EDITORIAL Vote for the Best Mudslinging, vote buying, and even killings- that's politics in the Philippines. It is one of the reasons why foreign investors are hesitant in investing in our country. Can our future president solve these problems? There are six persons vying for the highest position in the country- the current economist president, an evangelist, a famous actor, a senator, an ex-DepEd secretary, and self-proclaimed billionaire. Who among them is good enough to run our country? First on the list Is President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, the only economist president In the history of the Philipppines. It is during her term that the peso dropped down to Its lowest value, P56 against $1. She said before that she will not run for the presidency again but look at what she is doing now, she runs for the same position. Will you go for someone who has no word of honor? Jesus is Lord (JIL) leader Bro. Eddie Villanueva decided to run because he said it is God's will. If he becomes the president of our country then it will be unavoidable for the church not to meddle In the affairs of the state since he is an evangelist. Besides, Bro. Eddie has no experience in running a country. Next is Fernando Poe Jr., the famous King of the Philippine movies. A person who is a high school dropout, has a questionable citizenship, fathers an illegitimate child, and has no experience whatsoever in running a country. They say he is honest and sincere but those qualities are not enough in governing a nation. Sen. Ping Lacson's term as PNP Chief minimized the crime rate in the country. During his time many drug lords were imprisoned and he imposed strict discipline to his subordinates. But will you vote for someone who is accused of the KuratongBaleleng rob-out case? In his term as secretary of the Department of Education, Raul Roco implemented changes in the educational system. He was accused of corruption in the education department and It was his administration that provided a lot of headaches to our poor teachers. Will Roco be a good president to us? Last on the list Is the "billionaire" Eddie Gil, a person who most of us don't know, until recently. He was disqualified in the 1998 election when he tried to run in the senate because he did not have enough campaign funds. Now he reappears and claims that he is a billionaire. Will you vote for a "billionaire" who can't even pay his hotel bills? The election is still two months away. There's still time for us to think who among the six presidentiables is the right one for our country. But whoever you may vote, be sure that that person Is honest, experienced, responsible, decisive, has integrity and a word of honor. A wrong choice of president may spell doom to our country. Let us always remember: the future of our country lies in your votes! '04: Election 't),40 Whom to vote.? by: Ma. Anndrea Hernandez May 2004 election is fast approaching. Everywhere around you, there are posters and ads that tell and advertise about candidates running for the position of president, senator, congressman, down to local position as mayor. Radio and television media also air campaign advertisements about the candidates. Each one of them is saying that they are the answer to the nation's crises. Are they sincere and credible in what they say? Or are they simply bluffing just to gain our votes? IS popularity enough to be elected? In line with the issue, the staffers of the Glow were called to a meeting last February 4, 2004. During the discussion, our adviser challenged us with this question: "If you were given a chance to vote, whom of the presidentiable would you choose? Why? 'The president I want to vote will be the one who can gain the trust of the people, maintain the economy of the nation and protect the country from political and economic invaders.' Mary Jane Italia, 11-Aristotle -:- 4. + + ~e 'I will choose Gloria Maca paga I -Arroyo because she possesses the characteristics of a good president. She has increased the employment rate in our country and has given projects which are very beneficial to us Filipinos. If GMA will win in this election, she will surely continue her unfinished projects.' Raymund Pula, 4-A A smart man capable to be chosen as a president, Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson. He was chosen as the PNP Chief and one of the outstanding policemen of the country. During his time as the head of police, criminal cases were minimized, factories of illegal drugs were discovered and closed down, drug lords were imprisoned, cases of rape, kidnapping, smuggling, carnapping and gambling were reduced . Lacson's full determination to minimize the crime in the society had contributed a lot in the progress of the nation. I go for Lacson, his military leadership can help our nation fight graft and corruption.' Oscar Recabar, Jr, SSC 11-Aristotle 'I believe that our country needs a leader in the person of Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. I believe that she is a person who is a fighter, intelligent and she carries herself perfectly well. Our president implemented a lot of things, projects like Roll-on and Roll-off (RORO), road construction was undertaken, and had given low-priced rolling stores for the ;Door.-As voters, we need to be wise in choosing the right person to be our president. Popularityand fame can't really help our ailing country.' June Angelica Morales, III-Phythagoras Cabatuan National Comprehensive High School has acquired a new vehicle for the official use of its personnel and students. The van, costing P300,000.00, was purchased through the trust funds of the school. The income of the school from its various income-generating Projects has accumulated through the years to constitute these trust funds. Upon securing the go-signal of the Commission on Audit, Mr. Victor S. Maroma, the Officer-in-Charge of the school, created a committee on canvass to make at least three canvasses of the possible supplier of the vehicle. After identifying the supplier of the vehicle, the committee on inspection of the school made an inspection of the vehicle to To provide students maximum security, Mr. Victor S. Maroma, the Officer-in-Charge of the school, implemented some security measures. Mr. Maroma effected the repair of six spans of concrete fence in the northwestern Portion of the school campus. The fence collapsed due to poor soil condition. He also facilitated the repair of some spans of concrete fence in the northeastern part of the school site that were holed by vandals. To warn students not to carry deadly weapons, the acting school administrator made representation with the Teachers and Employees Association of the school for the Twelve emergency teachers and two substitute teachers have been hired by the school to fill the vacancies created by teachers who retired and those who went out of the country for a teaching stint abroad. Employed as emergency teachers for four months and their respective subject area are: Miss Ma. Luz Librado and Miss Melba Caspe, Mathematics; Miss Ramona Maroon, English; Mr. Romeo Mercuric, Mr. Richard Sapra and Mr. Gregorio Bolahos, Science; Mrs. Melissa Tome and Mrs. Elnora Caballero, Filipino; Mrs. Melissa Adolfo, MAPEH; Miss Lorena Celendro, TILE; and Mr. Jimmy Olmos, SY 2003-2004 be purchased. The new school vehicle was purchased on October 16 at Trans-Auto Sales Corporation in Tabus Suba, Jaro, Iloilo City. The van, though secondhand, had been slightly used in Korea where it came from. It is air-conditioned and can accommodate 15 passengers. The top portion of the vehicle can be used as baggage area. "We prioritized the Purchase of a vehicle because of its necessity and beneficiality. Our school needs a vehicle to provide school personnel convenience everytime they transact official business outside the school-The vehicle will also be of great help to students who will be attending seminars, conferences, and school-related activities in other Places," Mr. Maroma said. purchase of a metal detector. The gadget costing P7,500.00 will be used by the security guards of the school to detect deadly weapons carried by students. Another security measure initiated by Mr. Maroma was the construction of a guard house at the rear portion of the Social Studies building. The guard house will be manned by a security guard hired by the Parent-Teacher-Community Association (PTCA) of the school. "We have to provide our students maximum security so that the atmosphere in our school will be conducive to learning," Mr. Maroma said. Araling Panlipunan. The twelve emergency teachers have been temporarily hired meanwhile the school processes the filling up of vacant teaching positions due to the retirement of Mrs. Consejo Gonzaga, Miss Milagros Andon, Miss Aida Comodero, Miss Encarnacion Mondejar, Miss Consuelo Piccio,. Mr. Rafael Ardo, Mr. Alejandro Trojillo and Mr. Oscar Muyuela. The two other teaching positions became vacant due to the promotion of Mrs. Veronica Tomulto and Mr. Villalon. The former was promoted head of the Homemaking Arts department while the latter became the new head of the Mathematics department. (T~rle GLOW OPUNIONMEWS7 School acquires new vehicle Security measures stepped up CNCHS hires emergency teachers 'Given a chance to vote, I'd rather choose the Jesus Is Lord 010 leader, Bro. Eddie Villanueva. It's better to choose a leader who is close to God than one who is close to the devil. The Philippines need reforms in its governance. 1 believe the right person to lead the country closer to God is Bro. Eddie Villanueva. Diana Mae Ynlego, 4-A + e. + + + 'Achievements don't matter. For me, Fernando Poe Jr., is the best choice because he is sincere and honest." Ellan Joy Mandarlo, SSC Ii-Aristotle 4. + + + + 7f given a chance to vote, I would probably choose Bro. Eddie Villanueva. Even though he is new to me, I will vote For him because among the six presidentiables, he is the least evil. He is near to God and his prayers can help us during the times of great crises because 1 believe in the saying, "Prayers can move mountains.' Lady Dawn Casahares, 4-A 'I will vote for Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. Nobody among the presidentials can change the country into a better one but just think this, the president is still our last, best hope " Ruthiene Duero, SSC I-A Dr. Jose Rizal once said, "The youth is the hope of our fatherland,' so, my fellow students, let us be responsible by voting wisely. Municipality The Ten Outstanding Secondary School Students (TOSSS) of the Municipality of Cabatuan were honored during the 113'11 Anniversary of Tomas Confesor last March 2, 2004. For the first time in the history of the TOSSS search, all the ten outstanding students came from Cabatuan National Comprehensive High School. Mary Hyacinth Odunwa was chosen as the Most Outstanding student of Cabatuan. Ma. Anndrea Hernandez ranked second honors TOSSS followed by Raymund Pula, Ross Petand Mayormente, and Jephany Gador. Diana Mae Ynlego placed sixth, Jemil Ignacio Azin at seventh, John Salomes, Liza Kween Babiarte, and Madonna Morata ranked eighth, ninth, and tenth, respectively. According to SB Member Valentin Sujede, chairman of the Search Committtee, said that the search was conducted to inspire the students of Cabatuan to achieve academic excellence. By: Raymund Pula