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5 Louisians among10 Outstanding Studentsof the Philippines in CAR!

Cherly GalunzaBS Accountancy

Leslie VicenteBS Accountancy

Daryl AbiogBS Mathematics

Concepcion CastroBachelor of Laws

Junie BautistaBS in Secondary

Education

Violeta C. Garcia40 - year Service Awardee

Shining Stars!Shining Stars!i in Stars!Sh n ng St rs!Shining Stars!

Anacleto C. Castro35 - year Service Awardee

“ In an organization as large and varied as SLU, it is easy to see that ourreal strength is not in the excellence, talent, and commitment of a few butin the corporate effort and service of the many – from the special services upto the highest ranks of the administration."

- Rev. Fr. Paul van Parijs, cicm, in his Message during the testimonial luncheon inhonor of the 2002 Service Awardees.

2 H N CCHRONICLELouisSaint

Entered as second class mail matter at the Baguio City Post Office on September 6, 1971 and published quarterly through thePublic Information and Community Relations Office, SLU

Tel. Nos. 442-3043/2793/2193/ 443-2001 Local 297 • Fax No. 442-2842 • Email [email protected]

Official Publication of Saint Louis University, Baguio City, Philippines , PH 0048-8992

Writers/Contributors: Rev. Fr. Paul Van Parijs, cicm, Georgina Castillo, Ma. Ana P. Custodio, Triceayn Marie N. de. Guzman, Rolando delaCruz, Violeta C. Garcia, Joselito C. Gutierrez, Mary Grace C. Lacanaria, Ma. Theresa L. Leones, Sally I. Maximo, Emiliano G. Micu, Jr., IsikiasT. Picpican • Student Writers/Artists: Lovella Bargas, Elizabeth Daz, Wyeth Ross Sarol, Joseph Yabut • Computer Layout Artist-Encoder:Ester M. Bersamira • Photo Credits: Aida I. Idio, Isikias T. Picpican, Ruben P. Sia, EISSIF, PICRO.

Printer: SLU Printing Office: Mrs. Corazon L. Gonzales — SLU Printing Operations Officer

Editor: Virgilio B. ReomaC O IC ECHRONICLEO IC ECCHRONICLELouisSaint

EDITOR'S NOTES

Editor's Notes2 • Life must go on...

Service Awards3 • The President's Message: "Our strength is in the corporate

effort and service of the many..."

4 • Service Awardee's Response: Who are the VIPs in SLU

Perspective9 • Business Profile: The Extent of Needs vs. The Extent of

Development• Dream Time Reflections: Soundscapes In Motion

11 • This Side Up: Who dares... wins• Skin Sense: Seriously Now...

12 • Crossroads: 'Raves and Rants: A Preview'

13 • Lingua-Franca: Tribute

College Diary14 • A Community Service

• Dr. Dumaguing is PSP's new president

15 • 5th Regional Nursing Research Congress in SLU• College of Nursing conducts Nursing, Medical, Dental Mission

16 • Nursing Clinic18 • The Department of Psychology at the Lingap Center

• Social Work Dept implements Exchange Programwith a Swedish University

Initiatives19 • EISSIF's First Student Entrepreneurs' Expo

20 • Louisian delegates to the Annual National AyalaYoung Leaders' Congress

SLU Museum21 • SLU Museum's Activities Enhance Foundation

Day Celebration

Children's World22 • First Rate performance yields another championship

trophy for LES• Children's playtime in the World of Wonder – W.O.W.

Newsmakers24 • 5 Louisians are Regional Outstanding Students!

• Top Official undergo Management Team-Building Seminar• SLU-LHS Achievements

Images25 • The 36th Annual Convention of the Association of

Philippine Medical Colleges hosted by the Collegeof Medicine

International Students26 • Chinese festivals and other cultural beliefs and practices

Board Passers27 • Civil Engineering; BS Pharmacy; Nursing;

New Architects; New Physicians

End Notes28 • Springtime in Baghdad

ContentsLife must go on...Last January, in his Message to the 2002 Service Awardees,

our University President made a very telling statement. He said,“(t)he international scene of the past year and also the local onehave given us not many reasons to cheer.” He articulated the gutfeelings of almost every one. The events that followed after Fr. Pauldelivered that speech up to the time that this editorial was written(March 20th – the day the American government gave the ultimatumfor the Iraqi leadership to vacate the seat of power or face militaryforce!) have indeed placed all hearts and minds on the grips offears and apprehensions.

But life must go on. And that’s what we’ve been doing in ouracademe during the first quarter of this year. We’ve continued tocarry out our academic lives inside and outside our offices,classrooms, libraries, and laboratories. Not that we haven’t caredabout what’s happening around us. We cared and we still care, butwe also know that we just have to keep carrying out our lives anddoing our duties and responsibilities.

Our annual celebration of the University Days in January wenton as designed. Programs and projects in different offices,departments, and colleges were implemented as planned for thelast three months of the passing semester. Our grade schoolersand our band participated in the city’s annual flower festival inFebruary. A number of our students even had their time to ventilatetheir own views about the issues of tuition fee increase. (Curiously,a congregation of protesting students is also a form of life in itselfinside an institution that respects freedom of expression; of course,within the boundary of the rule of law and civility). At the University’shigh school department, during the last three months, there hasbeen a life of tension affecting its highest rank of administrators,the resolution of which is best left to the wisdom of the University’sofficial decision-makers and not to the wild speculations of anybody.In the midst of global apprehensions, the planned ManagementTeam-Building Seminar involving some 42 administration officialsof our university, including our President, pushed through duringthe early part of March. Awards for excellence in research,academic performance, and leadership skills were given to ourdeserving students such as the BPI Science Awards and CHED’sregional Outstanding Student Awards.. Final exams andcomprehensive tests were successfully hurdled towards the endof the semester. A number of Louisians have made through thenational board examinations given during this quarter or earlier.

No, we have not been paralyzed by the collective fear thatterrorists and tyrants would like us to suffer from. But let’s makeno mistake here. Our pragmatic attitude does not mean that wehave been unaffected about the spreading global phenomenon ofterrorism and the conflicting moves to counter terrorism. We areconcerned. And for us who are living pragmatically in the midst ofthe present global tension, the following tips might be useful: beaware, get involved, emit positive thoughts, say affirming words,avert violence within your own sphere of influence, pray for lastingpeace. Listen to Mahatma Gandhi: “Be the change you want to seein the world”. Best of all, do the precepts of Jesus, the peacemaker.

3First Quarter 2003 2002 SERVICE AWARDS

Distinguished Service Awardees,Honorable Members of the Board ofTrustees,Dear Colleagues and Friends

This is the seventh time I have theprivilege to address the SLU DistinguishedService Awardees. Each year this eventbecomes more meaningful for myself as Ihave shared more of the journey of SLUwith all of you. Each year I feel closer tothose who have come forward to behonored because their faces have becomemore familiar, because we have beenjourneying along the same road for a longerstretch, we have shared for a longer timethe Covenant of the Heart, ang pagtitipanng puso’t damdamin, ang pag-iisang-loob.

Seven years ago, in my InauguralAddress on the occasion of my investitureas the 5th SLU President, I stated thefollowing as part of my dream for SLU: “ Iimagine an administration of true leaders,a faculty of authentic educators, andservices of covenanted personnel – allpursuing what is for the good of thestudents and the larger community, with

firmness in strategic management andflexibility in tactical implementation.”

In many ways, for better and for worse,for poorer and richer, we at SLU have freelybonded ourselves to realize a vision ofquality education for the young people ofthis region. Today we have honored themany who have been journeying with SLUover long stretches of time — for 10 years,15 years, 20 years, 25 years, 30 years, 35years, and even one for as long as 40 years!

In an organization as large and varied

numbers, then definitely in quality.One of my major concerns over the

years is exactly to keep SLU growing inquality. You probably notice the ongoingimprovement of the physical structures, theongoing effort to landscape and beautifythe surroundings but the quality of auniversity is not first and foremost seen inits physical structures. It is the academicperformance on the national level that

most tellingly reveals the quality ofeducation at SLU. We continue to scorewell but we cannot afford to becomecomplacent.

I would like to emphasize twoimportant factors that I intend to stressincreasingly in the coming years, facultydevelopment and library culture. Facultydevelopment is a two way street. Theadministration can push for it andimportantly put funds available for it, butwe need faculty member who are eager togo for higher degrees and continuingformation. We are trying to develop moregraduate programs to facilitate facultydevelopment right here at SLU, but it ishealthy to also seek further training in other

as SLU, it is easy to see that our real strengthis not in the excellence, talent andcommitment of a few but in the corporateeffort and service of the many, from thespecial services up to the highest ranks ofthe administration. If all of us do care andserve well as a group, the whole corporatebody of SLU can only but grow and expandand come closer to the realization of ourvision/mission.

Of course…the big SLU entity does notfunction in a void and is not left to its owndevices only. We are deeply grateful for thenational and international linkages thathelp us to keep going and growing.Recently we have forged closer ties withBCF and BSU in a number of our graduateprograms and the cooperation with theVLIR, (the Flemish universities), isentering a second phase. There are manyother joint ventures and linkages afoot thatenhance the impact of SLU on the regionand keep us in the business of offeringquality education and services in theCordilleras. But let us not forget that theultimate success of our endeavors restssquarely on our own shoulders, on us thefaculty, administration, and employees ofSLU. Our friends, here and abroad,contribute in important ways to our growthbut the Light of the North will only shinetruly brightly if all of us remain committed,if all of us continue to give our best so thatour young people may have a bright andpromising future. You, awardees, symbolizethe ongoing commitment of us all!

It is important that on the occasion ofour University Days, we look back for a whileand count our blessings. The internationalscene of the past year and also the localone have not given us many reasons tocheer. Peace and Understanding amongNations and Peoples remain shaky. TheAbu Sayyaf is still around. And theeconomy has not recovered. Parents have ahard time to send their children throughschool. SLU has felt it in the enrolmentfigures. Still SLU has no reason to panic.The fresh new colors that our buildingsare taking ought to symbolize our outlookfor the future. We shall overcome theobstacles; we shall brave temporary setbacks;we shall continue to grow, if not in

"Our strength is in the corporate effort and service of the many..."(The President's Message delivered during the Testimonial Program in honor of the 2002 Service Awardees

on January 26, 2003 at the SLU Burgos Gymnasium)Rev. Fr. Paul Van Parijs, cicmSLU President

If all of us do care andserve well as a group, thewhole corporate body of

SLU can only but grow andexpand and come closer to

the realization of ourvision/mission.

...(T)wo important factorsthat I intend to stress

increasingly in the comingyears: faculty development

and library culture.

TO PAGE 9

The President


2002 SERVICE AWARDEES

Violeta C. GarciaUniversity Registrar40-Year Service Awardee

Who are the VIPs in SLU?

Fr. Paul Van Parijs and Members of the Administration, My Fellow Awardees,Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, a pleasant morning!

For many years, I stood before you and the other ServiceAwardees, year after year for almost 10 years now as the Master ofCeremonies and as Chairman of the Committee on Service Awards. One ofthe several functions of the said Committee is to determine whoamong the Service Awardees will give the Valedictory. Little did Iknow then that on January 26, 2003, on SLU’s 91st foundationanniversary, I will be at the receiving end as roles have changedand I have to humbly accept the invitation to speak in behalf of thisyear’s Service Awardees numbering a total of 171 persons.

I very well know that there are many among us — ServiceAwardees — who can give justice to this singular honor of givingthe response in behalf of this very special group of the BIGLOUISIAN FAMILY but your guess is as good as mine that seniorityis the main criterion, but in the name of vanity (and in reality, too),I cannot accept that I am the oldest among you because I am still acouple of years to retirement.

Ladies and Gentlemen, it is a known fact that any organization-including higher educational institutions – does not and cannotrun by itself alone. There has to be an “administrative machinery

to keep thingsgoing – to keep thewheels of operationturning smoothly,efficiently andeffectively.” Inschools, thisimportant task isshared by threefunctional sectors –the Administration,the Teaching or theAcademic Staff, andthe Non-Teaching Staff.

While these three have specific and differing operational goalsand activities, they have a common mission and a unity of purpose.They play complementary roles in school administration.

They are likened to a TRIPOD – each leg representing eachsector which has its own duties and responsibilities and whichshould be committed to give its best to achieve its definedobjectives. Remove a leg, and the tripod will topple down. In thesame way, no matter how dynamic the Administration is and howefficient the non-academic personnel is, if the teaching staff islacking in competence, then the educational objectives of theschool cannot be fully realized. Even if the school has a strongand excellent faculty, and very able administrative and servicepersonnel if management is lacking in leadership – the attainmentof its educational goals remains elusive. SLU is what it is now –one of the best — if not the best university in Northern Philippines—the “LIGHT OF THE NORTH” because of the continuedcommitment and dedication of the three sectors to serve the youth.

With qualified and competent faculty, and complete and well-maintained laboratory and other facilities, and library resources,students are assured of quality instruction. While the AccountingOffice is a vital office attending to the financial affairs of theUniversity, the Registrar’s Office is likewise one important officebecause it preserves and maintains the integrity and confidentialityof delicate records – the student’s credentials. The Medical andNursing staff and the auxiliary staff in the SLU Hospital and in theUniversity Clinic work closely to save lives. If the Maintenanceand Janitorial staff do not do their job well, can you imagine howour 8-hr. life in the office will be? The Deans and the other Headsof offices can only work effectively if they have a supportive andefficient staff. I can go on and on but the bottom line is – allemployees of the University in whatever capacity they serve – areVIPs in school.

Goal-setting and decision-making are fundamental in aUniversity. The Administration shapes the institutional goals, theother sectors set their department’s goals, but goal compatibilityamong the sectors is a must for the school to survive.

Reciprocal, collaborative, participative, coordinative,cooperative — these should describe the kind of relationshipbetween and among the different sectors of the University. Whiletotal agreement is impossible and conflict is inevitable – if a strongbond exists between the Administration, the Faculty, and theAdministrative and Service Personnel, nothing is insurmountable.

Going to the lighter side of my response — once there was ateenage girl, a fresh high school graduate filled with bright hopes

(A Response delivered during the Testimonial Program for the 2002 ServiceAwardees held on January 26, 2003 at the SLU Jose Burgos Gym)

The 40-year Service Awardee flanked by Mrs. Evangeline Trinidad(VP for Finance) and the President.

The Service Awardee

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who enrolled in Saint Louis. After a year of studies, as there were three ofthem in the family going to college, she applied for a clerical job in SaintLouis to somehow help ease the burden of her parents. She worked her wayto college and after three years, graduated at the top of her class. Aftergraduation, she was highly recommended by her Professor to a local branch ofa prestigious bank and was told to report to the Manager. Excited with the prospect of starting a career in a bank, she informed herBoss of the job opportunity, signified her intention to resign, and thankedhim for having given her the chance to be of service to the school. She wasasked to give the matter a serious thought as she can also build a career inSaint Louis. Late in the afternoon of that same day, she received an urgentcall from her Confessor, a CICM Father at Home Sweet Home. A long, longtalk ensued but to cut the story short, the following day, she was back in SLU,back in the same office with the same Boss.

On several and different occasions, those who knew her story asked if sheever regretted her decision to stay on in St. Louis to which question, I’m sureyou can readily guess her reply as she is still with the University. I would liketo believe that like this employee, we – the 2002 Service Awardees — sharethe same sentiment –

• that SLU helps us grow professionally,• that SLU is our partner in providing our children and other children

with quality education,• that SLU inculcates in us values and attitudes which are essential to

the attainment of our personal goals and the school’s educationalobjectives,

• that SLU recognizes our being an integral part of the Universitycontributing to the fulfillment of its goals, and

• that SLU understands our needs and aspirations and has at HEARTfor our common welfare and well-being.

I hope we can say in unison that if we go back in time, our decision thento work in SLU remains the same up to now and that we still pledge ourcontinued LOYALTY, COMMITMENT and DEDICATION. Mabuhay tayonglahat, mabuhay ang SLU! Magandang umaga.

30- year Service Awardees:(1st row 1-r) Mrs Evangeline Trinidad,Miss Dolores Kag-ayed, Mrs. TeresitaMendoza, Engr. Estrella Franco,Dr. Ma. Felicidad Fortea, Mrs. MartinaEstoque, Miss Carmencita Dionisio,Mrs. Patricia Banal, Mrs. LilianBalingway, Rev Fr Paul Van Parijs

(2nd row 1-r) Miss Ma. Lourdes Jacinto,Engr. Jose Tagudar, Atty. AntonioEspiritu, Mr. Alberto Madrid.

35- year Service Awardee:Atty. Anacleto C. Castro together with the Presidentand the VP for Finance.

25- year Service Awardees:(1st row 1-r): Mrs. Evangeline Trinidad,Mrs. Erlinda Leonen, Mrs. VeronicaLagman, Mrs. Catherine Estepa,Mrs. Maria Corazon Espiritu, Mrs.Dominga Dela Cruz, Mrs. Estela Del Val,Miss Gloria Laguisma, Mrs. Florita DeVera, Mrs. Hortencia Carreon,Rev Fr Paul Van Parijs

(2nd row 1-r): Dr. Tedler Depaynos,Engr. Abraham Flora, Mrs. ConsueloFernandez, Mrs. Luzviminda Dela Cruz,Mrs. Melita Herbolario, Mr. AngeloCostales.



20-year Service Awardees:(1st row l-r) Mrs. Evangeline Trinidad,Mrs. Vivian Santos, Mrs. Elizabeth

Publico, Mrs. Julie Pagoli, Atty. BernardPadang, Engr. Corsino Orpilla,

Mr. Jerome Melecio, Engr. Arlene GraceUrbano, Engr. Lourdes Mangila,

Rev Fr Paul Van Parijs

(2nd row l-r) Mr. Dionisio Rimocal, Jr.,Engr. Salvador Reyes, Mr. Claudio

Ombrosa, Mr. Crispin Lozano

20-year Service Awardees:(1st row l-r) Atty. Arnulfo Soriano,Archt. Ruben Basbas, Mr. EdilbertoBadua, Miss Julita Baniaga, Atty.Evangeline Cobarrubias, Miss FedilinaCorcha, Mrs. Marina Arellano,Dr. Ma. Corazon Bomogao, Miss MariaVictoria Adaoag, Rev Fr Paul Van Parijs

(2nd row l-r) Engr. Bonifacio Dela Pena,Mr. Joel Ayugat, Engr. Jose Cacdac,Mr. Alfredo Agetyeng, Engr. BernardoBoac.

25-year Service Awardees:(1st row l-r) Mrs. Evangeline Trinidad,

Mrs. Arsenia Caronongan, Dr. EleanorBugayong, Mrs. Sylvia Bautista,

Dr. Teresita Azarcon, Mrs. AdeltrudesCaburian, Mr. Benjamin Ayam,

Mrs. Saturnina Astudillo, Mrs. VerinaAday, Mr. Simeon Jose Abuan,

Rev Fr Paul Van Parijs

(2nd row l-r) Dr. Jose Bugayong, Jr.,Mr. Oscar Bangaoil, Mr. Renato

Balingway, Mr. Carlito Aspuria

25-year Service Awardees:(1st row 1-r) Mrs. Evangeline Trinidad,Mrs. Gloria Visitacion, Mrs. MyrnaVasadre, Mrs. Caridad Salcedo,Mrs. Ludivina Ramos, Mrs. Linda Ner,Atty. Hilario Justino Morales, Mrs.Juliana Mayngo, Mrs. Teresita Lingdas,Rev Fr Paul Van Parijs

(2nd row 1-r ) Mr. Perfecto Tierte,Mrs. Minda Tabangin, Dr. MilagrosPamaylaon, Mr. Pedro Silvino,Mr. Justo Seguiban, Jr., Mr. IsikiasPicpican, Mr. Rogelio Manangan.

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10-year Service Awardees:(1st row l-r): Atty. Arnulfo Soriano,

Mr. Virgilio Padilla, Mrs. EmmaSanchez, Mrs. Maryjane Sabling,

Mrs. Ma. Corazon Ocampo, Mr. MarioNunez, Mrs. Elsie Radam, Mr. Rogelio

Nisperos, Rev Fr Paul Van Parijs.

(2nd row l-r): Mr. Frank Passi,Mr. Melchor Pablico, Mr. Danilo Penafiel,

Engr. Angelito Peralta, Mr. EmilianoMicu, Mr. Mario Ringor, Mr. Orlando

Mendoza.

15-year Service Awardees:(1st row l-r): Atty. Arnulfo Soriano,Mrs. Edna Valenton, Mrs. PraxedesRosuman, Mrs. Guadalupe Refuerzo,Mrs. Cristina Rebudal, Mrs. VeronicaPongod, Mrs. Caroline Rebosa,Mrs. Leticia Magbual, Mrs. EvelynLaygo, Mrs. Imelda Jadormio,Rev Fr Paul Van Parijs

(2nd row l-r) Mr. Dominador Somera(brother of Mr. Joseph Somera-onsabbatical leave), Mr. Romeo Sanchez,Dr. Nida Salvador, Mr. Fidel Quintos,Engr. Jose Ma Pangilinan.


Mrs. Aurea Fangonilo, Mrs. NoreniaDao-ayen, Dr. Lydia Corpuz, Mrs. Maria

Theresa Cirilo, Mrs. Ofelia Carolino,Mrs. Mary Anne Bested, Mrs. Leila

Asuncion, Mrs. Suerte JoeycelynArenas, Rev Fr Paul Van Parijs

(2nd row l-r): Miss Tomasa Colallad,Mrs. Zenaida Flores, Mr. Eddie Fajilan,

Dr. Noel De Leon.

20-year Service Awardees:(1st row l-r) Atty. Arnulfo Soriano,Mr. Reynaldo Ibanez, Mr. RobertGumangan, Mrs. Emily Gumangan,Mrs. Fatima Fangayen, Mrs. FelerinaEllamil, Engr. Josephine Aries Dulay,Rev Fr Paul Van Parijs

(2nd row l-r) Mr. Guillermo Hernandez(husband of Mrs. Remedios Hernandez-on sabbatical leave), Mr. CliffordJaravata, Dr. Servando II Liban,Engr. Marcelo Domalanta, Engr. LuisDelson.



10-year Service Awardees:(1st row l-r) Atty. Arnulfo Soriano,Mrs. Jacqueline Ceralde, Mrs. AnnabelleCarreon, Miss Jennifer Bayao,Engr. Ester Dela Cruz, Mr. LudovicoAurelio, Mrs. Geraldine Ariaga,Mr. Roberto Arguelles, Mrs. Mary AnnAlbert, Mrs. Rufina Abul,Rev Fr Paul Van Parijs

(2nd row l-r) Mr. Danilo Dela Cruz,Mr. Eduardo Ballares, Mr. SolomonteCirilo, Mr. Albert Busacay, Mr. FernandoBogbog


Mrs. Sylvia Haydee Generalao, Mrs.Eleonor Gardose, Miss Yolanda Flores,

Mrs. Delia Flores, Mrs. AimeeEncarnacion, Mrs. Glory Drequito,

Mrs. Gloria Delos Santos, Mrs. MagnoliaDela Cruz, Rev. Fr Paul Van Parijs

(2nd row l-r): Mr. Carlos Libao, Mr. HenryFuentes, Mr. Lawrence Dexter Ladia,

Mrs. Leslie Marrero, Mr. LeonardoLiddawa.

Philippine educational institutions andeven abroad. I know that for the candidateswith family responsibilities, further studiesare not necessarily an easy ride. Growth isnever without effort. It is a challenge manyof our faculty and employees will hopefullynot shy away from.

Growing quality in education is alsostimulated by the regular use of libraryfacilities by students and …faculty! Add the

use of Internet resources, if you wish.Growing quality in education, especially onthe graduate level, depends on goodadvisers for sure but first and foremost onself-study and the intelligent use of books,periodicals, and other study materials.Faculty development and library culture…I have said it before and I will say itagain…no quality education without thesefeatures!

Dear friends, by now, after the longceremonies of this morning, you must belooking forward to a tasty lunch. Let me

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therefore close my address with thefollowing wish: may our ongoingcommitment at SLU to quality educationfor all, rich and poor alike, remain thehallmark of the premier university of theNorth and one of the humble buildingblocks of a better future for the entirecountry.

Mabuhay ang mga pinararangalan saaraw na ito, mabuhay ang Pamantasan ngSan Luis.

God bless you all. Salamat po.

“Reciprocal, collaborative, participative, coordinative, cooperative – these shoulddescribe the kind of relationship between and among the different sectors of theUniversity. While total agreement is impossible and conflict is inevitable – if a

strong bond exists between the Administration, the Faculty, and theAdministrative and Service Personnel, nothing is insurmountable.”

Strong Bonding

– Mrs. Violeta C. Garcia40-year Service Awardee

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DREAMTIME REFLECTIONS

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Eventually, you will have listened to hundreds of thousands ofsounds, from the plaintive sighing of the wind to the cacophonicbabble of critters and insects in the wild, to the bone-jarring rhythmof rock music to the soul-riveting strains of a symphony.Interspersed are the more common sounds of daily living: a warmand gentle whisper of endearment, a flaming burst of infuriation,a muted cry of elation, the simmer of loathing and revulsion, therippling waves of compassion.

Inasmuch as I would not want to submit a compilation of factsabout the influence of sounds on organic life forms, which caneasily be collected by surfing through cyberspace, it is my beliefthat not everyone is aware. It is my hope that this passage willrekindle your interest in the intricacies of life in general, and in

auditory encounters in relation to body responses in particular.Moreover, since this essay does not primarily concern itself withthe dissection of harmonics or acoustics, although we might referto some principles or theories, it shall suffice for us to rememberthe basic nature of sound. As we know from our laboratory classes,sound is made up of vibrations in the air, or more precisely, analternate compression and decompression of air. The absence ofair is the very reason why there can never be sound in outer space.

In itself, sound has no meaning, but the complexity of ourdevelopmental and behavioural system places certain shades ofmeaning on sounds, evocative of varying degrees of emotions andimpressions. Indeed, even a lone and simple word can become anelusive chameleon with a mere variation of intonation [sound].Sound can be dismal or daunting, fearsome or magnificent,wonderful or ecstatic. Just like the other sensory stimuli – light(colour), smell (scent), taste (flavour), and touch (texture) –sound has the power to transform the mood and the mind; it cancreate new patterns of thought, it can even bring back memoriesthat we choose not to remember. Sound, for one, can boost a liquidmedium to very high energy levels, enabling a supersonic

An executive is a chief executive officer (CEO) of a businessorganization. He has various qualities in terms of academicbackground, knowledge, skills, and values. Wide range of qualitiesand background characterize an efficient executive. Like, forinstance, in the Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines(FINEX), the Institute provides a set of conduct and ethics forexecutive members. Example is the academic requirements thathe should be equipped with such as the knowledge in financialstatement analysis level, financial market analysis level, andeconomics analysis level.

A financial executive must possess the knowledge, skills, andvalues necessary to exercise his duties. Not only in his fundamentalbackground in financial statement analysis but in all others, likethe ability to relate finance to management, value creation,investment functions, market analysis, securities market valuation,games of competitions, and fund market.

As far as skills are concerned, the skills of ably-executing theseknowledge into practice and actuality must be coupled with theright values. Like for instance, in the value creation, expectedreturns or return on investments are computed what values wouldset in if an executive were to execute. I think it would be the senseof HONESTY and ACCURACY. Knowledge are taught andacquired but, skills are practiced and executed.

But, values are caught, not taught. The sense of INTEGRITYis a value in the stocks, or securities valuation wherein brokers andinvestments bankers should play an honest role of presenting tothe public the true picture of the market price. Recently, market

SCAMS are rampant due to the leniency in the surveillance ofscambags in the stock exchanges. They manipulate the pricebehaviour by artificially pegging a price while, in truth, it is anINSIDERS’ price. Transparency is accounting every action to thepublic so that accountability could be seen.

The Anti- Money Laundering Law is a laudable step towardsDEVELOPMENT detecting maneuver of money from one hand toanother. Transactions are compulsorily reported to trace the “papertrail” of dirty money.

The bottomline, therefore, is that the need for an executivemeans the need for competencies in knowledge, skills, and values.In terms of knowledge, he should be competent in financialanalysis, e.g. in statement, market, and RISK. In terms of SKILLS,he should be competent in leadership, evaluation, supervision,control, and direction.

Dr. Rey Bautista, in his inspirational talk during the Tribute tothe Graduates, said that there are three weapons or tools of anexecutive: Communication Skills; Analytical Skills; and ComputerSkills (IT).

In Mrs. Emerita Fuertes’ talk too, she said, that some one ofthe attributes of success are HARDWORK and PATIENCE. Theseare values of an executive.

An executive, no matter how gifted and knowledgeable he is,can not impart or do his duties and responsibilities unless hevalues VALUE.

Frank Sinatra says: "I practice every day to find some cleverlines to say, to MAKE the meaning COME through! It is so becausefor everything that we do – there is MEANING in terms ofknowledge, skill, and values.

Even the legendary music group The Beatles, in one of theirsongs say: "A nowhere man has nowhere to go!" Thus, a graduatein finance is not a nowhere man. The extent of his developmentin the finance executive program is extensive – highly developedin the field of knowledge, skills, and values and especially nowthat a new curriculum is in place, - the 2001 Financial ManagementPrograms!


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bactericidal action; yet, unlike the popular belief, sound shattersnot ordinary glass, but crystal.

These times have seen a rising number of stress-relatedillnesses and the seeming lack of an efficient means to combatthem disconcerts the modern scientific mind. In response to thisneed, more and more people are trying to establish alternativemethods to alleviate stress. One of these is music therapy: needlessto say, details of this modality can be found in the library or theinternet, and we can certainly use some of the principles of soundto help us understand a little more of our environment and of thepeople around us.

Shall we begin by drawing comparisons between the prevalentmusic type and the collective attitude or behaviour of the generalpopulation during the Renaissance and that, of the Cyber Ageand especially of this age? You would probably think it is maudlinand irrational to put two extreme periods side by side and pitthem against each other. Maybe by a different light, and with adifferent air did the people live and think in earlier times, but Istill see enough trace of the past that merits some discussion. Take,for instance, individuals who favour classical music over pop orrock: the demeanour is seemingly relatively milder, tends to bemore philosophical (or sentimental) in outlook, and – shall weadd? – more mature in years, or in thinking. People of today whoswear by rock and metal music, on the other hand, would tend tobe more aggressive and unsettled – upbeat on the surface buteasily agitated. Those who used to enjoy rock music continue tobe fond of it, but somehow exhibit behaviour in their older years,similar to what they had when they were younger. Stereotypical, isit not? There are always some exceptions, of course.

Wandering off a bit, there is this infamous idea going aroundfor years associating classical music exclusively with the affluent; itmay have been true for several reasons, but I find it a grossmisconception at present. Part of our exploration of the natureand use of sound, I believe, should be the initiative to melt downthis barrier, which poses as an impediment to the artistic enjoyment(aesthetic appreciation) of the pleasures of sound. At this point,let me introduce two recent kinds of music for your possibledelight, although somewhat infrequently heard: new age musicand pop classical (sometimes referred to as fusion). Many wouldperhaps shudder in unwarranted panic, thinking that these kindsof music are dull, insipid, and pathetic just because the onlyexample coming to their minds is Enya. Without any denigratoryintentions, I meant to illustrate that being the most familiarrepresentative of this genre, people would find it relativelycommon, thus, uninteresting. Enya is, in all respects, a very goodstyle of new age music, but if you wish to have a short sampling ofothers who make similar music, here is a quick list: EnnioMorricone, Kitaro, and Johmon Kairyu Himekami.

If, on the other hand, you are wondering about the pop-classicalkind of music, I suggest a crude and arbitrary definition – arbitrarybecause you would find them niched either in the classical, jazz, orinstrumental sections of many record shops: music made up byclassical voice or instrument (or a combination of these),harmonised with components from pop or rock music (eg,throbbing percussion, swirling rhythm, tingling syncopation, evenraging electric guitar solos). Frequently, too, are embellishmentsof symphonic elements, or seductive chants, or both. You will

understand that the proportion of these elements depends largelyon the musical palette of the individual composer. A few of thenames in this kind of music are: Alessandro Safina, Andrea Bocelli,Charlotte Church, Jim Brickman, Josh Groban, Moby, SarahBrightman, Vanessa Mae, and Yanni. I would put Enigma andGregorian in this category. Occasionally, the line between newage music and pop-classical or fusion music blurs or dissolvesaltogether; this should not be a cause of worry or surprise.

Ultimately, whatever the category, is it not that music providesus a cool and matted background on which to rest our senses againstthe pallid glare of modern idiosyncrasies? Is it not that musicoffers a shimmering and gauzy meshwork, draping over ourembryonic dreams? Is it not that music is the sinewy finger caressingour soul, bathing it in balsamic aroma – summoning it to risebeyond the rugged restrictions of the flesh – elevating it to blissfulheights unknown?

Music is the fire that gives warmth, light, and comfort at theend of a cold, dreary, windy day. It is your choice to wake the soul,the consciousness, and travel the rich and intricate soundscapes –not to forget, despite the alluring tapestry of sound, to cherish theexquisite elegance of the outwardly unadorned, the seemingquotidian.

It always feels awkward to observe that time in the Philippinesdoes not seem to be uniform or standard. Many people wouldprobably find this matter trivial, but never those whose jobs dependon fractions of time, eg, international traders who must closebusiness deals within a matter of just a few minutes. TheInternational Time Zone, based on the Greenwich meridian inLondon, has existed for a long time as a standard from which allglobal time differences are adjusted. The whole of the Philippinessafely falls within the time strip labelled +8 (often written as +8GMT in many notations), indicating that we are ahead of Londontime by eight hours. It surprises me that even local TV and radiobroadcasting networks do not even make an attempt to check this.Some radio stations are about five minutes early to the hour, a fewmaybe ten, and perhaps that’s bearable; however, a few TV andradio channels and local establishments are as incredibly late asfifteen minutes! I am not vain, but those who tried waiting forsomeone or something know how agonising it can be; needless tosay, on most quiet and carefree circumstances, we could allow somemargin of tolerance. To be with international conventions, I suggestthat you set your timepieces on BBC World news channel – at leastthat would make all of us at pace on the hour. HELP Institutewhere I currently work generally follows this custom. For thosewho wish to set the time on their Nokia mobile handsets, press OKon the two-second mark of the countdown, since there is a two-second delay in the phone before the command takes effect.(Thanks to Don, a fellow institute teacher, for pointing this out.)

I wish to express my gratitude to those who were directly or indirectlyinvolved in my care during a brief but recent stay in the SLU Hospital of theSacred Heart: my doctors and the rest of the medical staff; the dietary staffand transport aides; my family, friends & relatives; fellow teachers &students; former classmates & acquaintances. Your visit, the presents, thechat, your text messages, and your thoughts of goodwill are deeply appreciated;it is more than I can say. BLESSED BE! ☺

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Seriously Now...

We forge our destinies only in lovingbecause we are created to reach what we can become.Not all reach their becoming because of the fear of daring.Life does not come in trickles but in the gushingforth of that which can make us what we can be.Only love creates us anew in who we were meant to become;an oblivion is what we reach when we deny ourselves this destiny.

Loving demands a capacity to dare because life is often asedated state of consciousness. We take so much for grantedthat even the signs of life are mistaken to be symbols of death.To dare is to lead ourselves to that destiny and leading ourselvesto it takes us away from ourselves. Our capacity to love is directlyproportional to our readiness to “lose” ourselves in that which

leads towards the becoming.Who loves his life will lose it. And that is the well-kept mystery ofcreation: how we regain ourselves by losing ourselves, by daringfor the “not-yet”.Only loving that which is not ourselves enables us to loseourselves, recovers for us ourselves.

The universe is unfolding by losing itself.Trees bloom and “die” when their leaves fall.But only when their leaves fall can the trees recover their lives.Every river dies that its spring may regain its water.Every star in the firmament peters out that in its place shall beborn the enigma of a blackhole.

Self-love is death because there is no daring in whatever endsup in itself.There is never any becoming in self-loving.In fact, it is an existential contradiction, an existential “autism”.A psychological hedonism.

Love is the only “dying” that gives birth to that which we are notbut only those willing to take that daring will “lose” themselvesto regain themselves.

Problems involving the skin played, and still plays, a verysignificant role in the history of mankind. Where somespecializations can be so restrictive, my specialty can cover a fullspectrum of skin problems from the insignificant insect bite to themore serious Kaposi’s sarcoma and malignant melanoma. I say thisto put emphasis on the misguided notion carried by many thatsince skin problems seem to appear only skin deep it should thenfollow that whatever problems are felt by a patient is of littleconsequence. That is where they are wrong.

Another aspect of dermatology that has been so maligned isthe field of cosmetics. Cosmetics should be based on the scienceof dermatology. In other words it is not correct to equate the two.

If we go back to the ancient books, time and again it is notsurprising how easy it is to recognize some skin diseases mentionedin their ancient books especially the Ebers papyrus. The ancientEgyptians suffered from skin problems given the particularenvironmental conditions they lived in (i.e., desert, sand, and sun).Watterson reports that the most popular eye make-up then wasgreen malachite. This substance is an ore of copper usually mixedwith fat or oil before it was applied as “eye shadow”. Its purpose, ofcourse, was to enhance the eyes but it also had protective properties.Sand, that was being continually blown, could be trapped in the fator oil thus protecting the eyes while the green color protected theeyes from the glare of the sun. Aside from coloring the eyelids,women outlined their eyes with antimony (or kohl in Arabic) andit not only made the eyes look larger and attractive it also exertedan antiseptic effect.

Another interesting problem faced by the ancient Egyptiansand mentioned also in the Ebers papyrus was Alopecia areata, orbaldness and graying of the hair, and it can be said that it was ofmuch concern to them because emphasis was placed on theseconditions. Vanity, it seems, is not the monopoly of modern man.

You could say that the same kind of frustrations faced by our citizenstoday concerning their crowning glory was faced by these ancientEgyptians so much so that all kinds of remedies were tried, evennoxious materials, in the desire to stimulate their youthful appearance.Watterson mentions some remedies used for the prevention ofbaldness: “Rub the head with castor oil and fat from a hippopotamus,a crocodile, a cat, a snake, and an ibex.” For alopecia, treatmentconsisted of “fly droppings, dirt from under the fingernails, or calcinedhedgehog quills.” Fantastic as these may seem, some of theseindividuals must have been desperate enough to try these remediesjust as, I am sure, there are individuals now who would literally tryanything just so they can regain their hair back!

The Ebers Papyrus also mentioned remedies for removal ofwrinkles, or those that would beautify the skin. It just goes to showthat human nature has not really changed all that much throughoutthese centuries.

But seriously speaking, I still cannot quite comprehend whya skin problem should be considered by some as just a trivialproblem. To illustrate my point, one day I received a phone callfrom a patient and she asked in a very flippant manner if I couldtell her what medicine she should apply for her pimples. Normallythe kind of medications that I would give would depend on thetype of pimples or acne. So I explained this to her that I need to doan examination or a physical assessment of her acne before I couldprescribe anything. To which she answered as if she was horrifiedby my response-“You mean to tell me that I have to go there, to yourclinic?” And I said yes and she said “Then that means I have to payfor my consultation?” To which I answered “of course”. But probablyshe came from another planet because she replied by remarkingwith a surprised question: "why should I pay? It’s just pimples?”And as she went on whining and complaining, I quietly put thephone down. True, pimples are common but if not treated earlyenough, these can either result in physical or even psychologicalscars that can have lifelong impact on the patient. Hence, theimportance of having it treated.

But then, I will be the first to let you know if a skin conditionis indeed trivial or not. Tell me, should a nevus be taken seriouslyor not? A few months ago, a patient was admitted in a hospitalbecause of a mass in the abdomen and a primary liver malignancywas considered. In the course of the physical examination of thepatient a large hairy nevus was seen on his back and whenquestioned about this no one seemed to be worried about it, least


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'Raves and Rants:A Preview'

of all the patient, because he said he has had it since he was achild. But this seemingly innocent nevus degenerated into amalignant melanoma metastasizing to the liver.

So it can be said that one of the reasons that make dermatology

“One who objectively finds fault in others is a good critic, andone who finds fault in himself before he does in others is a betterone; but I tell you, no one can outdo a critic who finds fault inhimself before he does in others and who, at the end of the day, isthankful for three things: the talent to find faults, the faults hefinds, and the capacity to learn something from finding such faults.”– Kelly Grant

* * *Before anything else, let’s have some definitions:

• ‘rave’ - a speech delivered with wild enthusiasm• ‘rant’ – a speech delivered with violence and vehemence(From the American Heritage Dictionary, 4th Edition)

* * *Let me start by saying that this shall be the last installment of

‘Crossroads’ in this publication. But fret not, because next timearound, I will be having a new column entitled ‘Raves and Rants’.Why the sudden change, you ask? Well, it crossed my mind thatthe word ‘Crossroads’ denotes a very serious and/or sentimentalfeel, and I wanted to make my column more dynamic and upbeat.So I looked for a new title and fortunately, I found one. Besides,this is one of those times when change is definitely good.

Judging from the definitions stated above, you might begin tothink that my column will start to be ‘out of hand’, but I tell you,this column will give new meaning to the words ‘rave’ and ‘rant’.In fact, to choose and to use such a title is a challenging task forme, as it will test how well I can deliver a rave and/or a rant withoutmaintaining the conventional meanings of these words.

Moving along, I’ve decided to give a little preview of my newcolumn. Although I have to remind you, this is just a preview, sodon’t think that the lighthearted tone of the succeeding sectionwill always be the feel of my articles. Let’s get things moving…

* * *RAVE: By the time you read this, classes of the second semester

are over, and I’m certain that you already have an idea on how tospend your vacation (unless, of course, if you decided to take upsummer classes). At this point in time, I’m also sure that yourbrain cells are already burnt out, and there is nothing more thatyou would want than to give them a well-deserved rest. And how doyou it? By forgetting anything and everything about school, evenfor just a while. It seems to be an easy task, right? Maybe… thenagain, maybe not… especially if you always remember some *ahem*‘punchlines’ from people around you during the previous weekswhich remind you of your teachers, your classmates, your subjects,or in short, school. Read on, and you’ll see what I mean…

* * *RANT: My very first column under this publication talked about

social blunders, and it seems that we just don’t get enough of them.Back then, I cited examples of social blunders to establish a factregarding our education, but this time around, I am going to givemore examples for levity’s sake. Again, I will say that at first glance,such statements are funny, but are they really? Read the following…and by the way… no raunchy interpretations, please…• “The dance is a taught steps, so my criteria for grading you will

be mastery.” (The dance is WHAT?)• “Man does not live by bread alone; he also lives by rice, by

water, etc…” (Sigh. What a nice PHILOSOPHY!)• “I transferred to another unit because my computer is a virus.”

(Hmm… is it contagious?)• “Our air supply is sufficient and adequate enough.”

(Sufficient. Adequate. Enough. Aren’t these words synonyms?Talk about redundancy…)

• “The Philippines is the pioneer of throwing a government bypeople power.” (How exactly do you THROW a government?)

• “As they say, “You have the right to remain silence”.” (SILENCE!)• “I will give deductional points to those who are always coming

in late!” (What is DEDUCTIONAL? Is it the opposite ofADDITIONAL?)

• “You are learning grammar so your teachers are complainingabout your poor English.” (Teachers are actuallyCOMPLAINING just because students are learning how toimprove their English? Does that make any sense?)

• “When the teacher comes in, all the students should alreadybe in class. I am warning those late students like to who enteronce upon a time!” (What a FAIRY TALE WARNING!)

Note: By the way, the statements above aren’t necessarily from MY teachers orMY classmates… Go figure!

* * *On another matter, people have been asking me to make a

comment regarding the situation in Boys’ High. WITHOUTBEING BIASED and WITHOUT ANY INTENT of aggravating thesituation as it already stands, I only have this to say: In the words ofAristotle, in the full-length version of his narrative ‘The GoldenMean’, here’s a little something for all concerned parties to thinkabout: “In making a choice, there are always at least two sides,neither of which is entirely right or wrong. Of these two extremes,one is called the excess and the other is the defect. But betweenthese two exists a mean state- a virtue where both ends meet halfway,and that is the correct option one should determine and choose.However, in cases where both choices are already good, one shouldchoose the better of the two. Likewise, when both choices are evil,one should choose the lesser of the two. In that way, one is morelikely to hit a mean.”

And one more thing… in my point of view, selfishness can alsobe attributed to people who prejudice others for not agreeingwith what they believe in… it’s just a simple matter of showing evenjust a little respect for whatever stance one chooses to take…and Idon’t think there is anything hard in doing so.Now… is this a rave or a rant? I’ll leave that decision to you…

* * *Time for the miscellaneous stuff…Congratulations to the graduating batch of Boys’ High!Extra congratulations to the graduating staff of The Louisian,

especially those who made good during the recent regionalcompetitions of this year’s National Schools’ Press Conference.

And even more congratulations to that person who is going toreceive this year’s Journalism Award… Believe me, you deserve it!

And for that matter, congratulations to all graduating students!May you have a nice future ahead of you!

To the TREEBHO… remember: people will come and go, but theORIGINALS will always be around…you guys (and gals) take care!

* * *Well, that’s it for now… I hope you enjoyed reading this final

installment of ‘Crossroads’ as much as I also hope that you areready for ‘Raves and Rants’… Until then, see you around!

Oh, and by the way… ENJOY YOUR VACATION (or yoursummer classes, for that matter)!

so fascinating is because it concerns so many people. But strangelyenough, the way you view a dermatological problem (and ultimately,your dermatologist) has a lot to do with you as a person. For whateverit’s worth, never underestimate a skin problem.

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"We did our best…now its your turn!" This was the challengegiven to us by the Golden Wisdom Builders during the celebrationof the 50th glorious years of leading the youth to professionalismand Christian life. We, the neophyte teachers, felt a mixture ofnervousness and hesitancy on the kind of mission that theseseasoned teachers had entrusted to us. It seems it’s very difficult toachieve the achievements they have, but our only consolation isthe training and values we both learned from the same source ofwisdom, our mother…the SLU’s College of Education!

This momentous event was highlighted by sharing of whatwe can call “pieces of advises and inspirations” that would be ofgreat help for us as we journey together the field of teaching as aprofession and as a vocation by heart.

As teachers, we are called to be agents of bringing out thevery best in the life of our students. As second parents, we easilygot angry with their noisiness and bulliness, and yet we still lovethese little angels whom we regard as our own.

Aside from the knowledge and talents, we teachers havestill a lot to offer to our “children”…if only we open our eyes totheir needs, if only we offer our arms to their comforts, if we onlytake extra miles with them, and if, and only if, we open our heartsto them. Then, we will eventually realize that we are servingthem as their guides to the path that would lead them to the realLouisian life.

As part of growing in years, it is also necessary for us to havea guiding light, so that in times we are losing our temper (before

we say, "tao lamang ako") we may say to ourselves, “ah, kaya ko pangtiisin ito”. Here is a good reminder for us teachers:

Live by the Eight Beatitudes:

Blessed are the teachers who LISTEN to their students, especiallythe ones with repeated questions, for they possess THE EARSOF CHRIST.

Blessed are the teachers who SPEAK KINDLY to their students,especially the ones without positive motivation, for theypossess THE MOUTH OF CHRIST.

Blessed are the teachers who SEE the needs of their students,especially the ones unrecognized by others, for they possessthe EYES OF CHRIST.

Blessed are the teachers who GENTLY TOUCH their students,especially the ones who feel the sting of home-violence, forthey possess THE HANDS OF CHRIST.

Blessed are the teachers who THINK PRAYERFULLY of theirstudents, especially those who do not know God, for theypossess THE MIND OF CHRIST.

Blessed are the teachers who SHOW LOVE to their students,especially the ones with unlovable traits, for they possessTHE HEART OF CHRIST.

Blessed are the teachers who WALK PATIENTLY with theirstudents, especially the ones lacking spiritual guidance, forthey possess THE FEET OF CHRIST.

Blessed are the teachers who PERSEVERE in their faith-sharingministry, especially when their efforts seem in vain, for theypossess THE HEALING PRESENCE OF CHRIST ANDTHEIRS IS THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN.

Teachers, we must not forget that we are called to serve andto be agents of PEACE…and so, let peace begin with us…let LOVEbegin with us!

MABUHAY ANG MGA GURO!

Who wants to be rich?PYRAMID SCHEMES produce no goods, provide no service and create no new wealth. All they do is move existing wealth –from the gullible victims to the smart operators. People who are easily attracted to these get-rich-quick schemes should bereminded that true wealth is obtained only through honest work and honest investment in businesses and services that benefita lot of people.

- excerpt from the Editorial of the Philippine Daily Inquirer, March 18, 2003

Getting involved“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about the things that matter.”

- Martin Luther King Jr.

Changing the world“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world.”

- Margaret Mead

Powerful and wise“Those who are able to control the world have power, but only those who have mastered themselves gain wisdom.

- Lao Tzu

Power and sense of humor“Next to power without honor, the most dangerous thing in the world is power without humor.”

- Norman Isaac

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The Prime Movers Society (PMS)with the support of the field practitionerFedalyn Pitok had an outreach programwith the theme “Mayat nga panaglilinangenpampatibker ti pamilya” on January 25, 2003at Rabon, Rosario, La Union. Theprogram started at 9:30 a.m. and it endedat 1:30 p.m.

The objective of the program was tofoster the ability of a child in building aharmonious relationship in the family.

A Community ServiceLovella BargasCollege of Human Sciences

Activities of the program:1. Coloring activity to enhance

children’s creativity.2. Story telling about a parent-child

relationship.3. Singing songs that suggest closer

relationship of parents with theirchildren.

4. Creating a collage to denote thechildren’s vision of an ideal family.

5. Showing the qualities of love andrespect through a role-play.

It was conducted by thirty-two socialwork students from first year to fourth yearwith affiliate members of the organization.There were eighty-two children served,thirty-nine from 3-7 years old and forty-three from 8-13.

PMS’s outreach program shows thatwhen it comes to community service,dedication to fulfill the task counts. Beinga social worker requires patience and aheart to serve. Cooperation betweenofficers and members contribute to thesuccess of the activity.

Dr. Victor Romulo G. Dumaguing ofthe SLU Hospital of the Sacred Heart andprofessor of anatomy-physiology of the SLUCollege of Nursing was elected as Presidentof the Physiology Society of the Philippines(PSP) during its annual conventioncelebrated with the 5th Asian Congress ofMicrocirculation at the Westin PhilippinePlaza on February 20-22, 2003.

The other officers are Drs. MilagrosRabe, Carolina Jerez, Angelina Franciscoof the National Capital Region and theBoard of Directors are composed of Drs.Evelyn Abalado, Teresa Quisumbing, VictorMendoza, and Mario Sanchez of the Vis-Min Region. Past president Dr. Roy Quizon

Dr. Dumaguing is PSP's new president

serves as Ex-officio member of the board.SLU attendees were Dr. Arnel Paguel

of the College of Medicine, Dr. PaulConcepcion and Georgina Castillo of theCollege of Nursing.

The Physiology Society of thePhilippines is the oldest academic medicalsociety in the country, established by itsfounding president, Dr. ZenaidaBagabaldo of the UP College of Medicinein 1980. It is composed of medical doctors,scientists, and paramedical professionalswho do research and who teach physiologyto students of medicine, nursing, dentistry,and other clinical and health relatedcourses.

Georgina CastilloCollege of Nursing

The theme of the convention was"Common Phenomena: In Search ofPhysiologic Mechanisms." The Interestingtopics included were Bangungot, Yawning,Pasma and Hiccups.

Children expressing themselves throughletters and drawings.

PMS members guiding the children in art-making.

Dr. Victor Romulo G. Dumaguing


The College of Nursing sponsoredthe fifth research congress last January 24,2003 at the Waldo Perfecto AudiovisualRoom with the theme “ContinuingCommitment to Service thru NursingResearch”. The keynote speaker was Dr.Carmelita Divinagracia, Chairman of theTechnical Panel in Nursing Education,Commission on Higher Education whohighlighted the value of research innursing and the need to improve thequality and quantity of researches along theidentified research agenda.

This activity served as an avenue fordisseminating research findings generatedby nursing faculty and students through oraland poster presentation. A research bulletinthat contained the abstracts of nursingresearches was also published. The congresswas well participated by professional nurses,nurse instructors, and student nurses fromthe different nursing schools in Region Iand CAR.

This scientific activity is organizedyearly by the college being awarded as aCenter of Excellence in NursingEducation (COENE) by the Commission

Dr. Mary Grace C. LacanariaDean, College of Nursing 5th Regional Nursing

Research Congress in SLU

on Higher Education with the desire torecognize research efforts in the nursingacademe and to use the generated findings

College of Nursing conductsNursing, Medical, Dental Mission

The College of Nursing conducteda one day nursing, medical, and dentalmission at Alang, Camp 3, Tuba, Benguetlast January 26, 2003. The mission wassponsored by the College of Nursing incoordination with the College of NaturalSciences and Philex Mining CorporationHospital.

What made this mission unique wasits emphasis on the promotion of healthand prevention of illnesses, which was themain objective of the Nursing mission.

The activities included healthteachings on prevention of dental carries,first aide, prevention of common diseasessuch as respiratory tract infections, familyplanning, and the use of herbalmedications.

Dr. Mary Grace C. Lacanaria, Collegeof Nursing Dean, headed the Nursingmission activities.

Dr. Manuel Ringor, of Philex MiningCorporation Hospital, headed the medicaland dental examinations. Medical check-ups, circumcision drives, and dentalextractions were the activities undertaken.(CoN News)The Mission Team: Promoting health and preventing illnesses.

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Dr. Carmelita Divinagracia (6th from the left), the keynote speaker, with the deansand senior faculty from the different nursing schools in the region.

to improve nursing practice. This is in linewith the professional goal of establishingevidence-based practice in nursing.


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Rationale:Health is a right and not just a privilege. However, the

acquisition of this state is often hindered by the lack of knowledgepertaining to what we ought to do in order to promote or maintainhealth and prevent disease and its complications.

This failure to maintain and promote health is reflected inthe increased mortality and morbidity status. Data reveal that thegroups with special needs have emerged in our society such asthe older people, menopausal women, and the like. However,although there are existing agencies that cater to their needs andproblems, they may either be inadequate or inaccessible.

Thus the nursing clinic was conceptualized to bridge theknowledge gap, help ill clients recover, and prevent complicationsof disease. This was also conceptualized to increase compliance ofpatients to their treatment regimens by way of referrals so thattheir regimen can be explained to them.

On the other hand, the members of the faculty have honedtheir knowledge and skills on certain specialties throughout theyears of teaching. Thus, it is time that this knowledge be shared tothe advantage of the patients.

Although years of teaching have honed the knowledge andskills of faculty on health education, they have become detachedas to practice, specifically direct patient care. Thus, the nursingclinic can be a venue for further professional development of thefaculty. Moreover, the clinic can also be a venue to prepare graduatestudents for independent practice.

This endeavor was conceptualized in partnership with theSLU College of Nursing Alumni Association.

ImplementersVolunteer nursing faculty with specialized training who will

render the services during their free time.

Program Components and Coordinators1. Diabetic Management Program—Dr. Mary Grace

Lacanaria2. Cancer Education Program—Mrs. Mancita Angiwan3. Smoking Cessation Program—Mrs. Florita Ratac4. Sex Education Program—Mrs. Shirley Buhangin5. Safe Motherhood Program—Mrs. Fatima Fangayen6. Hypertension Education Program— Mrs. Noprenia

Dao-ayen7. Stress Management Program—Mrs. Elizabeth Bautista8. Weight Management Program—Mrs. Georgina Castillo9. Graceful Aging Program—Mrs. Carolina Bayla10. Counseling—Dr. Ludivina Ramos11. Menopause Education Program—Mrs. Teresa Acosta12. Tuberculosis Education Program—Mrs. Evelyn Baustista

Services will include comprehensive individualized clienteducation, counseling, and stress interventions.

NURSING CLINIC

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Target Clients:a. Saint Louis University students and employeesb. Patients referred by doctors from the hospitals and

outside agencies such as Baguio Health Department,Department of Health, Region I and CAR, SilunganCenter and other agencies

Overall Objective: Health to communitySpecific Objectives:

1. To promote wellness and lifestyle modificationamong the population of the school and neighboringcommunity

2. To enhance knowledge on health promotion anddisease prevention through health education.

3. Widen the roles of nurses beyond the hospitalsetting.

4. Foster independent nurse practice focusing on theirspecialties.

5. Open frontiers of independent practice.

Funding SourcesSLU Nursing Alumni donations, the Center of Excellence

in Nursing (COENE) fund from CHED and SLU counterpart.

The ClinicThe venue for the Nursing Clinic will be at A-105, which

also serves as a nursing conference room. It is equipped withbasic assessment tools and equipment, treatment bed and otherfurniture, needed supplies, and several patient modules, postersand other dissemination materials.

Schedule of ServicesThe services can also be availed of by appointment.

Appointments can be made by calling the College of NursingOffice at 443-2001 local 294.

Free services will be offered until May 2003. Starting June2003, a minimal service fee will be charged to sustain theoperations of the clinic (supplies, reproduction of patientmodules, upgrading of clinic equipment, etc.) and tocompensate the professional services of nursing faculty as partof their independent practice. This will be negotiated with theSaint Louis University Administration.

Specific ProgramsDiabetes Management ProgramTarget Clients:

Those diagnosed with diabetesThose who care for diabetes patientsThose family members/caregivers of diabetic member of

the familyProgram Content: Understanding DiabetesGoals of treatment and management guidelines:

Nutrition CounselingPhysical activityBlood sugar monitoringHypoglycemic medicinesPreventing diabetes complications

(Editor's note: This project was launched during the University Days 2003and the clinic has been opened since then.)

New Project of the College of Nursing

17First Quarter 2003 COLLEGE DIARY

Cancer Education ProgramTarget Clients: Those diagnosed with any type of cancer

Family members/caregivers of a familymember

diagnosed with cancerProgram Content: Understanding specific cancer diagnosis

Cancer treatment (chemotherapy,radiotherapy)

Management of side effects of cancertreatment

Upholding quality of life

Smoking Cessation ProgramTarget Clients: Active smokers committed to give up

smokingProgram Content: Bad effects of smoking/nicotine

Benefits of being smoke freeStrategies in smoking cessationDeveloping a quit planWithdrawal symptoms and corresponding

supportive activitiesRelapse prevention

Sex Education ProgramTarget Clients: Married couples intending to marry

Interested adolescents and adultsProgram Content: Safe sexual practices

Sound decision making related to sex

Safe Motherhood ProgramTarget Clients: Pregnant Women

Women intending to get pregnantProgram Content: Normal signs and symptoms of pregnancy

Warning signs of pregnancy and what to doDiscomforts of pregnancy and how to

manage itUnderstanding the course of pregnancyAchieving a healthy pregnancySigns and symptoms of normal and false laborPreparing for deliveryNewborn care

Hypertension Education ProgramTarget Clients: Those diagnosed with hypertension

Family members/caregivers of hypertensivemember of the family

Program Content: Understanding hypertensionGoals of treatment, management guidelines:

Nutritional counselingPhysical activityBlood pressure monitoringHypertensive medicinesPreventing hypertension

complications

Stress Management ProgramTarget Clients: Those experiencing work-related stress

Those commonly experiencing burn-outHypertensive clients and those with heart

problemsProgram Content: Counseling on:

Signs and symptoms of stress and burn-outEffects of stressStress management options

Stress Relaxation Services:Aroma therapyTherapeutic massageGuided ImageryProgressive muscle relaxation

Weight Management ProgramTarget Clients: Those overweight or obese

Those with diabetes and hypertensionProgram Content: Weight assessment

Weight reduction techniquesc. Nutritional counselingd. Exercise

Graceful Aging ProgramTarget Clients: Those 55 years old and aboveProgram Content: Developmental Changes in aging

Quality life after retirement

Counseling ProgramTarget Clients: Persons with psychosocial problems who opt

to consultProgram Content: Crisis intervention

Assertiveness TrainingBehavioral modificationCognitive therapy

Tuberculosis Education ProgramTarget Clients: Persons with tuberculosis-diagnosed or

undiagnosed(manifesting signs and symptoms of

tuberculosis)Significant others/caregivers of TB patients

Program Content: Understanding Tuberculosisc. Management & Treatment of

tuberculosis (DOTS)d. Care of patients with tuberculosis

at homePrevention of the spread of TB in the family

and in the community

Menopause Education ProgramTarget Clients: Women 45 years old an d aboveProgram Content: Menopausal Changes and corresponding

managementCommon health problems during

menopause and their management


COLLEGE DIARY

Sally I. Maximo and Ma. Theresa L. LeonesDepartment of Psychology, CHS

The Department of Psychologyat the Lingap Center

The Department of Psychology had its second outreachprogram entitled “Reaching Out” at the Lingap Center in Wangal,La Trinidad, Benguet. Participatory in the program were ninefaculty members namely Mai Abille, Precy Bautista, Mary AnnBanizal, Ma.Theresa Leones, Sally Maximo, Irene Padtoc, EmmaSanchez, Geraldine Sanil, and Jonathan Yogawin. Seven studentswere also at hand to help in the program. They were Ma.JohannaBautista, Joan Carreon, Darien Dong-as, Ma. Chona Mangubat,Florence Martin, Dorlyn Pangramuyen, and Marlon Joseph.

The Objectives of the activity were:1. To provide the faculty and students the needed

exposure in dealing with children housed at the LingapCenter.

2. To distribute used toys, cookies, chocolates, milk, etc.as advance gifts for christmas. Donations came fromfaculty, students, and VLIR.

3. To inculcate to these special children the spirit of love,joy, and hope.

Mrs. Ma. Theresa Leones had to first secure the permissionof Mrs. Portiria M. Bernardez, director of DSWD, CAR and Mrs.Edna Benitez, Head of the Lingap Center in Wangal, since thebeneficiary would be the children housed at the center. Thepermission was approved by Mrs. Pearl Panganiban, vice directorof DSWD on Nov. 15, 2002. The date of the visit was scheduled onNov. 30, 2002. Different committees were set for the outreach: ontransportation: headed by Precy Bautista and Emma Sanchez; ondocumentation: headed by Sally Maximo and Ma. Theresa L.Leones; on budget and finance: Emma Sanchez; on sorting,packaging, and wrapping of gifts: Gerz Sanil, Kate Pena, Mai Abille,Andrew Macalma, Ritchie Rubio, Jane Sison, Corazon Kawi, MiaWarren, Judith Cacho; on parlor games: Jonathan Yogawin, ChonaMangubat and Dorlyn Pangramuyen; on food: Jen Latawan; ondistribution of gifts and donations: All the faculty and students

The outreach started at 9 a.m. and the team was warmlywelcomed by the children and the officer in charge for the day.The first activity started with getting-to-know each other. Severalparlor games were introduced by Jonathan Yogawin and ChonaMangubat. There were prizes given to the winning team. Thechildren were also asked to display their talents. One childvolunteered to sing, and song was like this:

"We are children of this world,We have the right to be here,

To be taken cared of, to be loved."The faculty and students acted as “ surrogate mothers” at

least for a while. At exactly 12:00 noon, the group prepared toleave. They gave what Little they had but reaped much more fromthis heart-felt encounter.

Our special thanks to Jen Latawan who, as usual, preparedthe group’s merienda.

The Exchange Programbetween SLU’s Social WorkDepartment and Ersta SkondalUniversity (also through its SocialWork Department) is nowoperational. The program isbeing financed by the SwedishInternational DevelopmentCooperation Agency (SIDA)under the Exchange Program ofthe Linnaeus-Palme and Ersta Skondal University.

Ms. Marietta T. Molina, department head of the SLU SocialWork Dept., was invited to visit Ersta Skondal University Collegein Stockholm, Sweden for a planning session from May 23 –31, 2002. That planning visit resulted in the firming up of theSocial Work Exchange Program between SLU and the ErstaSkondal University.

The Project aims to establish cooperation and exchangeof knowledge in the area of Social Work with institutions inthe Philippines through a) planning missions, b) teacherexchange, and c) student exchange.

To start the program, Prof. Pablo Dahlin of the ErstaSkondal University visited SLU in December 2002 andhandled classes among the fourth Social Work year studentswho were enrolled in Field Practice. He was also the resourcespeaker during the one-day seminar-workshop for FieldSupervisors that was held at the P603 (Waldo PerfectoBuilding) on January 24, 2003. The Social Work students gavea farewell program to Mr. Dahlin on February 8, 2003.

Continuing the Exchange Program, Ms. Molina is due toleave for Stockholm in order to visit, handle classes, and serveas resource person at the Social Work Department of the ErstaSkondal University. This will be from March 30 – April 30, 2003.

From the Social Work Dept., College of Human Sciences

Social Work Dept implementsExchange Program with a

Swedish University

Marieta T. Molina

Prof. Pablo Dahlin (tallest man at the back) with the 2ndyear Social Work Students during the agency visit atthe Area Vocational Rehabilitation Center in Dagupan.

19First Quarter 2003 INITIATIVES

WINNERS:

Most Innovative / Creative Product

Scent & Sensation - Vibette Carrot Facial WashFood Delights - Bakes All Purpose BananaWine and Spirits - Xien-Cia-Joma Kamias JuiceHome Views - Relo

Best Product Design

Scent & Sensation - MosqlyptusFood Delights - Bakes All Purpose BananaWine & Spirits - Banaue Rice Wine

Zucchero Flavored SyrupHome Views - Tabletop Fountain

Product Name: VIBETTE CARROT FACIAL WASH

Product Description: A naturally organic facial wash made of purecarrot extracts. It cleans the skin leaving it smooth andsoft.

Exhibitors: Alvin Abad, Christina Marie Estabillo, KatherineGarcia, Francis Albert Lim

Product Name: BAKES ALL-PURPOSE BANANA FLOUR

Product Description: This flour is made up of green saba bananathat is dried, and ground. This could be used for cakesand other pastries, especially for banana recipes, toenhance the real taste of banana.

Exhibitors: Lea Bolin, Miriam Cortez, Mary Ann Quinto, MelanieValdez.

Product Name: XIEN-CIA-JOMA KAMIAS JUICE

Product Description: A juice made of pure fresh kamias. This juicecontains vitamin C that keeps our body healthy. Nopreservatives added, it is all natural, and very delicious.This concentrated juice should be added to water in orderto have that delicious taste. Fermented for 1 week, thisjuice helps regulate proper urine excretion and best todrink everyday.

Exhibitors: Alvin Abad, Mary Gellen Guiller, Francis Albert Lim,Brenda Saludar, Hazel Soriano

Product Name: RELO

Product Description: A product shaped like a house suitable forhome decor. It functions as a clock, wall décor, and a keyholder. It is artistically designed from raw materials suchas dried seeds, sinamai cloth, buttons from used clothes,paper products, and other accessories.

Exhibitors: Ma. Caren Bolisay, Crisadel Diego, Marites Durante,Joanne Guansi, Mary Rose Rimas

EISSIF's First Student Entrepreneurs' Expo

Product Name: MOSQLYPTUZ

Product Description: A mosquito repellant made of eucalyptusextracts. The scent is produced by heating the extractusing a candle. The dried leaves of eucalyptus are alsoused.

Exhibitors: Christopher Tayao, Analyn Pantig, Johanna Pulay,Karen Pinquihan, Corazon Macatumpag, JaniceAnnaguey

Product Name: BANAUE RICE WINE

Product Description: A fine product made from yeast which is naturallyfermented. Originated from the mountains of Banaue.

Exhibitors: Mark Bo, Edralene Elarde, Angelita Galapon, DarylileGuliedew, Faithe Lunag.

NEXT PAGEAll Finalist: The Student Entrepreneurs' Products.

Together with the SLU College of Accountancy and Commerceon March 4-8, 2003 at the CCA Lobby


INITIATIVES

Product Name: ZUCCHERO FLAVORED SYRUP

Product Description: “ZUCCHERO” is an Italian term for sugar.These syrups are flavored using all-natural products. Noartificial flavorings are added. Rose petals, pandan leaves,and orange zests give a new twist to ordinary syrup. Theproduct is packaged in decorative, sterilized bottles.These 3-flavored syrups can be used to flavor salads ordrinks or simply as a condiment to pancakes and pastries.

Exhibitors: Delia Bucsit, Romy Cabrera, Kathleen Fabros,Christine Marilla, Rubelyn Ramos.

Product Name: TABLETOP FOUNTAIN

Product Description: Table fountains are used for decorativepurposes, souvenirs, gift items, etc. is specially made togive customers a relaxing feeling as they hear the soundof the flowing water of the tabletop fountain.

Exhibitors: Hervin Bahod, Dynstan Dumalsin, Mark Pihoc,Vanessa Gregorio, Erika Robeves, Stephanie Valdez, LeslieQuijencio, Jasmin Grace Pingil, Kelvin Torres

The other winning innovative student businesspersons.

Expo RationaleThe need to complement academic education with practical applications and

other forms of exposure to the real world is made more imperative by fast-paceddevelopments in both the domestic and international business landscape — ofwhich students must be aware to broaden their perspectives of the entrepreneurialenvironment that they intend to have somebody. The increasing number of newproducts and services being developed or made available in the market are openingnew avenues for employment, investments and entrepreneurial endeavors.

Stories of business motivate students to develop interest in putting up theirown small and medium enterprises (SMEs) after graduation. This should serveas a good alternative direction for graduates especially considering that thenumber of job applicants often exceed the number of available jobs in thePhilippine market. Indeed, entrepreneurial activities are worthwhile and highlyrecommended option to explore. (Preface, Program Sheet of "The First StudentEntrepreneurs' Expo 2003")

Louisian delegates to the AnnualNational Ayala Young Leaders Congress2000 - Anna Marie Joy S. Fernandez

B.S. AccountancyCollege of Accountancy and Commerce

2001 - Christopher EspenillaB.S. Information TechnologyCollege of Information and Computing Sciences

2003 - Mark M. AquinoB.S.C. Business EconomicsCollege of Accountancy and CommerceArthur Leonard B. AdseyB.S. Medical TechnologyCollege of Natural Sciences

What is AYLC?The Ayala Corporation is the project owner and sponsor of

the Ayala Young Leaders Congress (AYLC). AYLC is an annualsummit that brings together 70 or so of the most promising studentleaders from colleges and universities from all over the Philippines.The Congress is part of the Ayala Group’s youth Leadershipprogram dubbed “Shaping Tomorrow’s Leaders”, which waslaunched in December of 1998. The Congress proper, now on its5th year, is a three-day event involving workshops, lectures, outdooractivities, plenary sessions and discussions designed to:

• Build the confidence and develop the leadershipskills of young leaders.

• Nurture their commitment to integrity and principledleadership.

• Foster their nationalism and idealism.• Encourage them to become faithful stewards of their

communities and their country’s future.

CAC professor Roberto Pidal (left, standing) with his finaliststudent entrepreneurs.

Mr. Roberto M. Arguelles, EISSIF Director

21First Quarter 2003 SLU MUSEUM

The Saint Louis University Museum ofArts and Cultures joined in the weeklongcelebration of the 91st FoundationAnniversary Celebration of the University onJanuary 18-27, 2003. The museum participatedin four activities, namely: launching of thecoffee table book “The Igorot Mummies”,extension of the painting exhibit on “Danumay Kataguan” (Water is Life), regular museum

exhibit on “Unity in Cultural Diversity”, andthe traditional ritual Kanyaw at the SaintAloysius grounds and fountain in cooperationwith the CCPG, BIMAKA and KASAMA.

The book, "The Igorot Mummies" wassuccessfully launched on January 18, 2003at the Rev. Fr. Joseph Van Den Daelen Hall,Msgr. W. Brasseur Building, SLU LaboratoryElementary School, Gen. Luna Road, BaguioCity. The first of its kind written about themummies in Benguet, is a revelation of avery rich and significant, yet an extincttradition of body tattooing andmummification, and anything that wasassociated to it. The launching was well-attended by top representatives from theREX Group of Companies, the publisherof the book; representatives from the CityGovernment, the provincial government ofBenguet, the Baguio-Benguet Associationof Librarians, the Philippine InformationAgency, Department of Tourism-CAR, andother non-government organizations.Representatives from educationalinstitutions include administration andfaculty from SLU headed by Rev. Fr. PaulVan Parijs; Dr. Ric Pama from the BaguioColleges Foundation; and faculty and staff

SLU Museum's Activities Enhance Foundation Day CelebrationIsikias T. PicpicanSLU Museum Curator and Archivist

from the University of Baguio, among others.Other visitors include members of theNorthern Luzon Association of Museumsand school administrators of elementaryand high schools from CAR, Regions I andII. An additional highlight to the booklaunching was the mummy photo exhibits,also at the museum.

The “Danum a Kataguan” painting

exhibit was part of the CordilleraEcological Painting Competition that wasorganized by the Cordillera GreenNetwork (CGN), a non-governmentorganization based in Baguio, and held onDec. 1-17, 2002 at the same venue in themuseum. The regular exhibit at themuseum revolves around the theme “Unity

in Cultural Diversity”. It depicts thediversity of indigenous materials andcultures of the Cordillera.

The traditional ritual or kanyaw whichwas held at the Saint Aloysius grounds andfountain on January 25, 2003 highlighted thepresentation and performance ofthanksgiving and festivity rituals thatrequired the butchering of chickens and pigsand the chanting of religious prayers. It alsofeatured the presentation of variousCordillera dances, like the Benguet tayaw orfestival dances, the Bendian (or Ibaloi VictoryDance), the Balangbang (Mountain Provincefestival/war dance), the Bontoc Boogie(courtship dance), the Ifugao Wedding andfestival dances, the Kalinga courtship andfestival dances, and the Abra sakuting (stick)dance, among others. The most significanthighlight of the activity was the free lunchwhere indigenously prepared food wasserved to those who were interested topartake of it. This activity, now on its thirdyear, was a joint cooperative effort of the SLUCordillera Cultural Performing Group(CCPG), the Benguet, Ifugao, MountainProvince, Apayao, Kalinga and Abra(BIMAKA), (a uniwide studentorganization), and the SLU-KASAMA.

The museum hopes to come up withmore activities and programs for thecoming schoolyear. It is currently workingon its catalogue of artifacts and brochures.Pending the transfer of some offices fromthe Library building to the Burgos Center,the SLU Museum will soon be transferringback to Msgr. Charles Vath Library Buildingfrom its present location at the Msgr.William Brasseur Building, SLU LaboratoryElementary School.

Signing the book "The Igorot Mummies". At center is the author flanked by Ms. SoniaSantiago of REX (at his right side)and by Mrs. Leonora San Agustin, director of the BaguioMt. Provinces Museum.

The mummy photo exhibit at the SLU Museum.


CHILDREN'S WORLD

The music and dance routines for the competition wereconceived through the creative minds of Ms. Idio, Mrs. Franco,and band maestro, Mr. Mark Balangue. Meanwhile, the tedioustask of making the flowers, headdresses and other props wasaccomplished with the combined efforts and resourcefulness ofthe entire LES family – faculty, staff, parents, student assistants andEducation practicumers.

Praise and credit are due to the band members, majorettes,flag bearers and dancers who endured the grueling eliminationwith twenty-five other competitors and the more competitive elevenother finalists during the final round. Aside from these, the LESperformers remained patient with their practices, which in theend resulted to both a first rate performance and thechampionship trophy. Congratulations to all of you!

CERTIFIED EYE CATCHERS! LES majorette – Marinelle Datu(top) and one of the six giant flowers, Jonah Murillo (right),were crowd favorites, not to mention being apples of theeyes of the local & national photographers.

And they did it again. After topping the elimination lastFebruary 1, 2003, the SLU-LES Drum & Lyre Corps and the StreetDancers finished first place during the Panagbenga Drum & Lyre– Street Dancing Competition – Elementary Division last February22, 2003. The formal announcement of winners was made during

First Rate performance yields anotherchampionship trophy for LES

Triceayn Marie N. de GuzmanSLU-Laboratory Elementary School

LES RHYTHMIC SHOWMANSHIP: AN OVERLOAD OF THE SENSES! The sights and movements displayed by the FlagBearers and the Street Dancers captivated the audience with the smiles, surprises, and cadence of the young Louisians.

the Panagbenga closing ceremony last March 2, 2003 at the BaguioAthletic Bowl. LES Principal, Ms. Aida S. Idio and the dancechoreographer, Mrs. Ana Liza Franco, received the much deservedchampionship trophy from Mayor Bernardo Vergara &Congressman Mauricio Domogan.

Photos by: Ms. Aida S. Idio


SYNCHRONIZED PERCUSSIONISTS! The SLU-LES Drum & Lyre Corps members exhibit their musical prowess, whichbrought them the first place award during the recently concluded Panagbenga Festivities.

CHILDREN'S WORLD

In celebration of the university days of Saint LouisUniversity, Mrs. Normita Cruz of the Psychology facultyconceptualized a fun fair for kids. On January 25, 2003, thePsychology Department of the College of Human Sciencesopened the World of Wonder (WOW) at rooms P510 and P511at the Perfecto building.

A cutting of ribbon, led by Dean Teresita Azarcon and theDepartment Head for Psychology, Mrs. Theresa Leones, was heldduring the opening ceremonies at eight in the morning. Thiswas graced by Fr. Evarist Verlinden. The opening remarks wasthen delivered by Fr. Geraldo Costa marking the start of a newday of fun, laughter, and excitement for kids of all ages and evenfor the kids at heart. Indeed, there was a lot in store for them.

There was a corner for arts where several kids broughtout their creative juices and their artistic talents. Here, thechildren wrote, drew, painted, and did whatever they wantedwith the variety of art materials prepared. A balloon corner wasalso set-up adjacent to a magic booth where the visitors, childrenand adults, gathered to see the enchantment brought about bythe great magician.

There were toys everywhere and these were opportunitiesfor kids to play with whatever toy they desired. They played withthe toys in the jungle, sand, water, dollhouse, everything soft,and every toy in the booths. Each of these booths were filledwith toys making it really fun finding out what attracted thekids the most and where these kids found their first attachment.Three bobo dolls were also placed in different areas in theroom. These were usually punched and kicked by children,

who, possibly, just wanted to bring out the aggression withinthem. This is a good outlet of aggression rather than it beingprojected towards somebody else.

A booth for storytelling was also set up, especially forthose who love to read or simply to look at the colorful andingenious books of many renowned authors. Also, who wouldforget to put up a food booth? Here, a variety of scrumptiousdishes and finger foods were found for hungry kids and theirguardians or parents.

Aside from these, there was also a time allotted for acooking show, “Cooking Without Fire,” at the food booth and atime for storytelling at the cozy book section. Parlor games werealso played to encourage interaction among the kids. Thesewere facilitated by the masters of ceremonies for that day, Ms.Dorlyn Pangramuyen, Psyche Society president, and Ms.Florence Martin, Psyche Society public relations officer.

The activity lasted for the whole day with only one hourlunch break allotted for fixing the area for the afternoonactivities. Yes, it was a mess but it was worth the children’shappiness, fun, and excitement.

More or less a hundred kids visited the fun fair. Theytagged along with them their parents or guardians who alsolooked satisfied as their children had a one-of-a-kind, fun-filledexperience. Many faculty members, guidance counselors, andpsychology students also came and, even for a while, felthappiness and success as they saw different kids enjoying thedifferent toys. It was a day of fun and joy, a World of Wonderindeed. — Pyschology Dept.

Children's playtime in theWorld of Wonder – W.O.W.


SLU-LHS AchievementsType of Competition1. Regional Baguio – Benguet Interschool 2nd AMA IT

OlympiadVenue : AMA College BaguioDate : February 13, 2003

Participants :(Regional Finalist)Raymund Jun Caluza 4 Sc AJeanne Carlo Santos 4 Sc BJullan Gomez 4 B

AwardsRegional Level Division Level

First Runner Up ChampionTrophy CertificatesSilver Medal per ParticipantsP1,000.00 cash prizeCertificatesAMA T-shirt

* The champion represented AMA Baguio in Manila/Iloilo for the "All AMA Colleges of the Philippines"sometime in March 2003.

2. Panagbenga High School Band Competition1st Runner Up with cash prize and trophy

They are shining stars, no less than models and examples forthe other Louisians. They were chosen on the basis of theiracademic records and excellent performance of leadership, amongother benchmarks of excellence as students. On March 18, 2003at the Hotel Supreme in Baguio City, they were honored and weregiven their prestigious awards. We hope to see them competingsuccessfully at the national level.

Daryl C. Abiog, earlier this quarter, together with two otherLouisians, won the BPI Science Awards 2003 with his researchpaper entitled “Graphs Embeddable in the K-cube”. He has donea number of other scientific researches. With summa cum laudehonors, Daryl is graduating this April with a BS in Mathematics.He has been a consistent dean’s lister and academic scholar at theCollege of Information and Computing Sciences. He has won othermedals and awards for his excellence in various competitions suchas the national Philippine Statistics Quiz.

Junie N. Bautista is graduating this year with a BS in SecondaryEducation. In January of 2001, she won the Best Director Award,Puppet Show Category, during that year’s university days’ DramaFestival. She joined in March, 2002 the 4th Intercollegiate DebatingCompetition, also known as the Gonzaga Debate Cut, and wasawarded as the Tournament’s Best Speaker. On the sametournament, her debating team, the College of Education DebatingTeam B, was proclaimed the champion. Junie has been a consistentdeans’ lister.

NEWSMAKERS

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the President, spent two and a half days of their busy lives togetherat Puerto de San Juan (San Juan, La Union) from March 8-10,2003. The group included the three Vice Presidents; topofficials of the Accounting, Registrar, and Student Affairs Office;Deans of Colleges; Principals of the Laboratory Schools; andDirectors of Administrative Offices. Their purpose for comingtogether away from their hectic jobs? Improving on their bondingtogether as a management team. Thus, the whole event was calledManagement Team-Building Seminar.

VP for Academics, Engr. Joey Pangilinan, headed the groupthat facilitated the seminar-workshop. The facilitating groupincluded Mrs. Fely Ellamil (Personnel Officer), Mr. RobertArquelles (EISSIF Director), Ms. Gerz Sanil (Guidance Center’sActing Director), and Mrs. Rebecca Nulud (CCA Coordinator)who was part of the group in the planning process.

The facilitators, well prepared as they were, succeeded inmotivating the participants to undergo group exercises thatyielded valuable lessons and concepts in team-building such asplanning together, implementing a plan as a team, working fora win-win resolution, and trust-building. The seminar was notall indoor-workshop. They also had the outdoor games at thesandy part of the beach resort. These games, most appreciatedby all participants, furthered the bonding process of the team.

Maria Concepcion C. Castro graduated valedictorian at theBalatoc Mines Elementary School and again a valedictorian at theSaint Louis High School in Balatoc. In 1996, she finished, magnacum laude, her BS in Political Science in our university. Still withus, right after her graduation, she proceeded to take up graduatestudies and got her M.A. in Public Management in 1999 with agrade of 94.45% (magna cum laude). While taking up law subjectssince 1999 to the present, Ms. Castro has been a consistent dean’slister. She is graduating this year with a Bachelor of Laws degree.She has a long list of academic honors and awards that recognizedher talents and skills in leading, coaching, organizing, and otherforms of involvement. She has been into various national andinternational events representing the youth sector and has attendedvarious seminars, workshops, and conferences outside SLU.

Cherly Galunza has been a consistent dean’s lister since shetook up and until now that she is graduating with a BS inAccountancy. She was awarded the Best Speaker Award in the 2001-2002 Gonzaga Debate Cup. She has been an active participant andorganizer of various events involving outreach programs,sportsfests, and seminars. She is a member and officer of variousuniversity-based organizations and regional aggrupations relatedto her pursued career such as the Regional Federation of theJunior Philippine Institute of Accountants.

Leslie E. Vicente is the current Internal Associate Editor ofSLU’s Official Student Publication, the White and Blue. Leslie isa consistent dean’s lister and academic scholar. She is graduatingthis year with a BS in Accountancy. In April 2001, she was awardedby the College Editors Guild of the Philippines the Gawad ErnestoRodriguez Jr for Best Broadsheet. She was a nominee during theSearch for the Most Outstanding Accounting Students in thePhilippines conducted by the Association of Certified PublicAccountants in Commerce and Industry. She has successfullyorganized various activities, both inside and outside the universitysuch as the JPIA Week and other related seminars.

– SLU-LHS Principal's Office

25First Quarter 2003 IMAGES

The 36th Annual Convention of the Association of PhilippineMedical Colleges hosted by the College of Medicine

on Jan. 23 - 25, 2003 at the CCA Theater.

Invocation –SLU-CoMVoices andEchoes

WelcomeAddress –Engr. JoseMariaPangilinan

KeynoteAddress –Rev. Fr.Paul VanParijs

Message –CongressmanMauricioDomogan

Introductionof theKeynoteSpeaker(BaguioNight) – Dr.ElizabethDacanay

Message –SenatorRaul Roco

Opening ofExhibits

Overviewof theConvention– Dr.FernandoSanchez,Jr.

Awarding oftoken ofAppreciationto Fr. President– APMCPresident Dr.LourdesManaloassisted byExecutiveDirector, APMCDr. FernandoSanchez, Jr.

Photos by: Mr. Ruben P. Sia


INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

The interview was taken with yet another interesting foreignstudent of SLU, Guangyan Li. He is from the mainland China. Heis at present a second year Philosophy student preparing himselffor priesthood. Thomas (as Mr. Li is fondly called by friends) is ashy person, which I often find not unusual of the Chinese peopleat least the ones I know here at SLU. However, he is generousenough to share few moments of his busy school life for this articleof the Chronicle.

• Ni Hao? (How are you?)I’m doing fine now within the Philippine environment. Livinghere for about two years now, I got used to it already.

• I think so. It won’t take much effort for a Chinese to adapt herecompared to others since our cultures have a lot of similarities.Yes, since we are both Asian countries. The cultures betweenus are similar. But still, there are differences in religion,education system, and transportation, etc.

• Is marriage arrangement still practiced in your place?In my place, that custom stopped already. The youngthemselves are the ones who choose their lovers.

• Chinese have many festivals depending on season. Would youstate at least three (3) festivals that are celebrated most andwhy is it so?The most important is the Chinese New Year, also called theSpring Festival. It is our own New Year. Second, could be theMoon Festival; it celebrates the harvest, and also symbolizesthe unity of a family (the Full Moon). Next is the festival whichcelebrates the unity of a family, “Chong Yang Jie”.

• Traditionally, how does Spring Festival go? Are there any specialrituals or customs for the event?As it is known that it is our most important festival, people startpreparing it early, around 10 days before it. Like cleaning thehouse, buy decorations and food, and people buy or makenew clothes. On New Year’s eve, people make dumpling. Forour dinner, we have special food, which is called “Nian Gao”.After dinner, families and friends sit together for drinking. Atthe same time, watch the special TV program till New Yearcomes. People lit firecrackers. At early morning, people goaround and greet both the living and the passed ancestors; itis the special ritual. The celebration continues for 15 days.

• Brief statements, How did the celebration started? Anyhistorical event that happened?It started long, long time ago. Too old actually to be traced.There is a legend about the beginning of the celebration:once upon a time, there was a big beast called “Nian”, meansyear. It killed many people. It comes to earth every midnightof December 30, the first day according to the Chinesecalendar, and leaves the following day. The beast “Nian” is afraidof light, smoke, and sound. So people fire the firecrackers todrive the beast away. When they come to the next day peacefully,they passed the year, and they celebrate it. That’s why we haveanother expressions for this festival – “Guo Nian”.Guo means, “passed”; Nian is the beast, means “year”.

• What religion is dominant inChina?Buddhism is the most popular inChina. People pray to Buddhaand Pusa for their fortunes andhappiness.

• Do you know anything about “fengshui”? Chinese is quite known forit especially when New Yearcomes. “Feng Shui” is the beliefof Taoism. They believe that itaffects their fortune, future.

• Is it true that the moon, the stars, and the planets have somethingto do with one’s life in the future?Just for the ones who believe in it. For me, no!

• Twelve animals are used to symbolize each year and are said tocharacterize a person depending on what year he/she was born.Yes, it is our tradition. Everyone sets an animal of the twelve,which symbolizes the year and the person’s character. But it isjust a tradition, not so influential.

• Not so influential, although, I see it the other way around as faras Filipinos are concern. As far as you remember your ownhistory, when and where did these animals, feng shui, and thezodiac signs start?Long, long time ago. Since there was history, there appearedthese beliefs.

• Among your three (3) most used verbal expressions- Mandarin,Cantonese, and Fukiai, which is the national language? Andhow would one determine which is which?Cantonese, Fukien, Mandarin as well as the other dialects arethe same in writing; the differences is the pronunciation. Everyplace in China has its own way of pronunciation. Peopledistinguish each of them by their pronunciation. But you know,Mandarin, is our national language.

• You’re taking up Philosophy; a course, I believe, that questionsone’s belief, life, etc.I like Philosophy. It is wisdom. I’ve got a lot from it. It providesme a wider way to look at things, especially life; the meaning oflife as well as human beings.

Chinese festivals and othercultural beliefs and practices

Popular Chinese Expressions

Cantonese Mandarin

How are you? Nei hou ma? Ni hao?Good-bye Zoi gin ZaijianThank you Do ze Xie xieDon’t mention it. M’ sai hagkei Bu yong xieLong time no see. Hou loi mou gin Hao jiu mei jian.Have you eaten? Seg zo fan mei? Ni chi fan le ma?Let’s get together again. Deg han loi co. Yi gi zou ba.Congratulation Gung hei Gong xiHave a prosperous New Year Gung hei fad coi Gong xi fa cai.It’s okay. Mei guanxi.Excuse me. Dui bu gi.

Elizabeth DazCollege of Human Sciences

Guangyan Li

27First Quarter 2003 BOARD PASSERS

Engr Yuriko Lynn Mendoza AbalosEngr Patricio Medina AbatenEngr Amorsolo Gaburno AmilaoEngr Edmund Decena BautistaEngr Benjo Aclan BelandresEngr Rafael Picpican BilogEngr Purita Sumerbang BonnagEngr Richard Lupik BulsaoEngr Leohmar Pasion BumanglagEngr Ferdinand Balais BusogEngr Anery Dontogan CandiaoEngr Sheryl Fontanilla CasayuranEngr Robert Daligdig CastroEngr Darwin Go ChanEngr Domingo Paulo Mojares ChavezEngr Gleeford Saldaen ChumawarEngr Glenn Mitchell Calderon CosueEngr Omar Salalila DizonEngr Mark Dennis Santos DomingoEngr Julius Loncio DongpoenEngr Llyod Soriano Eilinger JrEngr Jenny Ann Mangalili FerrerEngr Vernon Longao Flores JrEngr Christopher James Jumagdao FozEngr Ryen Bulintao GanoEngr Bernadette Castro GarciaEngr Edison Caliwan IsidroEngr Junenalyn Martinez Labuguen

Aimee A. TaponIra Vohnne I. Viernes

Emily C. Villanueva

SLU PASSING:3/3 = 100%

National Passing:584/943 = 61.93%

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C VI CIVIL I C V CIVIL GINE NGENGINEERINGGI NNE GENGINEERINGEXAMINATION DATE: November 23 to 24, 2002

Engr Bernard Vincent Dulag LangbayanEngr Benson Wagsayan Lim-ewEngr Bernardo Paler Lozano JrEngr Moris Tabayag MadchiwEngr Richard Corpuz MalalaEngr Daniel Arellano Manalo JrEngr Daisy Ann Carpio ManuelEngr Ivy Claire Padonga MocyatEngr Gilbert Gallestes NabaysaEngr Mark Ryan Gonzales NavarroEngr Amor Ramon NisperosEngr Raymond Sarmiento OngEngr Chona Ramos PolicarpioEngr Melecio Lagadan Raymundo JrEngr Zarix Ochoa RilleraEngr Neil Nakpil RonquilloEngr Geraldine Gangano SalangaEngr Divina Santa Estacio SanaEngr Bryan Timacdog SaquingEngr Julius Laureta SisonEngr Raynaldo Domalanta SorianoEngr Leonides Arceo TatuEngr Stephanie Boac TercenoEngr Christian Harold Espregante UdangaEngr Constante Calubaquib Vea JrEngr Maria Cristina Francisco VictoriaEngr Aldrin Kitoyan Agayo Wallang

SLU Passing: 55/77 = 71.42%; 51/65 = 78.46% (2002 Graduates)National Passing: 1961/5583 = 35.12%

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EXAMINATION DATE:December 7 & 8, 2002

Adan, Melody M.Arceta, Narry G.

Austria, Severina Helena M.Billiones, May-Anne A.

Boac, Lani L.Cacas, Maria Verona P.

Casimiro, Cheryl B.Daguio, Sherly B.

Fernandez, Kathrina L.Lopez, Karen Teresa P.

Lozano, Mary Jay B.Lucando, Jenny S.

Magno, Cherre May Y.Malixi, Chriss Alice M.

Manganaan, Sharon D.Mapili, Herneil S.

Marrero, Hazel Y.Peters, Gina Fay A.

Retrato, Joey L.Rosal, Karen H.

Ticong, Justina S.Torres, Farrah T.

Verroya, Vincent V.Yawan, Richard P.

SLU PASSING:24/25 = 96%

NATIONAL PASSING:1, 936/4, 522 = 42.81%

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EXAMINATION DATE: January 17-19, 2003

Amameda, Rendi M.Ang, Lester G.Aquitania, Elias D.Baloyo, Rainier J.Basilen, Eden A.

Bawayan, Willison Marc C.Buenavista, Ryan C.Callueng, Ma Eleanor A.Carreon, May Rose C.David, Jordan C.

Dayrit, Noel M. Galban, Joel C. Laroco, Julius Caesar F. Palad, Desiderio Jr. B. Pangaliman, Ariz B. Sagayo, Jimmy Jr. B.

GALBAN, JOEL C. — 13th placeAng, Lester G. — 13th place

SLU Passing: 16/29 = 55%National Passing: 396 / 916 =43%

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HN W P YNEW PHYS C A SSICIANS

Agustin, Pearl Joy M.Alcantara, Alexander R.Ambas, Pacifico Ariel M.Ang, Gina O.Atillo, Catherine M.Avecilla, Cybelle Luz R.Babasoro, Melchor R.Balanhi, Chriselda B.Bangaoet, Damaso III C.Bueno, Renche S.Bufi, Arlyn A.Cadiente, Amanda Jene Q.

Examination Date: February 10-11 & 17-18, 2003.ORESTES E. SOLIS – 10th placer

Cantor, Maureen Ada P.Cinio, Abraham G.Corpuz, Christopher O.De Castro, Elaine M.De Castro, Mary Rose P.De Guzman, Margie F.De Guzman, Michelle E.Del Rosario, Dennis S.Delizo, Rhea T.Estrella, Rizaldy N.Feliciano, Nester P.Gabriel, Arlene G.

Gadia, Ma Karen B.Galsim, Sarah R.Gonzalo, Dominetta S.Hanwell, Verna-Grace P.Hizon, Maureen M.Laconsay, Arlene P.Licudine, Ellen Charmaine M.Manaligod, Jeffrey James P.Manalo, Randy G.Manaois, Rowell V.Patao, Pedro I R.

Pedrasa, Joseph VonnLaurence P.

Peleo, Claudine Marie C.Robles, Judaline S.Sarmiento, Moida Via S.Sia, Katherine D.Simbahan, Nereo F.Solis, Orestes E.Trinidad, Michael T.Valdez, Marx B.Valdez, Winnie N.Vanadero, Anthony M.

SLU PASSING:46/54 = 85.19%

NATIONAL PASSING:807/1,415 = 57.03%


END NOTES

(Editor’s ‘s Note: By the time our readers get hold of thispiece, the ‘Iraq Crisis’ may have taken a completely newtwist and turn; hopefully towards a diplomatic and peacefulresolution. We are sharing here the write-up of Mr. WaldenBello, who was part of the Asian Peace Mission that visitedIraq days before the “Ultimatum Speech” of US PresidentGeorge W. Bush on March 17th, because the setting of hisarticle is that of an academic community in Baghdad withwhich, presumably, academicians and university-basedcitizens can readily identify.)

IT WAS COOL AND SUNNY when we set outearly this morning to meet with students at BaghdadUniversity. As it has been over the last few days that wehave been here, the city appeared to be going about itsbusiness in the usual fashion. Some sandbags have beenplaced on some streetcorners and in front of somegovernment buildings, but this city is not physically onwar footing.

At the College of English, it is most definitelyspringtime. Coeds are chattering cheerily and they smileas we pass. “We are intent on finishing the syllabus, waror no war,” says Professor Abdul Jaafar Jawad. He tellsus that during the Gulf War of 1991, he was discussinga doctoral dissertation with a student while Americanand British warplanes were bombing Baghdad. Jawad’sdetermination to carry on despite the the approach ofwar is shared by the students at his department.Students at a class on Shakespeare are discussingRomeo and Juliet when we interrupt them. No, theysay, they don’t mind answering some questions fromthe Asian Peace Mission.

They are carrying on with Shakespeare, but theiranswers show that morally they are on war footing.

What do they think of George Bush? “He is likeTybalt, clumsy and ill-intentioned,” says a youngwoman in near perfect English.

What do they think about Bush’s promise to liberatethem? Another coed answers, “We’ve been invaded bymany armies for thousands of years, and those whowanted to conquer us always said they wanted toliberate us.”

What if war comes, how would they feel? Anothersays, “We may not be physically strong, but we havefaith, and that is what will beat the Americans.”

A young professor tells me, “I love teaching, but Iwill fight if the Americans come.”

These are not programmed people. SaddamHussein’s portrait may be everywhere, but there are notprogrammed answers. In fact, we have hardlyencountered any programmed responses from anybodyhere in the last few days.

Youth and spring are a heady brew on this campus,and it is sadness that we all feel as we speed away, forsome of those lives will be lost in the coming war.

As one passes over one of the bridges spanning theTigris River, one remembers the question posed by Dr.Jawad: “Why would today’s most powerful industrialcountry wish to destroy a land that gave birth to theworld’s most ancient civilization?” It is a question thatno one in our delegation can really answer. Control ofthe world’s second biggest oil reserves is a convenientanswer, but it is incomplete. Strategic reasons areimportant but also incomplete. A fundamentalism thatgrips the Bush clique is operative, too, but there issomething more, and that is power that is in love withitself and seeking to express that deadly self-love.

An American journalist I meet at the press centersays the people are carrying on as usual because theyare in deep denial of the power that will soon beinflicted on them. I wish he had been with us when wevisited the campus earlier in the day, to see thetoughness beneath the surface of those young men andwomen of Baghdad University. Like most of the Iraqiswe have met over the last few days, they are preparedfor the worst, but they are determined not to make theworst ruin their daily lives.

Tomorrow afternoon, March 17, the date of theAmerican ultimatum for Iraq to disarm or face war,we in the Asian Peace Mission will be traveling byland on two vans flying the Philippine flag to theborder with Syria. Dita Sari, the labor leader fromIndonesia, was offered a ride to the border thisevening by the Indonesian ambassador, who was veryconcerned about her safety. She refused, saying shewould leave only when the mission left. We areleaving late and cutting it close because all of us—Dita, Philippine legislators Etta Rosales and HusinAmin, Pakistani MP Zulfikar Gondal, Focus on theGlobal South associate Herbert Docena, our reporterand cameraman Jim Libiran and Ariel Fulgado, andmyself—feel the same compusion: we want to be withthe Iraqi people as long as possible.

S r ng m i ap i ti e n B gh aSpringtime in Bagh aSpringtime in BaghdadSpringtime in BaghdadBaghdad, March 16, 2003

By: Walden Bello(lifted from the email network of the Philippine Greens)

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