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hands purple
of a
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THE

Drama arises on the

Dramafest’s venue speakers for technical.”
Juniors Tweets like these flooded
ABE twitter for three straight
push through days, but this never stopped
with PUP Theatre the juniors to keep on fighting
for their desired venue.
BY KIAN PHALZ MALAQUE On March 26, 2018, Joey Clu-
THE SANCTUARY tario returned the venue back
ABE Juniors’ hearts were put to to the PUP Theatre, but with
the test when the much await- few repercussions. First, the
ed Shakespearean Dramafest’s processing of papers will be
RACHEL MAMARIL

venue lie at stake, three weeks done by sections individually.

before the expected showdown Second, since the venue and
of their performances. the energy fee isn’t going to be
On March 22, 2018, Thurs- waived, each section shall pay
day, Prof. Joey Clutario, head the appropriate amount equiv-
organizer of the Dramafest, Inside shot of PUP Theater, the venue for Dramafest 2018 alent to the time and energy
held an emergency meeting they will consume.
which was attended by the co- PUP Internal Audit.” (@_kthlnsny) felt angry. She Indeed, this will be a chal-
ordinators of each section. On Immediately, this garnered tweeted, “why are we the ones lenge to the juniors with re-
the said meeting, Sir Clutario mixed reactions from every- suffering because of others’ gards to their funds. But the
announced that the original one in the room. Other juniors, mistakes and shortcomings???” whole ABE Juniors community
venue, which was the PUP The- shortly after the meeting, ex- While some juniors were is willing to take any risks for
atre at COC, would be changed pressed their frustrations on feeling downcast, some, on the passion and the love for
to College of Arts and Letters social media, particularly on the other hand, felt the need to performing, regardless of per-
Audio-Visual Room (CAL AVR) Twitter. cheer them up by making fun centage chances whether the
due to reasons he would not “Itutulog ko nalang disap- of the situation. Audrey, ABE new plan will push through.
like to “push through with pointment ko,” Rachel Mamaril, 3-3 (@againstallaudds) was “Akuin na natin ‘to,” Joey
the details” other than it was ABE 3-2 (@imnotmessednot) one of them who even joked a Clutario ended the meeting
“caused by the previous batch tweeted. While Rachel felt dis- possible situation for the tech- with much conviction that sent
and their transactions with appointed, Kathleen, ABE 3-1 nicals team saying, “bluetooth glints of hope to the students.
 2  NEWS THE SANCTUARY MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2018

ABE 3-2 goes creative: The

launch of masterpieces
ARBYL LAYNE SANTIAGO, CIELITA SILADAN, ADRIAN LLANETA, ROGER ROBENOL

LEFT: The cover of “Across the Universe of the Past”, the first ever an-
thology of sonnets by the Department of English Foreign Language,
and Linguistics (DEFLL) Writer’s Circle. TOP: ABE 3-2 students pose
with Prof. Rolando Quiñonez.

BY JURAMEI P. LEE Garcia, Kian Malaque, Fran- zz The Solstice’s Embrace (Na- Foreign Language, and Linguis-
THE SANCTUARY cesca Marquina, Gemma San thaniel Patindol, Ariane Mae tics (DEFLL) Writer’s Circle
The class of ABE 3-2 finally Buenaventura, Cielita Siladan, Nuylan, Ella Marie Abelido, was released. The collection
submitted the fruit of their Joan Quiel) Armando Gio Adriano, Shirley includes the poems passed by
labors on the 29th of August zz Caledonia (Charlene Mana- Undecimo) Sir Quiñones’ creative writing
2017 to their creative writing lo, Ralyn Rodriguez, Deanne zz A Custodian’s Peregrina- class.
class adviser, Professor Rolando Trinidad, Joshua Bustos) tion (Adrian Llaneta, Micko “This book celebrates every
Quiñones. zz Lumiere Douce (Ronald Saberon, Rochelle Rebucas, young creative writers’ vision of
Every single student un- Bullon, Jasper Hintay, Warren Kathe Ley Valvuena, Cky Nilo, the tradition of writing sonnets
leashed the inner writer in Ferrer, Josephine Madrona, Al- and Joanna Carrascal) enriched by their childhood ex-
them and was able to publish exandra Cabrera, Jessa Aquino) zz Orbit’s reluctance (Franz periences,” said the chairperson
their own hard-bound covered zz Billet Doux (Juramei Lee, Cordero, Marielle Pineda, Keith of the Department of English,
books. All the novels were Marichelle Cabaltera, Charisse Parangan, Franchesca Roldan, Foreign Languages and Linguis-
adapted from a specific song Bustamante, Mildred Thea Earl Sales, Maya Santos) tics, Associate Professor Carlos
chosen by Sir Quiñones. The Toraldo, Rain Palencia, Hazel Sir Quiñones was delighted A. Garcia.
titles include: Marciano) with the students’ works and The subject Creative Writing
zz Lullaby (Rachel Mamaril, zz Long Road Down to the Sea praised their efforts for his final served as a gateway for the stu-
Ashley Tinaya, Raven Ikiru (Kristine Magtibay, Jezca Isabel requirement. He even willingly dents to showcase their talents
Del Prado, Arlene Manlapaz, Felarca, Daniella Paulino, Jing- took a photo opportunity with and enthusiasm for writing. As
Andrea Aquino, Jazmin Santos) co Israel, Dennis James Bobis, each group, along with the nov- the Dean of College of Arts and
zz Skies never so blue (Lyka Maria Katrina Mentes) el they have written. Letters, Evangelina S. Seril stat-
Mingi, Hanna May Bolocon, zz Gone Mad (Roj Robeniol, Moreover, in 2018, “Across ed: Every line and every word
Dysha Chelsey Solares, Kim Eliseo Dela Cruz III, Quenny the Universe of the Past”, the that you have written in this
Cabrera, Cess Lorenzo, Orate) Bertis, Arbyl Layne Santiago, first ever anthology of sonnets anthology will surely touch
zz Winter’s Light (Alexandra Grace Manlangatan) by the Department of English lives and hearts.
MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2018 THE SANCTUARY NEWS  3

Spectacular...
The actors and
actresses were
perfect for
their role.
Carmencita Caridad
Professor

Ms. Caridad giving her comments on ABE 3-2’s adaptation on Hamlet. PHOTO BY ARA SANTIAGO

ABE 3-2 impresses Ma’am Menchie

Section gets 1.0
Although
for their adaptation
there were
of “Hamlet”
some mistakes
made on the
BY MARIA KATRINA MENTES
THE SANCTUARY
performance
ABE 3-2’s adaptation of Hamlet itself, the actors
dazzled the professor of Depart-
ment of English, Foreign Lan-
did a good job
guages, and Linguistics, Miss Rachel Mamaril
Carmencita “Menchie” Caridad Director
who is known for being a me-
Ma’am Menchie smiles with the class after the successful perfor-
ticulous professor. mance. PHOTO BY ARA SANTIAGO
“Spectacular,” Ma’am Menchie
stated after watching the play. Franchesca Roldan as Getrude, fessor astounded. play turned out to be warms my
She said that the actors and Hamlet’s mother; Franz Cordero “I’ve seen my classmates’ heart. We were able to impress
actresses were perfect for their as King Claudius while Nathan- improvement with their act- our professor, Ma’am Caridad,
roles. iel Patindol acted as the ghost ing and I’m very satisfied with and that was the ultimate goal,”
As a result, ABE 3-2 got a of Hamlet’s late father. the outcome of our theatrical said the director in an interview.
grade of 1.0 for the final re- With the direction of Rachel production, Hamlet. Although The class performed at the
quirement for their course An- Mamaril and with the efforts there were some mistakes made Charlie Del Rosario Building on
glo-American Literature. and hardships of the students on the performance itself, the October 24, 2017. It was attend-
Kian Malaque played the role of ABE 3-2, the play became suc- actors did a good job in impro- ed by ABE 3-2’s Foreign Lan-
of the protagonist, Hamlet; Ju- cessful. The actors, in their as- vising. I’ve seen each and every guage professor, Ms. Joi Anne
ramei Lee as Ophelia, the lover tonishing costumes, dominated one of them work hard for the Lagrama with the third year stu-
of Hamlet; Armando Adriano as the play with their great acting production and knowing that dents from different sections of
Hamlet’s close friend, Horatio; skills which made the said pro- they’re also ecstatic of how the the same degree program.
4  NEWS THE SANCTUARY MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2018

FOLA Fest explores different cultures

BY ELISEO DE LA CRUZ III
AND ALEXANDRA G. GARCIA
THE SANCTUARY
The first ever Foreign Language
Festival (FOLA Fest) was on
October 12, 2017 and ended
on October 13, 2017.
The main purpose of the
event was to encourage oth-
er college students to get a
glimpse of the prosperous cul-
ture of various countries and
for the Senior High School stu-
dents to apply in the Bachelor
of Arts in English program.
The opening of the festival
was held at the Polytechnic
University of the Philippines,
Bulwagang Balagtas on October
10, 2017.
The Lupang Hinirang was
sang and sync unto magnif-
icent Spanish language and
moved to the opening remarks and languages.
by the Department of English On the second and third day
Foreign Language and Linguis- of the event, the freshmen,
tics Chairperson, Carlos Garcia. sophomores, and juniors En-
Vietnamese Kha Van Ngo glish majors prepared different
then presented his country by booths where they can get their
showing their solely beautiful picture taken with a thematic
culture, life style, and tourist background or where they can
PHOTOS BY CKY LHARIZ NILO
attractions. He also mentioned get their names translated and
their history from the Chinese written in Japanese, and games
colonization to the French, and like shooting range and King
the American war. Afterwards, yosukui to embody different
Ms. Belen De Asis introduced countries like Italy, Korea, Ja-
Dr. Zenaida V. Cruz as the pan, China, Spain, and France.
second speaker who is a suc- The closing ceremony on Cla-
cessful woman in her field and ro M. Recto Hall ended with
has gone to over 50 countries various cultural presentations
to discover different cultures The whole class celebrating Japan’s summer festival. from the participants of the

Pure Love Symposium educates ABE 3-2

BY ALEXANDRA G. GARCIA Audio-Visual Room which was ence. It started with an intro- trafficking afterwards.
THE SANCTUARY attended by the whole class to- duction of what WAIT UK is by Ms. Naomi Soto, part of the
gether with the other Bachelor Chairman of Trustee WAIT UK Trustee WAIT UK, then gave
The Washington Aids In- of Arts in English students. Mr. Marshall De Souza. a lecture about the reasons
ternational Team (WAIT), The seminar enlightened the He explained that their people need to be abstinent.
World Collegiate Association attendees about the Human organization is a youth led It was followed by a discus-
For the Research of Principles Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) performing arts charity that sion about the Biology of HIV
(WCARP), and Research and and other Sexually Transmitted seeks to stop the spreading of and AIDs by WAIT youth offi-
Extension Center of the De- Diseases (STDs), and how to HIV and STDs among young cers Karen Fagcang and Philip
partment of English, Foreign prevent it by practicing absti- people, and to develop their Deocares.
Language, and Linguistics nence. talents like dancing, singing, The symposium was con-
(DEFLL) conducted a seminar The seminar composed of and acting. cluded by Mr. Marshall De
titled, “Pure Love Symposium” lectures and performances in The Host School Administra- Souza as he gave his closing
on July 20, 2017 at the Hyundai between to entertain the audi- tor discussed the world of sex remarks.
MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2018 THE SANCTUARY NEWS  5

PHOTO OF THE DAY

ABE 3-2 showcasing selected RACHEL MAMARIL

characters from Disney’s Atlantis

ABE 3-2 joins

CAL Week’s
Student
Parade
BY ELLA MARIE ABELIDO
THE SANCTUARY
Bachelor of Arts in English
3-2 showed their creativity
and artistry as they portray
the characters from Atlantis
during the College of Arts Shouting in blue and green
and Letters Week Annual Pa- A student from ABE 3-2 waves their banner at CAL Week Parade 2018. PHOTO BY RACHEL MAMARIL
rade on February 9, 2018 at
the Freedom Park, PUP Main
Campus.

Students of 3-2
Although they did not get
the chance to finish the event
due to a midterm exam in a
major subject, they still show-
cased their talents as they

lead CSC election

perform a short skit from the
movie. The class together with
the whole CAL walked from
Charlie building towards the
PUP Oval.
Each year level has a theme BY MARIELLE JOIE PINEDA of College of Arts and Letters
that was well represented by THE SANCTUARY Student Council.
all the participants. The first The Polytechnic University of On March 2, 2018, Ralyn
year did a good job in Min- the Philippines Commission Rodriguez, Deanne Trinidad,
ions (Dreamworks), the sec- on Elections (PUP COMELEC) and Gemma San Buenaventu-
ond year in Greek and Norse released the partial and un- ra filed for candidacy on PUP
Mythology, the third year in official result for Central COMELEC. The three women
Disney princesses, and the Student Council election on ran under the Student Party
fourth year in the Undead. March 25, 2018. for Equality and Advance-
Other departments of the It showed that Ralyn Ro- ment of Knowledge (SPEAK)
PHOTO BY @PUPCJ_NEILVIN

said college also joined the pa- driguez, Deanne Trinidad, that aims for transparency,
rade with the AB Filipinolohi- and Gemma San Buenaven- accountability, and excellence.
ya with the Filipino TV series
tura from Bachelor of Arts in They started campaigning
as theme and the AB Theater
English 3-2 were part of the on March 5, 2018 with their
Arts with My Chemical Ro-
mance. winning candidates on the main platform for women’s
To further celebrate the arts, said race. rights, free and quality tertia-
the students performed a short Rodriguez served as the ry education, sports develop-
piece from their respective as- standard bearer of their par- ment, universal health care,
signment which was applauded ty, Trinidad as the councillor accountability, responsible
SPEAK standard bearer Ralyn
by the professors, chairpersons, for the second time, and San Rodriguez speaking at the journalism, transparency, and
and dean of the college. Buenaventura as the president miting de avance. students’ rights and welfare.
6  EDITORIAL THE SANCTUARY MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2018

Thesis: a horror story

O
ne of the most crucial parts of it or to make a decision, or a meeting for that day. It was a deadline that you are trying
taking an undergraduate degree this purpose. If you would ask the ABE 3-2, to follow and eventually if became the dead-
is the final thesis. This is where I do not think anyone in the class have ex- line that killed you and your thesismates. We
you pour your efforts to make a perienced this kind of consultation. If the just hope that the next submissions will not
relevant contribution in your chosen fields. class would give their definition, maybe it be the same “deadline” anymore.
For an ABE student, the writing of thesis goes something like: an hour (or more, de-
starts at the second semester of the third pending on the situation) of waiting for your FROM ONE LIBRARY TO ANOTHER: THE
year. All were scared and nervous yet excited adviser to finish taking her nap, then final- QUEST FOR RRL
to start the journey but we did not expect ly get a five minute conversation in which ABE 3-2 students are now on the search for
that what we’ll experience is a horror story your group gets to do all the talking and she literatures for the chapter two of their thesis,
told by parts. ends up saying, “Wow! Pang international the Review of Related Literature. Because
The narrative started when we found out ang thesis niyo!” and believe me, she has of the hunt for RRL all of us are gearing
who our thesis adviser is. We know how busy said that to almost every group which kind ourselves up and getting ready to hop from
she is but what we are clueless of are the of diminishes its value. one place to another to survive this quest.
following sufferings we will experience as her One of the most frustrating part in this sit- PUPians do have the “Ninoy Aquino Li-
advisory class in the course Fundamentals uation is the time wasted. You get all worked brary and Learning Resources Center” and
of Research. up, get no sleep at night arranging your study the “College of Arts and Letter Library”
then the next day, you have it checked. She at the University, but that is not enough.
NIGHTMARES AT SLEEPOVERS smiles then says you’re doing well in her Researchers need additional resources and
Overnights are one of the methods that most minimal volume of voice. After a few information to support their ongoing study.
the students use to do their research paper. days, when you have other professors check That is why they venture into other avail-
With so many activities from their different your progress, it all goes downhill. That is able libraries from different universities and
subjects, even their time for sleep is used the only time you get to realize all the loop institutions such as the Summer Institute
for to meet their deadlines. But sometimes, holes and mistakes in your work. It is such a of Linguistics, Miguel de Benavides Library
these overnights do not really turn out as mystery how come she did not notice them (University of Santo Thomas), Rizal Library
productive as the members hoped it would when you have it checked already. Instead, (Ateneo de Manila University), National Li-
be. It often turns out as a get-together be- it was the other professors, who are not your brary of the Philippines, Philippine Normal
tween friends and other classmates. thesis adviser, who snaps you back to reality. University Library, The Learning Commons
The members do not take the activity se- (De La Salle University) to seek for more
riously and the result is that a little amount THE DEATH BY DEADLINES resources that will supplement their research.
of work gets done or that the end product From Thursday then Monday of the follow- With the help of all these libraries, the
comes out forced or rushed. ing week, and finally being moved to Sunday. completion of every researcher group’s chap-
But since the group does not really have It was changing as days passed by and as ter two is possible. We just hope that they
their adviser who will reprimand them if ever the groups have their consultations that’s are going in the right directions.
they get problems for what they did, they why after that no groups wanted to consult All these stories are smaller parts of the
are not afraid of the consequences. their theses because they’re too afraid that series of unfortunate events that our class
Or rather, the consequences does not mat- the deadline might change again. has experienced. We learned nothing from
ter to them anymore because of the stress You had it all scheduled and planned, you major subjects, got played by professors,
that they are battling. even went to the libraries to collect and re- and got laughed at by many people. As of
So what they are going to do is enjoy the search for things that might help you for now, our section is scrambling for help
nights that they are together to forget, even your study and then you’ll receive the news from other people such as higher years,
just for a little bit, the stress that they are that the supposedly deadline has changed. It alumni, and other professors. Our class is
feeling and to make most of the moments was very stressful, even if you do not want like a group of friends from horror movies
that they are still together be more worth it. to procrastinate, you cannot. You have to that seem to be oblivious from a psycho-
These moments that are getting shorter run after the deadline. You have to sacrifice path that is about to kill them. We laugh
each day and reminding them that they are your sleep and even spend the night at your at the situation not seeing the monster
already reaching the point where they will groupmate’s house. in the closet.
become adults. Despite of all the stress that they got, the But now, we have already realized that
class handled the situation very well. No we will get minimal help from our beloved
THE FIVE MINUTE VISIT TO ROOM 203 matter how much they complain, they still adviser so finishing this is up to us now
According to the Cambridge English Dictio- finished and passed their thesis drafts on and the people we beg help from. With all
nary, a consultation is the act of exchanging time. But the more annoying part is when the things that our section has endured,
information and opinions about something all of the groups submitted, they received a I believe that we can finish this horror of
in order to reach a better understanding of message telling that she cannot read them a thesis and graduate on time.

Editor-in-Chief Contributors Thea Toraldo

THE
Alexandra G. Garcia Juramei Lee Eliseo Dela Cruz III
Maria Katrina Mentes
Feature Editor Kian Phalz Malaque Layout Artist
Ruth Francesca Ella Marie Jeunese Abelido Ian Raphael Lopez
G. Marquina Marielle Joie Pineda
MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2018 THE SANCTUARY FEATURES  7

The class attending DEFLL Writers’ Circle Editorial Writing workshop PHOTO FROM DEFLL WRITERS’ CIRCLE

Right to write
The Guild of English Majors’ Writers’ Circle caters to student writers from the
Bachelor of Arts in English who has the willingness to practice their craft.
BY ELLA MARIE ents and skills are a huge help
JEUNESE ABELIDO in making the Writers’ Circle’s
THE SANCTUARY work successfully this year.

“Y
Their never tiring contribu-
ou write to tion, dedication, and passion
express, not for writing and serving the
to impress,” a people in their department
common yet are the reason why the organi-
true saying about the act itself. zation seem to excel this year.
One should not write for the They are the people who
purpose of boasting, instead, helped and made every sem-
one should use it as a form of inars and workshops possible.
self-expression. It is your right The AB English 3-2 students
Writers’ Circle officers’ photo opportunity with adviser Rolando
to write and no one should Quiñones PHOTO FROM DEFLL WRITERS’ CIRCLE
who actively serves and par-
could take it away from you. ticipates in the said organiza-
Fortunately, the Guild of En- willingness to practice their Franz Josef Cordero, the direc- tion created a story, a history,
glish Majors has an umbrella craft. A huge number of stu- tor for Technical Writing, Alex- as well as memories through-
club that allows the students dents who have been active andra Garcia, assistant director out the experiences they had
to be who they are and what members for this organization for Technical Writing, Arianne and even when they graduate,
they want to be when writing. came from the class of ABE 3-2. Nuylan, the secretary, Ella Ma- their contributions and lega-
Writers’ Circle caters student Aside from being members, rie Abelido, Public Relations cy will forever remain and be
writers from the Bachelor of there are also lots of officers Officer, and Chelsey Solares, treasured in the organization
Arts in English who has the that came from this class, like Financial Secretary. Their tal- that is the Writer’s Circle.
8  FEATURES THE SANCTUARY MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2018

BY RUTH FRANCESCA

A wallflower
G. MARQUINA
THE SANCTUARY

B
eing involved in an or-

that bloomed
ganization takes a lot
of extra time and ef-
fort and one can only
imagine the amount of work
and stress that it requires.
That is why it is such a mys-
tery how Alexandra G. Garcia
from ABE 3-2, cannot just ex-
cel in class but also successful-
ly lead her organization as the Alexandra Garcia
President of the PUP Campus
Journalists. never thought
“Honestly, pinilit lang ako,”
confessed Alex when asked how that she would be
she got involved in her org in
the first place. the president of the
She also admitted not having
any background in journalism
even way back in her high
PUP Campus
school days.
That is why she never
Journalists.
thought that she will be the
one chosen by their adviser,
But her position
Ma’am Krupskaya Valila, as the
first ever president of the PUP
brought some
Campus Journalists.
“‘Yung pagiging CJ (Campus
changes to her life.
Journalists) president ko, so-
brang big deal siya kasi, hindi
ako achiever, I wasn’t at the
top,” says Alex and even got
emotional saying how she felt
validated to know that someone
trust her enough to make her
lead and that she is effective
PHOTO BY ROSELLE SUYAT

in doing so.
Known as the introvert that
she is, Alex’s struggled when
it comes to interacting with
people.
“I wasn’t this outspoken.
Hindi ko kayang makipag-us-
ap before sa mga taong hindi
ko kakilala, hindi talaga kita does not let this discourage her. the technical things like writing just bonuses.
kakausapin.” “Andaming nag-iiscreening pero scripts but also in life. For her, the best thing about
But ever since she became walang nag-iistay, pero I believe Also, Alex did not forget to being the PUP Campus Jour-
the President, she knew that naman na yung mga nag stay mention how her friends were nalists President is the people
things had to change. “I must, ngayon na CJ, sila yung mag- also a huge part of her expe- around her. “Siguro na lang for
I need to step up and talk to iistay for the long run.” rience for they supported her me, I love organizing events,
people.” “Ma’am Kaya has taught me a and have been so patient with I love writing, I love the op-
However, according to Alex, lot,” says Alex about her adviser her whenever she is tired with portunities that this gave me.
one of the greatest struggle of in PUP Campus Journalists. her org works. I went to a lot of places, I’ve
being the President of her org She expressed how thankful Being a President is awesome conquered my fears! Pero the
is making people stay. Even she is for all the things that her but according to Alex, all the best thing about this talaga is
though some people left, she adviser taught her, not just in experiences and lessons were the people I’ve met.”
MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2018 THE SANCTUARY FEATURES  9

Dramatics, revolt!
BY MILDRED THEA Guild, encouraged the members
B. TORALDO of the organization to wear
THE SANCTUARY clothing that they have always

T
wanted to flaunt themselves in
his generation of teen- but felt like the society has re-
agers strives on show- stricted from wearing.
ing that the society The House of Music present-
cannot dictate how ed their cover of the songs Nosi
one should dress, act, or express Balasi by Sampaguita, Bulong
themselves. by Kitchie Nadal, Born This
And they promote this think- Way by Lady Gaga, and other
ing on different events like the songs that mostly talks about
general assembly of Dramatics how one should learn to stand
together with its three subor- for themselves, to accept who
ganizations: House of Music, they really are. They delivered House of Music flaunting their talents at the Dramatics’ General
Dance Company, and Theater these songs as a group or sang Assembly 2018 PHOTO BY PROFESSOR GARAA FERRER
Artisan’s Guild. it in solos. while performing. from his unfortunate situation.
Every year, the College of Arts One of those who performed a Unfortunately, the Dance My Shot, Alexander Hamilton,
and Letters holds an event for solo piece is Nathaniel Patindol Company was not able to par- and Rise Up were the songs that
the students to promote their of ABE 3-2 who sang Hallelui- ticipate in the performances they performed where ABE 3-2
organizations and last year, a ah by Bamboo. Another student but the Theater Artisan’s Guild students were part of. John Lau-
number of students from ABE from ABE 3-2, Rachel Mamaril, made up for it. rens was played by Kian Phalz
3-2 were featured on the said also stood out in their perfor- The Theater Artisan’s Guild Malaque and Hercules Mulligan
event. mance. performed some songs from was played by Armando Adri-
On October 23, 2017, they held Her unique voice can be heard the famous Broadway musical, ano.
the assembly for The Dramat- even when they sang as a group. Hamilton. They danced, sang, and acted
ics that had the theme “Revolt”. They amazed the viewers by The said musical is about how these songs as they performed
Master Lebi Simon, the House their exceptional vocals and in- the protagonist faces the chal- it which earned the applause of
Master of the Theater Artisan’s spired them by their conviction lenges in his life and gets up their audience.

LEXICON CORNER

Common grammatical mistakes

BY ALEXANDRA G. GARCIA parts of the sentence are not follows it. dinner?
THE SANCTUARY grammatically similar.
Incorrect: While walking on the Knowing all of these with the
As an English major, we have a Incorrect: She loves eating, watching, sidewalk, Mary found a sparkly girl’s additional of reading more books
duty to master the language for and to read. bracelet. are not enough. It is of utmost
it is very important in our future Correct: She loves eating, watching, Correct: While walking on the side- importance that we make sure
jobs. But even if we spent a lot of and reading. walk, Mary found a girl’s sparkly that we apply these in our com-
time studying grammar, there are bracelet. positions. Practicing editing on
still mistakes that slip our keen 3. One of the… When we use this Incorrect: After finally setting off another’s work can also make a
eyes: phrase the following noun should on the trail, the morning felt more contribution in your skill. More-
always be in plural form. exciting. over, watching English TV shows
1. Oxford’s comma. It is the final Correct: After finally setting off on the and reading books would also be
comma in the list of things. It Incorrect: One of the judge looks trail, he felt the morning was more a huge help in improving one’s
is one of the most common yet stunning. exciting. grammar.
underrated mistakes. This one, Correct: One of the judges looks Above all, it is our duty to
small punctuation must not be stunning. educate, not shame people for
forgotten for it can change the 5. Who vs. Whom. What we having difficulties in learning the
meaning of the sentence. 4. Dangling modifiers and should remember is “who” refers language. We must realize that
misplaced modifiers. The first is to the subject while “whom” not all of us are privileged to go
Incorrect: I ate spaghetti, hotdog, a word or phrase that describes refers to the object. to school and we must not forget
chocolates and fries. a word not present or stated in this every time we think of being
Correct: I ate spaghetti, hotdog, choc- the sentence while the latter Incorrect: Whom did this? an asshole to someone who made
olates, and fries. are those which are improperly Correct: Who did this? a mistake. At the end, our passion
placed in a sentence. Incorrect: Who should I invite to and skills to teach people about
2. Parallel structures. This hap- It means that it does not apply dinner? our field will matter more than
pens when sentences or smaller to the noun that immediately Correct: Whom should I invite to mastering the English language.
10  FEATURES THE SANCTUARY MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2018

NOT JUST A
REQUIREMENT

Squad moments at FOLA’s music video production. PHOTOS BY CHELSEY SOLARES, ARLENE MANLAPAZ, AICA AQUINO, CHLOIE DIGAN

The class of ABE 3-2 got to experience the joy of working with their squad for a music video
BY ELISEO meaningful interpretation of However, looking at the big- The task offers respect to-
DE LA CRUZ III the song,” says Grace Manlan- ger picture helped the class wards opinions of other mem-
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N
who’s group did a music video According to Grace, one of hances not just the powerful
ot everyone can say of the song, “Zen Zen Zense.” the motivations was, “The in- imagination of one’s mind but
that they have pro- She first thought that the spiration of the outcome”. In- also the bond of each group
duced a music video task was very challenging but deed, the results of the music in accomplishing the project.
of their own. then realized how doing this videos were remarkable. Each The Music Video require-
Fortunately, the class of ABE project helped enhanced their group produced high-quality ment was not just about the
3-2 can for they got to experi- friendship as well as their cre- and entertaining music videos interpretation itself, for it of-
ence the joy of working with ativity skills. that represents their respective fered a tremendous amount of
their squads, video editors, and The difficulties that were squads. joy to those people who made
videographers in order to pro- faced during the shoot were Working for days, enduring and effort and helped in cre-
duce a quality music video for things like coming up with a the heat of the radiant sun, ating the video.
their Foreign Language final song, creating a concept, de- finding the best concept for the The memories that were cre-
requirement. ciding the place for the shoot, music video is what makes this ated behind the scenes worth
“I find the music video en- and adjusting with the weather task memorable to the class of a lot more than the product
tertaining. It is created with a and the lighting. ABE 3-2. itself, for it will last a lifetime.
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The purple women

GY PUP after their shoot with PUP CreaTV. PHOTO FROM MAYA SANTOS

Unacceptable circumstances for women,children pushed a number of ABE 3-2 students

to join Gabriela Youth-PUP, which aims to instill awareness about the situation
BY MARIA ang karahasan kaya sumali
KATRINA MENTES ako,” said by one of the mem-
AND MARIELLE bers of GY. The desire in serv-
PHOTO FROM GABRIELA YOUTH PUP
JOIE PINEDA ing the masses becomes the
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C
not just women who studies
ases of violence and overnight to finish their theses
abuse are very ram- but they are also women who
pant in a patriarchal study the society, who hold
and semi-feudal soci- placards in protests, and who
ety. The sector of women and continue to uphold the rights
children are the most affected of every woman.
and the most vulnerable from Gabrielas of ABE 3-2 prove
these. According to Center for that their knowledge and brav-
Women’s Resources, one wom- ery are beyond the four corners
GY PUP dancing to One Billion Rising.
an or child is being raped every of their classroom. They con-
hour and one woman or child about the current situation of university. They contributed a tinue to serve the oppressed
is being battered every 13 min- women in various sectors in a lot in the different activities sectors of this semi-feudal and
utes. It is one of the dreadful patriarchal society. that GABRIELA Youth held. semi-colonial type of society
realities that every woman has It continues to promote so- One of their activities last through voicing the unuttered
to resist every day. cial equality inside and outside academic year was a spoken sufferings. They show that it
This unacceptable circum- the campus through its activi- word event titled “Ang Ka- is not enough to stay silent
stance encouraged a number ties and programs. babaihan sa Panahon ng Pag- in the kind of situation that
of women of ABE 3-2 to join The College of Arts and ibig at Pakikibaka” wherein the people are experiencing
GABRIELA Youth-PUP. Letters’ students dominated most of the performers came today. They use their militant
It is the only accredited na- the number of members in from the said class. yet affectionate voice to make
tional democratic mass organi- the organization. ABE 3-2’s “Hindi sapat na nagrerekla- the society better. Their purple
zation of women in Polytechnic courageous women joined mo lang tayo sa kalagayan ng hearts will always be with the
University of the Philippines. the organization during their kababaihan. Dapat na kumilos masses for the women’s place
It aims to instill awareness second year of staying in the at alamin kung saan nag-uugat is in the struggle.
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Ace Mamaril’s Ace Mamaril di-

secret is not only recting ABE 3-2’s
Untold Story of
to be strict, Romeo and Juliet
but also for actors PHOTO BY KIAN
MALAQUE

to appreciate the
performing arts
BY KIAN
PHALZ MALAQUE
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A
cting in a play is a
difficult job. Stand-
ing in front of the

IRON
crowd with the suc-
cess of the whole production
lying in your hands? Terrifying.
But when the show ends with
continuous and undying claps

HANDS
of the audience, the terrifying
feeling subsides and is imme-
diately replaced by satisfaction.
It is true that the actors are
the first ones we see to thank
to and sometimes, we forget to
thank the person behind the
spotlight, behind the stage,
behind the true success of it
all—the director. ten to me and they didn’t take problema kaya nagiging pas-
The director is the one who me seriously,” she recalled. away yung iba sa practices - I take
guides the actors, and who does
almost all the job before a show
But thankfully, her experience
with being a CAT officer helped
it’s because they don’t respect
performing enough.”
acting and
gets performed. her salvage the play. “Being Whenever people ask her directing very
The director’s imagination an Intelligence Commander why she’s strict with directing
is what tying the whole pro- (S2) taught me how to be dis- plays, she replies the same re- seriously...
duction together. In short, the
production’s failure or success
ciplined and how to perform
well under pressure, so I passed
ply she always say - “I’m not
just strict and painfully honest
I respect them
lies in the director’s hands. it on to my classmates. I told because I like to be, it’s because so much and I
Of course, every director’s them we ought to be responsi- I have to be.”
desire is for their production ble and I imposed rules for the To Ace, as the director, it’s her do my best to
to be exceptional. That is why
in the end, it all boils down and
benefit of our play. With that,
we were able to finish two plays
obligation to make her actors
love the art of performing, not
always give
differs in their styles and tech- in one year.” just for the success of the play, justice to
niques in the steps they take to Since then, she knew that but to the bliss of it, too.
achieve their goals. without her strict attitude, she “Kasi I believe, once you’re the play I’m
Thankfully, ABE 3-2 has
one hell of a director. For Ace
cannot put things in their right-
ful places. But she also knew it’s
on stage, you’re so much more
than just alive and it’s nothing
directing
Mamaril, director of ABE 3-2, not all about her being strict. but bliss. I want my actors to Rachel Mamaril
it’s all about being “strict and Producing successful plays experience that too. I want my Director
painfully honest” to get every- are also about the appreciation actors to grow, improve, and
thing done. of performing arts. “I take act- excel.”
Ace’s first experience with ing and directing very serious- Ace values her actors’ growth
directing was “a disaster at ly. Yung theater, I respect the so much that when she sees so they would take me seriously
first.” She was in high school theater so much and I do my them restraining themselves because I’m doing everything I
then, and she was directing an best to always give justice to from things she knew they can to help them become bet-
adaptation of Dante’s Paradiso the play I’m directing,” she said could improve more, she yells. ter.” To her, “a successful play
for their English class. with conviction. “That’s when I impose my is nothing without an actor’s
“My classmates wouldn’t lis- “I think isa rin yun sa mga strict persona. I yell at them growth.”
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‘Bibo
Gio Adriano
singing at CAL
OPM 2018.
PHOTO BY
PATRICK FLORES

Kontesero
ng Tritu’
Gio Adriano might not have yet won
first in the singing contests that he’ve
joined, but many admires his
perseverance and strength

BY RUTH FRANCESCA a videoke way back in his ele-

Walang ta lang ako sa banyo, pinapa-
G. MARQUINA mentary days, Gio then realized singer na tigil na nila akong kumanta.”
how much singing makes him According to him, his family is
nagsimula sa
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“K
happy. aware of him joining contests
ung gusto mo
yung pang-
However, he only started join-
ing contests when he entered
panalo agad, and getting into finals, but sad-
ly, whenever he tries to let them
arap mo, kung college. When asked where he lahat naman hear his performance.
gusto mong gets his confidence, Gio laughed “Pag sinasabi ko or pinapa-
i-aim yung gusto mong maku- and admitted how in truth, he nagsisimula rinig ko yung kanta, parang
ha, syempre kailangan mong
sumugal.”
does not have much confidence
and it is such a mystery to him
sa mga wala lang sa kanila yun, parang
dumadaan lang yung kwento,”
These are the words of Ar- how things work out whenever pagkadapa, says Gio.
mando Gio Adriano, one the he joins a contest. Despite the discouragements
many talented individuals of Even though he is known for sa pagkatalo and the lack of support from
ABE III -2. Gio with his compel- his beautiful voice, he somehow his family, Gio still pushes
ling voice is known for joining still finds it difficult to embrace Gio Adriano through with his dream, and
singing contests held inside the his talent. “Sa totoo lang pangit ABE 3-2 that is to sing. Through doing
college. na pangit kasi ako sa boses ko, his art, he gets to do what he
He might not have won first kaya ako sumasali ng contest sings. During his last contest, loves and let out his emotions.
in any of the contests but many para maboost yung confidence The Voice OPM CAL, all his He always tries to stay posi-
admires his perseverance and ko,” confessed Gio. friends were there, even the tive even though he often lose
never-say-die character when it ABE III - 2 is always full force ones whom he did not expect and suggests to never lose hope.
comes to joining singing con- when it comes to supporting to be there supported him be- According to him, “Wala
tests. Gio in his contests. According cause, his family does not sup- namang singer na nagsimula
After being awarded as to him, his supporters are usu- port him much when it comes sa panalo agad eh, lahat naman
the most talented by singing ally his classmates, always there to singing. nagsisimula sa pagkadapa, sa
Jackson Five’s single, Ben, in cheering for him whenever he “Kasi sa bahay kasi kumakan- pagkatalo, soon mananalo ako!”
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Galaxy or maybe in the meadow of is one of the valiant women who died
BY KIAN PHALZ MALAQUE striving and losing. for the masses. And she will never be
He's a galaxy Each melodies that created forgotten.
That contains millions of shining a wonderful harmony
stars has changed their sounds 060
That can light up a whole planet. for they forgot the things they’re Untitled
But galaxy has vast domain taught. BY THEA TORALDO
of darkness. Blame them not What if
And so that's all he can see. for they are not the one at fault Forever isn’t really
They just did what they’re asked to; What everyone believed
060 to provide pleasant music It to be?
(Un)Muted that makes me safe and sound at They believe
BY KIAN PHALZ MALAQUE night That it is
even if the world lost and allure my withered soul An indefinite
all its sound and everyone until I enter the trance Measure of time
struggles a way to find love, of soft and mellow music. Where,
we’d be glad - No one should be at fault Beings share
silence is always with us, or maybe I think there’s one, ‘Eternal’ life
but still, our hearts beat as one. —me. With each other.
But,
060 060 What if
just dead Friends It really is
BY KIAN PHALZ MALAQUE BY MARIA KATRINA MENTES Just a
sometimes i feel more dead than Another day, with the promise of Fragment of time?
alive. uncertainty, came. Or
sometimes i get tired, so tired that I will soon leave this world; we all A short
all i just needed is for someone to will. I just stood there watching the Fleeting moment,
push vastness of blue sky. I just stayed Where,
that button—that one button—and there listening to the unruly voices of Beings share
then i’ll go. the people who taught me to be cow- And create
but nobody pushes that button ard. I just stayed to ignore their end- Beautiful memories
so i’m here. i’m stuck here less resentment. This is not my home. That they
trying to live like there is life This is not the dwelling I know. Capture through
when there isn’t even one in the first Another day, with the promise of Their senses and
place. uncertainty, came. Carve into
i’m stuck here The rays of the sun touched my fair Their minds?
trying to live the life of a dead person, skin. The leaves was blown by the 060
but there’s no life to live anymore— warm wind. The road I took may not BY MARIELLE JOIE PINEDA
he doesn’t have it anymore. be the best. But this journey made my For the bravery of the brave
i’m here, living like i’m a dead man, heart tranquil and gave stillness to Reds are the blood of the morning
but there’s nothing to life anymore. my chaotic mind. Choosing the arms that never rise
i am dead and i have seen all— of the people who definitely know my Reds are the hues of eternal cries of
i already saw the beast and strengths and weaknesses made me children
he got strong fangs no one can get a contented. Reds are the color of revolution
hold; Another day, with the promise of But
there is nothing that scares or excites uncertainty, passed. Purple is for the heart of the brave
me anymore. This is my home. This is the dwelling Purple is for the smiles in every
there is no life for me anymore. I know. My abode. struggle
i am dead. Purple is for you who fight with heart
just—dead. 060 and soul
She Purple is the color of every mother
060 BY MARIA KATRINA MENTES who lost their children
Lost Lullaby She was once a girl who made herself Purple is the sorrows of those who
BY ELLA MARIE JEUNESE ABELIDO contented with just seeing others are left behind
The lullaby that once fight. She was once a girl who stayed Purple is for those women who
hums me to slumber in her comfort zone. She was once fought wars in the mountain of suf-
has lost its rhythm belong to the oppressors’ side. Now, ferings
somewhere along the abyss she is one of the women who decided And when the sun sets again, I will
of smiles and cries to fight for the genuine freedom. She see you again.
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060
Couple of lines Linyahan ng Tritu
BY JURAMEI LEE
We were a couple.
A couple of lines, figuratively.

Two straight lines began drifting inwards.

We began to feel each other’s existence,
A faint one, but yes, a definite one.
The universe drew us closer,
With every passing second.
Our senses grew stronger,
And hopes got brighter.
Dreams were built,
At that point of
Intersection,
Where our
Paths
Met.
X
But BY RUTH FRANCESCA MARQUINA

Paths gluing every piece together,

Began to Pouring all the effort you can muster
Diverge from but when you finally succeed,
There onwards. you feel drained, empty.
Dreams were burnt You didn’t notice that you the iron you used was from
And hopes were lost. the heat you were using to keep yourself warm,
Our senses grew fainter, The glue was what keeping your heart whole,
You gave so much that you didn’t notice one, small fact:
With every passing second,
How spectacular it is that they leave you more broken
The universe just drew us apart, than before.
A definite one, but a diminishing one,
We began to lose each other’s existence 060
Two straight lines had drifted outwards. That one night
We were a couple. BY ALEXANDRA GARCIA
A couple of lines, figuratively. And during the night when her demons were at their
loudest, she found her peace.
060 Amidst the voices tearing her down,
Piece by piece the insecurities laughing at her,
BY ALEXANDRA GARCIA the disappointments dancing around her eyes,
why do we keep loving the broken things? she never thought a quietness more silent than death
:That music box in the junk shop will come.
That car in the scrap yard It started to seep through the crack of her room,
That doll in the garage sale, Crawling its way from the dirty laundry scattered on the
that boy who bothered the night sky for answers floor
Up to her fat, naked body.
Are we attracted to their small, scattered pieces It kissed every stretch marks and imperfections then
That twinkle in the night finally arriving at its destination, staring at the girl’s
And us mistaking it for the stars? tired eyes.
maybe we’re pulled by their sharpness She was shocked at how its body has huge, sharp arms
That you are hoping will kill the demon inside you, perfect for cutting
Perhaps they simply mirror you. Both figurative and literal ties
They reflect your shattered abyss, She welcomed the peace with open arms
fighting off the same blackhole... Not caring if this is permanent or not.
Losing that fight afterwards. She just wants everything to stop
You expect to fix them, And it did.
Ironing their flaws,
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Hall of Scenarios:
Ma’am Menchie’s Most Favored and Unforgettable Students

BY RUTH FRANCESCA MARQUINA