Lamok kun Ting-uwan


Kun ikaw makasupsup,
hastang tagbawa
lupig pang puya 
na perting tagbawa

Og ako mahinayak,
tanang posisyon buhaton
makita ko lang
na ikaw natidhaya na. 

Grapes of Wrath Defamiliarization 

Population grows

while government goes

bigger and bigger whose

people chose.

Making money

to and fro

feeding thyselves

isolating the natives.

When can thy be stopped?

Should thy be knocked

on their doors so hard

or should thy be guarded,

Always and Forever. 

Brute, Dagan!

Marjorie Calar

It was past midnight when Susan and I drove our way home from a funeral wake.  Wanting to be home before three, Susan drove fastly but a sudden explosion happened. I checked out the car and saw that the tire had burst out. Since there was no signal in the place, we can’t find help but then an old man approached and gave us two free tickets to stay in his own private resort. Tired and sleepy, we gratefully accepted the tickets and followed his lead to the resort.

            Reaching the resort, it was already 3:05 A.M and as we were about to thank the old man, a woman with a toe-length hair, dressed in all white greeted us and brought us to our room. We felt strange but the more terrifying moment was when we opened the window, a man as tall as the coconut tree with thick beard and hairy feet was walking towards us blowing off his smoke. Our bodies jerked but never move – even an inch. With his smolder, we felt dizzy and fainted.

            Then the next time we knew, we were already on the top of the mango tree and wondered whether it was a reality or a nightmare.

The Dipper

Marjorie Calar

You can find me in every Filipino homes.

For decades, I’ve been giving the best in me

that even aliens want.

Treated me as party-essential.

Used me to pour something out

and most importantly for your body.  

But if I am such functional,

why be hidden in this small corner?

and never be flaunted outside?

or maybe I should shut thy mouth and

just wait to be used again. 

Aroma
Marjorie Calar

I’m

best served

at cold nights

My aroma

makes you go crazy

that whenever you sip

my smooth and creamy texture

this would still remain at your tongue.

I just wish that if I turn cold,

you will not turn your back at me because

I’ll always be your coffee that will keep you awake all night.

            STC, a Delegate to the Prestigious 16^th National Ayala Young Leaders Congress

            A consistent Dean’s lister, a two-term JEO EXECOM, a Zarzuela Director and Cebu City Youth South District Councilor— Raphael Renz Unabia has been chosen as a participant to the 16^th National Ayala Young Leaders Congress to be held in Malvar, Batangas on February 10 – 13, 2015.

            Out of 165 participants who were interviewed last November 20, 2014 in Makati, Manila, a pride of St. Theresa’s College has made it to represent the school for the upcoming AYLC. The AYLC is youth leadership development program launched in 1998 by the Ayala group of companies as a strategic investment in the youth and in the future of the country. It intends to build the participants’ confidence and hone leadership skills. “It also gives us an opportunity to make programs for the betterment of the country like coastal clean-up program and to reach out public school students by donating books and facilities to them”, he added.

            Just like any other students, he has experienced ups and downs before having this achievement. One of which is not being able to take a major exam which he regards important in a student’s life. Another thing that made feel like giving up is that he allot a lot of time revising the application form  rather that spending it with his family and studying his lessons but the good thing is that he has a supportive family. “I am really thankful to have a family who is always there to understand and care for me and also the Administrators, Faculty and staff who helped me in this journey” Among those who helped him are Sr. Rosiana Mendoza, ICM, College Dean; Ms. Judith Dabon, JEO Program Head; Mme. Carmela Samar, SAO Head; Ms. Rechel Tupas, Students’ Activity Head; Ms. Donnavel Libon, Psychology Facilitator and Ms. Jo Anne Ramos, CSC President S.Y 2014-2015.

            As of now, he has been preparing for two big events, the Congress and his plan of running the presidency.  “AYLC is not just the end of the journey, it opens for a greater opportunity to come in and help others. It made me realize that there is more that I can help and that is to run as a CSC President. I have many worthy and interesting plans for this council because I do believe that with great responsibility, comes great power.” he said. 

The Pillow

 Marjorie Calar

At night,

You're always by my side

hugs me, kisses me

and even sucks on me.

You’ll even cry

when others touch me.

But now that the sun is in,

you’ve left me in a

messy bed,

alone.

Here, waiting for the

next night to come.