blessings He has given to each one of us and to our Ateneo community.

We pray for His guidance as we go through this difficult period in our

country today and trust that we will emerge a stronger, better nation.

I wish you and your loved ones a blessed and joyous Christmas

and God’s graces in the New Year.

Sincerely yours,

Anna Miren Gonzalez-Intal, Ph.D.

The Manuel V PangilinanCenter for Student Leadershiptopping off ceremony

Barely two-and-a-half months after thegroundbreaking ceremonies of September12, administrators, student leaders, andhonored guests were once again gatheredtogether, but this time, several stories up.The topping off ceremonies of theManuel V Pangilinan Center for StudentLeadership was held at ten o’clock onthe sunny morning of November 21, andthe climb up and the ribbing about ageand agility must have contributed to thelighthearted mood of the occasion. Theceremony was emceed by chirpy Miriamde los Santos, Director of the Office ofStudent Activities, who set the tone forthe rest of the event. Anna MirenGonzalez-Intal, Ph.D., Vice President forthe Loyola Schools, congratulatedArchitect Gerry Esquivel, Chairman ofASEC Development & ConstructionCorporation for finishing the structuralwork one month ahead of schedule. Thisthen led to repeated teasing for Gerry toaccomplish an equal feat of completingthe finishing by March instead of thescheduled April, and taunting from theaudience of “pressure, pressure.”University President Bienvenido F.Nebres, S.J., was equally cheery in hisaddress, as was Manny Pangilinan, majordonor for the building.

The Blessing of the Concrete

Architect Vincent Martin Pinpin,designer of the Pangilinan Center,explained what a “topping off”ceremony is all about. According tohim, there are three milestones in theconstruction of a building – ground-breaking, topping off, and blessing.The morning’s event is the secondstage, wherein a symbolic last area ofconcreting is poured, signifying that theshell of the building has beencompleted and the “finishing” of thestructure can commence.

Daniel J. McNamara, S.J., Chaplainof the Loyola Schools and Professorof the Department of Physics,performed the liturgical rites, whichconsisted of the Rite of Blessing andthe Blessing of the Concrete. Keyplayers of the project then shoveledconcrete into the final patch offlooring of the roof deck. Amongthem were Mr. Pangilinan, Fr.Nebres, Dr. Intal, Gerry Esquivel,Angelo Atadero (IVP of the Sanggunianng mga Mag-aaral ng Ateneo), MichaelPineda (President of the Council ofOrganizations), Rene San Andres(Associate Dean for Student Affairs),and finally, Fr. Dan.

Manuel V. Pangilinan addressing the guests

Architect Gerry Esquivel, Architect VeePee

Pinpin, and Daniel J. McNamara, S.J.

Student leaders are all smiles in anticipation

of their move into the new Pangilinan Center.

Eloisa Rivera, Director of OSCI and

Rene San Andres, Associate Dean of Student

Affairs shovel concrete into the last patch.

Looking on is Fr. Dan.

Anna Miren Gonzalez-Intal,

Vice President for the Loyola Schools gives the

Welcome Address

Bienvenido F. Nebres, S.J.,

University President gives his Remarks

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The Socially-Oriented Organizations of the Ateneo (SOA) continuesto strive for the ideals of magis by forming Ateneans who are men and

women with and for others. The SOA continues to keep ablaze in thehearts of its members the passion to serve…and to love.

Great things come from smallbeginnings…Although the oldest SOA organization,the Ateneo Catechetical InstructionLeague (ACIL) was established as earlyas 1905, SOA came to be formally knownas such only in the late ‘70s when a smallgroup of organization presidents decidedto come together and call themselves theSocially Oriented Activities. The firstgroup of SOA was made up of sixorganizations: ACIL, Ateneo PsycheSociety, Gabay, Love-bank, AteneoStudent Catholic Society (AtSCA), andAteneo Christian Life Community(ACLC). In an old issue of the Guidon,Jett Villarin S.J., then president of ACILand currently president of XavierUniversity in Cagayan de Oro, stated thatthe idea behind this coming together wasthe great potential they saw in the unityof organizations working for the samecause. “Nakikita namin na sa aming pagka-

kaisa, makakatulong ito sa ikagaganap ng mga

sari-saring layunin ng aming mga samahan…iba’t

ibang paraan ng pakikibahagi sa kapwa. Subalit

sa kahulihulihan, iisa lamang ang patutunguhan.

Bakit pa magsasarili?”

Indeed, the coming together helpedthem develop SOA-wide programsthat were beneficial to each SOAorganization. Moreover, with theinvolvement of more people, SOAbecame known to the Ateneocommunity.

SOA todayNow called the Socially-OrientedOrganizations of the Ateneo, SOA is acluster of twelve accreditedorganizations under the Council ofOrganizations of the Ateneo (COA).The biggest among the five clusters ofCOA, SOA includes ACIL, ACLC,Ateneo College Ministry Group(ACMG), AtSCA, Gabay, Kaingin,Kythe Ateneo, Musmos, SpecialEducation Society (SPEED), Tugon,and Youth for Christ (YFC) Ateneo.

While the apostolate work of SOAorgs has become more and morediverse over the past years, the spiritof service continues to bind SOA andlive in the hearts of SOA members asit did more than thirty years ago.

Forming people the SOA way…With a vision of forming our membersto be persons fully alive, imbibed with the

conviction for justice and solidarity, and equipped

with the skills for development, SOA believesand is guided by the principles ofjustice, solidarity, development,excellence, and service.

SOA believes in a faith that does justice. Assuch, the SOA formation is three-fold:spiritual, socio-political, and praxis. WhileSOA organizations form their membersin uniquely different ways, these threeaspects are present. Spiritual formationcomes in the form of prayer andreflection, socio-political awareness in theform of education sessions and nationalsituationers, and praxis in the form of areaor apostolate work. SOA gives impor-

SOA:Serving others the Ateneo way

tance to this holistic formation, believingthat the ideal SOA person is one who isdeeply rooted in one’s faith, is aware ofthe plight of the victims of social injustice,and possesses a strong conviction to dosomething about it.

Ma. Assunta C. Cuyegkeng, Ph.D.,Professor of the Department of Che-mistry, and a former member ofAtSCA, says “I think that the profile of a

SOA student stems from being a contemplative

in action. It’s a very Ignatian idea that everything

you do is rooted in prayer, in spirituality, and

because of your desire to serve and love God,

you also have the desire to serve and love the

people He has chosen.”

The thrust of SOA this year is Hubad,the Filipino word for “naked.” It signifiesthe SOA person’s desire to know oneselfdeeper and accept who one is so thatone may give oneself fully in lovingservice to others. Hubad also meansstripping oneself of worldly desires andbeing in solidarity with the poor bymaintaining a simple lifestyle. Lastly, inthe midst of a culture of apathy, the SOAperson, in his “paghuhubad”, seeks toopen the eyes of fellow Ateneans tothe reality of social injustice and sharewith them the joy of living for others.

The twelve modern-day disciplesThough committed to the same causeand guided by the same values, each ofthe twelve organizations has its ownspecial way of living out the principlesfor which SOA stands.

ACIL

(Ateneo Catechetical Instruction

League)

ACIL specializes in giving catechismclasses to children living in urban poorcommunities. Its programs within theseareas are not limited to classes, as it alsohas a scholarship grant and livelihoodprograms. ACIL members undergo anIgnatian Formation Program throughweekly prayer meetings and educationsessions.

ACLC

(Ateneo Christian Life Community)

Through the years, ACLC has givenmuch value to the holistic formation ofAteneans who are willing to deepen theirrelationship with Christ by living in acommunity for others. The four-foldformation program of ACLC hastouched and changed the lives ofmembers who generously commit to theorganization.The Spiritual, Apostolate,Community, and Education aspects ofACLC give the members a chance toreach out to our brothers and sisters inPayatas as they go through the processof deepening their understanding andpractice of the Preferential Option for the Poor.The activities of ACLC for its variousapostolate areas have paved the way formembers to form friendships with thekids and adults in Payatas. Throughtutoring, enrichment activities,catechism, medical missions and social

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A very special treat is given to the kids from the apostolate areas during the Christmasseason. The Adopt-A-Child Christmas Party provides an opportunity for the kidsto experience the joy of Christmas by going to Ateneo, playing in kiddie booths andreceiving gifts. This activity also serves as a fundraiser for the first communion ofthe kids and for other apostolate projects. Last year, Adopt-A-Child was recognizedas the COA Best Project. All are invited to join ACLC members this year as theycontinue to give their kids the best Christmas Party they could offer to them. TheAdopt-A-Child Christmas Party is on December 17.

ACLC

December 18, 2004SEC FieldChristmas Party, Adopt-a-Child

August 1, 2005Pedro Calungsod HallPOFTP (Preferential Option for thePoor) Lunch, Area DayRinna Platon, Gian Canales, AldwinOng, Aaron Co, Ays Sytengco, DengDiwa, Geo Hernandez

March 2005BatangasCLC CommunityEvaluation Seminar:Finding Meaning in Bottles

March 2005BatangasPraying over the next leadershipcommunity

Payatas Uno AreaNormal day, playing with the Area kidsPayatas Uno Kids with Diana Zamora

June 2, 2005Parks and Wildlife, Quezon AvenueZoo Trip for Payatas A

ACMG

November 12, 2005GK Build at Payatas 13ACMGers and the alumni

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integration, ACLC members conti-nuously strive to make God’s love realto every person they meet in Payatas.

ACMG

(Ateneo College Ministry Group)

ACMG takes care of the Loyola Schools’liturgical requirements with the help ofthe Campus Ministry Office. The groupprepares for and serves in the universitymasses. Furthermore, ACMG has amagnificent choir that sings bothreligious and non-religious songs.

AtSCA

(Ateneo Student Catholic Action)

AtSCA is an organization that strives toform its members to be real persons-for-others through Ignatian formation.Members of this group have weeklyprayer sessions and apostolate work.This is complemented by educationsessions held several times in a semester.One of the organization’s strengths is itscommunity work in urban poorcommunities, where they have strong tieswith both the children and the adults.

ENTABLADO(Enterteynment para sa Tao, Bayan,Lansangan, at Diyos)ENTABLADO is a theater group that hasfor its vision the development ofawareness of the different social issuesplaguing our nation. All its performancesstrive to raise consciousness and changeperspectives. Aside from staging plays,the organization also gives theaterworkshops to youth groups, usually ofthe urban poor. These workshops hopeto raise the self-confidence and self-worthof its participants.

GabayGabay is an organization comprisedprimarily of scholars of the Ateneo. Theorganization strives to make acontribution to the education sectorthrough its efforts in public schools in theQuezon City and Marikina areas, wherethey give enrichment and supplementaryclasses. The organization also raises fundsfor its high school scholarship program,given to deserving public school students.

KainginEvery Saturday, Kaingin goes to two urbanpoor communities (Kaingin Dos andMarikina Heights) to conduct tutoringclasses. Aside from its apostolate, Kaingin

gives importance to the holisticformation of its members as well asfostering a sense of community amongthem.

Kythe Ateneo

Kythe Ateneo is the student arm of theKythe Foundation, which is dedicated touplifting the spirits of children withcancer.It is a group dedicated to givingpsychosocial support for the children andtheir families through various activitiesthat may address their different needs,such as regular hospital visits, outdooractivities, and other organized events.Through this, Kythe hopes to be able toform its members to speak with theirhands, to listen with their eyes, to see withtheir heads, and to touch with their hearts.

MusmosOn the streets of Cubao and around thesideroads of Katipunan, numerouschildren are found scattered – small

angels on whom the efforts of Musmos

are centered. Musmos members helpthese children through play therapyand activities that stimulate learningand creativity, in the hope of puttingsmiles on their faces and greater hopein their spirits.

SPEED

(Special Education Society)

The Special Education Society is anorganization that deals with kids withautism, Down syndrome, cerebralpalsy, and other physical disabilities.They teach, play, sing, and learn withthese children. Making special peoplefeel special is what SPEED is all about.

Tugon

Tugon is an organization thatundertakes volunteer work ininstitutions that cater to children whoare survivors of abandonment andabuse. Tugon visits three areas on aweekly basis – CRIBS in Marikina,Laura Vicuña in Cubao, andRedeemers’ Home in Antipolo.

YFC Ateneo

(Youth for Christ)

YFC Ateneo is more than just anorganization. It’s a family. Youth forChrist is a community of young happyChristians, in which members haveconcerts, parties, prayer meetings,sports programs, and apostolate work.In all of these, what’s important for themembers is that they are able tocelebrate God’s love. Members of theorganization are currently workingclosely with children from Malandayand San Roque, Marikina, togetherwith the help of the Society of CatholicCommunities in Action (SCCA).

And the spirit of service lives on…The SOA formation does not end aftermembers leave their organizations.Many SOA members have pursuedcareers in which they could best be ofservice to others. Some have taken thereligious path, others do volunteer workwith very minimal pay, while others haveexemplified service in whatever fieldthey have chosen to pursue.

Dr. Cuyegkeng shares, “I think it [being

in SOA] really challenged all of us to integrate

our org ideals into our own lives… I think the

reason why I became a teacher is because I wanted

to embody that idea of service and response to

God. In being a teacher, you are not just tasked

with passing on expertise, especially in the context

of Ateneo, but you are challenged to shape more

students. I think that is my responsibility – my

duty – that what I teach becomes a basis for my

students’ understanding [of] what God’s word

is all about and helping them find a way to

respond to His invitation.”

The SOA touchBy responding to God’s invitation,SOA has touched numerous lives. Aparent from one of the areas of a SOAorganization shares, “Hindi ko

inaasahang mag-aksaya ng panahon para sa

mga katulad namin ang mga Atenista. Pero

patuloy silang bumabalik linggu-linggo. Hindi

nila alam kung gaano kahalaga para sa amin,

lalo na sa mga anak namin, na may

nagsusumikap para matuto sila.”

nacllorente with contributions from the

SOA organizations

AtSCA2004-05, Most Outstanding Student Group, Loyola Schools Awards

September 16, 2005, Pedro Calungsod Room, Loyola House of StudiesMatapos mabasura ang impeachment complaint laban kay Gloria, saan na tayo papunta?

Usapang-Bayan: National SituationerA project of the AtSCA, with the participation of 125 people fromAtSCA, Simbahang Lingkod ng Bayan (SLB), the SOA Executive Board,Marytown Youth Community Organization (MYCO), Student CatholicAction – Philippine School for Business Administration (SCA-PSBA),ACIL, ACMG, ACLC, Tugon, Musmos, Kaingin, Gabay, YFC, and COA.

ENTABLADO2005 Loyola Schools Awards, Richard de Guzman, moderator, 2003 –present, Most Outstanding Individual in a Supporting Role

2004 VP’s Awards, Most Outstanding Student Group

2004 COA Awards, Langit, Lupa, Impiyerno, Finalist – Project of the Year

2001 COA Awards, Most Improved Organization

Entablado Executive Board and some members

2004, TOP 10 Youth Organization, NCR, National Youth Commission

Gabay

August 27, 2005, Ateneo de Manila University Covered CourtsCGE LANG, LARO LANG!, Area SportsfestGabay members and Grade 6 students from Balanti Elementary School andProject 3 Elementary School

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2003, Vice President’s Award for Service and Excellence, special citation, most

outstanding organization

2000, SOA Award for over-all impact and contribution to children with cancer,

cancer awareness and education

Kythe

October 15, 2005, OnStage, Greenbelt 1Kythe Ateneo Presents Repertory Theater’s The Emperor’s New Clothes

Musmos and Kaingin win QC Youth Achievers Awards

The Quezon City Youth Achievers Awards gives recognition to youngindividuals and youth serving organizations in the fields of environmentalprotection, academic excellence, and community work. It is a project ofthe Office of the Vice-Mayor, Herbert Bautista, to acknowledge thecontribution of the youth to society. The Third Quezon City YouthAchievers Awards was held on October 12, 2005 at the Amoranto Stadium.

Many organizations from the Ateneo de Manila University were invited toapply. Two of the organizations that applied were Kaingin and Musmos. Theywere asked to submit a brief history and description of their organization, projectentrees (with description and documentation), and recommendation letters.Applicants were also interviewed by people from the office of the Vice Mayor.Musmos received first place, while Kaingin placed second. Both won in thecommunity work category. Musmos was given a trophy and a cash prize of PhP5,000 pesos. Kaingin was also awarded a trophy and a cash prize of PhP 2,000.

Musmos

Kaingin2005-06, 2nd Place- QC Youth Achiever’s Award

1999-00, Most Outstanding Leader: Jay de Quiros (Kaingin President)

Most Improved Organization (COA awards)

Champion, Volleyball SOAc na SOAc

Champion Carolling (COA Carolling Competition)

June 2005, Marytown in KatipunanMusmos members with some of the apostolate children

Tugon2005, 3-Year Accreditation by the Office of Student Activities (OSA)

2004, Two new Areas: Laura Vicuña Center in Cubao, Quezon City and The

Redeemer’s Home Foundation, Inc. in Antipolo City, Rizal

2003, Nominee, Loyola Schools Vice President’s Awards for Best Project of the

Year: With A Big Blue Smile (WABBS)

October 20 to 22, 2005, Divine Grace Seminar House, Lipa City, BatangasTugon Big Brother Mid-Year Evaluation and Planning Seminar

SPEED2003-04, COA’s Most Improved Organization for the year

September 24, 2005, San Jose Covered Courts, SPEED Family Day,SPEED members and kids, (clockwise from top) Erick Habijan, Alfred Pagsibigan,Teddi Dizon, Grace Javier, Edith Encabo and the kids. Project head: Justin Pantaleon

YFC Ateneo

ACIL

July 30, 2005

FantACIL: ACIL Acquaintance Party 2005

2005, 1st Place, Band Division, North Sector Creative Competition

2005, 1st place, Dance Division, North Sector Creative Competition

2005, 1st place, Acapella Division, North Sector Creative Competition

1999-03, SOAc na SOAc Champions, Basketball, Men’s Division

October 9, 2005, Department of Agrarian Reforms Gym, Quezon CityNorth Sector Creative CompetitionThe YFC Campus-based Acapella Group (Ca-BAG) members sing in one melodious voice

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The Ateneo Catechetical Instruction League (ACIL) traces its rootsto the Catequistas del Ateneo. Rev. Fr. Danilo Huang, S.J., theProvincial Superior of the Society of Jesus, Philippine Province,recounted, “It all started during a walk. Fr. Francisco Xavier Rello,S.J. was walking outside Sta. Cruz Church in Tondo when he saw children playing

outside the church. He thought to himself that it was ironic in a way that these kids

were so near God yet somehow, still so far away. He gathered some Ateneans, and

started teaching God’s word to bootblacks and newspaper vendors. This wasNovember 17, 1905. This was where a beautiful thing was born. This group

called themselves Catequistas del Ateneo. They taught some 18,000 members of the

Sta. Cruz parish in Tondo where Fr. Rello was the parish priest.”

From these beginnings of studentvolunteers teaching in communitiesclose to churches in Manila, catechistsslowly moved to public schools in the1930s, paving the way for classroomteaching that would become an ACILtradition that would span decades.

With the political upheavals of the late‘60s and early ‘70s and the declarationof martial law, came the need for thecreation of a social awareness committeewithin the organization. Teachingcatechism in the classrooms alone nolonger seemed enough.

ACIL: Ite et docete, go and teach

Delivering God’s message of salvationhad to be complemented by anunderstanding of the life circumstancesof the children being catechized. Themandate of Ite et Docete, or “humayo’t

magturo,” could not be fulfilled withouta grasp of the environment thatengendered hopelessness and createda dissonance between daily strugglesin life and the promise of eternity.

The effort to bridge the present andthe afterlife was continued in the1980s as ACIL catechists increasinglyfelt the need to respond to the baselineneeds of their students and students’families. This became more pronoun-ced as ACIL moved from public schoolsand returned to urban poor commu-nities or areas. For the catechists, the1986 EDSA uprising was a starkreminder of what a dissatisfied peoplecan be empowered and moved to do.

While ACIListas responded to theneed for teaching in areas, thepolitical restlessness that afflicted therest of Philippine society persisted.This restlessness would findexpression in 2001 through anotheruprising that would reflect thedeeper cleavage that divides theadvantaged and disadvantaged. These

divisions would present dilemmas tothe catechists, long perceived by someof the communities they served asbelonging to the advantaged.

This year, 2005, the ACIL welcomesthe prospects of parish-based teachingthrough a Della Strada Parishinvitation that was accepted by theorganization. Bishop HonestoOngtioco of the Diocese of Cubao,of which the Ateneo and hence theACIL is a part of, has also invitedparish volunteers to dedicate at leastan hour a week, to teach catechism in

Francisco Rellos, S.J.

“I am where I am now because I was inACIL.” This is what Rev. DaniloHuang, S.J., Provincial Superiorof theSociety of Jesus, Philippine Province,revealed to the Ateneo CatecheticalInstruction League (ACIL) membersand alumni at the ACIL CentennialFoundation Day held last November19, 2005. It started with a thanksgivingmass at the Immaculate ConceptionChapel with Bienvenido F. Nebres,S.J., as the main celebrant. “Today, we

celebrate the centenary of ACIL. We also celebrate

ACIL’s role in sharing the values of faith and

justice. In the end, we realize that the work we give

to others transforms us.”

As a co-celebrant, Fr. Huang shared, “Iremember coming out of the bus, overwhelmed

with all the children running forward to us.”

More than two hundred ACIListasattended ACIL’s 100th year anniversary.The mass was followed by a dinnerat the Gonzaga Function Room

where the members and alumnitalked about their ACIL experiences.

As the first student organization inAteneo, ACIL became a trainingground for Ateneans to be successfulin their chosen careers. ACIL helpedproduce priests, educators, politicians,businessmen, doctors, celebrities, andyes, even heroes. ACIL alumni includeManuel Colayco, Benigno Aquino,Edgar Jopson, Jett Villarin, S.J., CesarMarin, S.J., Kit Bautista, S.J., RoqueFerriols, S.J., Jojo Magadia, S.J. and ReneJavellana, S.J.

Fr. Huang said, “I wanted to express my

gratitude for the ACIL for showing me my

vocation.”

ACIL will be having its grand CentennialDay on December 10 with a 5:00 pmmass at the Church of the Gesu and a6:00 pm general assembly at Escaler Hall.mmdperez

ACIL celebrates centennial year

the Diocese’s public schools. TheACIL may also consider this option,thus preparing the way for a returnto classroom teaching.

Despite the changes that a century hasbrought to the country and to theAteneo, ACIL has never strayed fromits beginnings. Tradition continuesand the legacy to go and teach of founderFr. Rello, S.J. and those who dedicatedthemselves to ACIL after him – suchas Lino Banayad, S.J. and RaulBonoan, S.J. – has been preserved,continued, and strengthened. cfhofileña

Through the years: every Atenean remembers the ACIL bus

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loyolaschoolsbulletinOffice of the Vice President for the Loyola Schools

Karen Berthelsen Cardenas, editor in chiefDoy Dulce, designer

Bj A. Patiño, staff photographer

contributing writers for vol I. no.7: Maria Paz Katrina K. Alejo, Maria Francesca M. Baja,Anne Lan Kagahastian-Candelaria, kbc, Fabian M. Dayrit, Ramon Fernando Fuentebella,Chay Florentino Hofileña, Stephanie Limuaco, Maria Ceres A. Lina, Mara Melanie D. Perez,Maria Lourdes Llaneza-Ramos, Eloisa Francisco Rivera, Mia Saavedra

additional photos: by Melencio Gallardo, Jr. (Mang Ado); courtesy of Victor Calanog; Fabian Dayrit;Chay Florentino Hofileña; Maria Lourdes Llaneza-Ramos; OSCI; Pathways: ACED; Gawad Kalinga;DISCS; Ateneo Debate Society; SOA; University Athletics

with the assistance of: Carla Siojo, Vicky Corpuz, Cynthia Totanes, Miriam de los Santos,Nathalie Llorente, Redge Plopinio, Julie Bagasbas, Jonathan Chua, Miguel Siojo, Eppie Maglacas,Emilyn Q. Espiritu, Didith Rodrigo, Angelli Tugado, Anna Galvez, Milet Tendero, Marivi Cabason,Nina Samaco and the University Athletics Office

Loyola Schools Bulletin ©2005 (issn: 1656-8354) is published monthly by the Office of Researchand Publications, 2/F Gonzaga Hall, Loyola Schools, Ateneo de Manila University, Katipunan Ave.,Loyola Heights, Quezon City.

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this | month

The Japanese Studies Program, in celebration of the 50th anniversary

of the resumption of diplomatic relations between the Philippines

and Japan, launches a series of year-round activities:

December 6Launch of solicitation for personal

accounts of interaction with Japan or

the Japanese, 1956 to the present.

The narrative should be properlydocumented. Copies of the documents shallbe appreciated. After a period of time, theaccounts and the documents will be turnedover to the University Archives. Selectedauthors of the accounts will be invited topresent their essays at a symposium to beorganized by the Japanese Studies Program.The personal accounts should be receivedat the office of the Japanese StudiesProgram by May 31.

Launch of “Shoot and Write”, a photo

and essay contest.

Participants are invited to take photosof Japanese entities (for example: JAL,Aji No Moto, a store selling manga) inthe Philippines, and write a research essay

about its history and impact on RP-Japanrelations. The subject of the photo/essaycontest will be subject to the approval ofthe Japanese Studies Program. (see January 4)

January 4Deadline for the participants in the“Shoot and Write” contest to inform theJapanese Studies Program (JSP) of thesubject of his/her photo and researchessay for its approval

February 6Deadline for the submission of photoentries with extended caption

June 30Deadline for the submission of thecomplete essay

For more details, please call Dr. Lydia Yu-Jose, JSP

Program Director, at 426-6001 loc. 5248.

The SOA Executive Board

The SOA Executive Board strikes a pose at the Mateo Ricci after the SOA Org Awareness Day in July

(l-r) Finance Officer: Maria Christine Ann Quijano Salazar, III AB IS; Redg Plopinio; Cluster Head: Nathalie

Ann C. Llorente, IV BS MIS; Executive Officer: Bel Emmans P. Padlan, V BS ECE; Secretary General: Pamela

Erica D. Lopez, III AB Psy; Education Formation Pillar Head: Mark Joseph R. Marte, IV AB SoS; Community

Building Pillar Head: Wilson L. Tang, IV BS PCE; External Affairs Pillar Head: Elyrhey Cesar R. Vasig, IV AB

PoS (not in picture: Organization Development Pillar Head: Girlie S. Costales, IV AB Psy)

School of Humanities

December 12, 10:30 am to 1:20 amSpecial Topic Lecture

“Mexico: Her People, Sights & Culture”

by H.E. Erendina Paz Campos, Ambassador of

Mexico to the Philippines

At the Natividad Galang FajardoConference Room, de la Costa Hall,AdMU, Loyola Heights, Quezon City The lecture will be followed by a procession of the Image

of Guadalupe to the College Chapel.

December 1 to 21, 9:00 am to 5:00 pmVenite adoremus: An Exhibit of Nativity

Scenes from the Carlos Family Collection.

At the Exhibition Hall, 3rd FloorGonzaga Building, Loyola Schools,AdMU, Quezon CityIn cooperation with the Campus Ministry Office. A

donation for the outreach projects of CMO and the

FA program will be appreciated. Donation boxes at

the gate.

December 16Panunuluyan

John Gokongwei School of Management

December 10, 1:00 pm6th Marketing Communications Awards

(sponsored by PANA)At the Landbank Auditorium, Ermita,ManilaParticipants: selected JGSOM students

January 23 to February 3JGSOM Community Sportsfest

School Grounds, AdMU, LoyolaHeights, Quezon CityParticipants: students, faculty, and staffof JGSOM

School of Science and Engineering

January 14, 8:00 am to 12:00 noonFaculty Research Symposium

At the P&G Lecture Hall (C201),Science Education Complex, AdMU,Loyola Heights, Quezon CityThis symposium is conducted annuallyby the School of Science andEngineering for its faculty to enhancetheir capabilities for research andimprove the quantity and quality oftheir publications.

School of Social Sciences

January 11, 4:30 pm to 6:00 pmVisiting Scholar’s Lecture Series

“Religion and Culture Change in Asia”

by Prof. Lars Kjærholm, Research School of

Anthropology, Århus University (Denmark)

At Conference Rooms 1 & 2, SocialSciences Building, AdMU, LoyolaHeights, Quezon City

For more details, call Ms. BernadettePascua at 426-5990 or 426-6001 loc. 5270,or visit www.dsa-ateneo.net

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In response to the call to help upliftthe quality of education in our country,the Ateneo Center for EducationalDevelopment (ACED) was establishedby the Ateneo de Manila University in1997 in an attempt to close two “gaps”– the gap between our country and ourAsian neighbors, and the gap betweenthe Ateneo and Philippine publicschools, where more than ninetypercent of Filipino children arecurrently enrolled. In its efforts to closethese two gaps, ACED prioritizesprograms and interventions thatpromote accountability, transparency,initiative, and resourcefulness among thepublic schools it serves.

Specifically, the Center focuses its effortson four major areas of educationaldevelopment: Teacher Training andDevelopment, Management Deve-lopment for Schools, Research andDevelopment, and Curriculum,Textbooks, and Instructional MaterialsDevelopment.

Its flagship program, the ACED PublicSchool Teacher Training Program(PSTTP), provides public school teacherswith opportunities to improve theircontent development and instructionalskills by giving participants a strongersense of proper instruction andclassroom management, in order tocreate a better learning environment.

Under its Management Developmentfor Schools, the ACED supports the

development and training of publicschool heads as academic and orga-nizational leaders through its PrincipalEmpowerment Program (PEP). Thisprogram intends to address the problemof managing scarce school resourceswhile promoting a healthy professionaland ethical environment in our publicschools.

Its Research and Development compo-nent, on the other hand, aims to helpother institutions consider pursuingprograms for the public education sectorby “telling our story.” Its recent researchendeavor, entitled “The Local SchoolBoard: Managing Local Reforms inEducation” takes a look at cities acrossthe country whose Local School Boardshave managed, developed, and sustainedprograms that uplift the quality of publiceducation in their localities. The studyanalyzes important issues in reformingpublic education and good governancesuch as the role of leadership in reform,approaches to a more participatoryprocess of reform, and transparency andaccountability in resource mobilization,generation and utilization.

ACEDHelping schoolshelp themselves

Should you wish to help in the endeavors ofACED, you can do so by being a facilitator of theprofessional (teachers, principals, supervisors, etc.)training programs of ACED; a facilitator ofcapability-building workshops within communitiesand schools that ACED serves; a volunteer inACED’s special projects and events; or a fundingpartner of the various ACED projects andprograms.

Please visit ACED at 3rd Floor HoffnerBuilding, Social Development Complex, Ateneode Manila University. We may be reached at426-6001 loc. 4017 or 4018, Telefax 426-5693, email: aced@admu.edu.ph. The ACEDcontact person is Anne Lan Kagahastian-Candelaria, ACED Director.

OSCI“Institutio puereli, renovatio mundi.” “Teach the young in order to change theworld,” this was what a Jesuit philosopherin the 15th century said. This is what stirredthe Office for Social Concern andInvolvement (OSCI) to create a four-yeardevelopmental program that aims toeducate the heart and instill socialresponsibility; a formation program thatshapes the heart into one that iscompassionate, animates the spirit withgratitude, and equips the mind withcritical technical knowledge. The OSCIprogram is made up of the Introductionto Ateneo Culture and Traditions-Exposure Trip for freshmen; NSTP forsophomores; Ateneo Labor Trials forjuniors in Philosophy 102; and Theology141immersion and Praxis for seniors.

It is hoped that the formation programwill be a vehicle for the Atenean to

appreciate how one can be in solidaritywith the poor and make the much neededcommitment to bring about change inthe quality of life of the majority ofFilipinos. From a total of five formatorsin school year 2000-01, OSCI now hastwenty-one. OSCI is in partnership with23 institutions for INTACT, 21institutions for NSTP, 11 institutions forALTP and 25 areas/institutions for Theo141 immersion.

When Archie Dolit was a senior at apublic high school in Marikina, hisparents told him they could no longerafford to send him to college – the taho

vendor and the laundrywoman barelyhad enough means to feed the family,let alone send a child to college . It wasdisheartening for Archie, but herefused to give up. He worked hard,graduated valedictorian of his highschool, and found himself part of thePathways to Higher EducationProgram. Today, Archie is a junior atthe Ateneo de Manila, taking upElectronics and CommunicationsEngineering. Soon, his dreams ofmaking a better life for himself and forhis family will finally become a reality.

Pathways to Higher Education wasestablished in April 2002 as a neweducation development program underthe Office of the President of the Ateneode Manila University. It employs acomprehensive response to the problemfaced by academically gifted, butfinancially underprivileged youth whoare seeking to obtain and complete acollege education.

Pathways…to a brighter future

But it is not only inadequate financialresources that denies a student asuccessful college education. Lack ofacademic preparation, lack of self-esteem, and lack of educational supportresources push some students to dropout of college even after they are givenscholarships. Pathways aims to assistthese students by providing them withacademic support, supplementarylearning activities, and learning resourcecenters, all designed to equip them withthe necessary skills and competence tomake it through college. Pathways alsodevelops relationships with the familiesthrough mutual support grouporganizing, livelihood opportunitiesdevelopment, and values formationprograms.

Partnership and collaboration are thekeys to Pathways’ success. The Loyola

Schools, especially, are key partners inthis endeavor. Pathways relies onfaculty members and staff, as well asstudents for its various activities.Faculty members help prepare modulesfor tutorials and act as resource speakersat seminars and workshops. Some evensponsor a student through school. Ahost of Loyola Schools members sitson the Pathways-Ateneo Board ofAdvisers. They include JohnGokongwei School of ManagementDean Rodolfo P. Ang; Office ofAdmission and Aid Director NemesioS. Que, S.J.; and Professor of theDepartment of Chemistry Ma. AssuntaC. Cuyegkeng, Ph.D. Many non-teaching personnel volunteer their timeand energy as mentors for the Pathwaysparticipants. Student organizations alsodo their share. Celadon, for example,

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“It is not true that required activities suchas NSTP lose their significance justbecause they are imposed on us. The per-functory routine asked from us takes alot of getting used to, but only after weunderstand the experience behind therequired activity can we realize the wealthof insights embedded in it.”

- Siddharta Perez, AB Hum

“The exposure from my labor trialsin Philcoa gave me the experience ofgiving a bit of myself to others…Ihave reached out to the ‘other’-helping others, going beyond myself,transcending myself and goingtowards others all in good will…”- Hanniel Lim, BFA Creative Writing

“Nalaman kong tunay na malaki ang

inaasahan ng lipunan at bansa sa aming mga

estudyante ng Ateneo sapagkat nasa amin ang

oportunidad para mapabago ang sistema…

Totoo na kami ang siyang magiging balakid o

tulay sa pagkakaroon ng isang lipunang

nagtataguyod ng hustisya para sa lahat.”– Boom-Boom Enriquez

“The exposure trip was more than arequired activity but a learning ex-perience”

- from INTACT Section W

ACED, GK, Pathways, OSCI:“To give without counting the cost...”

Physics class with Dan McNamara, S.J.

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On September 16, at the Catholic Educational Association of thePhilippines National Convention held in Davao City, hundredsof Catholic educators listened as Gawad Kalinga-Ateneo sharedinspiring stories of hope that is being rekindled in our university.

The presentation began with theadmirable deeds of young studentssuch as Cheska Respicio who gave upa grand 18th birthday party and insteadused the money to build a home inthe Blue Eagle Village in Payatas 13.Another story was that of TeamGabaldon, composed of seventy-fourAteneo students who spent all theirsummer vacation weekends buildinghomes for typhoon victims. Suchstories painted the picture of how ourstudents are discovering that all of usare heroes in this country and have astake at rebuilding our nation. Thepresentation showed how GK evolvedfrom being a student-initiated activityinto a university-wide effort, and howcommunity service and experientiallearning through GK provided a meansto unite all the university’s efforts,expertise, and passions.

GK-Ateneo involves all Ateneo units,from grade school to graduate school.Hundreds of Ateneans from all sectors– students, parents, teachers, staff,administrators, alumni – have worked

for GK. To date, the Ateneo has takenthe lead in the building of threecommunities namely, the Blue EagleVillage in Payatas Trese, Sitio Rubyin Fairview, and Kalayaan village inGabaldon, Nueva Ecija.

The example of Ateneo has encouragedthose from other schools around thecountry to adopt the GK site nearestthem so that their students can also gobeyond political discussion and have avenue to make real contributions to thecurrent economic and political situationof our nation. Through working withGK-Ateneo, our students learned thatreal change is to be built not oneconomic theories, but that rebuildingthe nation rests on the students’connectedness and relation with thoseat the margins of society. GK is not onlyabout building homes, it is also aboutbuilding real and lasting relationships;it is about building our country withloving care, kalinga. Through GK,through loving care, we were able tomake real our mission of being lux in

domino, light in the world. slimuaco

Gawad KalingaBuilding Homes, Building Hope

Some members of Team Gabaldon, who spent their summer weekends building homes in GK

Kalayaan Village. Sixty houses have now been built for the typhoon victims

currently sponsors three students tostate universities. Some NSTP studentshave chosen to stay as volunteers forPathways long after their NSTP hasended. Loyola Schools activities suchas the ORSEM and ACP selectPathways as their beneficiary. ThePathways network extends to thealumni, as well; many of Pathways’donors are graduates of the Ateneo.

A key feature of the involvement of theLoyola Schools is the student-led Alay

ni Ignacio (ANI) summer instructionalprogram. Students from all year levelsand varying courses run a “school-within-a-school.” They conduct classesin Math, English, Science; hold sciencefairs, quiz bees, plays, and sportsfestsfor public high school students aroundMarikina and Quezon City. Most ofthe beneficiaries of ANI eventuallybecome Pathways participants.

Aside from the Loyola Schools,Pathways also works with otheracademic institutions, local govern-ments, the business community, socio-civic organizations and individuals togive every sector of society theopportunity to contribute to its effort.Some of Pathways’ partners include,

among others, the Cultural Center ofthe Philippines, JG Summit Group ofCompanies, Newsbreak Magazine,Repertory Philippines, Manila Times.

Pathways currently has 37 youthgroups nationwide, coordinated bysatellite offices in Baguio, Bulacan,Iloilo and South Cotabato. Theseyouth groups engage in activitiesaligned with the Pathways spirit. Theyconduct tutorials, computer literacyworkshops, book drives, etc. Inspiredby the vision and mission of Pathways,these youth groups are testament thatthere is indeed much hope to be foundin the youth.

Pathways to Higher Education Program holds

office at Alingal Hall, Ateneo de Manila

University, Loyola Heights, Quezon City. Please

call Solvie at 426-6001 loc. 4044 to 48 or

920-0153. Or, please visit

www.pathwaysphilippines.blogspot.com

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On 23 November, as part of theprogram of Humanities Week, SoledadS. Reyes, Ph.D., Professor of theDepartment of Interdisciplinary Studies,launched A Dark Tinge to the World. Thebook, published by the University of thePhilippines Press, consists of fifteenessays by Reyes, written, read, orpublished over the last eighteen years.

The underlying theme of the book isthat popular texts, such as the komiks

and serialized novels, are not merelibangan or substandard reading fare butare articulations of the popularconsciousness reacting to variousrealities, whether colonization orsocial injustice. It may be that it is inthese texts that Reyes studies may befound the solutions to the malaiseafflicting Philippine society. Reyes

engages with the thorny problem ofcanon formation (What counts aslegitimate literature? At whoseexpense? For which ends?), as well asthe formation of a Filipino aesthetic.

A Dark Tinge to the World is the latestaddition to the Dr. Reyes’s impressivecorpus, which includes, among others,Ang Nobelang Tagalog (1905-1975), Katha,

Tradisyon at Modernismo, The Romance Mode

in Philippine Popular Literature and Other

Essays, Ang Pagbasa ng Panitikan at

Kulturang Popular, Reading Popular Culture,

Ang Silid na Mahiwaga, Rosario de Guzman

Lingat (1924-1997); and The Burden of Self

and History, which won the LoyolaSchools Most Outstanding ScholarlyWork Award. jchua

Soledad S. Reyeslaunches A DarkTinge to the World

The Ateneo de Manila Universityhas produced some of the country’stop chemists. Being one of theCenters of Excellence in the field ofChemistry, the department hasmolded its students to be equippednot only with scientific skills butwith the essentials of a holisticperspective in dealing with theworld. In pursuit of this traditionof excellence, the ChemistryDepartment of the Ateneo deManila University, in associationwith the Ateneo Chemical Societyand the Management of AppliedChemistry Association, will behaving its first Grand AlumniHomecoming, Ateneo Chemistry at40: Building on Schmitt’s Legacy,on the 17th of December.

The event serves as an excellentopportunity for Chemistry graduatesto gather together, but will also serveas the re-launching of the William J.Schmitt, S.J. Foundation and theAmando F. Kapauan Chair. Namedafter two important contributors tochemistry development and educationin the country, the foundation andchair aim to endow perpetual

scholarships for graduate students andhelp maintain the department’sequipment and facilities that set ourstudents at par with the rest of theworld.

Fr. Schmitt established the Ateneo’sChemistry Department as a notedcenter of excellence. He was alsoone of the founders of thePhilippine Institute of Pure andApplied Chemistry (PIPAC).

Dr. Kapauan pioneered in the fieldof electronics and computers andapplied his expertise to chemicalinstrumentation. He was thearchitect of the PhD program of theUP-Ateneo-DLSU ChemistryConsortium.

Graduates of the Chemistry Department ofthe Ateneo de Manila University are invitedto attend their first homecoming, at 4:00 pmto 11:00 pm, which is organized jointly byAteneo Department of Chemistry and theAteneo Chemical Society. For details, pleaseget in touch with Aran San Juan at 0916-5061786 or Armando M. Guidote Jr., atthe Chemistry Department at 426-6001 loc.5620, or email aguidote@yahoo.com

First ever Grand Alumni Homecoming ofAteneo chemistry alumni

new books

Nicanor Tiongson, Soledad S. Reyes, and Cristina Pantoja-Hidalgo

Soledad S. Reyes, Ph.D. and Leovino Ma. Garcia,

Ph.D., Dean of the School of Humanities

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The first Eco-Minds Forum wassuccessfully launched in thePhilippines on October 26 to 30.Eco-Minds is a youth eventsponsored by Bayer and the UnitedNations Environmental Programme(UNEP) and developed by the facultyof the Environmental ScienceDepartment of Ateneo de ManilaUniversity.

Eco-Minds highlights the challengesof sustainable development. Sustain-able Development is a difficultconcept for the youth to graspbecause it is often described inabstract terms, and as of this time,there are only a few good examplesof successful sustainable developmentprojects.

Twenty-seven Eco-Minds partici-pants from eight countries wereformed into nine groups, whereineach group was made up of memberswith different disciplines (science,technology, and social science/management) and nationalities. Eachgroup was expected to propose thebest solution to the given case study.

The case study described animaginary peninsula called TierraVerde in terms of its biophysical andhydrologic conditions, and itssocioeconomic profile. In order toimprove its quality of life, the localgovernment of Tierra Verde invitedoutside companies to propose theestablishment of industries in thepeninsula. Six types of industries wereproposed.

The success of Eco-Minds is inmaking the young participants awarethat for sustainable development towork, it has to meet the multi-facetedchallenges at the local level. Thefeedback from the participants wasvery positive.

The Ateneo de Manila facultyinvolved in the project were EmilynEspiritu, Ph.D., Teresita Perez, Ph.D.,Rene Claveria, Ph.D., Janina Tan,Ph.D., Anna Hufemia, RacquelUnson, Liza Lim Ph.D., AgnesDavid, and the Dean of the Schoolof Science and Engineering, FabianM. Dayrit, Ph.D. Assistance wasprovided by Lemuel Cabahug (MEMstudent), Chloe Mojica, (MEMgraduate), and Rowena Argones(Secretary of the Department ofEnvironmental Science). fmdayrit

notable achievements

Eco-Minds Forum launched witha Case Study formulated by theAteneo’s ES dept

The Ateneo Debate Societyemerged as the champion of theSandurot Cup: the 7th NationalDebate Championship hosted bySiliman University in Dumaguete City.This is the sixth consecutive year thatthe ADS has won the said tournament.ADMU Team B, composed ofSharmila Parmanand (III AB MA POS)and Charisse Kristel Borromeo (II BSME), won in the grand finals, wherethey opposed the motion “This Housewould allow Congress to placeexecutive officials in legislative trialswithout the permission of thePresident.” In the final round, theyfaced AdMU Team A, composed ofLisandro Elias Claudio (III AB Com)and Roland Glenn Tuazon (III ABCom).

The Ateneo contingent made remarkableshowing after the preliminary rounds.

AdMU Team A was the top team after sevenintense preliminary rounds of debate. AdMUTeam D, composed of Mahar Mangahas (IVAB Lit-Eng) and Allan Lalisan (IV AB Com)was the fourth ranked team; while AdMUTeam E, composed of Czarina Medina (IIIAB SOS) and Kip Oebanda (MA Eco) rankedeighth. AdMU Teams D and E reached thequarterfinal leg of the tournament. AdMUTeam C, composed of DS Corpuz (IV ABPOS) and Miko Biscocho (I BS ME), qualifiedfor the final series, but an error in thetabulations program prevented them fromproceeding to the next rounds. AdMU TeamF, composed of Adrian Mundin (I BS ME)and Dani De Castro (I AB POS), and AdMUTeam H, composed of Faith Raagas (II BSMgt) and Cris Jacoba (II BS Mgt-H) alsoqualified for the octo-finals. The competitionwas attended by over thirty schools from allover the country.

The ADS also garnered the major individualawards during the tournament. Tuazon wasadjudged the best speaker in the Philippines,while Parmanand was awarded the bestspeaker for the final round. Claudio wasranked 2nd; Mangahas, 3rd; Parmanand andBiscocho, 7th; and Borromeo, 9th. StephanieCo (II BS Psy) was recognized as the BestAdjudicator in the Philippines, whileWyndale Wong (II BS CE), Franz Ong (IAB Com), and James Alcantara (II AB SOS)also adjudicated in the final leg of thetournament. rfuentenbella

Ateneo Debate Society wins the NationalDebate Championship for the sixth straight year

Bayer Eco-Minds Opening

27 October Hotel Intercontinenal

(l-r) Ma. Elisabeth Cox (UREP rep), Her Excellency President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo,

DENR Secretary Mike Defensor,Fabian Dayrit, Ph.D., Dr. Udo Oels (Bayer Germany)

Sam Chandan, Ph.D., Chief Economistand Senior Vice President of Reis, Inc.,of New York City was pleased toannounce that Victor Franco MarzanCalanog has been awarded theprestigious Summers Prize inInternational Economics. The prize isnamed for Robert and Anita Summersand Larry Summers, President ofHarvard University and Secretary of theTreasury during the Clintonadministration. Awarded annually by theFaculty and Fellows of the Universityof Pennsylvania, the Summers Prizerecognizes an outstanding youngeconomist undertaking research in the

areas of international or comparativeeconomics. The Ateneo communitycongratulates Biboy on this importantand well-deserved recognition.

Biboy graduated with a BS inManagement (Honors) in 1996. Thisrecent award follows a string ofaccomplishments. Biboy was alsoawarded the Thomas P. GerrityLeadership Award for the MBA Classof 2000 given by the Wharton Schoolof Business, University ofPennsylvania. He completed threeMBA majors in finance, entrepre-neurial management, and multinationalmanagement, and graduated withdistinction at the top ten percent of theMBA Class of 2000. The GerrityAward is the highest award thatWharton School can give to onegraduating MBA student for excellencein both academic achievement and co-curricular involvement. In the Springof 1999, Biboy was awarded the Dean’sAward of Service and Excellence forService to Wharton.

Summers Prize awarded toReis economist Victor Calanog

Victor Franco M. Calanog

In order to concretize sustainabledevelopment for the participants ofthe Bayer-UNEP Eco-Minds Forum,the Ateneo team developed a casestudy which highlighted thefollowing: environmental protection,long-term sustainability, social andeconomic acceptability, technicalinnovation, multi-disciplinaryanalysis, international teamwork, andgood presentation skills. Eightcountries participated in Eco-Minds:Australia, China, Indonesia, NewZealand, Singapore, South Korea,Thailand, and the Philippines.

Faculty and staff of the Department of

Environmental Science, AdMU

Bayer officials, participants from eight countries, and faculty and staff of the Department of

Environmental Science by the Pasig River, Fort Santiago

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notable achievements

Awakening the psyche in IndiaDuring the recent break betweensemesters, I accepted the invitation fromChrist College, India to be a VisitingProfessor and teach two courses for theirgraduate students in the Masters ofScience Program in Counseling. Thesewere Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy forthe full-time day students andCounseling Principles and Practices forthe part-time evening students. Theformer were mostly in their twenties andcame from different parts of India andthe Middle East, while the latter weremore senior in age and were professionalteachers, counselors, businessmen,engineers, and one Reiki master.

Christ College is a catholic school runby the Carmelite Missionaries, a groupof scholarly, reflective visionaries withdynamic leadership thrusts to providehumanistic and globally competitiveeducation in Bangalore. I was alsoinvited to give a seminar-workshopinitially with the brothers and priests ofthe Community of Fathers of theImmaculate Conception on “Psychology,Hypnosis and Life”; then, for the nearbyDharmmaram College’s Institutes ofPhilosophy, Theology, Canon Law andSpirituality on “Hypnosis andHypnotherapy” for their mainly religiousbrothers, priests and nuns, who werejoined by faculty and staff from the otheracademic institutions such as MonfortCollege, Darshan College, and religiouscommunities.

The original request was for me toconduct the course with abouttwenty-five students of philosophy,but the other institutes asked to joinso the night before the seminar-workshop, I was informed that therewould be a hundred participants. Tomy surprise, there were at least twohundred who came upon hearingabout the “new and scientifichypnosis” in contrast to the enter-tainment-type as seen in movies.

As word spread about “gifts of newperspectives” or unexpected “enlightenment”from previous participants, I wasrequested to give other talks and seminar-workshops to the faculty and staff ofChrist College and professionals fromother institutions; students from thejunior college; and the freshmen of thegraduate school of psychology alsofrom Christ College. Due to lack oftime, I had to decline invitations fromother colleges and communities.However, I did get to visit Shnehadaan,an internationally recognized forty-bed

pilot model hospital handling HIV-positive and AIDs patients, in the samecompound where the religiouscommunity of the Camillian Fathers live.I enjoyed learning and sharing healingideas with its dedicated director, Fr.Matthew Perumpil, who suggestedengaging in research collaborations.Similarly, I was able to have an interestingexchange of ideas on counseling with thehead of the department of psychology atthe University of Mysore who likewiseexpressed a wish for joint researchventures.

Moved by the intellectually stimulatingthirst for knowledge and understanding,I offered all a chance to go on an alteredstate of consciousness and experience thegifts of learning, healing, and growth. Ishared with my students and counseleesthe wonder of who we truly are – oursacred mystery of being so human anddivine “bodymindspirits”. From this briefyet deep encounter with India, I realizedthat psychology can be a potent force for“gardening the soul (psyche)”. MyIndian visit was a special journeywhich gifted me with a sense of thesacred in the visual feast of manysmiling colorful flowers, the chirpingbirds and flowing waters at the Bird’sPark in Christ College where I heldsome memorable trance formationsessions, the hypnotic Indian classicaldances from Kerala and Bhopal,participating in a “musical Catholicmass” which was practically sang in thelocal Malayalaam language by theentire congregation united by thespiritually rich voice of its priest-celebrant, Fr. Varghese K.J., and mostof all, the warm hearts of many kindpeople who helped me deal with thechallenges of teaching and counselingculturally diverse individuals who spokeso many different languages (I learned thatIndia has about three hundred languages)and worshipped so many different gods;and very spicy food. mllramos

Maria Lourdes Llaneza-Ramos, Ph.D. isAssociate Professor of the Department ofPsychology, and a clinical psychologist andhypnotherapist in private practice.

Ateneo hosts the ACM ICPC and AteneoTeam Linden BoyZ bags 3rd Place Overalland the Best Local Team

(back row) Mark Punzalan (IV BS CS), Alan Espinosa (IV BS ECE), Pablo Manalastas, Ph.D. (Head Coach)

(front row) Ramon Mejia (IV BS CS), Kendrick Saavedra (III BS CS), Michael Tan (III BS CS)

On October 28 and 29, program-ming teams from forty-threeschools and seven countries in Asiaparticipated in the battle of witsknown as the ACM InternationalCollegiate Programming Compe-tition (ACM ICPC) hosted by theAteneo de Manila University.Participants came from schools anduniversities from the Philippines,China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan,South Korea, and Vietnam.

The competition was organized bythe Department of InformationSystems and Computer Science(DISCS) in partnership with theMathematics Department.

Bienvenido F. Nebres, S.J., Presidentof Ateneo de Manila University said,“It is a privilege to host this most prestigious

programming competition in the world and

to provide the opportunity for talented young

people in the Philippines and in our region

to be inspired and to grow through this

competition.”

The opening ceremony of the two-day event was held at the Rev. HenryLee Irwin Theater. It was followed bya practice session by competing teamsat the Grade School Auditorium. Awelcome party wrapped up the first-day activities.

The contest took place on theafternoon of October 29. Each teamof three students from a competingschool was given a computer, andeight problems to solve in five hours.The Board of Judges who designedthese problems and evaluated thesolutions was composed of Rafael

Saldaña, Ph.D. , Head Judge (AdMU),Eliezer Albacea, Ph.D. (UPLB),Henry Adorna, Ph.D. (UP Diliman),Noel Cabral, Ph.D. (AdMU), JaimeCaro, Ph.D. (DLSU-Manila), CaslonChua, Ph.D. (DLSU-Manila), Prof.Rommel Feria (UP Diliman), NelsonMarcos, Ph.D. (DLSU-Manila), FelixMuga II, Ph.D. (AdMU), and Prof.Prospero Naval (UP Diliman.)

After a long, challenging afternoon,the Fate team from University ofHong Kong and eXtreme GNC-4 w/

System/360 from University ofTokyo bagged the first and secondplaces respectively, having solved alleight problems. Ateneo de Manila’sLinden BoyZ was awarded third placefor solving seven out of the eightproblems. The Best Foreign Teamaward went to team Fate. The bestlocal team was awarded to Linden

BoyZ. K-Cube from De La SalleUniversity and Persistence fromAteneo de Manila were awarded firstand second runner-up respectively forbest local team award.

The winning team in the Asia-ManilaRegional Contest will advance to theACM ICPC World Finals to be heldin April 2006 in San Antonio, Texas.

Aside from IBM and the Ateneo deManila University, the sponsors of theACM ICPC included Microsoft,Smart Communications, MediaG8way, ABS-CBN Interactive,Linden Suites, Philippine DailyInquirer, INQ7.net, Level Up!Games, Nestle Kitkat, Del MonteCorporation, and Pancake House.visit http://acm.ateneo.edu

The Linden BoyZ, Best Local Team and 3rd

place overall

(l-r) Rafael P. Saldana, Ph.D., Regional

Contest Site Director; Ma. Mercedes T.

Rodrigo, Ph.D., Chair, DISCS; Mark Punzalan

(IV BS CS); Christopher Rigor (BS CS’05);

Allan Espinosa (IV BS ECE); Pablo

Manalastas, Ph.D., Head Coach; Bienvenido

F. Nebres, S.J., AdMU President

Team Persistence, 2nd runner up among the

local teams.

(l-r) Rafael P. Saldana, Ph.D., Regional

Contest Site Director; Ma. Mercedes T.

Rodrigo, Ph.D., Chair, DISCS; Ramon Mejia

(IV BS CS); Kendrick Saavedra (III BS CS);

Michael Tan (III BS CS); Pablo Manalastas,

Ph.D., Head Coach; Bienvenido F. Nebres,

S.J., University President, AdMU

Maria Ramos (front row, second from right) at

Christ College

The Department of English and the School

of Humanities are proud to congratulate

Alexis Augusto Abola who received the 2005

NVM Gonzalez Award for Best Short Story of

the Year for his story “At the Ends of the

Hyphen”.

Exie was also recently awarded First Prize,

Short Story in the Don Carlos Palanca

Memorial Awards for Literature.

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On its 10th year, the National University Games once againstirred, on a nationwide scale, the spirit of sportsmanship in collegestudent-athletes. The University of St. La Salle (USLS) in BacolodCity played host to the week-long tournament. From October22 to 29, thirty-eight schools from all over the country sent theirathletes to compete in events such as taekwondo, volleyball,football, chess, and basketball. Ateneo de Manila University sentrepresentatives for taekwondo, volleyball and basketball events.

TaekwondoIn taekwondo, the Ateneo jins were ableto secure spots in the semi-finals of theUniGames. Pauline Therese M. Angeles,I AB Hum, a former junior national teammember, first qualified for the fin weightdivision after beating the RiversideCollege bet. It was followed by anotherformer junior national team member,Kimberly Mae S. Menchavez, I AB IS, ina 2-0 bout against University of Saint LaSalle in the bantam weight division.

In the men’s division, Alfritz A. Unson,I AB IS, gained a semifinals spot in thefly weight division. The day ended withthe win of Paolo R. Salvosa, IV AB EU,in the light weight division advancinghim to the semis.

The following day, Angeles and Salvosaclaimed Ateneo’s first set of medals in theUniGames for the fin weight and lightwelter division. Despite judgments madeby the referees, Angeles won the gold ina sudden death match against Universityof Saint La Salle’s bet, 1-0. Salvosa, onthe other hand, confidently damaged thedefense of St. Louis University’s playerto grab the top spot.

The two other Ateneo bets, Menchavezand Unson, settled for the bronze medalin the bantam weight division and thefly weight division, respectively.

Women’s basketballFresh from their UAAP title conquest,the Ateneo Lady Eagles sent eight UAAPveterans and four aspirants to the BacolodTournament. UAAP Mythical Fivemember Katrina A. Quimpo, III BS Mgt,and Senior player Carolyn H. Tan-Chi,IV BS Psy, led the Ateneo squad. AnnKatherine A. Tan, IV BS Mgt; CassandraNoel G. Tioseco, III AB IS; Cheryll B.Ngo, III AB IS; Marie Anjelica C.Barracoso, II AB DS; Karizza Lana D.Javier, II AB Com; and AnnemarieKatherine B. Gomez, I BS Psy, all part ofthe Champion team, joined Quimpo andTan-Chi. Completing the UniGamesline-up were UAAP aspirants Celine C.Cruz, I BS ES; Helena Roxanne A.Indigne, I AB MEco; Treena Anne

Therese T. Limgenco, II BS MCT; andKristel Francine L. Tiu, III BS Psy.

The Lady Eagles had relatively easyassignments in the elimination round.With only seven players in the rotation,the Ateneo cagebelles exerted extra effortin order to defeat the Holy AngelUniversity of Angeles, Pampanga, 64-56.The next day, the Lady Eagles literallyflew over their opponent as they defeatedthe University of Asia and the PacificLady Dragons, 89-18. The following day,Tan-Chi, Cruz, Indigne, Tiu, andLimgenco arrived, adding not just extraoffensive power, but also more heart tothe team. They defeated the Universityof San Agustin, Iloilo, 71-44, to claimtheir third win in the eliminations. Theirfinal assignment was Xavier University(Ateneo de Cagayan) where Limgencoexploded for 44 points as they clobberedXU, 108-37.

The Lady Eagles also played against thePhilippine National Team, who enteredas a guest squad in the UniGames.Ironically, three Lady Eagles who werepart of the Champion team played forthe National Team. They are StephanieLauren S. Lee Villanueva, MS CS,Kristine C. Chua, MBA, and MarylyneR. Matreo, MBA. The Lady Eaglessuffered their first defeat in thetournament in this no-bearing ballgamewith the National Team, 38-89.

The semifinals and the championshiprounds of the Women’s Basketballtournament were reminiscent of theUAAP. The Lady Eagles faced the FarEastern University in the semifinal round.They slugged it out in a battle that wasdecided only during the last seconds. AQuimpo pass to Ngo gave the cagebellesthe chance to be able to enter the Finalsround. The Lady Eagles emerged vic-torious over the Lady Tams, 51-50.

For the Gold Medal bout, the LadyEagles faced a formidable foe, theAdamson University Lady Falcons. Thiswas the first time the two teams facedeach other after the Lady Eagles snatchedthe UAAP crown from their Adamsoncounterparts. In the end, the LadyFalcons exacted revenge on the LadyEagles in a 65-73 win. The Ateneo LadyEagles finished with the Silver medal inthe UniGames.

Men’s basketballThe men’s basketball team proved to beconsistent favorites not only in the UAAPbut also in the 10th UniGames. Legions ofsupporters and curious spectators filled thegyms to catch a glimpse of the much-celebrated Ateneo team. Drawing inspi-ration from the overwhelming support,the Blue Eagles kept the crowd on the edgeof their seats despite being ahead by asmuch as 60 points.

Sandy Arespacochaga directed the cast ofBlue Eagles, which included JohnChristopher A. Intal, IV AB IS; JoseAntonio G. Reyes, I BS MCT; JapethPaul C. Aguilar, II AB IS; Ken Joseph C.Barracoso, III AB MEco; Martin EnriqueO. Quimson, III BS Psy; Rabeh AhmedT. Al Hussaini, I AB IS; Paolo Miguel S.Dizon, I AB MEco; Carlo Medina, I ABMEco; Jobe Sherwin E. Nkemakolam,II AB IS; Roel Aurelio M. Escueta, IIIAB IS; and Mark Anthony A. Intal, IIAB IS.

Ateneo literally showed off in their firstgame and won, 115-61, against Universityof Northern Philippines. The gameseemed like slam-dunk practice forAguilar, who knocked in four, and JCIntal who had a couple of his own. AlHussaini exploded with 31 points off easylay ups but got playful jeers from thecrowd that wanted him to join in on theslam-dunking.

The men’s basketball event could nothave gone by without a hint of theAteneo - La Salle rivalry. This time, theEagles prevailed, 98-81, against the hostschool, Universtiy of St. La Salle. JobeNkema-kolam saw quality minutes onthe floor and scored when momentumshifted to USLS, putting him among thetop scorers alongside UAAP Rookie ofthe year, Jai Reyes. The taller Ateneo line up showed nomercy as they shut down the NegrosOriental State University, 117-51, earningthem their third straight win in thetournament. But it took more than justthe big men to intimidate the opponents.In their final assignment versus the IloiloDoctors’ College, Dizon, Escueta andMedina’s ball handling skills and MarkIntal’s defense were key to the Eagles’4-0 finish in the elimination round. Theywon, 96-65.

They then faced the University of NegrosOccidental - Recoletos for the quarter-final round. The opponent’s peskydefense, miscommunication on the floor,and flaring tempers on the Ateneo benchleft the Eagles struggling in the first half.However, they managed to escape theclutches of UNO-R with an 86-63 winto enter the semi-finals.

They may have won five games straightbut were unable to finish strong and lost

the chance to bring home the title to St.Francis of Assisi, 75-81. The loss broughtthem to a close battle for third place,which they lost to last year’s UniGameschampion, Emilio Aguinaldo College,76-77. In true Atenean fashion, the Eagleswere not going to end the tournamentwithout putting up a fight. Dizon, JCIntal, and Reyes’s consecutive three-pointshots gave the Eagles a9-point cushion in the fourth quarter.However, the more experienced EAC,who got away with the single pointadvantage as the game clock expired, putan end to the Eagles’ quest for a bronzein this event.

Women’s volleyballAfter finishing sixth in the recentlyconcluded Volleyball tournament in theUAAP, the Ateneo Women’s teamlooked forward to the UniGames. Theyplayed with renewed energy and vigor,eager to win as much as they can in theBacolod tourney.

Coach Luis Gepuela, the feisty mentorof the Lady Eagles, fielded in his almost-intact lineup led by team captain CarlaMaria E. Del Puerto, IV AB SoS. JoiningDel Puerto were Junior players Karla M.Bello, III AB SoS; Patricia Nicole J.Golez, III AB Com; Christina Elize A.Jara, III BS Psy; Maria Rosario B. Soriano,III AB Eco; Patricia Lynn M. Taganas,III AB MEco; and Stephanie Anjelika F.Veluz, III AB Eco. Completing the lineupfor the Lady Eagles are Anja Micaela M.Echavez, II AB IS; Stephanie G. Gabriel,II BS Mgt; Anna Chriselda O. Ruiz, IIAB MEco, Alexandra Nikita M. Felix,II AB DS; Trisha Anne Therese T.Limgenco, II AB Com; and MariaKathrina Bianca P. Sison, II BS Mgt.

The Lady Eagles first clobberedUniversity of San Agustin, Iloilo as theydefeated them in three sets, 25-18, 25-20,25-19. Holy Name University was nexton the chopping block of the LadyEagles. They also won the match in threesets, 25-4, 25-28, 25-7. Negros OrientalState University was another easyassignment with the volleyball teamwinning their third straight game in threesets, 25-6, 25-11, 25-10. Team effort andgood communication allowed the LadyEagles three straight wins in theUniGames Eliminations. However, intheir final game, they faced the Universityof St. La Salle – Bacolod. With a homecourt disadvantage, the Lady Eaglesstruggled in the first two sets, committinga number of errors. In the third set, theLady Eagles never gave up, pushingthemselves harder with every possession.But in the end, the Lady Eagles lost tothe Lady Stingers, 18-25, 13-25, 27-29.

The loss to USLS meant nothing to thestanding of the Lady Eagles as they stillentered the semi-final round, facing afamiliar UAAP opponent, the FarEastern University Lady Tamaraws. Itwas a hard fought game for the twoteams. The Lady Eagles gained theupperhand when they won the first twosets, 25-23, 25-22. But the Lady Tamswere not to be defeated easily;conquering the next two sets, 13-25, 17-25. As they reached the fifth and finalset, fatigue obviously began creeping inon the players of both teams, but they

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never let up, fighting like true warriors.In the end, the spikes and blocks of theLady Tams were too much for the LadyEagles to handle as they lost their chanceto advance to the finals, 13-15.

That same day, with barely an hour’s rest,the Lady Eagles once again faced theUSLS Lady Stingers in a Battle for Thirdin the Women’s Volleyball Match.Going up against a tough opponent, anda hostile crowd, the Lady Eagles endedtheir UniGames quest, settling for fourthplace in the tournament.

The Lady Eagles may have not won amedal in the UniGames, but it is amilestone in itself for the Lady Eagles:this is the first time in their history thatthe Lady Eagles secured a semifinals spotin any tournament.

Men’s volleyballThe men’s volleyball team may haveemerged winless in the Unigames butnoteworthy performances from JohnEmil N. de Jesus, IV AB SoS; AntonioAdrian M. Habana, III AB Lit(Eng);Martin Kristopher R. Limgenco II, III ABPh; Aleandro Paolo M. Pareja, III AB Ec;Andre Joseph M. Pareja, I BS Bio;Laurence Southremius Z. Salatan, IV ABIS; Mark Alexander A. Salvador, III ABEc; Timothy James C. Sto. Tomas, Jr., IIAB PoS; Julian Roberto Joseph D. Villar,IV AB MEco; Joaquin Rossano U. Veluz,I AB EU; Jose Miguel B. de Guzman IBS Mgt steered the team to one of theirbest performances in recent years. Off to a slow start, the Eagles lost in threesets, 16-25, 19-25, 23-25, to Holy Crossof Davao College. They also succumbedto the powerhouse team of De La SalleUniversity, Dasmariñas, 16-25, 15-25, 20-25. Despite that, they opened the game

with the lead and tried to sustain it bypushing for attacks and rallying for cleanreception of balls, however it was amismatch to DLSU-D’s taller, moreexperienced players. Determined to emerge with a win, theirgame against Colegio dela PurisimaConcepcion drew Paolo Pareja to scorekills and AJ Pareja to block theopponent’s offense. Unfortunately, theteam’s claim to a win in the first set wasdenied by errors on their part. Theyimproved their game when they won aset but went into sudden death in thethird set. But eventually, Ateneocrumbled in the fourth set , 23-25, 25-22,24-26, 11-25 which handed them theirwinless card. In their final match against SilimanUniversity, 22-25, 21-25, 25-16, 25-12, 13-15, the Eagles were two points away froma much deserved win. The Eagles were

eliminated but held their heads up high asthe hopeful Ateneo delegation came outto watch them fight to the finish. Theysupported the team from start to finishand at the end the game, the men’sbasketball team led the singing of the Songfor Mary.

All in all, the tournament served as atraining ground for the basketball,volleyball, and taekwondo teams.Tournaments before or after the UAAPSeason are welcome challenges for theAteneo student-athletes to further developtheir talents and skills. In whatevertournament our athletes join, the Ateneocommunity is behind them, supportingevery win, accepting every defeat, andaffirming the drive for exellence thatmakes an Atenean student-athlete.

Go Ateneo! One Big Fight!mpkalejo, III abcom & mfmbaja, III abcom

The fanfare from the first semester UAAP sports has barelysubsided, and now the second semester has begun. Thenew semester brings with it a new set of UAAP sports, andof these, perhaps football (or soccer) is one of the mosthighly anticipated. And with good reason. The Ateneo Men’sFootball Team is not only defending the crown, but is alsoin the running for a three-peat; something that has not beendone in the recent history of the UAAP.“We do not focus on the three-

peat. We focus on the hard

work, just like every year,” saysCoach Ompong Merida.“If we work hard, we will reach

it,” adds the back-to-backchampionship mentor, “andthe team IS working hard.”

Excitement is palpable forTeam Captain IgnatiusMichael Ingles, 4 BS MCT,and UAAP Season 67 MostValuable Player Patrick FozOzaeta, 3 BS ME. “I have a

feeling that the seniors will really

push hard to go out with a bang,”

Ingles says. “The team is in

good shape: we have new recruits

and the core of the last year’s

team will still play. It’s exciting

to see how the team will perform

come the season,” discloses thehardy team captain.

“Actually, I’ve been looking forward to

playing again in the UAAP ever since last

season. It is really different. The atmosphere,

the games, the crowd support, the feeling of

winning: I can’t wait to go through all of it

all over again,” beams Ingles.

“As captain, and playing my last year, the

pressure is actually internal - the pressure to

perform consistently and exceptionally each

game. I try to use this pressure to make me

work harder, perform better and keep on

improving with every practice or game,” headds.

“We’ve been preparing for this since May,”

says Ozaeta excitedly.

To help them prepare for the seasonduring the semestral break, the teamwent to Thailand, a country renownedfor its football prowess in the region.They played two games, one against auniversity selection, which they lost,1-2. The other game, against a teamfrom the Dhurakaet Dukhit Uni-versity, ended 1-1. This same teamwould go on to beat the PhilippineNational Team that will represent thecountry in the South East AsianGames.

Captain Ingles says, “The trip helped the

team because it got us exposed to a higher

quality of football that can not [yet] be found

in the Philippines. Playing against the two

Thai teams, we learned what we had to

improve on - both tactically and physically.

Moreover, the good results gave us a

confidence boost, which is a big mental

advantage over other opponents. Most of us

thought we would be badly beaten by the Thai

teams, but we managed to hold our own

against them.”

“The trip also gave the team a time to really

bond. This was important because we have

a lot of rookies this year. The trip helped

them integrate into the team,” Ingles adds.

“Keep an eye on Gerard Cancio, from the

Ateneo High School, and Jerome Reyes, from

Southridge; I think they are great additions

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The Ateneo men’s football team to the team,” says Coach Merida. “This

is the strongest team – skills-wise – that I

have handled in the past seven years,” heconfidently adds. This strength willindeed be needed to beat theiropponents, of which the mostformidable is – according to Ozaeta– the Ateneo’s archrivals, De La SalleUniversity. “I think their team is pretty

intact, unlike the University of Santo Tomas

team,” he says

What do these three gentlemen haveto say to the Ateneocommunity?

“Watch our games! They’re free and

held here in the Ateneo!” saysIngles with a smile. Both heand Coach Merida agree thatthe crowd was a huge factor inlast year’s campaign.

“I hope and pray that the

community will be there for us from

the start, not just during the

championship,” the optimisticcoach says.

“Support the team,” pipes inOzaeta with his winner’ssmile.

Hopefully, the Ateneocommunity will heed theirmessages and come out in

full force. See you at the games,ANIMO ATENEO!mcalina, III ABCom

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