6 FE AT U R E

BY: JENNY ROCIMA

Schooling is a Mr. Juanito Cuizon,

fun thing. But when a bakery’s owner
we undergo this giv es v ol untary
process we may contribution to the
find somewhat a school that helps
wall traps us in con- students in need in
tinuing. But as we paying their
all know, everything P420.00 school fees
has a key on every- that is a require-
thing. There are ment of every stu-
tools that can de- dent every year.
stroy barriers and On the other
let us move on. hand, Regina Coeli
Poverty. One Educat ional Pro-
word but surely gram run by the
enough to destroy Mary Queen of
our future. Rafael Heaven Missionaries
Lentejas Memorial handed students
School of Fisheries s c h o ol s u p pl ie s .
has been given There are about 48
support by the two beneficiaries.
great programs
It is nice to
nam el y; Regina
see that there are
Coeli Educational
still helping hands
Program and Pan-
de Pane Program. that somewhat be-
These programcome a light to
gives support andpeople in need. It is
assistance to thebig help for every
individual that were
students in their fi-
nancial needs. given the chance
Pande Pane to change the fu-
Program owned by ture.

BY: AREIS MISPEROS

Hard work and per- through the road of ab- en out to the student down the barrier of suc-
severance is the key to solute darkness and to who has the capacity and cess.
success. A success that seek the glorious suc- self-esteem to surpass Success comes in
crumble down a big wall cess. the obstruction of life. A
life if you will never give
of challenges. Through Graduation day is student who tolerate on
up on what you have
the darkness path suc- not the end of a journey pursuing their dreams
been dreaming of, the
cess made to overcome but the start of it to the and to face the future
the waves of obstacle with confidence and failures and problems
real world of hindrances you have encountered,
and to conquer mountain and unknown. It is a day knowledge without los-
peak of obstruction. ing their enthusiasm. only act as your encour-
full of happiness, excite-
agement to fight back
Success is the pot ment and tears. The only Achievements are
and to not lose hope, be-
of gold in the end of eve- day that you will be able the things that you have
ry rainbow, it comes in to see mixed emotions done or conquer. It can cause it only comes to a
many different ways and of your peers and family. also change the charac- person that have deter-
path, sometimes it may teristic of a person to mination and courage to
Every school celebrate
took long for a person to graduation day, a cere- become braver, stronger explore the illustrious
find it but it can be and smarter than he/she world.
mony wherein diplomas
found by a person who and certificates are giv- believes to go through
has the courage to go up and downs to bring
 VOLUME IV TINAMBACAN, CALBAYOG CITY JANUARY—DECEMBER 2018

SAIL TO EXCEL: RLMSF standing strong on its 47th year.

Thru Hon. Jackson’s effor ts

DA Calbayog donates P1.26M
motorized banca
BY: REGINE ANTHONY S. MAMULANG
Editor-in-Chief

The Department of Agriculture gives

away three (3) motorized banca with complete
accessories (complete set of fishnets) amount-
ing to ₱1.26 Million through the effort of City
Councilor, Hon. Jessie Jackson.
“ As a fishery school, passion to help alleviate the
RLMSF should have all school in terms of its equip-
necessary equipment espe- ment and supplies to better
cially in practical applica- serve the learners and even
tion in order for students to its community. It has been
learn easily,” said Hon. Jes- his longtime dream to help
sie J. Jackson. The school is the school that molded him
identified as a Technical as to what he has become
Vocational School with today. SAKAYAN: Hon. Jessie Jackson delivering his message upon the delivery of the three donated motor botts.

RLMSF holds Brigada 2018

specialization in Aqua-
Fishery. One of its
offerings is Fish Capture.
The teachers of this subjects
don’t have enough equip-
ment and supplies to really
assess learner’s knowledge
in practical applications.
On October 25,
2017, during the Opening
Program of the School
Based Management (SBM)
Level of Practice Validation
by DepEd RO8 Representa-
tives headed by Dr. Ramon
P. Daga, Chief of FTAD,
Hon. Jessie J. Jackson his
On March 2018 the
three motorized banca was
finally delivered to the
school. The principal, Mr.
Romeo D. Castante wel-
comed and accepted the
equipment with a very
grateful heart.
At present, the three
motorboats are kept by the
school and are utilized by
the TVE Fish Capture
Teachers in their teaching
instruction and in their actu-
al practice in Samar Sea of
the theories learned inside
the classroom.
BY: ARLEE CASSEY C. DABALOS
You can tell clean environment May 28 – June 2, morning until 4 o’
that children are and good facilities 2018. Teachers, clock in the after-
excited for the new for effective learn- parents, Brgy. offi- noon.
school year when ing. In order to cials and most stu-
The Brigada
they couldn’t stop make sure that the dents participated
Eskwela was suc-
telling their parents learners can go to in cleaning the sur-
cessfully finished
to buy them new school with a con- roundings, fixing
because of the co-
school supplies on ducive learning en- broken materials,
operation of the
the first week of vironment, Rafael painting walls and
school administra-
May. As much as Lentejas Memorial mopping floors.
tion and everyone
these students need School of Fisheries Participants in the
who attended the
paper and pencil, conducted its brigade starts from
brigade.
they also need a Brigada Eskwela on 8 o’ clock in the

RLMSF excites yield and blaze of arts

BY: YESHIA A. ENAROBA
NEWS- PAGE 2 EDITORAL- PAGE 4
Rafael Lentejas forms were per- sponding focal per- ga Dinayagan Fes-
GPETCA Homeroom K-POP: Is it about the Memorial School formed by the stu- sonand judges. tival for Grade 10,
PTA officers put in of- looks or is there some- of Fisheries cele- dents namely: Body Every grade level’s and Sinulog Festi-
brated National Painting, Festival assigned festival val for Grades 11 &
fice thing more? Arts Month held Competition, was recognized 12.
last February 8, Folkdance, Group through their gar- Different talents
2018 at RLMSF Singing, Pop Dance ments: Buyugan
FEATURE- PAGE 6 SPORTS- PAGE 8 school ground. (OPM) and grade Festival on Grade
were shown and at
the end, the Grade
level booth. Each 7, Ati-atihan Festi-
Blessings from Cool Smashers beat The event
contest has repre- val on Grade 8, Di-
8 was declared as
started at 7:30am as the champion.
Helping Hands Spikers, 25-24 lively and vigorous sentatives in every nagyan Festival -
level and corre- Grade 9 Panagben-
as feast. Various art
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2

Fisherigians get acquainted

BY: PAUL BRIAN INFANTE
The RLMSF quadrangle was only able to spend time with their class-
filled with blue during the RLMSF ac- mates but they also made great ac-
quaintance party on July 20, 2018. The quaintances. As if the night couldn’t get
sky-themed event started at 3:00 pm. It more thrilling, an on-the-spot search for
was a memorable event for the students King and Queen of the Night took
who looked their finest. place.
The induction of classroom of- The students surely loved the
ficers was also held during the event. party. You can tell from their faces that
The students also enjoyed intermission not only did they make friends for keeps
numbers by selected students. It was an but also a night to remember.
exciting moment for all as they were not
OATH-TAKING: HRPTA Officers being inducted by Mr. Romeo D. Castante,
principal.

GPETCA Home-
room PTA officers
put in office
BY: MARIA MARGARETT B. VILLAMENTO

The GPETCA Induction Homeroom PTA officers

was held on August 3,
2018 at the RLMSF quad-
rangle at 8:00 pm. The par-
ents of the students attend-
ed the ceremony where the
Homeroom PTA officers
FLOWER PHOTO BOOTH: The SSG Officers prepared a photo booth for the students to pose at. will be inducted. The
program started with the
were inducted by taking an
oath with officers of the
same position from all
grade levels and sections.
After the oath-taking,
RLMSF teaching staff pre-
sented a delectable inter-
mission number. Then, an

Grade 10 completers singing of the national an-

them followed by a prayer.
Next is the speeches deliv-
on-the-spot search for
Most Popular Parents was
held. The winner of the

move to Senior high ered by Honorable Jessie

RLMSF held its
3rd moving up on April 3,
2018 in Tinambacan Cov-
ered Court. The Grade 10
completers with their
proud parents filled the
venue for the program at
9:00 am. All teaching and
non-teaching staff of
RLMSF attended the cer-
emony. Some DepEd of-
ficials, GPETCA officers
and barangay officials
were also present in the
above-mentioned event.
The program start-
ed with an opening song
by the completers. Then,
Prince Tresain Clar M.
Jackson and Honorable
Sylvan Ayong. As part of
search was decided by the
highest amount of money
gathered through
BY: ZYRELLE CEELIN L. DURA the tradition, after the mes- “kuratsa”. The representa-
sage of the honorable tives from Grade 7 – Her-
Aballe, with honors, de- Next, Benjie Boy D. Dela guests, they danced to ring took home the crowns.
livered his welcome ad- Buena, with honors, de- “kuratsa” paired with one Lastly, the most awaited
dress. It was followed by livered his words of grati- of our dear teachers and “Sayaw san Kadam-an”
the presentation of candi- tude. The highlight of the the GPETCA muse. The took place.
dates for completion by event was when Hon. Jes-
Mr. Romeo D. Castante, sie Jackson, Calbayog
School Principal II. City Councilor, inspired
the crowd with his speech
The 207 complet-
ers were confirmed by Dr. about his ups and downs.
Raul D. Agban, SDS. The event was in-
Then, the distribution of deed inspirational. Differ-
certificates of completion ent people with different
was presented by Joshua stories and different
Sherwin T. Lim, EPS I – dreams has united in one
LR Manager. After that, success.
awarding of honors, spe-
cial awards and academic
excellence were given to
deserving completers.

NATI O NAL N E W S
Motorists react on EDSA HOV
Policy
Epifanio de los
Santos Avenue (EDSA) is
a popular road here in the
Philippines due to its
overload traffic. Because
of this problem, the Met-
ropolitan Manila Devel-
opment Authority
(MMDA) has suggested
an action to avoid and Quinanola, a motorist, he
lessen the traffic is not against with the
policy because according
The dry run of the
High Occupancy Vehicle to him it is for our own
(HOV) traffic scheme has good. This will not only
commenced on Wednes- be beneficial to the mo-
day, August 15, 2018. torist but to all those who
Despite of the penalty due pass in EDSA. MOVING UP: Mr. Joshua Sherwin T. Lim, EPS 1– LR Manager, delivering his
to violation, Waryn G. message and confirming the candidate for completion.
 VOLUME IV TINAMBACAN, CALBAYOG CITY JANUARY—DECEMBER 2018

sPORTS
Cool Smashers beat
Spikers, 25-24
ARNIS: The players set to attack as the referee gives signal to start the game.

BY: JHON EDWARD ANQUILAN

The RLMSF’S Cool At the third set of the game,
Smashers gained a head start the Smashers didn’t give a single
against their rival Tomaligues Inte- luck to the Spikers, Smashers gave
grated School, climbing their way them a flaming spikes by their
to a 4- set victory 25-24 on Volley- spiker and blocker, Romyr Dublin
ball boys championship game dur- who got 14 points and 2 blocks and
ing the Dist. Selection Meet last, trash the Spikers, 25-20.
July 20, 2018 at opponent’s home COOL SMASHERS: The champions showing their medals with great pride as they pose after
At the last set of the game,
ground. both teams unleashed their over-all the game.
The Spiker led the first set energy to defend their title but the
of the game with the help of their
former star player, Jay Mar Bansag
Smashers proven that no one can
defeat and steal their title as the Crunch time for
Rafaelians
who gained 14 points and crush the Champion for Volleybal boys, the
Smashers 25-21. The defense of smashers ended the game with the
the spikers was getting stronger score of 25-24.
when their spiker and blocker At the end of the game,
joined the game but the smashers
Spikers shown their sportsmanship
#BringHomeTheBacon
didn’t allow themselves to be de-
feated. They stole the crown from and the Smashers getting ready for BY: JHON EDWARD ANQUILAN
the Spikers on the second set of the the Area Meet 2018.
All competing units prove flag raising was done, represented by
game with the score of 25-21.
their ability to excel and rise on their the sports coordinator of each unit.

When Passion
particular field during the District The highlight of the program also
Selection Meet 2018 of Tinambacan took place which is the cheer dance

becomes Action
1 District held and hosted by competition. The Rafaelians got the
Tomaligues Integrated School (TIS) first place while TIS is the second
last July 26-28. place and followed by Malajog Inte-
BY: JOHN ARWIN AMANTIO Before the opening program grated School. After such, the differ-
started, the officiating officials, ent sports events started.
John Rico Tayactac Cajutay, age 17, sev- coaches and sports coordinator at- One of the competitions is
enth of the eight children of his mother tended the first part of the meet, the the search for Mr. & Ms. Siglakas
Analisa Sustisido, and supported by his Solidarity Conference which was 2018 which was won by TIS while
second father Lawrence Aquino, lives JOHN RICO CAJUTAY: A Palarong spearheaded by Mr. Romeo D. Cas- RLMSF and MIS got the second
together in Barangay Tinambacan Sur, Palbansa player in arnis from RLMSF tante, District Sports Coordinator. and third place respectively.
Purok 6. He is currently a grade ten stu- The arrival of the delegates After all the sports competi-
dent and a “palarong pambansa” qualifi- focused only at the matter at hand. He was followed with a parade wherein tions, the most awaited part was
er, under the advisory of Mrs. Diadema said that he didn’t have any regrets or all athletes and coaches with their done which is the awarding of the
Batlangao, an English teacher. whatever because of what he would ac- respective drum corps members par- athletes. The Rafaelians bagged the
complish later on. ticipated. over-all champion and gained 32
John Rico’s favorite sport is The third part of the meet is gold followed by TIS as the 1st run-
gymnastics, however, because of his pas- He voluntarily joined Wushu to learn the opening program wherein the ner up and MIS as the 2nd runner up
sion for martial arts and physical pain as primarily how to defend himself, kick,
he shared “Para maka-experience sakit sa and inflict serious damage to challenging
lawas kay dire ak gitutubal sa balay”, opponents. Because of the remarkable opponents from the intramural, dis- “Palarong Pambansa stationed at
Wushu became the love of his life. strength and movements that he possess- trict, as well as the area meet. He Vigan, Ilocos Sur.
es, his skills were highly recognized by proudly won in the City-Wide Meet,
His story began when Mr. his coach Mrs. Donna A. Masdo, a He placed 5th out of the 23
Reynaldo Velasco, a trainer from Brgy. MAPEH teacher, and later on was select- gaining first place and is privileged to opponents that were present in the
Malopalo, requested data about his ed from a handful of 38 students to rep- qualify in the Evraa held in Calbayog “Palarong Pambansa” competition.
name, height, and weight. During this resent the upcoming sports competi- City. He nervously battled two oppo- Although he didn’t bring the ultimate
time, 38 students voluntarily filled out tion. nents, each having gained a medal in
trophy back home, he felt the accom-
their forms including him. their previous battle (one silver, the plishment of reaching such a level,
He inexhaustibly leveled to other bronze), who were qualifiers in
Because of his determination to the Calbayog City Athletic Associa- came back smiling, and feeling the
the “Palarong Pambansa”. Luckily, he
join the mixed martial arts’ group or tion Meet due to the absence of proudness of the school.
won the battle and was blessed with
Wushu, he gave up gymnastics and the opportunity to proceed to the
7 S C I - TEC H

#WadeNotInFlood Perfect Whatsapp

Beauty
How Can We Prevent BY: ANGELICA ANN GUARIN

Leptospirosis? Advancement in the

Le pt ospi rosi s
i s a r a r e b a c t e ri a l
i n f e c ti o n a p e r so n
c a n ge t f r o m a n i -
mals e sp e c ia l l y
d o gs, r o d e n t s, a n d
farm a ni m al s. It
sp r e a d s t hr ough
their urine and can
c a u se il l n e ss to
so m e p e o p l e t h a t
m a y r e su l t t o m o r -
t a l it y i f n o t t r e a t e d
we l l , b u t h o w d o we
p r e ve n t t h i s?
A pe rson c a n
b e i n f ec t e d b y b e i n g
e x p o se d t o t h e wa -
t e r t ha t h a s u r i ne o f
a n a n i ma l . Ge r m s
BY: JAYSON FEDELIZA
a nd ba c te ri a t ha t
c a use l e pt ospi rosi s
e nt e rs i n a n ope n
wound, nose , m out h
a nd ge ni t a l s. It c a n
a l so be pa sse d
t hrough se x a nd
bre a st fe e di ng. Li ke
fl u, l e pt ospi rosi s
ra re l y l a st s m ore
t ha n a we e k. In
m ost c a se s, whe n a
pe rson ha s t hi s i l l -
ne ss c ol d i s re oc -
c urri ng. In se ve re
c a se s, it ca use s
m uc h se ri ous i ssue s
l i ke c he st pa i n a nd
swol l e n a rm s a nd
l e gs. Whe n t hi s
ha ppe n, i t re qui re s
hospi t a l i za ti on.
T he ri sk of
l e pt ospi rosi s ca n be
a voi de d b y not wa d-
i ng i n wa t e r t ha t i s
c ont a mi na te d wi t h
a ni m al s ’ uri ne , a nd
b y a voi di n g c ont a c t
wi t h pot e nt i al i n-
fe c t e d a ni m al s.
Whe n t he re i s fl ood
do not swi m or
wa de on wa te r e spe -
c i a ll y t hose who
ha ve wounds. Be
sa fe a l wa ys.
science and technology in
many areas has made the
lives of people more ad-
vanced than the ancient
times. This advancement is
directly and positively af-
fecting people’s way of liv-
ing. On the other hand, how-
ever, it is also affecting indi-
rectly and negatively on
people’s health. New inven-
tions in the field of science
and technology are very
necessary in such a modern
world for a country to be
strong and well-developed
than the others. In this com-
petitive world, we need
more technology to be
abreast with the modern so-
ciety that we are in.
Popular applications
like beauty cam/super cute,
super fun self-timer face
slimming, enlarge eyes, real
time make-up is a trend
nowadays. One of the most
prevalent applications today
is the Pitu app. It might col-
lect to much data, but the
benefits that Pitu offers are
endless. From the main
menu, it can access to differ-
ent tools that help in creat-
ing collages. It can also
make a simple edits, mon-
tages and even create ani-
mated GIFS. When done
working with images, it can
be saved or share with
whatsapp contacts.
In order to enhance
the economy and the better-
ment of the people, up-to-
date knowledge on technol-
ogy, science and engineer-
ing are fundamental requi-
sites. If a nation lacks sci-
ence and technology, the
chances of being a devel-
oped country becomes unre-
alizable.

SCIENCE TRIVIAS
He's Lost It
Berry Interesting Deadly adorable

Did you know that pineapples, oranges, Did you know that a cockroach can live Killer whales are actually dolphins
and tomatoes are actually berries? 9 days without its head before it
starves to death?

Amazing Pure Gold I can hear what you ate

He Said No
Grasshoppers have ears in their bel-
Pure gold is so soft that it can be mold- Did you know that Einstein was asked lies.
ed by bare hands. to be the president when the Israeli
president died in 1952? He said no.

When Rain Becomes a Nightmare

Woop! Hush! her beseeching and to-
I hurriedly got up on gether we implored. “You
are the most high, please
my bed to put the pail in
protect us!” Hours had
the sala. Water immediate-
ly dropped on the pail as it passed and the rain finally
stopped. I realized I was
rhythmically overflowed. I
hugging my grandma the
heard my grandma lit the
whole night. I woke her up
match and uttered, “Lord,
and we both checked our
save us!” The dim and som-
house. The sala as well as
ber evening was blazed by
the candlelight on the old the kitchen was a creek for
tadpoles. Some of our stuff
wooden table.
were wiped out. I was ex-
Hosh! Bogs! tremely dismayed for what
I ran forthwith to my happened, espec iall y
grandma who was be- when I saw my favorite
seeching an orison. I joined clothes bought from ukay-
ukay, wet and muddy.
Hence, my grandma ap-
proached me and said,
“Neng, you must still be
grateful because we sur-
vived.”
The barangay offi-
cials visited us as well as our
neighbors. They brought
some relief goods and an
information about the ty-
phoon. From their news, I
ascertained that we are
truly fortunate because we
planted trees, segregated
our garbage and partici-
pated the Clean and
Green program. We are
lucky because we cared
for the environment; it
spared us.
The sun was confi-
dently smiling and binds
happily chirping. Me and
my grandma was fixing the
damages caused by the
storm. I noticed the crucifix
steadily place on the altar, I
looked at the man cruci-
fied on it and spoke to him,
“You are the best, Lord.”
OPINION
K-POP: Is it about the looks or is there something more? -PAGE 4
Fisherigian’s Voice -PAGE 4

will be estab-
The current administration lished without
has displayed their great the least expected
inconvenience to
desire for the federal the community.
amendment to be Because the con-
sultative commit-
passed immediately. It is tee are highly
experienced and
like swallowing food with- knows the true
out chewing. condition of the
Philippines, they
Federalism is ad- government will will not revise the
vertised to help the have to spend more constitution with-
province thrive for than a hundred bil- out the proper and
itself. It gives pro- lion pesos for its careful study or it
vincial state heads implementation. will cause confu-
powers equal to the Transforming our sion or hysteria in
executive branch in government means every government
order to control electing another set branches.
their provincial of officials and Govern-
territory. However, adding officials to ment activities and
if the particular supply the added breakthroughs are
power will be position which the not enough to say
abused, the region- constitution estab- that our lives are
al state will be af- lished. better than before.
E D IT O R I A L fected and it may
start chaos.
The current
administration has
Rest assured that
the amendment of
Another displayed their the current admin-
Social Media: The Physical problem in passing
this amendment is
great desire for the
federal amendment
istration will be the
panacea to the cur-
and Virtual World that the person as-
signed to teach the
to be passed imme-
diately. It is like
rent Philippine sta-
tus and will lead to
people about this swallowing food the success of one
It is no doubt that almost all the world of social media is just as type of government without chewing. another. May it be
people around the world uses dangerous as the world they live has given the peo- This brings people the new political
social media as a bridge to con- in. Posting one’s personal and ple a bad reputa- to suspect a con- breakthrough and a
nect with loved ones from long valuable information on a news- tion. I may say that flict of interest. historical remark
distances and it is also because feed is just as good as exposing the current admin- that will be put in
of social media that users ac- one’s self in the open field of a Thinking
istration is not stra- books and will be
quire the capability of finding raging war with no weapons, that the federal
tegic on how to remembered by the
old friends, meeting new preparations or security. It is for government will be
spread federalism newly established
friends, accessing necessary these reasons that the user must constitution-based,
throughout the Federation of the
information, and engaging in always be very careful when we could assume
Philippines. Philippine regions
endless virtual entertainments. sharing personal information that the federation
and by its citizens.
Social media have had been because they are very easy to be Federalism of the states of the
considered as a crucial gateway taken when carelessly using so- is also costly. The Philippine island
for a lot of people to access in- cial media without caution. The
formation and updates about the information taken, thus, could EDITORIAL STAFF
world.Social media users are probably be used against the
very much blinded by what they user for good or bad intentions 2018– 2019
do in the virtual world that they and could cause serious damage Editor-in-Chief: Regine Anthony S. Mamulang
often tend to see things they do to his reputation, which might Associate Editor: John Arwin T. Amantio
as nothing more than just con- affect him mentally, socially, Managing Editor: Albert Ryan B. Ruga
necting with the people they and physically.
love, but little do they know News Editors: Izzy Sherine T. Enriquez
Social media have their Yeshia Enaroba
about the risks they give to benefits and made the world a Feature Editor: Jenny R. Rocima
themselves the moment they let better place for the people to Claudia Nicole P. Rojo
social media a part of their connect with one another easily Sports Editor: John Edward R. Anquilan
lives. They ignore the precau- and effortlessly, but remember Charmaine S. Reyes
tions of handling their privacy, Sci. & Tech. Editor: Angelica Ann M. Guarin
to always “think before you
personal information and back- Photo Journalists: Jenny Rose R. Sasuya
click” in the virtual world just
ground that oftentimes lead Juliana Clare Combes
as you “think before you act” in Cartoonist: JB Mark A. Arnaiz
them to more danger than that the physical world to avoid dev- Elgie Jamaica Imperial
of what the physical world al-
astating encounters in both. Circulation Lance Phillip C. Serrato
ready have. Users should al- Managers:
ways be aware that the virtual Contributors: Raeven Pandong Ma. Mira P. Gregorio
Vienne Xyra Pacheco Ma. Lira P. Gregorio

The Cons of Federalism Revy Magallano

Jiya Aika Lentejas
Iris L. Miano
Arvee Cassey C. Dabalos
Jayson B. Fedeliza
Zyrelle Ceelin L. Dura

Hidden from Public Sight Jee-mie Q. Olitan Armbea R. Durmiendo

School Paper
It is not the ide- or not, that makes a ment and provincial Coordinator: Corie B. Senolos
ology, political move- country more progres- states. Thus, the head Desktop Publisher: Zyrene Aimee S. Mahilum
ment or neither type of sive and productive. state cannot interfere to English Advisers: : Diadema S. Batlangao Lovely P. Miano
government that makes Jonalyn D. Ygbuhay Mieshery A. Layong
Federalism is the decisions of the re- Jorene P. Basbas Jovelyn F. Enriquez
a country strong nor both an ideology and a gional states except if it Frelyn S. Senolos Winston M. Borja
progressive. It is the political movement concerns with the na-
determination of every which gives equal pow- tional interest like Romeo D. Castante
individual or citizen; in er to the head govern- peace and order. Secondary School Principal II
a government position Consultant
4 OPINION

K-POP: Is it about the looks or is there

something more? BY: MA. LIRA P. GREGORIO

FANDOM CRAZE: K-Pop boy band, Wanna One, posed for the poster of their world tour, ONE: THE WORLD. (SWING ENTERTAINMENT PHOTO)
“The Kids went gaga over the overused line, “Why do you
Wanna One tonight, and imagine listen to music with lyrics you
P13,000 tickets and kids get their don’t understand?” Even with very
parents to spend for songs the lyr- little English in the lyrics, it’s still
ics of which hindi naman nai- not enough to
intindihan ng Pinoy! The phenom get the message Kpop is a proof
is worldwide. It’s the look, I think!of Korean
All KPop concerts I’ve been to are songs. Which that even with the
filled with screaming kids na nila- lead to people
lagnat! Basta, malaki ang contribu- concluding that language barrier,
tion ng Pilipinas sa ekonomiya ng kpop stans are
Korea.” This was the post of Kori- only enamored music has no barri-
na Sanchez – Roxas after watching with the idols’
the concert of the K-pop group, visuals. Kpop er. For music a uni-
Wanna One, who held the last leg idols
of their first world tour in the Phil-
go
through a lot of versal language.
ippines on August 31, 2018. The pressure to
Rated K host went to the concert to maintain their
feature the group in the television “good image”. Not only does
magazine show. The whole Kpop “good image” refer to their person-
community in the Philippines came ality, it also pertains to their ethe-
in defense of the fandom. real looks. This is why idols wear
The most annoying ques- really good make-up and flashy
tion that kpop fans probably hear is outfits. Their obsession with ap-
pearances is on another level to the their idols for years before debut-
point where they set make up and ing them to assure their quality.
fashion trends. From BB creams to Not only are they trained to sing or
denim skirts, it’s all Kpop inspired. rap well, but they’re also trained to
Cosmetic sur- dance in synchrony. Some idols
gery is also like Seventeen and Bigbang are
one of the also involved in composing, pro-
booming ducing, lyric writing, rap making
trends in the and even choreography – making.
Kpop industry. For non-producing idols, their
Though idols agencies hire professional produc-
often deny ers and choreographers. They al-
plastic surgery ways try to give their fans new
rumors, their concept. And if you’ve been to a
“before” or pre
-debut photos
kpop concert, you’ll be more
amazed as fanchants and
tell otherwise lightsticks fill the venue.
and the results Kpop is indeed in a world
are outstanding. On the other of its own. If you give it time,
hand, only people who have not you’ll see how their all about qual-
listened to any kpop songs or seen ity. Kpop is a proof that even with
any kpop music videos would say the language barrier, music has no
without second thought that “It’s barrier. For music a universal lan-
the looks.” Kpop agencies train
guage.

Fisherigian’s Voice
K-POP or Korean POP which refers to the Korean trends including fashion, dra-
mas and idols has indeed invaded the country. And one of the biggest fans of
which are the students who follow the Korean style in their fashion, dance
moves and even language. With this “invasion” happening, many observe that

GATHERED BY: JERIEL C. CACHO Honestly, at first I didn’t like seeing students
I think it’s okay that students idolize Korean
dressing up like Korean stars or idols be-
stars or love K-POP in all aspects but I just
cause I think that it just suits Koreans but
hope that they will not forget who they real-
now I have already embraced this trend. It’s
ly are. But as they say, we are all Filipinos, no
actually fun. I think that’s why many love it.
matter how we dress and how we talk.
- Ms. Gorgeous Muah
- Baby Lkrits

For me it’s okay that the students have fun

with K-POP songs and dance steps because it
is their decision.
- Mongoloid

I agree that students are K-POP fans but I I think that K-POP entertains some
don’t agree that they get addicted to it and Filipinos because it’s fun. Even if we don’t
abuse it. understand their song, it’s still so amazing.
- Pandak Kami
- BangTwicePink
 BY JENNY ROCIMA

Building block of the world that leads to the

greatest invention of the world, an element that
creates and unites the universe, a key to a harmo-
nious relationship and united nation – that is
language.

Every year we Filipinos celebrate and recall

things that unite everyone of us – our language,
Filipino. Through Manuel L. Quezon, Father of
Filipino language who took the road and led us
in embracing the Filipino language, making us
one, unified and harmonious.

Agelessly continuing and patronizing our language, on

the month of August, we have again acclaimed and in-
spired the spirit and soul of every Filipino. through
music, dance, poem and other works of art, we reflect
ourselves and reminisce the genesis of every Filipi-
no; the beginning of every one of us. It recalls and
reminds everyone of us how important our language is.

Language is the door that opens us to rest of the

world. Without it, we are like a puzzle missing its
most important piece, a building without a base,
and an ocean without water – simply incomplete.
Beyond all of the things that exist on this di-
mension, nothing can ever be on top of language
which is the origin and bridge of everyone.

Language is a missing piece of all for without it,

everything would be senseless and meaningless.