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ISSUE NO. 1 SEPTEMBER 2018
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DLSZ THEME FOR AY 2018-2019 lasallian achievers
FORTIFYING THE LASALLIAN ANIMO: SACHO ILUSTRE AND NICO JACINTO RECEIVE MAJOR AWARDS IN
LIVING JESUS IN OUR HEARTS PSA ANNUAL AWARDS NIGHT
what’s inside
3 LASALLIAN ACHIEVERS
24 features
GLOBAL ALTERNATIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCE (GALE)
IN THE BIG APPLE
INAKI EMIL LORBES (DLSZ 2020) JOINS
PHILIPPINE NATIONAL TRIATHLON TEAM
My SEOULful Travel (L-R) Jerard Jacinto and Sacho Ilustre
DLSZ Turns-over Holy Trinity Chapel and Closes One La Salle Two of our very own Lasallian swimmers Sacho likewise won a special award that evening
Yolanda Rehabilitation and Recovery Project secured major awards in the recently concluded as the “Prince of The Night“. The PSA is an
PHILIPPINE SPORTSWRITERS ASSOCIATION organization of over a hundred sports editors,
Lasallian Leadership Empowerment and Development (PSA) last February 27, 2018 held at the Maynila columnists, and correspondents representing
Series 3 in Singapore Ballroom of the Manila Hotel. broadsheets and major sporting websites.
The organization gives recognition to the best
Four-time UAAP MVP and multiple national of Philippine sports in 2017 through a grand
35 in the community record holder Maurice Sacho C. Ilustre (DLSZ
2018) was awarded PSA and MILO Junior Athlete
celebration dubbed as Philippine Sportswriters
Association Annual Awards Night.
of the Year awards for his accomplishments both
LASALLIAN PARTNER locally and internationally in swimming.
Also, our very own Jerard Dominic S. Jacinto
(DLSZ 2020) was awarded the TONY SIDAYAO
Award for swimming. Jerard is likewise a multiple
record holder for swimming specialising in
Suzette Balgos
Editor backstroke. It will be his first time to swim
Liz Orbino Gasta Lorie Cruz for DLSZ this coming season 81 of the UAAP.
Associate Editor Secretary Sacho has graduated from DLSZ and is all set to
Kat Tan Ricky Lopez / Ryan Siaron dominate the UAAP seniors division swimming
Graphic/Layout Artist Photographers for De La Salle University.
Comments and suggestions including articles for
SinagBerde may be sent through E-mail:
adcomm@dlszobel.edu.ph
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ZDC JOINS FIRST UAAP STREET DANCE COMPETITION GRADE SCHOOL GEM MATHLETES WIN IN 2018 METROBANK –
MTAP – DEPED MATH CHALLENGE
Congratulations to our own Grade Grade 4 Team (DLSZ 2026): Jacob Anton Mikhail Gonzales (DLSZ
School mathletes from the Goals for Bernas, Gael Azure Ilano, Julia 2025) – Third Honor
Excellence in Mathematics (GEM) Bernadette Cruz, Rachelle Victoria
Program for their victory during the Guintivano Chae Eun Jang (DLSZ 2025) – Third
Zobel Dance Crew (ZDC) competes in the first Bañez, Maria Noelleene C. (DLSZ 2019) 2018 Metrobank – MTAP – DepED Honor
University Athletic Association of the Philippines Santiano, Justine Cassandra L. (DLSZ 2019) Math Challenge (MMC). Grade 5 Team (DLSZ 2025): Athena
(UAAP) Street Dance Competition on March 11, Ganzon, Maxine Aira G. (DLSZ 2019) Gabrielle Kimwell, Chae Eun Jang, Alex Gohockaun Goh (DLSZ 2025)
2018 at the Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay City. Tolentino, Sofia Marie (DLSZ 2019) The 2018 MMC season started with Alex Gohockaun Goh, Anton – Third Honor
Arzadon, Kathleen B. (DLSZ 2018) the Elimination Round. This round is in Mikhail Gonzales
The competing team is composed of: Laurel, Stefhanelle Jeanne Marie A. (DLSZ 2018) the form of a written test administered John Eulogio Rodriguez III (DLSZ
Nierras, Andrea Simeone D. (DLSZ 2018) to all participating schools in NCR. Grade 6 Team (DLSZ 2024): 2024) – Third Honor
Vera Cruz, Arabelle P. (DLSZ 2021) Regala, Katrina Ann B. (DLSZ 2018) DLSZ’s participating teams composed Christian Gendrano, John Eulogio
Maranan, Casey Marie L. (DLSZ 2021) of the following students: Rodriguez III, Allen Conner Hizon The Elimination Round also
De Los Santos, Eunice Marie S. (DLSZ 2020) determined that all of our MMC teams
Malabanan, Ianna C. (DLSZ 2020) ZDC is headed by moderators, Mark Mendoza Grade 1 Team (DLSZ 2029): Kylie At the end of the Elimination Round are qualified for the Team Area Finals.
Hermano, Danielle Juliana L. (DLSZ 2020) and Anthony Ulbora, under the direction of Isabella Rivera, Amanda Celestine held in Muntinlupa Science High In the Team Area Finals last February
De Leon, Denise Victoria T. (DLSZ 2019) choreographer and coach, Mary Chris Villoso. Calaquian, Jan Rei Tanudtanud, School last January 18, 2018, seven of 8 at MGC New Life Christian Academy,
Ngo, Ysabelle V. (DLSZ 2019) Euna Millennia Verzo our participating mathletes got merit DLSZ competed with other private
Reducindo, Eliza Jean V. (DLSZ 2019) awards: schools of Area 3 (Muntinlupa, Taguig,
Grade 2 Team (DLSZ 2028): Matt Christian Gendrano (DLSZ 2024) – Paranaque, Las Pinas). By the end of
Gerard Navarro, Johan Gabriel First Honor the Team Area Finals the DLSZ teams
Pantoni, Jacob Eulogio Rodriguez got the following results:
IV, Gian Gabriel Ignacio Athena Gabrielle Kimwell (DLSZ
2025) – Second Honor Grade 2 Team (DLSZ 2028):
Grade 3 Team (DLSZ 2027): Gian 1st Place out of 9 teams (Gold
Louis Valenciano, Gian Nicolas Julia Bernadette Cruz (DLSZ 2026) – Medalists)
Casimiro, Aldrich Johan Kimwell, Third Honor
Emmanuel Jace Savellano Members: Matt Gerard Navarro,
Johan Gabriel Pantoni, Jacob
Eulogio Rodriguez IV
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Grade 3 Team (DLSZ 2027): 2nd Johan Gabriel Pantoni (DLSZ 2028):
Place out of 18 teams (Silver 5th Place (Sectoral), 5th Place Members: Jacob Bernas, Julia
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Medalists) (Regional) Bernadette Cruz, Gael Azure Ilano
Members: Gian Nicolas Casimiro,
Gian Louis Valenciano (DLSZ 2027):
3rd Place (Sectoral), 3rd Place The last leg of the competition was
COUNTERPOINT AWARDED BEST NEWS WEBSITE IN FIRST MANILA
Gian Louis Valenciano, Aldrich
Johan Kimwell
(Regional) the Team Regional Finals. This was
held last March 10, 2018 at Ramon
TIMES CAMPUS PRESS AWARDS
After the Team Area Finals came the Magsaysay High School, Manila. Written by Dominique Ysobel Perlas (DLSZ 2020)
Grade 4 Team (DLSZ 2026): 2nd Team Sectoral Finals. This round, The teams for Grades 2, 3, and 4
Place out of 18 teams (Silver held last February 24, 2018 in MGC contended along with the private and
Medalists) New Life Christian Academy, involves public schools of the National Capital
all the private schools in NCR who Region. This time, the DLSZ Grade 4
Members: Jacob Bernas, Julia qualified from the Team Area Finals. team (DLSZ 2026) composed of Jacob
Bernadette Cruz, Gael Azure Ilano At the end of this competition, the Bernas, Julia Bernadette Cruz, and
DLSZ representative teams for Grades Gael Azure Ilano emerged 2nd Place
Grade 5 Team (DLSZ 2025): 2nd 2, 3, and 4 got the following awards and each of them won a silver medal
Place out of 18 teams (Silver and are qualified for Team Regional and a trophy was given for the whole
Medalists) Finals: team.
Members: Chae Eun Jang, Athena Grade 2 Team (DLSZ 2028): 2nd Our own mathletes were trained
Gabrielle Kimwell, Alex Gohockaun Place out of 18 teams (Silver by their coach, Mr. Charlie Amarela,
Goh Medalists, trophy) under the Goals for Excellence in
Mathematics (GEM) Program of the
After the Elimination Round came Members: Matt Gerard Navarro, Grade School Department.
the Individual Sectoral and Regional Johan Gabriel Pantoni, Jacob
Finals. By the end of this round held Eulogio Rodriguez IV That was an awesome feat, our dear GS
in Marikina Elementary School last mathletes! The Lasallian community is
Lianna Cabigas (third from left) receives the certificate with Josh Valentin (fifth from left), Julia
February 8, 2018, two of our mathletes Grade 4 Team (DLSZ 2026): 3rd waving green hats off to you! Animo Saulog (third from right) and Ms. Wilma Renolayan (second from right).
were in the Top 10 for both Sectoral Place out of 21 teams (Bronze La Salle!
and Regional categories: Medalists, trophy) DLSZ’s official high school student because of it,” Cabigas shared. “I’m The Campus Press Awards was
publication, Counterpoint, was really happy that our publication is initiated by the Manila Times College
JOSE MATEO EMMANUEL FERNANDO (DLSZ 2020) RANKS 2ND IN MOST awarded as the Best News Website
(English) by the Manila Times College
finally gaining recognition for our
hard work.”
to recognize and inspire talented and
promising journalists throughout the
OUTSTANDING STUDENTS OF MUNTINLUPA in the first Campus Press Awards.
The awarding ceremony was held The big wigs of The Manila Times
country. The competition was open to
both High School and College entries
on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at were also present during the event, nationwide, submitted for any of the
Jose Mateo Emmanuel Fernando (DLSZ 2020) Discovery Suites Manila. including CEO and President Dante following categories: Best News Story,
placed Second in the annual 10 Most Outstanding “Klink” Ang II, and Chairman of the Best Feature Story, Best Sports Story,
Students (MOST) of Muntinlupa. Mati competed Counterpoint’s Editor-in-Chief, Lianna Board for the Manila Times College, Best Photography, Best Editorial, Best
against the “best and brightest across secondary Francesca Cabigas (DLSZ 2018), Social Dr. Dante A. Ang, Sr. Editorial Cartoon, Best Column, Best
schools in Muntinlupa City”. Media Manager, Joshua Rich Valentin Layout & Design, Best Literary Piece,
(DLSZ 2019), Head Layout Editor, Many of the awardees came from Best Student Magazine, Best Student
Mati is the 23rd recipient of 10 MOST from De La Julia Nicole Saulog (DLSZ 2018) and other La Salle schools. Some of the Newspaper, and Best News Website.
Salle Zobel School. He was mentored by Ms. Emelita moderator, Mrs. Wilma Renolayan awardees include Klensch Gueverra
Baylon, who has been the 10 MOST mentor of DLSZ accepted the award during the from DLSU-Dasmariñas Senior High
students for the past four years. ceremony. School, who won Best Photography
for the High School English Category,
Muntinlupa Mayor Jaime Fresnedi awarded the 10 “We were just looking for a way to and Patrick Quintero & Brent Guiao
MOST at the Muntinlupa Sports Complex, Barangay keep the students updated since we from DLSU Manila who won Best
Mati Fernando (far right) with Mayor Fresnedi (middle) and the recipients of this year’s 10MOST. Tunasan last March 23, 2018. only release three issues a year, and Sports Story for the College English
Photo credit: http://metronewscentral.net/City-News/ZjRUW-Ten-Most-Outstanding-Students-of-
Muntinlupa-for-2018-Honored
I’m glad that we got an award from the Category. La Salle schools bagged a
oldest newspaper in the Philippines total of 17 awards.
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ZOBEL DEBATERS HAILED GRAND CHAMPIONS IN NATIONAL TOURNEY
2020) were awarded as Grand Champions in the two-
AMISOLA, LEONARDO AND BULAONG
day event. Tiuseco, incoming 11th grader, was also
named Finals Best Speaker and 9th Best Speaker.
PLACED 3RD IN THE MICROSOFT
All four De La Salle Zobel teams entered the finals
PHILIPPINE IMAGINE CUP
achieving a contingent break. Joseph Ken Alunan
(DLSZ 2019), Erika Corinne Sison (DLSZ 2018), ‘Team Jukechi’ composed of Chiara Felicia Gabrielle Amisola
Quintin Armando Chua (DLSZ 2019), Reynaldo (DLSZ 2018) Keith Randall Leonardo (DLSZ 2018) and
Jericho Soriano (DLSZ 2018), Janna Ysabelle Medrero Steven Leroy Bulaong (DLSZ 2019) placed third in the last
(DLSZ 2019), and Riva Fong (DLSZ 2021) reached the Microsoft Imagine Cup PH last March 5, 2018 at the Microsoft
quarterfinals. Danielle Victoria Garcia (DLSZ 2021), Philippines Headquarters, Ayala Avenue, Makati City. The
Therese Lachaona (DLSZ 2022), and Jessica Mae Lee team competed against four (4) Computer Science teams
(DLSZ 2022) got to the octofinals. from Technological Institute of the Philippines and was the
only Senior High School Team that made the cut for the
The event was held on March 24-25, 2018 at E. national finals.
(L-R) Leroy Bulaong, Chiara Amisola, Br. Bernard Oca FSC, and Keith
Rodriguez Junior High School. Leandro
The team presented a web application called ‘Batid’ which
Zobel Parliament Debate Society members emerged This is the second championship earned by Zobel acts as an information tool to report real-time incidents develop incredible, world-changing software innovations
victorious over Ateneo speakers in the recently concluded 5th Parliament. It also gained victory in the Asian Schools in a specific vicinity. The web application is inspired to aid that are not limited to social networks, music services,
Debating Championship held last year. government and the immediate community in answering photo apps, games, gadgets and robotics which can aid
Rotary National Debate Championship.
disaster and risk reduction incidents. in answering immediate community or social problems.
The winner of the Microsoft Imagine Cup wins $100,000,
Gabrielle Sofia Ma. Dimatatac (DLSZ 2019), Edgar Desher
The Microsoft Imagine Cup is a global competition that mentorship opportunities with industry leaders, and a
Empeño (DLSZ 2019), and Raymond Elijah Tiuseco (DLSZ
empowers the next generation of computer science students Microsoft Azure grant and cash.
to team up and use their creativity, passion and knowledge
GRADE SCHOOL STUDENTS BAG AWARDS IN MATH LEAGUE of technology to create applications that shape how we live,
work and play. Participants of the event are encouraged to
(Source: ‘Microsoft Imagine Cup’ https://imagine.microsoft.
com/en-us/Category/11)
NATIONAL FINALS 2018
Congratulations to Gian Louis Valenciano (DLSZ 2027), Enrique
HS GEM STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN
Armando Ilas (DLSZ 2027), Julia Bernadette Cruz (DLSZ
2026), Chaeeun Jang (DLSZ 2025), John Eulogio Rodriguez III
INTERNATIONAL MATHEMATICS CHALLENGE
(DLSZ 2024), and Christian Gendrano (DLSZ 2024) for having
won several awards during the 2018 Math League National Our very own high school GEM students Chelsea Lianne
Competition held last April 21, 2018 at Makati Hope Christian Gomez (DLSZ 2023), Audric Vitangcol (DLSZ 2023), Samuel
School. Franklin Gomez (DLSZ 2020) participated in the 2018
International Mathematics Wizard Challenge held last May
It is the second year implementation of the said competition 5-6 in Jakarta, Indonesia.
in the Philippines and several public and private schools
nationwide participated. The competition spans from the Chelsea won a gold while Samuel got the silver medal.
Individual Category consisting of Number Sense Test, Target
Test, and Sprint Test to the Team Category. The students were accompanied by Ms. Jeremy Reyes, JHS
Back (L-R): John Eulogio Rodriguez III (DLSZ 2024), Math Teacher.
For the Individual Category, Gian Louis won 3rd Place in the Christian Gendrano (DLSZ 2024)
Front (L-R): Gian Louis Valenciano (DLSZ 2027), Enrique
Grade 3 level while Julia Bernadette won 7th Place and Christian Armando Ilas (DLSZ 2027), Julia Bernadette Cruz (DLSZ 2026),
won 6th Place in Grades 4 and 6 levels, respectively. For the Chaeeun Jang (DLSZ 2025)
Team Category, the DLSZ team won 2nd Runner – up. (L-R): Samuel Gomez and Chelsea Gomez
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STUDENTS RECEIVE AWARDS IN HONG KONG MATH COMPETITION DLSZ SYMPHONIC BAND WINS GOLD IN LA INTERNATIONAL
Congratulations to the following for winning in the concluded
MUSIC FESTIVAL 2018
Olympics Mathematics 3D Cup Pan Asia Pacific International DLSZ congratulates its very own Symphonic
Invitation Competition 2018 held last June 29-July 3 in Hong Band for winning Gold in the recently concluded
Kong, China: LA International Music Festival 2018 held last
• Marcus Julian Ocho (DLSZ 2022) – Silver Medal June 18 at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los
• Eddrian Costes (DLSZ 2023) – Bronze Medal Angeles, California, USA.
• Bjorn Isaac Escalona (DLSZ 2023) – Bronze Medal
• Gian Nicolas Casimiro (DLSZ 2027) – Merit Award According to sources, DLSZ is the only band from
• Alex Gohockaun Goh (DLSZ 2025) – Merit Award Asia. They competed against several bands from
• Sofia Annika Ysabel Pagilagan (DLSZ 2027) – Merit Award US and Europe.
The competition was participated in by different schools The students who participated were:
from Hongkong, Shenzhen, Shanghai, Indonesia, Macau, and 1. Juan Miguel Yumul (DLSZ 2019)
Philippines. 2. Joy Noel Pacheco (DLSZ 2019)
3. Javier Jimenez (DLSZ 2019)
Kudos to their coach and Junior High School Math Teacher, 4. Almira Tesorero (DLSZ 2019)
Mr. Gerald Ferrer. 5. Maria Angelica De Leon (DLSZ 2020)
(L-R): Mr. Gerard Ferrer, Marcus Ocho, Alex Goh, Gian Casimiro, Sofia 6. Natalia Andreana Aguilar (DLSZ 2021)
Pagilagan, Eddrian Costes, Bjorn Escalona and Mr. Albert Pagilagan 7. Maria Cristina Del Mundo (DLSZ 2021)
8. Peter Daniel Mascariñas (DLSZ 2021)
9. Dominic Francis Nerves (DLSZ 2021)
10. Andrei Joseph Arriola (DLSZ 2021)
EMMANUEL JACE SAVELLANO (DLSZ 2027) BRINGS HOME MATH 11. Gabrielle Alexandra Diokno (DLSZ 2021)
12. Seung Won Kang (DLSZ 2021)
OLYMPIAD BRONZE AWARD 13. Carlos Antonio Pamittan (DLSZ 2022)
14. Chiara Marie Tolentino (DLSZ 2022)
The Philippine Delegate swept a total Among the talented Filipino Mathletes 15. Minji Kang (DLSZ 2023)
of 126 medals in the recently held is DLSZ’s very own Emmanuel Jace 16. Matthew Gabriel Caudal (DLSZ 2023)
4th Singapore International Math Savellano (DLSZ 2027), who brought 17. Benedicto Sergio Figueroa III (DLSZ 2023)
Olympiad Challenge on July 7 to 8, home the Math Olympiad Individual 18. Stefan Broñoso (DLSZ 2023)
2018 at the Canadian International Bronze Award. 19. Kimi Adrian Ong (DLSZ 2023)
School Lakeside Campus in Singapore. 20. Vincent Gabriel Escala (DLSZ 2023)
Congratulations, EJ! Animo La Salle! 21. Jack Lawrence Hebron (DLSZ 2024)
16 countries from Asia participated 22. Claire Mari Almira Magdalene Cardenas
in the whole day competition on July (DLSZ 2024)
7: Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, 23. Jean Rascel Zuñiga (DLSZ 2024)
Cambodia, Vietnam, India, Hong 24. Sean Benedict Bernardo (DLSZ 2024)
25. Anika Diaz de Rivera (DLSZ 2024) 34. Nichiren Gabriel Fernandez (DLSZ 2027)
Kong, China, Mongolia, Uzbekistan,
26. Francesca Danielle Dueñas (DLSZ 2024) 35. Chanelle Marie Tan (DLSZ 2027)
Bulgaria, Myanmar, Laos, Brunei,
Russia and the Philippines. 27. Sukang Ki (DLSZ 2025)
28. Ethan Lawrence Cimafranca (DLSZ 2025) Two alumni also joined the group namely, Derek Louis Dilanco
29. Ferdinand Antonio Tolentino ll (DLSZ 2025) (DLSZ 2017) and Edward Daniel Inciong (DLSZ 2015), and former
30. Arturo Miguel Serrano lll (DLSZ 2025) DLSZ student, Zoe Bennett Aldea. Kudos to their moderators,
31. Catherine Benito (DLSZ 2026) Ms. Nena Chavez and Mr. Linwell Lalic, Ms. Lynette Feliciano,
32. Ciara Gabrielle De Ocampo (DLSZ 2026) Cultural Office Head, and Mr. Daryl Galicia, Music Teacher, who
33. Hannah Thea Resurreccion (DLSZ 2026) accompanied the students in the event.
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SIX GRADE SCHOOL GEM STUDENTS GRAB AWARDS IN SASMO 2018 GS MATHLETES WIN MEDALS IN JAKARTA’S IMWIC 2018
Hyoju Jang Chae Eun Jang Emmanuel Jace Savellano
(L-R): John Eulogio Rodriguez III (DLSZ 2024), Jacob Eulogio Rodriguez IV (DLSZ
2028), Matt Gerard Navarro (DLSZ 2028), Ma. Tricia Jasmin Ocho (DLSZ 2025),
Jacobson Co (DLSZ 2028), Gian Gabriel Ignacio (DLSZ 2028), Aldrei Carlo Hizon
(DLSZ 2027) and John Iain Inigo Aguada (DLSZ 2028)
De La Salle Santiago Zobel School and John Eulogio Rodriguez III (DLSZ Gohockaun, and John Eulogio III, in
takes pride in its very own Grade 2024) underwent series of trainings turn, aced bronze medals. In total,
School Mathletes for acing the under the Mathematics Trainers’ our GS mathletes won 2 gold, 5 silver,
International Mathematics Wizard Guild Philippines through the and 4 bronze medals which helped
Aldrich Kimwell Ma. Tricia Ocho Athena Kimwell Challenge (IMWiC) held last May 5 – 6, initiative of the Goals for Excellence constitute the 304 – medal earn of the
2018 in Jakarta, Indonesia. in Mathematics (GEM) Program of the Philippine IMWiC team.
Grade School Department. After this
Congratulations to Aldrich Johan Created in 2006, SASMO is one of Kong, to name a few. Aldrich Johan Jacob Eulogio Rodriguez IV (DLSZ series of trainings which stretched Kudos to our DLSZ GS Mathletes!
Kimwell (DLSZ 2027), Hyoju Jang largest math contests in Asia. It has and Chaeeun won silver medals 2028), Gian Gabriel Ignacio (DLSZ from August 2017 to April 2018, these Keep the zeal of Lasallian excellence!
(DLSZ 2027), Emmanuel Jace expanded from 155 Singaporean while Emmanuel Jace, Hyoju, Athena 2028), Jacobson Co (DLSZ 2028), students qualified to join the IMWiC. Animo La Salle!
Savellano (DLSZ 2027), Chae Eun Jang participants in 2006 to more than 20 Gabrielle, and Ma. Tricia Jasmin Johan Gabriel Pantoni (DLSZ 2028),
(DLSZ 2025), Ma. Tricia Jasmin Ocho 000 participants from 19 countries bagged bronze medals in the said Matt Gerard Navarro (DLSZ 2028), In the said competition, Jacob Eulogio
(DLSZ 2025), and Athena Gabrielle in SASMO 2016. This 2018, six of our competition. John Iain Inigo Aguada (DLSZ 2028), IV and Gian Gabriel won gold medals
Kimwell (DLSZ 2025) for winning students from the Grade School Bernardo Isaiah Escalona III (DLSZ while Jacobson, Johan Gabriel, Matt
medals in the Singapore and Asian Department competed not only with All of the winners came from the 2028), Aldrei Carlo Hizon (DLSZ 2027), Gerard, John Iain Inigo, and Ma.
Schools Math Olympiad (SASMO) students from our country but also Goals for Excellence in Mathematics Ma. Tricia Jasmin Ocho (DLSZ 2025), Tricia Jasmin bagged silver medals.
held last April 7, 2018 at MGC New Life with those from countries like Brunei, (GEM) Program under the Grade Alex Gohockaun Goh (DLSZ 2025) Bernardo Isaiah III, Aldrei Carlo, Alex
Christian Academy. Bulgaria, Cambodia, China, and Hong School Department.
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Silver Medal: Sumobot 1kg Category Challenge League Technical Award: Robot in Movie Challenge League
lasallian achievers Martin Johan M. Ocho Joedi M. Costes (DLSZ 2026)
Alan Miguel Joaquim M. Ocho Bjorn Isaac C. Escalona
ROBOTICS TEAM WINS 35 MEDALS IN THE 20TH INTERNATIONAL Bronze Medal: Robot in a Movie Junior League
Beatrize Ysabelle C. Escalona (DLSZ 2021)
Eddrian M. Costes (DLSZ 2023)
ROBOT OLYMPIAD (IRO) 2018 PRELIMINARIES Carlos Jacob C. Chiong (DLSZ 2027)
Mary Janiyah Kate Z. Aguto (DLSZ 2025) Wyeth Kid Innovator Special Awardees
Written by: Ms. Genevieve A. Pillar, Institutional Robotics Coordinator Kaia Mikayla Y. Diola
Bronze Medal: Robot in a Movie Challenge League Enrico Joaquin C. Abella
Bianca Nicole Q. Casimiro Enrique Alonso M. Pioquinto
Juan Carlo S. Hernandez (DLSZ 2021)
The different games in the IRO Preliminaries is the
Technical Award: Sumobot 500g Category Challenge venue where students of grade school and high school
League levels use their creativity, robotics knowledge, and skills
Bianca Nicole Q. Casimiro to explore and develop robots for missions designed
Gian Nicolas Q. Casimiro by the International Robot Olympiad committee in
preparation for the 20th International Robot Olympiad
Technical Award: Sumobot 3kg Category Challenge League in December 2018.
Bernardo Isaiah C. Escalona III
Bjorn Isaac C. Escalona Kudos to team coaches Heinz Elorde, Ramon Torres,
Joel Jalon, Jonathan Sarza, and Donald Lleno!
Technical Award: Robot in Movie Junior League
Zoie Francesca B. Aldave (DLSZ 2027)
Antonio Emmanuel C. Dueñas III (DLSZ 2026)
BRAFENHS ROBOTICS ELITE TEAM RECEIVES
BEST IN SOCIAL MEDIA AWARD
Congratulations to the DLSZ Robotics Elite Team! Out Gold Medal: Robot in a Movie Challenge League Written by: Ms. Genevieve A. Pillar, Institutional Robotics Coordinator
of 354 participants from the 34 public and private Luc Benjamin C. Bunag (DLSZ 2023)
schools nationwide, the DLSZ Robotics Elite team Congratulations to the BRAFENHS Robotics Elite
won a total of 35 awards (8 gold medals, 10 silver Gold Medal: Sumobot Family Category Team for winning Second Place BEST IN SOCIAL
medals, 4 bronze medals, 10 technical awards, and 3 Bernardo Isaiah C. Escalona III (DLSZ 2028) MEDIA AWARD in the FIRST LEGO League Estonian
Wyeth Kid Innovator Special awards) in the recently Bjorn Isaac C. Escalona (DLSZ 2023) Open International in Tondiraba, Ice Hall, Tallinn
concluded 20th International Robotics Olympiad last June 6-8, 2018. The team members were given
Preliminaries held last June 16-17, 2018 at De La Salle Silver Medal: Creative Category Junior League this recognition for their outstanding performance
Santiago Zobel School, Ayala Alabang Muntinlupa Zara Alexandra R. Genuino (DLSZ 2024) and most number of likes in social media.
City. Dominic Leo B. Ramos (DLSZ 2024) The members of the BRafeNHS Robotics Elite Team
Sofia Annika Ysabel J. Pagilagan (DLSZ 2027) are as follows:
Gold Medal: Creative Category Junior League • Rose Mary Abuan (DLSZ BRafeNHS 2022)
Kaia Mikayla Y. Diola (DLSZ 2025) Silver Medal: Mission Challenge Challenge League • Harriette Terrado (DLSZ BRafeNHS 2022)
Enrico Joaquin C. Abella (DLSZ 2025) Nathan Rafael V. Recto (DLSZ 2020) • Jose Rene Pinuela (DLSZ BRafeNHS 2022)
Enrique Alonso M. Pioquinto (DLSZ 2026) Kevin F. Hernandez (DLSZ 2023)
This event was hosted by MTÜ Robootika with 100
Gold Medal: Mission Challenge Challenge League Silver Medal: Robot in a Movie Junior League teams from more than 50 countries, to celebrate
Martin Johan M. Ocho (DLSZ 2023) Allen Conner C. Hizon (DLSZ 2024) STEM, Robotics and old traditions of Estonia.
Alan Miguel Joaquim M. Ocho (DLSZ 2021) Silver Medal: Sumobot Family Category
Bianca Nicole Q. Casimiro (DLSZ 2023) Kudos to team coaches Ms. Juliana G. Valencia and
Gian Nicolas Q. Casimiro (DLSZ 2027) Dr. Evelyn M. Agcaoili!
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BRAFENHS ROBOTICS ELITE TEAM WINS FIRST RUNNER UP AND Joaquin Alonso (DLSZ 2018)
School Top Scholar
Mary Pauline Baterna (DLSZ 2018)
Gold Medal – Individual Writing
Silver Medal – Scholar’s Challenge –
Science
BEST DRIVER IN MRSP ROBOTICS SKILLS COMPETITIONS 2018 Gold Medal – Over All Champion
Scholar
Gold Medal – Individual Debate Silver Medal – Scholar’s Challenge –
All Subjects
Written by: Ms. Genevieve A. Pillar, Institutional Robotics Coordinator Gold Medal – Individual Debate Kris Gonzales (DLSZ 2019)
Gold Medal – Individual Writing Silver Medal – Individual Writing Team 510
Gold Medal – Scholar’s Challenge –
Art Team 508 Tournament of Champions Qualifier
Gold Medal – Scholar’s Challenge – Silver Medal – Team Debate
Special Area (Human Memory) Tristan Pagtakhan (DLSZ 2018)
Rank 12, Gold Medal – Scholar’s Silver Medal – Scholar’s Challenge – Miles Salvacion (BRafeNHS 2019)
Challenge – History Special Area (Human Memory) Gold Medal – Individual Debate
Silver Medal – Scholar’s Challenge –
Science Timothy Vasquez (DLSZ 2019) Marianne De Leon (BRafeNHS
Silver Medal – Individual Debate 2019)
Myesha Fajardo (DLSZ 2019) Silver Medal – Individual Writing Silver Medal – Scholar’s Challenge –
Gold Medal – Individual Debate Art
Gold Medal – Individual Writing Dhanica Anastacio (DLSZ 2019) Silver Medal – Scholar’s Challenge –
Silver Medal – Individual Writing Literature
Three of the BRafeNHS Robotics Elite Team members Rosales (DLSZ BRafeNHS 2023) and Team B – May Team 506 Silver Medal – Scholar’s Challenge – Silver Medal – Scholar’s Challenge –
won in the Mechatronics and Robotics Society of Ann Garcila (DLSZ BRafeNHS 2021) Justin Labrador Literature All Subjects
the Philippines (MRSP) Robotics Skills Competitions (DLSZ BRafeNHS 2022), and John Daryl Ugaban Tournament of Champions Qualifier
2018 at DOST Compound, Bicutan, Taguig last June (DLSZ BRafeNHS 2023). In the Category VEX IQ, Team Silver Medal – Scholars’ Bowl Team 509 Tricia Almandres (BRafeNHS 2019)
7-8, 2018. A ranked second and Julian Carl Angeles (DLSZ Silver Medal – Scholar’s Challenge –
BRafeNHS 2020) received “Best Driver” recognition. Janara Jaducana (DLSZ 2019) Tournament of Champions Qualifier Social Studies
The participants were: Team A – Julian Carl Angeles Silver Medal – Scholars’ Bowl Silver Medal – Scholar’s Challenge –
(DLSZ BRafeNHS 2020), Carl John Montemayor Kudos to team coaches Pearl Hilapo, Syrill Corañes, Hanie Andrade (DLSZ 2019) Silver Medal – Collaborative Writing All Subjects
(DLSZ BRafeNHS 2020) and Xyqheia Zhipporah and Donald Lleno! Gold Medal – Individual Debate
Silver Medal – Individual Writing Lance Sy (DLSZ 2018) Under the supervision of the Student
Silver Medal – Scholar’s Challenge – Clubs and Activities Office and the
DLSZ DELEGATES TRIUMPH IN WSC-GLOBAL ROUND Literature Roman Omalin (DLSZ 2018)
Gold Medal – Individual Writing
Lasallian Formation and Mission
Department, the DLSZ representatives
Alberto Ignacio (DLSZ 2019) were chaperoned by Ms. Adrienne
De La Salle Santiago Zobel School Scholar’s Bowl and Challenge to name Silver Medal – Scholar’s Challenge
Silver Medal – Scholar’s Challenge – Kate Parfan (DLSZ 2018) Victoria Zaballero, SHS English Faculty,
applauds the 18-member DLSZ a few. Silver Medal – Scholars’ Bowl
Literature Silver Medal – Over All Champion and Dr. Heidi Marie Padua, BRafeNHS’
Team who hauled a total of 51 gold
Scholar Liberal Arts Coordinator.
and silver medals in the recently Here are the accolades brought Angelo Cantimbuhan (DLSZ 2018)
Team 507 Gold Medal – Individual Debate
concluded World Scholar’s Cup – home by the delegates with four Gold Medal – Scholar’s Challenge –
Gold Medal – Scholar’s Challenge –
Global Rounds on June 18 – 24, 2018 teams making it to the Tournament History
Silver Medal – Team Debate Art
held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. of Champions to be held at Yale Silver Medal – Individual Debate
Silver Medal – Collaborative Writing Gold Medal – Scholar’s Challenge –
University, New Haven, Connecticut, Silver Medal – Individual Writing
Denisse Gabriel (DLSZ 2018) Special Area (Human Memory)
Attended by 38 countries composed U.S.A. in November 2018: Silver Medal – Scholar’s Challenge –
Silver Medal – Individual Writing
of 1,800 delegates from Asia, the Social Studies
World Scholar’s Cup – Global Team 505 Silver Medal – Scholar’s Challenge –
Round congregated 40 schools Science
who competed in various academic Tournament of Champions Qualifier Silver Medal – Scholar’s Challenge –
tournaments that include Individual Gold Medal – Team Debate All Subjects
& Team Debate, Collaborative Writing, Gold Medal – Collaborative Writing
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lasallian achievers given the title Ultimate International Champions! • Annika Ryees Mendoza (DLSZ 2021)
Kudos to their coaches, Ruf Rosario and Mhel Tayo! • Precious Armee Mercado (DLSZ 2021)
• Phoebe Lauren Marie Morando (DLSZ 2021)
DLSZ ROBOTICS ELITE TEAM WINS CREATIVE PROGRAMMING The girls who participated in this competition are: • Alyssa Lou Patungan (DLSZ 2019)
• Cerise Jaclyn Peña (DLSZ 2022)
AWARD, THE HIGHEST AWARD IN FLL JR. JAPAN • Mary Dominique Agoncillo (DLSZ 2020)
• Rochelle Margareth Aguilar (DLSZ 2021) • Maria Giulia Pistis (DLSZ 2020)
Written by: Ms. Genevieve A. Pillar, Institutional Robotics Coordinator • Alessandra Marie Aquino (DLSZ 2023) • Gabrielle Reine Santiago (DLSZ 2021)
• Luisa Solana Arrastia (DLSZ 2022) • Courtney Love Tulio (DLSZ 2020)
Congratulations to the youngest members of the DLSZ • Alexis Marie Balagot (DLSZ 2020) • Isabelle Vera Cruz (DLSZ 2021)
Robotics Elite Team for winning Creative Programming Award, • Katrina Bernas (DLSZ 2020) • Olivia Mary Gypsy Webb (DLSZ 2020)
the highest award in the First Lego League Junior (FLL Jr.) • Charlize Amber Borromeo (DLSZ 2022)
International Open Japan, held in Legoland, Nagoya, Japan last • Julia Kristine Britanico (DLSZ 2022) This victory was a fitting culmination of many
July 15-16, 2018. This award is given to a team with the best • Bianca Czailyn Caraig (DLSZ 2021) months of grueling training and hard work to get
model and technical programming. • Isabella Carlos (DLSZ 2020) themselves competition-ready. After a brief rest
• Maxine Julia Coronel (DLSZ 2022) period, the Animo Squad girls will start preparing
The team members were: • Bianca Nicole Galang (DLSZ 2022) for the Pep Rally as well as the WNCAA and the
• Aldave, Zoie Francesca Bautista (Dlsz 2027) • Hannah Maxine Kim (DLSZ 2020) National Cheerleading Championship which will
• Chiong, Carlos Jacob Casilao (Dlsz 2027) • Tiffany Claire Lau (DLSZ 2019) be held in the first quarter of 2019.
• Dimatatac, Franc Andre Agtonong (Dlsz 2026)
• Abella, Enrico Joaquin Cinco (Dlsz 2025)
• Diola, Kaia Mikayla Yapit (Dlsz 2025)
• Ramos, Dominic Leo Barrion (Dlsz 2024)
JERARD DOMINIC JACINTO (DLSZ 2020) – BREAKING RECORDS
The FLL Jr. was participated by a total of 22 teams from 11 Written by: Mr. Lawrence Sahagun, former team manager – De La Salle Zobel
countries which included Japan, Korea, China, Thailand,
Varsity Swim Team
Indonesia, Russian Federation, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Singapore,
India, and the Philippines. Jerard Dominic “Nico” Jacinto (DLSZ 2020) of the De La
(L-R) Ms. Genevieve Pillar (Institutional Robotics
Salle Zobel Swim Team recently gave honor to both the
Coordinator), Dominic Leo Ramos, Enrico Joaquin Kudos to their coaches, Mr. Joel Jalon and Ms. Winona Diola!
Abella, Carlos Jacob Chiong, Zoie Francesca Aldave, school and our country by bagging a silver medal in
Franc Andre Dimatatac, Kaia Mikayla Diola and Mr. Joel
Animo! the recently concluded 42nd Southeast Asian Age Group
Jalon (Robotics Coach) Swimming Championships held in the Trace Aquatic
Center in Los Baños Laguna and two more silver medals
in the ASEAN SCHOOL GAMES held in Kuala Lumpur
THE ANIMO SQUAD CONQUERS MALAYSIA! Malaysia. Nico as he is called by his friends likewise had
record breaking swim by beating the seven-year record
Last July 26, 2018, the De La Salle Zobel Animo Squad of fellow Lasallian swimmer Johansen Aguilar of De La
flew to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to participate in the Salle University. He represented the country in the Asean
2018 National CHARM Cheerleading Championships. school games together with fellow DLSZ swimmer Bela
The venue of the two-day competition was the Louise Magtibay (DLSZ 2020).
Sunway Velocity Mall. It was their first-ever foray
into the international scene. The competition was Nico is set to swim his first UAAP this season 81 for DLSZ
organized by the Cheerleading Association and coming from the University of the East wherein he gave his
Register of Malaysia and attracted over 50 teams from former school three (3) gold medals. Recently Nico along
Levels 1 to 6. The Animo Squad was the only foreign with former DLSZ swimmer and three-time UAAP MVP
team that participated this year. Maurice Sacho Ilustre (DLSZ 2018) received Outstanding
swimmers awards from the Philippine Sports Commission.
Our girls set out to win and that’s exactly what they
did. The Animo Squad was awarded the championship “It has been my dream to swim for De La Salle and finally I
trophy for the All-Girls Level 4 Division and were will have the chance to do so this coming UAAP,” said Nico.20 21
lasallian achievers
3. Mary Janiyah Kate Aguto (DLSZ 2025)
4. Reese Reilly Albano (DLSZ 2027)
SOPHIA BIANCA DE VERA (DLSZ 2019) SPARKLES IN WCOPA 2018 FINALS 5. Robert Philip Lim (DLSZ 2027)
6. Enzo Joaquim David Petrache (DLSZ 2025)
De La Salle Santiago Zobel School Now on its 22nd year, the only Olympic- 7. Eduardo Mattero Valdez (DLSZ 2027)
warmly congratulates Sophia Bianca style international championship event 8. Joshua Luzon (DLSZ 2025)
C. De Vera (DLSZ 2019) for waving the for performing arts welcomed world- 9. Chito Roxas Jr. (DLSZ 2027)
Philippine and DLSZ flags in the recently class talents from more than sixty 10. Javier Alejandro Cuyno (DLSZ 2025)
concluded World Championship of countries including the Philippines 11. Jacob Isaac Ruiz (DLSZ 2025)
Performing Arts (WCOPA) 2018 on July vying for the coveted awards in singing, 12. Bianca Ysabel Roxas (DLSZ 2023)
6-14 in Long Beach, California, U.S.A. dancing, acting, modeling, and playing 13. Sabrina Annika Henson (DLSZ 2020)
instruments with two major divisions 14. Samantha Gabrielle Ruiz (DLSZ 2023)
Sophia competed in the Vocal namely Junior and Senior.
Competition of the Senior Division Kudos to team coaches Mr. Heinz Elorde,
where she wowed the audience with Highlights of the global meet are Mr. Ramon Torres, Mr. Donald Lleno, and Ms.
her electrifying rendition of Jessie J’s the World Stars Boot Camp, Opening Carmelita Estidola!
Momma Knows Best during the grand Ceremony, and much-awaited Parade of
championship final round. She received Nations where the Philippines snitched
two silver medals and a gold for reaching the First Place Award.
the Grand Championship Level as Senior ALUMNI achiever
Voice Vocals. The DLSZ community is very proud of
you! Animo La Salle!
ZED LAQUI (DLSZ 2012) IS AMONG THE 56TH TOP TEN
OUTSTANDING STUDENTS OF THE PHILIPPINES
ROBOTICS TEAM WINS 23 MEDALS IN THE 2018 CHINA OPEN DLSZ takes pride in one of its alumni, Zedrick
F. Laqui (DLSZ 2012) for being in the 56th
Written by: Ms. Genevieve A. Pillar, Institutional Robotics Coordinator Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines
(TOSP), which was concluded last April 23, 2018
DLSZ Robotics Elite Team won Gold Medals at the Kalayaan Hall of Malacañang Palace.
a total of 23 awards (two gold 1) Bjorn Isaac Escalona (DLSZ 2023) – Gold Medal in Sumo 3Kg Open
medals, four silver medals, three 2) Beatrize Ysabelle Escalona (DLSZ 2021) – Gold Medal in Sumo Challenge “The event was graced by Presidential
bronze medals, 14 technical merit Spokesperson Harry Roque, together with Mr.
awards) in the recently concluded Silver Medals Jose Ma. Concepcion III, Presidential Adviser for
2018 International Robotics 1) Javier Alejandro Cuyno (DLSZ 2025) – Silver Medal in Sumo Junior Entrepreneurship and President & CEO of RFM
Championship – China Open 2) Alonso Pioquinto (DLSZ 2026) – Silver Medal in Creative Design Corporation; Ms. Marie Concepcion-Young,
(China Open- FIRA RoboWorld 3) Luc Benjamin Bunag (DLSZ 2023) – Silver Medal in Creative Design President of TOSP Foundation, Inc.; Ms. Pamela
Cup, China Open-Australia Robot 4) Emmannuel Jace Savellano (DLSZ 2027) – Silver Medal in Creative Design Asis-Layugan, National Chair of TOSP- Alumni
Challenge, China Open-World Community; and Dr. William D. Dar, Chair of the
Robot Games) last July 16-21, Bronze Medals 56th TOSP National Board of Judges.” (Source:
2018 in Zhengzhou, Henan, 1. Robert Philip Lim (DLSZ 2027) – Bronze Medal in Sumo Junior TOSP Facebook Page)
China. It was one of the toughest 2. Bianca Ysabel Roxas (DLSZ 2023) – Bronze Medal in Engineering Mission Challenge Jr. Zed (sitting first row, 3rd from left) with the rest of the Ten Outstanding Students of
robotic games due to four-day 3. Reese Reilly Albano (DLSZ 2027) – Bronze Medal in Engineering Mission Challenge Jr. the Philippines (TOSP). Last August 2017, Zed was included in the
non-stop coding and assembly, Top Outstanding Students of the Philippines
eight grueling robot missions and Technical Merit Award for Creative Design (NCR Region). He graduated last October 2017
defense, and five rounds of mind 1. Beatrize Ysabelle Escalona (DLSZ 2021) with a degree in BS Applied Economics and BS
boggling challenges. 2. Bjorn Isaac Escalona (DLSZ 2023) Applied Corporate Management in De La Salle
University.22 23
cover story
DLSZ Launches its Ruby Anniversary
The 40th Founding Anniversary of parents, let us be one to celebrate
De La Salle Santiago Zobel School this fortifying spirit. Together, we are
officially kicked off in Alabang and able to overcome many things and
Vermosa Campus last July 2018. together we can overcome the trials
and continue being achievers for
Carrying the theme, Fortifying the God and country. May the Animo--
Lasallian Animo: Living Jesus in our the spirit--be with all of us. Animo La
Hearts, the launching ceremonies Salle!”
were attended by students, parents,
alumni, and Lasallian Partners. To ensure that the school’s legacy
lives on, a Pledge of Commitment
“Animo means spirit; and for us in De was recited. It was led by the
La Salle, we hope to strengthen the representatives of the four major
Lasallian spirit in all of you. That spirit sectors - students, parents, alumni,
from God gives us strength to be able and Lasallian Partners. Further, the 40
to fight any obstacles, challenges colorful years of DLSZ was showcased
and difficulties that come our way,” through a parade of 40 symbols/
shared Br. Bernard S. Oca FSC, DLSZ mementos of DLSZ.
President, in his Lasallian message. “It
is only through the spirit of love that Since the opening of classes, DLSZ
we will be able to gain the strength has lined up activities to amplify the
to overcome all that try to stop us school’s Ruby year.
from doing what is good. So this year,
with the students, teachers, staff,
fellow administrators, alumni and24 25
FEATURE FEATURE
GLOBAL ALTERNATIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCE INAKI EMIL LORBES (DLSZ 2020) JOINS PHILIPPINE NATIONAL TRIATHLON TEAM
By Garry Domingo
(GALE) IN THE BIG APPLE It’s been two years since Aki first threw his lot in triathlons.
In those two years, he has competed in more than a dozen
By Joymee Siatela races across the Philippines and around South East Asia. His
performance in these tournaments have caught the attention
of both his competitors, and even their coaches; this earned
him his place among the up-and-coming triathletes of the
country. But contrary to his almost meteoric rise, his start as a
triathlete couldn’t be more different from other athletes of his
youth.
Inaki Emil “Aki” Lorbes (DLSZ 2020) got his first taste of
triathlons in 2016. His invitation came from a fellow swimmer’s
parent during a weekend training for DLSZ’s swimming
bid for the UAAP. It wasn’t anything special; it was simply a
suggestion that Aki should try out for the Philippine Aquathlon
Championship later that year. Aki was initially hesitant to try
out for the tournament. He was already collecting medals and
recognition in swimming while still having the room to become
even better. He feared that despite swimming being part of the
equation, he may end up appearing fish out of water.
Another big break would come for Aki when he was selected to represent
It was Anton Tangan, the parent of a triathlete from DLSZ, who the Philippines in the 2017 ASTC Championships in Palembang, Indonesia.
convinced Aki to finally join the Aquathlon Championship. The race in Indonesia became a new test for Aki as he was pit against the
The Philippine Aquathlon Champion was the first of a series of best of the region. He did not place at the top spots of the tournament,
events required to enter the Youth Olympic Qualifying Games. but it did expose Aki to a new level of competition and drove him to train
To do well in the tournament would open a lot of doors for an even harder for his bigger goal: The Youth Olympic Qualifying Games.
aspiring athlete like himself. The new prospect of qualifying
for the Youth Olympic Games made Aki realize what he can When the time came for the Youth Olympic Qualifying Games on June
achieve. And with further support from his family and friends, 2018, Aki had already collected the points required for a spot. He has
“I want to wake up in that city that which aims to foster global citizenship maiden GALE experience aimed to Aki started his preparations for what would be one of his most had the event in mind for the past two years and trained tirelessly to
defining moments. show his best for the qualifiers. As the event drew closer, a storm hit the
doesn’t sleep, to find I’m the king of and cultural exposure. enrich specific academic lessons
waters of the Subic Freeport area where the qualifiers were being held.
the hill, top of the heap…”. So goes into more meaningful and tangible The Philippine Aquathlon Championship was held in Camayan The waters for the games were deemed unsafe for the swimmers and
the song New York, New York written The group was able to experience K-12 experiences to deserving students Beach Resort in Subic Freeport on September 2016. Athletes the event officials removed swimming as part of the event. Even if his
by Fred Ebb in 1977. curriculum at the Abraham Lincoln across the high school level. from around the country were gathered to kick off their bid strongest sport was removed from the rest of the tournament, Aki was
Memorial High School in Brooklyn, for the Youth Olympic Qualifiers. Aki has met some of these still determined to race for his dream to be part of the Youth Olympic
This is exactly what happened to New York, Microsoft Sales Office visit Congratulations to all the GALE athletes while most were unfamiliar to him. The face of new Games.
the forty-five delegates of De La in Manhattan, Broadway musical play, delegates! Animo La Salle! competition never deterred Aki as the challenge always
pushed the best out of him. But what he did not expect was Despite all his efforts, Aki did not secure a qualifying spot in the Youth
Salle Santiago Zobel School during campus tour and student council the participation of the National Triathlon Team. Aki knew that Olympic Games. Could it have been the removal of swimming? Or was
their Global Alternative Learning interaction in La Salle University Ms. Joymee Siatela is the Junior they represented the country because they were the best. it simply his training for the other parts wasn’t enough? Aki had already
Experience in New York. in Pennsylvania and Princeton High School Student Representative This left him intimidated as he was there by himself, in his been through enough races at this point that he knew it didn’t matter.
University, a tour at the World Bank Coordinating Council (SRCC) Adviser borrowed tri-suit from long-time coach Anthony Lozada, while As the door for the Youth Olympic Games closed, another window of
Composed of enthusiastic student- Headquarter in Washington D.C., and the National Team’s yellow triathlon suits and their complete opportunity opened for Aki in the form of a formal qualification for the
supporting equipment distinguished them from the rest of Philippine National Triathlon Team.
leaders, the selected group of Grades a visit to the famous landmarks such
the group. Armed only with his training and his new-found
7 to 12 young Lasallians participated as the White House, Capitol Hill, and dream of joining the Youth Olympic Games, he raced against Since his win in the Philippine Aquathlon Championship two years ago,
in the first-ever GALE held last April several Smithsonian Museums. the Philippines’ best. Aki became a prospect for the National Triathlon Team. They monitored
21 to May 1, 2018. It is a new program A collaboration between the Student his participation in triathlons and observed his overall performance. His
aligned with the Alternative Learning Clubs and Activities Office and the Aki won the tournament, handily beating the entire Philippine show in the Youth Olympic Games – despite the absence of swimming –
Experience program of the school Educational Technology Unit, the National Triathlon team in a triathlon by placing first in the only furthered their interest in Aki. And officially after the Youth Olympic
rankings. His first win and — his stellar swimming skills that Games, Inaki Emil Lorbes officially became part of the Philippine National
edged any advantage his competitors might have over him — Triathlon Team.
set off a series of triathlon placements together with a brand-
new set of eyes that watched Aki’s performance all throughout. Mr. Garry Domingo is the DLSZ Swim Coach26 27
Day 3 (May 4)
FEATURE
A bus ride going to Bukchon Hanok
My SEOULful Travel Village started our third day in
By Jose Avelino Goroy Seoul. Bukchon Hanok Village
is a neighborhood of traditional
houses from the Joseon Dynasty.
Annyeong! Seoul, and in no time, we arrived at After the sightseeing and picture- It’s interesting to know that these
Alice Hotel in Jung-gu District which taking at the palace, we proceeded to Hanok houses are privately owned
That means “hello,” and anyone who would be our home for the next eight Namsan Park which is an ecological residences. A stroll in the community
travels to Korea will learn how to days. garden hanging over Jung-gu and of traditional houses and picturesque
greet the locals with “Annyeong” in Yongsan-gu. I learned that this park alleys will give you an opportunity
whatever twang. symbolizes Seoul. This breathtaking to experience, learn, and immerse
garden with the “longest road planted yourself in traditional Korean culture.
I was no exception. My “SEOULful” with beautiful cherry blossoms” is a While in the village, we grabbed
travel to South Korea last summer must-see, a perfect place for “selfie”! the chance to wear the hanbok
allowed me to greet each day with Then, we caught ourselves in a cable (Korean traditional clothing) to get Day 5 (May 6) Day 6 (May 7)
“annyeong” in my distinct Ilonggo car heading up to Mt. Namsan. that perfect feel of experiencing the
accent. This travel was no doubt a traditional Korean culture heritage To the shopaholics, don’t forget to Pasyal pa more! This time, we hang
worthwhile and learning experience, At the top of this mountain stands which dates back in 57 B.C.-668 A.D. visit Myeongdong which is the most around the Everland. This 100-hectare
which allowed me to know the the lofty Seoul Tower which is the Undoubtedly, the local culture is such prominent shopping district in this park is South Korea’s largest theme
culture, traditions, and modern living most iconic landmark in Seoul. The an interesting attraction! part of the country. In this shopping park. It is also known for its gorgeous
of the people of South Korea. top of the tower is almost 480 meters paradise, you can find everything flower arrangements and beautiful
above sea level, so it is the best Day 4 (May 5) from internationally–recognized gardens. This 4th most visited theme
Kamsahamnida. spot, specifically in the observatory brands to unique items; it is also a park in the world showcases 40 heart-
deck, to enjoy sighting the bustling How about a taste of the Korean drama place to shop for famous Korean pounding rides and attractions and
That’s “Thank you.” Around 40 DLSZ city of Seoul. Another attraction in craze? Day four brought us to the cosmetic brands such as Etude House, a safari world that houses wild and
faculty and staff are very grateful to the peak of Namsan is the “Lock of beautiful Nami Island in Gapyeong, Skin Food, Laneige, and The Face interesting animals.
the school President, Br. Bernard S. Love“, a spacious wooden viewing named after General Nami who led Shop. And when you get hungry,
Oca FSC for his endorsement to the deck whose romantic, captivating his men to a significant victory against you can hop into one of the various After some fun time at the Everland, we
Korean Embassy, so each one would atmosphere makes it very popular to the rebels in the 13th year of the 7th family restaurants that serve local and visited Petite France which is a village
be able to secure a visa to the “K-pop lovers. The thousands of padlocks left king of Joseon Dynasty. His grave is international cuisines; or you can try on the Mediterranean coast. Imagine
Republic”. by couples in the fence seem to shout, found in this island. This half-moon any of the combos served in fast food a French cultural village set in Korean
“May forever!” shaped isle is a hit to both local and chains. How different chicken McDo countryside! Built with 16 French–
The big group did not fly to Seoul on foreign tourists, I heard. Why not? is in Seoul! styled buildings, this is a place where
the same date. I was lucky to be with This is where the famous international visitors can lodge and experience
Ms. Ruby Natividad and her husband, Korean drama “Winter Sonata” was For me, the best time to shop in French delicacies, clothing, and
Teddy, Ms. Grace Cabrito, Ms. Jenny Day 2 (May 3) filmed! Myeongdong is at night. And night household culture. The village, with
Dela Rosa, Ms. Louise Añonuevo, and shopping we did! The 34 guest rooms, can accommodate
Mr. Rosendo Rama. Together, we After our early breakfast, our colorful lights, the up to 200 visitors. While we were
learned Seoul and many things about journey began. First, we went to the sounds, even the noise there, we walked along the memorial
this beautiful, affluent Asian country historical Gyeongbokgung Palace of the crowd, and the hall dedicated to Saint-Exupery, the
beginning May 2, 2018. in Gwanghwamun Square which smell of the street author of the much celebrated French
is located just across our hotel. foods are so inviting! Of novel, “Le Petit Prince.” Hence, it is
Day 1 (May 2) Gyeongbokgung Palace or “Palace course, we visited here called the Little French Theme Park. Of
of Shining Happiness” was built back the Cathedral Church course, we didn’t miss having “selfies”
From Manila, at around 2:00 PM, I in 1459 during the Joseon Dynasty. of the Virgin Mary in front of the Eiffel Tower, which is
boarded a Philippine Airlines flight In this palace you can also find the of the Immaculate also a miniature. We visited a gallery
bound to Incheon Airport. The plane National Palace Museum of Korea and Conception to pray for of sculptures, paintings of France’s
safely arrived at its destination by 6:00 National Folk Museum of Korea. Here, our safe travel. national symbol—le coq gaulois (the
PM. Since I had a different flight from we witnessed the royal changing of Gallic rooster). Oh! The marionette
my six companions, I had to wait for guards at the entrance — a rare sight dance show of the Czech Republic
them in the airport. We took a cab to of a traditional palace ceremony! was a delight to see. It gave us28 29
exposure to percussion instruments FEATURE
from around the world. I learned that
Petite France is not only a cultural
village, but it is also a youth training DLSZ Turns-over Holy Trinity Chapel and Closes One La
facility. That’s just good to know.
Salle Yolanda Rehabilitation and Recovery Project
Day 7 (May 8)
The EHWA Womans University
Yes, I spelled that right—“Womans”.
Despite the oh-so-not-so special plural
form in the name of the university,
EHWA Womans University remains
the most prestigious academic
institution for female students in sculptures. It has a wide variety of to sleep” as tourists flock the safe,
Seoul. First of all, its architectural goods that can only be purchased in friendly place 24/7.
design and landscape are so unique. Korea: hanbok (traditional clothing),
The underground campus with its hanji (traditional paper), teas, Day 9 (May 10)
ecological roof is first of its kind. pottery, and folk and crafts. We even
Beautiful trees and flowers decorate experienced how to make traditional Annyeonghasaeyo! Br. Martin Sellner FSC (left) leads the unveiling of the Chapel’s
the street. No wonder many tourists lotus lanterns and joined Buddha’s dedicatory marker.
visit this place! The area around the birthday celebration with a parade of How can I say “goodbye” to Seoul?
university is full of budget-friendly lanterns. It was fun to see the locals I wish to spend more time in
street eatables, cafes, restaurants, and foreigners enjoying themselves this wonderful country, despite
shops, and stores. I learned that in in the street party! encountering again its seemingly The Holy Trinity Church in Tubabao Island, Guiuan, Eastern Samar.
Seoul, it is typical for a university to be “closed” and cold people. I know that
surrounded by such establishments. DAY 8 (May 9) there are still a lot of places in Seoul After almost two years of planning and fundraising, the community
to discover and enjoy, more authentic of Barangay Trinidad in Tubabao Island, Guiuan, Eastern Samar,
From academic vibe to shopping Isn’t it interesting to see a long river or bibimbap and galbi to taste, more along with the De La Salle Philippines team and the One La
mode again! From EHWA, we headed stream in the midst of a modern city? kimchi to smell, more K-pop music to Salle Yolanda Rehabilitation and Recovery Project’s Team, finally
to Dongdaemun Design Plaza, Cheonggyecheon Stream, where the hear…and the list goes on and on. gathered together for the blessing of their newly-built Holy Trinity
Korea’s largest wholesale and retail annual Seoul Lantern Festival is held, Chapel. The blessing took place last August 30, 2018. The program
shopping district. Would you believe is exactly that! Actually, it is a long Forget goodbyes. started with the unveiling of the dedicatory marker by Br. Jose
that it has 26 shopping malls and Br. JJ Jimenez FSC, Br. Armin Luistro FSC, and Br. Martin Sellner
stream that runs through downtown Mari Jimenez FSC, Auxiliary Visitor for Philippines of the Lasallian FSC, posed for a picture with Bishop Crispin Varquez, Fr. James
30,000 specialty shops? From time Seoul, so long that it connects “Daume ddo bayo, Seoul!” East Asia District, Fr. Cesar Lenino Garcia OP, former parish priest of Abella, and the pupils of Trinidad Elementary School
to time, this plaza holds various 22 bridges! You can visit tourist San Lorenzo Ruiz parish, and Barangay Trinidad Chairperson, Hon.
domestic and international events destinations like Deoksugung Palace, See you again. Gertrudes Abuda. It was followed by the ribbon cutting led by Br.
such as exhibitions, fashion shows, chevron of the De La Salle coat of arms which
Seoul Plaza, the Sejong Center, Insa- Armin Luistro FSC, President of the De La Salle Philippines, Most
forums, and conferences. British Iraqi means Indivisa Manent in Latin, or permanently
dong Street, Changdeokgung Palace Mr. Jose Goroy is the school’s Bookstore Reverend Bishop Crispin Varquez DD of the Diocese of Borongan,
architecture Zaha Hadid did a superb Indivisible in English. He reminded the faithful
and Changgyeonggung Palace by In-Charge Fr. James Abella SJ, the parish priest, and Mrs. Apolonia Godino,
work on Dongdaemun Design Plaza’s that the symbol will always serve as a reminder
simply having a leisure stroll around President of the Holy Trinity Chapel Pastoral Council.
neo-futuristic architectural design. for everyone to remain united and to stick
the stream. And when you look
Some claim that it is a “major urban together as one community no matter what
around, be ready to be overwhelmed A Eucharistic Mass was held after presided by Most Reverend
development landmark in Seoul.” I’d happens.
by the skyscrapers that surround this Bishop Crispin Varquez DD. In his homily, Bishop Varquez enjoined
like to believe that it is. modern recreational place! At night, the faithful to always go to Mass and strengthen their relationship
It was then followed by a short closing program
the lights and water display adds with God because they have a new Chapel where they can nourish
Another awesome attraction that of the One La Salle Yolanda Rehabilitation and
a vibrant personality to its already their relationship with God, and encouraged the community to do
we visited was Insadong. I learned Recovery Project hosted by Mr. Benjamin Sazon
beautiful surroundings. Add to that their counterpart to make sure that the chapel is well-taken care
that there are about 100 galleries Jr. from DLSZ and Ms. Liza Sumook from Trinidad
the graceful fountains! How can of. Bishop Varquez also gave emphasis on the meaning of the
in the area that exhibit traditional Elementary School.
you not be amazed? They say that green canopy in front of the Chapel which symbolizes the broken
Korean fine arts from painting to Cheonggyecheon Stream “never goesYou can also read
