Ateneo - La Salle clash highlights UAAP women's volleyball opening day

MANILA , Philippines Defending champions Ateneo Lady Eagles open their title -retention bid against their rivals La Salle Lady Spikers in the UAAP Season 84 women's volleyball tournament on May 5 at Mall of Asia Arena .
The League has released it's schedule for the women's volleyball tournament with the fiercest in the Philippines Sports highlighting the explosive quadruple-header opener set at 4pm .
Eya Laure and University of Santo Tomas , who reached the Finals in 2019 but settled for silver , begin their campaign against Far Eastern University at 10am . National University which led the 2020 season with a 2-0 start before the pandemic wiped out the remainder of the season , will continue it's unfinished business against Adamson at 12 noon .
The Lady Bulldogs will parade national team stars Ivy Lacsina , Jennifer Nierva , Michaela Belen , Alyssa Solomon and Kamille Cal , who were all part of the Philippine women's volleyball pool last year , under new head coach Karl Dimaculangan

 PBA: GINEBRA WINS GOVERNORS CUP 2022

The latest Philippine Basketball News of the Barangay Ginebra turned in a blistering third quarter they won the PBA Governors Cup against the Meralco with a score of 103-92. 

Turns in the Playoff Frame
* LA Tenorio topscorer with 30 points
* Scottie Thompson who had 15 points in Game 6
* Christian Standhardinger finished with 19 points and 13 rebounds

Who is the MVP Player?
Scottie Thompson was named the Finals MVP player.

 " GRATEFUL FOR THIS LIFE "

 "Traveling messes you up, but in all good ways. It leaves you always craving more an addiction that can never quite be met. Every place, every trip, every person is a new adventure pulling you deeper into the love of wanderlust. Your heart begins to hurt when you're standing still, and your mind begins to itch over the idea of new places you haven't been. Fill your soul with adventure and travelling and you will live a fulfilled life." 

 

A photo of this was taken a years ago with my family, when we travel on bacolod and sipaway islands this picture was so memorable to me because it was so fun and enjoyable having with my family on this. It was really pleasure and grateful for this bond especially with this, having a family its so lucky because they make me happy all the time, taking me somewhere that I never go before, learning new things, and mostly exploring new surroundings that made me go excited and can’t wait to go

there , and sharing these moments of family trip is a fun idea of being united and having fun together it is exemplified through these informal pictures about a family.

 

CLIMATE CHANGE: STILL THE GREATEST CRISIS OUR WORLD IS FACING

This past year was, in essence, in a statistical tie with 2016 for the hottest on record, with temperatures driven upward by the warming effects of human activities that spew carbon and other greenhouse compounds into the atmosphere. 

Some climate scientists argue, that the 10 warmest years on record have occurred since 2005 — including each of the last seven years — suggesting a steady pace upward that could push the average global temperature to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels within the decade. That, notably, is the level at which scientists believe nature will deliver even more dire consequences than what we’re already experiencing.

So what is the world doing about this? Hardly much of anything at levels sufficient to address the problem. If we don't do anything about it now then when? This has been a long time concern even before I was born but it seems no one has really put stress on this crisis. 

VOLLEYBALL STAR DEANNA WONG LIFTS CHOCO MUCHO TO GAME 1 WIN!!!

 

VOLLEYBALL STAR DEANNA WONG LIFTS CHOCO MUCHO TO GAME 1 WIN!!!

Choco Mucho is on the verge of its first podium finish since entering the Premier Volleyball League in 2019.

The Flying Titans left no stones unturned in the Game One of the bronze medal match, dispatching the Cignal HD Spikers in four sets, 25-17, 25-21, 21-25, 25-22, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on Wednesday.

Still, despite the victory, Choco Mucho star Deanna Wong stressed that the job remains unfinished for the Flying Titans.

“Masaya, pero hindi pa tapos yung trabaho namin. So there’s still one more game and we want to get it,” said Wong after the match.

If Choco Mucho bags bronze on Friday, this will be the team’s highest finish in the league.

The Flying Titans settled for a seventh-place finish in their debut back in the 2019 PVL Open Conference.

The team had the chance to enter the finals in the 2021 Open Conference in the Ilocos Norte bubble. However, it fell to eventual champions Chery Tiggo. Choco Mucho then lost the battle for third series against Petro Gazz, which relegated them to fourth place.

Mapot Base Camp in Canlaon City Negros Oriental

This photo was taken from Mapot Base Camp in Canlaon City Negros Oriental.  It was so memorable when me and my family was planning to hike. We hike this mountain for almost 2hrs since its near from Bulkan Canlaon. We stayed overnight and enjoy the best weather since its my first time staying in the foggy place. Hiking was one of my favorite hobby , because It is one of the thing that makes me feel better. 

Mapot Base Camp is a perfect place for the people who enjoy the nature. We are not just climbing this mountain for the view but we also planting trees for the better of our Mother Nature.  
Your effort is worth it when you climb this mountain. 

BECAUSE OF YOU

 

BECAUSE OF YOU

Online selling comes up on my mind when the pandemic came and gave a great deluge. My partner I planning to invest in a small amount just to be busy with a purpose. This online selling is one of the hardest business for us since we need to take the risk on the items that we choose to sell.
This photo was taken when were preparing the items to sell . We measure the jeans and put a code on it. This kind of business was so hard because you’ll never know if you run out of stocks or not all you need to do is give patience and keep trying . Online selling taught me to be independent in life, it gives me an opportunity to help my family on their daily needs. Though sometimes our sales is weak but still I’m thankful for our daily income.
Online selling taught me to be independent in life, it gives me an opportunity to help my family on their daily needs. Though sometimes our sales is weak but still I’m thankful for our daily income.
Online selling taught me to be independent in life, it gives me an opportunity to help my family on their daily needs. Though sometimes our sales is weak but still I’m thankful for our daily income.

Just Like the Movies

As to have what a banner says on a protest, all disaster movies start with a scientist being ignored. Movies like 2012, Don't Look Up, Deep Impact, Armageddon, etc portrays that the government there only acts when the disaster is near or when they only realize it once they can feel its destructive outcomes to humanity. Scientists have already done their part in voicing out about the upcoming disaster but the people probably just heard about it, not acting on it. Are we gonna end up like those in the movies?

Scientists from different parts of the world have joined hands to hold protests last April 6, 2022, that calls for climate revolution after the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has reported that we only have 3-5 years to look for ways to save Earth from catastrophic disaster. Participating scientists were from Spain, Germany, and Washington, D.C as part of the Scientist Rebellion. They were calling for immediate efforts to stop the usage of non-renewable sources of energy which are fossil fuels, coal, oil, and natural gases. This type of energy emits a massive quantity of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases into our atmosphere making our planet warmer than the usual temperature which results in the rising of seawater levels. However, the desperation of scientists was mauled over by the government. They were arrested like they did something wrong.

The government and corporations should start listening to the cries of the educated and should set aside their capitalistic objectives. They have the power to make significant sustainable efforts to resolve this global issue in three to five years. I understand that you are trying to be as eco-friendly as possible. People trying to use Ecosia to help plant trees, delete emails to decrease the carbon footprint, save water, and other sustainable actions that an ordinary citizen is good however, no matter how eco-friendly you are, your efforts are just mere efforts. It is just a single grain of dust compared to all the sands of Earth. I apologize but this is the truth. Unless we have a full change in our system, we can have an observable change to ease climate change immediately.

"Public disobedience" hearsay. In my opinion, it is not. What the scientists did was a call of desperation to save our only planet. Chaining themselves in public spaces as part of protests is not a crime, ignoring their calls is.  Declare climate emergency now. 

All photos were taken from Facebook. I give credits to the right owners of these photos. 

Editorial Page: Climate change is now unavoidable

The world is rapidly approaching a climate disaster. For many of us this has been obvious for a few years or even a decades. Others, on the other hand have known that a reckoning was coming for a long time.

Global emissions have increased. Decades of deliberate ignorance, political cowardice, cynical denial, and irresponsible procrastination have exacerbated the problem and made it immensely more difficult to fix.

It's too late for action but with luck some of the worst effects of climate change can still be avoided. People all throughout the world are finally acknowledging climate change as a top or very serious danger.

Let us all do our part to raise awareness, because the media has barely touched on it. This is a big problem that needs to be addressed, and everyone should be aware of it.

Please read the information below to find out what we can do to help📣

Ways to help :

• delete unwanted emails

• save electricity

• save water

• drive less

• plant more trees

• avoid smoking

• unplug electronics u don’t use

• use electric fan instead of aircon

• use LED lights

• spread awareness to your family and friends.

APPS WE CAN USE TO HELP:

•IRECYCLE

The name of this application in English already informs us of its use 'I recycle', so it is an app that helps us in the task of domestic recycling. Nowadays, one of the main ecological problems we have is the excess of waste. Many of the things we buy daily come in containers that then go to the trash. IRecycle helps you in this difficult task of reducing waste, offering thousands of ideas to recycle and reuse all types of materials. And not only that, but you can also check in your app what materials are recyclable or not.

•ECOSIA

Is it possible to find a web page and help replant trees? Well thanks to Ecosia, the eco-friendly search engine, is possible and free. Surely like most Internet users, when you do a search on the Internet you use Google, now you can change your habits and use Ecosia. So, at the same time you browse the Internet, you will help to plant trees. Ecosia, which works together with the search engine Bing, donates 80% of the income to non-profit organizations that work for reforestation in different parts of the planet, such as Peru, Indonesia, Madagascar or Burkina Faso.

•GECO AIR

Our commutes contaminate, and although in our day to day we cannot avoid them, we can improve them thanks to Geco Air. This application aims to help us improve our environmental impact in our journeys. It offers personalized advice to improve your driving style. In addition Geco Air takes into account the characteristics of your vehicle, if it is gasoline or diesel, and helps you to know if your mobility is polluting or not.

•JOULEBUG

JouleBug is a great app for making sustainability fun. Users can earn hundreds of badges and pins and accumulate points for practicing environmentally-friendly habits. The app also connects to your utility account to show you how much money you're saving.

•EARTH HERO

Earth Hero makes acting on climate change easy. It helps you take positive practical action in response to the climate emergency while discovering more satisfying ways to live. Earth Hero connects you to a global movement rising to the interconnected crises of climate change and rapid species loss.

•FOREST

Forest is a popular productivity app that helps people beat their phone addiction and manage their time in an interesting and pleasant way. Users can earn credits by not using their cell phones and plant real trees around the world with the credits.

ABANSE NEGRENSE BADMINTON TOURNAMENT OPENS IN SAN CARLOS CITY

 ABANSE NEGRENSE BADMINTON TOURNAMENT OPENS IN SAN CARLOS CITY

 

 

     

 

Governor Bong Lacson led the opening of the two day Negrense Badminton Tournament held in San Carlos City Located at SportComplix in San Julio.Participated in by players from the different LGUs of the province .

The activity was spreaheaded by the Provincial Sports Led by executive assistant  to the Governor and provincial Sports,Coordinator,Tony Agustin.

About the 70 players from the LGUs of Himamaylan,Cadiz,Hinigaran,San Carlos,Talisay,Bago,Silay,Calatrava,Sagay and Bacolod participated in the tournament.The sports competition is composed of Womens Doubles,Men's Doubles and  Mix Doubles(open and level D) and also I am the one that I participated that time I belong the team San Carlos so have fun and enjoy.Governor Lacson said that the provincial government is committed to continue promoting the different sports programs in the province.He argued all participants and organizers to strictly follow health protocols  at all times,for everybody safety.Also joining the opening ceremony,were Executive Assistant IV,Jesus Facondo  Combate,Who represented San Carlos City Mayor Renato Gustilo,and tournament manager,Jay Binas among others.

#ABANSE NEGRENSE SAN CARLOS CITY

  

 

 

 

 

  

 

  Sports is very important in our day to day life.It help improve our health,it keeps up fit,active and makes man moral human beings beacuse it teaches many good qualities like leadership,discipline,team work and planning.It is considered an excellent  stress booster.It also teach the value of time an help an individual to boost his effeciency of work.All national and international games played  through out the world  are source of intertainment  and excitement.One learns spirit of winning in life,when one wants to win he goes ahead in life.

Gabia,Mary Ann E.

Editorial related the climate change

  

            Editorial related the climate change

 

 

Climate change is happening now. Evidences being seen support the fact that the change cannot simply be explained by natural variation. The most recent scientific assessments have confirmed that this warming of the climate system since the mid-20th century is most likely to be due to human activities; and thus, is due to the observed increase in greenhouse gas concentrations from human activities, such as the burning of fossil fuels and land use change. Current warming has increasingly posed quite considerable challenges to man and the environment, and will continue to do so in the future. Presently, some autonomous adaptation is taking place, but we need to consider a more pro-active adaptation planning in order to ensure sustainable development.

 

What does it take to ensure that adaptation planning has a scientific basis? Firstly, we need to be able to investigate the potential consequences of anthropogenic or human induced climate change and to do this, a plausible future climate based on a reliable and accurate baseline (or present) climate must be constructed. This is what climate scientists call a climate change scenario. It is a projection of the response of the climate system to future emissions or concentrations of greenhouse gases and aerosols, and is simulated using climate models. Essentially, it describes possible future changes in climate variables (such as temperatures, rainfall, storminess, winds, etc.) based on baseline climatic conditions.

 

 

The climate change scenarios outputs (projections) are an important step forward in improving our understanding of our complex climate, particularly in the future. These show how our local climate could change dramatically should the global community fail to act towards effectively reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

 

 

Gabia,Mary Ann E.

 

2022 PVL OPEN CONFERENCE

 

After the long battle, CREAMLINE COOL SMASHERS won the championship.  They won against the Petro Gazz Angels with 16-25 in favor with Creamline Cool Smashers.

The first runner up goes to the Petro Gazz Angel.  

The second runner up goes to Cignal with a score of 25-17 against Choco Mucho (who won the third place).

The MVP's are:

• Diana Mae Carlos (conference mvp) from Creamline Cool Smashers.

• Alyssa Valdez (finals mvp) also from Creamline Cool Smashers.

Best setter:

• Maria Angelica Cayuna from Cignal HD Spikers

Best OH (opposite hitter):

• Frances Xinia Molina from Cignal HD Spikers

• Grethcel Soltones from Petro Gazz Angels

Best MB (middle blocker):

• Roselyn Doria from Cignal HD Spikers

• Marivic Velaine Meneses from Cignal HD Spikers

Best Libero:

• Dawn Macandili from F2 Logistics Cargo Movers

Rowland Hall Softball 2022

 

Today, the SOFTBALL TEAM played a Varsity doubleheader against Region 17's #1 team, Altamont. Both games were won by the Longhorns, but our Winged Lions showed significant growth at the plate and in the field!

The team's final home game of the season will be against APA Draper on Wednesday, April 27 at 3:30 p.m. at Sunnyside Park. Come out to support the team and celebrate Senior JEZZIE SAMMONS!

Carina Dayondon: The First Filipina Who Completed the World's Seven Summit

On December 16, 2018, Carina Dayondon had a successful ascent to Vinson Massif, Antarctica, and became the first Filipina to complete the World's Seven Summits.

Vinson Massif, which rose 16,050 feet (4,892 meters) above sea level, was the tallest peak on the Antarctic continent and became Dayondon's last stop in completing the most challenging feat of a mountaineer.

She was also one of the first women to climb Mt. Everest via traverse hike -  they climb across one route and came down by another. Along with her team, they started ascent on Tibet, China and descended through Nepal.

Below is the timeline for Dayondon's journey to world's seven summit:

2006 – Denali (6190m), North America
2007 – Everest (8850m), Asia
2013 – Elbrus (5642m), Europe
2014 – Mount Kosciuszko (2,228 meters), Australia
2015 – Mt Kilimanjaro (5895m), Africa
2018 – Mt. Aconcagua (6962m), South America

Adventure in Toreno

 

As part of our experienced with my workmates before in LDR company, our manager did look for a place where we held our Christmas party. We know that during December most of places or resort are fully booked due to some events, so our manager decided to visit Toreno he went there to informed and asked for reservation, it was such a nice place to hang out, a place for team building, relaxation and family bonding. The resort is located in Sitio Bunga , Municipality of Don Salvador Benedicto. 

It is almost 2 to 3 hours traveling from San Carlos City Negros Occidental to Don Salvador Benedicto, when entering the resort you can see beautiful statues that attracts our vision and a statue that greets all visitors Buena's Dias. We have our exchanging gifts there after lunch and we enjoyed singing karaoke and at the same time swimming. It was unexpectedly happened that our manager wanted us to stay there until 9 am in the morning to enjoy our party. I texted my parents first for the awareness, later that night we took some games like local games and then after we took some rest, we sleep in the cottage because the rooms are reserved it was a very cold night but that was my greatest and amazing travel  so far. It was the best and memorable ever.

Lee Gralto's Hidden Paradise Resort: A paradise found

Lee Gralto's Hidden Paradise Resort: A paradise found

Sipaway Island is undeniably one of the best tourists destinations in my hometown, San Carlos City, Negros Occidental. It is just a 15-minute boat ride away from the city and the fare is very cheap costing only twenty pesos per person. People in our city goes to the Island for a quick vacation or simply for a quick dive to it's clear crystal waters which will definitely wash away all the tiredness and stress of hustling during the weekdays. I personally visit the Island almost every weekend for I am a huge fan of free diving. I always thought that I've already visited all the beautiful beaches and resorts in this Island but little did I know that there is this one resort that lies at the back part of the Island which is seldom visited due to it's far location and very limited access. You can only reach it by boat if it's high tide. If it's low tide you will have to ride a tricycle from the Island's port called "Dapdap" to Lee Gralta's Hidden Paradise Resort which may take up to 15-20 minutes.

Although it is farther compared to other resorts in the Island, all the hassle and expense will be worth it once you see the beauty of the place. It is indeed a hidden paradise. The owner of the resort, Madam Lee Gralto, is a huge fan of martial arts. As a matter of fact she is a black belter and has a huge passion in teaching children who lives in the Island martial arts for free. 

The place is huge and it is surrounded with colorful flowers. Imagine waking up to the same scenery every day. I am jealous of the people who lives here. They are so lucky to have this place to enjoy for the rest of their lives.

The rooms are very clean and comfortable. You can choose from single to family sized rooms, fan or airconditioned they definitely have it all! Their staffs are very accommodating and welcoming, you will surely feel at home. What I love the most about the place is you can bring your pets with you. I'm a dog person, I treat my dogs like family so whenever I go to a vacation I always make sure no one gets left behind and thankfully, the resort allows you to bring your pets no matter how small or big they are!

Oh how I wish I could stay here forever! This is a vacation place I surely recommend. If you are from San Carlos or anywhere in the Philippines, add this place to your bucket list and I assure you, you will never regret such an awesome experience!

Carmela D. Siroy, 2022

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A Day Well Spent

Catching Sunrise

 

My Travelouge

 

  "  Remember as long as you are,breathing it's never to  late to start a new beginning"         

While you  traveling  it is a memories that we build again,so enjoy and have fun!

 

               Beach at Sipaway  Island Negros Occidental

                     

 

 My travelouge about this ,life is like an Island is very laidback. Thier are no bars and night life so if you want to enjoy from away the hustle and bustle of the city sipaway is the right place for you. So sipaway island white sand beaches fresh water supply on the island comes San Carlos City.So if you want to enjoy more come and visit so amaze in Sipaway Island.

 

 

      Rice Terraces in Don Salvador Benidecto

 

This rice terraces in Don Salvador Benidecto If you want to enjoy and visit,you must love  because it's so nice to see the rice, the air it's so cold,and fesh, your experience is unforgettable,so what are you waiting for come and enjoy have fun😍

 

                                        Vito Churh

              Vito Church It is believed that the church grant prayers and wishes.I can't tell how true it is but anyone I know who speaks about Vito Church say the same thing.Most people I know simply call it "Vito Church" where the miraculous icon of St. Vincent Ferrer is enshrined. And so it is formally known as San Vicente Ferrer Church.  Located in Sagay City, province of Negros Occidental. Devotees flock the church every Friday and it is very crowded especially on a First Friday mass. Last weak when we visit  in Vito church you enjoy to see the Statio,may people go there,to attend mass and it is memorable to me when we go there you excel your problem through prayer.

Gabia,Mary Ann E.

BSED ENGLISH lll

Where Thy Heart is Alive and Free

Adventures weren't just a mere event for me; it is vital like how a creature needs the sun, like how a baby needs its mother, and like how we need to breathe to stay alive. For a town girl like me, who lived for adventures, who want to experience different kinds of fun, and who dreamt of utopia in this big gloomy world, every little adventures count, and even if I live in a secluded part of the country, adventures were everywhere if you walk in the shoes of a wanderer. 

I was only 16 when I realized that I don't want to live in boredom. I want something fresh and real; I want something freeing. Things that make your heart beats so fast because of that restlessness before the adventure begins wherein anxiety and anticipation are tangled together. This is all because I have read a short story called "Something Spectacular". The story doesn't really talk about travels but the desire of a person to be brave in chasing one's dream and to be free from the harsh chains of reality. So I decided to chase mine too after reading that story.

I was 19 when I started going out with my friends. When I say out, I meant out of the city. My parents allowed me to experience the beautiful things of the world. So when I was 20, I already had collective memories to share in this travelogue. I already experienced my first overnight at a friend's house, my first camping in the woods at Punao Riverside, my first early morning sneaking out to watch the sunrise in Calatrava, my first sunrise and sunset at a beach overnight on Sipaway Island, my first bonfire, my first coral watching at Vallehermoso, my first journey to a falls at Alinsyawan Falls, my first out of town getaway in Don Salvador Benedicto, my ever recent first minor hike and tree planting activity at The Hobbit in Talisay City, and many more! 

I would like to add more experiences in the future because I know this is what kept my heart alive and free. From mountains, cities, forests, beaches, sunrise, sunsets, and starry skies, and even the simplest sight of a foggy meadow, I want all of them to define me. I don't like to waste my days sitting in front of papers and inks instead I want to chase dreams and run for adventures until I run out of energy. I got to have to do this we never know what the future holds. We might die today or tomorrow so we might as well do everything that we can do while we are still here. 

All adventure begins with being brave. I am becoming one, how about you?