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VOLUME VI, ISSUE 2 November 2023 - May 2024 © The Junior Advocate. All Rights Reserved.
The Official Student Publication of FEU High School
w PLATFORM TO REFORM. CEO of WR Numero Research Cleve Arguelles leads the first series of Democracy Talks, “The Voter Psychology: Paano nga ba nag-iisip ang botanteng Pilipino?” tackling the behaviors of Filipinos as voters after the launching of Sibika Hub in FEU High School at the FEUture Auditorium Center on March 15.
SENTRO NG KAMALAYAN
Marc Vince Tisbe
Sibika Hub sa NCR, itinatag sa FEU HS Francine Jyanna Dumalaog Inilunsad ng Youth Leadership for Democracy (YouthLed) PH ang FEU High School bilang una at tanging Sibika Hub ng National Capital Region (NCR), na siyang magiging sentro ng mga gawaing pansibiko para sa mga kabataan sa rehiyon, nitong ika-15 ng Marso. Ang mga Sibika Hub, na naghahatid ng mga programang nakatuon sa voter education, gender and equality education, at arts and culture, ay itinatatag ng YouthLed sa piling mga katuwang na high school sa iba’t ibang rehiyon para sa layuning pag-ugnayin ang mga akademiko at panlipunang inisiyatibo tungo sa pagpapalalim ng edukasyong sibika. Ang seremonya ng paglulunsad ng Sibika Hub sa FEU HS ay ginanap sa FEUture Center ng Far Eastern University, kalahok ang mga kinatawan ng Kagawaran ng Edukasyon, Coalition of NCR Youth Leaders, FEU Public Policy Center, Philippine Business for Education, at Sangguniang Kabataan ng Muntinlupa. “This endeavor stands as a testament to our institution’s unwavering commitment to empowering and engaging the youth in democratic governance within our nation. As the central Sibika Hub of the NCR, we are honored to serve as a centralized repository, networking center and community hub,” saad ni FEU HS Director for Academic Affairs Stephen Jay Co sa kaniyang pambungad na mensahe.
Voter Education Kasunod ng seremonya ng pagbubukas ng Sibika Hub sa FEU HS, sinimulan na rin ang Democracy Talks, isang plataporma kung saan iba’t ibang personalidad ang naghahatid ng pansibikong kaalaman patungkol sa mga isyung panlipunan. Pinangunahan ni Cleve Arguelles, presidente at CEO ng WR Numero Research, ang unang serye ng Democracy Talks para sa voter education, partikular sa paksang “The Voter Psychology”. Sa diskusyon ni Arguelles na pinamagatang “Bobotante, Bayaran, and Other Moral Panics”, ibinahagi niya ang kaugnayan ng prinsipyo at kaugaliang politikal ng isang indibidwal at ang epekto nito sa pagtanggap ng mga mamboboto sa aksyon ng mga tumatakbo at umuupong mga politiko. “Rather than always finding fault in the voters, I think we also have to raise the other part of the story.... It’s hard to vote for the right candidate given our system,” pagbibigay-diin niya.
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‘Make the invisible visible’ Al Jazeera journo inspires Tamaraws in first-ever TEDxFEU HS
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Al Jazeera journalist and FEU alumna Jamela Alindogan encouraged the Tamaraws to advocate for the voices of the oppressed in the inaugural TEDxFEU High School talk on May 27 at the Far Eastern University (FEU) Conference Center.
FROM A TAMARAW TO TAMARAWS. FEU alumna and now multi-awarded journalist Jamela Alindogan challenges the FEU HS audience to speak up for the oppressed in the TedXFEU High School event at the University Conference Center on May 27. Marc Vince Tisbe
In her speech on “Transforming Challenges into Collective Opportunities”, Alindogan first recounted her beginnings as a journalist. “My political awakening occurred in college in 2001 when I was invited to the EDSA 2 protests that ousted President Joseph Estrada. It was my initial exposure to the raw force and influence of the masses.” “I was captivated, and from that moment onward, I fell in love with storytelling and witnessing history unfold,” added Alindogan, who started her reporting stint as a UAAP correspondent for the FEU team. She then talked about the current situation of the press, mentioning that hundreds of journalists have been murdered since October. “Journalists have been under relentless attack over the last few years—the questions we are faced with are existential and it made me question the power and limits of journalism.” “I need to warn you that often, you might find yourself alone, sometimes you will feel as if nobody feels the same outrage and indignation. When this happens to you, remember, don’t lose hope. Do not give in to cynicism,” she reminded. However, Alindogan remains hopeful as the youth “are now saying: not on our watch”,
emphasizing the younger generation’s role in speaking up for the rights of the poor and the unheard. “Most of the fight for freedom and justice is not happening in the hallowed halls of parliaments, Congress and in places where the rich and powerful are. The fight is now in the streets,” she expressed, highlighting that sparking change does not solely rest on journalists, but rather, it is a collective responsibility shared by everyone. She assured the young audience, “I want you all to know that throughout many generations - young people are often on the right side of history. You have a strong view of the world, and they are valid.” She ended her speech with motivation, “You are the architects of a new global order. Be bold, brave, and dare to fail.” Alindogan has been a correspondent of Al Jazeera for over 15 years, covering the Philippines and Southeast Asia. In 2013, she was arrested and detained while on assignment in Sabah. She is also the co-founder of Sinagtala, an aid organization that supports women and children in conflict zones. For her work in journalism, she was honored by the Swedish Foreign Ministry and UNESCO, along with nine other female journalists from around the world and became a recipient of the 2018 Ten Outstanding Young Filipinos Award.
Where the New Tamaraws Come From Number of New FEU HS Students per region for S.Y. 2023-2024 REGION I 41
REGION II 53
CAR 7
REGION III 200
NCR 1,035
CALABARZON 226 REGION V 15 REGION VIII 12
MIMAROPA 43
CARAGA 3 REGION VI 10 REGION VII 4 REGION IX 2 BARMM 0 REGION XII 4
38% from outside NCR
REGION X 2 REGION XI 2
Source: Admissions and Financial Assistance Office
FEATURE
Diversity = Inclusivity?
Modified Blended Learning, solusyon ng FEU HS sa matinding init Kristine Zena Dela Cruz
STAYING COOL. Grade 12 Tamaraws, who were allowed to wear Type B polo shirts or civillian attires every day in May, use fans aand drink refreshments amidst the hot weather during the school-wide event Merkato on May 22 at the FEU Plaza. Marc Vince Tisbe
Ipinanukala ng FEU High School (FEU HS) ang Modified Blended Learning sa nalalabing mga araw ng panuruang taon 2023-2024 bilang tugon sa nagtataasang heat index mula ika-6 hanggang ika-31 ng Mayo. Sa Modified Blended Learning, itinakda ang mga araw ng Lunes hanggang Miyerkules para sa harapang klase sa loob ng paaralan, habang ang Huwebes at Biyernes ay para sa online modality na maaaring sa pamamagitan ng singkronikong pagpupulong nang birtwal sa Microsoft Teams o asingkronikong pagbibigay ng gawain sa Canvas. Kasabay nito, pinahintulutan ng FEU HS ang pagsusuot ng Type B (polo shirt) at Type C uniform (civilian attire) ng mga mag-aaral sa kahit anong araw. Pinayagan rin ang mga mag-aaral na maglagi sa
silid-aklatan at magsagawa ng mga aprubadong gawain sa loob ng institusyon kahit wala silang pisikal na klase. “Blended learning can be challenging for students, especially because some activities work best face-to-face,” pahayag ni Ashley Allaena De La Cruz, ABM student, sa panayam ng The Junior Advocate. Sa kabila nito, naiintindihan naman daw ni Ashley ang dahilan ng pagbabago ng midyum ng klase sa kalagitnaan ng taon. “Blended learning allows us to continue learning while staying safe. Perhaps, with enough time to adjust, everyone can benefit from a blended approach,” aniya. Ayon sa Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration, 46°C ang pinakamataas na naitalang heat index sa Metro Manila ngayong 2024.
Faces of Multiculturalism at FEU High School In social institutions like colleges and universities, individuals from different geographical origins are destined to converge. But within the smaller, more intimate setting of a high school, is it possible to witness a vibrant intersection of inclusivity and diversity? PAGE 8
EDITORIAL
Wrong vote PAGE 6
SCITECH
Drowning in Heat Wave PAGE 11