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VOL. 12 NO. 3 January–MARCH 2020
OBMC Fairview Students
qualify for MTAP Oral Divisions
u By Athea Pandong (10 Emerald)
O BMC Fairview Grades 9 and
10 students advanced to the
Metrobank Mathematics Teachers
is composed of Matthew Almonte
(Ruby), Karina Dapal (Emerald),
and Erica Villavicencio (Emerald).
Association of the Philippines The students took a written
(MTAP) Math Challenge Oral exam last January 17, 2020,
Divisions on February 7, 2020. at Lagro High School. The
The Grade 9 team is composed of qualifying teams are joined by Mates (8 Sapphire), Julian
Christian Viola (Sapphire), Svetlana Sophia Montemayor (7 Sapphire), Mantos (8 Ruby), and Matthew
Haberia (Ruby), and Min Kyung Lee John Viggo Nicholas (7 Ruby), Versosa (8 Ruby). All the teams are
(Emerald); while the Grade 10 team Adriana De Vara (7 Ruby), Marian being trained by Mr. John Camilo
Asis, Mr. Earl Ketchner Aljo, and
Ms. Janine Lim.
The Metrobank-MTAP-DepEd
Math Challenge (MMC), the longest
running math competition in the
country, hones the competitiveness
and analytical skills of elementary
and high school students from
private and public schools. (with
reports from Charisse Lee and
Jeanne De Leon)
2 COSMIC JOURNAL VOL. 12 NO. 3 JANUARY–MARCH 2020 COSMIC JOURNAL 3
n NEWS
Annual
OBMC Fairview Students Food Fair and Minimart 2019 yields success
participate in JAPI Semi-finals u By Anthony Antonio (9 Sapphire)
u By Athea Pandong (10 Emerald)
O B Montessori Center–Fairview From this point onwards, the
O n January 19, 2020, Athea held its Food Fair and Minimart Teatro Preciosa was jam-packed
Pandong (10 Emerald), last December 17, 2019, at the Teatro with guests and students trying to
Rogelen Cangayda (11 Amorsolo), Preciosa Hall. get in line at the different stalls. All
and Shayna Fernandez (11 The goal of the event was to the shops such as Street Treats,
Amorsolo) represented OB train the High School students Meals on Wheels, and the Sari-Sari
Montessori Center–Fairview in trade skills such as managing, store, produced long lines that
in the semi-final round of cashiering, and cooking in a business occupied a large amount of space in
the JAPI Travel and Tours atmosphere. the hall.
Business Program (JAPI TTBiz) Fairview Campus Manager When asked about the differences
each of the fundamental needs of organizers of the event had made me
competition held at Robinsons Mrs. Marita Francisco, along with between this year and last year’s
man to fully showcase Japan’s beauty really nervous about my every move
Cybergate Tower 2 in Pioneer, Rocksteddy’s lead artist Teddy events, 10 Emerald’s Aebrahm
and what the country has to offer. during the competition. Even with the
Mandaluyong City. Corpuz and successful entrepreneur Ramos noted the change of venue
YuGen’s leader, Shayna hardships, it was very fulfilling to see
Together with their Japanese and Ofelia Genabe, cut the ribbon to and the improved service given to the
Fernandez, stated that working with our progress and how far we came.
Korean counterparts, Team YuGen officially start the much-awaited guests.
foreign team members was difficult Despite the struggles we faced such
constructed a travel plan to Japan activity. Students from all grade The event was hosted by Job
yet provided a sense of fulfillment as members bailing out, my other
that is connected to a Montessorian levels, some accompanied by their Brioso of 10 Ruby and spearheaded by
as they saw their progress later on. teammates were there to cooperate
principle, the Interdependency Chart. parents, filed into the hall to check out Ms. Joycelyn Mapalad and Ms. Julie
She said, “The expectations from making my responsibility as a leader
They assigned places that represent the items on sale. Ann Paez.
my teammates, advisers, and the less of a burden to me.”
Camp-out postponed as Taal Volcano erupts Cadet Officers prioritize environment
u By Charisse Lee (10 Sapphire)
through Coast Guard tour
T he scheduled Grade 6 and Grade
10 joint camp-out has been
postponed until further notice due to
The Philippine Institute of
Volcanology and Seismology
(PHIVOLCS) raised Alert Level
Pagsasarili Communities in Batangas.
The initiative was headed by Capt.
Jose Mari Dela Peña. (with reports
u By Kristina Alaine Triumfo (9 Sapphire)
I
the eruption of the Taal Volcano. 4 on January 12, 2020. Classes in from Carmela Garcia, 10 Emerald) n accordance with the
neighboring cities and towns were environmental awareness
suspended because of the ashfall, total program for cadet officers of the
blackout, and inconsistent magnitude OBMC campuses, a tour of the
of earthquakes following the eruption. Philippine Coast Guard’s National
Editor-In-Chief Teachers, staff, and personnel, Headquarters (PCG NHQ) took place
Athea Denise Pandong (10 Emerald) as well as the Scout Rangers of the on Saturday, November 23, 2019.
Philippine Army, left the Precioza The highlight of the tour was
News Editor Botanic Park and Farm Resort
Charisse Lee (10 Sapphire) BRP Tubbataha (MRRV-4401), the
in Alfonso, Cavite the next day. lead ship of the Parola-
In line with that, donations class patrol
Features Editor
Madison Motril (8 Ruby) and a blanket drive was vessels of
initiated by OB Montessori the PCG
Literary Editor Center to help the victims and a recent
Jeanne De Leon (10 Sapphire) affected by addition to
the eruption. the fleet. It and Angeles ship, learning the functions of each
Graphics Head OBMC student- is one of the campuses, equipment and the purpose of each
Mejz Sinocruz (10 Sapphire) volunteers ten multi- accompanied room they entered. They spent
Writers helped pack 300 role response by their LT most of their time in the bridge,
Anthony Antonio care packages vessels teachers, which holds the ship’s wheel,
Kristina Triumfo with goods built by the were shown navigation devices, and the engine.
Aron Bernaldo donated by the Japan Marine videos In the bridge, some crew members
Josh Lopez-Base students, school United, onboard the ship on recounted tales of missions they had
Kal Fuentes personnel, and designed to enforce maritime how the PCG operated, especially gone through, and others taught a
Patricia Baterina alumni. These care
Job Brioso laws and conduct environmental, during rescue missions. They were few interested cadet officers how
packages were humanitarian, and patrol missions. introduced to the crew as they to man the navigation devices and
Carla Andrea Saludes
given to selected The cadet officers of Fairview navigated through the 44-meter assert one’s location at sea.
4 COSMIC JOURNAL VOL. 12 NO. 3 JANUARY–MARCH 2020 COSMIC JOURNAL 5
n FEATURES
n OPINION
Onward and Upward: A 12th Grader’s Journey
in High School
Law on Persons Study
T
u By Carla Saludes (12 Jose)
hey say that your years in high school
are the best years of your life. I beg
to differ; for me, they have been the most
formative.
thought I was. I left OBMC–Fairview, only
to return the next school year. The time
I was away had been one of the toughest
years of my life, so I decided to return to
My two years in Senior High School at
OBMC have fulfilled their role in preparing
me for the coming years in college.
Wherever I go, I believe now I will be ready.
Montessorian
and the
u By Aron Benrnaldo (10 Emerald)
Tips STUDY HABITS
I have been in OB Montessori OBMC for Grade 8. Uncertainty became Come what may, I know I will manage
for more than half of my education—
initially in 2012 and (hopefully) my last
the root of my fear of studying anywhere
else in Senior High.
because the personal adjustments I made
as a senior have me prepared for college
T he Junior High School Department of OBMC seeks to
mold the future leaders of tomorrow by arming them
with knowledge necessary for life. To help the Grade 9
Make studying
interesting.
year in 2020. In the few months before I returned to OBMC in search of workload, while the curriculum also gave
students understand the limits and extent of their rights “I eat food while I study
graduating from Grade 6, the game my old safe space. Instead, I still found me time to think about what course I really
as citizens of this country, they experience a class in Law so I will not get bored.”
plan was simple: complete myself struggling in both academics want to pursue.
on Persons (LOP) during the first two quarters of the Carlos David
clearance, savor every and behavior. My road to graduation While I’ve always known that STEM
school term. Unlike the rigorous drills of the Leadership (3 Flamingo)
moment, hug my friends one was rutted and subjects weren’t my strong suit, the
Training subject, students study topics like the Philippine
last time—and I would be non-linear; I pedagogy of HUMSS subjects in OBMC’s
Constitution with an emphasis on the Bill of Rights, and a
off. My hopes were high and know that my curriculum made me more certain of my How LONG DO YOU STUDY?
study on the Family and Marital codes.
my heart was set. Knowing years in high interest in the fields I chose for college:
The world poses many moral and ethical challenges
that I had done well in a school have been arts and social sciences. I owe my Repetition is key.
that surprises the unprepared, so LOP is taught in
prestigious institution’s far from perfect. present decisiveness to my experience in
Batch 2013–2014 the classroom to make Montessorians understand the
entrance exam, I was Despite all this, I Senior High. My love and productivity in “I always read my notes again
responsibility and the consequences of their actions.
ready for change. was learning how Anthropology and Oral Communication and again for two to three
It also helps them to know their rights and avoid being hours to understand it, so I
At least I to be better. outweighed the struggle I felt in Chemistry
Batch 2019–2020 left exposed to exploitation caused by ignorance of can do well on my exams.”
and Calculus. To say that the two years
one’s rights. Kelsey Sahsa Tolentino
as a senior have been exhausting is an
Dialogue on the extent of human rights opens (4 Saturn)
n FEATURES understatement; despite everything, I have
the eyes of many students, making them vigilant and
found ways to manage and persevere. With
Metamorphosis Complete: that, perhaps it is appropriate to end the
aware of the social and political issues in this country.
Moreover, it teaches the importance of respecting
STUDY HABITS
A Student’s View of
last article I will ever write for OBMC as a
others’ rights. As students learn in the Law on Persons
student with the mantra that always keeps Take down notes.
class, “Your rights end where the rights of others begin.”
OBMC Senior High School
me going: Kakayanin!
“Everytime that there
u By Athea Pandong (10 Emerald) is a discussion, I take
W arm handshakes shared
between students and
OBMC Senior High School offers
more educational yet enjoyable
Why Rules Matter u By Josh Lopez-Base (10 Emerald)
down notes.”
Matthe Gutierrez
(5 Jupiter)
T
teachers, students’ laughter activities such as Entrepreneurship he Montessori curriculum prepares the child at for the protection of family members. For example,
reverberating off the classroom Day, Elocution, and other every stage of his development to be a responsible they set a curfew to keep us safe from danger.
walls, amusing activities that teach competitions. The General Academic contributing member of society. In Casa, as he learns A curfew teaches discipline and it develops the ROUTINE BEFORE EXAMS
students, and the neatly prepared Strand (GAS) helps students become to follow the blue or brown line, his physical balance important habit of being on time. This also trains us
environment of the campus. Amidst well-rounded in all disciplines is established. Psychologically, his need for order is to be respectful and considerate of other people’s Review in advance.
the stress over your future, you necessary for collegiate life and be addressed and strengthened. Subconsciously, he is time, for time is precious. This training is carried
reminisce about what you will leave developed in talents and skills. This already learning the importance of following rules. over from the home into the school as we grow and “I study about a week
behind at OB Montessori Center strand is a tailor-made mix Rules are a set of do’s and don’ts that work for develop. Rules help us to work and get along with (approximately) before the
once you supposedly go off for designed for a student’s the continuous and harmonious function of people our peers and the adults around us. The quality of exam.” Matt Royo
Senior High School. success, whatever the in an organization, big or small. Families have rules our interactions, our maturity and professionalism is (10 Emerald)
As the thought comes future holds. that allow its members to work together happily, and honed as we progress from childhood to adolescence
to mind, you start to So why do we have countries have rules—called laws—to ensure the and into adulthood. STUDY HABITS
feel incomplete; like to leave when OBMC smooth flow of work and interaction within its territory. As adulthood is reached, we enter into a
something is still left provides an effective In the absence of rules, there is only mishap, bigger world that is much more complicated and
undone. Leaving OBMC way of learning, Study where you can
crime, and chaos. All three disrupt the orderly demanding. We look back to where we started at focus.
and the memories that along with quality way of life. To live with rules brings direction and home and in school, and indeed life was easier
come with it is so hard, teaching in a prepared productivity even if it doesn’t guarantee perfection. To when rules were simply followed. However, now “I usually want to study by
for this school will always environment? Wouldn’t live without rules only leads to anarchy and draws us we see and appreciate the beautiful harmony of myself than with a group
serve as the epitome of a it be nice to complete further away from the ideal of a well-lived life. Some society functioning as a whole, working toward because I can focus better
Montessorian’s childhood. your metamorphosis rules are simple, some are complicated, but they a common endeavor for the common good. This without anyone interferring in
But what if you don’t have and finish where you make our lives easier. is the ultimate reward of understanding and my review.” Jen De Guzman
to leave? started? At home, parents and guardians establish rules following the simple principle: Rules matter. (11 Amorsolo)
6 COSMIC JOURNAL VOL. 12 NO. 3 JANUARY–MARCH 2020 COSMIC JOURNAL 7
n FEATURES
Filipino Identity: Ant’s Kitchen (Valentine’s Special):
A Sacred Flame
u By Job Brioso
(10 Ruby) Strawberr y Gra
u By Kal Joshua Palafox Fuentes (7 Emerald)
ham Float
T his mouthwatering and
E xquisite biodiversity, a rich from various vibrant dessert is a twist on the well-loved Filipino mango graham float.
tradition of artistic values, a sources, Every bite gives our taste buds a sour delight mixed with the creamy layers of sweetened
deep and meaningful history—the whether condensed milk. This easy-to-make dish is a perfect gift for the special person you wish to
Philippines is indeed a unique from the surprise this St. Valentine’s Day. So prepare your whisk and follow my basic recipe!
country. Our wise and noble indigenous
Ser vings: Good for 4
ancestors were a gifted people long groups
before the colonizers came. They inhabiting
Ingredients:
found artistic inspiration in nature, our islands,
• 1 c. fresh strawberries • 250 ml. all-purpose cream
developed their own culture, and the foreign
(reserve extra for toppings) • 75 ml. condensed milk
recorded history in their art. Their sailors and
• 1 c. honey graham crackers • 10 tbsp. strawberry syrup
way of life was their identity and merchants
(crushed) • 4 pcs. 12 oz. plastic cups
their legacy to be preserved for passing
future generations. through, or the colonizers who came weavers—the list goes on and on.
Instructions:
As we have been gifted with among us. To keep our culture’s sacred flame
such a beautiful cultural tradition, With the passage of time, we burning, we the youth must seek 1. Chill the all-purpose cream and condensed milk 6. Layer ⅛ of the cup with your strawberry cream
it is we, the Filipino youth of today, have drifted away from our original beauty in our artistic traditions. We overnight. mixture.
who have been given the sacred cultural and artistic traditions, must learn how to keep our heritage 2. Wash the strawberries thoroughly and trim off the 7. Drizzle a tablespoon of your strawberry condensed
duty to uphold this burning flame. patronizing what is not ours rather alive in this age of industry and leaves. Then, cut them into 1 centimeter-sized cubes. milk mixture on top of it.
Alongside the other cultural than what is our own. In preferring technology. We must embrace who we 3. In a large bowl, place 1 cup of chilled all-purpose 8. Place a layer of your cubed strawberries.
societies of the world, we carry this what is foreign, we hinder the are—our “Filipino-ness”—to begin the cream. Whip at high speed until the cream thickens. 9. Repeat this process until you fill the cup. Decorate it
torch as a representation of our potential of our own Filipino talents: journey of preserving and continuing 4. In a separate bowl, place a cup of condensed milk and with fresh strawberries.
national identity. performing artists, designers, the legacy entrusted to us by our wise add 2 tbsp. strawberry syrup. Add more syrup to your 10. Refrigerate for 30 minutes and serve.
The Filipino culture originated writers, artisans, woodcarvers, and noble ancestors. liking.
5. In the bottom of a 12 oz. cup, sprinkle 2 tbsp. of Serve this to your valentine, and expect a kiss on the
crushed graham crackers. cheek in return!
A Good
Day to u By Athea Pandong and Patricia Baterina (10 Emerald)
n LITERARY
Love Oneself Natagpuang Pag-ibig Will You?
u By Aron Bernaldo (10 Emeral
F lowers here, chocolates there, pieces. They say, “It’s better to have strength in ourselves, too. u By Athea Pandong (10 Emerald) d)
and couples everywhere. It’s loved and lost than never to have Only we can accept Ego has become the name of the
Pinanood ko ang mga nang pagwasak mo sa aking puso. game.
the 14th of February, St. Valentine’s loved at all.” that our imperfect This foolishness has brought our
dahong sumasayaw, Sa pagbuklat ng isa pang libro, nation shame.
Day to others, and a nice day to be It is a mystery to which I am a pieces are part Politicians act with impunity and
bitter for some. I look around and stranger. It takes time to figure of a perfect sa ilalim nang dito magsisimula ang kwento ko.
lumulubog na araw. so-called “divinity,”
find myself surrounded by a ton out and complete it. When whole. And others who wield authority are
Kasama niyang malunod Ngayon, niluha ko na never worthy.
of kilig moments: from a person a heart is broken it takes What
confessing to his crush to a person time to rebuild. However, matters is you ang ating pag-ibig, ang mga sakit.
The Filipino was born out of
giving gifts to his or her significant I think we heal, get back give yourself love nung pinakawalan mo ko Pinakawalan na ang mga
struggle against tyranny.
other. “Ayie” in every corner and up, and connect the pieces on St. Valentine’s Day. sa iyong bisig. tanong na bakit.
From Pugad Lawin to EDSA,
excited shouts can be heard in again. This love will give Sapagkat, nawala ko
people fought with fury.
classrooms. Finding and you strength to show Akala ko mamahalin mo ang pag-ibig mo,
The oppressed of yesterday,
Amidst this kilig-chaos, I feel a discovering happiness in the world you’re still ko hanggang dulo. ngunit nakuha ko naman
the oppressors of today.
sudden emptiness in my heart as ourselves takes time and standing. February Sa istorya ng pag-ibig natin, ang sarili ko.
ako yung talo, The Filipino weep.
something catches my attention. varies from person to isn’t just a month
I am still wearing the necklace he person. Occasionally, for couples to show kasi tingnan mo naman, Ang puso na inakala kong
Our love for country and neighbo
wala nang tayo, ibinigay ko sa iba, r
gave me; and as I hold it closer to we may be able affection, but it is should come first
my heart memories come flooding to get help from a month for all at dito na nagtatapos ay ngayo’y nasa isa na.
For the Filipino, we must
back to me. Something is lacking others, but we people to show ang ating kwento. Ang pagmamahal na
Set aside differences and bounda
ibinigay ko sayo ries
in such a celebratory day, like an have to remember love for each to pave the road—
unfinished puzzle with its missing that we can find other. Ngunit sana nakikita mo ay natagpuan ko
The road for a better Philippines!
ang epekto, na sa sarili ko.
8 COSMIC JOURNAL VOL. 12 NO. 3
Good Practices
Prevent Spread of the
to the
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
Use face mask
if you have
cough and
colds to prevent
transmission to
other people.
Avoid crowds and close contact with
people showing symptoms of cough,
colds, fever, and sore throat.
Observe proper cough and sneeze etiquette:
Maintain your distance; cover your mouth or
nose with tissue or the crook of your elbow
while coughing or sneezing.
Wash your hands
frequently. If you
have no access
to water, use an
alcohol-based
hand sanitizer.
Strengthen your immune system
by eating a diet high in fruits and
vegetables. Get enough sleep, drink
water, and exercise regularly.
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