Ateneo Online Bulletin 2010 Redirect

Please visit: http://ateneoonlinebulletin2010.blogspot.com/
for the updated bulletin.

Thank you very much.

Dr. Darwin D. Yu Wins Search for Most Outstanding Finance Educator

Dr. Darwin D. Yu, Associate Professor, Finance & Accounting
Department, and Chair, Leadership and Strategy Department, of the John
Gokongwei School of Management, was awarded the Rafael B. Buenaventura
Most Outstanding Finance Educator last February 27, 2008 at Bangko
Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) in the nation-wide search organized jointly
by the Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines (FINEX) and
Citi. FINEX is an association of about 700 finance executives, while
Citi is the world's largest financial services company. Rafael B.
Buenaventura served as the ninth BSP Governor, and the first
Filipino chief executive officer of Citibank Philippines. The search
culminated in 5 regional winners, one each from Mindanao, Visayas, and
Luzon outside NCR, and two from NCR. From among the regional winners,
the Most Outstanding Finance Educator was chosen.

The award aims to honor the finance education profession, to recognize
the outstanding qualities and contributions of finance teachers, to
inspire teachers to achieve excellence in finance education, and to
actively promote finance education to make college graduates more
competitive in the global work force.

Our warmest congratulations to Dr. Darwin D. Yu.

Support for the Sumilao Farmers

On March 1, Saturday, 144 farmers would be arriving in Manila to
prepare for the "much-anticipated" march around Malacañang to call on
GMA to enforce its decision revoking the land conversion by isuuing a
cease and desist order on SMFI.

The march around Malacañang would be entitled MARTSA or March for
Agrarian Reform, Truth, Social Justice and Accountability. Everyday,
beginning March 3, the farmers would march from 7am until 6pm.
Afterwards, they would proceed to Caritas, which would serve as their
camp while the MARTSA is on ongoing.

In line with this, we would like to once again ask for your support
for our brothers from Sumilao, Bukidnon by donating any of the
following:

* 144 pieces of mats or banig

* 7 gas stoves and gas

* cooking utensils (i.e. 7 na malalaking kawali, 14 na kaldero, 7
sandok and 160 plates)

U can also sponsor either their lunch or dinner. A meal will cost Php
11, 200 (P70 x 160 pax). It would also be better if you can join them
during their meals in Caritas.

Please call our local numbers 5090 or 5091 if you wish to donate.

Thank you!

Science and Engineering Week

The School of Science and Engineering invites everyone to the
activities we have lined up for SOSE week - March 3-8:

March 3:
Poster Presentations by the Semi-finalists for the SOSE Awards for
Outstanding Undergraduate and Graduate Student Research - 4:30 pm, SEC
C Foyer.

The posters will be on exhibit until March 8.

March 4:
Oral Presentations by the Finalists for the SOSE Awards for Student
Research - 4:30 pm, PCI Bank Lecture Hall

March 5:
BPI-DOST Science Awards 2008
Our Awardees:
Cesare Mikhail R. Cejas - BS/MS Chemistry
Carole M. Loable - BS/MS Chemistry
Timothy James L. Yusun - BS Mathematics
Awarding ceremonies at 3:00 pm, Escaler Hall

March 7:
SOSE Awards for Outstanding Student Research - announcement of winners
and awarding ceremonies at 4:30 pm, Escaler Hall

March 8:
Open House for Accepted Freshmen, 8 am to 5 pm.
Plenary Sessions will be held in Leong Hall Auditorium

Checks Request Processing

Date : February 26, 2008

To : University Community

From : Central Accounting Office

Subject: Checks Request Processing
______________________________________________________________________________

For your convenience, we wish to inform you that beginning March 1, 2008, our
Accounts Payable Section will inform you when your check is ready for pick up
or release through SMS or text message. In order to do this, please indicate
the CELL PHONE NUMBER OF THE PAYEE on the space provided in the Order for a
Check.

Please be reminded that the processing time for your check requests is two [2]
working days from the time the CAO receives your check requests, provided that
the necessary documents and information are provided. Once your check is
prepared, please allow for one more working day for your check to be approved
and signed by authorized check signatories.

Please be reminded also of the 12:00 NOON-cut-off-time for receiving your
check request. All check requests received after the cut-off are considered
received on the following day. Similarly, all check requests received on
Saturdays are considered received on the following Monday.

Please be guided accordingly. Thank you very much.



Maritess A. Borromeo
Supervisor, Accounts Payable



Noted by:


Mrs. Leonora P. Wijangco
Director, Central Accounting Office

Web news update (27 February)

Web news update (27 February)



For the latest bulletins, news and features on the Ateneo, visit the official university Web site: http://www.ateneo.edu. This week's home page stories:





President’s Corner

* GC35 Update: Pope tells Jesuits 'The Church needs you'

News

* Ateneo-Japan Radio Ltd. collaboration: Goodbye WIPAS, welcome WiMAX
* Ateneo reaps accolades at Jessup national round
* AGS-DISCS software modules help make AP and Filipino more interesting



Features

* Wish fulfillment in Impy Pilapil’s interactive installation “12 Human Senses”
* Busina (A primer)
* A statement from economists of the Ateneo de Manila University



Sports

* Sign up for the Summer 2008 sports modules - ACC, AJBA, AFC, ABS
* Blue Booters Bulletin #12: Life, death, and Ateneo football
* Blue Booters Bulletin #11: Awakenings, A Gambit, and Grand Theft (UAAP Updates)
* 10th Inter-MBA Challenge kicks off



Announcements

* BlueRep presents "Bat Boy The Musical", March 7
* Interfaith Rally, Feb. 29
* Tutok Kargado Video Screenings
* Symposium and film showing on truths and memories of World War II, March 18 and 19



What’s new inside?

o Situation Report – Feb. 27 (University Physical Plant)

o Ateneo Golf Club Launch ( Alumni Events)

o Five key lessons I’ve learned since I came down from the hill (Alumni News)

o "Teddies" awarded to outstanding AHS student orgs (High School)

o Reflecting on Juniors' Prom 08 (High School)

o Juniors' Prom "Deroulez" a great success! (High School)





Visit your Unit Homepage for updates. Check out 'Ateneo this week' for weekly campus activities. We welcome news, features, and announcements from the Ateneo community. Please send your materials to commpr@admu.edu.ph. Thank you!

The Pathways kids are going places literally!

Dear Friend,

We'd like to share with you some of our students' recent successes:

ARCHIE DOLIT (V-BS ECE, ADMU) was part of the Ateneo team that won
Second Place in the recent SMART-SWEEP contest held in Cebu. They win
a cash prize of P 300,000 and Ateneo receives an equivalent amount in
the form of grants.
The SWEEP Innovation and Excellence Awards is one of SMART?s major
initiatives under SWEEP, its pioneering industry-academe partnership
that seeks to help raise the level of technology and engineering
education in the country.
REGINALD BUENO (II-BS Educational Psychology, DLSU) will be a Student
Ambassador going on a 10-day visit to Japan as part of the Japan-East
Asia Network of Exchange for Students and Youths (JENESYS) Programme.

Reggie was selected by the National Youth Commission in conjunction
with the Japan International Cultural Center (JICC) of the Embassy of
Japan and the Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE).

The JENESYS Programme, funded by the Japanese Government and in
partnership with the ASEAN Secretariat, aims to deepen understanding
of the different facets of the Japanese society including politics,
diplomacy, economics and culture and to form the basis of future
vision and construct firm solidarity among Asian countries which will
promote mutual understanding of the future generation of ASEAN and
East Asia Summit member countries.

MITCHIE BONCODIN (II-AB International Studies, Miriam College) will
spend her first semester of junior year at the Royal Melbourne
Institute of Technology (RMIT), University of Australia on full
scholarship! Miriam College's International Studies Department
nominated Mitchie after going through comprehensive screening and
deliberations on the entire sophomore batch of IS majors at Miriam
College.

Archie, Reggie and Mitchie are just some of the students nurtured by
the Pathways program since they were in high school. Through our
academic and self-enhancement programs and the partnerships we have
forged with universities, foundations and like-minded individuals, we
now see these students slowly grow into confident, successful young
adults now giving pride not just to their families, but to their
schools and the country as well!

Archie Dolit and Reggie Bueno are scholars under the Offices of
Admission & Aid of the Ateneo de Manila University and De La Salle
University respectively.

Mitchie Boncodin is a scholar of the JCAP Program. JCAP was initiated
by US-based Filipina and distinguished Miriam alum, Dr. Josefina
Jayme-Card as a way of her giving back to the Philippines. Ayala
Foundation and Ateneo-Pathways to Higher Education manage the program
in the Philippines.
These organizations along with the many young volunteers who mentored
them since high school are just some of the many people we have to
thank for enabling Archie, Reggie and Mitchie to shine. It just
confirms our belief that it takes an entire village to raise a child
and look at them now!

Congratulations to you Archie, Reggie and Mitchie! We are all very
proud of you!

Supporting a Pathways student?s allowance through college costs only P
12,000 per year (or P 1,000 a month), while sponsoring a high school
student through our two-month summer school program ? Alay ni Ignacio
(ANI) costs only P 1,500 per student.

Pathways to Higher Education is a five-year old education reform
program of the Ateneo de Manila University. To date, it has helped
bridge over 500 deserving but financially challenged students to
quality colleges and universities while nurturing another 500 high
school students to enter and complete college and contribute
positively to society.

For more information, you can check out our website:
www.pathwaysphilippines.org or email us at info.pathways@gmail.com

Sincerely,


Solvie T. Nubla
Pathways to Higher Education
Ateneo de Manila University

Tel: 426-6001 local 4048 - 4049
Telefax: 920-0153
Website: www.pathwaysphilippines.org

SITUATION REPORT - Wednesday, 27 February 2008

SITUATION REPORT
(Wednesday, 27 February 2008)



The Situation Report of 27 February 2008, with relevant photos, is posted at
http://www.admu.edu.ph/index.php?p=120&type=2&sec=26&aid=4888

It may also be downloaded as a Word file from http://www.ateneo.edu/upp/sitrep_doc/Sitrep_270208.doc





POWER: Bellarmine Field will not have power till the 3rd week of March. Replacement cables will be delivered on the 2nd week of March. The good news is that power in Bellarmine Field will be restored before the Blue Roast and the Commencement Exercises.



The damaged cables being subjected to megger tests and found not safe to be used.



SECURITY: At 9:10 a.m. Tuesday, 19 February SG WILFREDO P FLORANO & SG CRESENTE O NITUDA called for assistance on seeing an L300 with the engine on fire at the Grade School Lane . University Physical Plant personnel JOSEPHY ALMOSERA, EUGINE BULATAO, FIDEL MANAOG, HIGINO HERMANO, CESAR BALBOS and DAMIAN PALMERO rushed to put out the fire. The fire was believed due to faulty electrical wiring. Nobody was injured.



Unlocked cars: The number of cars found unlocked in the Loyola Heights campus is still alarming.



Two cars were found unlocked at the Northwest carpark at night with valuables inside. This is really a clear invitation to be robbed of valuables including laptops.

Summary of Unlocked Cars

4 to 9 Feb.
Total (T)= 35
North carpark (NC) = 4
East carpark (EC) = 8
Central carpark (CC) = 14
Bellarmine carpark (BC) = 5
Diversion Carpark (DC) = 4

11 to 16 Feb.
T = 50
NC = 20
EC = 8
CC = 14
BC = 5
DC = 3

18 to 23 Feb.
T = 36
NC = 0
EC = 13
CC = 11
BC = 3
DC = 9

Motorists are URGED to lock their vehicles while they are parked or after parking them.



At 11:20 a.m. last Wednesday, 20 February three males were accosted by Loyola Schools guard SG FERNANDO G PEROCHE at the Quad area for not wearing their ID. While they claimed to be Ateneo students, they could not produce any ID. They were invited to the security office where they admitted that they were not Ateneo students. In the presence of ADSA personnel, they were released and warned not to loiter on campus.



1. 1:15 p.m., Monday 18 Feb.: MS AIMEE BENJI C. TAN found a cell phone in the Rizal Library Computer Lab. She turned it over to campus security. Owner of the cell phone claimed it at the security office on Wednesday, 20 February.



2. 4:40 p.m., Monday, 18 Feb.: SG ADAR L TAGUINOD found a laptop inside CTC 103. Claimed by the owner at 5:15 p.m. of the same day.



3. 7:10 p.m., Monday, 18 Feb.: SG JOSE F JAMANDRE found a laptop inside CTC 305. Claimed by the owner at 7:25 p.m. of the same day.



4. 12:05 p.m. Wednesday, 20 Feb.: SG LEO B MADRIGUERA found wallet with cash and ATM and credit cards in SOM JSEC mall. Claimed by the owner at 4:40 p.m. of the same day.



5. 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, 20 Feb.: JOSEPH S BANHAO found a laptop, iPod and books inside a backpack in Gonzaga waiting shed. Owner claimed the backpack at 6:50 a.m. of Thursday, 21 February.



6. 4:23 p.m. Thursday, 21 Feb.: MR. RICK DU found the wallet inside the Blue Eagle Gym. This was claimed by the owner at 5:00 p.m. Friday, 22 Feb.



7. 3:30 p.m. Saturday, 23 Feb.: MR. SONY PEREZ driver of LPTODA green tricycle 197 found a cell phone inside the sidecar of his tricycle. The honest tricycle driver turned it over to campus security. It was claimed by the owner at 4:20 p.m. of the same day.



TRAFFIC: Concrete barriers at the U-turn slots are structurally stronger than a speeding SUV. This was proven last Friday, 22 February at the U-turn under the Gate 2.5 pedestrian footbridge. The lady driver of a northbound SUV inadvertently hit five of the concrete barriers when she dozed off while driving at 1:30 a.m. The air bag saved her from injuries.



Campus security responded to the accident and extended assistance to the victim. This is done by security in all cases of accidents in front of Ateneo.



A High School parent who was involved in a similar accident last Thursday, 31 January wrote to campus security and commended the action of the guards who instinctively extended assistance to victims of the U-turn barriers in the area.


ldm270208

Please email comments to iescuadro@ateneo.edu
Visit the University Physical Plant website at http://www.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=472

AMPC Announcements

A. AMPC Announcement re Dividends and Rebates - 08 March 2008



AMPC GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Date: Saturday, 08 March 2008
Venue: AMPC Dining Area
PROGRAM
8 am-12 noon REGISTRATION
12 noon BLESSING OF FOOD
LUNCH
ELECTION
BUSINESS MEETING

· Call of Meeting to Order
· Proof of Due Notice
· Certification of Quorum
· Consideration of the Minutes of 2007 General Assembly
· Chair’s Report
· Treasurer’s Report and Report on Audited Statements of
Financial Condition and Operation
· Discussion/acceptance of Reports

ELECTION RESULTS
ADJOURNMENT
Distribution of Dividends and Patronage Rebates
1. ALL AMPC MEMBERS ARE INVITED
However, non-AMPC members, spouses and children of AMPC members may NOT join any of the General Assembly activities

2. EARLY REGISTRATION AND VOTING
Some members (for example, workers who work in Makati) may not be able to attend the GA. They will be allowed to register and vote before the GA provided they submit a Certification from
their supervisor stating that they have to work on March 8 and cannot be present during the GA.

3. ELECTION
All ballots must be dropped in the ballot box by 1 pm.

4. RAFFLE
- Only AMPC members who have registered and are present during the GA raffle may claim their prizes. If they are not registered, they will not be qualified to win the raffle.
- AMPC members who have to leave the GA because they have to work must SUBMIT a Certification from their Supervisor stating that they are on OFFICIAL DUTY. A box will be placed on the
registration table for these Certifications. Please put them inside this box during the registration period.
- Major prizes will be drawn using the RAFFLE STUBS that members must fill up during registration. Raffle stubs which are unsigned and do not have complete information will not be honored.
- Minor prizes will be drawn using REGISTRATION NUMBERS assigned to each member. Please write down your name at the back.

5. DIVIDENDS AND REBATES
* The following will be distributed at the end of the GA:
8% dividend on members' shareholdings
13% patronage rebate
* Members who submitted their receipts BEFORE THE JANUARY 31ST DEADLINE AND WHO ATTEND THE GA will receive their dividends and rebates AT THE END OF THE GA.
* Members who submitted their receipts BEFORE THE JANUARY 31ST DEADLINE AND DO NOT ATTEND THE GA may claim their dividends and rebates from the AMPC Office
anytime from 8 am to 5 pm on FRIDAY, MARCH 28.
* Members who submitted their receipts AFTER THE JANUARY 31ST DEADLINE AND WHO ATTEND THE GA will receive their dividends at the end of the GA but may claim their
rebates between Monday-Friday April 21-25.
* Members who submitted their receipts AFTER THE JANUARY 31ST DEADLINE AND DO NOT ATTEND THE GA may claim their dividends and rebates between
Monday-Friday April 21-25.
* For members whose shareholdings are below P5,000: you will receive your rebates.
However, your dividends will be credited to your capital build-up. An official receipt will be issued for this.

Manner of payment: CASH - if below P1,000 CHECK - if P1,000 and above
These procedures are consistent with what was done in previous years.

FOR THE INFORMATION OF OFFICES (PRIVILEGED PATRONS)
The patronage rebates of offices whose shareholdings are P15,000 will be given out. A check will be issued to the unit or department head. If it is to be made out to a representative of the
unit, the unit or department head should submit a letter authorizing the AMPC to do so.
The dividends and patronage rebates of offices whose share capital is below P15,000 will be credited to their shareholdings. An official receipt will be given in acknowledgment of this.

6. ATTENDANCE IN THE GA
Attendance in the General Assembly is a requirement if you want to retain your MIGS status. Those who do not attend the GA for two consecutive years without a valid reason will lose their MIGS
status on the third year. This will mean:
* loss of eligibility to be nominated for an elective position in the AMPC Board and the 3 elective AMPC Committees (Audit and Inventory Committee, Credit Committee, Election Committee)
* loss of privilege to vote
Members who are unable to attend may address their letter to the Chair of the AMPC Board of Directors, care of the AMPC office. Or you may email the Chair at ampc@admu.edu.ph


B. Announcement for AMPC Patrons with Outstanding Accounts

ATENEO DE MANILA MULTI-PURPOSE COOPERATIVE


The following Resolutions were passed by the AMPC Board of Directors during its Meeting yesterday, 27 February 2008:

Board Resolution No. 2008.11 The Patronage Refund of Departments/Offices with outstanding receivables will be witheld until payment has been made.

Board Resolution No. 2008.12 Starting Saturday, 1 March 2008, the AMPC will be charging 1% per month for the receivables that are thirty days overdue.

Truths and memories of WWII

ACAS and the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)
cordially invite you and your students to a symposium and film showing on

TRUTHS AND MEMORIES OF WORLD WAR II: THE NANJING MASSACRE AND THE BATTLE FOR
MANILA

March 18 and 19, 2008, Ateneo de Manila University, Loyola Heights campus

PROGRAMME

March 18 at Escaler Hall

1:30 – 3:20 NHK documentary, “Battle for Manila: A Month to the Scorched
Earth”
3:20 – 3:30 Coffee break
3:30 – 4:30 Lecture: “Battle for Manila, a Japanese View”
Satoshi Nakano, Ph.D., Hitotsubashi University
4:30 – 5:30 Comments and discussion to be led by Ricardo Trota Jose, Ph.D.,
University of the Philippines,Diliman


March 19 at Faura Audio Visual Room

1:30 – 2:30 A film about the Nanjing Massacre
2:30 – 2:45 Coffee break
2:45 – 3:20 Comments by Attorney Hiroshi Oyawa
3:30 – 4:20 Lecture: “Achievements and Lessons of the Nanjing Incident
International Symposium 2007”
Tokuji Kasahara, professor, Tsuru University
4:30 – 5:20 Comments and discussion to be led by
Lydia N. Yu Jose, Ph.D., Ateneo de Manila University

Snacks will be served and we need to know how much to serve. For this, we
shall appreciate it if you could let us know if you are coming on one or both
days and how many of your students we should expect. Please call or fax Marian
at 426-4326. You may also email acas@admu.edu.ph. Thank you very much


. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

LYDIA N. YU JOSE, Ph.D.
Director
ATENEO CENTER FOR ASIAN STUDIES (ACAS)

School of Social Sciences, Loyola Schools
3rd Floor, Social Sciences Building
Loyola Heights, Quezon City 1108
PHILIPPINES
Tel. : (632) 426-6001 locals 5208, 5209, 5248
Fax : (632) 426-4326; 426-6001 local 5280
Email: acas@admu.edu.ph
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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BlueREP Presents BAT BOY THE MUSICAL!

BlueREPERTORY
on its 16th year
presents

BAT BOY
THE MUSICAL

Story and Book Keythe Farley & Brian Fleming
Music & Lyrics Laurence O'Keefe

Straight from the tabloid headlines comes BAT BOY, a dark and funny critically-acclaimed rock musical about love and mutilation.

Bat Boy The Musical chronicles the story of a boy with bat-like ears and needle teeth, who is found in a cave and is later adopted by a human family that tries to teach him the ways of a civilized society. Bat Boy's struggle to be "human" and to be accepted is at the core of this moving and surprisingly hilarious modern day musical.

Leading the talented cast is Marvin Ong as Bat Boy together with Laura Cabochan as his foster mother, Meredith. With direction and choreography by Repertory Philippines veteran Robbie Guevara (Fiddler On The Roof), musical direction by Laura Cabochan, and lights and sounds design by Voltaire De Jesus, Bat Boy promises to be a bloody, heart-racing musical unlike anything that BlueREPERTORY has done before.

BAT BOY The Musical plays on the week of March 7
at the Fine Arts Exhibit Hall, Ateneo de Manila University.

This production is brought to you by Havaianas and Orange Segment, the official print media partner of Bat Boy, together with KC De Venecia Foundation, Mary Grace, and Tree's Company.

For Details and Ticket Reservations, contact Hannah at 0922-894617.

Exciting Workshops!

A. Ateneo CORD's Managing Effective Meeting Workshop, March 5, 2008 (Special Price for Ateneo Offices!)

The Ateneo Center for Organization Research and Development


Invites you to the

Managing Effective Meeting Workshop


The Managing Effective Meeting Workshop is a one-day course that will help participants gain a better appreciation of effective meetings and provide them with the necessary tools for better management of meetings.


At the end of the program, participants are expected to:

1. Describe the meeting process and enumerate their roles/responsibilities as facilitators

2. Develop skills in creating marketing materials for meeting.

3. Differentiate effective and ineffective meetings

4. Identify ways of handling meetings effectively

5. Understand how individual differences can be managed for more productive meetings


Module Description


Module I: Before the Meeting

Participants will learn about major considerations in a meeting – identifying the participants and the facilitator of the meeting as well as the other administrative preparations for a meeting.

* Preparing and marketing the meeting agenda
* Profiling your participants and the facilitator for the meeting



Module 2: During the Meeting

In this module, the participants will be guided on how to improve their skills as facilitators during meetings.

* Communication and Listening Skills of the facilitator of the meeting
* Managing Group Dynamics
* Negotiation and Conflict Management Skills



Module 3: After the Meeting

A deeper understanding of what works better would bring about productive ways of pl ann ing for future meetings.

* Assessment of the output of the meeting
* Next steps



Schedule: March 5, 2008
Venue: TBA



Program Fee: P 4,000 inclusive of materials and meals
* Special Price for ATENEO OFFICES - P3,800 only

For interested parties, please fax or email the attached registration form to Ateneo CORD:

Tel No: 426-5931
Telefax No: 426-6065
Email: ateneocord@admu.edu.ph

Hurry and reserve now! Limited slots available!


Ateneo Center for Organization Research and Development
2/F Hoffner Building , Social Development Complex,
Ateneo de Manila University,
Katipunan Road, Loyola Heights ,
Quezon City, Philippines
Tel: (02) 426-6282 and 426-5931
Fax: (02) 426-6065
Email: ateneocord@admu.edu.ph
Website: http://cord.ateneo.edu


B. Summer 2008: Nihongo for Young People

Japanese Studies Program
Ateneo de Manila University

Summer Program 2008

NIHONGO FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
Basic Japanese Language

What is Nihongo for Young People?

Established in 1966, the Japanese Studies Program of Ateneo de Manila
University has been providing quality education on Japanese language. Nihongo
for Young People is part of our outreach program that is open to young people
from 12 to 18 years old. Our goal is to promote the understanding of Japan
through its language in the young generation.


What can I learn?

Nihongo for Young People is a course for beginners. It focuses on basic
communication skills, particularly through speaking and listening. The course
also introduces a basic knowledge of Japanese characters for everyday use in
Japan.

At the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Use basic Japanese in a variety of everyday situations
- Express your ideas in simple Japanese
- Understand what you are told in Japanese
- Recognize basic Japanese characters, especially Hiragana


When and where will it be?

Period: March 31 - April 11, Monday - Friday
Time : 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Venue : Natividad Galang Conference Room
H.V. Dela Costa Building
Loyola Heights Campus,
Ateneo de Manila University
Quezon City


REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT

- Please send registration form by fax, email or mail one week before the class
starts.
- Payment is 3,000 pesos including handouts and other materials.
- If paying in check, please make it payable to Ateneo de Manila University.
- Payment may also be deposited at the Ateneo bank account.
- Accomplish the Deposit slip in three copies.
- Fill out the slip clearly and provide the following information:
Bank : Metro Bank
Account Number : 559-3-55900031-1
Account Name : Ateneo de Manila University
(Below the account name, please write: JAPANESE LANGUAGE COURSE.)
- Send the original copy of the validated deposit slips or fax a copy to the
Japanese Studies Program, Ateneo de Manila University.


For details, please contact us at:
Japanese Studies Program
Ateneo de Manila University
School of Social Sciences
Room 209, Ricardo & Dr. Rosita Leong Hall
Katipunan Road, Loyola Heights
Quezon City 1108
Telefax: 426-4326 | Phone: 426-6001 local 5248
c/o Marian Salvador
Email: japanese@admu.edu.ph


...................................................................
Hiroko Nagai-Yabut, Ph.D.
Director
Japanese Studies Program
2/F Ricardo and Dr. Rosita Leong Hall
School of Social Sciences
Ateneo de Manila University
Loyola Heights, Quezon City
Telephone: (632) 426-6001 local 5248
Facsimile: (632) 426-4326
Email: japanese@admu.edu.ph

Summer 2008 Academic Adivisement Schedule for Education Students

EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Summer 2008
ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT SCHEDULE

March 4, 2008 (Tuesday) - 4:00-5:00 p.m.
March 5, 2008 (Wednesday)- 4:00-5:00 p.m.
March 8, 2008 (Saturday)- 8:30a.m.-12:00nn
March 11, 2008 (Tuesday)- 4:00-5:00 pm.
March 12, 2008 (Wednesday)-4:00-5:00 p.m.
March 13, 2008 (Thursday)- 4:00-5:00 p.m


Please sign-up with FE MALLILLIN.



Dr. Ma. Celeste T. Gonzalez
Chair, Education Department

Invitation to the DISCS Programming Open

The Department of Information Systems and Computer Science cordially invites all undergraduate students to participate in the DISCS Programming Open!

Date: March 1
Time: 1:00 to 5:00
Venue: Faura Hall, Room 223

An individual programming competition, participants will be given four hours to solve up to 8 problems. The individual who completes solves the most problems in the least amount of time wins.

First prize: P5,000
Second prize: P3,000
Third prize: P2,000

Registration forms are available at the DISCS office at F209.

Talks and Seminars

A. Politics and the Responsibility of the Christian (LST THEO HOUR)

On the occasion of the 95th birth anniversary of Paul Ricoeur,
Loyola School of Theology
invites you to

Politics
and the Responsibility
of the Christian:
A Glimpse into the Thought of Paul Ricoeur


a Theological Hour with
Dr. Leovino Garcia


27 February 2008, Wednesday
10:15 a.m.
LST Cardinal Sin Center


B. Research Seminar: Some Flaws in Contemporary Macroeconomic Policy Analysis

Some Flaws in Contemporary Macroeconomic Policy Analysis:
Illustrations with reference to Australia

Dodo J. Thampapillai
Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
National University of Singapore

ABSTRACT: This paper deals with the conceptualization of environmental
capital (KN) as an explicit argument in frameworks that exposit
economic growth and performance. The omission of KN represents a major
flaw in macroeconomic policy analysis because the recognition of KN
affects the determination of productive capacity. Empirical
illustrations are offered with reference to Australia , Korea and the
United States . In the case of the Australian economy, policy
decisions are possibly being evaluated on income domains that exceed
the productive capacity dictated by KN.

Dodo J. Thampapillai is Professor at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public
Policy and holds a Personal Chair in Environmental Economics at
Macquarie University, Sydney, and an Adjunct Professorship in
Environmental Economics at the Swedish University of Agricultural
Sciences at Uppsala. In March 2005, he was included in the list of
Eminent Environmental Economists by the UNESCAP to speak at the
Environmental Economics Symposium as part of the Fifth Ministerial Meetings on
Environment and Development at Seoul, Republic of Korea. Professor
Thampapillai has over 80 publications including seven books and nine
refereed monographs. He was also awarded the DFG Professorship
(University of Kiel, Germany 1999/2000) and SLU visiting Professorship
(Sweden- 1999/2000). He teaches macroeconomics and economic policy in
a global economy.

Date: February 28, 2008, Thursday
Time: 4:30-6:00PM
Venue: Ricardo Leong Center for Chinese Studies Conference Room (Rm. 206)
Ricardo and Dr. Rosita Leong Hall

For further information, please contact the Department of Economics at
loc. 5221-5222.


C. NUS Visit to Ateneo

Web news update (21 February)

For the latest bulletins, news and features on the Ateneo, visit the official university Web site: http://www.ateneo.edu. This week's home page stories:



BULLETIN



o The deadline for Ateneo School of Medicine & Public Health (ASMPH) student applications for SY 2008-2009 is March 31, 2008. Please call ASMPH at 635-9804 or 706-3086 for information.



NEWS



o AGS-DISCS software modules help make AP and Filipino more interesting

o Fr. Carlos Abesamis, Jesuit liberation theologian, 74


FEATURES



o Lessons from a Nobel laureate (Linked to INQUIRER.net)

o Statement of the Department of Political Science on the ZTE-NBN controversy

o Reclaiming our humanity (Homily delivered by Fr. Manoling Francisco, SJ)

o The moment for communal action for truth, justice and hope (Watch & Pray Movement)

o SLB's statement on the ongoing Senate probe of the NBN-ZTE deal

o Databases on trial at Rizal Library: A wealth of information in cyberspace


SPORTS



o Beach Hut Challenge swim meet (ADMU vs. DLSU)

o AHS (Quezon City) Football Team is NCR champion!

o AHS Taekwondo team wins PAYA championship

o Women’s Football Update: One shining moment

o AHS loses to DLSZ in UAAP football, 0-1

o Eaglets finish second in UAAP



ANNOUNCEMENTS



o A concert for truth, accountability and reform, Feb. 25

o ICT4Health 2008 (International Symposium), Feb. 29 & March 1

o Interactive :12 Human Senses by Impy Pilapil, Feb. 22

o School of Social Sciences Open House, March 2

o Ateneo Summer Game Development Camp starts March 31

o Graduation 2008 Schedule

o Summer 2008 Graduate Seminar Workshops





Check for more updates in your Unit Homepage! Go to 'Ateneo this week' for weekly campus activities. We welcome news, features, and announcements from the Ateneo community. Please send your materials to commpr@admu.edu.ph. Thank you!

Schedule of APS Holy Week Triduum Recollections and Services

* * * * *
An Invitation to spend Holy Week in prayer and recollection

HOLY WEEK TRIDUUM
Recollections and Services
Chapel of St. Thomas More
Ateneo Professional Schools

Schedule of RECOLLECTIONS AND SERVICES
March 20 -- 22, 2008

Holy Thursday (March 20, 2008)

9:00 a.m. -- 12:00 p.m. Recollection
Speaker: Karel S. San Juan, SJ, PhD
Director, Emmaus Center

5:00 p.m. Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper
Presider: Fr. Lito A. Mangulabnan, SJ


Good Friday (March 21, 2008)

9:00 a.m. -- 12:00 p.m. Recollection
Speaker: Rev. Ari C. Dy, S.J.
Director, Jesuit Communications Foundation
Director, Chinese Studies Program
Loyola Schools, ADMU

4:00 p.m. The Lord's Passion
Presider: Fr. Joaquin G. Bernas, SJ


Holy Saturday (March 22, 2008)

9:00 a.m. -- 12:00 p.m. Recollection
Speaker: Rev. Raymund Benedict Q. Hizon, S.J.
Principal, Ateneo de Manila High School

8:00 p.m. Easter Vigil Services
Presider: Fr. RB Q. Hizon, SJ

We invite our alumni, friends, relatives and benefactors to join us.
Admission to the Holy Week Triduum Recollections is free.

For inquiries/questions, please proceed to the APS CMO or Chaplain's Office
(ground floor)
Tel# 7292003 local 2120/2116


* * * * *
Garyn Valencia Sua
Assistant Campus Minister
APS Campus Ministry Office
Rockwell Center, Makati City
(02) 7292003 local 2120
gsua@aps.ateneo.edu

"All that I am sings of a God
who brings new life to birth in me.
My Spirit soars,
on the wings of my Lord."




--------------------
Susan del Rosario
Office Staff V
Ateneo de Manila University
Professional Schools
20 Rockwell Drive
Rockwell Center, Makati City
Tel. 899-7691 loc. 2102

Ateneo wins 2nd and 3rd place in the UP Java Cup, 1st place in Quizzardry, and first place in Inter-college Java Programming Contest!

A. Ateneo wins 2nd and 3rd place in the UP Java Cup!

The Department of Information Systems and Computer Science is proud to announce that two Ateneo teams placed second and third in the UP Java Cup held at the University of the Philippines, Diliman on 20 Feburary 2008.

Our two winning teams were:

Second Place
Ivan Clement 1ME
Clarisse Ligunas 1CS

Third Place
Wilhansen Li 2CS
John Patrick Manalo 3CS

First and fourth place went to the teams from UP Diliman. Twelve teams competed in all, representing six schools: Ateneo, Far Eastern University, St. Paul's College, University of Santo Tomas, UP Diliman, and UP Manila.

Congratulations to our teams! We are very proud of you!


B. Ateneo wins 1st place in Quizzardry!

The Department of Information Systems and Computer Science is proud to announce our team composed of

Ivan Clement 1ME
John Patrick Manalo 3CS

won first place in the Quizzardry contest hosted by the University of the Philippines, Diliman, on 20 Feb 2008.

Our second team composed of Daniel Go and Eric Sy, both 1CS, came in fourth. Second and third places went to UP Manila.

Twelve teams competed in all, representing Ateneo, Centro Escolar, Far Eastern University, St. Paul's College, University of Santo Tomas, and UP Manila.

Congratulations to our teams! We are very proud of you!


C. Ateneo wins first place in Inter-college Java Programming Contest!

The Department of Information Systems and Computer Science is proud to announce our team composed of

Ivan Clement 1ME
Wilhansen Li 2CS

won first place in the Inter-college Java Programming Contest hosted by the University of the East on 21 Feb 2008!

Second place went to FEU-East Asia while the University of Santo Tomas came in at third.

Other universities represented included the Technological Institute of the Philippines (Manila and Quezon City), SSC, PWU, and STI Recto.

Congratulations to Ivan and Wil!

Heights Creative Talk: Historical Fiction

You (yes, YOU) are cordially invited.

TUTOK KARGADO

The Ateneo Art Gallery

warmly invites you to the
opening of the exhibition

TUTOK KARGADO

featuring artists:

Jose Tence Ruiz
Mark Salvatus
Luv Diaz
Emmanuel Garibay
Buen Calubayan
Jay Pacena
Don Salubayba
Alfred Esquillo, Jr.

who are reacting for the artpieces of permanent collection of AAG by:

Vicente Manansala
Arturo Luz
Egay Fernandez
Aro Soriano
Antonio Austria
Cesare Syjuco
Brenda Fajardo
J.Elizalde Navarro
Madman from Malilipot

on Tuesday, 26 February 2008

6 oclock in the evening

SITUATION REPORT - Monday, 18 February 2008

SITUATION REPORT
(Monday, 18 February 2008)



The Situation Report of 18 February 2008, with relevant photos, is posted at
http://www.admu.edu.ph/index.php?p=120&type=2&sec=26&aid=4833

It may also be downloaded as a Word file from http://www.ateneo.edu/upp/sitrep_doc/Sitrep_180208.doc



POWER: Bellarmine Hall, East Asian Pastoral Institute (EAPI), Jesuit Residence, Bellarmine Field and the Church of the Gesu had power outage early Tuesday morning, 12 February due to cut-out fuses that tripped. Emergency power was provided by the generators of Bellarmine Hall, EAPI and the Jesuit Residence. The Church of the Gesu is not connected to a back up generator.



UPP electricians found that the cut-out fuses gave way because of a problem along the underground distribution cables. Tracing where the problem was took most of the morning. In the meantime, the Bellarmine Hall generator developed a problem after only an hour of operation. The solenoid starter had malfunctioned. The generator was activated only after 11:30 a.m.



The problem was traced to a short circuited line in the Bellarmine Field. This line had to be isolated and pulled out for replacement.



It may take a while to replace the defective cables as there is no stock available. In the meantime, there is no power available at Bellarmine Field.



SECURITY: SG ZALDY C MINGUITO found graffiti spray painted on one end of the pedestrian footbridge on the National Bookstore side while making his rounds at 12:05 a.m. Thursday, 14 February. The vandal evaded the guard. UPP personnel immediately painted over the graffiti at 8:00 a.m. of the same day.



Last Tuesday, 12 February SG LEMUEL A QUIBIDO found an envelope containing cash in the vicinity of Schmitt Hall. Anyone who lost money in the area around that time can visit the security office to claim the envelope.



Unlocked cars: The number of cars found unlocked by campus security is increasing.



Summary of Unlocked Cars: 4 to 9 February 2008

Date

Monday 4 Feb
Total (T)- 0
North Carpark (NC)- 0
East Carpark (EC)- 0
Central Carpark (CC)- 0
Bellarmine Carpark (BC)- 0
Diversion Carpark (DC)- 0

Tuesday 5 Feb
T - 6
NC - 3
EC - 3
CC - 0
BC - 0
DC - 0

Wednesday 6 Feb
T - 10
NC - 0
EC - 0
CC - 3
BC - 3
DC - 4

Thursday 7 Feb
T - 5
NC - 0
EC - 1
CC - 4
BC - 0
DC - 0

Friday 8 Feb
T - 10
NC - 1
EC - 4
CC - 3
BC - 2
DC - 0

Saturday 9 Feb
T - 4
NC - 0
EC - 0
CC - 4
BC - 0
DC - 0

Overall Total: 35

Summary of Unlocked Cars: 11 to 16 February 2008

Date

Monday 11 Feb
T - 10
NC - 1
EC - 2
CC - 3
BC - 2
DC - 2

Tuesday 12 Feb
T - 5
NC - 4
EC - 0
CC - 1
BC - 0
DC - 0

Wednesday 13 Feb
T - 9
NC - 4
EC - 3
CC - 1
BC - 0
DC - 1

Thursday 14 Feb
T - 14
NC - 7
EC - 2
CC - 2
BC - 3
DC - 0

Friday 15 Feb
T - 6
NC - 4
EC - 1
CC - 1
BC - 0
DC - 0

Saturday 16 Feb
T - 6
NC - 0
EC - 0
CC - 6
BC - 0
DC - 0

Overall Total - 50

Motorists are requested to cooperate in preventing carnapping and losses in the campus by locking their vehicles.


ldm180208


Please email comments to iescuadro@ateneo.edu
Visit the University Physical Plant website at http://www.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=472

Summer Activities

A. ADMU-SYSU Summer Exchange Program

The Chinese Studies Program is pleased to announce the:

ADMU - SYSU SUMMER EXCHANGE PROGRAM

Study Mandarin and immerse yourself in Chinese culture via the Ateneo
de Manila University ? Sun Yat-sen) University Summer Exchange
Program. Live in historic Guangzhou (Canton) for your summer term and
earn 9 units of credit for a minor or major in Chinese Studies.

Schedule: 6 weeks (summer term of ADMU, April 14-May 24, 2008)
Courses: 6 units of Chinese language, 3 units of Cross-Cultural Communication
Estimated total expenses: 50,000-60,000 pesos inclusive of tuition,
airfare, board and lodging

This program is open to all non-graduating students of ADMU who have
taken at least 3 units of Chinese language. Interested students should
submit a letter of intent indicating their reasons for availing of the
program. Letters should be addressed to Ellen Palanca, PhD, director
of the Chinese Studies Program, and submitted by February 29, 2008 to
the Chinese Studies Program, 2nd floor Leong Hall. There are only 16
slots available.


B. Summer 2008 Study Tour

The Department of Modern Languages
School of Humanities

would like to invite interested students to

SUMMER 2008 STUDY TOUR TO FRANCE, GERMANY AND SPAIN.
(FRANCE - CLOSED ALREADY)
(GERMANY AND SPAIN ARE STILL OPEN)

Details are as follows:

3000 EUROS INCLUSIVE OF THE FOLLOWING:

- Roundtrip Airfare, tuition and materials abroad, board and lodging (with 3
meals a day), cultural program, transportation (transfer within France,
Germany and Spain).

NOT INCLUSIVE OF THE FOLLOWING:

Health insurance, Philippine tax, Airport fees, Schengen visa, tuition in
Ateneo (6 units)

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F R A N C E:

April 12 - May 4, 2008

2 weeks in Montpellier
1 week in Paris

Mornings:
- French Language Classes All Levels (Monday to Friday)

Afternoons and Weekends:

Cultural Activities
- Notre Dame, Louvre, Montmartre, excursions, wine tasting, cruising on the
Seine, home stays with French families

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G E R M A N Y

April 5 - 28, 2008

2 weeks in Hamburg
1 week in Berlin

Mornings:

- German Language Classes, All Levels (Monday to Friday)

Afternoons and Weekends:

Cultural Activities
- City tours, Beer brewery, Excursion to North Sea, Air Bus Hangar, Bundesliga
Game HSV, Reichstag (Parliament), Castles, Museums


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S P A I N

April 4 - April 26, 2008

3 days in Barcelona
2 weeks in Salamanca
4 days in Madrid

Mornings:
- Spanish Language Classes, All levels (Monday to Friday)

Afternoon and Weekends:
Cultural Activities
- City tours, Museums, Landmarks, Flamenco and Salsa, Cities (Segovia, Avila,
Toledo), Cooking, Concerts

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For more information pls. visit the Dept. of Modern Languages, 2nd Floor, De
la Costa Hall or call 426-60-01 Loc. 5350 & 5351.

Request for assistance from Efren Debulgado

18 February 2008

Dear Members of the Ateneo Commnity:

Please find below a letter of request for financial assistance from one of our technical personnel, Efren Debulgado, which is self-explanatory. Please feel free to communicate directly with Efren at: edebulgado@ateneo.edu or via his local extension no. 4094 or his mobile number: 0919/490-9016.

May we request for your continued prayers for Minda and the Debulgado family.

Thank you and God bless.

Jun Dalandan
Office of University Development & Alumni Relations


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I am Efren A. Debulgado of the Office of University Development and Alumni Rerlations. I write to you to seek your kind assistance to help my wife, Luzviminda “Minda” C. Debulgado, undergo medical treatment.

My wife, Minda, was diagnosed on January 28, 2008 with breast cancer, stage 3. Her doctors at The Medical City, Dr. Geraldine Remucal and Dr. Eugenio Regala (AHS’86), said she needs to undergo 4 to 6 sessions of chemotherapy before a breast operation. After the breast operation, Minda may need to have further chemotherapy sessions, or radiation.

Having had to undergo several tests at The Medical City prior to her first chemotherapy today, 15 February, my AsianLife Assurance Health benefit is down to a Php25,000.00 balance for the year. I am afraid that the allocation will soon be exhausted and I have no savings for the necessary medication for my wife. Minda is unemployed and has no health plan. I am humbly looking for financial assistance. We are also looking forward to continuing with the full treatment hopefully at the PGH, so any resources we will be able to loan and secure can stretch better.

According to Dr. Regala, chemotherapy is around Php40,000.00 per session. I do not know what the doctors’ professional fees will be.

I am appealing to your kindness to help save my wife, Minda. Please also include Minda and me in your prayers. With the kind intercession of our Almighty Father, Minda and I will hopefully be able to overcome this medical difficulty in our life.

Respectfully,


Efren A. Debulgado
Office of University Development & Alumni Relations
Ateneo de Manila University


Noted:

Romeo A. Dalandan, Jr.
Director for Alumni Relations

Events, Statements, and Information Concerning the NBN-ZTE Scandal

A. Fr. Manoling Francisco, SJ Homily at LSGH Sun Mass



RECLAIMING OUR HUMANITY

MASS FOR JUN LOZADA

LA SALLE GYMNASIUM, GREENHILLS

17 FEBRUARY 2008



On this Second Sunday of Lent, during which we are asked to reflect on the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ, I wish to touch on three themes that have to do with our moral transformation as a people: first, Ascertaining Credibility; second, Rediscovering our Humanity; and third, Witnessing to the Truth. In so doing, I hope to invite all of you to reflect more deeply on how we, as a nation, might respond to the present political crisis in which our identity and ethos, our convictions and integrity, in fact, who we are as a people, are at stake.



I. ASCERTAINING CREDIBILITY



Jun, as Sen. Miriam Santiago has grilled you to ascertain your credibility (or was it to undermine your credibility?), allow me to raise some important questions to consider in the very process of discerning your credibility. Allow me to do so by drawing on my own counseling experience.

Very often, a young rape victim initially suppresses his or her awful and painful story, indeed wills to forget it, in the hope that by forgetting, he or she can pretend it never happened. But very often, too, there comes a point when concealing the truth becomes unbearable, and the desperate attempts to supposedly preserve life and sanity become increasingly untenable.

At this point the victim of abuse decides to seek help. But even after having taken this step, the victim, devastated and confused, will tell his or her story with much hesitation and trepidation. It should be easy to imagine why. In telling the truth, one risks casting shame on himself or herself, subjecting oneself to intense scrutiny and skepticism, and jeopardizing one's safety and those of his or her loved ones, especially when one dares to go up against an older or more powerful person.



Similarly, it is easy to imagine why Jun would initially refuse to challenge the might of Malacanang. Who in his or her right mind would accuse Malacanang of crimes against our people and implicate the First Family in a sordid tale of greed and corruption, knowing that by doing so, one endangers one's life and the lives of his or her loved ones? We are, after all, living in dangerous times, where the government has not hesitated to use everything in its power to keep itself in power, where it has yet to explain and solve the numerous cases of extra-judicial killings.

But Jun is in his right mind. His story rings true especially in the face of the perils that he has had to face. And by his courage, Jun has also shown that it is not only that he is in his right mind; his heart is also in the right place.

Hence, my personal verdict: Jun, I believe that you are a credible witness. And if hundreds have gathered here this morning, it is probably because they also believe in you. Mga kapatid, naniniwala ba kayo kay Jun Lozada? Naniniwala ba kayo sa kanyang testimonya? Kung gayon, palakpakan po natin ang Probinsyanong Intsik, si Mr. Jun Lozada.

Jun, we hope that by our presence here, you may find some consolation. Pope Benedict XVI writes that "con-solatio" or consolation means "being with the other in his or her solitude, so that it ceases to be solitude." Jun, be assured that your solitude is no longer isolation as we profess our solidarity with you. Hindi ka nag-iisa. We are committed to stay the course and to do our best to protect you and your family and the truth you have proclaimed.





II. REDISCOVERING OUR HUMANITY



What makes Jun a credible witness to us?

I think Jun is credible not simply by virtue of his being an eyewitness to the unmitigated greed of some of our public officials. Perhaps more importantly, Jun is credible because he has witnessed to us what it means to be truly human.

Which leads me to my second theme: What does it mean to be human? How might we rediscover our humanity?

Allow me to quote Pope Benedict XVI, who in his latest encyclical, Spe Salvi, has written: "the capacity to accept suffering for the sake of goodness, truth and justice is an essential criterion of humanity, because if my own well-being and safety are ultimately more important than truth and justice, then the power of the stronger prevails, then violence and untruth reign supreme. Truth and justice must stand above my comfort and physical well-being, or else my life becomes a lie. . . For this … we need witnesses—martyrs …. We need them if we are to prefer goodness to comfort, even in the little choices we face each day."

Our Holy Father concludes, "the capacity to suffer for the sake of the truth is the measure of humanity."

Isn't this the reason we emulate our martyrs: Jose Rizal, Gomburza, Evelio Javier, Macli-ing Dulag, Cesar Climaco and Ninoy Aquino? They have borne witness for us what it means to be truly human—to be able to suffer for the sake of others and for the sake of the truth.



I remember Cory recalling a conversation she had with Ninoy while they were in exile in Boston. Cory asked Ninoy what he thought might happen to him once he set foot in Manila. Ninoy said there were three possibilities: one, that he would be rearrested and detained once more in Fort Bonifacio; two, that he would be held under house arrest; and three, that he would be assassinated.

"Then why go home?" Cory asked.

To which Ninoy answered: "Because I cannot allow myself to die a senseless death, such as being run over by a taxi cab in New York. I have to go home and convince Ferdinand Marcos to set our people free."



Witnessing to one's deepest convictions, notwithstanding the consequences, is the measure of our humanity. Proclaiming the truth to others, whatever the cost, is the mark of authentic humanity.

Jun, we know you have feared for your life and continue to do so. But in transcending your fears for yourself and your family, you have reclaimed your humanity. And your courage and humility, despite harassment and calumniation by government forces, embolden us to retrieve and reclaim our humanity tarnished by our cowardice and complicity with sin in the world. You have inspired us to be true to ourselves and to submit to and serve the truth that transcends all of us.





III. WITNESSING TO THE TRUTH



This leads us to our third and last theme: witnessing to the truth. In his encyclical, Pacem in Terris, Pope John XXIII exhorts that it is the fundamental duty of the government to uphold the truth: "A political society is to be considered well-ordered, beneficial and in keeping with human dignity if it grounded on truth." Moreover, the encyclical explains that unless a society is anchored on the truth, there can be no authentic justice, charity and freedom.

Every government is therefore obliged to serve the truth if it is to truly serve the people. Its moral credibility and authority over a people is based on the extent of its defense of and submission to the truth. Insofar as a government is remiss in upholding the truth, insofar as a government actively suppresses the truth, it loses its authority vested upon it by the people.



At this juncture, allow me to raise a delicate question: At what point does an administration lose its moral authority over its constituents?

First, a clear tipping point is the surfacing of hard evidence signifying undeniable complicity of certain government officials in corruption and injustice, evidence that can be substantiated in court.

Hence, during the Marcos Regime, the manipulation of Snap Election results as attested to by the tabulators who walked out of the PICC was clear evidence of the administration's disregard for and manipulation of the collective will of the people in order to remain in power..

During the Erap Administration, the testimony of Clarissa Ocampo, claiming that Pres. Erap had falsified Equitable Bank documents by signing as Jose Velarde, was the smoking gun that triggered the rage of our people.

Allow me to respond to the same question by pursue an alternative track of argument: an administration loses it moral authority over its people when it fails in its fundamental duty to uphold the truth, when it is constituted by an ethos of falsehood. When a pattern of negligence in investigating the truth, suppressing the truth and harassing those who proclaim the truth is reasonably established, then a government, in principle, loses its right to rule over and represent the people.



Regarding negligence: Do the unresolved cases, such as the the failed automation of the national elections, the fertilizer scam, the extra-judicial killings, and the "Hello, Garci" scandal, constitute negligence on the part of the GMA Administartion to probe and ferret out the truth?

Regarding covering-up the truth: Does the abduction of Jun Lozada and the twisting and manipulation of his narrative by Malacanang's minions constitute concealment of the truth? Was the padlocking of the office of Asst. Gov't Counsel Gonzales who testified before the Senate regarding the North Rail project anomaly an instance of covering-up the truth?

Regarding the suppression of the truth: Does the issuance and implementation of E.O. 464, which prevents government officals from testifying in Senate hearings without Malacanang's permission, constitute suppression of the truth? Was the prevention of AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Senga and six other officers from testifying before the Senate with regard the "Hello, Garci" scandal tantamount to a suppression of the truth? Was disallowing Brig. Gen. Quevedo, Lt. Col Capuyan and Lt. Col. Sumayo from appearing before the Lower House an instance of hindering the truth from surfacing?

And regarding harassment of those who proclaim the truth: Are the abduction of Jun Lozada and the decision to court-marshall Gen. Gudani and Col. Balutan for disregarding Malacanang's order not to testify before the Senate examples of punishing those who come forth to tell the truth?



By conflating one's responses to all these questions does one arrive not at hard evidence showing culpapility on the part of some government officials, but a ghestalt, an image which nonetheless demands our assessment and judgment. I invite all of you then to consider these two methods of evaluating and judging the moral credibility of any government, the moral credibility of our present government.



Allow me to end with a few words about an Ignatian virtue, familiaritas cum Deo. To become familiar with God involves the illumination of the intellect, coming to know who God is and what God wills. But it also involves the conversion of the affect, the reconfiguration of the heart. Becoming familiar with God entails trasforming and conforming my thinking, my feeling and my doing in accordance to the Lord's, which can only be the work of grace.

Familiarity with God thus entail rejoicing in what God delights—the truth; abhoring what God detests—falsehood; being pained by what breaks the heart of God—the persecution of truth-seekers. Familiary with God means sharing the passion of God for the truth and the pathos of God whenever the truth and the bearers of truth are overcome by the forces of the lie.

On this Second Sunday of Lent, as we contemplate the transfiguration of Jesus Christ on Mount Horeb, we pray that our hearts and minds be so transfigured and so conformed to the mind, heart and will of the Jesus, our way, our life, and our truth.

May the Lord bless and protect you, Jun, and your family. May the Lord bless and guide us all into the way of truth. Amen.


B. Brief Timeline of the ZTE-NBN Scandal

Source: www.philstar.com

2006

October - The Commission on Information and Communications Technology (CICT) first broaches the possibility of a National Broadband Network (NBN) deal to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA).

Nov. 21 – NEDA Secretary Romulo Neri and Commission on Information and Communications Technology (CICT) chairman Ramon Sales endorse the NBN project to President Arroyo in a Cabinet meeting. Mrs. Arroyo declares that she wants a build-operate-transfer (BOT) scheme for NBN implemented.

Dec. 5 – Amsterdam Holdings Inc. (AHI) sends an unsolicited proposal for the NBN project to the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) worth $240-million at its own expense.



2007

February - Chinese firm Zhong Xing Telecommunications Equipment (ZTE) makes its own bid for the NBN project for a complete network for $300 million.

Feb. 20 - NEDA Secretary Romulo Neri requests DOTC to reconcile three projects discussed in the Cabinet -- the cyber-education plan of the Department of Education (DepEd), and the competing NBN proposals of Amsterdam Holdings Inc. and ZTE Corp

March 1 - Transportation Secretary Leandro Mendoza CICT chairman Ramon Sales submit a report to Neri

March 14 – US company Arescom submits a proposal to supply NBN hardware to DOTC for $135 million.

March 18 – AHI officials complain in a letter to the (DOTC) of bias over the Chinese firm.

March 26 – Neri expresses reservation over the NBN project in a technical board meeting.

March 29 - The NEDA Board and its Investment Coordinating Council — composed of Cabinet members — approve the NBN project.

March 30 – Columnist Jarius Bondoc first writes about the brewing storm involving ZTE and AHI over the NBN project.

April 20 – US Ambassador to the Philippines Kristie Kenney writes to NEDA chief Romulo Neri, expressing “worries” over the upcoming signing of the NBN deal with ZTE.

April 21 – The Philippines and China -- through Transportation Secretary Leandro Mendoza and ZTE Corp. vice president Yu Yong -- sign a contract for the NBN project during President Arroyo’s visit to Boao, China. Total project cost is $330 million.

June 5 – Sales abruptly resigns as CICT chair.

June 18 – Bondoc publishes e-mail letter from Presidential Anti-Graft Commission (PAGC) Graft Investigation Officer Vida Bocar requesting for documents on the ZTE deal; Bocar is sacked from her post on the same day.

June 20 - DOTC Assistant Secretary Lorenzo Formoso admits that the ZTE contract, of which there were two ‘sovereign’ copies, had gone missing but adds that they were “reconstituting” it from previous copies.

July 27 – Neri is transferred from the Cabinet-level NEDA to a lower post as head of the Commission on Higher Educaction (CHED).

July 30 – The Department of Justice approves the contract, saying that it is ‘legal’ and ‘valid.’

July 31 – Iloilo Vice-Gov. Rolex Suplico files a taxpayer suit at the Supreme Court questioning the NBN project with ZTE.

August 25 – The Philippines signs the loan agreement with China to fund the purchase of ZTE equipment.

August 27 – Bondoc reveals in his column the so-called hotel ‘sexcapades’ of a high-ranking poll commissioner in China and eight other trips to Hong Kong made from September 2006 to February 2007 by the official.

August 29 ­– Nueva Vizcaya Rep. Carlos Padilla accuses Commission on Elections (Comelec) chairman Benjamin Abalos of involvement in the ZTE contract and tagged him as the poll commissioner being referred to in Bondoc’s column.

August 30 – Abalos admits in a radio interview that he had indeed traveled to China four times but only to play golf with ZTE officials, whom he says he met through his daughter, who is in the import business. Finance Secretary Gary Teves also admits Abalos was the one who introduced him to the ZTE officials.

September 1 – Teves recants his statements of meeting with ZTE officials with Abalos at the Wack Wack Golf and Country Club.

September 3 – Malacañang gives a gag order to Cabinet officials on the ZTE issue.

September 7 – Jose "Joey" de Venecia III, a major stockholder and founder of AHI, admits he was offered a $10-million bribe by Abalos in an interview.

September 11 – The SC files temporary restraining order against the NBN project

September 18 – At the first Senate hearing of the blue-ribbon committee on the NBN project, De Venecia reiterates his earlier assertions , adding that First Gentleman Jose Miguel "Mike" Arroyo told him to “back off” from the deal during a “reconciliatory” meeting at Wack-Wack.

September 19 – First Gentleman Mike Arroyo denies intimidating anyone at Wack Wack.

September 23 – President Arroyo orders indefinite suspension of ZTE contract.

September 26 – At the second Senate hearing of the NBN project, Neri admits Abalos' bribery try at Wack Wack in exchange for his endorsement of the ZTE contract and reportedly infomed the President about it. Neri, however refused to disclose why President Arroyo went ahead with the project, invoking executive privilege. Abalos denies the allegations.

October 1 – Abalos resigns from the Comelec, saying that he wants to clear his name without dragging his office down.

October 3 – President Arroyo scraps the ZTE contract.

October 4 – Senate goes on session break. Criticism by opposition senators force committee chairman Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano to schedule first hearing after break on Oct. 25

October 9 – NEDA acting chairman Augusto Santos refuses to hand documents pertaining to the NBN to the Senate, invokling "executive privilege."

October 10 – Neri disputes NEDA's claim that documents can be withheld by invoking "executive privilege." He says the documents are public in nature.

October 23 – First Gentleman Jose "Miguel" Mike Arroyo says he won’t attend a Senate hearing due to health reasons. Joey de Venecia also reveals that there is a plot to kill him by Mendoza, Communications Assistant Secretary Reynaldo Berroya, and Bureau of Corrections director Ricardo Dapat. Mendoza, however, denies the charge.

October 25 – Senate hearing resumes.



2008



Jan. 30, 2008 - Philippine Forest Corp. president Rodolfo Noel Lozada Jr., an IT expert who allegedly knows how the ZTE contract was overpriced, flies to Hongkong two hours before the start of the Senate inquiry. The Senate orders his and Neri’s arrest.



Jan. 31, 2008 - The Senate attempts, but fails, to arrest Neri in his office at the Commission on Higher Education because he did not report for work.



Feb. 1, 2008 - The Senate sergeant-at-arms fails to arrest Neri in his house.


Feb. 5, 2008 - The Supreme Court orders the Senate not to arrest Neri. Lozada arrives from Hongkong at 4:40 p.m., but reports and text messages circulates that airport officials have kidnapped him. Malacañang denies any involvement in Lozada’s disappearance.


Feb. 6, 2008 - Philippine National Police Chief Avelino Razon in the morning says he wasn’t aware of Lozada’s whereabouts. Arthur Lozada, Rodolfo’s brother, files a writ of amparo before the Supreme Court. Arthur’s wife, Violeta, files a separate writ of habeas corpus. Razon says later in the day that Lozada is in police custody.


Feb. 7, 2008 - Lozada, in a 2 a.m. press conference at La Salle Greenhills, links Abalos and First Gentleman Mike Arroyo to the US$329.5-million national broadband deal with ZTE Corp. He reveals that:



- Abalos threatened to have him killed.



- When he quit the project in Jan. 18, 2007, the project was priced at $262 million, but when it was approved it was already $329.5 million.



- That Abalos had wanted a kickback of $130 million, with $70 million meant for Mr. Arroyo.



- He did not know the people who took him and that Department of Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Lito Atienza had him fetched from the airport.



- He has no direct line to the President and that it was Secretary Neri who talked to her about the deal.







Manalangin. Manindigan. Makialam

Simbahang Lingkod ng Bayan


C. Invitation to Team RP Concert for Truth, Accountability and Reform

Stand up and make our voices count!


A CONCERT FOR TRUTH,
ACCOUNTABILITY AND REFORM

Monday, February 25, 2008
4-8PM
Ateneo de Manila University, Loyola Heights, Quezon City
(between Gates 2 & 3)





In light of the recent happenings (ZTE Broadband Deal) in our society, it's time that the voice of the Filipino Youth be heard! Let us make our voices count with some of this generation's most relevant musicians and personalities.
Be part of the pursuit of TRUTH, REFORM, and ACCOUNTABILITY in our government and sign up to be a TEAM RP VOLUNTEER.




THIS IS ONLY THE BEGINNING!





For more information, contact:



Ms. Reese Fernandez

Programs Head, Team RP
Tel: (02) 426-5657
reesefernandez@yahoo.com


Admission to the Concert is Free!
Please help by passing this on to your friends!


D. Let the Truth Be Told: Statement of the Ateneo Political Science Department

LET THE TRUTH BE TOLD
Statement of the Ateneo de Manila University Department of Political Science
on the ZTE-NBN Controversy


The events leading to, during and after the testimony of star witness
Rodolfo Jun Lozada on the anomalous US$330 million national
broadband network deal with Chinese company ZTE depict a classic tale
of how allegations of corruption, abuse of power and human rights
violations are and have been addressed under the government of Gloria
Macapagal-Arroyo: evade, deny and cover-up. For more than five years
now, this modus operandi has kept the government barely stable, albeit
hounded by unresolved cases that have piled up over the years: failure
to automate and modernize the elections, alleged fraud during the 2004
presidential elections, the fertilizer scam, and extrajudicial
killings among the most prominent with the NBN-ZTE deal as the most
recent.

As a response to these scandals, the Arroyo government has not
hesitated in deploying mechanisms meant to suppress the truth behind
the allegations. For three consecutive years , 2005, 2006, and 2007,
Arroyo's allies in the House of Representatives have made a sham out
of the impeachment proceedings by filing weak complaints, suppressing
evidence and harassing members of the opposition in congress. In 2006,
Arroyo issued Executive Order 464 (EO464) prohibiting members of the
cabinet from testifying in congressional investigations without her
prior approval. While the Supreme Court has in broad strokes already
decided against the legality of the said order, Arroyo has yet to
revoke the directive. During the Senate hearings on the NBN-ZTE
controversy in the past months, Arroyo?s cabinet members have
persistently invoked ?executive privilege? in order to evade answering
substantive questions that may shed light on the issues. The
administration has also not been reluctant to co-opt, bribe and
threaten government officials willing to testify about their knowledge
of corruption. The dole-outs, payolas and other forms of inducements
attested to by Pampanga Governor Ed Panlilio and Bulacan Governor
Joselito Mendoza last year stand witness to this practice.

On the other hand, the Arroyo administration has given its loyal
allies a freehand in pursuing their self-interests in wild abandon.
The top brass of the military remains shielded by a culture of
impunity despite being implicated by the United Nations and other
international human rights watchdogs in the continued rise of
extrajudicial killings. Time and again, Arroyo has toyed with the idea
of constitutional change to sate the hunger for power and influence of
her congressional and local government units (LGU) allies who have
stood behind her in crisis moments.

These are not isolated cases of corruption but components of an
interwoven web of tactics that result from an insecure administration
resting upon repressive mechanisms on the one hand and unrestrained
pursuit of its allies? self-interests on the other hand because it has
lost the people?s trust and confidence. These are systematized and
brazen attacks on key democratic institutions supposed to guarantee
the public?s right to information and the accountability of elected
and appointed officials. Such assaults have alienated a large part of
the Filipino public from political engagement and have sowed
widespread cynicism among the youth. But this is hardly unintended ?
keeping the public disaffected means Arroyo remains in power.

As educators, scholars and students of politics, we in the Department
of Political Science are deeply disturbed by this growing sense of
disenchantment and distrust in the democratic process as a result of
the Arroyo government?s continued mockery of our political and
judicial institutions.



Our call resonates with the Catholic Bishops Conference of the
Philippines? (CBCP), the Watch and Pray Movement?s, the Ateneo School
of Government?s and the Simbahang Lingkod ng Bayan?s framework of
truth, accountability and reform:

? We appeal to the conscience of government officials to divulge what
they know about corruption and abuses of the present administration.
We ask them to heed the CBCP?s call for personal conversion. As a
start, we demand from Secretary Romulo Neri nothing but the whole
truth of his knowledge of and participation in anomalous deals of the
Arroyo government. We demand that he be allowed to testify in the
Senate investigation without threats to his life and security. We
support efforts by the Church, other universities and civil society
groups in providing sanctuaries to would-be-whistleblowers as well as
the collection of funds for their material sustenance and legal defense.

? We ask the Supreme Court to rule without delay on the petitions
filed by Senators Manuel A. Roxas and Benigno Aquino III requesting
that the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) release
pertinent documents on the NBN-ZTE deal. Similarly, we ask the Supreme
Court to resolve the petition filed by Secretary Neri on the question
of executive privilege and his appearance in the Senate
investigations. Neri?s participation in the Senate hearings and the
NEDA documents are being claimed as covered by EO 464. We reiterate
calls for President Arroyo to finally revoke EO 464.

? We support the proposal to establish an Independent Counsel through
the passage of a statute that will investigate and prosecute those who
are culpable. We urge the public to closely watch the investigation
being conducted by the Ombudsman and the Department of Justice, even
as we consider these as fresh attempts of the administration to
confuse the people, frighten and destroy the morale of present and
future witnesses and sow mistrust of the Senate-led investigation.

? We call on lawyers, civil society organizations and private
individuals to link with each other to gather information that will
clearly establish the culpability of government officials named by the
witnesses in the NBN-ZTE deal and the abduction of Jun Lozada. We ask
them to disseminate such information so the public can be guided in
judging the issues themselves.

? We urge the public, their immediate and wider communities to
continue being vigilant and informed. We put our trust in the public?s
judgment in actualizing the bishops? call for communal action through
mass demonstrations and public forums where people can be informed and
can express their collective outrage in a militant but non-violent
manner.

? We realize that the success of these efforts rests largely upon a
citizenry committed to the pursuit of truth, active and informed
engagement with state institutions. We commend all whistleblowers for
their courage and for showing us that no matter how much we are part
or have been part of corruption and injustice ? in little or large
ways ? we can still redeem ourselves and bring hope back in our
democratic institutions. We hope that their initiatives can help
transform our political culture towards upholding truth and
accountability.

We believe, however, that a restoration of the people?s trust in our
democratic institutions can only begin when the personalities
identified by Jun Lozada and by previous whistleblowers are held
accountable for suppressing and covering-up the truth behind
allegations of wrongdoings in the government.

Failure of the administration to do so justifies the intensifying
public clamor for Arroyo and her government to resign.


E. SLB International On-Line Forum



Log-on. Be updated. Air your sentiments. Exchange views.



The SLB International On-Line Forum



On Demanding TRUTH, ACCOUNTABILITY & REFORM



24/7 Feb 25- March 2, 2008

Log-on to: www.slb.ph



Filipinos around the world want a chance to speak up and be heard about the state of our country. As many continue to wonder "Is Jun Lozada a credible witness? Do I believe in his testimony? Has our government really lost its moral authority and legitimacy?”, many also ask "Where do we go from here? What can we actually do?"



Simbahang Lingkod ng Bayan has therefore created the space where opinions can be made to count and where questions can communally be discerned.



The SLB International on-line forum will run for the entire week from Feb 25-March2, 2008. It will be accessible anytime of the day, all 7 days. Resource persons from the SLB team will also be on-line every lunch period from 12nn-2pm (Philippine time).



We want Filipinos everywhere to log-on, be updated, air their sentiments, and exchange views, because all these are important steps toward heeding the call to communal discernment and building consensus.



Help us spread the word. Send this to all your Filipino friends and relatives everywhere, especially those overseas.





Manalangin. Manindigan. Makialam.

SIMBAHANG LINGKOD NG BAYAN

UPP ANNOUNCEMENT

All University Physical Plant (UPP) office and maintenance personnel will be in Mirador Hill, Baguio for Days of Renewal and Spiritual Journey from Friday, 22 February to Monday, 25 February. Please note:



1. UPP will not be able to provide services in the Loyola Heights , APS-Rockwell, APS-Salcedo and at the Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health (ASMPH) campuses.



Arrangements have been made with a contractor to handle Job Orders (JO) for the days specified. The community is requested to submit JO for 22 to 25 February now so arrangements could be made.



2. Security personnel will be on duty in the four campuses.



3. Housekeeping personnel in APS-Rockwell, APS-Salcedo and at the ASMPH will be on duty.



4. Back-up arrangements for emergencies have been set up. For emergencies please contact the security office in the four campuses.



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Multimedia Workshops at The GARAGE for March 2008

Multimedia Workshops at The GARAGE for March 2008 (Updated)
Are you looking for more and better ways to promote your organization
products, and services? This March, The Garage is offering three
workshops to help you to do just that. Learn how to establish an online
presence, how to layout professional-looking publications, or how to
create stunning video presentations. Receive hours of lectures and
hands-on training in Adobe Dreamweaver, InDesign or Premiere Pro CS3.
You'll also be able to apply what you learn when dealing with designers,
printers, editors and other suppliers.


Web Design's Ultimate Crash Course
Discover what the “www” and the “.com” in www.google.com mean, and learn
much more. Web Design's Ultimate Crash Course first equips its
participants with information about how the Internet and Webpages work.
It then provides them with hands-on training in Webpage design using
HTML and CSS, and then, later on, using Dreamweaver.

* Course instructor: Alberto Medalla
* Schedule of classes:
- Session 1: March 1 (Saturday, 9 AM to 12 PM)
- Session 2: March 1 (1 to 4 PM)
- Session 3: March 8 (Saturday, 9 AM to 12 PM)
- Session 4: March 8 (1 to 4 PM)
- Session 5: March 15 (Saturday, 9 AM to 12 PM)
- Session 6: March 15 (1 to 4 PM)
* Total hours: 18 hours
* Course fee: P6,000 (10% off until 20 February, Wednesday)


Desktop Publishing with Adobe InDesign CS3
Do you want to be able to produce professional-quality page designs and
layouts? Learn how to work with multi-page documents and to prepare
files for printing. The desktop publishing course will provide you with
a foundation in graphic design while showing you the ins and outs of
Adobe InDesign.

* Course instructor: Aman Santos
* Schedule of classes:
- Session 1: March 6 (Thursday, 6:30-9:30 PM)
- Session 2: March 11 (Tuesday, 6:30-9:30 PM)
- Session 3: March 13 (Thursday, 6:30-9:30 PM)
- Session 4: March 18 (Tuesday, 6:30-9:30 PM)
- Session 5: March 25 (Tuesday, 6:30-9:30 PM)
- Session 6: March 27 (Thursday, 6:30-9:30 PM)
* Total hours: 18 hours
* Course fee: P6,000 (10% off until 20 February, Wednesday)


Video Editing with Adobe Premiere Pro CS3
After you've already shot hours of video, now what? Whether you just
want to make better home movies or you want to produce stunning video
presentations for your organization, our workshop will equip you with
essential video editing skills. We will teach you how to capture video,
arrange and trim clips, add transitions, apply video effects, and so
much more. You'll even be able to use what you learn when creating other
multimedia content like Flash animation.

* Course instructor: Bryan Quesada
* Schedule of classes:
- Session 1: March 26 (Wednesday, 6:30-9:30 PM)
- Session 2: March 28 (Friday, 6:30-9:30 PM)
- Session 3: March 29 (Saturday, 9 AM-12 PM)
- Session 4: March 29 (Saturday, 6:30-9:30 PM)
- Session 5: March 31 (Monday, 6:30-9:30 PM)
* Total hours: 15 hours
* Course fee: P5,000 (10% off until 10 March, Monday)

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Our New Group Discount Scheme
Have you and your friends ever wanted to join one of The Garage
workshops only to be disappointed that you've missed the early bird
registration deadline? Well, here's good news for you! We're introducing
a new discount scheme for groups interested in joining our workshops. If
you and a friend both register to the same workshop, you each receive a
5% discount on the course fee. If, on the other hand, you and at least
two friends enroll in the same workshop, then you will each get 10% off
the regular fee. This perfect for pairs and groups who work for the same
company, organization or congregation. Hurry
and invite your friends and co-workers to join now!

(The group discount is not cumulative with any other discounts or
promotions.)

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For more information, please contact The GARAGE: JesCom Creative
Technologies Center at 4265971 to 72 local 221. You may also email Cathy
(cbringino@admu.edu.ph) or Paolo (pgonzalez@sdmu.edu.ph), or visit us at
http://thegaragejct.blogspot.com.
_______________________________________________

ACTION POINTS for NBN-ZTE SCANDAL

POSSIBLE ACTION POINTS



For TRUTH:



Ô Join public expressions demanding the E.O. 464 revocation which blocks the process of searching for the truth.

Ô Keep up-to-date with developments. Attend KWENTONG BAYAN (National Situationer) this February 23 (Sat) 1:00 p.m. at the Ateneo Grade School auditorium. Resource persons include:

o Sen. Kiko Pangilinan

o Prof. Winnie Monsod

o Cabinet Secretary Ricardo Saludo

§ With a message from former President Cory Aquino

(For reservations given the limited slots available, please call tel. 426-6101 local 3440/3441)

Ô Write to Romulo Neri and other Ateneo Alumni and communicate our demand for the whole truth. Secretary Neri's contact infos:

Tel.#: +63 (02) 9100823; 6332713
Fax # +63 (02) 6355829
Website: http://www.ched.gov.ph

Ô Disseminate credible statements through internet (emails, blogs, websites etc.) to guide fellow Filipinos in different parts of the world. For other details, visit http://simbahanglingkod.multiply.com or www.slb.ph.

Ô Launch and/or support signature campaigns for truth.

Ô Organize fora/conferences about the national situation in general or the ZTE scam in particular. SLB can help with invitation for resource persons.



For ACCOUNTABILITY



Ô Support the proposal for an Independent Counsel to ensure closer investigation and prosecution of guilty parties. We channel our forces to the Senate for this resolution. Then we monitor the Ombudsman and the Department of Justice and even the Courts to ascertain that we have the right Independent Counsel who is not only an outstanding member of the bar with vast experience in the field of prosecution, but he must also be a person with irreproachable integrity, probity and independence. For inquiries, you may call the Ateneo School of Government or Simbahang Lingkod ng Bayan.



For REFORM



Ô Join small groups of discernment/discussion sessions as a concrete response to the CBCP call. You may also call SLB at locals 3440 / 3441 / hotline SUN-8600-SLB, should you wish to join these sessions.

Ô Write to lawmakers and push for the review and revision of the Government Procurement Act. For a complete directory, visit http://www.senate.gov.ph/senators/sen14th.asp and http://www.news.ops.gov.ph/congress-dir.htm.

Ô Organize your communities and hold dialogues with your local government officials. Demand from our elected officials their stand on the ZTE scandal and make them commit to the call for truth, accountability and reform. Make public the statements of your communities and/or officials.

Ô Academic officials may write to all the school's alumni the call for reform. Organize an Alumni gathering and discuss the ZTE scandal. Make them commit to the general public's clamor for change. Make public the commitments of your institution especially the roles the alumni will take.





Manalangin. Manindigan. Makialam.

SIMBAHANG LINGKOD NG BAYAN

Web news update (15 February)

Web news update (15 February)



For the latest bulletins, news and features on the Ateneo, visit the official university Web site: http://www.ateneo.edu. This week's home page stories:





Bulletin

- Congratulations to the accepted Ateneo College Freshman Applicants for SY 2008-2009! Decisions on applications of freshman applicants who took the January ACET can now also be accessed online. Click here.

- Congratulations to the accepted applicants to the 41st Ateneo Junior Summer Seminar (AJSS). View list.





President’s Corner:

GC 35 Update: February 12 is another red-letter day


News

*2005 Ateneo top grad shines in world of astrophysics
*Ateneo ECCE teams bag awards in 4th Smart SWEEP
*Atenean social entrepreneur honored in Davos, Switzerland


Features

*Jesuit general appoints ten regional assistants
*Arete!


Sports

*Blue Booters Bulletin #9: A history lesson, a late goal, and another finals appearance
*Blue Booters Bulletin #8: A monkey wrench, a first goal high, and a spectacular collapse (UAAP Updates)
*AHS Track & Field Team is UAAP 1st runner-up


Announcements

*Kritika Kultura Lecture: Ironies of feminism, Feb. 22
*Take part in “Electronic Waste Drive”
*Review for Foreign Service Examination, April 5 - June 21, 2008
*Simbahang Lingkod ng Bayan forums, Feb. 14 and 23
*Alumnus wins Judicial branch essay contest
*Center for Family Ministries (CEFAM) summer offerings
*Maiden issue of graduate student research newsletter


What’s new inside?

*Situation Report 11 February 2008 (University Physical Plant)
*3 Photojourn students join workshop (Asian Center for Journalism)
*Photojourn Batch 3 takes 3rd course (Asian Center for Journalism)
*Blue Book 2007 print version to be released starting Feb. 16 (High School)
*Talecraft holds contest at AHS fair (High School)
*CSO holds annual Leadership Seminar (High School)
*Ateneo High gets high on Christ (High School)
*AHS UAAP Football Team beats UST, 9-0 (High School)
*AHS Track & Field Team is UAAP 1st runner-up (High School)
*AGS celebrates Teachers’ Day on Day of Hearts (Grade School)
*Three Ks define the theme of 4YC (Grade School)
*EX-MEN SESSION 3: Are we ready to mutate to a better grading system for COCA? (Grade School)





Visit your Unit Homepage for updates. Check out 'Ateneo this week' for weekly campus activities. We welcome news, features, and announcements from the Ateneo community. Please send your materials to commpr@admu.edu.ph. Thank you!

New Release from JesCom

Conferences and Lectures

A. An Interdisciplinary Conference on Climate Change




B. KRITIKA KULTURA LECTURE SERIES


KRITIKA KULTURA LECTURE SERIES

invites you to
a lecture


I R O N I E S OF F E M I N I S M


by

Prof. Delia A. Aguilar
Professor, Women's Studies, University of Connecticut


commentary
by

Aida F. Santos
Human rights advocate, feminist, poet


22 February 2008, Friday
4.30 - 6.00 pm
Faculty/Staff Lounge, de la Costa bldg.
Ateneo de Manila University
Loyola Heights, Quezon City


*ABSTRACT*
What is feminism like today, almost 40 years after the founding of MAKIBAKA in
1970? How has it evolved to address women's concerns in a globalized 21st
century? To what extent is feminist theorizing in the academy linked to this
project and, therefore, independent of theory-making in the global North?
These questions are raised in light of the disciplining of academic feminism
in the North and its virtual abandonment of emancipatory goals. How can we
work our way out of the ironies wrought by a feminism that continues to claim
radicalism even when it has turned conservative?


*SPEAKER'S BIO*
Delia D. Aguilar has a long history of engagement with the women's movement in
the Philippines and the United States, and the tensions arising from First
World and Third World feminist encounters. Her book Women and Globalization,
co-edited with Anne Lacsamana, underscores the need to comprehend women's
labor as the motor of globalized production. Aguilar, who formerly taught
ethnic and women's studies at Bowling Green State University and Washington
State University, now teaches women's studies at the University of
Connecticut. She has also taught women's studies in UP and St. Scholastica
Collage.


*COMMENTATOR'S BIO*
Aida F. Santos (a.k.a. Aida Santos-Maranan) is a human rights advocate,
writer, researcher, educator, trainer, feminist. She taught women?s studies
at the masteral program at St. Scholastica?s College (SSC) and served as
coordinator of its precursor women?s studies non-degree program. As a pioneer
in the women?s liberation movement, she co-founded several groups. Aida has
written numerous articles on women/gender issues and development concerns. She
has also served as an independent consultant to various local and
international organizations.


.................................
Department of English
School of Humanities
Ateneo de Manila University
Katipunan Road, Loyola Heights,
Quezon City 1108 Metro Manila
Philippines
Telefax(632)426-6120
426-6001 local 5310/5311


C. MNEs and Global Integration of Thai Processed Food Industry:
A Firm Level Study

By: Dr. Archanun Kohpaiboon

The study presents the findings of firm-level case study examining the
role of MNEs in processed food exports from Thailand. Four major
export items-canned pineapple, canned tuna, processed shrimp-are
covered, focusing on both FDI and non-FDI channels of MNE involvement.
The findings suggest that MNEs have played a vital role in the
expansion of processed food exports from Thailand.

Dr. Archanun Kohpaiboon is Assistant Professor at the Faculty of
Economics, Thammasat University (Thailand), and Visiting Professor at
the Department of Economics, Ateneo de Manila University. He has been
academic staff member of Thailand's Minister of Industry, Minister of
Finance, the House Speaker, and member of the Sub-Committee of the
Policy Advisor of the Prime Minister for Economic Affairs. Dr.
Kohpaiboon received the Ph.D. in Economics from the Australian
National University.

Date: Thursday, February 21, 2008
Time: 4:30-6:00PM
Place: Ricardo Leong Center for Chinese Studies Conference Room
Room 206. Ricardo and Dr. Rosita Leong Hall

For further information, please contact loc. 5221-5222.


D. ASEAN charter international conference

*Mark your calendars!* INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE IMPLICATIONS OF THE
ASEAN CHARTER FOR EAST ASIAN INTEGRATION



The AIM Policy Center, in partnership with the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung,
will convene a high-level *International Conference on the Implications of
the ASEAN Charter for East Asian Integration* on *12 March 2008*, Wednesday,
from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, at the *Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila*.



On 4 February 2005, the combined efforts of the AIM Policy Center, Fidel V.
Ramos Research Chair in Policy Studies, and the Japan Economic Foundation
(JEF) paved the way for an insightful discussion on the prospects of
regional integration through bilateral and regional free trade agreements
(FTAs). The conference, entitled *An Integrated Roadmap to an East Asian
Free Trade Agreement (EAFTA)*, brought together leading Asian personalities
championing the discussion of FTAs.



After nearly three years, and in light of recent developments in the region,
the AIM Policy Center and the Fidel V. Ramos Research Chair in Policy
Studies are poised to build on the success of the 2005 conference, this time
in partnership with the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung.



The proposed conference seeks to:



(1) Help cascade the ASEAN Charter buzzword and facilitate greater
public understanding of its potential implications (especially for
government and business);



(2) Assess the ASEAN countries' competitiveness and readiness for
deeper regional integration;



(3) Identify both the new opportunities for, and potential obstacles
to, East Asian integration in order to equip stakeholders with policy
options and alternative strategies; and



(4) Generate ideas on how to get the private sector more actively
involved in the regional integration process.



*Former Philippine President Fidel V. Ramos* will keynote the conference.
The panel of distinguished speakers includes DFA Secretary Alberto Romulo
(TBC), World Bank Country Director Bert Hofman (TBC), former ASEAN
Secretary-General Amb. Rodolfo Severino (Confirmed), former ASEAN Deputy
Secretary-General Wilfrido Villacorta (Confirmed), Amb. Rosario Manalo
(Confirmed), DTI Senior Undersecretary Thomas Aquino (TBC), and Dr. Federico
Macaranas (Confirmed), among others. International speakers will also be
joining the discussion virtually via videoconference.



About 150 participants from the business sector, diplomatic corps,
international organizations, national government agencies, NGOs, and the
academe will be invited to the conference. Please e-mail Jhoanne L.
Estipular (jestipular@aim.edu) or Karen Goyena (kgoyena@aim.edu) if you wish
to be invited.

Tel. : (632) 426-6001 locals 5208, 5209, 5248
Fax : (632) 426-6001 local 5280
Email: acas@admu.edu.ph
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Ateneo ECCE teams bag awards in 4th Smart SWEEP

Out of 59 mobile solutions submitted as entries from colleges and universities in the country, two teams of fifth year ECE students triumphed on the recently concluded 4th Smart SWEEP Innovation and Excellence Awards held last Feb. 1-2 at the Trade Hall of SM Cebu City. This year’s theme is “Going Wireless for Disaster Preparedness”, which addresses the country’s growing need to improve its ability to respond to the threat of disaster. All teams were tasked to come up with wireless service applications accessed via the Smart network using SMS, MMS, WAP, GPRS, SIP, voice, 3G, wireless broadband or Bluetooth.




SMART FAST (Flood Alert Service Texts) emerged as the first runner up with a cash prize of Php300,000. It proposes the use of SMS to automatically collect and transmit data from sensors that determine flood levels in rivers and other bodies of water. This system also integrates services that allow for community participation during disasters through donation (Smart Money transfer services) and evacuation site status reports. The goal of the system is to prepare the community and the entire government machinery to anticipate the onset of and respond to possible damage caused by flood.


The members of the team are Adrin V. del Rosario (Team Leader), Roy Khristopher O. Bayot, and Archie Q. Dolit.


Second runner up went to SMART-GUARDS (SMART-Geared Up for Automated Response Disaster System), a wireless disease outbreak tracking system that monitors and provides information, description, alert dissemination protocols, and mathematical analysis accessible via the Internet, SMS, and MMS. Based on the data provided by hospitals and authorized health centers, the system is able to track and map trends, patterns, and the degrees of outbreak for a particular city using mathematical algorithms and software image processing. Essentially, this system protects Filipinos from viral and epidemic outbreaks such as dengue, bird flu, capillariasis and other contagious diseases.


Jimson G. Ngeo (Team Leader), Adrielle Matthew Julius A. Dagasuan, Chrisandro M. Favila, and Jan Lester Gerard M. Lofranco, are the members of the team who received Php150,000 cash prize and the People’s Choice Award.



The university also received equivalent amounts in the form of grants.



Another team made it as finalist, Smart Disaster Aversion, which integrates different inexpensive and easy to deploy sensors in order to prevent, empower, and locate the subscribers of impending disasters such as flood, typhoon, landslide, and earthquake. The SDA team is composed of Ted Angelo T. Chua (Team Leader), Mark David G. Abat, Jose Raphael C. Arenas, and Adrian Joseph C. Mozo, who received Php35,000.



All the three teams were mentored by Engr. Marie Engelene J. Obien. Support to the teams was provided by the SWEEP laboratory under the supervision of Engr. Maria Leonora C. Guico.


A highlight of the event is the PalaECEpan quiz contest, where 37 ECE student representatives from colleges and universities nationwide converged. Daryl Aaron C. Gaerlan (V - BS ECE), topped his group elimination round and made it to the finals, in which he won third place. He was mentored by Engr. Maria Leonora C. Guico.

THE ASSEMBLY STATEMENT ON THE ABDUCTION OF RODOLFO “JUN” LOZADA AND EFFORTS OF THE ARROYO ADMINISTRATION TO OBSTRUCT THE TRUTH

On February 6, 2008, Rodolfo “Jun” Lozada – a witness to the anomalous US$320 million National Broadband Network (NBN) deal with Chinese company ZTE Inc. – was abducted by guards from the Presidential Security Group (PSG). He was driven around Metro Manila up to Los Banos, Laguna all the while not knowing where his captors will take him and what they will do to him. During the entire ordeal, Lozada was warned by his captors that his phone was under surveillance and that his calls and text messages were being intercepted by intelligence operatives. Lozada’s disappearance caused a stir among his family, the media and human rights groups who have filed petitions for a writ of habeas corpus and writ of amparo in the Supreme Court. The restive public speculation and media hype compelled Lozada’s kidnappers to bring him back to his family but only after forcing him to sign ante-dated letters requesting for police protection and an affidavit denying his abduction.




We are outraged by the government’s blatant violation of Rodolo “Jun” Lozada’s human rights and by the deliberate obstruction of justice to conceal the truth behind his disappearance and the ZTE controversy. We condemn the desperate attempts of government officials to cover-up its crime. We see this as an obvious manifestation of the increasing mafia-like way the Philippine state is being run under this current administration. We are appalled by the way the government has increasingly been using tactics that impinge upon our rights to privacy and personal security.




We hold President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the PSG culpable for these gross acts of injustice. We demand for their accountability. We want them punished. But experience tells us that this administration has employed all possible means to prevent the people from holding its officials accountable and will continue to suppress the truth for political survival. Already, Lozada has become the subject of character assassination and malicious statements. This shows up to what extent the government is willing to do in order to obscure the truth. Such response is hardly surprising.




Because the dynamics underlying the Arroyo administration – her questionable legitimacy and her desire to concentrate power to avoid prosecution after she steps down in 2010, revealed in the unchecked culture of impunity within the military and among administration allies – we believe that unless Arroyo steps down from office, trust in our democratic institutions will continue to decay.




We therefore call on President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to resign. We admit that Arroyo’s resignation is not enough but we believe that this is the first step in the restoration of our faith in our hard-won democracy.




We urge fellow Ateneans in government and public service to follow the heroic example of Rodolfo “Jun” Lozada. We implore them to reveal their knowledge of corruption and abuse of power under the present administration. We call on the Ateneo administration, the alumni association and the student body to join us in our crusade for truth and accountability. In the same way, we disown fellow Ateneans who have forgotten and reneged on their promise to become Lux in Domino – Light in God – and persons for others.




We call for continuing reflection and discernment but we don’t want to be bystanders as our countrymen begin to come together anew to defend our deeply shared Filipino values of freedom and justice.




Rodolfo “Jun” Lozada has risked his and his family’s life and security because of his patriotism and love for the truth. We are shamed if we don’t do the same.

SITUATION REPORT - Monday, 11 February 2008

SITUATION REPORT
( Monday, 11 February 2008)



The Situation Report of 11 February 2008 , with relevant photos, is posted at
http://www.admu.edu.ph/index.php?p=120&type=2&sec=26&aid=4792

It may also be downloaded as a Word file from http://www.ateneo.edu/upp/sitrep_doc/Sitrep_110208.doc



WATER: The leak in the Grade School complex has been stopped. There are still a number of problematic distribution lines at the Blue Eagle Gym but these are being acted on. The leak near the security office last Wednesday night was due to a dislocated joint on the water line. The line was affected by the roots of an adjacent tree.



The leak at the junction of the Grade School car park and Fr. Masterson Road reported by drivers and pedestrians was due to an old gasket that had to be replaced.



1. The Grade School cistern was put up in 1994 and is one of the oldest on campus. A defective gate valve had to be replaced last Friday, 8 February.

2. The High School cistern pressure tank was repaired this morning after it burst. The High School cistern was constructed also in the early 1990’s.



SECURITY:



Found and returned:

*9:00 p.m., Monday 4 February: SG RUBEN P YANSON found a wallet at the SEC A building containing cash, credit and ATM cards. This was turned over to the security office and claimed by the owner on Wednesday, 6 February.
*5:45 p.m., Tuesday 5 February: Two passengers from Ateneo left a cell phone in a tricycle sidecar at the Mini Stop store. The cell phone was seen by the gas station attendant when the tricycle went to get gas. The gas attendant refused to turn over the cell phone to the driver.
*Mr. JOMAR PUDOL CASIDSID driver of LHTODA White tricycle 027 reported the incident to campus security. SSG SEVERINO B BULACAN accompanied Mr. Casidsid to retrieve the cell phone at the gas station. The cell phone has not been claimed by its owner as of today.
*4:25 p.m., Wednesday 6 February: MR. EUGENIO ALVIN DOMINGO (in red t-shirt) driver of LPTODA Green tricycle turned over to campus security a cell phone he found in the tricycle side car. The cell phone was returned to the High School student at 4:45 p.m. of the same day.
*11:55 a.m., Thursday 7 February: JSA ground maintenance crew MR. ELMER M. QUIANO found a wallet near the baseball field and turned it over to the security office.
The wallet found by Mr. Quiano was claimed by the owner at 2:20 p.m. of the same day.
*6:30 p.m., Tuesday, 5 February: SEC roving guard LEONARDO C SANTOS found a blue stereo component along the SEC hallway. The owner only claimed it last Friday, 8 February at the security office.
*8:55 a.m., Friday 8 February: SG DANILO M ARCUENO found a cell phone, USB and backpack of assorted books at the SEC C foyer. This was turned over to the security office.
*11:55 a.m., Friday, 8 February: LS student claimed the cell phone, USB and backpack found at the SEC-C foyer.
*4:40 p.m., Thursday, 7 February: LS student LUIS B. NAZARENO found a cell phone in the JSEC Mall toilet. The student endorsed the cell phone to campus security. The cell phone was claimed by the owner later in the afternoon at the security office.
*Cervini Cafeteria waiter MR. CIGFED G. ALABAT found a wallet on one of the cafeteria tables. He endorsed it to guard on duty.
*The owner of the wallet containing cash, ATM and other cards claimed it at the security office in the evening of the same day.


Unlocked cars:



The number of cars found unlocked by campus security is increasing.



10:45 a.m., Friday 8 February: Roving guard SG FLORANTE H ANGELES found a sedan with keys attached to the driver’s door at the East carpark. The owner of the vehicle was traced through the gate pass sticker and reported to ADSA.



Summary of Unlocked Cars

Date Total North East Central Bellarmine Diversion
carpark carpark carpark carpark carpark
Monday 4 Feb 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tuesday 5 6 3 3 0 0 0
Wednesday 6 10 0 0 3 3 4
Thursday 7 5 0 1 4 0 0
Friday 8 10 1 4 3 2 0
Saturday 9 4 0 0 4 0 0
Total 35 4 8 14 5 4




Monitoring carparks is time-consuming and a strain to campus security. The option of imposing a P2,000.00 penalty for unlocked cars is now being considered. This may be imposed next school year. Drivers who leave their cars unlocked should shoulder the cost of security.

MAINTENANCE: Some of the repairs done on campus last week.



1. The damaged concrete block along Seminary Drive near the Department of Communication carpark.

2. The manhole near the Sonolux building was clogged and caused water to overflow to the street.

3. The clogged manhole was cleaned.

4. The damaged manhole cover before the waiting shed between Loyola House of Studies and San Jose Seminary posed danger to users of the stairs leading to De la Costa Housing.

5. The manhole with the repaired cover now in place.





1. On Katipunan before Gate 1 coming from Aurora Boulevard , there is a manhole without a cover.

2. The manhole cover may have been damaged by the armored car that would illegally park along the sidewalk.

3. A Grade School teacher fell in this manhole several years ago during the rainy season when the area was flooded. The community is warned to be careful when passing the area.



All University Physical Plant (UPP) office and maintenance personnel will be in Mirador Hill, Baguio for Days of Renewal and Spiritual Journey from Friday, 22 February to Monday, 25 February. Please note:



Routine UPP services will not be available in the Loyola Heights , APS-Rockwell, APS-Salcedo and at the Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health (ASMPH) campuses.
Security personnel will be on duty in the four campuses.
Housekeeping personnel in APS-Rockwell, APS-Salcedo and at the ASMPH will also be on duty.
Back-up arrangements for emergencies have been set up. For emergencies please contact the security office personnel who will in turn contact UPP for action needs.



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Please email comments to iescuadro@ateneo.edu
Visit the University Physical Plant website at http://www.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=472

Statements

A. Statement from Leong Center

Latent Racism

For several years now, the widespread celebration of the Chinese New
Year has illustrated the nation's acceptance of the Chinese-Filipino
or Chinoy community as an integral and significant part of Philippine
society. Last week, however, during the week of the Chinese New Year,
Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Sergio Apostol reacted to the Senate
testimony of Rodolfo Lozada, Jr., by calling him a "crying lady." He
is also quoted as saying, in reference to Lozada, "They say he's a
Chinese from the province. Bagay sa iyo i-deport ka. Magulo ka dito
(You should be deported because you're troublesome)."

Apostol's comments are not only ad hominem, they also show that
despite the perceived acceptance of the Chinoys in Philippine society,
old racist tags are still very much around. Apostol should realize
that he will only get as far as Bicol if he's going to have Lozada
deported. This episode demonstrates what Chinoys have often lamented,
that when their financial help is needed, the government and other
bodies are quick to acknowledge their unique place in the Philippines.
But the moment Chinoys need help or try to break free of economic
stereotypes, as in the case of Lozada, a Chinese mestizo (and proud of
it!) who is trying to set things aright in his life, then the old
prejudices emerge once again.

Apostol is not the first public official to utter a racial slur
against the Chinese during an emotional outburst. Whether he
apologizes or not, perhaps it will be a worthy Lenten exercise for all
of us to examine the latent racism that we may still harbor within our
selves--against other Filipinos, and against those who are different
from us in any way.

Fr. Ari C. Dy, SJ
Director, Ricardo Leong Center for Chinese Studies
Ateneo de Manila University


B. Where are the Filipino Youth?

Where are the Filipino Youth?
by: Harvey S. Keh

The past weeks we have witnessed yet another political scandal that has rocked our country, the ZTE Broadband Scam wherein former COMELEC chairman Benjamin Abalos with the apparent blessings of the First Gentleman, Mike Arroyo was said to have asked for a commission of US$ 130 Million or a whopping 6 Billion Pesos in exhange for his influencing our government's decision to award the broadband deal to ZTE, a Chinese Telecommunications Company. To make this happen, the ZTE Broadband Contract was greatly overpriced at US$ 329 Million and worse, the government to be able to make this deal push through would have to loan this amount from the Chinese government. In short, the US$ 130 Million kickback of Abalos and his cohorts will have to be paid for by our tax money.

To make things even worse, the govenrment tried its darn best to cover this deal by pressuring Joey De Venecia, the first star witness to stop talking abouit this in the Senate and in public, Joey didn't want to cover up the truth thus, Malacañang led by the congressman sons of President GMA led a revolt at Congress which ousted Joey's dad, then Speaker Jose De Venecia. The next star witness whose courage we so admire, Jun Lozada initially didn't want to go to the Senate and take part in their investigation because as he said, if he ends up in the Senate, he will be forced to say the Truth. Again, our government tried every trick to ensure that Lozada wouldn't be able to testify in the Senate, leading to his alleged kidnapping as soon as he arrived from Hong Kong where he hid for a few days. Two men picked up Lozada as soon as he got out of the plane and brought him around Metro Manila and even to Laguna against his will. If that can happen to Jun Lozada, that can happen to every Filipino in this country. In Jun Lozada's words, when he was picked up against his will, he already thought about the late Bobby Dacer who at the height of the Erap impeachment was also picked up by unidentified men and after weeks of looking for him, they finally found his body along with the body of his driver.

I can go on and on about this but the point is, this government has continued to steal our people's money from under our nose and they continue doing this because they know they can get away with it. Just look at the many scandals that have rocked the administration of Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo which we already have no idea what happened like the 1 Billion Peso Fertilizer Scam and the Hello Garci Scandal. As Jun Lozada further said in his testimony at the Senate, the Standard Operating Procedure in our country now is that every government contract is overpriced by 20%, the 20% goes to the pockets of our government leaders who helped in pushing the deal. This is indeed very disappointing since 6 Billion Pesos can help build so many classrooms for our public school students, it can provide so many college scholarships to deserving students, it can help build public hospitals so people can receive proper health care and it can provide adequate housing to thousands of families. But in this case, 6 Billion Pesos will just end up in the pockets of one or maybe a few families and worse, we will all have to pay for their greed.

Nakakainis at Nakakagalit ang nangyayari sa ZTE Deal na to, harap harapan na tayong ginagago ng gobyerno natin and as one of my students in class said, he wouldn't be surprised if another scandal comes out within the next few months... it seems that Malacañang is already so used to scandals because they know they will eventually get away with it once media and the public grow tired of hearing about these scandals. Pero para sa akin, mas nakakalungkot na parang walang pakialam at walang ginagawa ang karamihan sa kabataang Pilipino sa mga nangyayaring ito, it seems that the Filipino Youth which led the charge in EDSA 2 is nowhere to be found. Could it be that the Filipino Youth has given up all Hope for making this country great again? Could it be the Filipino Youth has given up in its fight for a clean and effective government? Has the youth given up on our future? I hope I am wrong because what is at stake here is not just my future or the future of the poor, it is our shared future that we have to continue to fight for. Ayaw ba natin na dumating ang araw na bawat Pilipino pwede nang magkaroon ng kalidad na edukasyon? Ayaw ba natin na dumating ang araw na hindi na natin kailangang mag abroad at mahiwalay sa pamilya para magakaroon ng magandang trabaho? If we can all work together and join forces, we can show this administration that we will not just sit idly while they continue to corrupt and destroy our future, remember that in 2010 the Filipino Youth will be able to elect the next President of our country. Let us not wait till then to make a change, let us act now, our country needs US Now!

If you want to help and be part of a youth-led initiative that will push for genuine and lasting reforms in our government, please email me at harveykeh@gmail.com or you can help by forwarding this email to your friends who might be interested to help. Let's meet, Let's Talk and Let's all work together for our country.

*Harvey Keh is Director for Youth Leadership and Social Entrepreneurship of the Ateneo de Manila-School of Government and a Lecturer at the Ateneo de Manila University-Loyola Schools' Development Studies Program and Department of Theology. Harvey is also Executive Director of AHON Foundation, a corporate foundation of Filway Marketing, Inc. that helps build public elementary school libraries.


C. INIIBIG KO ANG PILIPINAS (Ang Pilipinas na "hindi iisang pamilya lamang")

INIIBIG KO ANG PILIPINAS
Ang Pilipinas na "hindi iisang pamilya lamang" (Lozada, NBN-ZTE Star Witness)


More resoundingly than ever, we, the Simbahang Lingkod ng Bayan, reiterate what we have time and again demanded of the current government of the Republic of the Philippines: TRUTH, ACCOUNTABILITY and REFORM.


Without question, it is the constitutional duty and moral culpability of the administration of Gloria Macapagal Arroyo to ensure that the facts of all cases of corruption and anomalous dealings be brought to light, that those found and proven to be involved in such be prosecuted and punished, and that every effort shall be made to reform a system so ridden by this cancer.


Upon careful reflection on numerous unresolved issues and recent developments surrounding the Senate investigation of the NBN-ZTE deal and the alleged abduction of Engr. Jun Lozada, key witness to the said investigation, our call is for the following concrete forms of action to address the weakening of our democratic institutions and processes and to punish those who will be found guilty to the full extent of the law:


For TRUTH:


Ô That Gloria Macapagal Arroyo lift E.O. 464 which bans any of the cabinet members to appear before the Senate hearings without her consent. EO 464 is the major impediment to the public's right to information and access to the truth. It is questionable why that order was necessary in the first place, and whose interests were being protected by it. If Arroyo is prepared to serve the common good by allowing the truth to come forth, she should be ready to revoke EO 464.

Ô That Secretary Romulo Neri and other witnesses disclose to the general public all the relevant and truthful information about the NBN-ZTE deal.

Ô That the Senators faithfully continue with the hearings amidst ad hominem tactics against Lozada and cha-cha campaign to divert public attention and distract the country from pressing concerns.

For ACCOUNTABILITY:

Ô That the Senators concretely resolve to have an Independent Counsel pursue the case at hand. He or she shall have the duty to investigate and, if necessary, to prosecute certain high ranking officials of the Executive and Congress, including their relatives by affinity or consanguinity within the fourth civil degree charged with malfeasance or misfeasance in office. This should be exercised particularly for the ZTE scandal. The Independent Counsel should come from outside the government and be appointed by the President, subject to CA approval and judicial review of the Supreme Court en banc based on the qualifications provided by the statute creating the office.

For REFORM:

Ô That we heed the call of CBCP for reform – individually and communally - especially during the current season of Lent. We also strongly support the CBCP President's call for communal action and enjoin the public to attend fora, discernment sessions and public expressions of support for valid calls articulated herein.

Ô That Lawmakers revise the Government Procurement Reform Act (R.A. 9184) to ensure greater transparency and plug the enormous losses of taxpayer's money to corrupt officials estimated to amount to P30 billion for this year alone – a scandalous injustice and mockery of the plight of the millions of Filipinos who live in poverty and who would have benefited from services rightfully due them through these public funds.

We believe that if Mrs. Arroyo fails to act on the above, she irredeemably imperils her already worn-out credibility and moral authority, and will consequently lose the little remaining hold to a legitimate Presidency.

We therefore call on all men and women of goodwill to join us in making these demands, while remaining prayerfully vigilant and critically engaged in discerning and taking on courses of action to redeem the highly degraded integrity of our nation.

See, I am doing something new! Now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? In the desert, I make a way; in the wasteland, rivers. Isaiah 43: 18-19



Manalangin. Manindigan. Makialam.

SIMBAHANG LINGKOD NG BAYAN

ENTABLADO and SMARTBRO present TANIKALANG GUINTO

Inihahandog ng

ENTABLADO

(ENterteynment para sa Tao, Bayan, LAnsangan at DiyOs)

at

SMART BRO

ang



TANIKALANG GUINTO

Ni Juan Abad






Sa direksiyon ni Jethro Nino Tenorio

Disenyo ng Produksiyon ni Richard de Guzman

Musika ni Emmanuel dela Rosa

Disenyo ng Ilaw ni Voltaire de Jesus



Ang pagtatanghal ay magaganap sa

Rizal Mini Theater, Ateneo de Manila University



Ang ticket ay nagkakahalagang P200.



Mga petsa ng pagtatanghal:

Pebrero 7, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 28, 29 (7 n.g.)

Pebrero 9, 16, 23 (3 n.h. at 7 n.g.)

Marso 1 (3 n.h. at 7 n.g.)



Para sa mga katanungan, makipag-ugnayan lamang po kay

Dianne Wilwayco (09294635194)

UAAP Football Tournament Schedule (2nd Round)

70th SEASON UAAP FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT

Event Host: Ateneo de Manila University





P A R T I C I P A T I N G T E A M S



Men’s Division Women’s Division Juniors Division (Demo)

1. University of Santo Tomas 1. Far Eastern University 1. De la Salle University

2. Far Eastern University 2. University of Santo Tomas 2. Ateneo de Manila University

3. University of the Philippines 3. University of the Philippines 3. University of
Santo Tomas

4. Ateneo de Manila University 4. Ateneo de Manila University 4. Far Eastern
University

5. University of the East 5. De la Salle University

6. De la Salle University

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S C H E D U L E O F G A M E S

SECOND ROUND
February 16, 2008 - Saturday

1:00pm FEU vs UST (J) Erenchun Field (1)

3:00pm ADMU vs DLSZ (J) Erenchun Field (1)



Championship Game February 17, 2008 - Sunday Erenchun Field (1)

10:00 am Women #1 Team vs #2 Team

2:00 pm Men #1 Team vs #2 Team





· Teams on the left side must wear light uniform 01/28/08

PMSA February Med Mission! Volunteer na! For members and non-members! :D

Kaye Lani Rea B. Locaylocay

I-BS Health Sciences
School of Science and Engineering
Ateneo de Manila University

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Hey! Hey! Hey!
Its February,
time to spread the LOVE
with
PMSA's
February Medical Mission!
WHEN: February 24, 2008 SUNDAY
8 am - 3 pm
WHERE: SMDS parish, Kaingin-1 Quezon City

Nothing shows love more than saving lives!

So volunteer now!
Sign up at the PMSA board in EDSA walk!
OR
Ask the PMSA representative in your block!

*this activity is OPEN to members and NON-members of PMSA*

For any questions, contact:
Janet Chavez - 09275106255
Jason Ramos - 09209534048

First ever TEAM ATENEO-LA SALLE T-shirt now available at SLB!

Ateneo de Manila University and De la Salle University have teamed up to support the Sumilao Farmers. The first ever Ateneo-La Salle shirt is now available at the Simbahang Lingkod ng Bayan (SLB) office for P200/pc. Generated funds will be utilized to support the Sumilao Farmers. Visit SLB at Loyola House of Studies, ADMU during office hours.

Front Design
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TEAM
Ateneo-La Salle
CHAMPIONS

Back Design
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The Sum1Lao Farmers
Walk 4 Land
Walk 4 Justice

For details, please call telephone numbers 426-6101 locals 3440 / 3441, telefax 426-5968, hotline SUN-8600-SLB (0922-8600752).

Ateneans and La Sallites who will attend the Watch and Pray Gathering at Manila Cathedral this Ash Wednesday 1:00 p.m. are highly encouraged to wear the shirt.

This is our strong statement that even the most passionate rivals are united in the Sumilao case because the irrefutable facts are crystal clear and that Justice and Equity are evidently on the side of the Sumilao Farmers.

Manalangin. Manindigan. Makialam.
SIMBAHANG LINGKOD NG BAYAN

SLB's KWENTONG BAYAN 2008 (National Situationer) Invitation

Peace in Christ.



Simbahang Lingkod ng Bayan (SLB), the socio-political ministry of the Society of Jesus, is a non-partisan Church-based organization aiming for a Filipino nation that celebrates love of country and genuine democracy in the spirit of faith that does justice with a preferential option for the poor. Through our projects and programs we seek to create ways to foster participation and vigilance among Filipino citizens in the socio-political and economic affairs of the state.



SLB conducts a bi-annual National Situationer dubbed as KWENTONG BAYAN. We regularly invite people who are adept with and can objectively give a reading of the economic, social, and political situation the country. With the title "EDSA PA NGA", this year's theme revolves around the State of Philippine Democracy as viewed from various vantage points. For KWENTONG BAYAN 2008, we have invited the following:



· HON. FRANCISCO PANGILINAN to share his views, experiences, and assessment as a legislator coming from the opposition with regard the state of our democracy

Senator, Republic of the Philippines

· HON. RICARDO SALUDO to give an assessment and reading of the state of Philippine Democracy from the administration's stand point

Cabinet Secretary, Office of the President

· SOLITA COLLAS-MONSOD to give a reading of the Philippine economy and as well as serve as a reactor to the previous speakers

Professor, UP School of Economics



Former President CORAZON C. AQUINO will also be sharing her thoughts on the spirit of the 1st EDSA People Power and how it remains to be relevant to the present national situation.



In this light, we would like to invite you to attend the said event. Details are as follows:

Date: February 23, 2008 (Saturday)

Time: 1:00 PM – 4:30PM

Venue: Ateneo Grade School Auditorium



There will be a registration fee of Php100 to cover the cost for the snacks, honoraria and the venue.



For ticket reservations on KWENTONG BAYAN, or should you have queries and/or concerns, please communicate with us through the following: Mobile: SUN-8600-SLB (0922-8600-752), Email: slb@admu.edu.ph, Landline: (02) 426-6101 local 3440, Telefax: (02) 4265968. You may also visit our websites for updates: www.slb.ph and www.simbahanglingkod.multiply.com



Through this project we aim to provide the people a venue for a political engagement and to keep the momentum to push for the needed socio-political and economic reforms towards a genuine democracy.



Thank you and God bless.







Manalangin. Manindigan. Makialam.

Simbahang Lingkod ng Bayan

Intersect National Situationer now out-avail of it with discounted prices at the JJCICSI's Publication sale!

Have we left the poor behind?

Recent economic gains show that our country’s development is in full force.
Different sectors and different people have different opinions regarding this.
We, however, cannot ignore the fact that a lot of Filipinos still live beneath
the poverty threshold and are still hungry and hopeless-have we left them
behind?

Intersect, in its latest National Situationer titled, “Leaving the Poor
Behind,” hopes to answer this question. Among the articles in the said issue
are: “Has Growth been Pro-poor in the Philippines?”; “Where Do the Poor Go
When Development Demolishes Them?”; “To the Streets”; “For the Dignity of the
Rural Poor”; “Education Matters”; “Practical Investments to Manage
Population”; “The Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act: Promise of a Better
Future”; and “Hope from the Grassroots.” All these articles hope to paint a
picture of where our country is heading and if we are taking the poor with us
in this direction.

We also take this opportunity to thank you for being with us for many years.
As many of you know, this is the Intersect’s last issue. As a sign of our
gratitude, we are slashing P10 of our P80 cover price for this issue. We are
also holding a publications sale. All our publications including all the
issues of Intersect, our Pulso monograph series, Occasional Paper series and
our Pinakatagong Lihim ng Simbahan VCD will all be available on discounted
prices. Our sale will begin on February 8 and end on February 15. Free gifts
await the first ten (10) buyers. Hurry while supplies last!

For our publications catalog and inquiries, you may reach us at 426-6001 to 30
local 4665 or e-mail us at intersec@admu.edu.ph or intersect_icsi@yahoo.com.
You can also drop by our office at the 2/F Mayo Hall, Social Development
Complex, Ateneo de Manila University, Loyola Heights, Quezon City. Look for
Chayie or Didith.

SITUATION REPORT - Tuesday, 05 February 2008

The Situation Report of 5 February 2008, with relevant photos, is posted at
http://www.admu.edu.ph/index.php?p=120&type=2&sec=26&aid=4748

It may also be downloaded as a Word file from http://www.ateneo.edu/upp/sitrep_doc/Sitrep_050208.doc



WATER: Mr. Eugine U. Bulatao, a University Physical Plant personnel residing at the Ateneo housing noticed unusually large amount of water flowing at the housing road coming from the Grade School last Wednesday evening, 30 January. Investigating the Grade School complex the following day, the plumbing section noted that water continued to flow even after gate valves were closed.

Due to the configuration of the Grade School, a looping water distribution system has been installed over the years to insure strong water pressure at any point in the area. Unfortunately, the old G.I. pipes used in the system have been covered by various construction projects. Locating the leak in the system involved breaking through concrete. This could not be easily done as the Grade School complex is used even on weekends.

The long weekend with Monday as a holiday, allowed University Physical Plant personnel to trace the leak in the system. Gate valves were shut at different points and time. The leak has been found and fixed.

PARKING: A van with a Loyola Schools student sticker was found by SG EDGAR O VALDINAR illegally parked along the diversion road (road parallel to Katipunan from Gate 2.5 to Gate 3) obstructing the flow of traffic. The NO Parking sign where the van was parked had been removed. It was found inside the van.

SECURITY: Housekeeping personnel MR. MATEO E. INANO found what seem to be a porcelain marijuana tooter at the Smokers’ Pocket Garden between Cervini and Eliazo Residence Halls last Thursday 31 January.

Found and returned: At 3:20 p.m., Friday 1 February JGSOM Student Enterprise Center (JSEC) roving guard SG ANTONINO A PARNADA (not in the picture) found an unattended red bag near the SEC C storage room. The bag contained:

Ninety-eight P500 peso bills or a total of P49,000.
Two Nokia camera phones and car keys.
One Canon telephoto lens and flash.
Wallet with P600 cash, ATM & credit cards.

The bag and its contents were claimed by an LS coed at 4:40 p.m. of the same day at the security office.

Unlocked cars: Carnapping and car break-ins are serious problems in Metro Manila, particularly in Quezon City . Yet the number of cars found unlocked in the Loyola Heights campus is increasing. Since the start of classes in January till last Friday, 1 February the number of unlocked cars found by roving guards are shown below:

Number of Unlocked vehicles



Date Total North Carpark East Carpark Central Carpark Diversion Road Carpark
7 Jan 4 0 1 0 3
8 Jan 2 1 1 0 0
9 Jan 2 0 2 0 0
10 Jan 1 0 1 0 0
11 Jan 0 0 0 0 0
14 Jan 2 0 1 0 1
15 Jan 1 0 1 0 0
16 Jan 0 0 0 0 0
17 Jan 1 1 0 0 0
18 Jan 2 1 0 1 0
21 Jan 1 0 1 0 0
22 Jan 4 1 0 0 3
23 Jan 2 0 1 0 1
24 Jan 4 0 4 0 0
25 Jan 7 0 5 2 0
28 Jan 7 1 2 0 4
29 Jan 7 0 4 0 3
30 Jan 3 1 2 0 0
31 Jan 2 1 0 0 1
1 Feb 6 0 4 2 0

Total 58 7 30 5 16




Believe it or not:



At 9:15 a.m., last Thursday, 31 January SG DARIUS D ASUNCION found a CRV parked with the motor running, air conditioner and stereo turned on, with all doors unlocked at the North carpark. The owner had left the car and gone to work at the nearby building. SG Asuncion points to the ignition key left inside the CRV. All the carnapper had to do was drive away with the CRV. After taking pictures, security turned everything off. Security removed the key after locking the car. The owner claimed the keys at the security office 30 minutes later. She had gone to work and completely forgot about her CRV.

ldm050208

Please email comments to iescuadro@ateneo.edu
Visit the University Physical Plant website at http://www.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=472

Web news update (6 February)

Web news update (6 February)

For the latest bulletins, news and features on the Ateneo, visit the official university Web site: http://www.ateneo.edu. This week's home page stories:

Bulletin

- Prof. Finn Erling Kydland, 2004 Nobel Laureate for Economics, speaks on peace and economic development in the age of globalization on February 7, 2008, 2 p.m., at the Henry Lee Irwin Theater, Ateneo de Manila University. You may listen to his talk live via Webcast at the following URL: http://stream.mozcom.com/ateneo. Read more.

Features

*A blessed day for dogs at PsychotheraPETS
*Hakbang sa Hakbang: A dark and well-executed comedy
*Math Olympiad

Sports

*Blue Booters Bulletin #7: A goalkeeper’s benediction, number ten, and the attacking wingbacks
*Blue Booters Bulletin #6: Of the heart, of the soul, and of the killer cross (UAAP Updates)

Announcements

*Two lectures on privatization hosted by Ateneo School of Government
*School of Social Sciences Week, Feb 5-9

What’s new inside?

*Situation Report 05 February 2008 (University Physical Plant)
*AAABC Spring Get-Together (Alumni Events)
*Clamor for democracy gaining ground in Burma – Irrawady editor (Asian Center for Journalism)
*FORUMS majourn speaks (Asian Center for Journalism)
*Philippine journalists sue gov't for harassment (Asian Center for Journalism)
*AHS identifies strengths & weaknesses at workshop (High School)
*AHS UAAP football team beats FEU, 4-0 (High School)
*Science week: A week of MAGIS (Grade School)
*AHAS is over-all champion at Arnis Goodwill Games (High School)

Visit your Unit Homepage for updates. Check out 'Ateneo this week' for weekly campus activities. We welcome news, features, and announcements from the Ateneo community. Please send your materials to commpr@admu.edu.ph. Thank you!

Jesuit Communications' Special Announcements

Get the Lenten Cross now for only P200.00. A set of five candles with the Lenten prayer guide may be availed separately for only P55.00.

STATEMENT OF CABREI CABREIRA, THE NEW ’07-’08 SANGGUNIAN PRESIDENT

STATEMENT OF CABREI CABREIRA, THE NEW ’07-’08 SANGGUNIAN PRESIDENT

Today at noon, I, Cabrei Cabreira, was officially sworn in as the new Sanggunian President for the School-Year 2007-2008. As the constitutional successor to the Presidency, I now take full responsibility for this Student Government. However, the events that lead to my assumption of this office are undoubtedly unacceptable and unfair. Last elections, Karl Satinitigan was duly elected to lead this Sanggunian toward realizing its vision for the Ateneans. It is now apparent that Karl is not an official student and can no longer carry out this mandate. I acknowledge the accomplishments that Karl has made but remain steadfast in deploring this chain of events. I firmly believe that the Sanggunian and the student body deserve nothing less than an explanation for what happened to the elected President. After all, this is a public position and every Sanggunian officer must be held accountable to the Ateneans who trusted them. Nonetheless, the decision to fully shed light on these matters lie on Karl alone.

The importance of the Presidency and its leadership role has never been highlighted more. For many months, the Sanggunian has been experiencing a leadership crisis, weathering both deserved and unfair criticism from various sectors in the community. While it is not true that the Sanggunian does not work, laudable efforts from our lower units were significantly negated by the absence of clear-cut leadership. The Sanggunian has indeed gained some ground in projects such as Project 50/50, the respective school weeks, Reps’ Plenary, SONA, and the Magna Carta Week. Nevertheless, I admit that the internal effects of these unforeseen developments contributed to our failure to meet students’ expectations.

Up until this week, the Sanggunian was completely unaware of everything going on with our erstwhile President. We did not get any official word from the OSA, Partido IBIG-Agila, or any other unit that could have been privy to Karl’s circumstances. Let it be made clear that there was no effort whatsoever to hide this issue from public scrutiny. The Sanggunian also acknowledges the swift action by the OSA and the Student Judicial Court to follow the constitutional process.

With barely 3 weeks left before the new Sanggunian elections, I intend to oversee the proper execution of the remaining projects lined up to close the year. A collaborative evaluation on the performance of the Sanggunian is in order as well. This will help me as I begin to set the framework for the incoming officers who are to face a Herculean task of revitalizing this Sanggunian. I am hopeful that the next set of officers will have a strong work ethic and are experienced enough to produce the results and carry out the reforms needed in this institution.

As I set out to lay the foundation for the reconstruction of this student government, I appeal to the student body not to lose hope in their Sanggunian. This coming elections, let us continue to exercise our right to choose the people who could best address the pressing problems we have. If anything, the Sanggunian needs an action-oriented leadership, one that transcends words toward action, to restore its relevance. Together, let us hope and work for the rebuilding of this institution.

Cabrei Cabreira
President
Sanggunian ng mga Mag-aaral ng Ateneo de Manila
Feb. 7, 2008


*********************
Cabrei Cabreira
IV AB IS
President
Sanggunian ng mga Mag-aaral na mga Paaralang Loyola
ng Ateneo de Manila
Partido Ignacio
0917.801.32.00//cabrei_cabreira@yahoo.com

The Assassination of Karl Satinitigan

Disclaimer: The title is an allusion to the Philippine Daily Inquirer editorial (February 6, 2008) entitled "The Assassination of De Venecia"

We are terribly disappointed at how the Sanggunian has handled the current chain of events. We are referring to the recent string of resignations in the student council, with great emphasis on the issue of Karl Satinitigan' s non-enrollment.

We have read the article in The Guidon entitled "Top Sanggu officers resign." We agree to the students' reactions when they say that the Sanggunian should have told the students about these resignations and vacancies. We agree when students talk about how Sanggunian should have been more transparent with the internal workings of the council.

We have also read the statement of the newly sworn Sanggunian President, Cabrei Cabrera, on the status of Karl Satinitigan. We are terribly disappointed at how the statement deflected the various issues raised by our group and other students by saying that "laudable efforts from our lower units were significantly negated by the absence of clear-cut leadership."

Why are they (the President speaking in behalf of the Sanggunian) putting blame on Karl Satinitigan? Is the President of the Sanggunian the only one liable for this "absence of clear-cut leadership?" Aren't the Vice President and the other officers also culpable? Why does it sound like the Karl Satinitigan issue is being used as a fire escape from the burning building known as the Sanggunian? Can't the Sanggunian take care of its own? If it can't, how does it expect to "take care" of the student body? Karl Satinitigan is first and foremost a student and part of the Sanggunian constituency.

If there was one thing that the new president said that was right, then it would be the importance of the coming Sanggunian elections. It would be the true measure of how students perceive this recent chain of events. We wouldn't be surprised if, like the on-going plebiscite regarding the number of course representatives, the quota would not be reached.

--
Gadfly Society
http://gadflysociety.blogspot.com

Rizal Library Databases On Trial

To the Ateneo Community:

We would like to invite the Ateneo Community to please visit the Rizal Library
Website: http://rizal.lib.admu.edu.ph

and try the following online databases on trial:

BMJ

The BMJ is published by BMJ Publishing Group Ltd, a wholly owned
subsidiary of the British Medical Association. BMJ publications
include leading medical titles in specialist clinical areas, public
health and evidence-based medicine.
URL:

http://www.bmj.com/searchall/


Books@ Ovid (Medical and Life Sciences Titles)

Books@Ovid supports your research needs by combining classic and
groundbreaking titles in a wide range of subject areas?including the
world's largest online collection of core clinical texts?with the
industry-leading search and discovery capabilities of the Ovid
interface. Get anytime, anywhere online access to your essential
textbooks. And as you link seamlessly between chapters, topics and
referenced websites, as you browse the table of contents, Books@Ovid
transforms research information into knowledge.

URL:

http://gateway.ovid.com/autologin.html

SCOPUS

Scopus is the largest abstract and citation database of research
literature and quality web sources. It's designed to find the
information scientists need. Quick, easy and comprehensive, Scopus
provides superior support of the literature research process. Updated
daily, Scopus offers.

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33 million abstracts
Results from 386 million scientific web pages
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Seamless links to full-text articles and other library resources
Innovative tools that give an at-a-glance overview of search results
and refine them to the most relevant hits
Alerts to keep you up-to-date on new articles matching your search
query, or by favorite author
Scopus is the easiest way to get to relevant content fast. Tools to
sort, refine and quickly identify results help you focus on the
outcome of your work. You can spend less time mastering databases and
more time on research

URL: http://www.scopus.com/scopus/home.url

For your comments and suggestions please feel free to contact the
undersigned.

Thank you very much.

--
Mr. Fernan R. Dizon
Head, Acquisitions Section

Mailing Address:
Rizal Library
Ateneo De Manila University
PO Box 154, Manila Central Post Office
0917 MANILA
PHILIPPINES

Business Address:
Rizal Library
Ateneo De Manila University
Katipunan Avenue,
Loyola Heights, Quezon City
1108 PHILIPPINES
Tel. no.: (632) 426-6001 ext. 5816 or 5803
Fax. no.: (632) 426-5961

iLove: Hangad's Valentine Concert

Launch of the Affiliated NEtwork for Social Accountability-East Asia and the Pacific

The Ateneo Community is invited to the
The Ceremonial Launch of The Affiliated Network on Social Accountability -
East Asia and the Pacific (ANSA-EAP)

Veritas Hall 4/f Ateneo Professional Schools
Rockwell Center, Makati City
15 February 2008 â--ª 10 a.m. to 12 noon

Theme: Promoting Social Accountability, the Asian Way

Citizens around the world are discovering the power of social
accountability to
influence and shape governance. Many countries in our region have already used
and benefited from it through initiatives, such as budget monitoring,
expenditure tracking and citizen report card on service delivery. It is high
time that we consolidate these efforts, facilitate cross-country sharing and
exchange, and realize the greater power of regional collective work.

The Ateneo School of Government (ASoG) takes the lead in organizing the
Affiliated Network for Social Accountability in East Asia and the Pacific
(ANSA-EAP). Entitled Promoting Social Accountability the Asian Way, we are
launching the ANSA-EAP on 15 February 2008, 10 a.m. to 12 noon, at the Veritas
Hall, 4/F of the Ateneo Professional Schools, Rockwell Center, Makati City.

In launching the ANSA-EAP, the main goal is to start a practical
conversation on
cultivating the Asian perspective and way of doing social accountability.
Through this, home-grown efforts can make people to realize the direction and
value of their participation in governance, which further enrich the existing
community of learning and practice.

We hope that you can join us and share with us the vision of
cooperation among the citizens of the East Asia and Pacific region.

Please confirm your attendance through Ms. Gladys Selosa
(dysney_77@yahoo.com) or Ms. Amihan Perez (arperez@ateneo.edu).

Programme

10:00 AM Ecumenical Prayer
10:10 AM Philippine National Anthem
Welcome Remarks by the Dean of the Ateneo School of Government
10:20 AM Background on ANSA-EAP
10:50 AM Philippine Showcase: Panibagong Paraan for Social
Accountability by Usec. Austere Panadero
11:00 AM Message of Representative from Cambodia
11:10 AM Message of Representative from Indonesia
11:20 AM Message of Representative from Philippines
11:30 AM Keynote Speech by ANSA-EAP Executive Committee
11:45 AM Unveiling of ANSA-EAP Logo
11:50 AM Closing Remarks by WB Country Director
12:00 PM Lunch

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Amihan R. Perez
Center for Social Policy of the
Ateneo School of Government
G/F CSP Building, Social Development Complex
Ateneo de Manila University
Loyola Heights, Quezon City
Tels. (632) 426-6061/62

Loyola Schools' Guidance Office Hold Order List

A. LSGO Hold Order List for Freshmen

This is to inform all the Freshman students that starting this semester, the
Loyola Schools Guidance and Counseling Office(LSGO)will put a Hold Order
on those who have not taken the year-level guidance tests.

Students who are put on a the Hold Order list cannot register on-line for
Summer 2008 or for 1st semester of SY 2008-09.

To avoid any inconvenience, please drop by the LSGO at G/F Berchmans Bldg. ASAP

and make arrangements with Ms.Didi Jao to address the deficiency.

A special late testing date has been set on April 2,Wednesday, 1:00-5:00 pm for

this purpose(venue TBA).The list of 1st year students who have not taken the
tests can be found in the attached file at the Ateneo Online Bulletin.

Please be reminded that all students are also required to sign up for yearly
routine interview.


B. LSGO Hold Order List for Sophomores

This is to inform all Sophomore students that starting this semester, the
Loyola Schools Guidance and Counseling Office(LSGO)will put a Hold Order List
on those who have not taken the year-level guidance tests.

Students who are put on the Hold Order list cannot register on-line for
Summer 2008 or for 1st semester of SY 2008-09.

To avoid any inconvenience, please drop by the LSGO at G/F Berchmans Bldg. ASAP
and make arrangements with Ms.Didi Jao to address the deficiency.The deadline
for the Sophomores to secure a clearance from the office is on February 29.

The list of the 2nd year students who have not taken the tests can be found in
the attached file at the Ateneo Online Bulletin.

Please be reminded that all students are also required to sign up for yearly
routine interview.


C. LSGO Hold Order List for Juniors

This is to inform all the Junior students that starting this semester, the
Loyola Schools Guidance and Counseling Office(LSGO)will put a Hold Order List
on those who have not taken the year-level guidance tests.

Students who are put on a the Hold Order list cannot register on-line for
Summer 2008 or for 1st semester of SY 2008-09.

To avoid any inconvenience, please drop by the LSGO at G/F Berchmans Bldg. ASAP
and make arrangements with Ms.Didi Jao to address the deficiency.

A special late testing date has been set on April 2,Wednesday, 1:00-5:00 pm for
this purpose(venue TBA).The list of 3rd year students who have not taken the
tests can be found in the attached file at the Ateneo Online Bulletin.

Please be reminded that all students are also required to sign up for yearly
routine interview.


D. LSGO Hold Order List for Seniors

All Senior students who have not taken the year-level guidance tests are
requested to address this deficiency by March 14, 2008.

Please look for Ms. Didi Jao of the Loyola Schools Guidance and Counseling
Office, G/F Berchmans Building during office hours for the clearance.

The list of the 4th year students who have not taken the tests can be found in
the attached file at the Ateneo Online Bulletin.

Please be reminded as well that all students are required to sign up for yearly
routine interview.

Holy Week Retreat Details

For reservation, please contact Christian Life Community of the Philippines at tel. nos. 4260074/75.

Deadline for reservation is on February 25, 2008. Thank you.

Web news update (1 February)

Message

Web news update (1 February)

For the latest bulletins, news and features on the Ateneo, visit the official university Web site: http://www.ateneo.edu. This week's home page stories:

Bulletin

• Monday, February 4, is Ateneo de Manila University President's Day, a school holiday.

President’s Corner

• GC35 Update: Weeks 3 and 4, ‘De More’

News

• Six from Theology faculty receive Fr. Gorospe award
• Three Ateneo mentors featured in book on transformative leaders
• ACFJ chief named to 2 international posts
• Dean Buenviaje joins CSR Institute board
• AGSB and employers' group link up for SME's
• Angara to Filipinos: Create our future through science, technology and innovation
• Youth Leaders converge for Social Entrepreneurship

Features

• The Wayside Café graces Humanities Week 2008

Sports

• Blue Booters Bulletin #5: Cold pizza, the penitent player, and a vault to the top
• Beach Hut Challenge swim meet (Ateneo vs. UP)

Announcements

• AHS Fair RADIOACTIVE happens Feb. 1 & 2
• Conference on religions, regionalism and globalization, Feb. 1
• Watch the Spring Film Festival 2008
• Call for papers and participation: International Symposium on health

What’s new inside?

• Security Bulletin, 28 January 2008 (University Physical Plant)
• Loyola Schools Dress Code Survey (Alumni News)
• The 2007 AFORS Merit Awardees (Alumni News)
• Unforgettable 'Intersection' (High School)
• Student leaders learn a different kind of prayer at retreat (High School)
• AHS' Music Industry wins 1st place at Assumption Fair! (High School)
• AHS UAAP football team suffers 1st loss against DLSZ (High School)
• AHS boys are champs in PAYA Ultimate Frisbee! (High School)
• AHS Lawn Tennis team is PRADA Champion! (High School)

UAAP Updates

• UAAP Team Rosters

Visit your Unit Homepage for updates. Check out 'Ateneo this week' for weekly campus activities. We welcome news, features, and announcements from the Ateneo community. Please send your materials to commpr@admu.edu.ph. Thank you!

Tayo'y Mga Pinoy Concert

Greetings!

The Ateneo de Manila College Glee Club cordially invites everyone to our concert and CD Launch entitled

TAYO'Y MGA PINOY
A Tribute to the Filipino Artist
featuring an All Filipino Repertoire of Classic, Contempoary, Folk and Pop Music
composed and arranged by some of the most talented musicians of today.


Friday, February 22, 2008 at the Church of the Risen Lord, UP Diliman Campus
Tickets at Php150.00

and

Saturday, February 23, 2008 at the PhilAm Life Auditorium, UN Avenue Manila
Tickets at Php200.00 and Php150.00

Discounts are given to large groups!
To reserve tickets or for more inquiries you may contact the following:
ACGC MVP Room 304, 4266001 loc. 5429
John at 09178210916
Guita at 09275711725

Pathways' Report on the Piso Para Kay Isko Campaign 2007

Dear Friends,

We are pleased to report that the collections from the Ateneo
community for our "Piso Para kay Isko" tin can campaign from January -
December 2007 amounted to P 12,378.61

Here are the offices / individuals arranged according to their contributions:

OFFICE TOTAL
1 Department of Economics 2,932.75
2 Cathy Blanza, LS Registrar 1,019.90
3 Rizal Library 970.40
4 Department of Mathematics 890.25
5 Ditas Yacaba, HS APSA 802.20
6 CTC 101 732.20
7 Personnel Office 617.40
8 OMIOD 514.60
9 Registrar 427.60
10 Office of Admission & Aid 346.90
11 University Press 324.60
12 School of Management 308.25
13 IS Dept 234.50
14 Office of Graduate Services 204.80
15 Department of ECCE 193.75
16 OSCI 178.90
17 University Physical Plant (AMPC) 170.25
18 ORP 165.60
19 Central Accounting Office 155.25
20 VP for Loyola Schools 150.60
21 ADAA 147.45
22 University Athletics 128.85
23 English Department 96.50
24 Department of History 89.55
25 Department of Chemistry 88.75
26 Department of Modern Languages 78.25
27 DISCS 69.20
28 Education Department 64.35
29 University Archives 61.35
30 Development Studies Program 60.00
31 Office of International Programs 29.25
32 Department of Philosophy 29.00
33 European Studies Program 26.90
34 Department of Physics 15.00
35 Department of Sociology & Anthropolgy 13.00
36 Department of Political Science 11.50
37 Filipino Department 10.00
38 Physical Education Department 5.01
39 Placement Office 5.00
40 Department of Biology 4.00
41 Chinese Studies Program 3.00
42 Department of Theology 1.00
43 Director Japanese Studies Program 1.00
TOTAL P 12,378.61

Although initially we presented this campaign for Ateneo offices, we
would like to give special recognition to two individuals from our
community who requested for tin cans as individuals, apart from their
office joining the campaign- Ms. Cathy Blanza of the L/S Registrar's
Office and Ms Ditas Yacaba of the HS APSA.

We also found a tin can in CTC-101 which amounted to P 732.20. We
would like to thank those students who contribured to the campaign!

Thank you so much for your support! The amount raised this year is enough to
supplement one Pathways student in Ateneo with the incidental costs of
books, photocopying expenses as well as a small stipend for food and
fare expenses.

Since 2005, the Piso Para Kay Isko campaign has collected a total of
P48,373.31 from the Ateneo community. This in turn has relieved 4
students from
worrying about their incidental day to day expenses.

In Metro Manila alone, we currently have 247 students in college. This
does not include the incoming batch of college freshmen for SY
2008-2009 yet.

We hope to count on your continued support for this campaign. Should
you wish to request for a tin can to put in your office, please just
call us at 426-6001 local 4048 and look for Mae King.

Cheers,
Solvie

Solvie T. Nubla
Pathways to Higher Education
Ateneo de Manila University

Tel (632)426-6001 local 4047
Fax (632) 920-0153

OSA Commendations for Student Organizations

Office of Student Activities
COMMENDATIONS for STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS


For the 1st Quarter of SY 2007-2008

The following organizations have shown exemplary performance based on
their efficiency and initiative, availability and presence for
consultations, and submission of good project proposals during the 1st
Quarter of SY 2007-2008:

Ateneo Celadon
Ateneo Lingua Ars Cultura (ALAC)
Ateneo Student Exchange (ASEC)
Loyola Film Circle (LFC)
Kaingin
Ateneo Special Education Society (SPEED)
Management Information Systems Association (MISA)
Ateneo Chemical Society (AChes)


For the 2nd Quarter of SY 2007-2008

We would like to commend the following organizations for faithfully
complying with the University policies and procedures and for
successfully implementing major projects during the 2nd Quarter of SY
2007-2008:

Management Economics Association (MECO)
Ateneo Junior?s Marketing Association (AJMA)
Ateneo Management Association (AMA)
Ateneo Association for Communications and Technology (ACTM)
Ateneo Special Education Society (SPEED)
Association of Communication Majors (ACOMM)
Ateneo Math Society (AMS)
Environmental Science Society (ESS)
Management Information Systems Association (MISA)
Ateneo Student Catholic Action (AtSCA)
ENTABLADO
Ateneo HPAIR Union
PEERS
Company of Ateneo Dancers (CADS)
Ateneo Chemical Society (ACheS)
Ateneo Psyche


For the 3rd Quarter of SY 2007-2008

We would like to commend the following organizations who have shown
exemplary performance for the 3rd Quarter of SY 2007-2008:

for actively participating and winning during the JGSOM Week and the
AJMA Competition:
ACTM

for updating OSA regularly, submitting documents and clarifying
questions regarding projects promptly:
MEcO
YFC - Ateneo

for successfully implementing projects that create positive
contributions to the organization and community:

ADS
AJMA
Ateneo Psyche
COSA
Entablado
SPEED

for faithfully complying with the University policies and procedures
and implementing good projects:

ACheS
Musmos

TUGON's Enough Abuse Campaign

"Still, he was smarter than two little girls,

and he didn't seem to mind sticking his hands inside my pants

even when there were other children present."

Child sexual abuse is an issue that is avoided as much as possible, because it is something that most people cannot bear to talk about. But because we stay quiet, victims continue to live their lives hiding in shame, pain, and fear. Because we tolerate it, children will grow up thinking that this kind of life is what they deserve.

The goal of Tugon's Enough Abuse Campaign is to put an end to this silent epidemic. Through our campaign, we will let the Ateneo community into the minds of those who have been sexually abused. Without sugarcoating their experiences, we will let you into the harsh realities that they have to go through every single day.

From February 11-15, get yourself informed and involved.

- Visit our exhibit in MVP Basement.

- Buy an Enough Abuse wristband for Php 50 from Kostka Extension.

- Go to SOM 210 on Feb. 13 to learn what really goes on in the lives of these girls.

It's time to put an end to the silent epidemic.

It's time to say ENOUGH ABUSE.

Support TUGON's campaign against child sexual abuse.

How do you make your February EXTRAORDINARY?

Start it right!

Party with Miriam College's Communication Arts students in the launch of

Communication Arts Week!

FlashForward: Revive the beauty of a classic

happens on February 9, 7-11 pm at the

Miriam College Parking Lot.

Witness heart thumping performances of
CCATT Street Dancers,CCATT Models, CCATT Singers and selected CA students and professors.

Plus enjoy Pinoy rock as we bring today’s hottest local acts
Kjwan and Urbandub.

Get a glimpse of CA life as well from our exhibits at the G/F MMJ Hallway, Our Lady’s Court and Old Library Foyer during the CA Week from February 11-13. Conferences and talks will also happen during the week.

Set an extraordinary mood this February by having this one great week.

Tickets for the launch at 150 pesos only. For inquiries, you can call or text Kristel Yap at 0905.264.35.56

Kristelie Yap

Public Relations Officer

Communication Arts and Advertising Society

News Writer

Chi Rho Publications

Scriptwriter

Team MC

Rush TV

kristle021@yahoo.com

http://pumipintig.multiply.com

0905.264.35.56

"It's this: that a certain point in our lives, we lose control of what's happening to us, and our lives become contolled by fate. That's the world's greatest lie."

-The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

Seminars and Lectures

A. Jesuit Vocation Seminar

The Society of Jesus is inviting male college students and young professionals
to a Jesuit Vocation Discernment Seminar on February 10, 2008, Sunday, from 8:00
am to 5:00 pm.
This will be held on the 2nd floor of the CLC Building, Ateneo de Manila
University.
Registration is free.

For more information, please call 426-6101, and look for any member of the
Vocation Promotions team. You may also text 0917-JESUITS. Inquiries may also be
e-mailed to sjvocations@jesuits.ph.


B. Eaglewatch: Economic and Political Briefing

An Exclusive Invitation to the
ATENEO DE MANILA UNIVERSITY EAGLEWATCH
Economic and Political Briefing

Building Strengths in Institutions and the Economy:
THE CHALLENGE OF 2010 AND BEYOND

Wednesday, 20 February 2008, 8:30-11:30 am
Veritas Hall, 4th Floor Ateneo Professional Schools, Rockwell


This early, major political groups are busy preparing for the
Presidential elections in 2010. Talks are abuzz with rumors on the
official bets of dominant opposition parties while some Malacañang
allies have expressed desire to run for the highest office in the land.

Too early, some say. For us in Ateneo, the early election fever will
only be productive if the more crucial tasks that will maximize its
results are attended to. For instance, how will the new leadership in
Comelec pursue electoral reforms and a modernized, clean and honest
elections? How can the economic gains of a stronger agricultural
sector and steadily growing investments be sustained? What further
institutional strengthening before and beyond the elections should be
undertaken to address the more important developmental issues of
poverty, hunger and restlessness?

The Eagle Watch briefing this February will provide a venue for
addressing these questions. Our economic, political experts will
engage an audience composed of businessmen, economists, media and
other prominent representatives of academe, government and
non-government sectors into a lively discussion to be able to
understand the persistent issues, decide more intelligently for their
respective organizations, and more importantly, get more involved in
efforts to uplift the country?s welfare.

Join us.
Speakers:
Cielito F. Habito, Ph.D.
Director, Ateneo Center for Economic Research and Development (ACERD)
Professor, Department of Economics, Ateneo de Manila University

J. R. Nereus Acosta, Ph.D.
Former Congressman, First District of Bukidnon,
Faculty, Ateneo School of Government
Faculty, Department of Political Science, Ateneo de Manila University

Special Guest Speaker:
Manuel Roxas III
Senator, Republic of the Philippines


Briefing Fee is P2,500 per person (inclusive of snacks and briefing
materials).
You could also avail of the 10% early bird discount if you register by
February 6, 2008, or the 10% group discount for groups of 3 or more
participants. For Ateneo students, alumni and staff, special rate is
Php1,800 only!

To register, please fax or email the reply slip below at telefax no.
929-7970 and email address ateneo.eaglewatch@gmail.com. For inquiries
please call the Eagle Watch secretariat at the same number. Look for
Ms Guia Janson or Ms. Majen Tong.

ABOUT EAGLEWATCH

The Economics Department through its research group, the Ateneo Center
for Economic Research and Development (ACERD), has been conducting
quarterly macroeconomic briefings since early 2002. These briefings
were mainly economic in nature -- basically an assessment of the
performance of the economy (GNP, GDP, other economic indicators, based
on latest results) -- and a forecast /economic outlook for the
medium-term based on the Ateneo Macroeconomic Forecasting Model
(AMFM) which ACERD had developed. The AMFM is the only operational
full macroeconomic model of the Philippine economy outside of the
NEDA-PIDS model being used by the government.

Beginning in September 2003, the Ateneo Economics Department and ACERD
partnered with the Ateneo Center for Social Planning and Public
Affairs (ACSPPA), the Ateneo Political Science Department, and the
Ateneo School of Government and expanded the briefing to include an
assessment of the country's political situation. This is in
recognition of the fact that a sound economic analysis can only be
made more complete if seen in the light of the political events
happening in the country.

Since then, the briefing has been called Eagle Watch and has provided
sound economic and political analysis to businessmen, economists,
media and other prominent representatives of academe, government and
non-government sectors.



Brought to you by:
Ateneo Economics Department
Ateneo Center for Economic Research and Development (ACERD)
Ateneo Political Science Department



IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND, KINDLY PASS ON THIS INVITATION TO FRIENDS
OR COLLEAGUES WHO MIGHT BE INTERESTED. THANK YOU!


EAGLEWATCH 2008
Building Strengths in Institutions and the Economy: THE CHALLENGE OF
2010 AND BEYOND

REPLY SLIP (PLEASE FAX TO 929-7970)

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names of the participants from our group:
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Please have the check picked up at ________________________________
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APS-CMO Calendar of Activities for February 2008

CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES
Campus Ministry Office and Office of Chaplain and Counsellor
Ateneo Professional Schools
February 2008

February 11 Mass for the 22nd Death Anniversary of Evelio Javier
12:15 p.m.
Chapel of St. Thomas More

11-16 CMO Week

12-15 Vocation Week
Invited Speakers:
(for the 12:15 p.m. Noon Mass)

Sr. Cecille Tuble, rc
Religious of the Cenacle

Atty. Eugenio "Toto" Villareal
Ateneo School of Law

David D. Laurel
Corporate Affairs -- NCR
Nestle Philippines Inc.

Christie Joy "Chinky" Bacal
Student, Ateneo School of Law

26 Lenten Lecture 2008:
Christians and An Inconvenient Truth:
Reflections on the Science, Economics, and
Ethics of Climate Change
with Fr. Roberto C. Yap, SJ
sponsored by the Ateneo Graduate School of Business
6:15 -- 8:00 p.m.
APS Auditorium, B1 Level


* * * *
Thank you!!!


Garyn Valencia Sua
Assistant Campus Minister
APS Campus Ministry Office
Rockwell Center, Makati City
(02) 7292003 local 2120
gsua@aps.ateneo.edu

"All that I am sings of a God
who brings new life to birth in me.
My Spirit soars,
on the wings of my Lord."

Situation Report and Security Bulletin

A. SITUATION REPORT, Monday - 28 January 2008

SITUATION REPORT
(Monday, 28 January 2008)

The Situation Report of 28 January 2008, with relevant photos, is posted at
http://www.admu.edu.ph/index.php?p=120&type=2&sec=26&aid=4705

It may also be downloaded as a Word file from http://www.ateneo.edu/upp/sitrep_doc/Sitrep_280108.doc

POWER: At 11:30 a.m. Saturday, 26 January construction workers unearthed a World War II artillery projectile between Cervini and Eliazo Residence Hall. The incident was immediately reported to the PNP Explosive and Ordnance Division (EOD). EOD personnel came and retrieved the 155 mm projectile for disposal. It will be recalled that a similar projectile was found in the vicinity a few weeks ago.

Excavation work in the area is for the underground conduits of the power and communication lines for the new dormitory.

TRAFFIC: The High School will have their Fair on Friday and Saturday, 1 and 2 February. Traffic is expected to be heavier than usual in the afternoon.

The solar powered electric jeep seen on campus since last week is being evaluated by Fr. Daniel J. McNamara, S.J. Fr. McNamara brought the jeep to the University Physical Plant shop at the Blue Eagle Gym last Tuesday, 22 January.

Fr. McNamara’s evaluation will be crucial in determining if using the jeep inside the campus is feasible.

SECURITY: At 4:30 p.m. yesterday, Sunday 27 January, a UAAP football event referee was apprehended by campus security after he was reported taking pictures of female volleyball players taking a shower in the Blue Eagle Gym.

BANNED ON CAMPUS

DENNIS NAVARRO BALORE

30 years old, married and residing at 236 Osmena Street , Tondo, Manila

1. Nokia N91 confiscated from the suspect. Only pictures of UE players were intact. Pictures of La Salle , ADMU, UST & FEU players were believed deleted by parents and friends of players who got hold of the cell phone.

2. Companions (and parents) of female athletes involved in front of the security office demanding apprehension of suspect.

3. Suspect being interviewed by UAAP officials while waiting for PNP Precinct 9 personnel.

4. Suspect being led by PNP personnel.

5. Suspect taken to the PNP car for trip to Precinct 9 CIDG Women’s Section.

1. PNP CIDG personnel came this morning to see the scene of the crime.

2. University Athletics personnel showing PNP personnel area where picture taking took place.

3. Corridor where the shower is.

4. Shower area.

5. PNP personnel checking where pictures could have been taken. The referee was reported seen to have actually gone in the shower area.

The suspect is not an employee of Ateneo. UAAP used Ateneo facilities yesterday.

Collage Lane: Work on the College Lane is 60% complete as of today.

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Please email comments to iescuadro@ateneo.edu
Visit the University Physical Plant website at http://www.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=472

B. SECURITY BULLETIN - Monday, 28 January 2008

SECURITY BULLETIN
(Monday, 28 January 2008)

The Security Bulletin of 28 January 2008, with relevant photos, is posted at http://www.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=120&type=2&sec=26&aid=4704

It may also be downloaded as a Word file from http://www.ateneo.edu/upp/sitrep_doc/Security Bulletin_280108.doc

FOUND and RETURNED:

1. At 4:55 p.m., Monday 14 January cell phone claimed by the owner. The cell phone was found by Loyola Schools student KORINNE BANAL last Wednesday, 9 January.

2. At 5:03 p.m., Monday 14 January iPod returned to the owner. It was found by High School guard SG BEN A VILLAGRACIA (not in the picture) last Saturday, 12 January.

3. At 4:23 p.m., Tuesday 15 January laptop turned over to owner. It was found by SG JERRY C TANTIADO at the High School Covered Courts last Monday night, 14 January.
4. Tuesday, 22 January: Bag with cell phone, flashlight, wallet and ID found by SG ROMEO C DELA CRUZ (not in the picture) behind Irwin Theatre was returned to Grade School student.
5. 12:15 p.m., Thursday 24 January: Wallet containing cash and ATM card was found by Loyola Schools student TRENCY CAGAANAN in the smokers pocket garden near Paseo de Reilly.
6. 2:30 p.m., Thursday, 24 January: LS student claimed wallet found two hours earlier at the smokers pocket garden near Paseo de Reilly.
7. 2:30 p.m., Friday, 25 January: LS student claim car keys found by SG WILFREDO P DAVID (not in the picture) he found at the Upper East carpark. When SG David pressed the remote pad of the car keys, the car beside him lighted up.
8. 4:45 p.m., Friday 25 January: SG SONNY T SANTOS is shown returning the iPod he found at the Gonzaga waiting shed. The owner, a UP student sharing a carpool with Ateneo students claimed the iPod at the security office.

FOUND but UNCLAIMED:

1. 4:50 p.m., Saturday, 12 January: Wallet was found by SG JACKSON N RUTAGINES at the Matteo Ricci reading table.

2. 9:30 p.m., Wednesday, 16 January: MR. PATRICK PADILLA MA Psy student found the wallet at the Upper East carpark with cash in pesos and dollars.

3. 11:00 p.m., Wednesday, 16 January: SG REYNALDO S RAMIREZ at the Upper East carpark.

4. 5:05 p.m., Sunday, 17 January: SSG FERNANDO G PEROCHE at the SEC field.

5. 6:00 p.m., Sunday, 17 January: Cell phone found by SG GREGORIO Q MARTIN on the bench at Berchmans Hall.

6. 1:35 p.m., Friday, 25 January: Cell phone found last Sunday, 17 January was turned over to the Office of the Loyola Schools Associate Dean for Student Affairs.

UNLOCKED CARS: The following cars were found unlocked by campus security.

8:35 a.m. Wednesday, 23 January: Yellow sedan found unlocked at the Upper East carpark. The vehicle had a laptop, digital camera, and other personal belongings.

10:40 a.m. Wednesday, 23 January: Sedan found unlocked with car stereo and personal belongings found inside. This car was also found unlocked the day before at about the same time.

8:00 a.m. Thursday, 24 January: Sedan found with all doors unlocked with car stereo at the Upper East carpark.

8:20 a.m., Thursday, 24 January: Sedan with all four doors unlocked at the Upper East carpark and contained digital camera, rubber shoes, ID and other personal belongings inside (1^st 3 pictures from the left). AUV found unlocked at the Upper East carpark with stereo inside.

9:00 a.m., Thursday, 24 January: Sedan found unlocked at the Upper East carpark with car stereo, laptop and iPod.

9:00 a.m., Friday 25 January: Sedan found with all four doors unlocked at the Central carpark. This car was also found unlocked last week and included in the Situation Report dated 21 January. This is the car that was reported unlocked twice in 2006 and again found unlocked on 23 February and 19 March 2007. This is the second time it is found unlocked this year. The car contained digital camera and other personal belonging inside.

9:10 a.m., Friday 25 January: Light brown sedan was found unlocked at the Central carpark. Dark blue car on the right was found unlocked at the Upper East carpark.

9:20 a.m., Friday 25 January: White SUV and maroon sedan were found unlocked at the Upper East carpark.

9:30 a.m., Friday 25 January: White sedan and green sedan with the driver’s door unlocked.

9:45 a.m., Monday 28 January: Sedan at Upper East carpark found unlocked with stereo, cell phone (being charged) and bag inside. White SUV at the Lower East carpark found with driver’s door unlocked.

10:24 a.m., Monday 28 January: Three cars were found unlocked at the diversion road (road parallel to Katipunan from Gate 2.5 to Gate 3) with stereo and personal belongings inside.

MISSING SPARE TIRES: Two students reported missing their spare tires of their vehicle last Wednesday, 23 January.

1. They were parked in separate places on campus.
2. Both vehicles were Toyota Fortuner where the spare is placed at the rear outside of the vehicle.
3. Both reported the incident the following day after they discovered their spare tire missing.
4. Both claimed to have gone on campus only from their house.

Campus security is investigating the case as information has been received from the UP Police of cases of missing spare tires in the Diliman campus.

Carnapping and break-ins are very serious security concerns. The community is encouraged to exercise more diligence and vigilance in the care of their vehicles. Please do not make it convenient for robbers and carnappers to rob your personal belongings or your vehicle.

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Please email comments to iescuadro@ateneo.edu
Visit the University Physical Plant website at http://www.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=472

CBCP Statement : “Reform Yourselves and Believe in the Gospel!” (Mark 1:15)

Beloved People of God:

Our Holy Father in his most recent letter to us reminds us of the gift of faith and hope: that when we believe, we hope; and that when we hope, we live differently (see Benedict XVI, Spe Salvi, November 30, 2007, no. 2). These convictions on faith and hope set the tone of our own letter to you in the present pastoral situation.

The Darkness of Our Situation—the Common Good Subordinated

For we live today as a people almost without hope, it would seem. We look at our landscape and see darkness everywhere. Many of us are more than aware that many problems are simply rumors, fears, suspicions, imagined wrongs. Because these are reported in the newspapers, we begin to believe that they are true.

In such a pastoral situation we are being asked again for guidance on various specific problems currently bothering us. The following have been brought to our attention:

(a) the perception that corruption in government is at its worst, fraudulent projects going on unchecked despite the bad publicity given them in the media, investigations into the truth of allegations of bribery often stymied or their results unreported;

(b) the suspicion that martial law will be imposed as a response to the likelihood that destabilizing coups against the government are still being planned by disgruntled elements of the military allegedly with some civilian support;

(c) the constant talk about plans and moves for Charter change being made by politicians which to all intents and purposes appear to be nothing but a ploy for the sole purpose of their staying on in power—not the kind and method of making the right kind of change in the nation’s basic law;

(d) the “extra-judicial” killing of suspected leftists and their sympathizers, as well as media men, and the inexplicable lack of action on them despite strong suspicions about their perpetrators in the military establishment;

(e) the imminence of a law establishing a national ID system and the fear of some that this is being pushed simply for easier control of socially active elements of the general population.

The above are more or less the problems of the nation as seen from the center that is Manila. They are by no means universal as far as the entirety of our people is concerned. What emerge from the periphery—the provinces—are concerns quite different from the above. The following were brought to our attention by many of our people:

(a) the appreciation of the peso against the dollar resulting in the depreciation of OFWs’ remittances, contributing not a little to the continuance and exacerbation of the endemic poverty of the countryside;

(b) the lack of support for the improvement of the general welfare of rural folk, the slow progress especially of the land-reform program which is due to end this year unsatisfactorily funded and implemented;

(c) the bad peace and order situation obtaining in areas where the unabated fighting—or the threat of it—between the military and the NPA and the MILF/MNLF continues to cause unrest;

(d) the long-awaited and fought over reform of COMELEC which up to now has not been enacted;

(e) the pushing of mining concerns against the best interests of our people, especially of indigenous groups in disregard of the provisions in their behalf that the Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Act guarantees;

(f) the continuing abuse of our natural resources, of forest and marine life in particular, and the corruption in agencies that are meant to protect these resources; and

(g) the growth and proliferation of family political dynasties in many provinces and cities which only serve to institutionalize more intensely the concentration of power and unsavory economic opportunity in the hands of the few.

In the two sets of problems that have been listed above, for all their apparent differences, we see nothing new. They are the same old problems, or variations of them, which have been plaguing our nation for years on end, through successive political administrations. Nothing or very little seems to have been done about them.

In them all we see the all too patent subordination of the common good to private good.

This is the basic fault in our country’s political culture that the Church in its preaching of Christ’s Gospel of social justice and charity has been bringing to our attention all these years and asking us and our communities to respond to as effectively as we can. It is the reason we make concern for the common good a crucial criterion for the choice of public officials. The persistence of that deep-seated fault pushes us to conclude in sorrow that we as a people are still devoid of a real social conscience.

Today we often hear that “closure” has to be made to various issues ranging from the elections of 2004 to present charges of corruption in high places. That the political order is accused too often with moral bankruptcy with nary an exception is a sad sign of the general cynicism and frustration of our people. Most unfortunately there does not seem to be any way of achieving closure. For the process and results of standard democratic inquiries, sometimes including those by the Supreme Court, are received with skepticism and cynicism, given political interests, alliances, and allegiances.

And we hear the general cry from the periphery: “Enough of the paralyzing divisions in the body politic. Bring issues to the courts and trust them to do their jobs. And help us get on with our lives, with our concern for livelihood.”

In the Darkness, Light

In such a pastoral situation of frustration, cynicism and apparent hopelessness, we need to be aware of the deep resources of our faith in the Lord for whom all things are possible. We take our faith for granted in daily life. Often we act and behave contrary to faith. We resort to faith as a last resort and not as a daily catalyst.

Yet it is only from the perspective of faith and hope that we are able to see light in the darkness, liberation from darkness.

So if what we have brought to your attention seems to be only the dark side of our national situation, we should be able in the same faith and hope to see glimmers of light shining through—glimmers that must be of our own creation. But not entirely: for despite the prevailing darkness, we see everything is not thoroughly evil. There is good everywhere, even in those we often criticize, and it is our task to critically collaborate with them even as we critically oppose the not too good. This is integral to the challenge being put to us.

Journey to the Light—Start with Ourselves

If you agree with what we said above that the lack of a social conscience is, indeed, our common sin, is there anything we can do about it?

To journey to the light, we need first to realize that we have contributed not a little to the common malaise—because of decisions we have made, decisions that flowed from what we have become and because of our unconcern, inaction, apathy, often thinking only of our interests. And so with little sense of the future of our country, we vote for people we should not vote for.

Therefore, in the much needed regeneration of our politics and social life, this is where we have to start: with ourselves, as individuals, families, communities.

We have always put the blame on people we have chosen to govern us. Today we have become more aware that despite efforts, successful or not, to remove the incompetent or corrupt, our problems have remained. We have looked at the enemy as only outside of us.

But now we ask: In the face of the many persistent and unresolved crises of today can we together make a determined start, by making a conscious effort at changing our mind-sets towards a greater and more efficacious concern for the good of the nation?

Personal and Communal Conversion towards a Social Conscience

We are asking you, our beloved people, to be with us in the moral-spiritual reform of our nation by beginning with ourselves. This is what we need—conversion, real conversion, to put it in terms of our faith, for all of us to deliberately, consciously develop that social conscience that we say we sorely lack and to begin subordinating our private interests to the common good. This conversion is for all of us: laity, religious, priests, bishops.

But we have to go about it not only as individuals but just as importantly as whole communities. We have to face a common problem and map out deliberately and communally how to go about the work of self-reform. It is nothing less than what St. Paul speaks about: “Do not conform yourselves to the standards of this world, but let God transform you inwardly by a complete change of your mind. Then you will be able to know the will of God—what is good and pleasing to him and is perfect” (Rom. 12: 2).

Renewal of Faith-Communities, Civil Society, Political Leaders

We have to come together then as communities of faith, as we your Bishops said back in 1986 after the Snap Elections of that year, to “pray together, reason together, decide together, act together,” form groups of thinking and praying people—in our schools, seminaries, parishes, mandated organizations, lay movements, social action groups, most especially in basic ecclesial communities which the Rural Congress we will be holding this year looks to as a crucial instrument in the forbidding task of rural development.

We zero in on what we say is the basic fault in our communities’ political and social life: the subordinating of the common good to private good. We see how this flaw in our national character evinces itself in our community life. We need to seek ways and mean of correcting it in whatever way we can—but always according to the principles of active-non violence—together, creatively and imaginatively, as we bishops exhorted in 1986. We have to form ourselves into real communities of faith-discernment and -action.

We ask this of explicitly Church groups. But we will ask it too of all citizens who have a concern for the nation’s good, especially those who hold the reins of power, from Malacañang on to Congress, provincial and municipal governments, all the way down to barangay councils. People in government—and as well as all other civic and business groupings—can they too reflect together in all manner of associations and look into themselves to see if, in all their actuations, the demands of the common good are in fact captive to merely personal and selfish interests? And if they are, can they rise up to the challenge and decide themselves to contribute to the general effort?

This must sound like a preposterous request, but we make it anyway for we believe that what it seeks is the critical need of the moment. Already it is being responded to here and there by various concerned groups such as those that have been organized and trained to fight corruption. So we seek a wider response from all our faithful towards a more vigorous work for good governance and a more active promotion of responsible citizenship in our society in the light of the Gospel and the social teachings of the Church.

If in your minds, corruption—the worst offender against our common good—is rampant today, sparing no level of social and political life, and most glaringly and reportedly so in the various corridors of power, we have to confess that corruption is in truth our greatest shame as a people. But if it goes on unhindered, it is because, as we have had occasion to point out in the past, we all too often condone it as part of the perquisites of power and public office.

Lent—the Time to Journey Together toward Transformation

Lent will soon be upon us, a time of penance, of sorrow for sin, of self-reform. Soon we shall hear again the clarion call of the Lord Jesus: “Reform your lives and believe in the Gospel!” (Mk 1: 15). This season is the appropriate beginning for profound reform and conversion. It is the time for a spiritual combat against the enemy within, our pride and greed, our lust for power and wealth, etc.

And so we exhort you, our beloved people: As a special project for this year’s Lenten observance and in the spirit of penance, let us come together in little groups of reflection and discernment. In these groups we look seriously at our part in the many evils of our day—as individuals, as families, as communities—and discern what action we can do together.

Alay Kapwa is our traditional Lenten Program of sharing time, treasure and talent for evangelization. This Lent, without forgetting the treasure part, we zero in, in a very special way, on time and talent, asking what we can offer of these for the common effort towards the correction of our social ills. These would be evangelization of the most authentic kind. For it means a real acceptance of the Lord’s mandate to us as Christians to be concerned about one another, to go beyond ourselves and reach out to others. This attitude in the pattern of Christ himself is at the heart of Christian identity.

Hence other already existing movements and efforts (like the Pondo ng Pinoy) aimed at the transformation of Filipino culture through little acts of kindness for the neighbor and motivated only by the love of God—these too must be intensified as essential to our Lenten program of reform.

In our coming together, in our exchanging of ideas and discerning on them, in our praying and acting together, we bring hope to our despairing land—the hope that our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, says in his most recent encyclical is the great need of our modern world.

With Mary, Mother of Hope, on the Journey of Renewal

We beg Mary to intercede for us with her Son Jesus. In the midst of the disciples who hoped for the renewal of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost, she stood as their Mother, our Mother, of hope. Mary, Star of the Sea, guide us on our journey of renewal that we may more faithfully follow your Son Jesus in his loving care of all our brothers and sisters.

For the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines,

+ANGEL N. LAGDAMEO, D.D.
Archbishop of Jaro
CBCP President
January 27, 2008

FRIDAYS WITH CEFAM

FRIDAYS WITH CEFAM
Join us for nourishing ideas
On these Fridays of 2008
5:30 7:30 p.m.


FEBRUARY 8
Sustaining the Soul
By: Fr. Ted Gonzales, SJ

MARCH 7
Laughter . . . Therapy for the Soul
By: Ms. Malu Cordero


JUNE 20
Giving the Nation a Soul
By: Atty. Alex Lacson

JULY 25
Maintaining the Soul of the Family Across Distances
By: Dr. Honey Carandang


SEPTEMBER 5
Soul Friendship
By: Dr. Dido Gustillo


OCTOBER 10
Music Therapy for the Soul
By: Fr. Manoling Francisco, SJ


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Contact: Tina, Susan, Eva or Flor