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LaSallian VOL. XLVI NO. 1 • THE OFFICIAL STUDENT PUBLICATION OF DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY • 10 JUNE 2005
BY FELICE ANN CARIASO
Shortly after being proclaimed as the new Dean of the College of Engineering, Dr. Pag-asa Gaspillo of the Chemical Engineering Department has reaped yet another honor. According to the DLSU Newsletter, Dr. Gaspillo won the grand prize at the fifth National Academy of Science and SEE NEW DEAN, PAGE 2
SC, Admin disagree on transparency issue
SC calls for greater transparency ARVIN ALCANAR JO
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FELICE ANN CARIASO
Bastion of freedom. This silhouette of the Lapu-lapu shrine along Roxas Blvd. is a constant reminder of our ancestors' valiant fight for freedom.
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rompted by administrative decisions and policies last school year that allegedly bypassed them, the Student Council (SC) is pushing for representation in “more powerful councils” this year. SC President Army Padilla called for greater transparency transparency from the Administration, this in spite of the fact that students are represented in all university committees. “There’s still more powerful councils or groups in the admin wherein the students are not represented, that decide on matters,” she reasoned out. Padilla identified the Operations Council, transparency of its officers. To prove that they Council of Deans, and Board of Trustees as want to heighten the accountability of SC the university bodies which have superior deci- Officers, Padilla said that this school year only sion-making functions in the University University.. The Legislative Assembly (LA) Representatives and Operations Council is headed by Executive Executive Committee (EXECOM) Members Vice President Dr. Carmelita Quebengco and of the SC will be allowed to act as student is composed mainly of administrative officials. representatives in University Committees. In This body is primarily responsible for financial the past, appointed officers or lay persons of decisions. The latest instance of the Council’s the officers’ choice have represented the SC actions is the purchase and installation of the in the committees. Lack of prior knowledge, Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras, concern, and accountability prompted the SC estimated to cost around one million pesos, to discontinue the said practice. despite the call for austerity by DLSU System President Bro. Armin Luistro FSC. Sufficient transparency The Council of Deans (COD) meanwhile The FA, on the other hand, does not share is composed of the deans from the six col- the SC’s push for greater transparency in the leges, the Dean of Student Affairs, as well as University. Ramon Enriquez, FA President, a representative from the Faculty Association recounted their negotiation with the Adminis(FA). This group is considered as the highest tration for their new faculty manual which took decision-making body in DLSU. It may be effect this school year. He said that except for recalled that the COD reversed the decision a misinterpretation regarding the provision of of the Discipline Office (DO) in the celebrated requiring faculty members to earn a doctoral Dasha Boulton case. Finally, prominent figures, degree in order to achieve full-time status, alumni, administrators, and Christian Brothers the negotiation went well as the Administramake up the Board of Trustees, which oversees tion was very open to their proposals and vice major decisions. versa. “I feel that they [the Administration] have been very transparent in telling us what they plan to do in the University,” Enriquez Strong student representation Padilla admitted that some decisions last ended. year were not consulted with the SC, such Jose Ronello Bartolome, CCS faculty, beas the shift to the Transformative Learning lieves that the Administration is transparent; Pedagogy, though in principle the SC has however, it is a delayed transparency. transparency. During nothing against it. But Padilla stated that not the CCS-COE merger talks, many CCS faculty all decisions made were without student repre- and students were confused as to where the sentation, such as the purchase and installation rumors originated. The Administration kept of CCTV cameras. She added that then SC silent at this early stage. (See ar ticle on merg VP-Operations Aikee Esmeli actually repre- ers, page 7) sented the SC in the process of making the said decision but failed to properly communicate Transpar Transparency ency is a compromise the matter to the EXECOM in order to make Bro. Armin meanwhile believes that a stand. Thus, she emphasized that the SC’s transparency is not making everything public goal is the manner of representation and not but rather giving access to full information to merely the number of student r epresentatives people entitled to it and requires dialogue. in university bodies. He asserted that this kind of transparency is On its part, the SC is trying to achieve present. “We are not hiding anything, but democratic, effective, and efficient student sometimes people are protective of information governance through accountability and because it is also used by other groups in the SEE SC CALLS, PAGE PAGE 3
DLSU guilty of unfair CCTV cameras installed despite SC opposition labor practice MICHELLINE KUON
ROBERT ROYCE ZUÑIGA
Despite steady but overdue opposition by the Student Council (SC) to the acquisition of Closed Circuit Television Camera System (CCTV), installation of the surveillance camera system around DLSU will still push through. A total of 32 cameras are scheduled to be fully installed in designated strategic places around the University within the first term of this school year. The CCTV camera is a modern technology wherein cameras are linked to monitors with constant connection. These cameras are mainly used for visual surveillance designed to monitor all the variety of rooms, spaces and activities.
No one is above the law. The Eleventh Division of the Court of Appeals found De La Salle University (DLSU) guilty of unfair labor practice against the DLSU Employee’s Association-NAFTEU (DLSUEA-NAFTEU) (DLSUEA-NAFTEU) in a decision rendered March 4, 2005. DLSU had previously filed a petition to reverse the rulings of Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Patricia Santo Tomas dated November 17, 2003 and January 20, 2004, which the court denied. The SC’s plight The 2003 ruling declared that DLSU was guilty of Unfair Labor The SC believes that this undertaking is an irony to the Practice by refusing to bargain collectively and by interfering with the DLSUEA members’ right to self-organization. DLSU filed a motion for Administration’s upholding of austerity measures. With the reconsideration following this ruling, arguing that collective bargaining University trying to cut down on expenses, such as water and electricity, the installation of CCTV cameras would certainly enrequires the proclamation of DLSUEA’s elected officers. Since proclamatail not only a shelling out of money to purchase the equipment, tion of elected officers had not yet occurred, the University could not but also additional consumption of electricity electricity.. collectively bargain with the Union. Furthermore, SC President Army Padilla states that, “It However, the 2004 ruling of the DOLE Secretary denied the Uni versity’s motion because the “law and the rules prohibit the filing of any [installation of CCTV cameras] would [also] create a culture further motion to reconsider,” as the 10-page decision stated. The court where someone is watching you all the time, thus, hampering a affirmed the ruling by stating in its decision that, “non-proclamation of liberal environment.” Padilla believes the students were not properly represented the newly elected union officers cannot be used as an excuse to fulfill the at the time the committee was discussing the acquisition of the duty to bargain collectively.” CCTV cameras. According to her, “it was never brought up in Moreover, the court stated that DLSU violated the union members’ right to self-organization when it removed the decision of the Secretary the EXECOM [Executive Committee] meeting last year and other officers did not know about it.” of Labor dated July 28, 2003 from the Union’s Bulletin Board. This However, since the necessary pieces of equipment have been decision ordered the school to stop from refusing to bargain collectively bought and are already being installed, the SC only hopes that and to resume negotiations with the union. Likewise, it happened when the University harassed union members from freely campaigning in the the CCTV cameras are going to be used for the purpose and on You're being watched! Newly-installed CCTV cameras the designated places they are meant for. hover above the University's vital installations. campus during the election for union officers and when it has shown SEE DLSU GUILTY, PAGE 3
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Adjustment difficulties continue to haunt students
DO, SC identify inappropriate slippers ROBERT ROYCE ZUÑIGA
ROSS VERGEL DELANTAR AND GAYLE GUZMAN
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The Student Council (SC) and the Discipline Office (DO) convened last May 27 to discuss the issue regarding the banning of slippers in the University. The meeting took place for the S C and the DO to address the growing concern of students regarding the policy. It may be observed that in the first few weeks of classes, Discipline Officers performed rampant reprimanding of students caught wearing inappropriate slippers. However, students who have been caught until this week violating the new policy will not be given a minor offense. Moreover, the discussion between the two sectors centered on the clarification of what kind of slippers would be appropriate inside the campus and those that are not. In line with this, the SC, as part of their mandate “to consistently protect and defend the rights of the students,” proposed certain specifications that would determine the slippers considered as inappropriate. What to Avoid Following their deliberation, the SC and the DO have come up with th ree qualifications that must be met in order to classify a slipper as appropriate or inappropriate. Thong style slippers, which have “straps joint at one point between the first two toes”, as well as those that are entirely made of rubber, synthetic or not, and foam, are considered inappropriate. According to the agreement, the “entirety of the slippers is limited to what is visible to the eye” as well. Also listed as a prohibited kind of slipper are flats with wedges and a base height exceeding three-fourths of an inch. Sli ppers with soles that are flat on the ground and have a base height of three-fourths of an inch, on the other hand, are appropriate. All other slippers that do not fall under the categories that the DO and SC have agreed on are also regarded as appropriate and could be worn inside DLSU. Implementation Student Council President Army Padilla, through an email, stated that the DO will not catch students wearing inappropriate slippers for the next two weeks. This is to allow for the dissemination of the agreed-upon policy. Full implementation of the policy will start on June 13.
Partisanship issue opens anew
ia, a College of Business and Economics (CBE) who adjusted are also required to pay P70 for the reprinting student, has been lining up since 5:30 in the of their Enrollment Assessment Form (EAF). morning to obtain a number card distributed Assuming that 1000 students underwent late adjustat 7:00am that would allow her to adjust. She was able to ment, and each of these students paid P220 for the late adadjust six hours later. justment fee and the EAF reprinting, the OUR has generated Due to poor information dissemination, implementa- an amount of P220,000 for the late adjustment. tion of the online regular adjustment caused long lines of To believes that the root of the problem must be adconfused students during the late adjustment period that dressed. “Why is there a need to pay for reprinting of EAF happened from May 23 to 27. and late adjustment fee? And where does this fee go? Will The Enrollment Committee for SY 2004-2005 approved it go back to the student services as well?” Currently, To the implementation of the new online regular adjustment assumes that the fees go to College Funds, but the SC will system. Last May 21, the online regular adjustment period conduct a further study on this matter. was only for students who incurred failures during th e third term of the SY 04-05. Preventivemeasures Because of the tricky adjustment process, the late adjustment was extended to five days as requested by To. This Resultof Miscommunication The Office of the University Registrar (OUR) anallowed most students to adjust their schedules despite the nounced the changes through dlsu_announce and other initial confusion. online mailing lists to the Lasallian community in March. For the meantime, To encourages students who adjusted However, Student Council VP for Academics Oliver To felt due to new or dissolved sections and other unexpected cases that the OUR’s publicity effort was not enough. to approach their respective College Assembly Presidents or Students who wanted to adjust but did not incur any the Office of Vice President for Academics (OVP-Acad) in failure during the previous term thought they would be able cases that the late adjustment fee was not waived. to adjust during regular adjustment. Since the information On June 14, the Enrollment Committee of the OVPregarding the changes did not reach all students, these Acad will have a meeting to draft a proposal to lengthen onstudents later realized on the regular adjustment day itself, line adjustment to three days, where one day will be given to forcing them to adjust during the late adjustment period. no failures and cross enrollees. Further, specific adjustment Two University Academic Calendars circulated in the issues per department like CBE quota grades will be covered. internet caused further confusion among students. As of press time, the OVP-Acad has drafted a system wherein the Reprinting fee of the EAF will be removed. Rushedimplementation? University Registrar Edwin Santiago stated there was no Old Adjustment Trends rush in implementing the online regular adjustment system. Prior to the new policy, adjustments are done after every The system was already prepared for implementation two online enrollment. Adjustment is divided into three periods. years ago. It did not push through due to the request of a The Early Adjustment period is designed for students with student representative for valid reasons. under load schedules (less than 12 units), transferees and It was only during last SY that the Enrollment Com- returnees. If a student has incurred any failures during the mittee finally agreed to implement the said system. He also past term, they will be entertained during the regular adjuststressed that former VP for Academics Arianne Jimenez was ment period. Finally, the late adjustment period was only for present when the implementing guidelines were discussed students, who belong to dissolved sections during the first in the committee. week of classes for the opening of new sections. However, a new adjustment trend began to surface, which caught the attention of the OUR. Many students who NoQuestionsAsked availed of late adjustment did not belong to the category of Because of the sudden upsurge of students wanting to adjust for convenience, the Enrollment Committee has de- students the period originally catered to. The Enrollment cided to entertain students, who wanted to adjust in the late Committee saw that majority of students’ purpose in adjustadjustment period, without questions asked but in return a ing was for convenience and no longer the reasons that they P150 fee called the Late Adjustment Fee. Moreover, students were intended for.
SC thrusts focus on student welfare
DONELLE GAN
“It has come to my attention that some of the Student Council [SC] officers are violating the ethical standards of the Student Council when it comes to partisanship.” This is what Arden Atienza, Chairperson of the Ethics Committee, voiced in his letter to the SC. Dan Dizon, College Assembly President of the College of Engineering (COE), said the issue started when Chuck Chang of COE, a Santugon member, wore yellow in one of the S C meetings. Yellow, as well as blue, is the party color of Santugon. Atienza stressed that SC officers should wear only white collared shirt to SC meetings. Recruitment for one’s political organization is barred, as well taking part in party-related campaigning while in office. Dizon, the only non-Tapat member of the SC-Executive Committee, and Santugon's Anina Rubio, batch representative of 58th Eng, observed that Atienza displayed paranoia in his letter. Dizon claimed that color of shirt is trivial, but paranoia politicized and “blew up” the whole issue. Rubio furthered that the incident was coincidental and could not be used for campaigning purposes. On the contrary, Jhoan Lim, LA Rep of Tapat, agreed with Atienza. Lim reasoned that Atienza, also a Tapat member, was just doing his job. VP-Activities Simoun Ferrer had laid down specific rules on attire, Lim recalled. Although paranoia may exist, the policy is a preventive measure aimed to promote the SC’s thrust of non-partisanship. It may be recalled that partisanship was a stormy issue in the SC two years ago. Tapat actively pursued partisanship to let student officers act according to their party affiliations. The Executive Committee disapproved of partisanship. FROM NEW DEAN, PAGE 1
JOYCE ANNE ALFONSO
Protect student rights, uphold students’ welfare and encourage social changes. The Student Council’s (SC) yearlong thrusts will revolve around these main points.
For the Legislative Assembly’s part, and strengthened. Padilla stated that it will discuss resoThe SC will prepare standards of lutions directly affecting the students. education to ensure that instructors Particularly, resolutions calling for the hired are well-equipped for teaching. revision of the Student Handbook, the Moreover, a stricter faculty hiring removal of the power of the Office of process and the evaluation through the Student Activities (OSAc) to approve Institutional Testing and Evaluation Goals According to SC President Army or disapprove student activities, and to Office is also at hand. Padilla, the SC should provide quality review the enrollment procedure will service through protecting student be put forward. Leadership and Duty rights and welfare. In line with this, To reinforce duty for the country, there will be reviews on the mandate For affordable education and a prime the SC will continue to press the case and performances of all offices and moverinstitution of the Student’s Code to Congress. In sectors inside the University. The With regards to tuition fee, the addition, the DLSU SC will spearhead research on the University Student fight continues for removal of un- a movement for citizen empowerment Government (USG) will be continued, necessary or unjustifiable fees as well by establishing an alliance called the as well as seeking for the approval of as maximizing student representation Philippine Alliance of Students Tothe Student’s Code within DLSU. duringtuitionfee increasedeliberations wards Empowerment. Additionally, Improvement regarding policies on in the MSCB. The student body will the SC will intensify ties with other SCs activity approval will be reviewed and also be provided with academic manu- from different universities to fight for an Activities Monitoring Board Gradals to guard their academic freedom. students’ rights. ing System is being intensified under The grievance system will be reformed the Office of Student Activities (OSAc) and SC. Some former projects such as the Carpool Program will also be strengthened.
Technology (NAST) Hugh Greenwood Environmental Science Award for her inventions on wastewater treatment. The event was held at the Traders Hotel Manila last April 21. A pro-studentUniversity Dr. Gaspillo’s works were just one of the many outstanding works presented One of the SC’s main goals is to in the Hugh Greenwood Environmental Awards. Launched in 2001, the event obtain maximum student representarecognizes inventions and works that contribute to environmental protection tion in all university decision-making and conservation. bodies. In accordance to this, the SC The COE Dean and also full-time professor of the Chemical Engineering will pursue to have student represenDepartment revealed that she began conducting some of her researches fifteen tation in the Enforcement Section of years ago. Her other works were done in collaboration with undergraduate, the Discipline Office (DO) and in the graduate and post-graduate students of DLSU. Board of Trustees. NAST deemed Gaspillo’s researches regarding water potability and wastewaThe Office of the President ter purification as essential to life. In Gaspillo’s presentation entitled “Research (OPRES) will lobby for the removal on Water and Wastewater Treatment Processes: A Consolidated Study,” where of certain unreasonable rules in the Gaspillo mentioned the effects of both domestic and indu strial wastewater to the Student Handbook, for instance, the environment. She also came out with possible solutions to reduce water pollu- rule that slaps a minor offense for tion, such as “Chromium Reduction by Chemical Precipitation and Chromium leaving or losing the ID three times. Recovery by Ion-Exchange Method” and many more. Furthermore, the autonomy of the SC These contributions to water and wastewater management bagged for her and the Council of Student Organizathe grand prize, which included a plaque and a $1,000 cash prize. tions (CSO) will be upheld.
U NIVERSIT Y Study ranks DLSU 16th COE students continue to top licensure exams among RP colleges The LaSallian
10 June 2005
Hard at work. SC President Army Padilla has placed student welfare as her top priority. PHOTO BYPAULDARWYNN GARILAO
10 June 2005
AILEEN KRISTEL CHAM
DLSU grabbed the highest passing rates in the recently concluded board exams in engineering courses in their respective categories. Categories are based on number of examinees.
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re we even among the best in the country? DLSU was ranked a dismal 16th in a purported Commission on Higher Education (CHED) study listing the top 20 colleges and universities nationwide. The list was supposedly based on the average passing rate of graduates in board examinations conducted by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) through 1992 to 2001. DLSU was ranked behind 15 other universities nationwide including UP schools which grabbed the top three spots and Ateneo de Manila University (Loyola) at sixth place. However, the list stated cannot be considered as an official list for its origin is not accessible. Last May 9, Boo Chanco, a columnist for The Philippine Star, published the list in his column despite admitting that he was unable to confirm the list independently. It was stated in his column that one need not spend a fortune in tuition and other fees in the so called exclusive schools in Metro Manila because there are a lot of good schools out there in the countryside. Particularly, the statement “there is even one college on the list from Butuan that I have not heard of (Urios College), and it did better than La Salle” caught the prying eyes of the administration, which immediately responded to defend the University.
ElectronicsandCommunicationsEngineering In the recently concluded April 2005 Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) board examination, DLSU maintained first place in the 50-99 examinees category gaining a 77 percent passing rate against the national passing rate of 33.6 percent. Eight students entered the top 20, whi ch included the top spot grabbed by Elvin Ivan Uy followed by Jeffrey Tan at second. Other students who entered the top 20 are Christian Barlis (ninth), Eduardo Perez and Karen Villanueva (11th), Frederick Adan and Richardson So (13th), Joseph Viernes (16th), and Alain Abitria (19th). However, the department has been facing sharp declines in its passing rate in recent years, the worst of which occurred during the April 2003 exam with a passing rate of only 83.75 percent (against the national passing rate of 35.99 ARTWORK BYIAN ROMAN percent) from April 2002’s passing rate of 91.36 percent (against the national better than another with 80 test takers and a passing rate of rate of 43.51 percent). Even with a declining passing rate, a DLSU ECE student 85 percent. This was also brought up by Br. Armin Luistro, still topped all test takers in the April Board exams since 2000 except for April DLSU System President and EVP Dr. Carmelita Quebengco 2003. ECE professor Jonathan Coronel stated that the department still gains in an email response to Chanco's column. Br. Roly also the highest passing rate in all categories in terms of number of examinees despite stated that since the overall passing rate is different for each the decline. course, combining all these passing rates would make for an CivilEngineering inaccurate perception of the colleges concerned. In the May 2005 Civil Engineering Board Examination, DLSU again perBr. Armin and Dr. Quebengco further observed that schoolswhichoffermore courseswithlicensureexaminations formed well, gaining an 87 percent ranking against the national passing rate of 35.76 percent. Fourty of 46 passed the exam. Allen Robert Adecer grabbed the tend to have a higher ranking. In defense of DLSU It may be recalled that Time Magazine came up with highest place among DLSU students at seventh place followed by Roger Lanot Br. Roly Dizon, FSC, former CHED chairperson and a listing of the top universities in Asia in 2000. Employing Opina at 16th place. Like other Engineering departments, the Civil Engineering former DLSU System President, spotted several statistical vastly different criteria which included research, student (CIV) department has also experienced slight decreases in the passing rate during defects that made the list misleading. selectivity and Internet bandwidth among others, DLSU the May Board Exams, where regular students usually take the exams. The departIn a message posted by Br. Roly at the onelasalle website, emerged as the top private university in the country, and ment has been obtaining a 90 percent passing rate in May 2002 and 2003. he observed that the passing rate used as criterion for the second among all local universities next only to UP. Shanghai list “tries to mix apples with oranges and come up with a hybrid that does not capture reality.” Board examinations Jiao Tong University also performs annual ranking of world Mechanicalengineering Another engineering department whose students recently took the board have several categories based on the number of examinees. universities. In both lists, passing rates for board examinations was not a criterion for the ranking. exam is the Mechanical Engineering (ME) Department. Concluded last April, Therefore, a school that boasts a passing rate of 100 percent the department acquired an 83 percent passing rate against the national passing yet has only one examinee would not necessarily mean it is rate of 45.74 percent, where 30 out of 36 Lasallian examinees passed. Not to be left out of the gradual decline, the passing rate decreased 10 percent from April 2004’s 93 percent (against the nation’s 47 percent passing rate). Mark Aaron Chan grabbed the highest place among DLSU takes this year at third, f ollowed PAULO JOSE MUTUC by Anthony Joseph Zara at 10th place. An academic bridge program for incoming freshmen mariand Reading Comprehension, particularly among initial
COS, DEAL tutor maritime frosh
time students was recently facilitated by seventeen faculty low scorers. Bolstered by its previous success, the program members from the College of Science (COS) and the De- went on to include students from the University of Cebu, partment of English and Applied Linguistics (DEAL). John B. Lacson Academy, and the Philippine Merchant Now in its second year, the venture, more formally MarineAcademy. known as “The Maritime Academic Ramp Project,” serves The academic ramp initiative traces its roots to Novemto improve maritime students’ academic competency to ber of 2002, when DLSU alumnus Michael Estaniel and near the level required by STCW 95, the global seafaring Capt. Helmut Sallaba, representing the Philippine Maritime standard. A 2001 Warsash Maritime Centre feasibility study Education and Training Foundation Inc. (PMF) Board of entitled “Improving the Training and Supply of Filipino Trustees, met with DLSU-M Executive Vice President Dr. Senior Officers Qualified at the STCW 95 Management Carmelita Quebengco to discuss the University’s possible Level” recognized the “knowledge gap” between gradu- involvement in the development and testing of an academic ating Filipino high school students and the STCW95 re- ramp curriculum for maritime students. Dr. Quebengco quirement. then referred the matter to COS Dean Gerardo Janairo, Fifty students from the Maritime Academy of Asia and who in turn spearheaded talks between the PMF and COS the Pacific (MAAP)–Kamaya Point comprised the first administrators, culminating in the project’s presentation to batch of students who underwent an intensive two-month the funding agency last May 2003. review in English, Mathematics (Arithmetic, Algebra, The project was done in partnership with the Interand Trigonometry), and Science (Physics). Post-course national Maritime Training Trust (IMTT), PMF, and the evaluation subsequently showed significant improvement MAAP. COS Vice Dean Voltaire Mistades acted as the in the areas of Language Usage, Numerical Reasoning, project coordinator. FROM CCTV, PAGE 1
partiality to the Aliazas group by allowing them to campaign without restraints inside the campus and allowed them to use its facilities for such function at the same time.
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negative sense,” Br. Armin defended. According to Br. Armin, the transparency he wants to push this year is one involving a system-wide database where vital information from all eight units can be collated, analyzed, stored, and retrieved efficiently to aid decision-makers like himself. He calls this the Information System, one of the three essential functions of the approach that he plans to centralize. The two other plans are pooling investment funds together to obtain higher yield, and centralizing purchasing activities to significantly lessen lag time between requisition and release of items. Any savings from these activities earn will be translated into additions to the endowment fund for scholarships. Interestingly, while the SC is working for representation in the Operations Council and Board of Trustees, Bro. Armin thinks that sectoral representation is not the best way of being efficient in decision-making. He said that it is better to “put in the persons who know... professionals, and put them accountable to the bigger group... otherwise we won’t be able to move.” EVP Dr. Carmelita Quebengco stated "In the spirit of transparency... there are no secrets in our campus." However as of press time, the EVP has yet to answer The LaSallian's additional questions.
Grave Abuse of Discretion Following the denial of its motion for reconsideration, DLSU filed a case against DOLE Secretary Patricia Sto. Tomas for committing grave abuse of discretion in holding the University liable for unfair labor practice last March 18, 2005. The University’s lawyers argued that the opinion of Bureau of Labor Relations (BLR) Director Cacdac, from which the DOLE Secretary allegedly based her conclusion that there was no void in DLSUEA leadership, could not hold water because it was not an official Order o r Decision. However, the Fifteenth Division of the Court of Appeals, which tried the case, had an o pposing view. “We find that the BLR Director’s statement in said letterorder, concerning the status of the Union’s leadership, even if it were to be considered a mere opinion, must nonetheless be given weight in the resolution cases coming within his jurisdiction and specialized field for expertise,” the court said. Furthermore, they ruled that the DOLE Secretary did not commit a mistake when it ordered the University to commence negotiations with the Union because DLSU’s refusal to discuss despite the repeated demands of the Union constituted a violation of its duty to bargain. Since the court found that the Labor Secretary did not commit grave abuse of discretion, the dismissal of DLSU’s petition followed. (EDITOR’S NOTE: Kuon tried to obtain more information After the election of DLSUEA’s new set of officers last Auregarding the CCTV installation. However, Mr. Jurilla passed gust 28, 2003, the University has resumed negotiations with Kuon on to Engr. Gerardo Mendoza of the Physical Facilities Of- the Union and has normalized its relation with it hitherto. fice. Engr. Mendoza, in turn, passed Kuon back to Jurilla. Both claimed the other knew more.)
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But still Opposing the student body’s opinion, Irwin Jurilla, Computer Facilities and Operations (CFO) Head of the Information Technology Center (ITC), stated, “The administration has good reasons for having the CCTV [cameras]. The system is intended to be used for those reasons [monitoring possible theft] only, so it can neither be misused nor abused.” Jurilla said that CCTV installation started last April. The installation is 80 percent complete and will be completed this June, Engr. Gerardo Mendoza of the Physical Facilities Office said. Designated areas where CCTV cameras are being installed are hallways with rooms containing expensive equipment, such as Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) projectors and VHS players. CCTV cameras will also be installed within the vicinity of computerlaboratoriesandSMARTclassrooms.Specifiedplaces are Miguel and Gokongwei buildings, where most theft cases have been reported. With the monitors to be stationed at their office, 24-hour operation of the system will be placed in the hands of the Safety and Security Office (SSO). The 32-camera CCTV system will be monitored via two personal computers, with each computer displaying 16 feeds. Though there are still no guidelines as to its operation, SSO Director Dionisio Escarez believes that the monitoring device will be utilized mainly for the purpose of preventing possible theft and robbery cases. Jurilla added that guidelines will be created soon.
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A blindfold is anything that is tied over the eyes in order to block the sight. In the context of DLSU, however, series of blindfolds figuratively represent major setbacks that obstruct students from the essential University matters. These blindfolds range from the Administration’s awkward (if not blank) response regarding University issues to the Student Council’s lame approach in combating policies that hamper student rights. DLSU System President Br. Armin Luistro, FSC, is planning to get rid of one of the blindfolds by allowing some access to University files. Through a system-wide database, vital information for the eight DLSU units is expected to be collated, stored, analyzed, and retrieved. Such information should help decision-makers make the right decisions. This is from the System’s perspective. Now, can this plan be pursued in DLSU-Manila, a University where accessing of student-related records is no walk in the park? In fact, campus journalists and student leaders find it difficult to access financial statements, discipline records, and other pertinent files in the University. Most DLSU offices refuse to share these records with students, justifying its confidential nature. The records, however, are considered as public documents, since they quantify and evaluate student concerns. It is possible that working under a shroud of secrecy permits the Administration to infringe on student rights. If this is not the case, then why not be transparent? Transparency is accountability. The more the students see what goes on in a University, the more the Admin will become more accountable. Although the Admin can claim that transparency is already given in the University,the Lasalliancommunitymustfeelit withsincerity.Removing this blindfold will definitely result to transparency. Student representatives should be aware that transparency will also increase expectations on them. They must further assert themselves as a factor in decision-making by arguing accordingly to student perspective. Most importantly, they must take out their blindfolds during deliberations, so that they can see and foresee the possible implications of University policies and answer according with vigilant yet logical reasoning. There is a glimmer of hope for the student body. This schoolyear, one of the SC’s goals is to strengthen the representation of students in deliberating University concerns. The council is lobbying for student representation in the Board of Trustees, the highest policy making body in DLSU and the Enforcement Section of the Discipline Office. As the school year begins, let us remove the blindfolds that continue to encroach student rights—blindfolds ds that result to miscommunication and passivity. The political atmosphere may be more tensioned, but this would lead to clarification of issues and better service to the Lasallian community. The
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10 JUNE 2005 EDITORS
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Paul Darwynn Garilao Jose Paolo Lacdao Luis Emmanuel De Vera Donelle Gan Juan Carlos Chavez Earlene Clarissa Ching Jan Michael Jaudian Eric Siy Alejandro Almendras IV Kristel Kaye Chua
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mage is an abstract marketing tool used by universities to attract students, as well as establish an excellent reputation to companies and the world at large. The good and ugly credentials of a university are products of the image that it has instituted through the years. Harvard University’s image as To declare "no secrets in a trendsetter in law, medicine, and the campus" is a gross other related fields made it as a worldact of insincerity. renowned university. Massachusetts Institute of Technology is highly answer the questions that would favor acclaimed for producing engineers and them or elate their status. scientiststhatbecomeNobelawardees. Locally, UP is known for training To declare that there are "...no the Iskolar ng Bayan , who study in a secrets in the campus” is a gross act of non-spoon feeding environment while insincerity. Observing its context, the phrase is a relative “secret” and not an paying very economized tuitions. absolute one. The proximity of secrecy De La Salle University (DLSU) has its distinct way of projecting a is only confined to the higher operators good image inside and outside the of this University. By nature, protecting the University Lasallian community. DLSU is already image requires a level of compromise a trademark to high school students and well-known companies, since and the major tradeoff is transparency. its image as a top-caliber university The Admin believes that the more they is publicly accepted. Its tagline Your answer delicate campus matters, the Future Begins Here implies assurance greater the tendency to tarnish the good reputation of DLSU. of employment after graduation. But if the Admin will keep issues No doubt, image setting is a confidential, negative speculation brainchild of the Administration. It is their expertise to boost the good would arise, causing more gaps to open. image of the University. When good As a concrete example, I learned that news such as an upgraded level of many CCS faculty were worried before about the possible merging of CCS accreditation, high scores in board exams,orUAAP championshipsglorify and COE. Those with probationary the University, the Administration is status fear they might be removed in their respective departments, because quick to broadcast its achievements. merging would involve reducing But when the school image is manpower as a way to limit spending. humiliated at the national level, the Admin is quick to defend its side and Because there were no clear and official statements, rumors continued clarifying issue. A recent proof of this to spread, causing more fears. But it was the Admin’s immediate response took the Admin more months to iron to Boo Chanco’s May 9 column, which the issues, which most faculty viewed as ranked DLSU based on PRC data. delayed clarification of the matter. This, of course, is a natural reaction, In reality, transparency is demanded since negative feedback pose a threat to its standing. of this University. By transparency, I mean the immediate clarification The Admin practices a greater amount of sensitivity when dealing of hot pressing issues, the constant communication between the higher with controversial issues to safeguard administration and departments, the the school image. But there is a paradox in the Admin’s statement that “there easy access to University records, are no secrets in the campus.” Yet, if particularly the breakdown of DLSU finances, and other significant matters we ask concerned parties regarding that require clarification. hard-hitting issues, they are awkward *** to give any related information. Behind the Admin’s staunch In our series of articles regarding the merging phenomenon, some protection of DLSU image, there is administrators whom The LaSallian also a tendency that image-driven interviewed told our correspondents programs encroach the welfare and not to report on the issue, because of rights of students. A classic example is the modular its controversial nature. Even college supervisors reminded their subordinates program being implemented among not to disclose any facts, because they the accounting students. Through the years, our BSA program has been are an “administrative concern.” In considered as one of the best programs fact, a department chair commented, in the country, because our accounting “ Wala kayong pakilalam diyan. Pinagbawalan kaming magsalita. ” graduates exhibit consistent high Sometimes, concerned people only passing rates during the CPA Board
Exams. The modular program is geared towards making the Accountancy course an honors program, which again adds prestige to the school image. During its one-year implementation, Accountancy students encountered a lot of difficulties in the modular program. A friend of mine in the program commented that “the constant change of policy is unhealthy for the students. If you view it in all angles, it appears that we, the students are victims. This constant change creates confusion and unjust treatment.” Although the program has been successful in heightening the image of University, the execution of the program has affected a number of students. With the hype of attaining the world-class status, the Admin always accelerate new programs to the point of executingthemwithoutpropertesting, thus infringing the students’ welfare. This is more alarming. In the May 2005 issue of Mobile Philippines (mph) magazine, ITC-Computer Facilities and Operations (CFO) Head Erwin Jurilla made an off-putting remark on the behavior of students regarding the usage of IT services. The department head was indirectly quoted, “The environment in (De) La Salle is different indeed. Students avail of IT services everyday. As users, they are unpredictable and some even pose as threats to the network security. But the [ITC] staff always gives the best of themselves to serve the academic community better.” There maybe truth in the statement of Jurilla, but his revelation imposes a greater danger. Has the CFO head considered the ramifications of his statement? Outsiders then may view Lasallian students as threats to systems when they are already employed in any IT company, because this is the way they were evaluated in the University. Jurilla underlined the good image of ITC service in a self-congratulatory way, but he has disdained the integrity of Lasallians. Students and not the image-driven programs are the real contributors to the school image. Whenever our students win in any prestigious competitions, the name of the University is glorified. In another angle, administrators seem bolder in expressing hot issues to national media rather than to campus journalists. I understand why the Admin has to select what it divulges. Br. Armin stated in our headline article that “other people” might abuse the information. But is the selectivity for the good of the University as a whole or the “superficial” school image only? We'll only know in the long run when it improves or breaks down the University status.
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in this acquisition. Two questions: Was theAdministrationexpecting resistance from the student body, so they decided to forego of this process? Or had Aikee Esmeli and company done one lousy task of student consultation/ representation? Various policies that have taken effect just this year include CCTV installment,dresscodepolicyespecially banning of slippers inside campus, and transformative learning. Obviously, all these policies have started as mere ideas by someone somewhere, just like the merger rumors. Now, why does it seem that no matter how hard the student body, represented by the Student Council, tries to resist these new measures, all their efforts are in vain, at best only a compromise is achieved? This is what I think: There was minimal, if not non-existent student representation when the idea was at its infancy. This is the level where only members of the Administration discuss and come up with conclusions. By the time the idea is presented to the students, it has already been prefinalized. This is like uprooting a tree that has ingrained its roots deep underground. Remember the Art of War: The best general wins with the least effort, the best doctor cures before the symptoms come out. This tree should be uprooted while it is still young. This is why I hope Tapat’s Executive Board would deliver on its promise of having student representatives in several important University committees/ councils, like the Board of Trustees and
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automobile. Now, one only needs to have taken driving lessons in order to drive a car. There is no need to understand how the engine works, or how the power is transmitted to the wheels. As if in a car, students in DLSU are shown only the interior and they are expected to enjoy the ride, from frosh to graduation. There is no encouraging them to step out and inspect what’s under the hood. This “passenger” mindset I believe had crept slowly through the years because of pop culture. I wonder how DLSU could propagate critical thinking in the classroom (if it really does) and yet provide glaring counterexamples outside of it. Consider the then-rumored merger of the College of Engineering (COE) and the College of Computer Studies (CCS), now a defunct idea. When the issue was still hot, the Administration kept completely silent about it. Only a few brave souls went ahead and shared stories with the students. This issue was cleared with a tone of finality no student can question. Was the Administration transparent in this scenario? Delayed and selective transparency, yes. However, delayed transparency is not transparency at all. It is useless. Keep a debatable issue under wraps and release it only when any inflow of ideas from the student body will not affect its outcome. This means the Administration has an innate sense of distrust against the student body.Itbetraysdisrespectfor students’ abilities to think critically for the future of THEIR university. Consider the installment of the CCTV camera system. Up to now, the student body can only guess how much was actually spent for the system. Had it not been for a source, we would never have known the winning bid alone cost DLSU 940,000 pesos. Call that transparency! Furthermore, there was virtually no consultation of the student body
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wrote about a study ranking the country’s twenty best tertiary educational institutions. The study, purportedly done by the Commission on Higher Education and the Professional Regulations Commission, based its ranking on the schools’ average passing rate Low reading levels has in board examinations from 1992 turned into a disaster to 2001. for the educational DLSU was ranked 16 th, way system. behind three UP (ranked first to third) and two Ateneo (ranked sixth and seventh) campuses. I can only imagine the administration’s disbelief at this result, something that I can infer based from reactions posted after the column was published. (Keep in mind that the writer h asn’t confirmed the study yet, a fact that was later repeated in the writer’s reply to my e-mail about the column.) While there is much bickering about the credibility of this study, the results of another interesting study made its way to the pages of the Philippine Daily Inquirer last May 29. Undersecretary Juan Miguel Luz of the Department of Education bared the results of th e National Achievement Test in English, Math, and Science conducted among high school seniors in March of 2004. Some might say that this study is irrelevant because it does not directly involve DLSU, but as I will present over the succeeding paragraphs, this has major implications on the quality of education that the University can provide for its students. The passing rate for the exam is 75 percent. The statistics are startling. Out of all the takers, only 12.9 percent passed the Math exam. I know that many of us are not adept at Math, and while that might lead us to understand such a turnout, consider that the Math passing grade is already the highest mark of the three areas. A di smal 6.8 percent passed the English exam, and an even more pathetic 0.7 percent passed the Science exam. Overall, only 2.1 percent passed. Translated, that means almost 90 percent of high school graduates need help with their Mathematical skills, almost 95 percent lack English language proficiency, and nearly all of them do not know their Sciences well enough. This just affirms the result out of the 1998 and 2003 Trends in International Math and Science Surveys that Filipino students are nearly below the pack as far as skills in the Math and Sciences are concerned. The article went on to mention some interpretations out of the test results. In English, it said that there was a real comprehension problem. In Math, students had all sorts of problems computing for results, using formulas, and manipulating numbers and equations. In Science, students were not able to master all areas, especially physics. In short, students were having all sorts of basic and higher order thinking problems. Another interesting tidbit was that none of the top 20 schools in this exam come from Metro Manila. Many of them come from far-flung places, places that are certainly deprived of resources. The logical conclusion here is that the lack of resources is not a hindrance to education. Wi th the right commitment, education can be of high quality even outside the cities. This also raises the concern that Metro Manila’s extremely crowded public schools may be starting to prove detrimental to the Philippine educational system. Given these results, the Department of Education probed into the heart of the problem. The lack of classrooms, facilities, and materials has been perpetually blamed for the poor education in the public school system. Yet it was puzzling to note that some schools fared poorly and some did well even when all of them faced the same constraints. The cause was glaring: low reading levels brought down results across the board. This was logical, since one cannot expect students to answer complex problems competently if they cannot even understand them. Low reading levels among students has turned into a disaster for the educational system. What implications does it hold for DLSU? The lack of competent high school graduates obviously hinders ou r growth towards a world-class institution. Few world-class students can be produced if students come in with evident deficiencies in Math, English, and Science. As the number of good students dwindle, DLSU will be forced to compete for students that can meet its higher academic standards and maintain its reputation. Also take into consideration that this paltry number of competent students will be divided even further into the various professions/fields of study that society needs. The fact that Metro Manila and other city-based high schools are not producing quality graduates as expected also means that there will be fewer students who are both competent enough and can afford the exorbitant prices that the University is imposing among its freshmen. This would prove detrimental to DLSU’s efforts to meet its revenue targets while maintaining a base of quality students at the same time. Only time will tell if DLSU will be forced to lower its standards because of what’s happening. Such a trend also requires the University to invest in programs that will make sure its students can make it through the rigors of their respective degree programs. While the transformative learning pedagogy is a welcome initiative given that it encourages the development of critical thinking skills, I get the impression that some of the programs being included in it are remedial in nature. This puts the University in a bin d: do we pursue our dreams or should we look the other way to address society’s needs? It is obvious that we can’t do both. A push for world-class status would almost be like playing a blind ear to the fact that our society has some very complicated problems at the grassroots level. A push in the other direction would almost certainly require lowering our standards and invest more in remedial programs. We are obviously making a fuss out of the ranking that came out of the first study presented earlier. Should a number one ranking be our goal, or should our goal be to help develop as many great individuals as possible? What really matters to us? Before we push for greater transparency and other things that are more physical and administrative in nature (such as our ranking as a Philippine university), we should first look at where we’re headed in our educational mission. This is DLSU’s most basic thrust, and some thinking is required in this area more than ever as the University and the entire nation stands at a crossroads. The educational problem can already be felt, and it will only get worse. Which way do we go?
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The message that comes across is close to this: Inappropriate slippers make an offensive student. For a fact, the feet should be the less conspicuous part of the body. First, it is outshone by the face, the arms, the torso, and the legs – the bodily parts that people usually notice first. Second, the feet are the hardest working body part, rivaled only by the brain, therefore, as we need peace for a clearer state of mind, so do we need comfortable footwear to appease our feet. Unfortunately, most footwear that are eye candies destroy the sanity of the feet, while comfortable footwear wouldn’t exactly make it to the ramps. Honorable as the dress code may be, training us well enough to look like models and all, it has yet to become more grounded. Physiological effects aside, the dress code has to be repositioned to suit practicality and not prudishness. For one, I see no point in banning tube tops when spaghetti tops and racer backs are allowed. (I think all three belong to the same family, meaning they show more or less the same amount of flesh). But can the dress code not apply the same open-mindedness as it had with spaghetti tops and racer backs? Surely, slippers couldn’t be more offensive than the two. Let’s dissect the slipper. One kind is the rubber slipper (or the tsinelas na pangbanyo ). ). Let’s not argue about this. This on e is understandably to be left at home. Another kind is the flat slipper, with or without embellishments. Yet another is the slippers with heels, of varying heights, again with or without the occasional embellishments. But we can also call them sandals, and there are wedges too, which are becoming the “in” thing nowadays. So the question is: what kinds of slippers are exactly prohibited? I see the point of th e dress code transforming us to become well-groomed individuals. It has in some point or another returned, or at least maintained di gnity inside the university. But its mission shouldn’t be implemented to the point that students will be charged with an offense for wearing the “wrong” kind of footwear. For Peter’s sake, they’re just slippers. Not PDPI, not cheating, not gambling, but plain harmless, innocent slippers. All we request is a less-than-tighter noose on this new dress code policy. After all, we Lasallians shouldn’t be judged by the kind of materials we clothe ourselves in. We must be judged by our lucid, critical minds. Let’s not forget that De La Salle is not a fashion ho use, but an educational institution. Abolishing “inappropriate” footwear will not solve the myriad of headaches worthy to be called problems. There are a great more things that we should turn our attention to—our swinish politicians for that matter, our country’s state of living, or the millions of people suffering in this world, or even our ever-increasing tuition fees. To sum it all up: instilling more critical concepts for Lasallians to ponder about. Now, wouldn’t that be more appropriate? -Kube *** For our newly welcomed froshies, it’s good to have finally reached college. Goodbye to those slacks and layered top uniforms and hello to jeans and loose shirts. For the girls, they can finally apply the latest trends and finally rest their feet through wearing something more comfortable, such as slippers, but then again with some necessary restrictions, as discussed by my co-writer. Unfortunately, what has become quite shocking to our froshies this year is the handbook’s section 13.3.1.3 which discusses the range of deadly weapons which happen to include our friendly supplies of scissors and cutters used for project purposes. And bringing of these without a permit coming from the DO will be charged as a minor of fense. It was not so long ago when the whole University was alarmed by the Eric Sabado stabbing of Starrie Sun at Gokongwei buildi ng in December of 2002. The controversy did call unwarranted attention to the DO (and DLSU, for that matter), and the end result is this rule on "deadly" weapons. It was recently publicized that an inventory of sharp-pointed objects such as scissors and cutters will be conducted at all University offices. Students who wish to bring these kind of supplies will have to request for a DO sticker. Such a DO effort is understandable given that we wouldn't want history to repeat itself. However, it creates a misconception that bringing in such supplies makes students offensive even when the intention is only to use it for certain legal needs. Also, if a certain member of the community really wishes to inflict harm to another member, he or she will do so by any means, and not just th rough sharp or pointed objects. With such logic, you could consider a ballpen to be a deadly weapon. Your hands are also deadly by this logic, given that you could choke or hit another through them. It won't be long before cutting your fingernails will be considered offensive since it can be used to harm an individual. The incident that took place in December 2002 is just an isolated incident. There was a real intention to harm and some supplies were on hand for the purpose. But that doesn't warrant putting a control sticker on each and every scissor or cutter in order to prevent such from happening again. I cannot quite determine the purpose of implementing these kind of rules when there are far better and more serious things to tackle. Every individual in this University should continue to enjo y relative freedom and be treated, respected, and trusted as mature individuals. A just and free society would not consider wearing a slipper or bringing scissors to school as unbecoming. -LJ
being taught with the professor just guiding you every step of the way? But although it is practical, it does not automatically follow that it is beneficial for all. How about those who are taking up more objective courses, like Accountancy or Mathematics? Students taking up such subjects There are still some need that extra amount of attention subjects that need to be and guidance from their respective taught in a traditional professors. They can’t just be left out there to find out things on their own approach. and expect favorable results with just a snap of a finger. There are some subject assumptions on the subject matter. It areas in our curriculum that still need would be the end of the traditional to be taught in the traditional teacher“chalk-and-talk” lifestyle we’ve grown centered approach. accustomed to. No more passing of If the admin wants to foster copied homework to the person to student independence, they should your right, or explaining how bills become laws through words lifted do so by encouraging the professors to be more personal in their approach directly from photocopied handouts. of teaching. After all, teachers should Indeed, this so-called transformative know, of all things, that they are learning system represents another dealing with human individuals, each revolutionary phase in DLSU’s having distinct, intricate personalities. teaching mission. Dr. Allan Bernardo, If the admin wants to nurture the former Vice President for Academics students’ free will and initiative, they and Research, also further justified should get teachers who are oriented it by sharing that students “just with the uniqueness and learning consume knowledge rather than capabilities of the students. Instilling produce knowledge”. responsibility is essential, but complete The way I see it, this could be very and abrupt eradication of traditional well the admin’s way of searching for teaching methods would be potentially new means to empower the students disastrous. andtominimize,if nottotallyeliminate, While it is indeed necessary for “spoon-feeding.” As for the teachers, students to be taught the importance while we got used to them serving as of self-reliance, there is still the need our “hearing aids,” their job is now for guidance on the faculty’s part. to serve as our interpreters. While With minimal intervention from that is indeed essential for us students our mentors, there is an imminent to develop our own initiative and danger for us students to sink into intuition, all “pros” of this intended complacency and presumptuousness. framework actually wear thin here. We will have the tendency to cruise Sure, there are some courses that through the term with no extra effort need practical application more than in our part to strive for growth. Worse, the usual everyday lectures, like in we will only realize the error of our communication subjects, for instance. ways once we feel the bitter pang of Why let yourself be rendered catatonic discontent upon seeing the two digits by monotonous lectures, when you printed at the bottom of our course can actually already apply what is cards.
has his or her distinct set of wants and needs. One’s blessing is another person’s bane. It’s the age-old rule of “What applies to one does not apply to all.” That’s what the DLSU A d m i n i s t r at at i o n p r o b a b l y h a d in mind when they proposed the Lasallian Pedagogical Framework for Transformative Learning . Now, for those of you who may not know until now, a major change is beckoning in our campus system and to our curriculum, as we know it. On February earlier this year, the admin expressed its plans of shifting our school’s teaching method from the traditional lecture-based approach, to something that is more learner-centered. The rationale behind the proposal is to stay true to one of the Lasallian education principles, which states that all sectors of Lasallian educational communities should be “committed to assuring the integral human and Christian development of learners in all their uniqueness and diversity.” Therefore, at this point, our fate as students is answerable only by either a definitive “Yes” or a definitive “No.” As if that doesn’t sound radical enough, the aforementioned framework was proposed in order to coincide with the General Education Curriculum’s (GEC) revision of its objectives. As an excerpt from that revised curriculum puts it, an overhaul of our school’s teaching system is necessary, in order to “expand the students’ critical and creative thinking skills by engaging (them) in various modes of inquiry”. Should this new system be implemented, the student population will be now faced with a rather daunting challenge. To put it more concretely, Instead of just sitting back in our armchairs trying to listen to the teacher’s every word, we now have to learn to form our own judgments and
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uo vadis? A few months from now, we just let this be and say that Filipino ventures are of no chance to garner a new battle. Unto the ‘real world,’ that competitive footing against the foreign is. Behind the walls of this institution ones? is a jungle—rather, a battlefield. In To encourage entrepreneurship an arena of broken promises, decayed is one way to help our economy. dreams, and endless denials, victory Entrepreneurship creates jobs so that is uncertain. We entered DLSU to be there are more opportunities for the someone of good utilization in the Filipino community. And we all know Filipino community and, on a lighter It's all about putting up that embarking on an entrepreneurial note, to serve our purpose. Some may a great harvest today mission is very risky. But the ends have already presumed that our quest and never think of would justify the means when you for greater opportunities here in the see the Filipinos being able to see tomorrow. Philippines is already a lost cause. hope and great opportunities in their I am not cynical, but rather being motherland. frail and dependent nation, getting just one of the many who is still Then, in contrast, the idea of ‘fast a piece of a billion-dollar industry is in doubt as to what life is outside money,’ still, haunts us and further never a bad thing. It provides jobs college. If you’re not one of us, then alienates the Filipino community and, more to that, gives people the do answer this question: “Are you to its development as a nation. The buying power. And buying power who you are after college?” You could argument that I am trying to relay is means an invigorated economy. Its say an IT professional, a Certified that we should fulfill our functions. one of the best things you would want Public Accountant, a producer, a Civil Rather than commit to something that for this country—a surge of foreign Engineer, and what not. If you say so, seems to say that the education you investments and creation of more jobs then, I’m not one of you – yet. I guess earned is just a diploma’s worth. for our countrymen. So, why hate it? I’m still uncomfortable with the idea We should all realize that we We shouldn’t. of an ‘unfriendly world.’ shouldn’t rely too much on foreign Honestly saying, I haven’t the Education provides us with the investments or opportunities abroad. slightest idea on how it operates. But ammunition to be adept in future tasks Because the political arena on the this, I know: graduates of sciences and for our chosen career paths. And we may international level drastically changes, the arts have entered this industry. A know all the programming languages, this makes our economy dependent very attractive salary has graced most mathematic equations, accounting on the decision-making bodies of of fresh graduates from all over the rules, and all other intellectual ‘feeds’ powerful nations. If you say this is not country. I’m glad, though, that it helps that education provided us. Then from the case, then do look at Japan and our economy regain its footing on the there, the question is: will you be able China’s present relationship. global arena. But is this the only way to use them? Moreover, I’m not saying that to best our function in the society as The answer is of your own making, globalization is one completely evil professionals? they say. Living the ‘fast cars’ as would scheme. It’s just another market It’s either this or the much greener young generations, to which I belong, arena. And we should react towards pastures overseas. That’s the current want. Here lies the problem of our globalization in such a way that we mindset of young graduates nowadays. community – fast money. It’s all about equip ourselves better so that we Rather than help his country regain putting up a great harvest today and could compete globally. What I see its strength by serving his function, never think of tomorrow. We never now is that the Filipino economy is they opt to work on a foreign land or think of the development from here running on a stalemate. And this is a career far from their chosen degrees. onwards. Most of the time, it’s about because our competitive graduates I believe that we should rejuvenate the short term gains. are more into working abroad and our nationalism for this would help us From that aspect, I move to server a much different function rather realize so many things we could do to discussing call centers that offer a than contribute to his motherland’s help this country. very attractive salary for graduates. development. Seeing great inflow of foreign Quo Vadis, Lasallistas? And before anything else, I would investments into our economy is a like to say that I have nothing against great sign for our economy. But should them, mind you. For our economically
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accounting subjects in a particular term. But there are also disadvantages in the program like, after you finish a module, students tend to forget easily the lessons because of the fast-paced lecture. In short, there is no retention in the topics we’ve already taken up. I feel stressful everyday because of the long lecture hours per day.” -Lorelee Granado, 3rd year COMPILED BY FRANCESCA STA. ANA
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In Schoolyear 2000–2001, the Literature and Filipino Departments of the College of Liberal Arts (CLA) were merged into one unit, with Dr. Isagani R. Cruz as the department chair. Another attempt to merge yet two more departments of th e CLA, Political Science and International Studies, was also made early last year. However, referred to as a non-issue by the said departments, this merger did not push through. Proposed by former CLA Dean Estrellita Gruenberg, the Literature-Filipino merger was implemented in order to allow the two departments to provide, join, and assist each other in developing programs to advance the study of Philippine Literature. Since the Literature Department’s thrust as a nationalistic unit was the said subject, merging with the Filipino Department would provide additionalexpertiseon Philippinelanguages.Similarly,thecollaboration aimed to allow the Filipino Department to have sufficient time to research on national languages. Prior to implementation, a memo was circulated among the faculty, informing them about the possibility of a merger. Eventually, the Administration and the Dean’s Office finalized the venture. Although official reasons for the merger were unclear to the faculty, the academic pressures of the trimester system did not allow much time for questioning. Aside from the nationalistic thrust angle, merging would lead to a more viable budget. Concerning a similar move, the University of Memphis’s Dean Kostelnik stated that the merger is not one college absorbing another college, but a coming together of ideas. However, what happened in DLSU was that the members of the two departments often referred to each other as the ‘Filipino people’ and the ‘Lit people’. Evidently, there still existed two departments only co-existing under one roof. Furthermore, although similarities can be found on paper, many of the fields of the two departments were distinct from one another. One professor mentioned that throughout the merger, he saw no opportunities for joint projects. However, he believes that there may have been other studies d one by members of both faculties that he was unaware of. Moreover, changes in scenarios have also affected the merging. The Filipino Department has since shifted from offering courses such as AB Filipino Major in Translation Studies to AB in Filipino Major in Media Studies. Such transitions have allowed them to function more and more as an independent department. Because of such consequences, the merger was dissolved in 2003. As of date, the Filipino Department and the Literature
Department have reverted back to two distinct units. The chairs are, respectively, Dr. Janet Hope Tauro-Batuigas and Dr. David Jonathan Y. Bayot.
sided over the talks. While MEE has a positive outlook regarding the merger, majority of the MEM faculty showed remorse for the idea. The prime reason, which is the sharing of resources, could easily be achieved even without a merger, the faculty contested. And contrary to what COE-CCS former VPAR Dr. Bernardo said, faculty stated that MEM has wide DONELLE GAN differences from MEE. So ends the finger-pointing. EVP Dr. Carmelita Quebengco It is true though that the MEM department has spent a lot of confirmed talks discussing the possible merging of the College of money. Licenses for CATIA, a high-end Computer Aided Design Engineering (COE) and the College of Computer Studies (CCS). software package, have been bought for 40 million pesos. The Prior to the confirmation, the rumor did not have a clear origin Computer Integrated Manufacturing Laboratory, with its array of with both Colleges saying it came from students. When CCS Dean machines and robots, cost around at least 10 million pesos. The Caslon Chua asked the Administration, the Admin replied that the VPAR pinpointed huge expenses as a rationale for merging. news came from “somewhere else.” Final deliberations as to whether this merger will push through There is no definite plan to merge the COE and the CCS, the will rest upon the Administration as the talks have been elevated EVP stressed. to the VPAR. Dean Chua believes the rumors sprung up when CCS was transferred from the Professional Schools to DLSU-Manila. The rumor picked up steam when the CCS’ enrollment dropped by Speculation stage: CBE mergers two sections last school year from 11 to 9, and the recent slump of DONELLE GAN AND PAULO JOSE MUTUC Information Technology (IT) in the USA. However, Dean Chua Recently,CollegeofBusinessand EconomicsDeanDr.Michael maintained that this slump is not tru e in the Philippines. American Alba put forward to the faculty the idea of merging the Business and European companies have begun to outsource, employing Management (BMG) and Marketing Management (MMG) Departmany local IT graduates in the process. In fact, there is a surplus ments as well as the departments of Accountancy and Financial of jobs in the IT industry. A Philippine Daily Inquirer article dated Management. February 21, 2005 stated that ICT companies are projected to hire The BMG and the MMG share certain similarities. MMG de46000 IT workers this year alone. These jo bs are not merely call partment chair Jaime Ong stated that marketing is one of a number center and medical transciptors, the Dean noted. He furthered that of core areas a BMG student needs to be highly familiar with, rethese “wrong impressions” are caused by erroneous government gardless of track (Entrepreneurship or Applied Corporate Managerepresentation of IT. ment), since it is in itself inseparable from the study of management Both internationally and locally, the Computer Science departand the practice of running business organizations. On the other ment is merged with some other department. In the University hand, MMG is a course specializing more on the human resources of the Philippines, CS is merged with the Electronic Engineering management aspect of business. From this argument, Ong said that department. At the University of Santo Tomas, CS is under the MMG can be crudely considered a specialization of BMG. College of Science. In Ateneo de Manila University, CS is under Accounting and finance, meanwhile, are two distinct yet highly the Math Department. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology related fields with close ties to economics. The former relates to offers a degree program called the Electronics Engineering and the preparation and analysis of financial statements, the latter perComputer Science (EECS). tains to the study of investments, businesses, and the money and The Computer science and engineering disciplines develop capital markets. different skills in students, Dr. Chua claims. While CS students In the case of University of Santo Tomas (UST), the reverse are given a strong foundation in software development, engineercase happened. An article from The Varsitarian stated that the ing students focus on hardware and machine design. However, Accountancy Department recently separated from the College of engineering students are also taught to program and some have Accountancy and Commerce to become the College of Commerce. knowledge of developing embedded systems, a forte of CS. A plan that had taken 10 years to plan, the merger finally pushed throughaftertheCommissionon HigherEducation(CHED)made new pronouncements on the Accountancy program. In a memoIn-process: MEE – MEM randum, CHED recognized the separate professional identity of DONELLE GAN Last term, the Mechanical Engineering (MEE) and Manufacturing Accountancy. One of the reasons given by the UST Administration for the merger was that a separate College could “focus on giving Engineering and Management (MEM) departments underwent its students and faculty international exposure to achieve high speexploratorytalksconsideringmerging.Dr.JuliusMaridable, former cialization and globalization in the accounting profession.” dean and presently VP for Academics and Research (VPAR), pre-
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MODULARIZATION or DEMORALIZATION? Accountancy students encounter setbacks on modular program PAUL GARILAO AND FRANCESCA STA. ANA
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s the Accountancy Department executes the modularization program for the second year, students have stepped up complaints about its implementation loopholes. Applied on ly at the Accountancy Department in DLSU, modularization is an innovative teaching approach wherein subjects similar in nature and topic are grouped into modules. The problem of the modular program elevated in complexity every term. During its primary implementation, students only complained about room assignment inconsistencies and time duration of subjects allocated per day. After the first term, many students failed in the modular program, though they were allowed to take a refresher course. In the third term, 100 accounting students collectively raised their criticisms through a letter compiled by Art Belandres, junior officer-non-academics of the Junior Philippine Institute of Accountancy (JPIA). Belandres submitted the letter to Dr. Corazon Subido, chairperson of the Accountancy Department March 16 of this year. Dr. Subido later mentioned that she was not aware that the letter was the voice of 100 students. The letter comprehensively discussed major problems regarding the modular program. Such problems include policy o n failures, issues on module subjects, assessment on modularization program, and an additional parent-student faculty conference. Dr. Subido replied to the letter on April 5. However, her reply was too general and did not totally address the complaints raised by the accounting students. Students claim that the modularization program is fault-laden. The Department claims otherwise, putting the blame on the “underachieving” students themselves. The LaSallian examines the issue from both the students’ side and the Department’s side.
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On Failures “There There is a huge difference on the policy regarding failure between the first takers of th e Modular Program and the current takers.” This was the assertion of the letter regarding students who fail in the modularized program. Actually, the first batch is promised a validating examination at the end of the term if they get below 2.0 in any module subject (excluding those who obtain a 0.0). If students fail the exam, they are required to take a refresher course the following term. Later, ater, the policy was modified. The letter stated, “Instead of taking up the refresher course again if they (students) fail the first refresher examination, they will now have to take the subject that they failed in a Modular system.” The policy was again altered during the middle of the year. The letter furthered, “Instead of taking up refresher course after [they] fail in the validating examination, [students] have to repeat the subject that [they] failed in a Module system.”
According r i to Dr. r. Subido, i , the once-a-week - refresher r r r course, r , isi a “student-initiated -i i i learning” r i course, r , iin which i students would simply i ask forr further r r explanations i and clarifications ri i iin the lessons reviewed. However, the policy was modified later in the school year because results indicated that the refresher course did not help the students at all. The administration i i r i finally decided i that students should just rrepeat the subject that they failed i iin the Module system if they fell short of the required grade in the validating exam. The Accountancy Department has sole power to change its program. It performs a Strengths Weaknesses-Objec tives-Threats i - r (SWOT) analysis i afterr every r module offered r and whateverr changes the faculty members r decide i is i good forr the program, r r , and isi done “immediately,” i i , the chairwoman ir shared.
On module subjects The letter also addressed the issue on Income Tax (INCOTAX) and Business and Transfer Tax (BUSITAX), which are prerequisite subjects to Module 2. The ID# 103 students have requested the Accountancy Department to disqualify these taxation related subjects as prerequisite to Modul e 2. In fact, both subjects are not prerequisite to Module 2 for those students with ID# 102 and below. Moreover, many topics in INCOTAX and BUSITAX are related to the law subjects not yet taken by the students, such as Partnership and Corporation (PARTCOR) and Negotiable Instruments (NEGOTIN). “The basic principles on these subjects should be mastered first by the students before proceeding to Incotax and Busitax. This point is evidenced by many students who have failing marks in both taxation subjects due to slow comprehension of the topics discussed in Incotax and Busitax,” the letter stressed. Students also encountered problems regarding the Financial Management subjects. Under the modular program, FINAMA1, FINAMA2, and FINAMA3 were replaced by FINMA1A/2A/3A. Yet, the latter cannot be taken as a special class for the former. A major problem is that some students have not taken FINMA1A. To resolve the problem, the Accountancy and the Financial Management Department have agreed to allow these students to take up FINAMA1 but with a different examination. Based on the BSA flowchart, students can immediately proceed to Business Statistics (BUSSTAT) and Quantitative Methods (QUATECH), even if they have not yet taken Commerce Calculus (COMCALC). However, the Business Management Department claimed that COMCALC1 and 2 are a prerequisite of QUATECH and BUSSTAT. “In fact, some of our dear batchmates were requested by their QUATECH professor for this term to drop QUATECH due to their failure to take COMCALC before it. It seems that the Modularization is not yet clear to all other departments,” the letter revealed.
Dr. Subido termed the changes concerning the subjects on Tax (INCOTAX and BUSITAX) as “development.” The subjects mentioned play a big role in auditing, and since Module 2 includes auditing in its scope, they decided to make INCOTAX and BUSITAX prerequisites to the module. The modifications made on the Financial Management subjects were due to the changes in the syllabi of the CPA board exam and were also recommended by the boards of accountancy. It is also for these reasons that the department decided to make FINMA1a/2a/3a exclusive for accounting students. Though the scope would be more or less the same with FINAMA 1, 2 and 3, Dr. Subido expressed that “the depth of the discussion and the skills developed in the students would be more because of the board exam that th ey have to take.” Furthermore, Dr. Subido said that the business environment has d rastically changed in the past few years, and that they are not just preparing students to become accountants and decision makers of today, but also in the near future. “That’s the reason why we really have to adjust. The requirements now are very different from five years ago, or even three years ago.” Dr. Subido explained. She added that Lasallians must be competitive not only in the local but also in the global level. The inconsistencies in the flowcharts were “a matter of time implementation.” Dr. Subido understood that the Business Management Department probably decided that it would be better if Commerce Calculus (COMCALC 1 and 2) were prerequisites to Business Statistics (BUSSTAT) and Quantitative Methods (QUATECH). These, however, were not reflected in the flowcharts. The BMG Department seemingly failed to inform the Accountancy department about the said changes. Curiously, other departments were not affected.
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Dr. Subido stated that they have initiated a foru m including the parents of students who are qualified to major. She also said that last term, they had a session wherein both the parents and students are present, and they intend to continue doing this in the future. One area where developments in the Modular program have happened concerned the participation ation of the practitioner. On previous occasions, practitioners were given the opportunity to give lectures ectures to the students. According to Dr. Subido, there were a certain number of times when the students preferred the faculty to teach. However, the Department would not completely eliminate the role of the practitioner, because it wants to broaden the student’s perspectives and “so that they get in touch with the real business world even while they are still in school.” With this, the Department will assign business cases to students. The department also made some improvements in scheduling the modules. The schedules will be divided into morning and afternoon sessions. The department also secured the availability of classrooms so that they would be exclusively used for the modules. Moreover, quizzes would be scheduled every Monday, so that the students would have more time to prepare. There is still a lot of room for improvement, but Dr. Subido said that it was part of the learning process. rocess.
Student-faculty tudent-faculty and parent-faculty conferences were already conducted in order to clarify issues regarding the program. However, the students were suggesting convening all three parties. “An exchange of point of views and reaction woul d be helpful on improving th e quality of the Modularization Program,” the letter suggested. The students suggested to review the flowchart and to make current arrangements “including how subjects are grouped to come up with a module and th e time allotment strategy used.” The students were also curious regarding the length, content, as well as assessment of the modular program.
Parting Shots Belandres stated that Dr. Subido’s claims about irregular students being the complainants of modularization were not entirely true because majority of the students who complained were regular, and that all of them were having the same problems. According to him, Dr. Subido immediately assumed that the reason for their complaints was because they were being delayed, and that wasn’t th e case. Aside from placing very high expectations on them, students also contest that the Modularization Program treats students like guinea pigs. The program should be carefully planned before actually being applied on students. In the same way that merchandise for sale are carefully tested by quality control before being sold, the Administration should have tested the program on a smaller scale before being applied to a whole batch of students.
Opinions of Accountancy Students
Dr. Subido claimed that the Accountancy program is the honors program and also the flagship of the College of Business and Economics. Therefore, it is only natural for the program to be implemented very strictly. Borrowing arguments from Charles Darwin, only the best students survive Accountancy. The chairwoman is even suggesting that weaker students shift ou t. The chairwoman claimed that these weaker students have been the cause for the decline of DLSU’s performance in the board examinations. Furthermore, she points to these irregular students as the main opponents of the modularization program.
“The modular program drains my its genuine purpose in the long run. It’s strength. The classes are exhausting and hard to be under it. I feel pressured but when I get home, I just want to rest. yet it pushes me to study harder.” They say the program would be success-Ellie Navarra, 3rd year fully overcome thru time management. But how can we manage time if there “Modular is a good program but needs isn’t any left?” a lot of adjustment from students. A -Justinne Dizon, 3rd year regular student will have a hard time at first, but when they get the feel of it “The modular is promulgated for a they will just go with the flow. One of good purpose. I just hope I would serve the things that you’re competing with
here is time, and how fast you are able to absorb topics. It is not a program most students opt to have but it also has its positive effects in the long run.” -Shar Choi, 3rd year “The advantages of the modular program are that it instills discipline into the students; it makes us more responsible; and it allows concentration on the topics since we only dig
accounting subjects in a particular term. But there are also disadvantages in the program like, after you finish a module, students tend to forget easily the lessons because of the fast-paced lecture. In short, there is no retention in the topics we’ve already taken up. I feel stressful everyday because of the long lecture hours per day.” -Lorelee Granado, 3rd year COMPILED BY FRANCESCA STA. ANA
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he recent change in the Office of Sports Development (OSD) brought about new faces to manage the sports affairs of DLSU, as well as removing several members of the “old” OSD. Ramoncito Campos, together with former OSD Director Danny Jose, had been a prolific tandem as they have guided several squads to bag UAAP championshiptitlesduringtheir stay,and contributed a lot to the development of the different sports teams of La Salle. Now, things have come to an end.
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Campos’ contributions to the OSD Ramoncito Campos, an Ilonggo and a former Olympian, has been involved in sports management since he started working in 1950. Some of the teams he handled before working for De La Salle were the Nepomuceno Productions, Meralco, and Far Eastern University (FEU). He also represented the Philippines as a basketball player in three Olympic games: London 1948, Helsinki 1952, and Melbourne 1956. His expertise in the field of sports prompted Bro. Benedict, Bro. Andrew Gonzales, and Bro.Rolly Dizon to request for his help in DLSU’s sports program back in 1997. Under Campos and Jose’s management, De La Salle’s different teams such as the basketball, football, and chess teams began to seize several championships. This is due to Campos’s
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Tamaraws end Archers campa gn n Fr Mart n s Cup Height is might. This is what the De La Salle Green Archers witnessed as they were edged out by the Far Eastern University Tamaraws, 73-65, in the quarterfinal round of the 11 th Fr. Martin’s Cup Basketball Invitational Tournament held at the FEU Gymnasium last June 1. The lack of ceiling of the Green Archers was evident in the match against the Tamaraws, who feasted inside on numerous occasions scoring inside the paint. Meanwhile, De La Salle was stagnant on a number of opportunities that could have closed the margin when they needed it most. At the start of the fourth quarter, the Tamaraws orchestrated an 8-1 run; four on offensive putbacks by Mark Isip and Jeff Chan to peg the score at 61-54. S uddenly, the Archers became silent as their field goal shooting went sour after missing several key shots. Free throws also became the Archers’ undoing as they converted on only two-ofeight shooting from the charity stripe from thereon in. The lead was out of reach when Chan converted on a three-point attempt to give FEU-A a 70-59 advantage, the biggest in the game, with 1:48 to go in the fourth period. Junior OJ Cua led the Archers with 15 points including three triples while Joseph Yeo had 12 points of his own. Chan poured in a game-high 20 markers while Isip added 16 for the winning FEU squad, who advanced to the semifinal phase of the tournament.Beforetheirquarterfinaldefeat, the Archers, champions of last year’s edition,
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Scholarshipblues According to Campos, a major problem for the OSD was the budget allocation for the DLSU athletes. Unlike other UAAP schools, De La Salle’s sports scholarships are counted as part of the OSD’s operational expenses, effectively
limiting the scholarships available for recruits. For several years, DLSU failed to win the general championship because of the limited number of players in sports. For example, the DLSU athletics team only had 14 out of 20 players for the women’s team and 18 players for the Green Tracksters, making it the only school to lack some players last year. According to Campos, their request for additional recruits for athletics and swimming was never taken into account because of the budget of the OSD. Out of the approximately 280 athletes of De La Salle, only 140 scholarships are available, and it is only the basketball team who benefits the most from the distribution of scholarships. Furthermore, Campos stated that this year, the number of available scholarships has decreased to 100, presumably because of the austerity measures that have become so necessary all over the country, thereby adding a strain on the recruitment of athletes. Another problem for the DLSU sports program is the relative difficulty for the prospective recruits to get past the academic standards in order to be admitted to DLSU. With the way things are going, Campos is pessimistic about gaining the overall championship anytime soon, although he hopes to be proven wrong.
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tory. At least 41 of the original tenants were retained with the thought of moving out, especially those who while the others eventually moved out. had been staying in the Scubilion House for a couple In terms of the division of the dormitory, the lady of years. athletes will be residing in Building Annex A of the Some athletes were also complaining that the Lasallian Center. On the other hand, the male athletes transfer should have been scheduled earlier during the W finished the elimination round with a clean will be occupying the second and third floors o f Build- summer because some of them experienced conflict ing Annex B. between their academic concerns and the relocation 7-0 slate, mostly on lopsided fashion. At least 8 to 10 people shared rooms at the Scuof their belongings to the new d ormitory. The athletes The match was actually a nip-and-tuck affair early in the game. JV Casio converted bilion House. This time, some rooms can only ac- also added that they it took them a lot of time to settle on a fastbreak lay-up to erect a 4-0 run early commodate two to four people. Another difference in since they were not provided with a vehicle to help in the second quarter that could have broken would be that the place is not airconditioned, unlike them transport their things. Arriving at their new dormitory, the athletes found the game wide open. But the Morayta-based at Scubilion House. However, Br. Yanzon plans to hold an orientation other reasons to grumble about as they came to encagers answered with a 7-0 blitz keeping the Archers at bay, 22-20. Cua answered with before the start of the 68th UAAP Season in order to counter conditions far from what they got used to in hear out the requests of the athletes, as well as their their previous residence. Their rooms were ventilated one of his three-pointers to set up a see-saw coaches. He’ll try to work things out in order to meet by fans and not by air-conditioning units and they were battle until the fourth period. the needs of both the OSD and the athletes. not allowed to use flat irons for the fear that it might The Green Archers finished the eliminabe the cause of fire. Also there was no common room tions of the Fr. Martin’s Cup with a relatively for them to bond, and some comfort rooms only have easy victory over TIP-Manila last May 25 at View of the OSD on the matter According to the new OSD head Br. Bobby Cas- showers, while lacking toilet bowls. With these, most the St. Placid Gym in San of the athletes experience daily inconveniences with ingal, the transfer of the athletes was due to the fact m m m that the Scubilion House was really CSB-owned. He regards to sleeping and attending to their personal needs. thinks that it’s also time that DLSU athletes have a M On the other hand, there are some athletes who place of their own. G prefer the Lasallian Center over the Scubilion House. In addition, Br. Casingal shared that the Philipm According to them, it displays a more peaceful environpinesca, a well-known dance troupe, will be taking m mU ment and offers a more comfortable residence since it the place of the DLSU athletes who formerly resided m accommodates its tenants in only four people per room. in the Scubilion House. It also provides additional facilities and services such as D m m a basketball court and a canteen. In addition, Lasallian Response from the Athletes m Center’s proximity to the DLSU campus benefits the Although the DLSU athletes were informed ahead of time about their transfer, they were quite distressed athletes as well. W m m m m m m
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help in recruiting talented athletes such as Janley Patrona (Green Spikers) and Kreme Huelar (Lady Archers). He also signed up coaches like Ronald Dulay and Ramil de Jesus, who handle the Green and Lady Spikers, respectively. However, his most famous recruited coach is Green Archers’ coach Franz Pumaren, who was recommended by former PBA coach Tommy Manotoc. Unfortunately, over the past couple of seasons, Campos and Pumaren failed to see eye to eye on several matters such as player selection and recruitment. After a long list of accomplishments during his stay in De La Salle, Campos decided to retire. He was planning to do so on December to coincide with his 80th birthday, so that he could stay up to this year’s UAAP basketball season. However, this never happened, because a change in the OSD took place before Campos’s planned exit. His tenure in De La Salle ended last May, which is traditionally when contracts under the OSD expire and are renewed, after he asked to not have his extended.
Life doesn’t get any better than this. For the first time ever, the Legends and All-Stars of Ateneo de Manila and De La Salle University will be battling each other in the FilOil-Flying V Ultimate Showdown to be held at the Araneta Coliseum on July 2. Four generations of players from these ultimate rival schools fight for school pride all over again in the double-header event. The Legends’ game will feature players from the 60’s to the 80’s while the All Stars’ game will showcase the talents of the players from the 80’s to the present. The De La Salle Legends include DLSU stalwart Lim Eng Beng, San Miguel coach Jong Uichico, and actor Edu Manzano. Alaska team manager Joaqui Trillo will take o ver the coaching chores for the DLSU legends. On the other hand, veterans Dindo Pumaren, Jason Webb, Luigi Trillo, and Mac Cardona will lead the All Stars. On Ateneo’s camp, the Legends will be bannered by Jojo Lastimosa while the All Star team will be having Jayvee Gayoso, Eric Reyes, Larry Fonacier, and former coach Sandy Arespacochaga on their frontline. Coach Chito Narvasa will be their mentor for the ultimate showdown. The basketball showdown is for the benefit of the De La Salle Pep Squad, Ateneo Athletic Scholarship Fund, and the De La Salle Greenhills Night School.
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he recent change in the Office of Sports Development (OSD) brought about new faces to manage the sports affairs of DLSU, as well as removing several members of the “old” OSD. Ramoncito Campos, together with former OSD Director Danny Jose, had been a prolific tandem as they have guided several squads to bag UAAP championshiptitlesduringtheir stay,and contributed a lot to the development of the different sports teams of La Salle. Now, things have come to an end.
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De La Salle recently said goodbye to three-time Olympian Ramoncito Campos as part of its OSD revamp this school year. PHOTO BYDIANE REYES
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Campos’ contributions to the OSD Ramoncito Campos, an Ilonggo and a former Olympian, has been involved in sports management since he started working in 1950. Some of the teams he handled before working for De La Salle were the Nepomuceno Productions, Meralco, and Far Eastern University (FEU). He also represented the Philippines as a basketball player in three Olympic games: London 1948, Helsinki 1952, and Melbourne 1956. His expertise in the field of sports prompted Bro. Benedict, Bro. Andrew Gonzales, and Bro.Rolly Dizon to request for his help in DLSU’s sports program back in 1997. Under Campos and Jose’s management, De La Salle’s different teams such as the basketball, football, and chess teams began to seize several championships. This is due to Campos’s
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help in recruiting talented athletes such as Janley Patrona (Green Spikers) and Kreme Huelar (Lady Archers). He also signed up coaches like Ronald Dulay and Ramil de Jesus, who handle the Green and Lady Spikers, respectively. However, his most famous recruited coach is Green Archers’ coach Franz Pumaren, who was recommended by former PBA coach Tommy Manotoc. Unfortunately, over the past couple of seasons, Campos and Pumaren failed to see eye to eye on several matters such as player selection and recruitment. After a long list of accomplishments during his stay in De La Salle, Campos decided to retire. He was planning to do so on December to coincide with his 80th birthday, so that he could stay up to this year’s UAAP basketball season. However, this never happened, because a change in the OSD took place before Campos’s planned exit. His tenure in De La Salle ended last May, which is traditionally when contracts under the OSD expire and are renewed, after he asked to not have his extended.
limiting the scholarships available for recruits. For several years, DLSU failed to win the general championship because of the limited number of players in sports. For example, the DLSU athletics team only had 14 out of 20 players for the women’s team and 18 players for the Green Tracksters, making it the only school to lack some players last year. According to Campos, their request for additional recruits for athletics and swimming was never taken into account because of the budget of the OSD. Out of the approximately 280 athletes of De La Salle, only 140 scholarships are available, and it is only the basketball team who benefits the most from the distribution of scholarships. Furthermore, Campos stated that this year, the number of available scholarships has decreased to 100, presumably because of the austerity measures that have become so necessary all over the country, thereby adding a strain on the recruitment of athletes. Another problem for the DLSU sports program is the relative difficulty for the prospective recruits to get past the academic standards in order to be admitted to DLSU. With the way things are going, Campos is pessimistic about gaining the overall championship anytime soon, although he hopes to be proven wrong.
Scholarshipblues According to Campos, a major problem for the OSD was the budget allocation for the DLSU athletes. Unlike other UAAP schools, De La Salle’s sports scholarships are counted as part of the OSD’s operational expenses, effectively
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tory. At least 41 of the original tenants were retained with the thought of moving out, especially those who while the others eventually moved out. had been staying in the Scubilion House for a couple In terms of the division of the dormitory, the lady of years. athletes will be residing in Building Annex A of the Some athletes were also complaining that the Lasallian Center. On the other hand, the male athletes transfer should have been scheduled earlier during the REUBEN EZRA TERRADO AND JEWELYNN GAY ZARENO Height is might. This is what the De La Salle finished the elimination round with a clean will be occupying the second and third floors o f Build- summer because some of them experienced conflict ing Annex B. between their academic concerns and the relocation Green Archers witnessed as they were edged 7-0 slate, mostly on lopsided fashion. At least 8 to 10 people shared rooms at the Scuof their belongings to the new d ormitory. The athletes out by the Far Eastern University Tamaraws, The match was actually a nip-and-tuck 73-65, in the quarterfinal round of the 11 th affair early in the game. JV Casio converted bilion House. This time, some rooms can only ac- also added that they it took them a lot of time to settle Fr. Martin’s Cup Basketball Invitational on a fastbreak lay-up to erect a 4-0 run early commodate two to four people. Another difference in since they were not provided with a vehicle to help Tournament held at the FEU Gymnasium in the second quarter that could have broken would be that the place is not airconditioned, unlike them transport their things. Arriving at their new dormitory, the athletes found last June 1. the game wide open. But the Morayta-based at Scubilion House. However, Br. Yanzon plans to hold an orientation other reasons to grumble about as they came to enThe lack of ceiling of the Green Archers cagers answered with a 7-0 blitz keeping the was evident in the match against the Tama- Archers at bay, 22-20. Cua answered with before the start of the 68th UAAP Season in order to counter conditions far from what they got used to in hear out the requests of the athletes, as well as their their previous residence. Their rooms were ventilated raws, who feasted inside on numerous ocone of his three-pointers to set up a see-saw coaches. He’ll try to work things out in order to meet by fans and not by air-conditioning units and they were casions scoring inside the paint. Meanwhile, battle until the fourth period. the needs of both the OSD and the athletes. not allowed to use flat irons for the fear that it might De La Salle was stagnant on a number of The Green Archers finished the eliminabe the cause of fire. Also there was no common room opportunities that could have closed the tions of the Fr. Martin’s Cup with a relatively for them to bond, and some comfort rooms only have margin when they needed it most. easy victory over TIP-Manila last May 25 at View of the OSD on the matter According to the new OSD head Br. Bobby Cas- showers, while lacking toilet bowls. With these, most At the start of the fourth quarter, the the St. Placid Gym in San Beda. The Archers of the athletes experience daily inconveniences with Tamaraws orchestrated an 8-1 run; four on completely dominated throughout the game ingal, the transfer of the athletes was due to the fact offensive putbacks by Mark Isip and Jeff over the coach-less Technological Institute- that the Scubilion House was really CSB-owned. He regards to sleeping and attending to their personal needs. thinks that it’s also time that DLSU athletes have a Chan to peg the score at 61-54. S uddenly, Manila, posting a final score of 98-35. On the other hand, there are some athletes who place of their own. the Archers became silent as their field goal Rookies of the Green Archers were able prefer the Lasallian Center over the Scubilion House. In addition, Br. Casingal shared that the Philipshooting went sour after missing several key to show a glimpse of what they can do for the According to them, it displays a more peaceful environpinesca, a well-known dance troupe, will be taking shots. Free throws also became the Archers’ team. Peejay Barua from University of Iloilo ment and offers a more comfortable residence since it undoing as they converted on only two-of- and Kish Co from St. Stephen led the scoring the place of the DLSU athletes who formerly resided accommodates its tenants in only four people per room. eight shooting from the charity stripe from with 18 points and 16 points, respectively. in the Scubilion House. It also provides additional facilities and services such as thereon in. The lead was out of reach when Despite outstanding performances from his a basketball court and a canteen. In addition, Lasallian Chan converted on a three-point attempt to rookies, Coach Franz Pumaren knows that Response from the Athletes Center’s proximity to the DLSU campus benefits the Although the DLSU athletes were informed ahead give FEU-A a 70-59 advantage, the biggest the rookies still have a lot to work on. of time about their transfer, they were quite distressed athletes as well. in the game, with 1:48 to go in the fourth “We still have a lot of adjustments to do, period. especially with the kind of game we want to Junior OJ Cua led the Archers with employ,” he said. 15 points including three triples while Jun Cabatu and Joseph Yeo had mild Joseph Yeo had 12 points of his own. Chan ankle sprains early in the second half but poured in a game-high 20 markers while that didn’t stop the rest of the Archers from Isip added 16 for the winning FEU squad, limiting their opponents to only six points who advanced to the semifinal phase of the at the end of the third quarter and further tournament.Beforetheirquarterfinaldefeat, extending the lead till the final buzzer. the Archers, champions of last year’s edition,
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Tankers Paddlers AyraMalabayabas Coming fresh from winning the 67th UAAP Table Tennis Rookie of the Year award in the juniors’ division, former Adamson Falcon Ayra Malabayabas is expected to show the best of her moves in the upcoming UAAP season. This time around, she is aiming to bag the ROY award in the seniors’ category. This freshman describes herself to be both an offensive and defensive player, although she is focusing more on her attacks. She has been playing the sport for nine years now and has also grabbedotherawardsincludingthe championship in the UP Chancellor’s Tournament. Aside from table tennis, Malabayabas is also into other sports like basketball, volleyball, and soccer.
Gerrick Eugenio Hailing from San Jose City, Nueva Ecija, Gerrick Eugenio is another masteral recruit taking up Early Childhood Education in DLSU. He has been playing table tennis for a little less than ten years and has been awarded gold and silver medals in the Age Group 20-under Competition andin theJuniorsDivision(3rd Leg),respectively. Besides being an athlete, 20-year old Eugenio is also a band vocalist and a traditional cuisine cook, as well. With all his heart and mind set for victory, Gerrick is optimistic that with the right timing and collective efforts from his team, the Green Paddlers will finally bring home the championship for De La Salle.
Noel Ceasar Atilano Currently taking up his Masters Degree in Educational Leadership, Ten-Ten, as his coach and teammates fondly call him, is very determined to help his team bring home the crown in the 68th UAAP Table Tennis Tournament. Being the MVP and two-time champion of the 78th NCAA during his college days in Letran, this guy surely has a lot to contribute to the Green Paddlers. His forte is on tweedling, a move wherein he swiftly shifts his backhand from long pimps to rubber during rallies. Having the experience of competing in various tournaments and winning awards, Atilano’s presence will definitely be instrumental in the Paddlers’ quest for glory.
VanessaNg A two-time champion in the NCR Table Tennis Tournament, Vanessa Ng from Philippine Cultural High School is another addition to th e Lady Paddlers’ line-up. Ng started playing table tennis when she was still in grade four, primarily because it was a sport played by her family. Later on, she developed a passion for it and decided to undergo continuous training to be able to compete in different tournaments. With great skill and a lot of determination radiating during practice from this 16-year old Sports Management freshman, Coach Ramil Sta. Ana believes that she will certainly show off her superb moves this coming UAAP season as the Lady Paddlers defend their crown.
Lady Archers Dinn Yamamoto Defense is the game of this new addition to the line up of the Lady Archers. A 17 year old Sports Management student, Yamamoto was already a Rookie of the Year awardee during her high school years. This power forward from De La S alle Zobel has been playing basketball for seven years and was also a part of the Zobel team who brought home the championship in the NCAA and WBL tournaments. Surely, the Lady Archers will definitely benefit from this rookie as Yamamoto is prepared to dive for her the ball at all causes while also chipping in those precious points in the paint as well. Beia Santos Beia Santos, one of DLSU prized recruits, is raring to get her offensive game on the road. This 17-year old shooting guard from Assumption College has been training with the Lady Archers for the past two years, giving h er more experience with collegiate basketball. Now taking up a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood, Santos is prepared to face tough UAAP teams in De La Salle’s quest for the crown. Averaging 18 points per game during her high school year, this former soccer player definitely has what it takes to be a Lady Archer.
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Life doesn’t get any better than this. For the first time ever, the Legends and All-Stars of Ateneo de Manila and De La Salle University will be battling each other in the FilOil-Flying V Ultimate Showdown to be held at the Araneta Coliseum on July 2. Four generations of players from these ultimate rival schools fight for school pride all over again in the double-header event. The Legends’ game will feature players from the 60’s to the 80’s while the All Stars’ game will showcase the talents of the players from the 80’s to the present. The De La Salle Legends include DLSU stalwart Lim Eng Beng, San Miguel coach Jong Uichico, and actor Edu Manzano. Alaska team manager Joaqui Trillo will take o ver the coaching chores for the DLSU legends. On the other hand, veterans Dindo Pumaren, Jason Webb, Luigi Trillo, and Mac Cardona will lead the All Stars. On Ateneo’s camp, the Legends will be bannered by Jojo Lastimosa while the All Star team will be having Jayvee Gayoso, Eric Reyes, Larry Fonacier, and former coach Sandy Arespacochaga on their frontline. Coach Chito Narvasa will be their mentor for the ultimate showdown. The basketball showdown is for the benefit of the De La Salle Pep Squad, Ateneo Athletic Scholarship Fund, and the De La Salle Greenhills Night School.
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Alexie Casey J. Laconico At the age of five years old, Casey Laconico started out her swimming career. A year later, she has already set a swimming record in the novice stage of a swimming tournament. Gaining experience from various swimming competitions like the Sanya Samaki Cup in Bacolod, Laconico is now ready to represent De La Salle University, where some of her relatives graduated. With her solid strokes, she is expected to deliver in the butterfly event as the Lady Tankers swim their way to victory. Maxine Bernadette Aurora V. Galang After participating in the prestigious South East Asian Games back in 2003, Berny Galang is now ready to move on to bigger and better things as she represents the Lady Tankers in the long distance swimming event. Galang, who took her secondary degree in St. Scholastica’s Academy-Bacolod, is currently taking up AB Sports Management. Coming from a family of swimmers, Galang believes that with teamwork on their side, the DLSU Lady Tankers have a bigger chance of bringing home the championship that slipped away from their hands last year. Ryan George Sia A graduate of De La Salle Greenhills, Ryan Sia had the option of going to the University of the Philippines or De La Salle University. However, due to the lacking facilities of UP, Sia decided to stick with the latter. At an early age, Sia showed great potential in swimming as he won a gold medal in a swimming competition. Years later, Sia became a member of the LSGH swimming team where he even participated in the Asia-Pacific School Games in Australia back in 2001. Specializing in the breast stroke event, Sia is expected to help star swimmer Benjamin Uy in delivering the precious points for the Green Tankers. Benedict S. Kaw A swimmer since he was a kid, Benedict Kaw is another addition to the talented roster of the De La Salle swimming team. This Xavier College alumnus chose to play for the Green Tankers because he believes that besides gaining more swimming experience, DLSU also has a good educational background. As a rookie, he is willing to learn on what it takes to compete with more talented collegiate swimmers. Kaw has also participated in the NCR Palarong Pambansa where he excels in the freestyle event.
Marie Angelie Dimakiling This AB-Sports Management student is the third sibling to play for the Lady Woodpushers, following the footsteps of veterans Faith and Oliver Dimakiling. Angie Dimakiling, a proud alumnus of Francisco Bangoy National High School in Davao, has been playing chess since she was in fifth grade. With her family serving as her inspiration, Dimakiling continued her family’s legacy in chess as she has already participated in variouschessevents,includingtwo NationalHQtournaments, one in 2002 in the Under 16 Bracket, and another one held just recently. She is also positive that the Lady Woodpushers would get the elusive championship as she’s determined to give her best in every match, with the help of proper training and constant practice that would further hone her skills.
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Kish Co Peejay Barua Standing at 6’3”, Kish Co is expected to fill in the Coming all the way from Iloilo, rookie PJ Barua just shoes left by Jerwin Gaco as the 17-year old power for- started playing varsity basketball for the University of Il ward will bring his midrange shooting, rebounding, and oilo in his junior year. Barua, with his determination and defensive skills to the Green Archer squad. Co has led St. ability to learn, has quickly made an impact in basketball Stephen High School to back-to-back championships in as he helped his team in local leagues such as the PRISAA. the Metro Manila Tiong Lian Basketball Association while This 17-year old Ilonggo believes that his shooting skills also adding an MVP trophy to his name. This Advertis- will be instrumental as he plays the shooting guard posiing Management major is looking forward to a fun yet tion this season. Modest and soft-spoken, Barua will just challenging year as the Green Archers are all geared up let his playing do the talking this season. to defend their UAAP title. Lionel Rivera Game experience is what Rivera can definitely contribJames Mangahas James Mangahas is no longer a stranger to big leagues ute to the Archers this season. A member of the Emilio as he has already played for Philippine Christian Univer- Aguinaldo College basketball team, Rivera has helped sity as a small forward during his high school years. A the Generals capture the NCRAA, UCAA and University member of the NCAA Mythical Five last year, 18-year Games (UNIGAMES) titles. At present, the 21- year old old Mangahas was the cornerstone of the Baby Dolphins’ Human Resource Management graduate will be backing rotation. With his sweet-shooting game, it’s no wonder up TY Tang at the point guard slot in the 68th UAAP that the 6’3” Sports Management freshman has already Season. A slasher at 5-11, he hopes to make an impact in set his mind on bringing home another championship to his one-year stay with the DLSU cagers while earning a the Taft-based squad. Master’s degree in Special Education as well.
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Tankers Paddlers AyraMalabayabas Coming fresh from winning the 67th UAAP Table Tennis Rookie of the Year award in the juniors’ division, former Adamson Falcon Ayra Malabayabas is expected to show the best of her moves in the upcoming UAAP season. This time around, she is aiming to bag the ROY award in the seniors’ category. This freshman describes herself to be both an offensive and defensive player, although she is focusing more on her attacks. She has been playing the sport for nine years now and has also grabbedotherawardsincludingthe championship in the UP Chancellor’s Tournament. Aside from table tennis, Malabayabas is also into other sports like basketball, volleyball, and soccer.
Gerrick Eugenio Hailing from San Jose City, Nueva Ecija, Gerrick Eugenio is another masteral recruit taking up Early Childhood Education in DLSU. He has been playing table tennis for a little less than ten years and has been awarded gold and silver medals in the Age Group 20-under Competition andin theJuniorsDivision(3rd Leg),respectively. Besides being an athlete, 20-year old Eugenio is also a band vocalist and a traditional cuisine cook, as well. With all his heart and mind set for victory, Gerrick is optimistic that with the right timing and collective efforts from his team, the Green Paddlers will finally bring home the championship for De La Salle.
Noel Ceasar Atilano Currently taking up his Masters Degree in Educational Leadership, Ten-Ten, as his coach and teammates fondly call him, is very determined to help his team bring home the crown in the 68th UAAP Table Tennis Tournament. Being the MVP and two-time champion of the 78th NCAA during his college days in Letran, this guy surely has a lot to contribute to the Green Paddlers. His forte is on tweedling, a move wherein he swiftly shifts his backhand from long pimps to rubber during rallies. Having the experience of competing in various tournaments and winning awards, Atilano’s presence will definitely be instrumental in the Paddlers’ quest for glory.
VanessaNg A two-time champion in the NCR Table Tennis Tournament, Vanessa Ng from Philippine Cultural High School is another addition to th e Lady Paddlers’ line-up. Ng started playing table tennis when she was still in grade four, primarily because it was a sport played by her family. Later on, she developed a passion for it and decided to undergo continuous training to be able to compete in different tournaments. With great skill and a lot of determination radiating during practice from this 16-year old Sports Management freshman, Coach Ramil Sta. Ana believes that she will certainly show off her superb moves this coming UAAP season as the Lady Paddlers defend their crown.
Lady Archers Dinn Yamamoto Defense is the game of this new addition to the line up of the Lady Archers. A 17 year old Sports Management student, Yamamoto was already a Rookie of the Year awardee during her high school years. This power forward from De La S alle Zobel has been playing basketball for seven years and was also a part of the Zobel team who brought home the championship in the NCAA and WBL tournaments. Surely, the Lady Archers will definitely benefit from this rookie as Yamamoto is prepared to dive for her the ball at all causes while also chipping in those precious points in the paint as well.
Alexie Casey J. Laconico At the age of five years old, Casey Laconico started out her swimming career. A year later, she has already set a swimming record in the novice stage of a swimming tournament. Gaining experience from various swimming competitions like the Sanya Samaki Cup in Bacolod, Laconico is now ready to represent De La Salle University, where some of her relatives graduated. With her solid strokes, she is expected to deliver in the butterfly event as the Lady Tankers swim their way to victory. Maxine Bernadette Aurora V. Galang After participating in the prestigious South East Asian Games back in 2003, Berny Galang is now ready to move on to bigger and better things as she represents the Lady Tankers in the long distance swimming event. Galang, who took her secondary degree in St. Scholastica’s Academy-Bacolod, is currently taking up AB Sports Management. Coming from a family of swimmers, Galang believes that with teamwork on their side, the DLSU Lady Tankers have a bigger chance of bringing home the championship that slipped away from their hands last year.
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Years have passed, yet Bacchus Ledesma continues to be 2000. The team was up by one run but the momena legend in UAAP baseball as he is one of the best players tum was on UP’s side. Hitting that crucial homerun ever to don the uniform of the Green and White Batters. marked the way for another baseball crown,” Ledesma Now, Ledesma continues to form another legend; this disclosed. time, it deals with life beyond baseball. Having left the gates of De La Salle upon his comComing to De La Salle to play baseball is a decision pletion of his degree in Organizational Communication, Ledesma would never ever regret. “It was in DLSU Ledesma continues to be in active in the sport he certhat I was able to harness my raw skills and turn it into tainly loves. Ledesma said, “I would die without baseball. something beneficial to the team,” he shared. In fact, our group of De La Salle and Ateneo alumni Even though Ledesma only started playing baseball put together the first organized adult baseball club. We at the age of 16, this recruit from Ateneo de Manila started it out last 2001 and so far we are going strong. High School didn’t waste any time, as he was instrumen- We have also put up a website (http://www.titansbasetal in the Green Batters’ quest for victory. ballclub.org) where our main goal is foster the growth Ledesmabroughthometwochampi- of baseball beyond the collegiate level.” onships for De La Salle, one on his Ledesma is currently working as a project manager rookie year and the other, on his for Citibank where he handles e-commerce banking. last playing year. Besides garner- Happily married to his doctor wife, Ledesma shared his ing awards like Most Homeruns, immediate and future plans, which still included baseball. Most RBI (Runs Batted In) and The legendary baseball player wants to have a happy marthe MVP title, Ledesma was riage and kids, get rich, play more baseball, and finally also on the Dean’s List and was bring the Titans Baseball Club to a nationwide status. consistently pulling in good On a parting note, Ledesma wants to be remembered marks. as an athlete who also excelled in school. “Besides aimLedesma’s best col- ing to bring home the bacon every UAAP season, I also legememoriesdefinitely wanted to become a model student. It’s not just about involved the baseball getting passing marks, but getting good grades while team. “I remember gaining some knowledge as well was really important everything; from the to me,” Ledesma added. moment I was acOne lesson Bacchus Ledesma learned while playing cepted as a rookie to for De La Salle is that hard work is the key to success. becoming the team “It’s important that you work hard and play hard. There captain of the Green is no point if you work hard but you can’t enjoy yourself. Batters. Of course, I On the other hand, if you play too much, you can never could never forget hitting work on your game. This is a philosophy I don’t just the home run during Game apply to baseball, but in everything I do i n life as well,” 1 of the championship game back in Ledesma concluded.
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Ryan George Sia A graduate of De La Salle Greenhills, Ryan Sia had the option of going to the University of the Philippines or De La Salle University. However, due to the lacking facilities of UP, Sia decided to stick with the latter. At an early age, Sia showed great potential in swimming as he won a gold medal in a swimming competition. Years later, Sia became a member of the LSGH swimming team where he even participated in the Asia-Pacific School Games in Australia back in 2001. Specializing in the breast stroke event, Sia is expected to help star swimmer Benjamin Uy in delivering the precious points for the Green Tankers.
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four-gamewinningstreak.TheLady Spikers continued their streak after overpowering the Lady Stags in three straight sets last May 28. Final scores were 25-23, 25-18, 25-20. The Lady Spikers’ tandem of former MVP Carolino and team captain Penetrante produced an aggregate 28 points that towered over Lady Stag Cherry Rose Macatangay’s game-high 19 points. The Lady Stags started out strong in the first set, with a spike from Macatangay initiating a 4-0 run. The Lady Spikers immediately caught up, tying the game to 4-4. Neither team led for more than three points for the rest of the first set. Later on, a spike from Hernandez tied the set for the
Benedict S. Kaw A swimmer since he was a kid, Benedict Kaw is another addition to the talented roster of the De La Salle swimming team. This Xavier College alumnus chose to play for the Green Tankers because he believes that besides gaining more swimming experience, DLSU also has a good educational background. As a rookie, he is willing to learn on what it takes to compete with more talented collegiate swimmers. Kaw has also participated in the NCR Palarong Pambansa where he excels in the freestyle event.
Marie Angelie Dimakiling This AB-Sports Management student is the third sibling to play for the Lady Woodpushers, following the footsteps of veterans Faith and Oliver Dimakiling. Angie Dimakiling, a proud alumnus of Francisco Bangoy National High School in Davao, has been playing chess since she was in fifth grade. With her family serving as her inspiration, Dimakiling continued her family’s legacy in chess as she has already participated in variouschessevents,includingtwo NationalHQtournaments, one in 2002 in the Under 16 Bracket, and another one held just recently. She is also positive that the Lady Woodpushers would get the elusive championship as she’s determined to give her best in every match, with the help of proper training and constant practice that would further hone her skills.
Beia Santos Beia Santos, one of DLSU prized recruits, is raring to get her offensive game on the road. This 17-year old shooting guard from Assumption College has been training with the Lady Archers for the past two years, giving h er more experience with collegiate basketball. Now taking up a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood, Santos is prepared to face tough UAAP teams in De La Salle’s quest for the crown. Averaging 18 points per game during her high school year, this former soccer player definitely has what it takes to be a Lady Archer.
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eleventh time at 22-all before a 3-1 closing Lady Stags at the start of the third set. run by the Lady Spikers. The Lady Stags After continuous efforts, the momentum threatened to catch up as Jennifer Bohawe’s finally shifted to De La Salle’s side when spike intercepted the set point for the Lady Penetrante scored an attack that pushed Spikers, but a quick drop by Hernandez the scores to a deadlock at 8-all. It was potted the first set at 23-25. followed by a 4-0 run that gave the Lady It was the Lady Stags’ errors that spelled Spikers the lead. Two consecutive service the difference during the second set. Early aces from Hernandez followed by a drop in the set, four service errors coming from from Penetrante stretched out the lead to the Stags gave the Lady Spikers a four-point six, 20-14. The Lady Stags almost managed advantage at 10-6. The Stags staged a 4-0 a comeback but a kill from Hernandez run but was halted by a costly service error closed the match, 25-20. that furthered the green squad’s lead to six Previously, the Lady Spikers climbed points at 23-17. It was Jeanne Espolong’s to the top spot through defeating FEU, error that gave away the second set victory Lyceum, and newcomer ADMU, all in to De La Salle at 25-23. straight-set victories. The Lady Spikers trailed behind the
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one knows what it takes to win. But honestly, is winning just the aspect that the studentathletes should focus on? Hopefully, the answer is no as the During enrolment or student athletes are adjustment, I pity those also here in De La people who have only Salle University to one failing subject. study and get the socalled quality education. As the UAAP season for each sport nears, every student athlete doubles his/her time and efforts in practice, cutting down the time needed for schoolwork and other activities. In the first place, balancing a daily routine of three hour-practices with academic stuff is definitely one tough act to do. With this in mind, is it possible th at the DLSU student athletes are still getting the Lasallian education? Actually, it depends upon the personality of the athlete if he gets the quality education. In my opinion, there are two kinds of athletes in De La Salle. First is the one who manages to juggle his studies despite the never-ending demands of team practices. This is the type of athlete who wants to learn and believes that the Lasallian education will benefit them in the long run. Also, he has his mind set on the fact that there is no such thing as permanence in this world so he’s looking forward to his future. The other kind of athlete would be the laid-back student athlete who takes his studies for granted. No offense but this type would be one who has a superiority complex and his life just revolves in the sport he is in. He lives and enjoys so much in the present that it comes to the point where education just simply turns into his least priority. During an interview with the new OSD Director (Bro. Bobby Casingal), he mentioned that at least 70% of the student athletes have a lot of concern for their studies. These people are also the ones who are able to make it to graduation. On the otherhand,the remainingpercentagedefinitelyneedsguidance as they treat their studies with less care and attention. One of the main concerns of the OSD this year is what will happen to the athletes who take studies for granted in the future. Since these athletes came from a “world-class” university, people expect them to excel in their respective fields. Unfortunately, the education that was given to them wasn’t really put into use, leading them into a deep pit. In that scenario, it’s not just the athlete who puts himself in the danger zone but the reputation of DLSU as well. Frankly speaking, I don’t blame Bro. Casingal for putting in a lot of stress on the education of th e athletes. After all, the athletes’ representation of the school doesn’t end as they use up all their playing years; it continues after graduation as well.
Offseason reports on De La Salle's varsity teams
RaymondLyoldi A recent graduate from College of St. Benilde with a degree on Computer Applications, Raymond Lyoldi is now taking up his masters in DLSU centering on Early Childhood. This tall 21 -year old has been playing volleyball for almost 9 years and considers it to be a great asset as it aids him in his studies through the means of scholarship. Lyoldi also finds himself to be strongest when attacking and playing defense but weakest in receiving which he is currently working on. Choosing DLSU wasn’t a tough decision to make so expect to see him active on the court as the u pcoming UAAP season nears its opening.
Preseason projections Rookies, changes, and what's the same
All of it right before the UAAP tips off
AndrewBilleña A graduate from Bacolod National High School, 16-year old Andrew Billeña prides himself on being an exceptional open spiker. His decision for a choice of school to represent wasn’t difficult for him as he considers De La Salle to be number one in giving out the quality education, not to mention being also renowned nationwide. With determination and experience tucked under his belt, this young player will certainly go a long way.
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Kish Co Peejay Barua Standing at 6’3”, Kish Co is expected to fill in the Coming all the way from Iloilo, rookie PJ Barua just shoes left by Jerwin Gaco as the 17-year old power for- started playing varsity basketball for the University of Il ward will bring his midrange shooting, rebounding, and oilo in his junior year. Barua, with his determination and defensive skills to the Green Archer squad. Co has led St. ability to learn, has quickly made an impact in basketball Stephen High School to back-to-back championships in as he helped his team in local leagues such as the PRISAA. the Metro Manila Tiong Lian Basketball Association while This 17-year old Ilonggo believes that his shooting skills also adding an MVP trophy to his name. This Advertis- will be instrumental as he plays the shooting guard posiing Management major is looking forward to a fun yet tion this season. Modest and soft-spoken, Barua will just challenging year as the Green Archers are all geared up let his playing do the talking this season. to defend their UAAP title. Lionel Rivera Game experience is what Rivera can definitely contribJames Mangahas James Mangahas is no longer a stranger to big leagues ute to the Archers this season. A member of the Emilio as he has already played for Philippine Christian Univer- Aguinaldo College basketball team, Rivera has helped sity as a small forward during his high school years. A the Generals capture the NCRAA, UCAA and University member of the NCAA Mythical Five last year, 18-year Games (UNIGAMES) titles. At present, the 21- year old old Mangahas was the cornerstone of the Baby Dolphins’ Human Resource Management graduate will be backing rotation. With his sweet-shooting game, it’s no wonder up TY Tang at the point guard slot in the 68th UAAP that the 6’3” Sports Management freshman has already Season. A slasher at 5-11, he hopes to make an impact in set his mind on bringing home another championship to his one-year stay with the DLSU cagers while earning a the Taft-based squad. Master’s degree in Special Education as well.
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Charleen Cruz Cruz, an open spiker from St. Louis College, is currently adapting to the Lady Spikers’ style of playing. Despite being a freshman, Cruz already has her fair share of game exposure as she is now a part of the De La Salle volleyball team participating in the 3rd season of the Shakey’s V-league. Recruited after having played in the Palarong Pambansa, the Sports Management freshman has the benefit of getting to practice and play alongside star veterans Maureen Penetrante, Desiree Hernandez, and Michelle Carolino before the beginning of UAAP hostilities later this year. Erika Tiamzon Although a rookie in DLSU, Tiamzon has already played several years of volleyball in the collegiate level for Ateneo de Davao University. Tiamzon will only play for the defending champions for two years as she is currently taking up a postgraduate program in Early Childhood Education. Like her fellow rookie Cruz, Tiamzon is also a member of the Lady Spikers playing in the Shakey’s V-League. Another open spiker, Tiamzon was once nominated as Athlete of the Year in college and even made it to the Mythical 6 in the Mindanao Open 2003.
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ERRATUM Various erroneous biographical information of Lady Spiker Maureen Penetrante were printed in the Sports Awards feature of the March 2005 issue of The LaSallian. Penetrante speaks Ilonggo, and not Cebuano as printed before. She is also only 21 years old, and not 24 as earlier reported.
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he Office of the Executive Vice Presi dent has recently appointed a new Office of Sport s Development (OSD) Director in the person of Br. Roberto Casingal, FSC, more fondly known as Br. Bobby. As the new OSD Director, Br. Bobby will be responsible for the administration, development development and implementation of the University’s sports program. This includes the aspect of recruitment and training of varsity athletes to r epresent De La Salle in tournaments such as the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP). Familiar with the game Br. Bobby (GS ’72, HS ’76,) who joined the De La Salle Brothers upon graduation (AB-PSM) in 1980, is no stranger to the University University.. Prior to his new assignment, he has already served as the Special Assistant to the President for Sports and Social Concern last school year. He was also the Academic Coordinator of the Sports Office for College of St. Benilde (CSB). From 1996-2000, he was the Physical Education Director for De La Salle-Greenhills (LSGH) where during his term, LSGH marked its return as a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) after a long absence from the league. Dominating. Manilla Santos and the rest of the Lady Spikers are waltzing past the competition at the Shakey's V-League.
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Bridging the Gap In an interview with The LaSallian, Br. Bobby stated that the University’s sports program has grown in number in terms of teams, leagues, and athletes. This expansion has put the focus of the OSD solely on sports competence while lacking in the academic aspect. “If you focus so much on sports, you miss the big picture. We have to realize that sports is a part of the University,” he stated. With that, he wants to develop a sports program in which he will “beef up the concept of student athletes” by improving the academic component of athletes.
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he Office of the Executive Vice Presi dent has recently appointed a new Office of Sport s Development (OSD) Director in the person of Br. Roberto Casingal, FSC, more fondly known as Br. Bobby. As the new OSD Director, Br. Bobby will be responsible for the administration, development development and implementation of the University’s sports program. This includes the aspect of recruitment and training of varsity athletes to r epresent De La Salle in tournaments such as the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP). Familiar with the game Br. Bobby (GS ’72, HS ’76,) who joined the De La Salle Brothers upon graduation (AB-PSM) in 1980, is no stranger to the University University.. Prior to his new assignment, he has already served as the Special Assistant to the President for Sports and Social Concern last school year. He was also the Academic Coordinator of the Sports Office for College of St. Benilde (CSB). From 1996-2000, he was the Physical Education Director for De La Salle-Greenhills (LSGH) where during his term, LSGH marked its return as a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) after a long absence from the league. Dominating. Manilla Santos and the rest of the Lady Spikers are waltzing past the competition at the Shakey's V-League.
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Lady Spikers lead Shakey’s V-league with a clean slate NIKKI ANN MARIEL TUNGOL AND JEWELYNN GAY GAY ZARENO
The De La Salle University Lady Spikers Lady Spiker Maureen Penetrante focused on secured their niche on top as they posted breaking UST’s momentum as her successive an immaculate 5-0 slate after crushing their spikes brought the scores to 16-13, but the archrivals, the University of Santo Tomas Tigresses managed to get back and tied the Tigresses, last May 30 at the Rizal Memorial scores again at 19-all. Finally, with collaboraSports Complex. tive efforts from Maureen Penetrante and The Lady Spikers continued their victory Manilla Santos, the set was sealed at 25-22. run as they ripped the Tigresses in a lopsided Although UST consistently keyed in the game of three sets, with final set marks at initial point, the second and third sets were 25-22, 25-19 and 25-20. Crowd-favorite less strenuous for DLSU as they were able to Michelle Carolino led the Lady Spikers in their maintain their lead and even extended it to rampage, as she worked out an aggregat e of 16 nine points. They took control of the game points, including 13 attacks and two blocks. after the fourth deadlock when they executed Manilla Santos followed suit, contributing 12 a 5-0 run to push the scores to 8-4. The Tiattacks and an ace. gresses never got ahead of the Lady Spikers as Meanwhile, Tigress Mary Jean Balse, who the latter posted a nine-point lead at 24-15. delivered 11 points, spearheaded her squad It was down to one point for the Taft-based in keeping the scores close during the match. squad to capture the second set but the Ti Alongside were teammates Roxanne Pimene- gresses pulled off a 0-4 run that prolonged tel and Venus Bernal who jammed in 9 and 8 the set. Finally, the set ended at 25-19 with a points, respectively respectively.. spike from Penetrante. It was a close first set as the Lady Spikers The third set predicted the Lady Spikers’ managed to stretch their margin to a maximum victory as they buried the Tigresses throughof only three points. The two t eams exchanged out the set, with their lead stretching to as faults and errors early in the set, ticking the much as nine points at 17-8. Both teams scores at 6-all. Desiree Hernandez offered a played poorly, although DLSU benefited more spike that cracked the deadlock but Manilla from UST’s woeful performance. Santos tied it back as she accidentally crossed In an earlier match, DLSU wrested back the net. Scores were pegged at 11-all when the solo lead after stopping San Sebastian’s a service ace from Tigress Kate Co Yu Kang SEE LADY, PAGE 13... shifted the lead to the España-based squad.
Bridging the Gap In an interview with The LaSallian, Br. Bobby stated that the University’s sports program has grown in number in terms of teams, leagues, and athletes. This expansion has put the focus of the OSD solely on sports competence while lacking in the academic aspect. “If you focus so much on sports, you miss the big picture. We have to realize that sports is a part of the University,” he stated. With that, he wants to develop a sports program in which he will “beef up the concept of student athletes” by improving the academic component of athletes. A new, unified vision According to Br. Bobby, Bobby, a review of the OSD’s vision mission is in order. In doing so, the new vision of the OSD will be able to unify all the concerned parties with regards to De La Salle sports. “We really want to ask (the concern parties) what they really want in sports,” he said. Br. Bobby added that he will li sten to all sectors—athletes, coaches, students, alumni, administrators, and educators—to form a unified vision for sports in De La Salle. He pointed out one example in the university’s participation in the UAAP. “Do we really want to win the general championship or focus on a few sports that we are traditionally strong? On the basis of that vision, we could come out with a structure with regards to budget, mission, academics, recruitment, support system, and even the whole operation of the OSD. We hope to have a program that everybody can l ive with,” he added. No other way Br. Bobby is adamant that his assignment for De La Salle sports is not an easy task. Though he does have many plans, his short term goals—aside from the creation of a new unifying vision of De La Salle sports—is to continue the winning tradition of the school and a renewed emphasis on the academic aspect as well. “We want our student athletes to be successful on the [playing field], in the classroom and also in life,” he concluded. Words Wo rds only a brother could share as a new era in De La Salle sports begins. New at the helm. Br. Bobby Casingal takes over as the head of DLSU's sports program. PHOTO BY DIANE REYES
Athletes relocated to Lasallian Wellness Wellness Center EARLENE CLARISSA CHING
For almost seven years, De La Salle athletes have been residing in the Blessed Br. Scubilion Hall . Now, they have been asked to move out and transfer to the Lasallian Center, De La Salle-Manila’s own dormitory. As a result, some athletes are deliberating whether the move would be beneficial or if it would be just a disadvantage to them. The LaSallian takes in a closer l ook on the scenario. Scubilion House-Exclusively for CSB According to Ms. Mildred Maniego, Administrative Assistant and houseparent at the Blessed Br. Scubilion Hall (Scubilion), the athletes’ coaches received a memo from former Office of Sports Development (OSD) Director Danny Jose regarding the transfer of DLSU-Manila athletes currently housed at Scubilion to the Lasallian Center, which was to be pursued on May 27. The memo indicated that the transfer was primarily due to the policy that the Scubilion House will only cater to scholar residents (athletes, academic scholars and artists) coming from the College of Saint Benilde (CSB). Scubilion House is a compound located in Dominga Street,
a little past Vito Cruz and almost nearing Buendia. It had been accommodating athletes from DLSU-Manila since 1998. Initially, athletes stayed at Arellano, afterwhich, they were transferred to the Lazo Compund, and finally, lodged at Scubilion. Every month, the OSD sends off most of their recruits to be accommodated at the Scubilion House, and as of April 2005, a rough estimate of 111 athletes coming from both DLSU-Manila and CSB are being housed. Among these tenants, approximately sixty De La Salle athletes are expected to move out, some of which are expected to transfer to Lasallian Center, a dormitory for DLSU athletes and regular students. Although the Lasallian Center, which will become the DLSU athletes’ main dormitory, operates similarly under the De La Salle system, this transfer still equates to an estimated 50% loss in Scubilion’s total income as OSD pays Php3,000 per athlete who stays there. Despite the loss, Ms. Maniego said that the transfer is still beneficial for the Scubilion House since they will just be handling residents coming from a single school. With this, they are only focused on reporting directly to CSB alone and no longer to
DLSU-Manila. It will also decongest the rooms in the dormitory, which are currently accommodating an average of 12 “assorted” students per room. Moreover, it will be beneficial on the athletes’ part as well since they will be relocating near the campus. Lasallian Center- New Athletes’ dormitory For years, Lasallian Center has been the boarding house of regular De La Salle students. Now, due to some unexpected changes, the university’s dormitory is also catering to athletes as well. Since the athletes had to move out of the Scubilion House, the Office of the Sports Development (OSD) decided to use the Lasallian Center as the athletes’ main residence. Last May 15, Br. Bobby Casingal, the new OSD head, assigned Br. Bobby Yanzon from the Congregation of Blessed Sacrament to take care of the dormitory’s management. Some of the adjustments made in order to accommodate the athletes include asking some tenants to look for another dormiSEE ATHLETES, PAGE 11...
