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OPINION: Kaduda-dudang Pagkatao, Paano Nakatakbo?

Illustration by Michi Sugawara

Isa sa mga batayang kwalipikasyon sa pagtakbo sa anomang posisyon sa pamahalaan ay ang pagiging isang Pilipino. Mahalagang kwalipikasyon ito dahil sa isang bansang demokratikong gaya ng Pilipinas, kinikilalang higit na makapagsisilbi sa taombayan ang isang pinuno na maituturing na kababayan. Ngunit, ano na lang ang mangyayari kung ang nasa posisyon ngayon sa gobyerno ay hindi isang Pilipino? Kwinekwestyon ngayon ng Senado ang pagkakakilanlan ni Mayor Alice Guo ng Bamban, Tarlac kung siya ba ay isang lehitimong mamamayang Pilipino o isang mamamayan ng Tsina dahil sa mga kahina-hinalang impormasyong natagpuan tungkol sa kanya.

Gaya na lang ng pagkuha ng trabaho sa kumpanya kung saan may mga istriktong kwalipikasyon bago makapagpasa ng job application, mahigpit din ang proseso sa pagkuha ng posisyon sa gobyerno kung kaya’t may mga kwalipikasyon din na dapat makamit bago makapagpasa ng Certificate of Candidacy (CoC) sa Commission on Elections (COMELEC). May pagkakaiba man sa age requirement batay sa tinatakbuhang posisyon, hindi mawawala sa kwalipikasyon na dapat mamamayan ng Pilipinas ang tatakbong kandidato. Sa pagtakbo para sa posisyon ng alkalde, ang kandidato ay dapat hindi bababa sa dalawampu’t isang taong gulang; isang rehistradong botante; at nakatira nang hindi bababa sa anim na buwan sa tinatakbuhang lungsod, probinsya, o munisipyo bago magpasa ng CoC. Trabaho ng COMELEC na pangasiwaan ang eleksyon at siguraduhing kwalipikado ang mga tumakbong kandidato sa mga posisyon. Ngunit anong dahilan at nakalusot sa COMELEC ang kahina-hinalang pagkatao ni Alice Guo?

Noong ikapito ng Mayo, nagkaroon ng pagdinig sa Senado kung saan kinuwestiyon ni Senador Risa Hontiveros ang kredibilidad ng Mayor ng Bamban, Tarlac na si Alice Guo. Ang mga tanong ukol sa kanyang karanasan sa edukasyon at kanyang personal na buhay, gaya ng kailan at saan siya ipinanganak, ay hindi niya nasagot nang maayos.

Ayon kay Alice Guo ay homeschooled siya magmula sa elementarya hanggang sa highschool ngunit nang tanungin sa kanyang naging guro, hindi niya ito nasagot kaagad. Sa sumunod na hearing pa noong Mayo 22 niya nabanggit ang pangalan ng naging guro niya. Ayon sa kaniya ay si Miss Rubilyn ang nag-iisang gurong nagturo sa kaniya mula elementarya hanggang magtapos sa hayskul, ngunit walang mahagilap na school records niya sa mga panahong ito, maging hanggang kolehiyo.

Isa sa mga madaling patunayan ng paninirahan sa Pilipinas ay ang school records. Kung makikita pa lang sa mga dokumento na dito nag-aral ang isang kandidato, maaaring masuportahan nito ang kanyang pagiging Pilipino dahil kahit ang mga paaralan ay tinitiyak din ang nasyonalidad ng kanilang mga mag-aaral sa mga school records nito.

Magulo rin ang pagkakalatag ng kanyang birth certificate. Ipinanganak umano siya noong 1986, ngunit ayon sa kaniya ay nakuha niya lang ito noong 2005, noong siya ay labinsiyam na taong gulang na. Nakalagay sa birth certificate niya na kasal ang kanyang nanay na si Amelia Leal sa kanyang tatay na si Angelito Guo, ngunit walang makitang record sa Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) ng kanyang nanay.

Sabi ng Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) director of legal services na si Eliezer P. Ambatali, “Maaari po na hindi existing ang tao.”

Liban sa magulong identidad ng kanyang nanay, hindi rin nagtutugma ang pagkamamamayan ng kanyang tatay. Binanggit ni Guo sa senado na Tsino ang kanyang tatay at may Chinese name na “Jianzhong Guo,” ngunit ayon naman sa birth certificate ng kanyang tatay ay isa siyang Pilipino. Nakalilito at kahina-hinalang hindi nagtutugma ang kanyang mga sinasabi sa mga dokumento.

Ang birth certificate ay naglalaman ng ating personal na impormasyon at ito'y nagpapatunay na tayo ay isang mamamayan ng Pilipinas. Bilang isa sa mga batayang dokumento ng pagkakakilanlan, ang birth certificate ang isa sa mga unang hinihingi kapag papasok sa paaralan o trabaho. Kung kaya't mahalaga na tunay ang mga impormasyon dito dahil dito nakabase ang ating pagkakakilanlan sa legal na konteksto at pruweba ito ng ating identidad. Ang pagsagot ni Alice Guo sa senate hearing ay nagpapahiwatig ng malabong identidad at malabong pagkatao niya dahil hindi tugma ang mga inihayag niya sa birth certificate na meron siya.

Ayon pa sa kanya ay lumaki siya sa farm, na pagmamay-ari ng kanyang tatay, at nagtrabaho siya rito magmula nang siya ay labing-apat na taong gulang ngunit wala siyang matandaan sa kanyang pagkabata. Lagi niyang dinadahilan na wala talaga siyang maalala at hindi niya raw alam. Maliban dito ay hindi niya kayang makapagsalita ng Kapampangan, ang dominanteng lenggwahe sa Bamban. Kaduda-dudang wala man lang siyang alam na salita sa Kapampangan gayong sinasabi niyang doon siya ipinanganak at lumaki. Hindi kapani-paniwala ang kanyang pahayag dahil kung lumaki tayo sa isang pamayanan, likas na matutuhan natin ang wika rito dahil ito ang gagamitin natin sa pakikipag-usap. Mula sa kanyang pahayag si Guo ay ipinanganak sa Bamban kung kaya’t hindi ba’t kataka taka na hindi man lang niya nakuha at natutunang magsalita ng lengwahe ng mga taga-Tarlac?

Ayon sa Artikulo 4 ng Saligang Batas ng 1986, ang mga maituturing na mamamayan ng Pilipinas ay: yaong mga mamamayan ng Pilipinas sa panahon ng pag-aampon ng Konstitusyong ito; yaong ang mga ama o ina ay mamamayan ng Pilipinas; yaong mga ipinanganak bago ang Enero 17, 1973, na ang mga ina ay Pilipino, na pumipili ng pagkamamamayan ng Pilipinas sa oras na sila ay magka-edad ng ganap; at yaong mga naturalisado alinsunod sa batas. Sinasabi ni Guo na Pilipino siya dahil Pilipino ang kanyang magulang, ngunit paano iyon matutukoy kung ang tatay niya ay Tsino base sa birth certificate nito at walang record na nagpapatunay na nabuhay ang kaniyang Pilipinong nanay? Kahit nga ang mga memorya niya ng kabataan sa Pilipinas ay hindi niya maalala. Maaari ngang hindi lang naparehistro ang birth certificate ng kanyang nanay dahil nangyayari naman talaga ito lalo na sa mga mahihirap na mamamayan ng Pilipinas, ngunit bilang isang may posisyon sa gobyerno ay dapat kumpleto at totoo ang mga dokumento niya.

Bago naungkat ang kahinahinalang pagkatao ni Guo, ang inisyal na iniimbestigahan sa kanya ng Senado ay ang di umano'y pagkasangkot niya sa dalawang ni-raid na iligal na Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) sa Bamban. Noong Pebrero 2023, ni-raid ang POGO hub na nagngangalang Hongsheng Gaming Technology Incorporated. Tatlong buwan matapos ma-raid ang Hongsheng ay napalitan ito ng Zun Tuan Technology Incorporated, na kasunod ding na-raid noong Marso kung saan nahuli ang mga kriminal na gawain gaya ng love at loan scam, human trafficking, at pag-hack sa government websites.

Ang kwestyonableng pagkatao ni Alice Guo ay maiuugnay natin sa kanyang isyung kinasasangkutan. Kung sa mismong pagiging Pilipino ay kaduda-duda na ang kanyang mga sagot, hindi kataka-taka na kahina-hinala rin ang ang kanyang paliwanag sa pagkakasangkot sa mga iligal na gawain sa bansa. Kinakailangan suriin ang mga impormasyon ng bawat kandidato upang maiwasan ang mga posibleng problema sa paggamit ng kanilang posisyon kapag sila ang nanalo sa eleksyon. Maaaring ang pagtakbo ni Alice Guo bilang isang mayor sa Bamban ay isang paraan upang magkaroon ng kapangyarihan sa pakikisangkot sa mga kwestyonableng transaksyon.

Maraming kaduda-duda kay Alice Guo, mula sa personal na impormasyon, hanggang sa di umano'y pakikisangkot niya sa mga ilegal at kriminal na aktibidad. Ngunit bago mahantong sa ganito, nararapat lang na hingan ng pananagutan ang COMELEC. Trabaho ng COMELEC na suriin ang mga kwalipikasyon ng mga kandidato. Kung una pa lang ay tiniyak at sinuri nila ang ipinasang requirements ni Alice Guo sa kanyang pagpasa ng CoC ay hindi na aabot sa ganito. Malaking dagok sa kanila na may nakalusot na kandidatong nanalo nang may kwestyunable at kulang-kulang na dokumento.

Sa UPIS, ang mga kandidato sa pagtakbo sa posisyon ng lider-estudyante gaya ng Pamunuan ng Kamag-Aral (PKA) at Year-Level Organization (YLO) ay sumailalim sa masinsinang proseso bago pahintulutang tumakbo. Kinakailangang magpasa ng mga kahingian tulad ng rekomendasyon mula sa mga guro; dapat din ay walang naging disciplinary case sa kanyang buong pananatili sa UPIS. Tanging estudyante ng UPIS lang ang maaaring tumakbo sa mga posisyong ito dahil bilang isa ring miyembro ng komunidad ng UPIS ay naiintindihan niya ang kapwa niya estudyante at alam niya ang nakabubuti sa kanila. Katulad lang din ito na tanging Pilipino lang ang may karapatang mamuno sa Pilipinas. Malaki ang responsibilidad at kapangyarihan ng mga lider kaya kung nabigay ito sa hindi karapat-dapat ay maaaring mapahamak ang buong pangkat. Kung sa ating paaralan nga ay maingat sa paghahalal ng mga maglilingkod na lider-estudyante, dapat ay ganito rin tayo sa mas malawak na konteksto ng bansa. Dapat ang gobyerno ang nangunguna patungo sa pagsasala ng mga magsisilbi sa ating mga mamamayan upang ito ay mapunta sa mabubuting kamay at maging totoo ang paglilingkod sa atin.

Maliban sa gobyerno at COMELEC, malaki rin ang papel ng mga botante sa magiging kapalaran ng Pilipinas. Sa sitwasyon ni Alice Guo sa eleksyon noong 2022, nakakuha siya ng 16,503 boto at natalo niya ang kaniyang pinakamalapit na kalabang kandidato na si Kapitan Joy Salting, kung saan 468 lamang na boto ang lamang niya. Ipinapakita lang dito na ang bawat boto ay mahalaga kung kaya naman ay marapat lang na maging mapanuri sa bakgrawnd ng mga kandidato at seryosohin ang eleksyon dahil ang mga nanalong kandidato ay malaki ang impluwensya sa magiging buhay natin, maging eleksyon sa nasyonal na lebel o mas maliit na sakop gaya ng sa eskwelahan.

Bilang estudyante, ang bawat kilos at desisyon natin sa paaralan ay ating responsibilidad kaya naman kung tayo ay may iboboto o tatakbo, tandaan na ito dapat ay upang makatulong sa ating paaralan at hindi para lang magkaroon ng kapangyarihan. Bilang tatakbong kandidato, dapat sigurado tayo sa ating tatahaking plataporma upang matugunan ang pangangailangan ng ating mga kapwa mag-aaral. Bilang botante naman, maging mabusisi at pumili ng taong kaya ang trabaho na aakuin para sa ating paaralan. Lalo na sa darating na lokal at pambansang eleksyon sa 2025, ang pagiging mabusisi at mapanuri sa mga tatakbong kandidato ay marapat lang na gawin upang hindi mabigyan ng kapangyarihan ang mga mapang-abuso at tiwali. Kaakibat ng ating kagustuhan sa pagpili ng maayos na lider-estudyante para sa ating paaralan ay ang pagpili rin ng matinong kandidato na bibigyan natin ng kapangyarihan upang mapamahalaan nang maayos ang ating bansa.

//nina Japhet Casabar & Aisha Timbal

Mga Sanggunian:

ANC 24/7 (2024, May 27). ICYMI: Senate continues probe on Bamban Mayor Guo's identity, link to illegal POGOs | ANC [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/hsUirBWo9U4?si=sDCGLr0FENGfryGO

ANC 24/7 (2024, May 20). Bamban, Tarlac mayor Guo denies links to illegal POGOs | ANC. [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/M_pI9pCu2u0?si=GHCnQVZ-E9YQkn6w

Government Of The Republic Of The Philippines (1987). THE 1987 CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES – ARTICLE IV. Citizenship. [Website]. Official Gazette Of The Republic Of The Philippines. https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/constitutions/the-1987-constitution-of-the-republic-of-the-philippines/the-1987-constitution-of-the-republic-of-the-philippines-article-iv/

Manabat, J. (2024, May 22). Alice Guo denies being a spy, claims she is a love child. RAPPLER. https://www.rappler.com/philippines/luzon/alice-guo-denies-being-spy-claims-love-child/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0GRnoltPv2KjBVPPkgMuAu0SxYcWGiJoYOAO8VAmwZV3q5XOGTThkwYIg_aem_ARV8RzcJ_iFqCEyY3ahGZr79jgP7fqN0AMCZSgeFIFiGH_HvurJMQZZSuAtJzyfUkKah8Eob8fNxSa-X4FXyHfNO

Magsambol, B. (2024, May 23). 5 things that don’t add up in Mayor Alice Guo’s Senate testimony. RAPPLER. https://www.rappler.com/philippines/things-that-did-not-add-up-bamban-tarlac-mayor-alice-guo-senate-testimony/

Manabat, J. (2024, May 22). Bamban mayor linked to raided POGO in Tarlac. RAPPLER. https://www.rappler.com/nation/luzon/bamban-mayor-guo-linked-raided-pogo-tarlac/

PSA flags irregularities in Bamban Mayor Alice Guo’s birth certificate. (2024, May 22). Philstar.com. https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/05/22/2357110/psa-flags-irregularities-bamban-mayor-alice-guos-birth-certificate

Ramos, M. (2024, May 23). Guo’s purported ‘mother’ may not exist at all – PSA official. INQUIRER.net. https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1943755/guos-mother-may-not-exist-at-all-says-psa-official?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3J_cEo-_HARktfUkQc62yANrEmeYl4xPjaW0osbPuvGoIu31P9kQwa-Rs_aem_ARUFjKl2cnDWcpr3UwhwsrS235MhQiMF5Yp1JDtuH8w87V6e3_tWbVXdj03jA4Pbx1UQiQvJc_5fLazUg5BohClh

Rappler (2024, May 22). Senate hearing on POGO raided in Bamban, Tarlac and its mayor, Alice Guo [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/live/Gdaizp5uXb4?si=AXYCcmyQsK84r65L

Sarao, Z. (2024, May 23). Guo admits she’s unaware of business partners’ criminal records. INQUIRER.net. https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1943490/mayor-guo-admits-shes-unaware-of-business-partners-criminal-records?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0Y8DB1Hj5GWVVeZjnZKjyhofHgJcH0VJ7m7H90xlDNtitalEhrbP457Gs_aem_ARWmZcoXrIXaV2vR-hx7bw8Oz76rvj8-ntQVzj07tgllBi0gR67ksXJFi8LjpwnkbgjIcV_j2R_63lpiV3X_Y6UC

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Mushroom, Lentil, and Wild Rice Timbales (Vegan)

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Les belles expressions françaises : décrocher la timbale

L’expression “décrocher la timbale”, est apparue pour la première fois en 1877. On l’utilise pour signifier que l’on a obtenu un objet très convoité et, dans un sens plus large, que l’on est parvenu à ses fins. Si vous décrocher la timbale (plus familièrement on a l’expression décrocher le cocotier) alors vous avez gagné le graal en quelque sorte ! Origine de l’expression Apparue au XIXe…

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Receta de Magret de pato en salsa de oporto con timbal de patatas y setas

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Con alegría y entusiasmo, seguimos revelando el talento que formará parte de nuestra familia murguera. En esta ocasión, le damos la bienvenida a Romén, nuestro talentoso timbalero, quien se convierte en una pieza fundamental para el carnaval 2025. Romén es un verdadero ejemplo de ilusión y superación dentro del mundo de la murga. Su energía

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Pekan Kesadaran Pencegahan Keracunan Timbal

Keracunan timbal merupakan masalah kesehatan global yang serius, terutama bagi anak-anak yang sistem sarafnya masih berkembang. Timbal adalah neurotoksin yang dapat menyebabkan berbagai masalah kesehatan, mulai dari penurunan IQ dan masalah perilaku hingga kerusakan organ dan kematian. Menurut data dari UNICEF, sekitar sepertiga anak-anak di dunia memiliki kadar timbal dalam darah yang cukup…

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PROGRAM LANGIT BIRU: Mengapa Timbal Pada Bensin Dilarang?

“Program langit biru merupakan program yang bertujuan untuk mengendalikan dan mencegah pencemaran udara dan mewujudkan perilaku sadar lingkungan baik dari sumber tidak bergerak (industri) maupun sumber bergerak yaitu kendaraan bermotor”. Demikian disampaikan Dirjen Perhubungan Darat, Ir. Iskandar Abubakar, M.Sc saat membuka seminar bertema Pengendalian Emisi Gas Buang Kendaraan Bermotor, tanggal…

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Mossflower was actually my introduction to Redwall, followed closely by Pearls of Lutra (My mom saw cute animals on the covers, and figured the books were appropriate for young me. Under most circumstances they probably wouldn't have been, but my first foray into reading for fun was Bruce Coville, so I was no stranger to sociopathic villians lol)

Both books have a main character named Martin, so I went into Lutra expecting my babies Ashleg, timbal, and Gonff to be in there. Gonff and Timbal were Martin's ride-or-dies, and I figured there was no way they were going to leave my og fave morally grey vermin out of the next book! I remember being sooooo disappointed when I found out that Lutra had an entirely different cast of characters!

Mossflower has so much going for it, like I’m not even being biased because my blorbo is in it. I will die on the hill of it being Best Redwall Book for several reasons.

-It’s as early Redwall as you can get without actually being Book 1. As such, it avoids a lot of subjects and patterns that would later become repetitive tropes… but it also avoids the Book 1 jankiness of horses and human structures and the implied existence of Portugal. The world as we will come to know it feels more or less fully realized here. The abbey’s not here yet, but its foundation literally is- and we also get our first look at Salamandastron and the extent of Mossflower Wood as a whole.

-It has some of the most solid protagonists around. The legendary hero Martin is here, but he’s at a low point for most of the story and has to work his way up to that legacy! And this is where he does it, this is what future Redwallers remember him for, not the events of Martin the Warrior. Also, Gonff is here? Hello? Maybe the single most charismatic character in the series? Not to mention Dinny, how often does a humble mole actually get to go on a quest in these books?

-This isn’t even getting into how badass all the rest of the woodlanders are, too, but… they absolutely are. This is a small band of rebels that’s been driven from their little houses, they don’t have the luxury of those huge sandstone walls to protect them, but they’re still fighting like hell and outsmarting their enemies to boot. Some of them are seasoned fighters, but some of them are just ordinary families, all banding together to take back their homeland. And they keep it up the whole time! They’re not just waiting around for a guy with a sword to tell them what to do!

-The villains are probably the most nuanced in the whole series. Seriously. There are four whole wildcats here (don’t forget Sandingomm!) and only ONE of them is unquestionably evil. It’s absolutely implied that Verdauga was a fearsome warlord in his day, but if nothing else, he raised ONE kid who turned out to be about as Lawful Good as you can get, and he actually scolds Tsarmina for being mean to her brother!! I wish we could have spent a little more time with Verdauga, honestly, I have so many questions for this man.

-There are a decent handful of morally grey characters here, actually. Chibb spies for the woodlanders, but he’s not the most dependable and is motivated by payment more than sympathy to their cause. Snakefish allies with our questing heroes, but he minces no words in warning them that he’ll just as soon eat them if it comes down to it. Even Argulor is really just out here looking for a bite to eat and can you really blame him, because ashleg is a snack

-Tsarmina herself is irredeemably cruel, but even still there are multiple facets to her. On one hand, she’s scary- big and powerful and ready to rip into anything/anyone with her bare claws. At the same time she can be a clever strategist when she wants to be- poisoning her father and framing her brother, and later manipulating two of her obstacles, Argulor and Bane, into taking each other out. And still yet it can be kind of funny to watch her in action, as she gets humiliated by the resistance on multiple occasions. And maybe there is even a little pathos there, as we see her mind start to slip, and get some glimpse into the deep fear and paranoia that completely overtake her at the end.

-There are just great supporting characters on both sides. Mask is amazing, Fortunata is fantastic. And yeah, Blorbo Supreme Ashleg is here, and I don’t NEED to write a whole essay about him to promote Mossflower as a whole but… having him here is nice! It helps!! May we all follow his example and pursue happier lives for ourselves!!!

-Mossflower laid the foundation for so many events and characters of later books. I mean yeah, it’s a prequel. It’s there to support the first book and by extension, everything that comes after. But so many other great titles in the series have a direct line to Mossflower, from Outcast to Long Patrol to Lord Brocktree and more. Did you enjoy those books? You’re welcome. The threads were already there, just waiting to be expanded upon.

-at one point a wooden leg gets used as a projectile weapon and if you don’t think that’s the best thing ever, I don’t know what else to tell you buddy

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Petit aparté sur mes "outils de travail".

En fait, je suis juste instrumentiste amateur... Je n'oserai pas me qualifier de "musicien" vu que je ne sais même pas distinguer les notes... Mais pour avoir touché ma première batterie à 33 ans, je ne m'en sors pas trop mal !

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Marc Wilkins lanza su nuevo sencillo "El Timbal"

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UPIS GVT sweeps Ateneo GVT, 3-0

The UPIS Girls’ Volleyball Team (UPIS GVT) overpowered the Ateneo Blue Eagles with a commanding 3-0 sweep, securing straight-set victories of 25-17, 25-13, and 25-9, on September 22 at Paco Arena in the UAAP Season 87 Girls' Volleyball Tournament.

In the first set, Ateneo struggled with numerous errors including attack errors, net touches, throw violations, and service errors, giving away ten free points to UPIS. Team Captain Janella Guarino led the Junior Maroons, tallying a total of five attack points. UPIS also dominated the service line, with four aces—two of which came from Elisha Capus. Despite Ateneo’s outstanding blocks, they could not defend against UPIS’s relentless offense, leading the game to end at a 25-17 in favor of the Junior Maroons.

UPIS continued their control in the second set, riding on a wave of service aces from Khloe Long, Anya Callo, and Nina Abad. Junior Maroon Natalie Cuervo spiked powerful attacks which the Blue Eagles failed to receive properly. Moreover, Ateneo continued to struggle with errors, despite efforts from Rian Ardidon and Althaea Ramos, whose powerful attacks and blocks tried to keep the Eagles in the game. With UPIS already leading 16-6, Ateneo struggled to keep up, especially after the forced substitution due to the injury of player Louise Anne Atienza. The Blue Eagles gave away 12 points through errors and were unable to defend against the Junior Maroons’ consistent attacks, ending the set at 25-13.

UPIS carried their momentum into the final set, serving a total of seven aces and landing nine attacks. Ateneo’s frustration showed, as their attacks repeatedly landed outside the court. Some of the attacks also failed to travel over the side of UPIS as there were numerous failed spikes from the Blue Eagles. Despite a service ace from Ateneo’s player, Nicola Frances Ladignon, and the efforts of Rian Ardidon, the widening gap—20-8—proved to be too hard to catch up to. Junior Maroon Mira Leaño ended the game with a twice-in-a-row service ace, giving UPIS the triumph of a 25-9 victory.

Janella Guarino was named MVP of the match, finishing with a total of ten attack points. Guarino thanked her teammates saying that if not for the team’s efforts, she would not have been able to perform well in the game. Guarino added, “Hindi naman importante na [Most Valuable Player] of the game; what mattered the most to me was that we won and everyone saw what we were capable of. Overall very happy lang na we got a win.”

According to Head Coach Jarold Hubalde, the key factors that led to the success of the team were the players’ perseverance and determination to win the game. “I always reiterate to them the importance of mental preparedness and positive outlook,” he added. 

Guarino thanked their coaches for creating a new program that helped them win. “Kasama na rin na new system na kami ngayon and the system we have right now is way better than before talaga and we thank Coach Jarod, Coach Hans, and Coach Andre for that,” she acknowledged. 

Guarino added that Head Coach Hubalde introduced a new systematic way of scouting that helped them better understand their opponents strategies and tendencies.

“We usually have the session on scouting both as a team and individual, teaching them how to analyze each position/rotation, identifying the significant implications on the team and a concrete solution,” Coach Hubalde said.

On the team’s challenges, Guarino highlighted their lack of maturity due to being of a younger age than other teams. She said, “We tend to get emotional during games, especially when errors start piling up.” However, she remained positive, stating that it is no excuse to quit and to back down to high-level opponents.

This win was also a great way for them to assess their strength as a team and as individuals. However, she stayed humble regarding their win as they still have upcoming games. “The win is something for us na we can bring moving forward this season,” she stated. 

“Coming from a 0-12 last season, this will definitely serve as a morale booster for the team. Looking ahead of their (sic) mindset and cohesiveness as a team, these bunch of individuals will surely reach their goals in the near future,” Coach Hubalde encouragingly added.

This win against Ateneo serves as a big stepping stone for the UPIS Girls’ Volleyball Team, providing them with a better understanding of each other and an opportunity to adjust their strategies for their succeeding games in the first round of the season, which took place on September 28, October 2, October 5, and October 9.

//by Faye Obaña and Aisha Timbal

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SERENADE

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Fava Bean Timbale with Tarragon and Vanilla Bean (Vegan)