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VOL. 9 | S.Y. 2012-2013 | SILVER ISSUE
VOL. 9 | S Y 2012-2013 | SILVER ISSUE
BENILDEAN
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Beating the finest
ON THE COVER
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PRESS CORPS
SY 2012-2013
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
MANAGING EDITOR
Acy de Guzman
Patmai de Vera
FEATURES EDITOR
Katrina Palencia
ART EDITOR
PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR
LAYOUT EDITOR
WEB AND SOCIAL MEDIA EDITOR
HEAD
PUBLICATIONS ADVISER
SECRETARY
Angelo Oyardo
Dempson Mayuga
Patricia Mapili
Yla Corotan
Al Chris Varquez
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That shiny thing
Janeil Vino
Bernadette Daos
KULTURA EDITOR
P8
Martin Diegor
NEWS EDITOR
SPORTS EDITOR
Got you covered
Lauren Young wears a Veejay Floresca
black and nude cocktail dress and
black strappy calf-high DAS heels.
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The outfits featured in this magazine
are intended for publication use
only. Benildeans are required to
abide by the DLS-CSB Dress Code.
Tell-tech signs
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The access-silver medicine
Carl David Graham
Ms. Dianne May E. Torres
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Of grains and pixels
A silver perspective
Photographed by Yla Corotan
Directed by Patmai de Vera
Makeup by Lauren Young
Assisted by Janeil Vino, Christian
Agbon and Dorothea Napay
When I was 25
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EDITOR IN CHIEF
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STUDENT PUBLICATIONS OFFICE
Steel life
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Bringing the order
How to make an artist
Ms. Joanah Christine L. Sayo
Ms. Rizalyn Lagman-Manalili
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Redefining the f-word
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Rektikano
BLIP (Benildean Lifestyle, Interests, and People) is the official features magazine of the students of the
De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB). No part of this magazine may be reproduced whether by
photocopying, scanning, or by any means without written permisson from the Student Publications Office
(SPO). Copyright 2012. For inquiries, visit the SPO at 2F Br. Miguel Febres Cordero Bldg., DLS-CSB, 2544
Taft Avenue, Manila.the SPO at 2F Br. Miguel Febres Cordero Bldg.,DLS-CSB, 2544 Taft Avenue, Manila.
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BLIP / THE SILVER ISSUE
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Beating the finest
by Roia Cristobal and rizaline mabini
Photos by Eric Beltran
ILLUSTRATIONS BY MARTIN DIEGOR
Living in a techie world, there are infinite
selections to choose from, but in reality,
even leading brands are shockingly not the
best picks. In fact, there are much more
worthy gizmos lurking in the shadows just
waiting to be found. And yes, they may be
underrated, but their differences are not
far enough in terms of quality. And so
we ask Benildeans: What gadgets
for you are the next best thing?
Phone of thrones
Is iPhone really the only smartphone worth
buying? Well, judging by its sleek and practical
design, the smooth performance and the numerous benefits and applications, it’s undeniably a
great invention. But even with its magnificence,
there are still, of course, its drawbacks. As time
advances, people are now starting to notice
new rivalries in the market. What would you get
other than the iPhone?
“I would choose Samsung S3 because
it is cheaper than an iPhone and
it has good specifications. Besides
that, Samsung offers more good
features than the iPhone.”
-Erico Alfonso Reyes (BS-HRIM)
“I would choose the HTC One X+.
It’s cheaper and the functions are
almost the same with the iPhone.
It also has a bigger screen.”
- Irvin Kenneby Lee (AB-PHOTO)
“I’ll choose something that is more
affordable like Samsung because
you can also have the same
applications that the iPhone has.”
-Angelyn Segovia (BS-HRIM)
In a world of gaming pixels
If reading books are keys to another realm, then
gaming consoles are the gamers’ portal to a high
definition graphic heaven. Xbox is one of the
best existing black boxed entertaining systems,
but it’s not the only gaming machine hogging the
spotlight. so, what gaming mechanism would you
choose besides the Xbox?
“I’d go for the PS3 if the Xbox360 is not
available simply because the PS3 and
Xbox360 share a common advantage
which is customer satisfaction through
the gaming market.”
-Martin Eidriech Pineda (AB-PHOTO)
“Sony PS3 is my choice because when
it breaks down you don’t have to buy a
brand new unit, you just have to replace
the hard drive. Point of reference: red
circle of doom of the Xbox.”
-Irvin Kenneby Lee (AB-PHOTO)
“With the PS3 having sentimental
values for me, I’d still be loyal to the
one that made me happy for more
than a decade. Its new functions like
uploading pictures, videos, music and
online browsing are definitely a 11/10
for me.”
-Anthony Rodriguez (AB-CDA)
The verdict: The Sony PS3 takes home the bacon
with having almost exactly the same specs as the
Xbox. It could even pass as its long lost twin.
Clash of the laptops
Laptops are definitely in every college student’s list
of must-haves. However, most yearn for the latest
models with upgrades and high-tech applications that
inevitably entail a costlier choice. The Mac, of course,
leads the race, but what if you can’t afford it?
“I’d choose HP because it is
very user-friendly, and when I
need them, service centers are
everywhere. Plus it’s not too pricey.”
-Katrina Brescia Go Que (BS-HRIM) “I would choose a Samsung laptop
because for me, they are second
to the quality of Apple.”
-Martin Alilain (BS-HRIM)
“I choose Asus because it’s sturdy
and good for gaming and programs.
Well, second to Alienware that is.”
-Florence Gaye Dianala (AB-CDA)
“MSI because I don’t pay attention to the
brand of the laptop, what I look at is if the
specs are good and if it’s not too pricey.”
-Karl Catabas (AB-MMA)
The verdict: No definite brand triumphs second to
the Mac. It all depends on who’s in front the monitor.
The verdict: Victory goes to Samsung
by quality and worth! It almost has the
same reliability and eminence, but it will
always be cheaper than the iPhone.
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Got you
covered
by Cecile Reine Cabrera
Photos by John Roxas
The splendor of cover art on music albums deems
necessary to get one off the record bar shelves.
However, studies show that adding silver artistry
on covers gives off that feeling of strength and
persistence. So put your headphones on and let
light diffract a visible spectrum off these records.
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Lights and Sounds
by Yellowcard
Sound of Silver
by LCD Soundsystem
Alive
by Big Bang
Blown Away
by Carrie Underwood
Silver Side Up
by Nickelback
The Silver Lining
by Soul Asylum
Yellowcard released their
fifth studio album Lights and
Sounds, though not being able to
successfully preceed the success
of Ocean Avenue. Nonetheless,
this band’s first ever conceptual
album was able to portray its
cryptic front cover of an argent
shiny black and white sky and
dark tree tops through a lot of
music simplicity and adept lines.
The presence of the Yellowcard
emblem, an exemplary violin
play, made the whole thing
a certain song-craver for all
alternative rock enthusiasts.
James Murphy created a mystical
combination of rock and dance
music in LCD Soundsystem’s
second album Sound of Silver. The
cover of this album illustrates
a deserted room with wooden
floorboards as well as a deranged
speaker cable cluttered on one
side. The eccentric equipment
(which looks like a camera at first
glance) stood on the other side
and was strangely wrapped in foil.
Some folks say that before Murphy
began writing the music for this
album, he covered the whole
studio with metallic drapes to keep
his head on the silver theme.
Korean stars would never be out of
the list for the use of metallic art.
Highly innovative when it comes
to album designs, hiphop boy
group Big Bang tops 2012’s k-pop
releases with their fifth extended
play, Alive. The band released the
album in six slightly different
versions, uniquely wrapped in
a real metal case along with the
touch of ice blue, thus giving you
that urge to listen to the entire
material. Blue was released as
the band’s first single for this
album and may be considered as
a powerful Big Bang masterpiece.
American Idol Season 4 winner
Carrie Underwood takes on a
different level of music intelligence
through her latest record Blown
Away. The popular country singer
made her fearless leap as she
strayed from her usual pleasant
records to a sinister and a much
deeper genre of songs. Enthusiasts
even saw a more mature Carrie,
wearing a silver dress and chic
high heels on this album’s elegant
frontal cover. Underwood, once
again, successfully delivers
first-class storytelling through
her timeless singing.
Nickelback sets the mood for
those who have cried tears in
their album Silver Side Up. After
all, the album cover depicts a
close-up on an eye shedding
tears of silver. The “silver tears”
does not entirely have a definitive
meaning, but is mostly used for
its ambiguity. In relation to the
album however, it refers to that of
tears caused by human pain. Chad
Kroeger, Nickelback’s lead vocalist,
guitarist, and songwriter, was going
through the pain of family loss
and relationship failures when
he was writing for the album.
A lighthouse in the middle of the
sea on a stormy night portrays
Soul Asylum’s 10th album. The
cover indicates the thought that
there is always light in the midst
of a raging storm. The Silver
Lining may not be among those
that flooded mainstream upon
its release, but it is still loved for
its air of simplicity as a model of
modern alternative rock. With
songs such as Stand Up and Be
Strong and All is Well, this album
tells its listeners that every cloud
honestly has a silver lining.
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THAT
SHINY
THING
Shiny sets of teeth
aren’t cliché after all;
Do you have
BROKEN SKIN?
it is a good material for
tooth fillings and it doesn’t
cause much stench (if you’re
planning to have some).
Try the silver treatment. It’s
medically acclaimed for
the regeneration of skin.
Just don’t try to scrape
your skin off, though.
Silver is said to
by Yves Yu
Illustrations by Alberto Cinco Jr.
murder
bacteria,
Myths say that silver kills
vampires and werewolves alike,
some say it is associated with
lunar powers of the moon and
the Greek goddess Artemis.
But how did silver really
develop into one of the most
sought after and precious
metals in the modern world?
that is why
it is used as
component
for a sanitizer
and deos.
Silver was all over the globe
during the 1500s to 1800s.
Spain headed the majority
of all mining, producing
85%
of the world’s
demand
for silver.
Medieval people
placed some
silver nuggets
in milk bottles to keep milk
from becoming cheese.
Love long-living batteries?
Thank silver oxide for the
continued service of those
little powerhouses.
SILVER
BUCKLE
PHOTOGRAPHY
uses silver compounds
in the photographic film
and photographic paper.
Anatolia, modern day Turkey,
was the first place
to mine silver and use it as their
marvelous currency which then
spread over to Athens and Crete.
BLESS SILVER!
Same as salt, silver
iodide was used to
seed clouds in the hope
of producing rain.
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Fashion in the 18th century:
silver buckles took the place
of conventional shoelaces in
Europe, and it also wriggled
its way to other continents.
Don’t get scared
of your reflection,
it might as
well be your
true self
in some high
quality silverbacked mirrors.
The saying
“born with a
silver spoon in
their mouth”
stems from health, rather
than wealth status, as children
fed with silver utensils were
believed to be healthier.
Stoutness didn’t mean
pockets full of gold after all.
When I was
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by Clarisse Co
Photos by JC Jamoralin AND GERALD TEJADA
Quarterlife is a period of choices and consequences. When people
hit the big two-five, they start to build careers, set their future, and
truly create a life of their own. And who better to tell us of life’s
glories than those who have already been there—our teachers?
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Silver has been used
more as money than
gold. The ancestors of
our beloved cents were
actually made of silver
in the time of Isabelline
Peso (Spanish era).
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Don’t stop believing
Torn between dreams
Ms. Carmen V. Ramos is a professor in De La
Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) for
almost 20 years, currently teaching Business
Mathematics (BMAT2x), and a mentor in the
Student Learning Center. “When I was 25, I
had two jobs: I was teaching Engineering in UP
Diliman, and I moved from one school [to another]
as I’m also hired as a reviewer,” she said.
Teaching for the degree programs Production Design,
Technical Theater, and Arts Management in the
College, Mr. Eric Dela Cruz had to choose between
being an actor or being a doctor. Weighing what
dream to pursue was one of the hardest decisions
he had to make. To become an actor, he participated
in cable TV workshops and school activities. But
when he reached high school, Mr. Dela Cruz realized
that it’s more practical to be a doctor. So he took
and passed the entrance exam in the University
of Santo Tomas and pursued Physical Therapy.
Having many plans at a young age and wishing to
achieve all her dreams, Mrs. Ramos determined to
test her life’s limits. Everything was going according
to plan, her earnings was just enough for her to
survive. But this never stopped her from working
harder and touching other’s lives by teaching.
When asked what she could advise teenagers
nowadays, she said, “Just be simple but always
aim for the lead—close enough to be the first.”
As Mr. Dela Cruz went through the path of being
a physical therapist, he realized that maybe this
wasn’t the right career for him. He was 25 years
old then, and was so confused that even the signs
were getting mixed up but that didn’t stop him
from going after what he wanted. At the end, he
chose to pursue a dream and that’s to be part of
the theater industry. He has appeared in several
TV shows: in GMA’s Hanggang Kailan and ABSCBN’s Hiram and Maalaala Mo Kaya. He recently
directed a play staged in Benilde, entitled Mulagat.
Blessing in disguise
Stirring the Animo spirit
Teaching was not in the plans of the Program
Chair of International Hospitality Management
(IHM), Mr. Angelo Lacson but it seems that
it’s where he was heading after all.
When he was 25 years old, Mr. George Binay
started as an assistant professor in Politics and
Governance and Introduction to Sociology. Now, he
is the chairperson of the Consular and Diplomatic
Affairs Program. He’s also teaching Comparative
Government and usually devotes most of his time
to administrative work. “It was a turning point
[of my life] when I entered Benilde because it
was an extraordinary path. Teaching was never
on top of my priorities.” Mr. Binay shared.
Mr. Lacson worked for the Marriott Hotel in the
United States when he was 25. He considered it
as an incredible experience because he believed
that when one works abroad, he’s out of his
comfort zone, becomes more independent,
and more responsible in all aspects.
However, it was also at this time when his father
died, aso he had to come home to the Philippines.
But through this great loss closed a chapter, it also
opened another. The Dean of the School of Hotel,
Restaurant, and Institution Management (SHRIM)
went to the wake of Mr. Lacson’s dad and she invited
him to teach in Benilde. “I didn’t know what to do back
then. But after thinking about it, I felt that it might
not knock twice so I decided to grab the opportunity.
I never really thought I would become a teacher.
[But 10 years later,] I’m still here, enjoying
what I’m doing,” he shared.
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Despite being one of the youngest chairs in the
College, Mr. Binay was given the rare opportunity
to participate in the sixth International Lasallian
University Leadership Program in Rome, Italy.
The La Sallian Brothers’ passion for education
and their willingness to sacrifice their lives
to give service really touched his life.
“Basically look at the world comprising of very
diverse individuals and accept them. You look
at your dreams when you can dream it then
you can make it.” Sir George inspired, “Hold on
to your values and don’t compromise them.
Hold on to integrity—that’s important.”
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A silver
perspective
by hannah de vera, Joshua Domantay and Cherry Lim
Photo by Cherry Lim
A photograph can say more than just a thousand words. It can be about that particular moment
in one’s life, from a child’s first smile to an old couple’s last kiss, whether it is from the past
or from the present. The art of photography dates back from the Greek philosophers to the
present photographic pioneers, wherein at the present time, the knowledge of the experts has
spread, bringing to life new discoveries about photography. Taking pictures has then improved
continuously in quality and perspective and has generated historic and diverse masterpieces.
Understanding the filter age
Cameras may be wonderful pieces
of equipment we use to capture
memories and create art, but its
ability to capture is limited in a way
that it can never fully give the full
range of contrast, color, and light
that we see with our naked eyes.
Our eyes have the ability to take
a huge range of contrast, even
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something as simple as landscape
scenery. On the other hand, be
it a single-lens reflex (SLR) or a
point-and-shoot camera, it has
the capacity to record only a slight
amount of that range, causing a loss
in detail. Its lenses paved way to the
invention of photographic filters.
Improving the quality of an image
is made possible because filters
change the properties of light
entering the lens of a camera. Filters
vary in colors which are dependent
on the photographer’s subject. They
make subtle changes on images
to provide you with much more
flexibility in achieving the ‘artistic
value’ in your photographs.
Sometimes, artificial filters and
image manipulations are required
to make a natural-looking image,
which can make even the dullest
of scenes memorable. It gives the
photo more depth and meaning,
and it is capable of manipulating
emotions and notions, making
the viewer involved.
50 shades of the silver filter
Black and white photography is
believed to have started around
the year 1826. It existed for
centuries without losing its classy
appeal despite the breakthrough
of colored photography.
Silver filter on the other hand,
was introduced in the year 1871
by Richard Leach Maddox,
with the succeeding huge
improvements in sensitivity
obtained by Charles Harper
Bennet in 1878. Silver-filtered
photos exhibit low grain and have
high sensitivity to light. Basically,
it plays a role of brightening up,
toning, giving proper ambience,
and clarity to a photograph.
Crediting photo editing
Photo editing softwares have
evolved into under-friendly
interfaces that may be an
alternative to real camera filters.
Adobe Photoshop, Nik Silver
Efex Pro and GIMP are the top
three photo editing softwares
used by photographers which
have silver filter built-in utility
and CameraBag. Meanwhile,
Instagram and Hipstamatic are
the biggest hits for mobile apps.
Filters, together with other image
developing softwares, foster
interest in photography, and the
pleasure of taking great-looking
photos, making it one of the most
fun-filled hobbies of man. A vivid
and artistic photography is most
likely impossible to achieve if
it wasn’t for camera filters.
Life, indeed, was made easier—given
more opportunities for exploration
with our cameras at hand by the
hype of these discoveries. However,
filters aren’t always the answer
to prettifying a picture. What’s
important is the technique of
the photographer, not the brand
of the camera, nor the size of
their lens. The capturing of life’s
greatest moments is always in
the hands of the photographer.
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Of grains
and pixels
One does not simply forget how film
was once in the limelight, having
the finest detail as for the resolution.
A 35mm celluloid film can still be
blown-up to its highest extent,
and even in that state, it’ll retain
its exquisite points compared to
that of a digital file. And of course,
its genuine touch is always there.
It has depth and warmth even
without editing it unlike today’s
digitally reworked outputs which
are believed to be less genuine.
by Clyde Antes and Eli Caluya
Photos by Eric Beltran and gerald tejada
Another take
Rendering ideas to the silver screen is an arduous
process that it involves in perforated film stocks and bulky
cameras. From the discovery of the first film camera up
to the advent of digital 3D cinema, undoubtedly, the
filmmaking technology indeed has taken a huge leap in
the film workflow to meet consumer demand today.
For American filmmaker Jimmy
Sciezka, infamously known to
the Philippines as the man who
made the notorious video entitled
20 Reasons Why I Dislike The
Philippines, beauty is indeed in the
eye of the beholder.
Curtains down
The global transition of the world
is threatening the life and future
of film cinema. Film has been here
for 200 years and the advent of
digitalization can possibly imperil
the said tradition. Actually, reigning
film camera manufacturers like
Arri and Panavision already
discontinued their film camera
production because of the
growing decline of usage of film.
In an interview, Sciezka shared,
“If you have the money, time and
the camera, then I say use film. If
you’re under budget and under big
time constraints then digital is a
much easier and a faster option.”
Even if Sciezka uses digital cameras
in making videos in his work for
Channel Fix as its former executive
producer, he still applies the old
method of precision like he’s using
a film camera. “Film forces you
to plan your shoots much more
specifically because of the cost
issues, which then trains young
filmmakers to think outside of
the box in order to pull off their
future film or digital shoots.”
Sciezka also encourages Filipino
filmmakers to use the technique
called exposition. “Don’t say it,
show it, use exposition. [This
could be done] by showing the
story to everyone through actions,
instead [of] talking, and [training]
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your brain to prepare your story
during post-production.”
Homegrown pro
From the School of Design of
Arts of De La Salle-College of
Saint Benilde, Digital Filmmaking
Program Chair Mr. Jose Antonio
Garcia said that the digital method
is more economical and efficient
compared to film. “When you shoot
using film, there are calculations to
be made, formulas to be followed
before you hit that record button. In
digital, it is the direct opposite—it’s
instantaneous.”
However, even though film is
time consuming, Mr. Garcia said
that in its product lies the quality
of your motion picture. “There
is a certain texture [in film] that
digital is just slowly starting to
catch up on. Everything in digital
is data… data data data, whereas
in film, it’s all about the light.”
What’s great about using film is that it can be enlarged
to very big proportions without losing a bit of quality.
Production companies like Star
Cinema, GMA Films and Regal
films have also started the move
to digital according to Mr. Garcia.
“[It] will cost [the producers]
less if they do [film] in digital.”
Mr. Garcia confessed, “Sadly, film
will soon be [just] a part of the
cinematic history. Lahat din ng nasa
Quiapo at Recto magdi-digital na.”
Almost everything in this world
today is instant, thanks to the boom
of ultra-modern technologies and
facilities. But the fight between film
versus digital isn’t necessarily the
matter when it comes to making
great movies; it’s how you create
them in whatever equipment is
present. After all, cameras are just
tools. How a man skillfully uses
them will be quite another story.
A big advantage of the digital format, however, is the
ability to freely adjust the ISO depending on the situation.
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Silver powers
Tell-tech signs
by Joshua Domantay and Denise Nayve
Photos by Gerald Tejada
Life without technology is almost unimaginable. We exist in an age where
luxury is gained from technology. Since human life began, technology has
been continuously shaping a world that desires ease and comfort.
Compact, lightweight and
rechargeable batteries are
pretty much the Jurassic period
creatures of technology that are
still alive. Modern developments
in electrochemistry and
nanotechnology paved the way
to the formulation of silver oxide
(SO) batteries in order to conserve
energy and at the same time, reach
optimum efficiency. Although,
they are more costly compared to
its predecessors, SO batteries last
longer and, if not harmless, are
less toxic.
Silver is the new gold
Almost all electronics have silver
as one of its ingredients. It plays an
important role from the switches
to the buttons of your television
set, telephones, and toys. The use
of silver in electronics is significant
and widespread. Its demand
increases as it is considered to
be one of the best conductors of
electricity. Whenever you switch
on your appliances, this activates
a switch inside with silver contacts
that complete the electrical circuit.
It is everywhere—be it in your home,
workplace, or school. Now who
can say silver is less important
than gold?
Silver picture
Photography has been around
for centuries and has been used
to document shocking news and
dramatic events. Film photography
utilizes films covered with silver
halide crystals which set when
exposed to sunlight. Due to the
emergence of digital photography,
films are no longer needed and
so is silver photography. It has
become a hobby in today’s society
with teenagers walking around
with DSLRs taking vain pictures of
themselves and if unsatisfactory,
they just press the quick “delete”
button which cannot be done
with film cameras. But now, film
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photography is slowly on the rise
again and its scarcity—especially
with the camera film—has now
made it a collector’s item.
The Silver ray
Silver has an extensive use
throughout the field of medicine.
Not only is it used in the
manufacture of certain medical
and surgical instruments, but
radiologists also prefer silver in
x-rays due to its extreme accuracy.
The medical field is considering
creating healthier environments for
patients and staff by incorporating
silver for its beneficial antibacterial properties for bandages,
wound dressings, and catheters. It
is likely that you have encountered
silver even with your normal
check-ups with your doctor.
Silver still remains
In a fast-paced, changing world,
gadgets get outdated quickly while
more are invented to replace
them. Mobile phones are getting
smaller and thinner, but don’t be
fooled by their tiny appearance as
their features level up the scale.
Touch screens are our generation’s
“thing” from mobile phones and
televisions. There are even LED
televisions for high-definition
entertainment. Through the ups and
downs, silver still remains in some
of today’s technology.
Silver has placed great importance
upon itself from the Industrial
Revolution in almost every existing
gadget. Technology itself has
shown the transition of mankind
to the new age. In a world of
ins and outs most especially in
technology, one can never know
what’s coming up to be new and
what’s not. We are yet to anticipate
more high-tech, high-end, topof-the-line gadgets. Who knows,
maybe flying cars are up this year?
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The
access-silver
medicine
by adrian ayuyao, Bernadette Daos, and
Hannah de vera
Photos by JC Jamoralin
In our modern world, we’ve only
seen silver on two things: jewelry,
electronics, and well, maybe
on underwear, too. The idea of
seeing silver in anything more is
probably a funny idea to most
people. What they don’t know is
that, other than accessories and
questionable unmentionables,
silver actually has a lot of uses –
the most overlooked would be silver
being used in the field of medicine.
But in fact, even history could say
a thing or two about this metal.
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Bonding by banding
Remember those days where we
were little tots playing rowdyhouse games, and we’d get this little
boo-boo? Our moms would get
the first aid kit, clean our wounds,
and let us choose any nifty bandage
that we’d later boast to our friends.
Wouldn’t our childhood be a lot
cooler if we’d known that there was
actual silver in them?
The anti-bacterial use of silver is
used effectively to reduce infections
and clean wounds. Kind of like
Betadine, now that one thinks about
it. Through the chemical bonding
silver creates once touched by the
wounds, it is where the growth of
new cells starts, thereby increasing
the rate at which wounds can heal.
And, unlike other metals with
antimicrobial properties, it is not
toxic to humans. Bandages with
silver ions prevent bacterial growth
and speed healing time, making
them especially valuable for
treating burn and wound victims.
Coll-o-dial the
doctor’s number
Although silver is helpful in the aids
that treat us, it has been confirmed
that silver has no role inside the
human body.
Colloidal silver is considered a
mineral. Despite other people’s claims
that silver has no use and isn’t a
very important mineral supplement,
in reality, there was once a time
where colloidal silver products were
actually over-the-counter products.
Your everyday items such as your
toothpaste, facial wash, eye drops,
medicines, hygienic agents or so are
infused with colloidal silver. And
before you assume, no, this doesn’t
mean you can loan your already-used
toothpaste to the pawn shop.
However, it has been proven that
long-term exposure to this mineral
can lead to argyria, a discoloration of
the skin due to the silver salt deposits,
causing people to turn ashen gray.
Many health institutions have
banned its use and production
and killed its claims of healing
herpes, AIDS, and even cancer.
Water you drinking? Better be
purified!
We all know that it is safe to drink
purified water – at least, we can
only hope. The silver filter isn’t just
found in photography anymore!
The process of water purification
indeed removes all undesirable
chemicals, biological contaminants,
suspended solids and gases from
contaminated water. It is used to
meet the requirements of medical,
pharmacological, chemical and
industrial applications of water. But
what’s unique about water purification
nowadays is that the process is done
with silver.
According to the study conducted by
the Silver Institute, Silver prevents
bacteria and algae from building
up in their filters so that they can
do their job to rid drinking water of
bacteria, chlorine, lead, particulates
and odor. Research has shown that
the catalytic action of silver, in concert
with oxygen, provides a powerful
sanitizer that virtually eliminates the
need for the use of corrosive chlorine.
As time goes by, the world of medicine
continues to expand.We are thankful
for the innovative people creating
really helpful medicine using natural
means, we, the people, still have to
take care of our body, our mind, and
stay healthy. Silver has been used in
several ways, seeing as it is a very
versatile mineral. However, no matter
how amazing these facts may be, it’s
probably best to leave the silver where
they should be: where we can see it.
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Steel life
by Dempson Mayuga
Photos by Abby Magsanoc
our art pieces. [But because of that
challenge,] we [learned] to choose
carefully from limited pieces of junk
and make the most out of them.”
Some of the works were loaned to
the Taal Lake Conservation Center.
Iron man
Aside from being a good conductor
of electricity, metal is also known
for its capability to deform like clay.
Because of this ability, this earth
element is widely used to assemblage
art. Here in the Philippines, we have
our local Iron Man, not because he
looks like Robert Downey Jr. but
because he crafts masterpieces out
of metal.
Art does not always mean oil or acrylic on canvas. Yes, it may
be one of the fundamental tools that Leonardo da Vinci has
taught the world, but the cost to produce one would surely make
your pockets cry. This time, let’s break the cliché by looking
for art in the place we least expect to find it: the trash can.
Wall-e and company
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Junk is never meant to be junk
forever. That, perhaps, is one of the
reasons why there is such a thing
as assemblage art. Assemblage art
makes being creative a very tough
challenge. Imagine, how could one
translate a simple tin can into a nice
piece of art?
“I asked the students to pick
specific materials in junk shops
to integrate to their designs. Most
[of them] chose parts of cars
and bicycles. These were turned
into big works. I was amazed
at the innovativeness of our art
majors.” Mr. Dacanay shared.
An example would be when De
La Salle-College of Saint Benilde’s
(DLS-CSB) School of Design and
Arts (SDA) held an art exhibit last
December 2011 entitled Kalikot,
organized by Mr. Timothy Dacanay,
head of Design Foundation for
his design principles (DESPRIN)
students. The locomotion theme of
the exhibit revolved on the concept
of mobility, such as OFW diaspora,
access to transportation, and the
plight of Filipino street children.
Every artwork displayed in
the said exhibit truly made an
impact, like Sangeeta Shane
Lakhani’s piece on abortion
entitled Brutal Decision and
Jeanne Ariel Rodriquez’s Final
Countdown, which talks about
the climate change. Multimedia
arts student Bea Villanueva
said, “Somehow [the exhibit]
became a challenge for all of us
since we had to be resourceful
in finding the right materials for
arts. [Bukod] sa bago sa paningin,
unlimited sources [rin] ang scraps,
[kaya] kahit simpleng tao kayang
gawin kasi patok naman sa panahon
ngayon ang recycling,” Mallari said.
For more of his artworks,
you can check his website at
www.marmallari.com.
Paper fever
Paper-mache and crafts are two
kinds of art that are attached to
nature. Used papers and magazines
are used to put aesthetic of a
particular subject. Meanwhile, in
paper-mache, 2D form of papers are
translated into 3D.
Mario Mallari Jr., also known as
Mar Bricks, is one of the country’s
finest junk metal sculptors. He has
been creating junk metal sculptures
for only a few years now, but his
works are featured in public and
private collections all around the
Philippines. His junk sculptures
are usually taken from vacant
lots, junk shops, and trash bins.
In Paete, Laguna, there are these
famous artworks called Taka. The
Taka of Paete has been known
as the epitome of Filipino folk
art with many varieties, most of
which are figurines and sculptures.
During Yuletide season, Paete
becomes a busy town because of
its patrons who purchase their
special Christmas-themed Takas.
Malarri’s sculptures indeed deserve
recognition. He even sold his works
to art collectors like Imelda Marcos
and Laguna governor E.R. Ejercito. Of
course, Mallari’s goal of creating this
art is not just for aesthetic purposes
or for visual pleasure of others. When
asked on why he chose to make such
sculptures out of junks instead of just
using new materials, “Accidentally ko
lang naisip ‘yung [paggawa ng] scrap
“Every act of creation is first an act of
destruction,” Pablo Picasso once said.
Indeed, there is no need for canvases,
acrylics, and paint brushes just to say
that one is an artist whose goal is to
change the perspective of the world;
you can do it by clustering old things
and creating something new out of
it. It’s not that hard – just look for the
beauty in the strangest of ideas, and`
from the most uncommon things.
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How to make
AN ARTIST
3D artistan
Jaron Bautista is a friend. He’s been inspired by classic Disney movies
and the tales of friends overcoming obstacles. Fascinated with how
the characters in animations were portrayed, he wanted to create his
own characters which people could relate to. Jaron specialized in
3D artwork, animations and models from even before he entered the
Animation program. “I found Blender but I didn’t understand a thing.
Then I found Anim8or, read the entire manual and made the push to learn
3D.” Today, he uses Autodesk Maya and Photoshop but in high school
Jaron was still using Anim8or Microsoft’s Paint and even Microsoft
Powerpoint. He tells firmly what he believes others should hear when
people want to learn on their own: “Never give up, never say die.”
by Adrian Ayuyao and Motzie Dapul
ILLUSTRATIONS BY ANGELICA REGALA
Autodidactism. Whoa, big word alert! Don’t worry. It’s not
hard to understand. You’ve probably met people who were
really good at what they did. If you asked them, “Where did
you learn that?” and they said, “I learned on my own”, they
might be autodidacts, or self-taught. Auto meaning “self” and
didact being the English vernacular of the greek word didaktos
or “taught”, autodidacts seek to teach themselves the world.
Whimsical animator
Erika Santos is spontaneous. “I enjoy seeing others enjoying my work,”
is her answer to why she does what she does. Her earlier styles were
anime-inspired but now leans toward the realistic and semi-realistic
art. She has an eye for brighter subjects, saying “I’m fond of happy and
whimsical things. Not gothic or sad. I’ve seen too many people doing that.”
Hailing from the Animation program, Erika is a digital painter, happy
that the days of cleaning up traditional drawings are far behind her. Her
tale of her tools are the intertwined with the tale of her parent’s support.
“Back [in high school], my parents weren’t really supportive of my art.
I had to save up or sneak in a sketchbook when we went to National
[Bookstore]. Now, I use my own tablet. And the magic of Photoshop.”
Traditional sketcher
Karl David Hui is a quiet freshman. His path to art was carved through
boredom, a friend every artist is familiar with. It came to him as he was
dredging through a boring Christmas day. Enrolled in the multimedia
arts (MMA) program, he mentions his craft: detailed traditional pencil
sketches. While he works on traditional work, he seeks inspiration now
and again on deviantart, a popular website where artists share their work
online. His current tool of the trade is the 6B pencil, a soft tool that works
well on a smooth page. He says that while he knows quite a bit, he still
wants to learn about colors, something he isn’t completely used to yet.
Jack of all trades
Veronica Chua is a savvy artist. She’s been drawing since forever
but started drawing seriously when she was around nine years old.
Experimenting with her sister’s art materials, she found the the basics
of the tools she’d be familiar with through trial and error. Watercolors,
Staedtler pens, markers, gouache and Wacom styluses are what she’s
still using today. Enrolled in Fashion Design, her favorite medium
is acrylic paint, but she’s capable in drawing grayscale and in other
colored mediums. When asked her about her art style, she answers “I
don’t have a specific art style. It’s varied... adaptable to different styles”.
Veronica then tells us her inspiration to getting into art in a hushed
sound: “My sister. She’s alwaysdrawing.”Her tells her inspiration to
get into art in a hushed sound. “My sister. She’s always drawing.”
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Artist-photographer
Steph Ng is chatty but outgoing. Like Karl Hui, Steph’s inspiration
was boredom. From that boredom came her quest for something fun.
Something different to do. After searching and trying a variety of hobbies
and skills, she found art to be her poison of choice. Pencils were her
bread and butter until she transitioned to watercolor, which is “fun to
to use, and easier.” “I think I don’t have a specific art style,” she says,
“Because I try to do different styles every time I draw something.” Steph
isn’t limited to traditional media. In the MMA program, Steph pursues
both traditional drawing and photography. In the future, she wishes to
become a photographer, as well as master the art of cake decoration.
Pursuing the arts begins with interest and is fueled by passion. The
difference between the autodidactic and the formally trained is that
the self-taught found their own way, their own drive to move and to
improve in their craft. While people can’t do everything alone, learning
depends on what we do ourselves. No one can force us into pursuing
a goal or a craft because it starts off with us wanting to learn how to
reach it. But if there’s no one to teach, we can always learn on our own.
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Bringing the
ORDER
by Christian Agbon and angelo oyardo
Photos by John Roxas and Joaquin Talan
Between the self-proclaimed
hipsters were Paolo Bagaman and
Amrit Melwani—both Benildeans,
both crazy (in a good way), and both
part of one of the most badass metal
bands in the Philippine underground
scene, Divine Sacred Order.
A new world order
Divine Sacred Order, or DSO, started
out in early 2009 and is comprised
of Amrit the lead guitarist; Jonathan
“Jong” Dizon the bassist and
backup vocalist; Marco “Jester” De
La Paz, the drummer; and Paolo,
who (jokingly) boasts of being
“the one who plays vocals”. Ever
since their beginning, this quartet
has been thrashing their way into
the Philippine underground Metal
scene; achieving a formidable
reputation not only among local
metal heads, but even among those
across our *ahem* disputed seas.
Just to give a little taste of what
others say about them, Metal
Messiah Radio disk jockey Collin
Earl Downer, whose station had
interviewed respected metal
musicians including DEATH’s Rick
Rozz and Wikkid Wytch’s Ipek
Warnok, said that “if any band in the
Philippines deserves international
acclaim, it’s the guys in DSO.”
Legit? Hell. Yes.
Bye bye, Douche Bag
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It would be a lie to say that DSO didn’t
care about fortune and fame, but they
kept it real and championed artistic
expression more. So some time in
the middle of 2010, not too long after
Paolo auditioned for the band, DSO
decided that the services of the man in
question would no longer be needed,
and he was promptly kicked out.
Thrash talk
Confucius once said, “It’s usually
about what you want to say, but don’t.”
Just playing, Confucius never said
that. That was Paolo’s answer when
he was asked about what DSO’s
songs were about; and if you were
thinking politics and not blasphemy
or Satanism, then congrats, you were
right. (Here, have some kudos.)
Aside from the generic pop song
about beauties and beats—or if you
wish to be a prick, a beauty and
a beat—hearing songs that tackle
government corruption or freedom
of expression, can actually be quite
refreshing. And their playing style?
The band says that they look up
The legendary man in question used to Metal bands such as Pantera,
Megadeth, Iron Maiden, and Metallica;
to play the guitar along with Amrit
when the band was still young, and so it’s probably safe to say that their
was said to be an okay guy—except “powerful fusion of Thrash Metal,
Melodic Death Metal, with traces of
he had “ego problems”; and unlike
Groove Metal, Progressive Metal and
the rest of the band, he had too
Black Metal” is damn well justified.
strong a rock star mentality. The
band said that he cared too much
There’s one tiny problem though, the
about money and fame, and was
Let’s talk about history—because all
profile articles talk about history.
Once upon a time, before being
DSO, the band actually went by the
name of Luna’s Dagger; and prior
to Paolo (he came in in 2010), Jong
actually handled vocals. The—can’t
believe we’re using this word—
juiciest part of the band’s history
however, is that of a certain fifth
member; whom whenever brought
up, would curiously be referred
to by the band as Douche Bag.
The Ministop next to the School of Design and Arts (SDA): a convenience
store on the inside, and on the outside a watering hole for the tobaccohungry right-brained. One scan around that smoke-filled place, and there
they were, sandwiched between the mainstream crowd.
even willing to deviate from playing
Metal for art’s sake. According to
Amrit, the man was even borderline
crazy (in a bad way, this time).
above compliments would apply only
if you could understand their music.
DSO’s musical campaign isn’t exactly
too readily understandable, if you
comprende. Not that their lyrics are
too dense, but to the untrained ear,
the band’s music—or that of the entire
Metal genre, for that matter—may
seem overly complex, esoteric even.
So if you understood most of the
lyrics at your first listen, with so many
sounds bombarding you and with the
lyrics being growled out, then mad
props to you, my friend. And trust
me, once you’re finally willing to step
out from the mainstream comfort
zone, and start getting used to DSO—
well, just be careful when you start
your own mosh pit at home, yes?
A question of authenticity
At that tobacco-dense dwelling
filled frequently with those loyal
to the mainstream, by looking at
Divine Sacred Order we’re somehow
reminded of the likes of Jesus, Jose
Rizal, and even to some extent, Adolf
Hitler. No, Paolo, Amrit and his
gang don’t have any radical reform
in mind (yet), but their remorseless
musical expression and spirit
of sticking it to the mainstream,
just “screams” of those historical
figures’ ideals; and to be honest,
it’s kind of in—wait for it—spiring.
French Philosopher, Jean Paul Sartre
once said, “If you seek authenticity
for authenticity’s sake, you are
no longer authentic.” Judging by
that, I doubt you‘d find a band
more “authentic” than DSO.
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The Stepford hives
The goal of feminism is simple: to
have equal rights, standards, and
treatment for people across the
globe. However, the concept of
the ‘feminist’ world is somewhat
undefined. The supposed thing
“feminists” (or feminazis) would
do instead of instilling young girls
to freely express themselves, is to
force girls to cover themselves up.
The funny thing about feminism
is that being feminine was never
considered a part of the idea.
Most assume that feminists are
girls who cut their hair short, wear
plaid everyday, and refuse to shave
their armpits. Not that there’s
anything with it, but that’s not the
only way to describe a feminist.
Any person who firmly believes
in gender equality is a feminist.
Men can also be feminists and are
proud to be so.
by Hannah de Vera
Illustration by Mariel Empit
It’s possibly one of the most dreaded words nowadays,
something almost taboo. The f-word — feminist.
Most people have this radical idea on what feminists
are composed of. Perhaps now is the time to debunk
all these so-called “myths” and maybe people will
start realizing that we’re not hairy-legged protesters
who burn bras and feast on the flesh of men.
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There is nothing wrong with being
feminine while being a feminist. If
you don’t like makeup or fashion,
this does not make you any less of
a woman.
The lady ain’t a tramp
One cringing notion of the
patriarchal society about girls is
that if they show “too much” skin
or enjoy the act of doing the deed
with several people, then they
should be humiliated publicly
by being called a slut, whore,
or the town bike. Or worse: be
raped and face the consequences,
since, as they say, it’s all your fault
right? Wrong.
Rapists rape—that’s all there is
to it. According to Arizona Daily,
in America, approximately over
680,000 rapes occur every year,
that’s more than one per minute.
At least 61% of these victims are
under 18 and only 2% of rapists are
convicted. It’s unbelievable that we
live in a society that if a woman
goes to a police station bleeding
under her skirt, she is told that
she was asking for it. Saying that
women should cover up is saying
that people’s base form is in fact
a rapist, that they need utmost
control and that they need a dress
code in order not to rape someone.
What about feMANism?
The point of feminism is basically
to promote equality. Unfortunately,
it’s something people tend to
forget. Hating men goes against
the basic principle of equality.
Misandry never solves anything,
it makes the problem worse. Men
contribute to the well-being of our
society just as much as women do.
Feminism works towards equality,
not female superiority.
Using feminism as an excuse to
hate on a certain group of people,
particularly men, is unfair. Girls
who have been hurt before by
some men assume that all men are
the spawn of Satan. They hate men,
but build high expectations on how
they should treat them like queens
and princesses.
What feminism strives for is a
world where the concept of being
chivalrous doesn’t just work from
boys to girls. It’s a world where
women will be expected to pay
for the man’s dinner on a date just
as often as the other. Everyone
holds doors open for everyone,
and females in politics get talked
about less about their outfits and
more about that they actually have
to say.
Feminism can be found in the
substance of one’s opinions, not
their appearance. The problem
with it back in the 50’s was people
assumed that that was our only
choice. Now, we are presented
with a multitude of choices. The
number of working women has
risen from 18.4 million in 1950s,
to 46.6 million in the present era,
as researched by the University
of Rhode Island. Women can be
engineers, doctors, and housewives
if we wish so.
Fake feminists adopt a very
negative attitude about women
because they have already set their
standards for a “real woman”—
which women cannot maintain.
It’s not much different from the
patriarchal notion of the “ideal
woman”. wFeminism, although
the name might be misleading,
isn’t about empowering women
because they’re better than men
and men should be tossed inside a
cave for breeding purposes. Only
with true feminism can we achieve
equality, and it’s high time for
people to realize that.
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Photos by Yla Corotan
Assisted by Pamela Batac , Gerald Tejada,
Al Chris Varquez, and JAneil Vino
Creative direction by Martin Diegor
Styling by Katrina Palencia
Hair and make-up by Teena Arches,
assisted by Dorothea Napay
Benilde sparked from the embers of tradition to
be the home for innovators and pioneers. It has
forged itself to hold its ground against obstacles,
proving its worth above the typecast. And now, in
the 25th year of this institution, BLIP pays tribute
to the College as it stands with fierce conviction,
brilliantly blazing to an extraordinary future.
The values
of the ashen
walls
and columns
from which it has
been founded on.
Beginnings from within
The College gleams with bright promise, but inside its ideals resonates the
values of the ashen walls and columns from which it has been founded on.
Black dress by Xaralyn Cabacungan
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branded with THE
namE
“blazers”
Class standing
Benilde has been known to
pioneer degree programs,
from Game Design to
Deaf Studies, which is
why its students have
been branded with
the name “Blazers”.
Jacket by Rica Rico
Shoes by DAS
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GOING
our doors HAVE
SILVER
always
been open
to everyone
A SANcTUARY
WHERE
HELP
IS GIVEN TO THOSE
WHO SEEK IT
Reform, revive
A silent calling
Our doors have always been open to everyone–from
the members of the Deaf community to the blind
people who wish to realize their dreams. We welcome
and appreciate diversity and uniqueness.
Shoes by DAS
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Benilde is a place of second chances and
renewed hope; a sanctuary where help indeed
is given to those who seek it—from troubled
students to victims of disasters—as a response
to its promise of social responsibility.
Sleeveless top by Santi Obcena
Shoes by DAS
Photos by Juan dela Cruz
Assisted by Juanna dela Cruz
Styled by Juan Dela Cruz, Juana dela
Cruz
Models: Juana dela Cruz
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constantly
set on its
goal of
extra
ordinary
achievement
Brandishing the blaze
Benilde has its moments of glory, standing
tall from victories in local championships or
recognitions in international affairs, constantly
setting its goals for extraordinary achievement.
Jacket by Rica Rico
Shoes by DAS
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