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Giving

i enjoyed legendary guitarist Carlos Santana’s performance at The Joint in Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas last november 20, 2009. Who wouldn’t be thrilled listening live to the virtuoso guitarist playing his signature blockbuster songs, “Jingo,” “evil Ways,” “Oye Como Va,” up through his latest hit, “into the night?” i first heard his breakthrough Top 10 hit, “evil Ways,” in 1970 over aM radio while coming home on a school bus from La Salle green Hills.

and while in Las Vegas, Carlos Santana was also fighting hunger by partnering with the Three Square Food Bank, whose representatives were on hand before and after the performance to collect donations from concertgoers. Little do we know that Carlos Santana had established The Milagro Foundation in 1998 to benefit undernourished and vulnerable children around the world. With funds generated by concert ticket sales, Santana-licensed souvenirs and generous donors, Milagro (which means “miracle”) supports children in very low-income communities as regards food, nutrition and health.

giving is a call to action, how each of us can make a tangible difference in people’s lives.

it takes extraordinary effort for any individual to solve problems and save lives both down the street and around the world, But we as ordinary people, regardless of income, available time, age and skills can help give others a chance to live out their dreams. as such, students and alumni did gather one weekend at La Salle green Hills, united in genuine desire to be of help and service to less fortunate brethren who fell victim to nature’s onslaught.

it’s inspiring.

Rafael Butch Francisco, DLSU ‘78Chair, advisory Board

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Sun Protection & Skin Care Tips for GolfersDr. Joy Pepino tells us how to save ourselves from premature aging and skin cancer.

Buhay Isang Awit Golf Tournament at South ForbesRC Manila Bay does a benefit tourney at the prestigious and brand new South Forbes Golf City Course

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Understanding the La Sallians of TodayUSLS Alumni/Alumnae tackle what it means to be a La Sallian in these trying times

Coffee with BroDLSAA hosts a meet and greet with our beloved Brothers at LSGH

Helping Hands after the DelugeDLSAA hosts a meet and greet with our beloved Brothers at LSGH

DLSU Launches College of LawDLSU ushers in the newest member of its illustrious collegiate family

SojournLa Sallian Pilgrimage and Renewal Program

One La Salle Night of ExcellenceDLSAA fetes outstanding alumni

Save the CheerleadersA tribute to those who keep our passions burning and set our hearts aflame

Winners in Friendship and in SportsmanshipDe La Salle Canlubang hosts 649 student delgates at the semi-annual La Sallian Sports Camp

One La Salle Perpetual CupUSLS Bacolod HS ‘85 host “Ultimate Golf Party” at the Negros Occidental Golf and Country Club

DLSU Jins Pocket 2nd, 3rd PlacesFrom 6th last year to 2nd this year for the Men and from 5th last year to 3rd this year for the Women

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After experiencing a spate of intermittently inclement weather the weeks before the scheduled Swing for a Cause golf tournament, South Forbes Golf City in Sta. Rosa was fortunately

blessed that very day with sunny skies all throughout. And so went the 80 strong participants who enjoyed a relaxing round of golf and contributed to the success of Rotary Club of Manila Bay’s benefit tournament held in behalf of the Buhay Isang Awit Foundation of legendary folk singer Heber Bartolome. RC Manila Bay chose Buhay Isang Awit Foundation because of its impactful socio-political commentary in the form of stage plays that it produces, such as “Cory the Musical,” “Huwag Pumayag sa Dagdag-Bawas” and “Martial Law in the Philippines.” RC Manila Bay President Abe Bragais was pleased with the turnout of over 80 Rotarians from the different Rotary Districts, guests and sponsors who graced the occasion. Tournament sponsors included South Forbes Golf City, Banco Filipino, Tradecon, AVega Brothers and Monheim Distributors. Due to the success of this golf benefit, RC Manila Bay is now scheduling its much anticipated celebrity golf tournament for early next year.

Buhay Isang Awit Golf Tourney at South Forbes

(L to R) PP Milo Ramirez, Pres. Abe Bragais, Heber Bartolome, PP Abel Manliclic & lining up his shot is PP KoKo Pimentel

RCMB Pres. Abe Bragais with the usherettes

By Koko PimentelPhotos by Abe Bragais

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Being an avid fan of golf and being a golfer myself, I always ensure that my skin is well protected from the harmful rays of the sun whenever I play. So when fellow golfers ask me what my favorite item in my

golf bag is, I always answer, “My sunscreen.”

Think about it. The preferred weekend tee times are generally in the mid-morning. Depending on your and the other players’ handicaps, a round of golf can take between four to six hours to play. Therefore, a golfer who tees off at around 10am will be playing during the hours of the day between 12noon and 3pm, right when the sun is at its hottest. This means golfers are exposed to a lot of sun at the worst possible times.

To minimize the harmful effects of sun exposure, the following helpful tips are offered for your consideration:

Tip # 1 - Use Sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or Higher

Sunscreen provides a defense from sunburn and skin cancer. SPF 30 provides 30 times of protection from the sun. This basically means that if you get sunburned in 10 minutes, SPF 30 will provide 300 minutes of protection from the sun.

Tip # 2 - Use Broad Spectrum Sunscreen

The sun has both UVA and UVB rays which cause premature skin aging and skin cancer. Broad spectrum sunscreen offers protection from both types of UV rays. UVA rays are present when there is no sunlight and UVB rays are present when there is sunlight. For lady golfers, most of whom do not like the shine that an effective sunscreen gives to their faces, I recommend that they apply face powder on top of the sunscreen to help minimize the shine.

Tip # 3 - Re-apply Sunscreen after the Front Nine

Most of the time that I play golf, I notice that fellow golfers only apply sunscreen before they play and forget to re-apply it during the game. The effectiveness of sunscreen is diminished the longer you are out in the sun, especially if you sweat. My general rule is to re-apply sunscreen every two hours or at least after playing the ninth hole.

Sun Protection and Skin Care Tips for Golfers By Rulf Rodrigo O. Pepino, M.D., FPAMS, FPAAAM Cosmetic Surgeon and Anti-Aging Specialist

Tip # 4 - Replace Your Sunscreen Regularly

It is also very important to replace the sunscreen in your golf bag regularly. Have you ever wondered why you got sunburned after applying that old sunscreen you had sitting inside your bag? Most sunscreens do not protect as well after 12 months because the protective components present typically lose their effectiveness over time. I recommend replacing your sunscreen at least once a year.

Tip # 5 - Wear Sun Protective Clothing

The next important step to protecting yourself from the sun is to wear protective clothing, especially a wide-brimmed hat and UV sunglasses. Sun protective clothing use special fabric to help protect your skin. Other countries rate fabric using an Ultraviolet Protection Factor, which is very similar to the SPF rating for sunscreens.

Tip # 6 - Play “Shade” Golf

Learn how to play “shade” golf. Basically, seek shade when you’re waiting to take your next shot. I always park my golf cart (when available) under a tree, if possible. Not only does a shady spot help protect you from the sun, it also keeps you cooler. Keeping cool is very important to enjoying a round of golf.

Tip # 7 - Be Sure to Drink Plenty of Water

Your skin should stay hydrated. Also, the effectiveness of your sunscreen increases if you drink plenty of water.

In the end this will drive down your risk of experiencing premature skin aging and developing skin cancer. All golfers want to lower their handicaps. Now it’s time to drive down your risk of premature skin aging and skin cancer by protecting yourself from the sun’s harmful rays. You’ll be pleased when people compliment you for your youthful looks and at the same time be able to avoid that painful sunburn and potentially dangerous skin cancer in the future.

ENJOY GOLFING!

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Clockwise from Top Left:Sunscreen must be at least SPF 30UVA & UVB coverage is bestPlay away from the sun as much as possibleReplace your supply yearly

The De La Salle Almuni Association, led by its new President, Henry Atayde, feted a new set of excellent alumni in its One La Salle Night of

Excellence held at the Teresa Yuchengco Auditorium.

A total of 20 awardees (19 individuals and one company) were recognized for their excellence in their different fields. Leading this year’s list of awardees were Dr. Carmelita I. Quebengco, AFSC (PhD. Educational Management, ‘87), Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of De La Salle Philippines, and Rafael “Paeng” V. Nepomuceno (LSGH GS ‘71, HS ‘75), four-time World Cup Bowling Champion, who were recognized as this year’s Distinguished Lasallians.

Four men became 2009’s Lasallian Achievement Awardees and they were Rico M. Hizon (LSGH HS ‘84, DLSU AB Com Arts ‘87)-broadcasting; Victor “Cocoy” D. Laurel (LSGH HS ‘70)-culture and arts; Arch. Augusto F. Villalon (HS ‘62)-architecture and cultural planning and Deogracias N. Vistan (AB BSBA ‘65)-banking and finance.

Honored as Sports Hall of Famers for this year were star football striker Ignacio B. Achaval (USLS HS ‘60, BSME ‘66); track and field specialist and super team manager Agapito “Terry” D. Capistrano (LSC-HK ‘70, AB ‘76); renowned sports analyst

Andrew “Dr. J” H. Jao (GS ‘63 HS ‘67); former Green Booter Ramon F. Llanos (GS ‘52, HS ‘56, BSME ‘61); all-around athlete Juan Ignacio M. Pertierra (GS ‘55 HS ‘59); champion decathlete Arthur R. Pons (LSGH HS ‘71); golfer Edmundo L. Unson, Jr. (USLS HS ‘61, AB BSC ‘66) and athletics coach Romeo B. Sotto.

On the other hand, this year’s Lasallian Sports Achievement Awardees were Chess Grandmaster John Paul S. Gomez (BS MeE, 2009), champion volleybelle Manilla C. Santos (BS Commerce 2007, Graduate Studies Industrial Psychology) and tennis sensation Patrick John O. Tierro (AB-SPM).

For organizing a successful DLSAA World Congress VII last May 22-24, Denny Cagampan III (LSGH GS ’73, HS ’77) and Ramon C. Manalo (GS ‘70, LSGH HS ‘74, AB-BSC ‘79) were this year’s recipients of the Br. Benedict Award.

Johnny Air Cargo of DLSAA Immediate Past President Juan “Johnny” A.S. Valdes was honored for its continuous and selfless contributions to the DLSAA, various other Lasallian Alumni Associations and to the institution as a whole, as this year’s President’s Awardee.

A mass was held at the DLSU Chapel and cocktails were held at the Marilen Gaerlan Conservatory. The awards night was sponsored by Smart, RCBC and Montebello Villa Hotel.

One LA SALLe nIGhT OF exCeLLenCeDLSAA fetes outstanding alumni

Rico Hizon

DLSAA Pres. Henry Atayde

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ALUMNI

USLS alumni gathered inside the North-West Function Rooms of Luna Bldg., Rockwell Centerto learn and understand the roles

Lasallian alumni/alumnae should have in today’s community.

“What it Means to be Lasallian Alumni/Alumnae Today” tackled pressing issues concerning each Lasallian Alumni/Alumnae and their significant role in the community as it gears up for La Salle’s Centennial Year in the Philippines come 2011.

The program started with the opening prayer from Br. Vince Fernandez FSC followed by the welcome message by Cugie Loarca, USLS Director for Alumni Relations.

USLS President-Chancellor Br. Raymundo Suplido FSC, PhD spoke about Basic Lasallian Formation for Alumni followed by the ceremony honoring USLS Class ‘59, the Golden Jubilarians for this year.

understanding the La saLLians of today

Former DILG secretary Raffy Alunan III (USLS ’61 and ’65) then discussed his piece: A National Challenge for Lasallians Now in 2010 and Beyond. Immediately following Alunan’s piece was the One La Salle updates from Juanito “Jay” Gervasio, DLSAA Past President and Member, Lasallian Partners Council.

USLSAA President Raymond Locsin of the Silver Jubilarian HS Class ’85 reported USLSAA’s projects for this year. Rhoderick Samonte (USLS Coll ’89), USLSAA Officer and Director of the Center for External Relations spoke on updates regarding their mother school, USLS and then, China Gallaga, Director for Institutional Development, reported on the status of USLS efforts as regards the One La Salle Scholarship Fund.

Closing prayers by Andrew Ramos, President of the USLSAA Manila Chapter and the singing of the Alma Mater Hymn ended the proceedings, which was capped by fellowship cocktails.(Top) Raffy Alunan III delivering his

views on the challenges La Sallians face

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In order to explicate Lasallian Identity to the alumni, the La Salle Provincialate, together with the DLSAA, held a plenary session dubbed “Coffee with Bro” at the

Horacio Cebrero Hall of the La Salle Provincialate.

Alumni from Lasallian schools gathered to listen to the discussions including the Lasallian Heritage in the country, what it means to be a Lasalllian today, the call to action for Lasallian Alumni and the upcoming Centennial celebration of the Philippine Lasallian Family.

Br. Victor Franco FSC, De La Salle-College of St. Benilde President and Auxillary Visitor of De La Salle Brothers Philippines discussed “The Greening of the Philippines: Our Lasallian Heritage.”

Then, Br. Ricky Laguda FSC, De La Salle Araneta University and DLS Jaime Hilario Integrated School President, delivered “What It Mean to be a Lasallian today.”

Former DLSAA President Juanito “Jay” Gervasio annotated the “Strategic Intents of 2008 Philippine Lasallian Family Convocation” on the segment “Our call to action as Lasallian Alumni.”

Centennial Committee member Grace Lazo of the La Salle Provincialate enlightened the alumni with updates on the upcoming “2011: Philippine Lasallian Family Centennial Celebration” segment of the plenary.

Afterwards, the participants assembled at their designated tables as they had a meaningful close encounter with the Lasallian Brothers present.

A mass was held thereafter. Fr. Rex Vidal SVD officiated the proceedings with Brother Visitor Edmundo Fernandez FSC delivered the De La Salle Brothers Philippines Shared Homily.

Johnny Sy, DLSAA Vice President for Finance/Treasurer, delivered the closing remarks.

Cesar de Larrazabal (DLSC GS ’64, LSGH ’68) was Master of Ceremonies.

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Br. Manny Br. Roly

Br. Ray Br. Kenneth

Br. Bong Br. Mandy

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To contribute to the development of future leaders in the legal profession, De La Salle U n i v e r s i t y - M a n i l a

officially launched the College of Law at the DLSP Multipurpose Hall, 20th Floor Br. Andrew Gonzalez Hall.

The launch was attended by high-ranking Lasallian officials led by Br. Armin Luistro FSC, DLSU President and Chancellor, Br. Bernie Oca, FSC, Vice Chancellor for Lasallian Mission and External Relations for DLSU, Br. Victor Franco, FSC, DLS-CSB President, Br. Manuel Pajarillo FSC, DLS-Lipa President and Br. Kenneth Martinez, FSC, DLS-Canlubang President; Joaquin Quintos IV, DLSU Board of Trustees Chairman; Henry Atayde, DLSAA President, among others.

Notable personalities like Supreme

Court Chief Justice Artemio Panganiban (Ret.), Justice Josue Bellosillo, Atty. Katrina Legarda, Atty. Antonio Oposa Jr., Atty. Persida Acosta, MMDA Chair Bayani Fernando and many others came to grace the DLSU-CoL launch.

Presenting the Introduction for CoL was Atty. Jose Manuel Diokno, Dean, College of Law. Leading the invocation was Br. Oca. Br. Luistro and Quintos did the opening and closing remarks, respectively.

Also held during the launch were the presentation of the CoL board of advisers and faculty along with the ceremonial turnover and the video of the College.

The DLSU Chorale sang the National Anthem and the Alma Mater Song. DLSU MCO Executive Director Jose Mari Magpayo served as the Master of Ceremonies for the launch.

DLSU LAUnCheS COLLeGe OF LAwBy: Geoffrey H. Latayan

Br. Armin delivers his speechSC Justice Artemio Panganiban (Ret.)

UNIVERSITY

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We are all life’s pilgrims. We take our own paths and tread our own chosen roads. We decide which life-baggage to carry. Along the way we pick up some life-lessons and realize that as fellow travelers, we are called to accompany each other in this life-journey.

The dawn of a new Pentecost is upon the entire Lasallian Family in the District of the Philippines with the advent of One La Salle. Evidently, there has been a stronger focus on the revitalization of the Lasallian mission all over the country. We all stand witness to the continuing and progressive rekindling of the Lasallian ideals, especially as we prayerfully anticipate the celebration of the Lasallian Centennial in 2011.

In this connection and as our humble contribution to the keep the fire of faith aflame, the Office of the President at De La Salle Lipa in coordination with De La Salle Philippines and the De La Salle Provincialate, organized Sojourn, the Lasallian Pilgrimage and Renewal Program 2007-2012.

Sojourn is open to any student, faculty, staff, administrator, alumni and parent of the Lasallian Family and is designed to facilitate an experience and provide spiritual and educational opportunities for deepening the Lasallian charism. The tour consists of visits to Lasallian pilgrimage sites, daily Masses, Lasallian prayer services and talks, etc.

Sojourn is a Lasallian pilgrimage program to Western Europe, specifically to significant Lasallian places, namely: Rheims, Paris, Parmenie, and Rouen in France and the Motherhouse of the Brothers of the Christian Schools at Rome, Italy. The Sojourn pilgrimage experience is designed to deepen the spiritual experience of Lasallian Family members by a physical return to our Lasallian roots.

This year, the Sojourn 2010 Pilgrimage is slated to happen on 18 April to 5 May 2010. All interested members of the Lasallian Family are encouraged to contact Pilgrimage Coordinator Arnold Capuloy at arnold.capuloy@dlsl.edu.ph or call (043)981.1155 for inquiries and details. Deadline for applications for the pilgrimage is January 2010.

Edited by: Dfezie Torres-Tipan, 27 November 2009Reference: Primer by Hec Gloria, 17 November 2008

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The relief operations at La Salle Green Hills showed how the spirit of helping others is still alive in each and every Filipino citizen, in each and every Lasallian.

LaSallians of all ages took to LSGH within hours of the announcement of relief operations

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Thousands of people, mostly Lasallians, gathered at La Salle Green Hills for the cause of their

brothers and sisters who were ravaged by tropical storm Ondoy’s wrath.

Organized after Ondoy had inundated several areas of Luzon with record-breaking rainfall, volunteerism was alive and well in everyone involved in the relief operations, as kids and adults alike moved with gusto and vigor to help the victims of this deluge.

“We received, sorted and delivered relief goods, basically food, water and clothing, to the victims of the recent f lood caused by the typhoon,” LSGH President Br. Felipe Belleza, FSC said.

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Louie Aguinaldo (LSGH ‘82), one of the project organizers, added: “What’s great is it is not just a Lasallian activity. We had so many people here from other schools. It was really inspiring to see all of this.”

It was not just Lasallians though, as volunteers came from other schools and socio-civic groups.

“It was quite overwhelming seeing people care for those they don’t even know. They felt the pain of those who were hit by the storm,” a volunteer said.

The donations of food, money, clothes and even trucks to transport the packed donations kept pouring in. And so did men and women who volunteered and came to help fill up plastic bags with relief goods and load them onto trucks for distribution in the disaster-ravaged areas in Luzon.

All in all visible in this operation was the undying value of helping others in time of need.

“What you see here is several hundred young men and women (and also the “not so young”) who came together for a common cause to be of service, to be of help in this time of calamity,” Belleza added.

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THE DE LA SALLE - ZOBEL PEP SQUADBy Alvin Paronda –Head Cheerleader, DLSU

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It is an overused stereotype—cheerleaders are nothing but perky girls in skimpy skirts that don’t know anything but to go rah-rah-rah. Boys who try out are considered gay, since they have to be as flexible and as perky as the girls. But when it

comes to the De La Salle University Animo Squad, they certainly break away from that stereotype with their hardcore cheerleading—angas traditional cheers (or ‘trads’) for the boys, awesome stunts and synchronized and sharp movements by the girls. The squad trains regularly, just like other athletes, practicing and polishing their trads, gymnastics and stunts, making sure that every routine comes out clean and performed with heart for their beloved La Salle crowd.

This UAAP season, the squad has tried their very best to cheer for every game, may it be men’s basketball, swimming or even tennis. They have been told that the halftime performance is just 1% of their job—the 99% goes to cheering for the school’s players. So don’t be surprised when you see a friendly Lasallian cheerleader beside you, roaring their hearts out with our school cheers.

For these athletes, ‘save the cheerleader’ might not be the right tagline for them—they might be the one saving you from boredom with their breath-taking, creatively routines and their friendly, bibbo smiles as they cheer away.

I remember with vivid fondness how I proudly stood in the middle of Araneta Coliseum, waiting for a wonderful moment in my life that was about to unfold. As I scanned the sea of unfamiliar faces in the bleachers, the

knots in my stomach tightened in anticipation. I smiled “good luck” at my cheermates, then uttered a silent prayer.

Life as a Zobel

CheerleaderBy Leah Tumlos

The music suddenly came alive.

I was ready.

Then it began.

My name is Leah Tumlos, proud member of the De La Salle Zobel Pep Squad, Batch 2000. I believe

my batch left a legacy of cheering greatness fired up by a united Animo Spirit. Training almost daily, my entire junior and senior years enabled me to improve on the skills of cheer dance, as well as to love my craft to the fullest. Also, having studied in DLSZ for thirteen straight years (prep to high school), it’s no surprise that the Lasallian spirit is always alive within me.

Today, I am Leah Tumlos, proud Moderator of the De La Salle Zobel Pep Squad. As a trainer, I give high priority to Lasallian cheer dance excellence. I commit myself to the squad so that my students become the best of the best. Moreover, I am proud to say that I am blessed with highly-skilled, passionate and committed members who live up to their reputation of being the few, the chosen, the loud and the proud.

Looking back, I am amazed at how routines have evolved and how cheer dance techniques have developed. Yet, I am more amazed at how the more essential things stayed the same throughout the years: the friendships created, the values learned, the Animo Spirit manifested in each UAAP halftime show, in cheerleading competitions and off-campus performances.

Cheering for my alma mater was the ultimate

fulfillment of my high school life. Even when the stadium seats were empty and the basketball team was losing a crucial playoff game, even when I had to catch up with my lessons because I missed important lectures in my Physics and Geometry classes, and even if the bruises on my knees were aching and my legs were trembling while nestled on top of a three-man high pyramid, I still considered myself blessed to have had the experience of

a lifetime. And the final sequence of the routine had just passed.

The applause was deafening. Kneeling in an “archer” position, I couldn’t help but savor the moment of glory. I stood up, and along with my cheermates, bowed graciously to the crowd. After the announcement of winners, the hugs and the congratulatory remarks, I left the Philsports Arena with a heart of a champion.

The De La Salle University Men’s and Women’s Taekwondo team racked up second and third place finishes, respectively, in the just

concluded UAAP Season 72 Taekwondo Competitions held at the UST Gym,.

The nine-strong DLSU Male Jins improved their last year’s sixth place finish by repulsing the UP, ADMU, UE and FEU teams to finish second place in the six team field. Their only loss was at the hands of eventual Men’s Champs, UST.

Wilson Dumo led the Green and White Male Jins’ charge with a Gold Medal as Christian Go, R-Jay del Rosario and Xavier Stepanek won silvers for DLSU.

Other members that gave a great fight for the Male Jins were Amiel Velecina, Jemo Gonzales, David Rivera, James Gutierrez and Paul Lu.

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Team showed that there was might at their feet as they copped Third Place with three Gold Medals and one Silver Medal.

Led by national player Eunice Alora, the Lady Jins defeated ADMU, UE and UP to end up in a tie for Second with two other teams. But they had to settle for Third, having the second highest quotient among the three.

Other Gold Medalists were Jyra Lizardo and Ynah Bonifacio while Iyra Tindoc bagged a Silver Medal. Other members of the team were Patricia Sembrano, Ia Hernandez, Shayne Chua, Nissa Toledo and Analyn dela Pena.

The finish by the Lady Jins was a big improvement from the Fifth Place that they achieved during UAAP Season 71.

Coaching the team were Olympians Stephen Fernandez (LSGH ‘85) and Roberto “Kitoy” Cruz.

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The recently concluded Lasallian Sports Camp held in De La Salle University Canlubang may not have rewarded outstanding kids

and teams with traditional accolades in their respective sports fields, but they went home with much, much more.

With the theme “We’ve Become One,” the sports camp was participated in by 649 student delegates from 11 Lasallian schools in the Philippines, during which the spirit of “coop-etition” and not competition was the name of the game.

Lasallian kids were all winners in the Lasallian Sports Camp at De La Salle Canlubang. By Geoffrey H. Latayan Photos by Trish Castro of De La Salle Canlubang

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“We’ve Become One”

Message from mr. soLomon B. Padiz,

osd-de La saLLe CanLuBang

Sports has always been a way for people to get together, creating friendships and happy moments. It is a healthy activity for a peaceful display of superior skill and sharing of talent. And beyond cutting the idea of having victories and defeats by diverting competition into “coop-etition,” it brings more inspiring moments of teamwork and selfless acts of sportsmanship.

De La Salle Canlubang is honored to take part in this “Lasallian Sports Camp 2009,” the semi-annual roving school and community-based program with multi-sports activities in-line. We, your Host Organizing Committee, are doing everything possible to keep up with everybody’s expectations. My heartfelt thanks to all those, who, in their own little way, helped make this consequential event happen.

As your hosts, we have committed ourselves to making your visit as comfortable, memorable and worthwhile as possible! Let us all have fun, exchange laughter while we play, learn and gain experiences, make new friends and move towards one direction. At the end of the day, however, in gathering and reunion filled with laughter and reminiscing, the true essence of the Lasallian Sports Camp surfaces. “It is all about Friendship, Unity and Being One.”

On behalf of the Host Organizing Committee, it is my pleasure to welcome all of you in the Vast Green Campus of De La Salle Canlubang.

ANIMO LA SALLE!!

MR. SOLOMON B. PADIZDIRECTOR, Office of Sports Development

Lasallian Sports Camp – 2009CHAIRMAN, Event CommitteeTechnical Committee

They competed in different sports disciplines, namely -- basketball, volleyball, baseball, badminton, table tennis, chess, taekwondo, swimming, water polo and soccer.

Interschool “coop-etition” highlighted the first two days of activities, as schools played against each other as if they were competing for the school’s glory.

A very busy third and final day of hostilities was observed in DLSC as the best student athletes in their respective fields during the two day inter-school meet slugged it out in an all-star exhibition game in the morning.

Interhouse games were scheduled in the afternoon as the four houses-House of Miguel, House of Benilde, House of Mutien Marie and House of Jaime-played in a series of friendlies that tested the teamwork of the four different houses.

Culminating the three-day sports camp were closing ceremonies by the host school for the campers, some

of whom also performed during the program as representatives of their respective Houses.

OTHER ACTIVITIESThe hosts lined up interesting

alternative activities that the kids enjoyed during breaks from the games, like film screenings, web access and online games, workshops for coaches and frisbee tutorials for beginners, to name a few.

Also, to contribute to the One Million Trees Project of The Lasallian Initiatives For the Environment (LIFE), they had a tree-planting activity around the grounds of DLSC during.

CAMP’S FRUITSDLSC President Br. Joaquin

“Kenneth” Martinez FSC was very happy to see everything they had painstakingly planned came to fruition without a hitch.

“It (the event) is an investment in

LasaLLian sports Camp sChooL partiCipation

La Salle College Antipolo (58 delegates)La Salle Green Hills (78 delegates)De La Salle Lipa (60 delegates)University of St. La Salle (71 delegates)De La Salle Araneta University (67 delegates)De La Salle John Bosco College (38 delegates)De La Salle Santiago Zobel (112 delegates)La Salle University (8 delegates)Jaime Hilario Integrated School (12 delegates)De La Salle Canlubang (107 delegates)La Salle Academy-Iligan (38 delegates)

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It is not easy to organize the first Lasallian Sports Camp. The committee heads had been meeting since July. The meetings seem endless and anxiety levels increase as the event date nears.

It is finally Day 0 – Lasallian Schools from Visayas and Mindanao, Jaime Hilario and De La Salle Canlubang delegates arrive.

That night, the DLSC Integrated School Parents Association prepare a buffet dinner and get-together to warm up the participants from Ozamis, Iligan, Bacolod, Bislig, Bagac, and Canlubang.

After a brief program featuring

DLSC IS Faculty and students, the delegates are just about ready to hit the sack and wake up the next day fresh and warmed up for the games.

Delegates from Luzon schools arrive in our campus: there are buses from Antipolo, Alabang, Green Hills, Araneta, and Lipa. All schools are now accounted for and we are ready to open the event.

Appropriately, a holy mass is celebrated first with all the delegates and guests in attendance, followed by the opening program, hosted by Mr. RJ Ledesma, a Lasallian alumnus himself.

Pep squads from De La Salle Zobel,

La Salle Green Hills and De La Salle Canlubang cheer the delegates, while Marc Bryan Homecillo, an LSGH Kundirana member, sings “We’ve Won,” which was composed by Mr. Pure Energy, Gary Valenciano (LSGH ’82).

Mr. Solomon Padiz, the Director for Sports Development of DLSC, lights the flame that signifies the opening of the Sports Camp 2009.

Afterwards, the different head delegates of each La Salle school raise each other’s arms in unity. Let the games begin!

building the Lasallian Spirit among our schools, specifically in the Basic Education Program,” Br. Martinez said.

“In general, they (the kids) were enjoying themselves, because I see them play. And with that, I can see that something good is happening.”

The campers, even at their tender ages, easily embodied the true essence of this camp. As Raffy Reloza, DLSC Integrated School Principal, heard aloud from the losing baseball team these very words that describe the beauty of having these games -- “Okay lang yan, basta nanalo pa rin naman ang La Salle.”

“It makes you think, they are not bothered nor distraught that they lost because they know that it’s another La Salle school who won,” Reloza synthesized.

BehInD The SCeneS AT The LSC 2009By Trish Castro, DLSC

“OK lang yan; basta nanalo pa rin naman ang

La Salle.”

One LA SALLe PerPeTUAL CUPThe Ultimate Golf Party

Words & Photo courtesy ofDr. Roberto E. Salvador, USLS-Bacolod HS ‘85

The vision of bringing all La Sallians from all over the Philippines to share in one dream, in one faith, in One La Salle, came to fruition with the One La Salle Perpetual Cup Golf

Tournament 2009. It was dubbed the “Ultimate Golf Party” and was held at the Negros Occidental Golf & Country Club (NOGCC or more popularly, Marapara) in Bacolod City. The event was hosted by the current Silver Jubilarians of the University of St. La Salle Bacolod, High School Class of 1985.

After short welcoming rites, the ceremonial tee-off was led by Br. Ray Suplido, Chancellor of USLS-Bacolod, Br. Bernie Oca, De La Salle Philippines’ Vice Chancellor for the La Sallian Mission, Henry Atayde, De La Salle Alumni Association (Manila) President, and Raymund Locsin, USLS-Bacolod Alumni Association President. Perfect playing conditions welcomed the players; the sun was shining and the fairways and greens were in pristine condition. A golf cart driven by two lovely models was also sighted with a sign, “Beer & Tequila Shots.” What more could a golfer ask for?

What made the event more unique for the team competition was that it instilled the spirit of La Sallian camaraderie by the grouping of players who came from the same high school batch but who belonged to different La Salle schools into one single team. Another new twist to the tournament rules was the “Mulligan Putt,” which gave new meaning to the phrase, ”One more chance.” But frustration from bad shots did not linger long, as spirits were lifted up quickly by the refreshing smiles of the USLS-Hotel Management students that served as markers for the different golf flights.

The second day was almost the same as the first, with Bro. Bernie Oca commenting, “Did you order this kind of weather? It’s Beautiful!” The players were now familiar with each other and the banter and jokes came more freely. The beer flowed much faster and another 18 holes of golf breezed through under ideal conditions.

For the awarding ceremonies that followed, the players were ushered to the second floor of the NOGCC Clubhouse, where they were greeted by

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the Dr. A.B. Moñozca Foundation. The One La Salle Perpetual Cup trophy was won by Batch 1979 and Batch 1986, who were declared co-champions for this year. The latter was also last year’s Perpetual Cup Champion..

The night ended with the Avatar band playing, the booze flowing, and the girls dancing. What a night! What a tournament! This truly was the “Ultimate Golf Party!” All the players and guests left with smiles on their faces; and this is why Bacolod is known as “The City of Smiles”. See you next year for another round of golf and another round of drinks! Animo La Salle!

lovely models wearing mysterious masks, as a throwback to the Masskara festival celebrated in Bacolod just last month. Gourmet dinner was served by Chef Pancho Bringas of the Sugarland Hotel, which kept everyone going back for second and third servings.

Over-all Individual Champion honors went to Ivan Villarosa, a promising youngster, who won a playing slot at the Rolex Cup 2010 in Singapore as his prize, which was made possible through the Dr. A.B. Moñozca Foundation, led by Paul Moñozca, an alumni of USLS Bacolod Batch ’85. The awarding ceremonies were graced by the presence of Senator Miguel Zubiri, who handed out the trophies to the winners. The honorable gentleman was also one of the tournament’s major sponsors. An additional playing slot for either the the Lexus Cup or the Barclays Open in Singapore was also raffled off through the generosity of Paul Moñozca and

From Top Left, Co-Champions Batch ‘85 capping the night with the Alma Mater songDr. A.B. Moñozca Foundation President & Batch ‘85, Paul Moñozca with Guest of Honor Miguel ZubiriAvatar Band lead singer at the Awarding Ceremonies

The results are in! The institution is proud to announce that in the recently concluded Certified

Public Accountant (CPA) Board Examinations, DLSL’s Romelyn L Carpio, with a rating of 91.71%, tied with Bicol University’s Legazpi’s Ivan Rhett Macabeo for First Place. Reginald L. Laco ranked Second at 91.57%, tied with Laila Amon of DLSU Dasmariñas and Ariel Nacion of MSU – General Santos City. Carpio and

Laco graduated Magna Cum Laude and are first-time takers of the CPA Board.

This year’s turnout of Board passers was to be higher, with a 64% passing rate; the institution aims to do better each year. And note that the admission rate into Accountancy doubled this school year. It only proves the growing reputation of DLS-L’s Accountancy Program for producing top students.

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alvin is the DLSU animo Squad Head Cheerleader and is a third year Business Management student at DLSU Manila. He joined the Squad in his freshman year and now choreographs the routines for the UaaP halftime breaks and performances together with Head Cheerdancer gB Mauricio.

Leah is an alumna and regular faculty of DLSz. She is Moderator of the Pep Squad, DLSz Search-in Retreat, High School Dance Troupe and grade School Pep Club. She also works for the Campus Ministry Office as a La Sallian Formator for the DLSz Support Teams for action and Reflection (STaR) Program

JP is a financial consultant and a freelance writer for various print and online publications. Starting as a BS-CS-iST at DLSU-Manila, he finally got an aB Communications degree from DLSU-Dasma.

koko is a Past President of the Rotary Club of Manila Bay and he writes here about the golf tournament he spearheaded for his beneficiary, the Buhay isang awit Foundation of singer Heber Bartolome.

Doc Joy is a Cosmetic Surgeon and a Fellow of both the Phillipine academy of Medical Specialists and the Phillipine academy of anti-aging Specialists. in this issue, he gives invaluable tips to golfers on how to maintain youthful looks and avoid the pitfalls that lead to the development of skin cancer.

Trish teaches english at DLSU-Canlubang and is also the moderator of the DLSC iS Photography Club while supervising the creation of the school newsletter, “La nouvelle.”

abe is the current President of the Rotary Club of Manila Bay. He provided the photos for the article on the tournament his Rotary Club recently held at South Forbes golf City.

May was Miss Teen Philippines 2005, PBB Housemate, Carlos Palanca Memorial awards winner, DLSU scholar, dean’s lister and the gawad Mag-aaral Most Outstanding Student Leader awardee.

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