The Scroll True Pinay image What’s happening? You’re a winner Mama!

Manalabe bags gold

through the years Opinion p.4 Feature p.7-8 Literature p.9 in cartooning tilt
Proving its competitiveness in the ‘Gracias Gobernador’ Mahal, Mura, Tawad Daddy’s push Jayvee Manalabe, this paper ’s
field of campus journalism, The Scroll editorial cartoonist, copped the first
has added so much feathers to the cap place in the Divisional Schools Press

The
not only of this school but also of
Zambales Division and of the Central
School-Community Paper of San Miguel National High School Conference (DSPC), Oct. 8-9.
He outshone some 50 hopefuls
San Nicolas, San Antonio, Zambales

SCR LL
Luzon Region as well. who cartoonized the mockery of
Through the years, it has never Pinays by the Britons aired over
ceased bagging awards in the DSPC, BBC’s Harry and Paul, Sept. 26.
RSPC and NSPC. It has outbested “His work (in page 4) really
hundreds of school papers as far as stands out from the rest as he was
the national level. able to vividly capture the issue,”
To recall some of its awards, the commented Mrs. Ma. Lilybeth
first broadsheet issue in the year 2000 Bacolor, DSPC frontliner.
saw a good sign as it won second best
Manalabe said, “I will brace
school paper in the division. Its scribes What is right must be kept right; what is wrong must be set right. myself further for the RSPC with the
also bagged awards in the individual
hope that I could make it all the way
contests.
(The Scroll.../ Feature p.8) Vol. XI No. 1 June-December 2008 to the NSPC.”

Prov’l gov ‘t sponsors covered court construction

PTCA, studes say thanks

Jayvee L. Manalabe
Evie B. Rodriguez

Phase one is done.

Gov. Deloso bats Pastor Danilo Ambayen, PTCA
President remarked, “This is a great
for maximization accomplishment not only for the
provincial government under the

of Zambales’ wealth very supportive action man, Hon.

Amor Deloso, but also for the school
Kristian Batac administration headed by Mdm.
Linda T. Canonizado and the PTCA
“Our province can be a producer officers and members as well; thus,
of steel because we have the raw we are truly grateful to the provincial
material which is chromite.” government especially to Gov. Amor
Thus spoke Gov. Amor Deloso Deloso for realizing the request of the
in his message during the mass SMNHS family.”
oath-taking ceremonies of Federated Phase one of the SMNHS covered
PTCA and all school PTCA in the court construction is expected to be
whole district, Aug. 30 at the San over by October 9 as it is planned to be
Standing proud. This structure will serve as a haven of worthwhile activities intended for student development and the whole
Antonio Youth Center. school community; the first ever school in greater San Antonio to have a covered court, SMNHS is truly grateful to the Provincial
accomplished in 90 calendar days.
He stressed that it is just sad to Government under the leadership of Hon. Amor Deloso for this grand gift.
The construction will be done
note that in the past years, foreign in two phases. This was disclosed Steel Marketing is the contractor and “Now we can hold programs and other play our favorite game – basketball; it
investors were the ones who exploited by Engr. Francis D. Arcala of the Jacinto R. Omila, Jr. is the project school activities rain or shine; away is now our own and we will no longer
the riches of the province; they got Provincial Engineering Office in a engineer. from the heat of the sun and harm of go out of the campus and request to
chromite here very cheaply and it written interview, September 10. “This is the answer to the plea of the rain; gone are the days when we play at the nearest barangay basketball
comes back to the Philippines so The construction of phase one last year’s issue of The Scroll in its hold PTCA meetings under the shade court or at the Youth Center for the
expensively in the form of steel. which includes the structural steel and opinion page titled Wanted: Covered of the mango tress,” she stressed. basketball event during Intramural
“We have to maximize the wealth framing with partial roofing began last court, which stated the need for the “We are lucky for having been Meets,” exclaimed Patrick Basilio,
of this province for the welfare of the July 9. Phase two which will include construction of a multipurpose venue blessed with a covered court because fourth year student.
Zambaleños,” he stressed. the elevated slab on fill, completion where school events can be held,” said it will be a great place for learning Mdm. Linda T. Canonizado and
He also added, “Help me develop of roofing and electrical lighting is Evie Rodriguez, Chief Editor. outside the classrooms,” reiterated the PTCA officers are now on the
the young of this province not for us subject for funding. The project cost is Madam Linda T. Canonizado, Mrs. Dolores Piocos, MAPEH process of finalizing the request for the
now but for the future.” estimated at 3.67 million pesos. Principal I, expressed her thankfulness teacher. immediate completion of the project’s
He concluded, “Makakaasa po The project is sponsored by the to Governor Amor D. Deloso for “At last, students especially the second phase which they hope will be
kayo ng totohanang pagbabago sa provincial government spearheaded granting the request of SMNHS. males like me would have a place to finished by the end of 2008.
Zambales.”

Inflation tops campus survey

by Hon. Amor Deloso. Jhanom’s

on nat’l problems Racel A. Galamay

Getting a share of 30.95% from the “Due to inflation, I really have a hard be united in combating the ills of the
210 student-respondents, inflation time budgeting the family income,” society, everything will be better than
ranked first among the worst problems she complained. ever,” asserted Torrefranca.
of the country as revealed by the One of the respondents, Racel “I bet, if graft and corruption
campus survey conducted by The Galamay said, “Inflation is the greatest will be eradicated, all problems will
Scroll, Sept. 30. problem occurring in our country. In be solved, but that would be next to
Poverty ranked next with 26.19% almost all products, there’s a price hike impossible unless all corrupt officials
followed by graft and corruption with and this greatly affects the satisfaction die with just a strike of a thunder,”
19.05%. The fourth worst problem is of our daily needs.” jeered Yasir Ahmed, a fouth year
the rice crisis with 14.29% then the peace “Poverty, as always, remains Pakistan-native student.
problem with 9.52% in the fifth slot. unsolved; it is a perpetual illness that Besides the problems cited in the
“Classroom debates prove tortures and kills many Filipinos and survey, the respondents also stated few
that inflation is felt by majority of it seems like there will be no end to more problems like unemployment,
the students in SMNHS and this is this because our government seems to rapid population growth, issues in the
reflective if the national picture where be blind and deaf with the real picture education sector, and inferior quality
majority of the Filipinos feel that life of the society,” explained Mr. Noel of technological machines in some
is getting harder every single day due Alber, Social Studies teacher. government agencies.
to the unceasing price hike of basic Some student-respondents, “Students feel the woes of the
commodities and services,” retorted including Ryan Jay Laurino and nation; thus their ‘voice’ always
Sign of poverty worsened by inflation. “Imprisoning” themselves in the bounds of Mrs. Dolores Piocos, Filipino teacher. Dave Torrefranca agreed that it is the counts so we publish them hoping that
the municipal plaza where they stay for days while far from their abode upland, Aetas She further stressed that she is in the problem about government leaders it would somehow catch the attention
find comfort amidst the public amenities and beg for mercy from passers-by as they same situation in which the majority of ‘mudslinging’ against each other that of those concerned,” exhorted Mr.
struggle with the day-to-day rising cost of living. Filipinos nowadays is suffering from. must be solved first. “If they will only Manolito Basilio, The Scroll adviser.

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CAMPUS NEWS

EC enforces Project SIBA

Nessa Marie S. Rull and Joanna Grace K. Albior
Project SIBA Brigade which means it hard for them to concentrate on (around the campus) on the following
Sipa and Ballgames Brigade was their lessons. time schedule: 6:30 – 7:30 am, during
launched by the English Club (EC) Project SIBA Brigade aims recess, and 11:30 am – 1:30 pm.
immediately after Mdm. Linda T. to : 1) Develop among students Students who are caught are
Canonizado, Principal I, approved the consciousness on wise use of encouraged to proceed to the library
it, July 21. their time. 2) Help students divert or inside their classroom and do other
The project is based on teachers’ their free time into worthwhile and things like reading or playing indoor
and student-leaders’ reports and productive activities like reading, games like chess, scrabble, etc. This
observation that many students brainstorming, and other activities is monitored by English Club officers
spend their free time sweating that develop critical thinking skills. 3) and concerned teachers.
out in the open playing sipa and Foster a school atmosphere that gives Students caught are repri-
ballgames prior to their classes in emphasis on academic excellence. manded twice and if they still repeat
the morning, during recess time and The English Club officers with the same offense, they shall undergo
in the afternoon. This, as reported, the help of the teachers would appropriate disciplinary measure
Better than playing around. Students find pleasure in exploring the treasures of the
adversely affects the classroom collect sipa and ball (for ballgames) through the teacher-adviser concerned
library and forget the thought of sweating out in the open during their free time.
whenever students are caught playing and the Guidance Coordinator.

CJs brace for press work

condition because of the unpleasant
odor of some students when they in no time other than when they are Racel Galamay, English Club
enter their class; added to the fact allowed to - like in MAPEH classes President, constantly monitors the
that they would consequently feel and after classes in the afternoon. proper implementation of the project
irritable and uneasy, thus making The SIBA Brigade patrols for the welfare of the students. Eden B. Rodriguez
held at The Highlands Camp, Iba

Benefactors continue helping studes

Some 30 budding campus journalists
(CJs) underwent training in preparation Zambales, Sept. 23-24.
for school paper making, Sept. 27 The training outputs also served
and Oct.1 at the SMNHS computer as bases for the assignment of positions
Niño Lester B. Dulay laboratory. in The Scroll editorial board.
The training covered topics on From the pool of participants, four
SMNHS students continue to receive from Cong. Diaz, 11 students are Randolf Lacerona, Machrina Liwarin, news writing, editorial writing, feature CJs were from Pundakit Elementary
financial assistance from benefactors being sponsored by Batch ‘80: Jullar Joyce Marie Parilla, Charmie Liza writing, sports writing, editorial School with SPA Mrs. Novelina
for school year 2008-2009. Sagpan, Raychiebeth Reyes, Julie Ramat, Maricar Ramelo, Michael cartooning and photojournalism. Villanueva and another four were
Car Rafanan, Meriam Maycong, Ramelo, Jet Ruanto, Rechel Seblario, Mr. Manolito Basilio, School from San Miguel Elementary School
Cong. Antonio M. and Rodelyn Tabon from third year; Mary Race Sevilla. Paper Adviser (SPA) of The Scroll was with SPA Mrs. Betty Jane Conjurado
Diaz Jonathan Ancho, Jerald dela Cruz,
Clemencio Navilla, Marvin Garcia,
Lexmar Agasa, Marifel Caceres,
Jerrica Espiritu, Manuel Garcia, Rodel
the resource speaker in all the topics whose cartoonist in the said training
All 569 students enjoy the presented via powerpoint. Outputs (Rogene Dela Cruz) won first place
scholarship support of which the first Mariliyn Autriz and Allyssa Autriz Manzano, Mary Ellaine Rafanan, Edna in the workshops were evaluated in the DSPC held at San Marcelino
release of P500 has been distributed from fourth year. Apejas, Marry Christ Ramos, Rochelle and subjected for critiquing for Central Elem. School, Oct. 8-9.
in July. The student-recepients are Andrea, Reynart Ancho, Julieann improvement. An interactive approach Like Dela Cruz, Jayvee Manalabe,
expecting for the second release Pio Amos Basilio Ayonque, Patrick Basilio, Beverlyn was done to ensure the involvement this paper’s cartoonist who also
Borja, Jonathan Castañeda,, Mary
as it has been pledged by the Hon. Foundation Joy Castor, Jennalyn Farinas, Arlene
among participants. Mr. Basilio was bagged first place in DSPC will
Congressman of the Second District Starting with first year students also the resource speaker in layouting compete in the RSPC at Angeles City,
of Zambales. Gonzales, Voltaire Maycong, Junel in the Divisional Training for SPAs Dec. 8-12.
last school year, the Pio Amos Basilio Morales, Mary Ann Navilla. 10 scholars
Foundation, in coordination with Mrs. have graduated last school year and thus
SMNHS Batch ‘80 Lyrna Basilio-Caluag, now has 20 were replaced by first year students.
In addition to the financial aide second year students in its list of poor
but deserving scholars: Rosemarie
Villanueva, Wense Gajo, Mclord Los Angeles-
Evangelista, Roanne Corpus, Julrick San Antonians
Fernandez, Maricar Ramilo, Reymark Four students continue to enjoy the
Ruanto, Joey Santos, Danica Seron, financial assistance from Los Angeles-
Feby Botea, Jomar Ragadio, Jennelyn San Antonians through Mdm. Enrequita
Sabinet, Mary Joyce Baguinon, Alvin Evangelista: Rodelyn Tabon, Jenelyn
Evangelista, Angelica Minola, John Agasa (Third Year); Julie Mae Rafanan
Paul Abayan and Ellen Sedilla. (Fourth Year) and Ma. Josefa Diaz
(Second Year).
San Diego County Patrick Basilio, one of the
With Mdm. Marietta Tejada as recipients said, “Soon I will graduate
Coordinator, the San Diego County has and I can never deny the fact that the
a total of 50 student recepients: Gilbert assistance extended by these generous
Anieta, Vanessa Anieta, Gilbert Aquino, benefactors has greatly helped in giving
Rosalyn Aquino, Christine Bantay, us the chance to finish at least high CJs on guard. Budding scribes are all ears and eyes being careful not to miss any
Study hard. These were the words Marvin Bat-ao, Geneva Canonizado, school. Our most profound gratitude to of the concepts being discussed in the training-workshop.

Our efforts paid off - The Invaders

stressed by Cong. A.M. Diaz during his Joshua Dagamat, May Ann dela Cruz, all of them; God surely blesses them a
visit to SMNHS. Rufilina Flojo, Jasmine Gonzales, hundredfold.”

Goosebumps thril s readers English Olympians named Nicko Bell T. Fernandez

SMNHS Covered Court - The especially with the interpretation
Racel A. Galamay Invaders toppled five other senior criterion,” said Mr. Manolito Basilio,
R. L. Stine’s Goosebumps paperbacks year groups in the speech choir the initiator and English IV teacher.
continue to thrill students of III Rose
Kevin Joe Batac competition final encounter during “The transition of The Bells (by
as they are required in English class Winners in the school level English Ro d el M a n z a no, RC R au l the school level English Olympics, Edgar Allan Poe) from childhood to
to read one book every quarter. Olympics were proclaimed Oct. 30 Cañeda and James Robison placed Oct. 30. death is clearly manifested by The
They are now on their third in the culminating program at the first, second and third respectively Led by Racel Galamay and Advocates; that was the weak point
book. Some 40 Goosebumps and SMNHS Covered Court. outbesting 10 other finalists in On- Ryan Jay Laurino of IV Narra, the of The Dreamers who abruptly started
other series from the library were The Best Readers (Readathon) the-Spot Essay Writing. Judges were choir members were teary eyed morbidly,” commented Mrs. Michelle
randomly distributed to the students we re Novely n Facu n, Ryanara Mrs. Rosario Ramirez, Mr. Francisco upon receiving the champ’s trophy, Mejica, one of the judges along with
for reading requirement with which Cayabyab and Gemma Falconit while Apurit and Mrs. Aubrey Domingo, certificate and cash prize. Mr. Gerry Balbuena and Mrs. Ma.
they are also expected to submit the Best Spellers were Maricel Santos, English teacher-in-charge. “We are not expecting this Lilybeth Bacolor.
a book review at the end of each A r jay Tor ref ranca and Gemma Manuel Garcia, Ferly Lavesoria because all the other groups were T hi rd place with cash and
grading period. Students continue Falconit in first, second and third place and Gracie May Gomez were named equally competitive; each showed certificate went to The Black Busters
exchanging books via draw lots. respectively. The contest proceedings first, second and third best declaimers unique creativity in interpreting the directed by Glen Mark Reutotar and
Mr. Manolito Basilio said, were conducted by Mrs. Josefina Jesyble from among eight finalists . piece!” exclaimed Laurino. Romalyn Appari of IV Molave.
“Those books have to be read rather De Leon and Mr. Romulo Canonizado, In the extemporaneous speech, The disappointed second great, The bottom three in respective
than just being displayed there English teachers-in-charge. Dave Torrefranca, Girlaine Sharra The Yakal Dreamers led by Jay Carlo order were The Beginners (I V
(library) accumulating dust and in Quiz wiz’ were Eden Rodriguez, Gomez and Racel Galamay were the Boado retorted, “We worked so hard Molave), The Cleiszian Advocates
time eaten by termites.” first; Joana Marie Julio, second; and top three among 11 potential speakers in order to win but I think something (IV Narra) and The Phoenix Neofights
He added that this is part of Joana Grace Albior, third. There were adjudged by Mrs. Dolores Piocos went wrong.” (IV Yakal).
the implementation of Project Q- some 20 finalists in the quiz bee. The and Mr. Manolito Basilio, English “All six groups did excellently; The audience were in awe while
CARE or Quality Learning via quiz show was administered by Miss teacher-in-charge. the points were really close but only the performers did their craft as they
Comprehension Acquisition through Leah Delos Reyes, English teacher- The competitions were done in one has to emerge champion and all aimed to win in the contest, the
Reading in English. in-charge. strategic time schedules, Oct. 29 and 30. the judges were really meticulous first ever in SMNHS.
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LOCAL/NATIONAL NEWS
Mayor Lonzanida implements MRF ng Bayan
RC Raul P. Cañeda
Pursuant to the provisions of RA no garbage from outside San Antonio Anchored on the state policy of
9003 or the Philippine Ecological will penetrate the said site. adopting a systematic, comprehensive
Solid Waste Management Act of 2000, Accordingly, an information and ecological solid waste management
Hon. Romeo D. Lonzanida pushes for education campaign conducted by program, RA 9003 sets guidelines and
the implementation of the Municipal the Tourism and Ecology Committee targets for solid waste avoidance and
Material Recovery Facility a.k.a. was held in every barangay. This volume reduction through source
MRF ng Bayan at Palapala, Barangay initial step aimed to make the people reduction and waste minimization
Pundakit, this town. be aware of the concept of the law. A measures, including composting,
Some local folks were salient feature of the campaign was recycling, re-use, recovery, green
apprehensive as this would only the emphasis on the penalty for those charcoal process, and others, before
be another name or face for the who will violate the law. Littering, collection, treatment and disposal
dreaded land-fill proposed years back. throwing, dumping of waste matters in appropriate and environmentally-
Punong Barangay Rodolfo Evangelista in public places are just some of the sound solid waste management
explained that there is no need to fear violations cited. facilities in accordance with
because this program is only intended The project attempts to ensure ecologically sustainable development
to solve the garbage problem in the the protection of public health and principles.
locality; that each barangay has its environment; utilize environmentally- “We enjoin the entire community
own MRF site where garbage will first sound methods that maximize the in our crusade to combat the garbage
be segregated before it is taken to the utilization of valuable resources and problem for a cleaner barangay/town
MRF ng Bayan where the machinery encourage resources conservation and making it a better place to live in,” Litter mound rescue. SMNHS students join the town in its crusade to conquer the
for recycling will be stationed and that recovery. ended PB Waddy Evangelista. garbage problem by starting from their own home-school first and foremost.

RHU chief dies at 64 MSA launches

Niño Lester B. Dulay and Kevin Joe Batac Zero Basura Olympics
At age 64, Dr. Rebecca Lactaotao- She implemented nutrition programs in
Eden B. Rodriguez
Lonzanida, wife of Mayor Romeo the municipality and made San Antonio Zero Basura Olympics is a race to planted with different varieties if soft
Lonzanida, died of Acute Myocardial the number one Best in Nutrition Town conquer the garbage problem in San wood and hard wood species courtesy
Infarction, Sept 1. in the Philippines five years ago. It is Antonio within 300 days. of DENR-CENRO Olongapo City to
“A great loss on my part as a also through her that this town is the The Municipality of San Antonio prevent soil erosion and preserve the
partner in service and matriarch of our only one in Zambales that takes care (MSA) in coordination with the aesthetic view of its surroundings.
family; with grief, together with my of Day Care children by medically Tourism and Ecology Committee held In support to this program, the
children, we have to go on life as usual examining them annually. a tree planting activity at Barangay San Miguel National High School
for our future and continue serving During her time, the Municipal Pundakit, this town, Aug. 8. (SMNHS) sent representatives to the
our townmates especially concerning Health Center was erected - modern The affair also signaled the tree planting activity: Mr.Francisco
health problems for the general good one, and was assessed as the best continuing construction of the Apurit as teacher-in-charge and
of those who have less in life,” said health center built by the Japanese for blood examination, urinalysis and Municipal Material Recovery Facility selected students from fourth year
Mayor Lonzanida. International Coordinating Center fecalysis to cater to needy patients of or MRF ng Bayan at Palapala, named Clemencio Navilla,Jay Carlo
Dr. Lonzanida is the Rural Health (JICA). She spearheaded the building San Antonio for a minimal cost. Under Barangay Pundakit. The vicinity was Boado and John Eric Caseres.
her supervision, health programs were
HB 4734 to raise teachers’ wage
Officer of this town. She was born on of a birthing center through her
April 18, 1944 in Gerona, Tarlac. The representation to the Sanggunian fully implemented and rated as good.
first appointment of Dr. Lonzanida in and to Cong. Antonio M. Diaz. Acute Myocardial Infarction
public service was in Aug. of 1975. She initiated Local Health Programs is a localized ischemic necrosis of
In her 33 years of public service, like immunization, deworming and an area of the myocardium caused Mary Joy R. Parañal
she had a lot of accomplishments as medical examination of athletes and by narrowing of one or more of the House Bill 4734, an Act Providing for In the same report, the Teachers
head of the Rural Health Unit (RHU). teachers and established a laboratory coronary artery. Additional Compensation for Public Dignity Coalition discussed the

GILAS continues to bridge digital divide

School Teachers, which seeks a P9,000 proposed wage hike with DepEd
hike in teachers’ monthly salaries to officials Oct. 17, even as the group
be carried out in installments over the called on House Speaker Prospero
Clarc Joeryl C. Jimenez next three years, is still pending at the Nograles to keep his promise of
appropriations committee. teachers’ compensation bills as soon
Gearing Up Internet Literacy Ayala wrote, “Furthermore, 2007 schools even in highly remote areas Mrs. Emelyn Lacerona, SMNHS as Congress session resumes on
ang Access for Students (GILAS) revealed a sense of determination through the collaboration and firm faculty president asserted, “It has November 10.
continues to bridge the digital divide unlikely any seen in GILAS’ three resolve of all its stakeholders to provide a been a long time since we received The bill, whose main authors are
among Filipinos especially students years of operation, as it connected 642 brighter future for our nations’ youth.” our salary increase with actually only Gabriela partylist Rep. Luzviminda
who are in the countryside schools. public high schools to the internet, GILAS’ goals for 2008 include the a few pesos; I think we justly deserve Ilagan and Bayan Muna partylist Rep.
SMNHS is one of the recipients of which is double the 333 connected connection of 1,000 additional schools, wage hike now.” Satur Ocampo, was filed on July 9.
the project since it started in 2005. in 2006 or a total of 1,654 schools mobilization of P100M funds, and no GMANews.TV reported that Last September 29, members
Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, connected since the start of the project region below 15% connectivity. militant teachers’ organization of the Teachers Dignity Coalition
GILAS Chairman stated in an in 2005. This is now benefiting some “If not for GILAS, our school met with Department of Education massed at the Batasan Complex to
accomplishment report: As a result 828,000 students nationwide.” would have remained unconnected (DepEd) officials and some lawmakers lobby for the passage of HB 4734
of the concerted efforts behind it, He continued, “Notwithstanding to the worldwide web,” admitted Ms. to discuss the proposed P9,000 salary and other bills seeking salary hikes
GILAS received almost P49M in cash geographical constraints, the Venus Dumapay, ICT Coordinator. hike for public school teachers. for teachers.

ES passes superintendency test,

donations in 2007 or a 7% increase inaccessibility of some campuses, and
in the total amout of support gained the absence of infrastructure in certain
in 2006, and P32.7M in computer areas to provide for a steady supply of
donations, or an 86% increase in
hardware support received in 2006.
electricity, telephone lines and internet
service, GILAS was able to connect gets ASDS post in Tarlac City Division
Gemma C. Falconit
Education Supervisor I (ES) in English in 2003 until she received
Elementary English and Assistant her promotion as ASDS of Tarlac City
Schools Division Superintendent early October 2008.
(ASDS)-OIC Madam Luz Cambaliza Besides passing the super-
Arriola passed the superintendency intendency exam, she also received
test for this school year and she has scholarship grants like the SEAMEO
received her assignment as the new RELC Singapore Short Term Course in
ASDS of Tarlac City. English for Business and Technology
Prior to her promotions, she started in February 2000. Her scholarship
as an editor at Eastern Inspection at Ateneo de Manila in 2000 to
Bureau, T.M. Kalaw, Manila; then
Ma'am Luz, the new ASDS and Tolitz, 2002 gave her an M.A. Degree in
The Scroll adviser Educational Management. These and
as a classroom teacher at Sta. Isabel
College, Taft Ave., Manila. Teacher at San Rafael Elem School all other achievements ushered her to
In Zambales, she began her from 1992 to 1994. the ASDS position.
teaching career at St. Columban High She served as the principal of Mdm. Linda T. Canonizado said,
School, San Felipe from 1978 to 1984. Bobulon Elem. School from 1996 “In the soonest possible time, she will
It’s parents’ turn. ICT provided by GILAS is not only for students but also for parents She became a public school teacher to 1997 and was transferred to San become an SDS too; that is because
who are willing to learn; they enrol in Project REPAL or Revitalizing Parents as Leaders 1984 to 1992 at San Felipe Elem. Felipe Elem. School - West from 1997 of her dedication and hardwork in the
which aims to make parents as teachers of their children at home. School - West and ascended as Head to 2003. She took her post as ES in education sector.”

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OPINION

Gracias Gobernador
S MNHS now has a covered court where school programs and activities
can be held. Thanks to Governor Amor Deloso.
Long before, important school gatherings were held under the shades
of the mango trees and more often than not, when meetings were called
at daytime, some of the partakers, usually parents, would have to bear the
unfriendly heat of the sun or the irritating drizzle when the weather was
not that fine. This was the usual scenario during school assemblies because
not all, like 300 to 600 parents, can be accommodated in a makeshift hall
which is a two-classroom-fusion with the partition detached. More than
half of the attendees would have to stay out of the jampacked hall.
The school, headed by the principal, Madam Linda T. Canonizado
never ceased looking for ways to remedy this problem. Together with the
PTCA steered by Pastor Danilo Ambayen, the school frontrunners found
their way to the office of Gov. Amor Deloso to lobby the request for a
covered court.
With the apparent earnestness in the entreaty of the PTCA, school
principal and faculty members after a series of follow up, the honorable
governor articulated his promise to grant the request.
In his visit to the school during the 2007 Commencement
e Exercises in which he was the guest speaker, he saw the need for
the realization of his promise. Although he discovered that SMNHS
d is just a humble school with not more than 600 student-population,
he immediately ordered for the speedy start of the construction.
i A good man really never breaks his promise. A man who
t gives true regard and priority to the needs of his people - that is

True Pinay image

Gov. Amor Deloso. Ambivalent
o The project is not yet fully complete. It still needs finishing
touches like electric lighting, flooring, and the students’ much
Duo
r requested basketball ring. By then, the school populace would be RC Raul Cañeda
completely free to do whatever is needed that would help in the Niño Lester Dulay
i
P
attainment of educational goals.
Goodbye to the heat of the sun and to the annoying rainshowers. inays are all over the globe written United Kingdom’s media responsibilities and limitations. In
a Rain or shine, school programs will be pushed through. offering their best services to regulatory agency, the mayor of this case, BBC went beyond the lines

l And yes, a million thanks to the Provincial Government under

the magnanimous leadership of Honorable Amor Deloso. Gracias!
the peoples of the world.
Nurses, doctors, teachers, care-givers,
London, the secretary of state for
women, and the television network to
of comedy. Yes, they insulted the
Filipinos with that racist episode BUT
s domestic helpers, entertainers ( many complain about the said tv program. they also threw garbage and mockery

Studes view on inflation of them), and what else? Sex workers?

We can only mull over...
Pinays can be and can do whatever
In a certain interview, Philippine
Ambassador to the UK Edgardo
Espiritu criticized the skit as “gutter
to their own yard. It’s such a shame
that they aired a video showing how
they, the Britons, exploit their maids.

3 1% of the 210 respondents who participated in a campus survey ranked

inflation as the number one problem the country is facing at present.
Inflation is a sustained and general increase in prices in all or nearly all of
in order to earn a decent living but
the recent portrayal in a show over
British Broadcasting Company’s
humor.” According to him, the show
opposes the British government’s
advocy in observing equality and
Thus, the program also featured what
kind of employers they are. Tsk! tsk!
tsk!”
the markets in an economy. Paul and Harry is indeed a blatant respect for human rights. But in a deeper analysis, if this
Price hike has always been with Juan Dela Cruz and it will be with manifestation of how the Britons see Filipino organizations have also is how the Britons see the Pinay, they
him for as long as he lives. But today, more than ever, seems to be the and manipulate the Pinay character. started rallying in protest to the said should be having proofs wherein they
worst of all time. The episode shows a Filipina show. got the idea for the show. We think
Students feel and experience the current economic crunch which maid being ordered by one of the Yes, Filipinos were enraged of that there is truth in the concept of the
consequently brings hard times evident in their day-to-day struggle. main characters, Harry, to dance, this deeply offensive and flagrant show and somehow BBC’s Harry and
As students, they have the right to receive financial support from their gyrate and seduce Harry. It was a show of how Pinays were pictured for Paul can’t be blamed for it. So, pinays,
parents or guardians. In reality, they are only learners and they don’t earn very horrible scene and even if the tv all the world to see. think again. The taint of your image
salaries, only grades. But how can they earn these grades if they are not program is supposed to be a comedy, Hermalditaness blogspot wrote, (which we do not want to believe is
able to sustain their needs? Transportation from their house to the school we bet that no Filipino bought that “Well, a comedy show will only be already there ever before the show) is
especially if taking a walk seems impossible considering the distance? joke. In fact, it’s not a JOKE. funny if the humor does not tend now even worsened and affirmed.
Enough food for their stomach to sustain the proper functioning of their According to the headlines, to degrade or hurt other people. Pinay students in SMNHS, what
brain? School supplies for the desired compliance of requirements? the Philippine embassy has already Media should always know their can you say next?
Normally, these situations are affected by inflation. Students have to
budget the money that their parents or guardians give them. Who would say

Vicki’s thoughts
that students don’t care? With these and all, they eventually understand that
they have to be resilient in hurdling the odds of today’s living. Point
Knowing that poverty (26%), graft and corruption (19%), rice crisis
(14%), and the peace problem (10%) are additional crosses beset upon the
Blank
shoulders of the majority of Filipinos nowadays, students are becoming Manolito B. Basilio
more responsible in using the resources or finances that they have and they

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show increased awareness of the ills of the society which, hopefully, they
y former teacher now a co- 1. Teach today to be the favorite gift. Even if others don’t always
will in turn strive to make better for they are the inevitable heirs to it.
teacher lent me a book teacher tomorrow. understand your enthusiasim, rest
titled Apples and Chalkdust. 2. Give your best even when you feel assured that they’ll be pleased with
At first, I thought that she doesn’t like your worst. its results.
it but I dismissed the idea knowing 3. Take the time to get to know your 12. The teaching of children should not
that her only child (a certified peyups) students by heart, not by reputation. be sacrificed in favor of paperwork-
gave it to her; it must be a treasure! So 4. Stay healthy not just for yourself. ever!
I just convinced myself that she’s just Your absence affects a multitude! 13. Want your students to stick to their
S.Y. 2008-2009 lazy to read books at her age now. I 5. If you don’t have passion, find it! tasks and finish what they start? Make
was quite sure of it. Thanks Madam Only then can you light that same sure your own perseverance shines
EVIE B. RODRIGUEZ RACEL A. GALAMAY Jesyble. flame in your students. through!
Editor-in-Chief Associate Editor
Apples and Chalkdust by Vicki 6. Creative teaching doesn’t have 14. Being willing to give a little extra
RC RAUL P. CAÑEDA Caruana is a compilation of inspirational to cost a fortune. Look for ways to to help meet a student’s need is what
EDEN RODGRIGUEZ stories and encouragement for use the resources available to you to makes a good teacher great.
KEVIN JOE BATAC
NIÑO LESTER B. DULAY teachers. As I began flipping through enhance your teaching. 15. Set your students up for success by
Section Editors the pages, I just found myself writing 7. There is more than one right way setting realistic expectations for them.
down some passages that captured the to teach. 16. Some of your students may not look
JAYVEE L. MANALABE
Cartoonist/Artist deepest recesses of my being. Some 8. If you set yourself up for success, like winners on the outside. So take the
reflections prick, others cut - deeply. you’ll also be paving the way for your time to find out who’s on the inside.
NICKO BELL FERNANDEZ, MARY JOY PARAÑAL, DANICA SERON Not that I feel guilty at the mirror book students to succeed.
JENNIFER RAFANAN, JOANNA GRACE ALBIOR, NESSA MARIE RULL And I’d like to end with this: The
CLARC JOERYL JIMENEZ, JESSICA CARIÑO, NADINE ZHAIRA CASANILLO but I could see many teachers around 9. Is electricity in the air in your best asset of any school is its dedicated
VALERIE NAPULI, JEFFERSON PAJELA, GEMMA FALCONIT, MARICEL SANTOS who need to have such reflections; that classroom? If not, check the power teachers. When people complain to
JESSA LEE DANCEL, JULIUS EDWARD AGATON, ALLAN GAMBOA includes me, of course. supply first.
Writers/Contributors
you about what your school doesn’t
I would like to share some of these 10. In order for you and your students have, gently remind them of what,
Mr. MANOLITO B. BASILIO Mrs. LINDA T. CANONIZADO thoughts that Vicki wants us teachers to be communicating with each other, and who, it does have to offer.
Adviser Principal I to imbibe and would therefore make you both need to be on the same Nice thoughts, isn’t it
Dr. JOSEPHINE TUNGUL PERLITA CAMBALIZA-BASA, Ph.D.,CESO V
ES I English Schools Division Superintendent us imbue even just a little idealism in page. fellow teachers? Thanks for the
our chosen career: 11. The passion to teach is a unique enlightenment Vicki!
Congratulations to Jayvee Manalabe for winning first place in Editorial Cartooning, DSPC 2008!
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June-December 2008 5
OPINION
Spicy
Spy
Evie Rodriguez
Education and price hike Dear Editor Mailbox
E Covered court granted
ducation is the best weapon up with their needs: food, school urged to look for remedies to prevent
against poverty. This does supplies, contributions, etc. inflation it might lessen the risk of
not seem to hold true these Education is at stake with the having a great number of illiterates.
days. I would like to establish a mere presence of these two inseparable The announcement of crisis in
connection among poverty, inflation problems. the financial status of our country is
and education. In the Philippines, 14% of the due to rapid downfall in the economic
population is functionally illiterate.
Dear Editor
Inflation is one of the major aspect of our nation. According to

I
reasons why poverty is intensely felt This means that even though some some, massive graft and corruption
n last years issue, I have read about the letter “Wanted: Covered
today more than ever. Some of my of them could read or write a little, among the elected government
court.” It expressed the dire need for a venue within the school
classmates would sometimes just sulk they could not use this to effectively officials is the main root of all these
communicate with others and gain wherein important occasions and programs can be held without
in a corner pretend not to be hungry problems.
during recess and lunch time. I can enough knowledge. Many students believe that if only delay or hassle because of space problem or weather condition.
feel their burden. They are financially Unfortunately, majority belong the administration would monitor the Now, at last, the wish is granted.
hard up. With this usual predicament to the low earner class of family who political system in the country, these Yes, I can still recall the speech of Gov. Amor Deloso during the
of students in school, how far can unluckily cannot afford to bring their problems, like poverty, inflation and 2007 Commencement Exercises expressing his desire to help our
true education go? Inflation makes it siblings in a quality school. illiteracy, could be band aided if not school. True enough, he is a man of word. It is not only the covered
hard for almost every student to cope If only our government could be totally solved. court that he fulfilled but also the repair of some classrooms. It
was indeed a blessing to receive these gifts from the government

The challenges of our times

through the able leadership of Honorable Amor Deloso.
PTCA The covered court is really a big part of improvement in
SMNHS. We now have a session hall wherein we can hold big
Concerns gatherings. It will be very useful especially for PTCA meetings,
Rev. Danilo E. Ambayen student assemblies, campus concerts/shows, contest venue,
PTCA President conventions, and other programs. It will likewise be functional for
ordinary student activities such as practices for presentations, P.E.

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hroughout nearly two years, with, to borrow the words of a famous Without doubt, since God wills activities, or even outdoor class sessions to break the monotony of
the condition of the school has Filipino fictionist, ‘navel gazing’ that everything as an instrument for the usual classroom atmosphere. And to top it all, Intramural Meet
radically changed. Some we cannot see anything else? preserving justice and restraining will never be the same again. Whatever the weather will be, it will
projects were fully accomplished while Eventually, we have become disorder, the school should urge her not stand in the way of pushing through every event. Basketball
some are still left undone like the more concerned with the situation members to engage in worthwhile games will no longer be played off campus.
covered court in the front ground of of the school and the students. We activities that would prod her to We just can’t wait to see it totally finished. Phase one though
the school. Indeed, we cannot just give service to the school while greater heights. It should utilize its is already done.
ignore problems. In fact, these are the establishing good and harmonious powers to beat the challenges of the Nevertheless, I would like to express my sincerest gratitude to
challenges of our times - to go beyond. relationship with others. times so that students will witness the school administrators, the PTCA and the faculty for constantly
Sometimes there are arguments The litmus test of our school is its magic to transform not only in its searching for ways on how to give us, students, the best that they
which in turn become a barrier in its ability to deal with the financial physical aspect but also in affecting can offer. I know that there are still a lot of lacking facilities and
realizing the plans for the school. problem in order to sustain its needs the lives of those who are within her equipments but I am really glad to note that things are getting better
Credibility likewise almost touches and effectively continue its vital sphere of responsibility. in SMNHS as the years go by. We can not have all in an instant.
the ground and unity is obviously function in educating our children. My sincere appreciation to those To Gov. Amor Deloso, thanks a million. I am sure that he will
overlooked. Despite the odds, let us be firm who unceasingly give their support continue helping our humble school.
What really is our role in the in our resolve to make SMNHS a to all the programs, projects, and
In return, we will try our very best to take care of everything
school community? I hope we don’t better school now and in the years to other related endeavors of the PTCA.
that has been bestowed upon us.
become so narcissistic in our views come. We have to stand on guard on Special thanks to Cong. Antonio Diaz,
that we can no longer see beyond our whatever that may put the school into Gov. Amor Deloso and all the other James E. Robison
own school or are we so preoccupied the verge of erratic existence. benefactors of our students. God bless. SSG Vice President

Head
Words Taking the other way Don’t litter
Dear Editor

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Mdm. Linda T. Canonizado
ime and again, littering is hardly controlled within the school
Principal I
premises. The absence of appropriate sanction, constant

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ne of the favorite places of Why are you late again? No project, no exam! monitoring, and implementation of policies concerning this
some students is in the If you are late next meeting you No participation, no points! problem could be the reason. And yes, the willpower to really put
internet/video center and it so might as well not enter the room, No research work, no grade! things in proper perspective counts most.
happened that I was with my friend, okay? Are these words from teachers One’s ways are reflective of his upbringing.
the proprietress of the center. Why are you not in uniform really irritating and tearing the ears of Why is cleanliness hardly maintained within the campus? Are
Nowadays,students wouldn’t mind today? the students? students in SMHS like jungle savages who throw their wastes just
where they are especially if they are with Where is your I.D.? Students also get tired hearing anywhere?
their peers. Some are funny; some are You , remove your earring! the same words again and again. See, Everybody knows that SMHS has no tidymen(janitors) who
weird; some others are insensitive. Why are you in slippers? You are many of them do not care anymore would look after the cleanliness of the school premises. The
Pretending not to mind them, I supposed to be in your shoes! You are whenever the teacher speaks. This is government can’t afford to give us one nor the school populace
focused my auditory sense on their not in proper uniform! alarming. can’t afford to pay one (for not everybody is open to collection of
conversation: Class,bring out a half sheet of paper My dear fellow teachers, fee for such matter). So, who should maintain cleanliness of the
“I’m tired!” and answer this! I know that you were born to be school surroundings?
“Naiinis na ako, lagi na lang akong Bring one whole sheet of paper and teachers - creative to your craft and While there are many students who observe the proper way of
pinapansin.” number your paper 1-25. Enumeration compassionate to your students. disposing trashes and take the initiative of picking up seen wastes
“Absent tayo ganun din lang ang type. One... Think of other ways to motivate your
around, there are still a few who recklessly throw their wastes just
gawain eh...” No cheating! learners for them to improve and be
anywhere and pretend to be unmindful of the eyesores around.
These are some of their comments Class, copy this in your notebook interested in their studies.
Insensitive they are.
(and sentiments) they keep on saying. and I’m going to check it later. To our beloved students, please
Go to the board and solve this! act like one and follow the school Oftentimes, teachers are heard saying to one or some students,
Implied from their conversation,
these are what teachers often tell them: Class, go out and have your P.E.! policies. Study hard. “Pakipulot mo/n’yo naman ang mga kalat, please?”. The nerve.
The shame. Do we still need to be told when what are obviously
seen around are pieces of paper, candy wrappers, and the like?
Feed thy Psalm 62:5-8 God: Our refuge Insensitive.
Our school is our second home. In fact, we consume most of
spirit... our conscious time here than in our own homes or anywhere else.
M y soul, wait silently for God alone, for my expectation is from Him.
He only is my rock and my salvation; He is my defense; I shall not be
moved. In God is my salvation and my glory; the rock of my strength, and my
Isn’t it just proper for us to really make it clean all the time?
How about devising a scheme for zero waste management? Or
refuge, is in God. Trust in Him at all times, you people; pour out your heart garbage segregation? Or post reminder boards like “dispose wastes
The Lord keeps watch of us... before Him; God is a refuge for us. properly” in waste prone areas? Or to the least, impose fines to
“insensitive” students? Yes, everybody must have been informed of

T his remarkable psalm of David

presents an appropriate mindset
for us in the face of the terrible
and trustingly for God alone to bring
deliverance. He is after all God, and we
are not. He is worthy of our complete
that offered by the Apostle Paul in
Philippians 4:6,7: “Be anxious for
nothing, but in everything by prayer
the “Anti-Littering Ordinance.” This can be one of the best solutions
to solve the problem.
We appeal to all the functional student organizations of the
calamities that confront us. There trust and reliance. and sup-plication, with thanks- school to work collaboratively for this cause.
certainly are times for vigorous action For David to be able to enter into giving, let your requests be made
on our part; but here David, who was this attitude of serenity presupposed that known to God; and the peace of God, Patrick G. Basilio
hardly a passive phlegmatic, reminds he followed his own advice—namely, which surpasses all understanding, IV Narra
us that there are also times when he “poured out his heart before God.” will guard your hearts and minds
our best action is to wait silently This advice is almost identical to through Christ Jesus.”

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OPINION
Campus Pulse
Rico’s ‘back’ rub Project PleaSE is sustainable
Rico John Dulay (Alumnus 2007)
RC Raul Cañeda, James Robison, Manuel Garcia

The trouble with English T

here is no doubt that the ability an English speaking community. ability of the students to speak English
to speak English helps one to Basically, the project aims to and that, other skills like reading,
become more competitive develop among students the awareness listening and writing are developed

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ood command of English among students and professionals alike in the challenges of learning and on the importance of the ability to too! – Jerrica Espiritu
is barely observable in the world of communication today. I still more prepared in the world of higher speak English and helping them cope
remember the words of one of our good teachers here: He who learning and of work. Cognizant to with their difficulties in the language. Project PleaSE is not followed!
speaks English owns one-half of the world. this, teachers and student-leaders need Likewise, it encourages students Many students don’t care about it!
One of the problems confronting San Miguel National High School to work hand-in-hand to help students to speak English always inside the They say, “We are Filipinos so we
is about the students who can’t read and speak English adeptly. This is not begin to recognize the importance of campus thereby fostering a school speak Tagalog!”
only true in SMNHS but also in the entire public schools in our country. being able to express their thoughts and where spoken English is part of its - Valmae Ambayen
Why is this happening? ideas in spoken English. This is then culture.
Our grandparents can speak English fluently even if they have not in consonance with PGMA’s Return to Project PleaSE seems not to
finished the elementary level. I’m just wondering why many high school English Program and DepED’s efforts After barely three months be working well so we are going to
students and graduates could hardly express themselves in plain, simple (through the Mentoring Program of implementation, the reinforce its implementation!
English. Not even a simple, perfect sentence! I speak basing from my keen for example) to revitalize the use of project has received both –Ryan Jay Laurino
observation. I admit I too am one of them. English in schools. positive and negative
For me, the cause of difficulties of some students in speaking English “Project PleaSE” means Please I really don’t know what Project
comments. Students were PleaSE is all about! I cannot remember
is the lack of attention of some teachers in the elementary and high school Speak English. This project is based
levels. on teachers’ and student-leaders’ asked whether they find that the president of English club
When I was in elementary, I heard from one of my teachers that even reports and observation that many the project beneficial or implemented it! I really don’t know
if he/she does not teach us he/she will still be receiving his/her salary students find it really hard to express otherwise... it! –Marga Ayap
from the government. I think it is wrong. The government pays teachers’ their ideas in English especially during
services; therefore, they should teach the students well. Students flock class discussions in the subjects that I think Project PleaSE really Many students are very shy to
into the public schools because they can’t afford the high tuition fee in use English as medium of instruction helps us students in developing our speak English! -Novelyn Facun
the private school. But because students don’t pay tuition fee in the public (English, Math, Science, MAPEH skills in speaking English. These skills
school does not mean that public school teachers would turn a blind eye and TLE). Through Project PleaSE, will help us in the future. It prevents Project PleaSE was made for
on their most important function – that is to teach effectively. students will have the opportunity or the students from being ignorant with students improvement; since it is the
Let me not put all the blame on the teachers. The other side of the coin chance to use the language. Language regards to speaking English. universal language, it is the best way
is the students themselves. English pitfall basically lies on their attitude theories such as that of Giles’ – Rodel Manzano towards better communication with
toward the subject. Some would rather choose to play around with whatever Accommodation Theory, Schumann’s our fellowmen outside our country.
that pleases them than to develop or improve their skills in English. They Acculturation Theory, and Chomsky’s Even if it is a policy in English Let us continue supporting it.
seem to abhor the idea of speaking, writing, and reading in English. Universal Theory all boils down to class (no code-switching), I think it -Girlaine Sharra Gomez
Why? Because they hardly understand and they don’t dare exert effort to the notion that exposure to the target doesn’t work. Still students do not
understand! They are not active in class discussions because they are mum. language (English) is one of the best follow it. They’re so hard-headed. The English Club still believes
What should be done then? Is it too late to rectify the predicament? and fastest ways to learn the language. –Niño Lester Dulay that it will work. It all depends on the
The parents must advise their children to prioritize their studies. I In Project PleaSE, the English Club attitude of students and teachers. Success

The rice crisis

am calling the attention of my fellow students to please give your best in dares to venture into making SMNHS Project PLEASE improves the does not happen overnight, so keep on!
studying as I do. Education is the key to a successful life. And English
would give us the spark to it. We should always remember that the only
wealth that our parents can give us is education. And to our teachers, please
encourage the students to learn. Give us the kind of education we deserve.
Help us to own at least one-fourth of the world. “The future truly depends
on you, dear teachers”.

‘Bayang Magiliw’ M
y family eats NFA rice. It is rice tariffs, increase food importation of rice farms to commercial uses and
much cheaper by 30-50% and pursuing reforms to liberalize conversion of crops from rice to export
than the commercial rice trading in the country’s main staple winners, which has put the country

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bought in the market. My parents can by not subsidizing the agricultural in constant state of crises in its rice
s each word comes out of my mouth while singing the song of feel the pang and fang of rice crisis. sector. Policies of globalization on supply. Landlessness and the absence
the land, Lupang Hinirang with all my heart, I feel the blood Why is this happening? rice i.e. trade liberalization (allowing of government support through
running in my veins through my heart and brain; and I remember The present crisis on rice rice importers), privatization (clipping production and price subsidies leave
the efforts of our heroes who freed our beloved country from the cruelty production demands for immediate, NFA powers), and deregulation (lifting millions of Filipino rice farmers at the
of conquerors. sustainable pro-people solutions. of government production and price mercy of big land owners and traders.
“Ano ang ating Pambansang Awit?” my friend asked a grade five The government should immediately support), which the government That is why for a long-term solution to
pupil who, without any second thought answered “Bayang Magiliw!” and increase its support to the National started to implement in the 1980s, this predicament, a genuine agrarian
some others around agreed. It’s so disappointing to know that patriotism F o o d A u t h o r i t y ( N FA ) i n i t s has worsen the state of food security, reform must be implemented.
is not fully cultivated in the early years of formal schooling. This is even procurement of palay, dismantle the not only in the Philippines, but in the Furthermore, the government
aggravated by SMNHS’s practice of only-once-a-week-flag -ceremony. rice cartels and impose has practically stopped
In years of studying, I have learned so much. One important lesson a moratorium on the subsidizing local
that I have instilled in the deepest recesses of my heart and mind is to land-use conversion of The increasing inaccessibility of our agriculture for decades,
love our country not only in words but also in action. Yes, patriotism -
that is. The simplest way of showing it is by singing the national anthem
agricultural land, all for
the benefit of our local
basic staple has made the lives of and can be seen from
the meager budget
with pride, with correct lyrics and proper melody. It is annoying to see
some of my schoolmates who do not even respect the Philippine flag
farmers and the Filipino many Filipino youths and their families allocations received
people. - The University by the agricultural
and our National Anthem.
One time, I caught them laughing while singing the Lupang
Student Council-Diliman harder and the opportunity to make sector. Worse, the
(USC-D) funds intended for this
Hinirang; some were doing their own monkey business, and most of NFA, at present, is their lives better difficult to reach. sector and other social
them did not care to sing at all! I also will never forget my schoolmates importing rice because services are being
in gradeschool; I often heard many of them sang the National Anthem it has persistently failed to drain off to corruption.
not only in different tunes but also in different hilarious lyrics. perform even its minimal procurement rest of the world. Such schemes of The increasing inaccessibility of
Being Filipinos, we are responsible of what we are. It is our of 12% of the total palay production. deregulation also lead to the oil cartel our basic staple has made the lives
obligation to sing well and properly our National Anthem, to respect our NFA has only procured less than 1% of which continues to manipulate and of many Filipino youths and their
National flag, to remember our national heroes who did free us from our palay production in the last cropping bloat the prices of oil products. families harder and the opportunity
conquerors, to love our country, to protect our country’s heritage and to season, leaving most of the tradable Rice production remains to make their lives better difficult to
make every Filipino be united. rice into the hands of big rice traders, small-scale and productivity is reach. With the increase in the price of
Jose Rizal, Andres Bonifacio, Antonio Luna, Marcelo H. del Pilar particularly the so-called Big Seven low. Philippine average rice yield rice, other basic needs will relentlessly
are some of our famous heroes who showed love for our country in their cartel who now dictates the price of per hectare is stagnant. Since the increase in cost, thus making the lives
own unique ways, not to mention their lives which they willingly offered rice in the market. The reduced role 1990s, the country’s rice yield has of many Filipinos increasingly more
just to give us that sweet freedom we now enjoy. Thus we can also love and intervention of the NFA in the rice average at 3 metric tons per hectare difficult.
our country by taking full responsibility of being a true Filipino. market allows private traders to control even as it records yearly increases (Thanks to the following sources of
Kyla sang Lupang Hinirang very well prior to the Pacquiao-Barrera the trade both inputs and produce, thus in production. According to the information: The UP Diliman Student
match. She regained the faces of those who did the same job as she did. influencing the movement of prices in International Rice Research Institute Council, Asian Development Bank,
I am a little apprehensive as to who will sing in the Pacman-Dela Hoya trade and marketing of rice. (IRRI), the required production for the Ibon Foundation, International Rice
bout. But that’s another story, another chapter of this piece of writing. The USC added, ”We must resist Philippines to sustain food security Research Institute (IRRI) and the
My point is clear. Know more about Lupang Hinirang. Review impositions made by international is 5.4 metric tons per hectare. This World Bank)
Philippine History if you must. And then sing the Philippine National creditors like the World Bank and the situation is even aggravated by the Jennifer Rafanan, Danica Seron
Anthem by heart. I beg you, please! Asian Development Bank to bring down increasing instances of conversion Nadine Zhaira Casanillo

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June-December 2008 7
FEATURE

Just be Hope
ready within Fieldtrip
I was out of the scene for a
Valuable
Life gets harder with each
couple of months because
of health problem but I
passing day. People get
wilder, meaner, harsher, dilemma
opportunities really had a great time with
my self, family, friends and
all the people that matter to me. I am thankful I
rougher, lazier every day.
Money gets more powerful
Students are much agog
about the field trip espec-
now more than ever. We are really living cially those who are on
What is happenig to have overcome this test of life. God is so good! in a ‘dog-eat-dog-world’ where apathy and the verge of failure in their subjects. Their minds
our students? Where You too may go through what I’ve been. God selfishness dominate. But there is still hope. I are already set that it will be their saving grace
is discipline? It seems forbid! Be careful. Just be ready; you can never believe. -Mr. Manolito Basilio (to pass) that is why many are no longer meeting
that discipline is already tell. I’m just glad mine is over. Now I am well.
forgotten because no punishment is enforced the subject requirements. If this will be the trend,

Zigzag
Now I am back! -Miss. Venus B. Dumapay
everytime they are reported violating the school what is the use of giving students something to
rules or policies. Of course, in the real classroom accomplish when everything can be bailed out
there are many instances when students will
test the limits, break the rules or behave in
fare ride
with a trip to nowhere? I don’t want to buy this
idea the nth time around.I would rather stick to
ways that are inappropriate. These are valuable
opportunities for teaching them about what is freeze I rode a bus home which
was full-packed with
the subject requirements than to pass students
just because of the educational tour...
expected or what is the ‘right’ behavior. What’s happening with our -Mrs. Dolores Piocos
-Mrs. Josefina Jesyble De Leon tricycle transport system? passengers so I had to

Plain and
All we know is that the occupy the seat intended for the conductor

Teacher, price of gasoline went down beside the driver. To my horror, when we
and still going down. Logic reached the “zigzag”, the driver picked up his

teacher!
says that tricycle fare should follow the trend of
gasoline price, if not freeze. What’s happening
cell phone and started texting while driving.
I immediately apprehended him! He simply
simple
to the minds of the people behind the fare hike? replied, “Sinasagot ko lang!” The NERVE!! Economic problem is truly
Teacher, teacher how are Just asking. -Mr. Gerardo Balbuena GRRR!!! How irresponsible can a person affecting the world. Why
you? Most of the students are get!?! -Miss Leah A. Delos Reyes is life so hard now more
talking about you! than ever? Everyone can
feel it I suppose. Everybody is complaining

What’s
-Mrs. Fabia Balaoing
about prices of goods and services. Is there
still a chance for a return of the good old times

Home is
when life is just so plain and simple? I know I
can only wish... -Mrs. Leticia Alumpe

where... First,

happening?
I have been so disturbed
lately. I can not focus well
on my lesson. I nearly
Second...
have the feeling of being unwanted. After my I admit I sometimes find it
how many months of stay here in SMNHS, I hard to strike the balance
already am feeling at home. I like my environm- between school and family

T
ment and my working area. I may be uneasy with life but it doesn’t mean that I tend to give lesser
my hard headed advisory class but that can be eachers thoughts count much to The Scroll. Here is a special page attention or importance one over the other.
mended anyway. I was just a little upset when I that features mentors’ view on anything under the sun. Each School provides me “bread and butter” while
will have to go back to JESMAG where I come teacher in SMNHS was simply given a very general question to my family gives me the reason to go on. Both
from. It’s not that I don’t like it there but you answer: What’s happening? Teachers are very much filled with ideas to are indispensable; both are my homes –the only
know how it feels when you think you are not difference is that, one is first, the other second.
liked anywhere. I still am here now in SMNHS
share, basically on issues that they think are affecting the majority - family,
My priority follows the same ranking. How
waiting, hoping and praying that I wouldn’t be school, or even national issues! Read on what they want you to know about you? -Mrs. Margarita Lacuesta
transferred anymore. -Mrs. Aubrey Domingo straight from them. Teachers are indeed a great source of wisdom...

Careful,
Great careful
Overtime Teach
Wall I am bothered about my

We belong to one family full

of respect, but it seems like
angst woodwork doctor’s diagnosis. I am
diabetic, so I decided to
I ’ m h a v i n g d i f fi c u l t y consult a specialist in
this respect is slowly vanishing Overtime! I missed my
teaching T.L.E I & III Olongapo City General Hospital. Now, I am
because some are becoming self-centered. A Math class this morning
in the area of Industrial more careful and conscious of my health
great wall seems to have been reconstructed like because a teacher extended
Arts because I lack the especially when it comes to my food intake. I
the one in China. -Mr. Romulo Canonizado his class time not just for
knowledge in the said area which includes am having trouble adjusting my diet but I have
5 or 10 minutes but 45
drafting, woodworking, radio mechanics, and to, so I can enjoy life longer. Everyone must do
minutes! Imagine, he almost spent all of my
the same. Learn from my experience.
Contentment time… So please fellow teachers, observe time
discipline. -Mrs. Emilyn Lacerona
electricity and the like. HELP ME PLEASE…
-Mrs. Jane E. Callo -Mr. Rogelio C. Ballon

vocabulary Between
Glaciers Keyboard
the lines
Harassment, graft and
corruption, war and
price hike. These are the
scare mastery
happenings in our world What’s happening?
today. I am sure you know what happened to Knowledge in computers I don’t know!
Last night my daughter gives a student an edge over the Let me tell you a story…
Holly Ann Escobar, Meralco versus GSIS, the
was watching television. others. Most jobs require One chilly afternoon, a
fight between the government military forces
She changed the channel basic computer skills. If you are a high school man stumbled over a snake
against MILF in Mindanao, gasoline, rice and
and I overheard from the graduate, you can land a job as a call center agent lying almost lifeless on the ground. He decided to
flour(bread) hikes. Terrible problems abound.
kitchen the preview of the news of what is now in addition to having excellent voice projection take the poor creature home and place it before
What a noisy world. Is it still possible to have
happening in Iceland where glaciers are melting. and communication skills. But the most basic in the fireplace to save it. The farmer and his young
peace nowadays? Of course. We should not
I told her not to change the channel and waited computer literacy is knowing where the keys are son, watched as the snake slowly moved then
be overpowered by hopelessness for in every
for the news to return. The news was telling that and knowing which finger strikes which. I propose arched his body, ready to strike the child. In an
conflict corresponds a solution. Contentment is
the glaciers are melting a kilometer every year one meeting per week spent on typing tutorials instant, the farmer grabbed a piece of wood,
the answer. If we include this in our vocabulary
because of GLOBAL WARMING, and it means for second year students to prepare them for their struck the snake and crushed its head.
then maybe everything will be right. To be
danger and flood to the low places of the nearby junior years. This way, when they reach third year, If you know how to read between the lines…
contented means to be satisfied with what we
region or wherever. What can we do about this? they will be more abreast in striking the keyboard. that’s what’s happening!
have and stop craving for what we do not have
What if it really causes a great flood? Oh my. . . Teaching computer would be much easier and -Mr. Noel Alber
and can never have. -Mr. Francisco Apurit
I don’t know how to swim! more hands-on activities are done.
-Mrs. Aida Hibaya -Mrs. Rosario Ramirez

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FEATURE

Mahal, Mura and Tawad How to identify products

Kevin Joe Batac
made in China
S
he’s not Mahal; she’s not Mura; did not grow physically. They are like
according to her, she’s Tawad - people who don’t leave childhood. As
more popularly known in the to Tiling, she can do whatever she
Sky Skater
campus as Tiling. And who doesn’t wants and enjoy more her childhood My friend Tonya from UP Diliman the government and related department
know her? She is the tiniest persona- life, longer than an ordinary one does. sent this to me via email which she never educate the public, therefore we
ality our school ever had since the She may have not matured in time, likewise received from Amar Torres have to RESCUE ourselves.
merely 3.5 feet Christian Sebastian but she said it’s okay because she can who wrote, “This letter is from a Nowadays, Chinese businessmen
who is now an alumnus. enjoy her life more freely without lawyer, Katrina Legarda; this must be know that consumers do not prefer
When I first saw her, I thought hurrying. reliable.” products “made in China”, so they
that she belongs to the gradeschool Actually, she looks like a todd- Dear friends, don’t show from which country it is
because she is just a meter stick in dler who speaks with her little voice. The whole world is scared of made. However, you may now refer
height! But boy! She is a freshie! She has curly hair, and she is kind, China made “black hearted goods”. to the barcode, remember if the first
Tiling loves singing and danci- industrious, and loving. She’s diff- Can you differentiate which one 3 digits is:
ing. Actually she has danced in two ferent with her size but she is like is made in Taiwan or China? Let 690-692 then it is made in China.
programs here in SMNHS:during the everyone else. me tell you...the first 3 digits of 00 - 09 USA & CANADA Made in Taiwan. Barcode with 471 as
“Linggo ng Wika” where Tiling is a happy pers- barcode 690 or 691 or 692 are MADE 30 - 37 FRANCE the first three digits are products from
she dressed and danced son, but behind those IN CHINA. 40 - 44 GERMANY Taiwan; beware of those products with
like “Marimar” and smiles are the sadn- 471 is Made in Taiwan . 49 - JAPAN barcode beginning 690 or 691 or 692; they
during the Intram- ness she is hidi- This is our human right to know, but 50 - UK are from China.

The Scroll through the years

mural Meet last ing from eve-
September in eryone.
the Blue Adv- Tiling
vocates team sometimes.
presentation feels to be
and was adj- out of place, (from p.1)
judged as the when she is
best among the not treated DSPC 2000: Second best school Scroll scribes also grabbed the First As years pass by, the chance of
three competi- like rest. She paper (second best editorial page, Highest Pointer School in English - winning in press conferences gets
ing teams. She has li mit at- second best news page, third best Individual Contests and consequently harder as more and more school papers
was the group’s tions, of course sports page, fourth best devcom, emerged as the Overall Champion. likewise turns to be competitive as
lucky charm. everyone has, second best features/literary and first DSPC 2005: Third best school advisers become aware and educated
Tiling is but what’s so in layout). It advanced to the RSPC paper (first best news page, first on the conventions, t rends and
not growing up. disappointing to landing in the top 20 among nearly a best editorial page, and second best innovations of school-paper-making.
Will she ever? She her is that she cann- hundred school papers in the region. sports page). In the RSPC, it copped The Scroll takes pride at sharing
must be in a dwarfism not do some things DSPC 2002: third best school third best editorial page, seventh its simple way of keeping an informed
condition. According to like what others do. She paper (third best news page, second best feature page and fourth best community as well as its achievements
Wikipedia, it is a medical does not have the freedom best editorial page, fourth best feature school paper in Central Luzon. In the in the past years and beyond. It shall not
condition in humans characterized that many people are experiencing. page, third best sports page and fifth NSPC, The Scroll placed second best waive its commitment of informing,
by extreme small size. The most Her parents try to protect her from any best layout). Again, it went to the editorial page, seventh best news page entertaining, and competing in the
widely accepted definition in medical harm because she is fragile. RSPC and it did have a good edge and was declared as the fourth best spirit of justice and fair play. It
biology for a dwarf is a person with Sometimes, she wishes to be ano- among others. school paper outbesting hundreds of will strive to improve further and
an adult height of less than 4 feet 10 other person but she has realized that DSPC 2003: First best school school papers nationwide. be abreast to the current waves of
inches (147cm). In older popular and God can do everything and anything. paper (second best feature page, third DSPC 2007: Fourth best school responsible campus journalism for
medical usage, any type of marked So what God has made of Tiling for best editorial page, first best sports paper (third best news page, second the common good especially for
human smallness could also be sure has a purpose. Why God made page, first best layout/page design). best editorial page, fifth best feature SMNHS.
termed dwarfism. The most common Tiling like that is something she In the RSPC, it bagged third place in page, fourth best sports page, and From the humble beginnings,
cause of dwarfism is achondroplasia, should be thankful of. editorial page. sixth best layout/page design). In the The Scroll has bravely pursued the
a bone growth disorder responsible Tiling or Christine Joy Borja. DSPC 2004: Third best school same year The Scroll scribes also path towards excellence in campus
for 70% of dwarfism cases. The little girl and will always be a paper - bracket A (third best news won fifth place in radio broadcasting journalism and will keep the legacy
Just like Mahal and Mura, Tiling little girl. page, second best editorial page, and scriptwriting (first best technical burning and serve as a beacon for
fourth best features page, first best application and third best anchor). others to emulate thus creating a

Over-wired people
sports page, and second best layout/ In the RSPC, it landed sixth best world of well-informed people.
page design) In the same year, The editorial page. Nicko Bell Fernandez

How to tell if you are addicted to technology Dear Mrs. Vincken,

S
ome experts say excessive cell “You become irritable when you can’t use Editor’s note: This letter was written in response to Mrs. Vincken’s kindness. She is the major character in the story titled
phone use is a sign of technology it. The Internet goes down and you lose “Truce in the Forest” by Fritz Vincken. The story recounts that peace can be possibly attained even in the midst of war.
addiction. your mind. You start to hide your use.”
John O’Neill, director of addictions W hether or not it quali fies
services for the Menninger Clinic in as addiction, O’Neill said, our all- October 27, 2008
Houston said, “These over-wired people consuming relationships with technology Dear Mrs. Vincken,
are so focused on their gadgets, they are getting in the way of more important
neglect relationships with other people.” relationships — with people.
Communication aids such as texting “I believe that technology has You rescued me from sure death. Your very
and e-mail may actually hamper our benefited us greatly,” O’Neill said, “but accommodating home healed my badly wounded arm as
abilities to have more important face-to- my concern is that many of us have fast as 8-12 hours.
face conversations. taken it too far, and it has become a I can’t thank you enough for the kindness you have shown.
A research paper, published in substitute for those necessary face to face Your family, especially your son Fritz, has that exceptionally
2007 in the Jour nal of Clinical conversations.” hospitable disposition. When I was in your home, I felt like I was in my own
Psychopharmacology by a psychiatrist Eugene Samoza, director of the far-away home too - so warm, so restful, so full of love and peace.
at Tel Aviv University, recommended Addiction Research Center at the I will never forget that fateful Christmas eve when I came face-to-face with whom
that Internet addiction be regarded as an University of Cincinnati, said, “Basically I’ve considered as enemy. Your motherly voice made us be at peace all of a sudden. I
extreme disorder on par with gambling, I think probably one could become
felt my heart leaped with joy during those moments. You might have not noticed it-but
sex addiction and kleptomania. addicted to technology.”
O’Neill admitted that there is not But even if you are a techno-junkie, I was intensely happy - really!
enough research to establish whether it is possible to change, O’Neill said. At the back of any mind, I wished that that moment would last forever.
excessive technology use qualifies as “The first thing to do is take a Mrs. Vincken, you were instrumental in the truce between us-Americans and
addiction, but cited that people who can’t long, hard look at how you are using Germans - to be at peace w/ each other at least for Christmas. I know that it is a great
sit through a movie without checking their technologies, and then to start to set lesson for us and we will all reflect on it in order to make each day a Christmas day
cell phones or make it through dinner some limits,” he said. “You have to take so that peace and not war will happily reign in the entire world.
without peeking at their Blackberries as off a couple hours and make those hours A million thanks may not be enough Mrs. Vincken but let me say it anyway. . .
potential addicts. important enough that you don’t allow Thank you very much.
“Technology can become more yourself to be interrupted. I think we Sincerely yours,
than a passing problem and more like an should have certain rules. We don’t break
Jayvee
addiction,” he told Clara Moskowitz of up, fire people or break traumatic news to
LiveScience. He listed some danger signs: people via e-mail or text message.”
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LITERATURE

Go on living... Skyskater ‘08

Daddy’s push
Julius Edward Agaton
we will all die. some die young, others even die in the womb,

E
or at birth; some at middle age, the rest so old. it doesn’t verybody wants to go to school because it is the key to
matter how long or short we live. it is in living the kind of life reach our ambition in life so that we can be successful
that we want that makes the difference. and eventually be able to help our family.
Before the school year opened, I was so nervous to go
at this point, i am in a quandary thinking how life to school because I couldn’t read, added the fact I was still
would be in this little world i am in right now. it is recovering from a car accident. But my father gave me the
so small that i can hardly breath and move. it seems strength to face this challenge.
like life is so shallow and ordinary. none. nothing. nil. “Don’t lose hope; study hard so that you can have a
better future,” father told me. That
empty. the routine makes me sick. with people who are
advice made me strong enough to “I was so
conceited and with small minds... huh, sorry for my
conquer any problem that will cross
meanness but it is just the way i feel appropriate to my path in life. I promised to myself nervous;
describe them. i think i am becoming one of them. fearful. that I will keep on doing what is right I couldn’t
afraid. apprehensive. frightened. terrified. worried. so that God will bless and guide me as
anxious. ME. I go on my way to pursue my dreams.
read.
And so I just found my self in I was still
i want to explore. gain. again. but i still can’t get the courage to go on. i paused. i this school, enjoying the learning recovering
thought. a lot... life sets so many conditions. but it is like that. i know i have to live environment and the friends I’ve
the kind of life i desire. i have to go... living... not dying. found. I am really glad that I am here from a car
in San Miguel National High School accident.”
because I believe that the teachers
here are doing their best to prepare

It’s worth
the students cope up with the battles of life and help

Bamboozled
them to realize their aspirations. Let me make my self
as an example of a student with true determination.
Despite of my being physically challenged, I

the while
don’t give up and I know that I too can become
Stuck.
successful just like anybody else. Remember that
Can’t go on any further,
life is full of challenges and we need to be firm in
seems so. spirit and be determined to reach the end of the
How I wish someone out
I feel pressured. road come what may.
James E. Robison It’s depressing.
there will come.
And yes, thanks daddy. I love you.
Rescue. Me.
I’m helpless.

T
o waste time for nonsense activities is a no- You know where
no for me. I love working on
You see me ok but oh...
yes, I am ok.
I am. Hand in my pocket
worthwhile activities rather than doing things You know what I do. I’m broke but I’m happy
I just have to do things
I wouldn’t benefit from. You think that I can. I’m poor but I’m kind
on my own
My favorite day is Saturday. Not that there are But you’re wrong. I’m lost but I’m hopeful
no classes but because I am being productive on this even if it looks like
Thanks. Baby! What it all comes down to is that
day. I, together with my cousins, go to the number I really can’t.
Everything’s gonna be fine, fine, fine
one resort in town, Punta de Uian, and pull out I’ve got one hand in my pocket
weeds and clean the surroundings there. Our Lola
Norma, the resort owner, in her desire to help us in
Skyskater ‘08 And the other one is giving a high five…
-Alanis Morisette
one way or another, would always want us to do
such work - to clean and beautify the surroundings,
and in turn, she would give us our weekly allowance in
school. Oh yeah, every now and then we clean the place;

Be aware
we are so happy. Our Lola
Norma always reminds us of the
Whatever Mama, you’re such a winner!
right things to do in order to be
More than anyone else, my mother is the most important person in my life next to God.
of the good. She told us that we should
be aware of the things happening
She raised us with all her heart. She is a woman of courage, compassion, humility and

things around. She also told us what to determination.

One day our neighbor asked mama, “How do you discipline your children? They
do to keep our habits controlled.
that I always keep in mind these are hard headed.” Afterwards, mama answered confidently, “God gives me the
strength. There is nothing to worry about.” When I heard that, I admired and loved
happen words from our Lola and try
live up to the lessons she taught
my mother all the more. She has a magnetic aura that makes everyone look up to her.
around. us. Our Lola often reiterated to
Whatever problem or circumstances would come our way, we are ready because
we have a ‘Super Mama’ who is always there to
us what a clean place could do.
guide and care for us. And God’s blessing, her
She said that a clean place could make a lot of difference
efforts are not in vain. Mama is unique! She is
and advantage. She likes a place that is always clean so
a mother beyond compare! I am truly proud of
she assigned us to clean in the resort every Saturdays and
her.
Sundays. And what’s best above all is that she never runs
I have watched many beauty pageants.
out of snacks to offer whenever we go to report there for
They often asked common questions like,
work. Our generous Lola gives us 200 pesos each for our
“What is the essence of being a woman?” They simply arrive at one
allowance. All she wants is to help us financially so she is
answer: “A woman can give birth to a child.”
doing such magnanimous acts but she makes sure that we
For that, I’d like to thank my MAMA for giving me life and for her
learn while we earn.
endless love for us. MAMA, you are the best mother in the whole wide
Now, I consider this activity really worth my while
world!
because aside from cleaning, I also earn money. So,
I LOVE YOU.
beautifying and cleaning a place is what I used to do Yasir Ahmed
during weekends. How about you? What do you do? Is it
worthwhile, too?
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SPORTS

World Pinoy Boxing: A way out

Niño Lester B. Dulay

punch files I
am a boxing fanatic. How I love manifestations help him see victory say, many of them are not as lucky as
to see someone’s face bleed when through and through. Boxing has Manny. Many have retired in their first
a big knockout punch hits a face made him an instant world celebrity. attempt while some others insisted - to
especially if it is a Filipino boxer Now, the boxer has turned into an the point of losing not only their own
who does it. It seems like a lift in in-demand, high-paying commercial hopes but of their family’s as well.
Compiled by Kristian Batac me knowing that a Filipino is bei- endorser, actor, and even a recording Death on the ring has been the fate of
ing hailed all over the globe for his artist! Lucky punch huh! His family many Filipino boxers and it appears
might, strength, and witty strategies is simply thankful of him. Now an air like none has been given justice. This
Gabriel “Flash” Elorde is regarded “the in putting down an opp- is the folly of boxing.
greatest world junior lightweight boxing ponent on the ring.Manny Yes, boxing, just like
champion in WBC history in 1974”; for
defending his title in 10 bouts for seven years,
Pacquiao made the Filipino
people known to the world.
Pinoy boxers think that it is a coin, has two sides.
A boxer may become
making him the longest reigning world junior
lightweight champion ever; and for being
He is trully an outstanding
example of that Filipino the only way out of poverty. rich or poor (or poorer
than usual), lucky or
inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame spirit of determination, not, dead or alive, and
and International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1993. resiliency, and wit. The what else?
He won a total of 79 bouts in his professional Mexicans are simply amenable to of pride and conceit emanates from How many more boxers will be as
boxing career. this claim. They could hardly defeat his personality. Well, that is inevitab- fortunate as Manny Pacquiao? Maybe
Filipinos on the ring that seems so ble for someone who has reached that in the years to come, one or two. Or
favorable and homely to Filipino far. Manny knows how to manage his none at all. And how many more boxe-
Pancho Villa is considered the greatest boxers. Is it really? Or is it just true blessings and his boxing-acquired ers will continue trying their luck with
flyweight of the century; for becoming Asia’s to ‘Pacman’? resources. the hope that they would also have the
first world champion in boxing; and for being No doubt, Pacquiao has turned to Now, boxing sounds like gold to same luck as Manny’s? Undoubtedly,
inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame a multi-millionaire after winning in a many Filipino boxers. Like a knight in many. Many Filipino boxers who
and International Boxing Hall of Fame. He was series of bouts. His determination is a shining armor, boxing is thought as an think that boxing is the only way out
one of only four Asians enshrined into the New out of question and so as with his faith avenue towards greatness and wealth. of poverty. And how many more will
York-based International Boxing Hall of Fame in God manifested by his signs of the Many Filipino hopefuls venture onto end their lives in boxing, not to ment-
in 1994. He was also inducted to the World cross and the rosary. Somehow, these the precarious world of boxing. Sad to tion on the ring? God forbid.
Boxing Hall of Fame.

Ceferino Garcia was the heaviest Filipino ever

who became a world-boxing champion. Known
for his bolo punch, he captured the world
Stand
Point Ways of sportsmanship
middleweight title on October 2, 1939 when Racel Galamay

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he knocked out Fred Apostoli in New York.
He defended his crown against top rivals twice he conventional requirements decisions of the coach and/or referee; it. There really seems to be a problem
(Americans Glen Lee and Henry Armstrong) of polite behavior, properties of e) refraining from uttering offensive and something must be done about it.
before losing his title in May 1940. Before he conduct or good manners are words before, during, or after the games Ask this to yourselves athletes, “ Do I
switched to the middleweight division, Garcia attributed to this term called etiquette. and practices; f) knowing the complete have sports etiquette/discipline?
became a welterweight champion when he Just like any other field of human rules and mechanics of the game before By and large, etiquette is likely
knocked out boxing legend and war hero Barney Ross in 1937 and Henry Arms- interest, sports necessitates etiquette or getting into it; g) arriving in the venue to be taken for granted not only
strong in 1938. In 1977, Ceferino Garcia was inducted into the Ring Magazine to put it in a simpler word - discipline; of the game minutes before the game by the persons who are engaged in
Hall of Fame and into the World Boxing Hall of Fame in 1981. and its counts most. It makes the starts; and above all, h) the gracious sports but also by those who are into
difference. different activities such
Simple ways of
showing sports etiquette
Sports etiquette is of great importance as the arts, academic
tourneys and the like.
For five years, Luisito “Lindol” Espinosa
are: a) being punctual not only to sports but to life itself. This reality is indeed
in practices to show very disheartening.
has held two different world-boxing titles: the
enthusiasm to improve the skills which acceptance of defeat to the losers while It is therefore imperative to revive
World Boxing Council (WBC) featherweight
need to be honed; b) avoidance of vices a toast of meekness to the victors. if not to re-orient ourselves with this
crown and the World Boxing Association
to restore and maintain the body’s Sports etiquette is an indispensable essential ingredient for it is of great
(WBA) bantamweight belt. He was feted the
good condition; c) giving each other factor that determines the value of importance and meaning not only to
“Athlete of the Year” award twice.
in the team a push or encouragement what we get out of the sweat that sports but to life itself.
to excel while keeping up the virtue comes out when we play. Sports Skills and talents are not enough
of humility and determination; d) enthusiasts know it but still, they to accomplish our goal, etiquette
obedience to the instructions and don’t put it into practice; they neglect completes it.
Gerry Peñalosa won the World Boxing

Intrams 2008: An analysis

Council (WBC) super flyweight crown on
February 20, 1997 and was able to defend it
three times until August 1998. In June 1999,
he knocked out a Mexican fighter to clinch
the vacant World Boxing Association (WBA) James E. Robison

I
North American junior bantamweight title in
t is truly one of the most sought- clashed over the other and tried to and to know who has the ability to
Mississippi. Geronimo “Gerry” Peñalosa is a
after school events. Students get clinch victory. win. A phrase “sports lang” is often
Filipino boxer in the bantamweight division.
to unwind from the usual hustle The Blue Advocates were heard from those who are not lucky
He is the current WBO bantamweight
and bustle of academic strain within really great. Why do I say so? Great enough to win as well as from those
champion. He snatched the title via knock-
our four-wall confinement. But because they were able to clasp the who are lucky enough to win the favor
out win over a Mexican boxer at the age of 36 years. Peñalosa has never been
what really is Intrams for most overall champion title for the 2008 of the Olympian gods and goddesses.
knocked down in 60 professional fights.
students? Ideally, it is an event Intramural Meet. It was so hot and Whenever I heared this phrase, I
wherein students show their abilities terrible encounter yet a good fight could see that they were happy as
Manny Pacquiao, one of the finest Filipino in different sports categories. among the teams. No one gave up smiles and laughter radiated from
power punchers, is a former International But for the majority of their faces whether they
the school populace, won or lost in the games.
The spirit of ‘friendly fight’
Boxing Federation (IBF) world super
bantamweight champion and a former it goes beyond that. Sportsmanship lingers
World Boxing Council (WBC) flyweight F o r t h e m , I n t r a ms in the campus and the
champion. He is the current super flyweight
champion becoming the first Asian to win
mean opportunity to
strengthen bonds among
is very encompassing reason for holding this
school activity, as for me,
three championship belts in three different
weight categories. He was the first Filipino
schoolmates and/or team
mates for that matter
and engrossing. is 100% accomplished.
Good job for the people
to clinch a world boxing title at the MGM and the chance to reveal behind it, yes, the
Grand Garden Arena where he floored hidden skills in a particular sport of in the fights. All of the partakers in Sports Club headed by Mr. Romulo
Lehlo Ledwaba of South Africa in the interest. the event gave their best and team Canonizado, MAPEH Coordinator.
sixth round to bag the IBF super bantamweight title in June 2001. Before The events included in this year’s members were very supportive to Congratulations.
this, Pacquiao knocked out a Thai champion in the 8th round of their match Intrams were the team presentation, their respective bets. Shouts, jeers and Although the weather, seems like
in Bangkok on December 3, 1998 to win the World Boxing Council (WBC) Search for Mr. and Ms. Intams 2008 cheers were reverberating all around. always annually, unfavorable that
flyweight title. Its official, Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao is the greatest Asian and games featuring volleyball, sepak The spirit of “friendly fight” is very games need to be postponed one after
champ of all time. By knocking down David Diaz on the ninth round on their takraw, track and field, badminton much encompassing and engrossing. the other, one important lesson was
June 29, 2008 encounter in Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, Nevada and becoming the and chess. This year there were This sportsfest measures the talents learned by everybody: It is not the
new lightweight champion of the world, he now holds the record as the “First three teams (Yellow Smashers, Red of the students for them to know their winning or losing that matters; it is
Asian to hold 4 belt championships in four different weight categories.” Warriors and Blue Advocates) who limitations, to know who’s the best how you play the game.

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June-December 2008 11
SPORTS
Sprint champs to race
in Zonal Meet
Jefferson Pajela and Clarc Joeryl Jimenez
SMNHS’s champion runners Marivic racers. She started not so fast giving
Ramelo, Edchelle Fulguerras and the other runners get the edge but she
Marivic Ramelo: I will win life’s race! John Eric Caseres will advance to the released her momentum when she saw
Zonal Meet after leaving a big leap that they were losing their energy until
behind their contenders from T.R. they could no longer sustain to catch
Yangco Catholic Educational Institute, up with her. “I knew from the start
Luzon Technical Institute, Valiant that I will win because I have seen
Educational Institute and SMNHS so many techniques from my former
Extension during the District Meet experiences in the Milo marathon, and
at T.R. Yangco Memorial School, true enough, my strategy in this fight
Sept. 19-20. worked!” exclaimed Fulguerras. Squeezing brains out. The two checkmaters, Bryan Ringor and Jullar Sagpan of
Ramelo, Fulguerras, and Caseres Caseres competed in a series SMNHS prove their wits the best as they send other chess masters in the District into
-all fourth year students are consistent of rounds: 100, 200 and 800 meter- early doom.

Sagpan, Ringor quell

champions in the District Meet in the run. He was able to sweep all the
John Eric Caseres: Run for your life! past years. rounds without much effort. “They
“I vowed not to lose since this is only seem strong and fast but in
my last year to compete as a student reality, they are not,” said Caseres
of SMNHS; I want my school to be
proud of me,” said Ramelo.
“800 meter dash is quite long but
describing the sprinters from other
teams. “Hanggang porma lang sila,”
he added.
district chess masters
my opponents’ determination to reach All three said they practiced hard Racel A. Galamay
the finish line made me exert some by running along the stretch of the
more speed only to find out in the end shoreline every morning in Barangay Jullar Sagpan and Bryan Ringor, elimination round in the school level.
that it was only me who reached the San Miguel. They were confident chess wizards of SMNHS overpowe- Although he is a tough contender,
end,” she continued. that they will again win in the Zonal ered the wits of local high school Bryan just couldn’t learn my tricks and
Fulguerras on the other hand was Meet as they continue conditioning grand masters in the District Meet, could hardly read my mind so I could
dubbed “Milo Girl” for her unusual themselves to be more prepared for Sept. 19-20. just play with full concentration and
Edchelle Fulguerras: Make my day! Sagpan and Ringor found ease,” bragged Sagpan.
technique in dealing with her co- the bigger fight.
themselves face-to-face as only the “I am already in fourth year so

Blue Advocates’ dance-mix snares two of them were left to contend in

the final match. Chess whiz’ from
I have just relinquished my throne
to him as the next chess master in

Best Team Presentation award

TRYCEI, LTI, Valiant and SMNHS- SMNHS, he being in second year,”
Extension all got check mate in the jested Ringor. “Honestly, Jullar is
elimination rounds. really good, but sometimes he is
Evie B. Rodriguez “I never thought that Bryan will being boastful and overly confident;
be my final contender considering that might put him into defeat in his
Team Presentation again and this that we belong to one school but we future games and would have an early
time, the Blue Advocates seized the had to play the match anyway, so that retirement so he has to work on his
trophy.. a champion could be determined,” attitude too,” advised Ringor.
Last year, the Intramural Meet remarked Sagpan. “But I knew that Sagpan was proclaimed champion
started with a team presentation which I would outsmart him because I have chess player in the district during the
replaced the traditional cheering learned his moves well during the awarding ceremonies, Sept. 20.

Ami, Pascual, Asiao to join

competition. This year, the same
austere presentations were shown.
Students enjoyed more in
preparing for their team presentation

district sepak team

than in cheer dances. They didn’t
mind even if it took them until
night practicing. As a result,
well organized talents and great
opportunity for more students to join
were observed. The longest and the toughest. The Blue Advocates show their synchronized foot Eden B. Rodriguez
In this year’s team presentation, and hand works with complicated body movements in an almost 10-minute presentation
Sepak takraw players John Allain not go to others because we are both
the Blue Advocates reigned adjudged as the best.
Ami, John Paul Pascual and Jefferson SMNHSs anyway,” he added.
supreme. With their unique style, Mrs. Jane Callo observed that the “We admit their presentation was Asiao were among the selected players “T he “k ickers” f rom the
grooves, costume and music mix, Red Warriors’ and Yellow Smashers’ more difficult; a lot of complicated, for the District Team to compete in the Extension School have ball control
they, despite having the fewest team presentation didn’t seem to fast movements and formations were Zonal Meet at Bobulon Elementary and it seemed like they were really
participants, captured the taste of the be catchy. However, there was done; there is no point for comparison School, San Felipe, Zambales, Nov. focused unlike the other teams who
jury: Mr. Ricardo Evangelista, Mrs. sportsmanship in the clash and the because ours was a very simple 13-14. just thought of winning to the extent
Michelle A. Mejica and Mr. Ju-Rey Blue Advocates shook hands with the presentation,” explained Junalyn The three sepak frontliners from of losing focus on the game; but
R. Foronda. two other teams. Lateral from the Yellow Smashers.

Are they crazy? - Pacman

SMNHS were matched with SMNHS given enough time for more practice,
our players could actually outbest

Smashers mate
Extension in the championship game
during the District Meet at T.R. the Extension School players,”
Yangco Memorial School, Sept. 19- commented Mr. Gerry Balbuena,

foes in finals
20. The Extension school emerged SMNHS-Main sepak takraw trainer-
(from p.12) victorious making the Main School coach.
smaller fighter, in this case Council since there’s no title at stake. settle on the second place. The three, along with two others
Pacquiao, ends up victorious. The GAB is the government “Extension School players are from Luzon Technical Institute and
Racel A. Galamay “It is not the size that matters body regulating professional sports already former Zonal Meet players but seven from the Extension School
but the fighting heart,” wrote boxing in the Philippines, and included in its that was the time when they were still were chosen by Mr. Johnny Paje, the
Dave Torrefranca of the Yellow
analyst and North Cotabato Vice Gov. powers is the issuing of licenses with students of the Main School,” recalled Extension School trainer-coach.
Smashers outsmarted all the
Manny Piñol who went for a knockout the power to revoke, too. Ami. “So I still feel like the title did
aspiring checkers as he used his Pacquiao
Sicilian opening to beat Jonathan victory for Pacquiao. Keith Keizer, executive director Dela Hoya
Manalabe and Joey Santos, both Pacquiao, now in the US gearing of the NSAC, told www. inside-
from Blue Advocates in the chess up for the highly anticipated match sports.com that NSAC had “approved
finals, Sept. 20. that could gross $100 million in the fight” and is only body that has
Torrefranca, a senior, defeated earnings, couldn’t believe what’s “jurisdiction over the fight.”
his opponents with 18 moves as his going on. Keizer said any cancellation
Queen finished the business. “Are they only after the publicity?” of Pacquiao’s license will not have
Manalabe and Santos admitted he reportedly asked. any “effect or impact” on the NSAC
that they really had a hard time Pacquiao said he wouldn’t enter decision allowing Pacquiao to fight
putting Torrefranca down as his into a fight if he thinks there’s no chance Dela Hoya in Las Vegas
moves are hardly predictable. of winning, a sentiment being shared by Lawyer Rodrigo Salud, the WBC
“They are both good but they his trainers led by Freddie Roach. founding secretary-general, said in
need to eat a lot more rice before The Nevada State Athletic recent reports that the cancellation
they can beat me,” said Torrefranca. Commission is the only body that of Pacquiao’s license by the GAB
has jurisdiction over the fight, and not “cannot be done unilaterally and
“Joke!” he added.
the GAB or even the World Boxing without a proper hearing.” “It is not the size that matters but the fighting heart.”
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Blue Advocates lead Intrams ‘08 with 645.2 pts
Accumulating a total of 645.2 points while the Yellow Smashers search for Mr. and Ms. Intramural ’08 anticipated most of Santos’ moves. the Advocates, their volleyball team
points, the Blue Advocates led copped 499.5 points landing second in which Yellow Smashers’ Leo Gerrad Jack Sardeña and John Rannel captain George Bautista with the
the overall standing among the and third great, respectively. Marc Lazaro and Sports Club’s Romalyn Agasa bagged the golds in high jump cooperation of his teammates walloped
three competing teams until the The Advocates’ victory started Aparri were adjudged winners. The and 100-meter run adding up hefty their way to the championship match
end of the Intramural Meet, Sept. with their grooves and moves in their Advocates’ candidates Criselle Lynne points for the Advocates chest. and thus brought home the victory to
19-20. team presentation in a dance remix in Macomb and Robert Aniceto settled Niniemei Rafon and Carmina their camp.
The Blue Advocates went which they showed different unique as 1st runner-up and as 2nd runner-up Fernandez trampled the Smashers The campus was field with noise
frantic upon being proclaimed as the moves with their ‘lucky charm’ named respectively; Macomb also captured the and Warriors duo in badminton girls as the advocates clapped and shouted
overall champion. Shouts and cheers ‘Tiling’ a.k.a. Christine Joy Borja. In Best in Talent award. division while John Rannel Agasa, that made the Red Warriors and Yellow
lingered in the school open field as their dance, they were able to please In the games, the Advocates’ Joey Ian Pascual and Russel Cariño moved Smashers deaf and mum. The overall
Mr. Romulo Canonizado announced the jury who arrived at a unanimous Santos tried all his known tricks to bring their heads and kicked all the barriers champion’s trophy was received by
the overall scores. decision in the Advocates’ favor. home the crown in chess match but up to the finals and won - additional Mrs. Josefina Jesybel De Leon, team
Mrs. Rosario Ramirez, one of However, their representatives he failed to beat the Smashers’ chess gold points for the Advocates. manager of first year Blue Advocates.
the Team Managers of the Advocates were not able to grip the crown in the master Dave Torrefranca who smartly In addition to the winnings of Other team managers of the Blue
said, “I have witnessed how they Advocates were Mrs. Fabia Balaoing

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Smashers and Red Warriors in for third year and Mr. Noel Alber for
almost all the events.” fourth year.
The Red Warriors bagged 607.5 Eden B. Rodriguez

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Lazaro, Aparri crowned Mr., Ms. Intrams

Nessa Marie Rull
Leo Gerrad Marc Lazaro and Romalyn while the Best in Sports Wear award
Aparri, from Yellow Smashers and were snatched by Lazaro and Aparri
Sports Club respectively, were who were in a surfing and horse back-
adjudged as this years Mr. and Miss riding attire respectively.
Intrams in a pageant at the SMNHS One of the judges, Mr. Ricardo
open field, Sept. 10. Evangelista enunciated, “If only
John Allain Ami of the Red Ami did well in the question and
Warriors and Crisselle Lynne Macomb answer portion, he should have
of the Blue Advocates, Robert Aniceto won the title; Lazaro did very well!
of the Blue Advocates and Cassandra Congratulations!”
Reyes of yellow Smashers, and Jay The jury was composed of Mrs.
Carlo Buado of the Sports Club and
Imee Luz Sales of the Red Warriors
Michelle Mejica from San Rafael
Technical Vocational High School De Guzman represents
SMNHS in Mutya ng
landed as first, second and third San Felipe; Mr. Ju-Rey Foronda from
runners-up respectively. Zambales Academy, San Narciso; and
Intramural icons. Leo Gerrad Marc Lazaro and Romalyn Aparri with their proud Ami and Macomb who both did a Mr. Ricardo Evangelista from San Nicolas
smiles in this year’s search for Mr. and Ms. Intramural Meet. singing stint grabbed the Best in Talent Elementary School, San Antonio.
Palarong Pambayan
Are they crazy? Basketball off-campus no more Mary Joy Parañal
Since the Palarong Pambayan was

- Pacman
originally scheduled prior to the

I
Intramural Meet, no one was yet
n the past Intramural Meets, of discussion in nearly every nook only a very few student-spectators
qualified to represent the school for
Manny Pacquiao was simply laughing basketball has always been and cranny of the school vicinity. could watch the excitement of the
the Mutya quest.
off what’s considered as a late, ill- played out of the campus Everybody seems to really love this clashing teams.
With this, Miss Intrams 2007
advised and desperate attempt to have because the school has no court game. It will be loved all the more in N o w, f r e t n o m o r e . T h e
Almira Anessa De Guzman, a fourth
his Dec. 6 fight with Oscar dela Hoya where the game could held. This SMNHS because students can play it covered court is here to shield
year student was chosen by the
in Las Vegas called off, Abac Cordero school year, basketball was not in the covered court every now and SMNHS from this deprivation.
teachers and principal to represent
of the Philstar News Service wrote in included in the list of games then, rain or shine. The school can now discover and
the school in the search for Mutya ng
his article. that were officially played sports Long before its produce the next top players in the
Palarong Pambayan at T.R. Yangco
for the annual Palarong construction, Intramural PBA or NBA for that matter. Who
Pampaaralan. Next year, editorial Meet officials had to make
“Are they crazy?” was Pacquiao’s Memorial School, Sept. 19.
immediate reaction, according to knows? It may be too ambitious
De Guzman’s personality and
someone very close to him, to those it will be one of the most request for permission to but dreams as they are can be
exposure plus a non-conventional
calling for the cancellation of his sought-after game. The first ever use a basketball court in a nearby plaza realized even by the ‘smallest’
talent via an interpretative dance to
boxing license. basketball tournament will debut or in the Youth Center. Then players, of all men. Just like the covered
the song of Joey Ayala titled Lumiyab
Rufus Rodriguez, a congressman in the newly constructed SMNHS along with the teacher-game-officials, court, it all started with a dream,
Ka were her most potent edge over
from Cagayan de Oro, suggested that Covered Court. had to go out of the campus for the a wish, an attempt, a request. Now
the other candidates representing the
Dela Hoya is just too big and too Basketball is considered as a game. What’s so unnerving is that, it is standing proud; its arms wide
three other secondary schools in the
strong for Pacquiao, and the lawmaker major event in the Intramural Meet. students could not feel the presence of open for students’ development.
district.
is against the fight. Most of the students can relate the game during the Intrams because Thanks to the provincial
Judy Ann Canda from Luzon
Saying he was concerned with well when this sport is the subject government under the benevolent
Technical Institute was proclaimed
Pacquiao’s safety, he has asked the leadership of Honorable Amor
Binibining Palaro while SMNHS’ bet,
Games and Amusements Board under D. Deloso.
De Guzman, settled as second runner-
chairman Eric Buhain to try to stop the up. Her escort was Mr. Intrams 2007
fight by canceling Pacquiao’s boxing Manuel Garcia.
license. “My experiences in the previous
But it may be a little too late. pageants and the activities and shows
The fight contract has already like The Awakening in school helped
been signed, and tickets to the 17,000- me face bigger crowds like that of the
seat MGM Grand Arena being sold District Meet; it was a good source
out just hours after organizers started of strength and confidence which I
selling them. greatly need in my plan to join in
Dela Hoya, 35, stands 5’10 1/2 future beauty contests,” revealed De
and has a reach of 73 inches while Guzman a.k.a. Ara.
Pacquiao, 29, stands 5> 6» with “She did a good fight; as for me,
a reach of 67 inches, a very big she has the most beautiful face and
difference in boxing. body; she has to give more emphasis
It won’t be the first time however, on improving her projection and ability
such a disparity would be seen on top of to answer questions more fluently,”
the ring, and in some instances, the revealed Mr. Ricardo Evangelista, one
Are they.../p.11 of the judges.
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