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Pinalawig ang pasahan ng panitikan hanggang Pebrero 23, 2025. Huwag palampasin ang pagkakataong ito upang ilahad ang iyo...
17/02/2025

Pinalawig ang pasahan ng panitikan hanggang Pebrero 23, 2025. Huwag palampasin ang pagkakataong ito upang ilahad ang iyong kuwento at maging bahagi ng isang makabuluhang proyekto sa panitikan.

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Huwag matakot ipahayag ang iyong tinigโ€”walang makakaalam, pero may makikinig.

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The Daily Dose congratulates the students who made it to the Deanโ€™s List for the First Semester of A.Y. 2024-2025.Your d...
17/02/2025

The Daily Dose congratulates the students who made it to the Deanโ€™s List for the First Semester of A.Y. 2024-2025.

Your dedication and hard work have led to this achievement, proving your commitment to excellence. This recognition reflects your perseverance and determination to succeed.

Keep striving, keep inspiring, and continue moving forward. Congratulations!

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๐—•๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฎ ๐—œ๐—ธ๐—ฎ๐˜„Sa bawat pintig ng mga kamay ng orasanDamdamin sa iyo ay hindi na namalayanSumisikip ang dibdib, paghingaโ€™y na...
17/02/2025

๐—•๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฎ ๐—œ๐—ธ๐—ฎ๐˜„

Sa bawat pintig ng mga kamay ng orasan
Damdamin sa iyo ay hindi na namalayan
Sumisikip ang dibdib, paghingaโ€™y nabibitin
Tibok ng pusoโ€™y bumibilis, pulsoโ€™y tumutulin

Hindi puwede, dahil kung sasabihin lang
Pagitan ng mga pusoโ€™y lalong lalayo lamang
Hindi maaari, kaya kung kakayanin ay ititikom ang bibig
Hahayaan na lamang mapanis ang mga salita nitong pag-ibig

Kahit anong tago, pakiramdam kong akoโ€™y huli
Pero kahit anong mangyari ay hindi ko isusuko ang sarili
Sabi nilaโ€™y subukan sapagkat wala namang mawawala,
Pโ€˜wes mali sila

Dahil sa laro ng tayaan sayo
Alam kong ako ang dehado
Kaya sasanayin na lamang itong pusong sa malayo ay makuntento
Hayaan mo lamang ako

Hayaan mo akong mahalin ka sa paraang alam ko
Suklian nang atensyon mo ay hindi ko naman punto
Kayang sikmurain ang tipid mong abuloy
Hindi man sa paraang gusto ko, pero doon ay kuntento

Hayaan mo lang akong mahalin ka mula sa kabilang ibayo
Sa likod mo nakaantabay, laging nandito handang umagapay
Sa bawat yabag mo man ay hindi ako ang kasabay
Ayos lamang dahil ako pa rin ay aalalay

Hinihingal at napapagod kasusunod sa iyo
Ngunit kung ito ang penitensya ko sa aking pagkakasala
Handang humapdi ang mga paang ito mula sa mga paltos ng pagkagusto sa iyo
Mga talampakan man ay kumirot at masugatan, sa akin ay walang reklamo

Ang importante, ikaw.
Paniniwala ko sa Kaniya ay hindi buo
Ngunit tuwing gabi ay nananalangin ako para sa kapakanan mo
Handa akong baliin ang mga baluktot ko nang mga pananaw, basta ikaw.

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by Bernadette Kylee Tabil
photo by Ronalyn Junio
typography by Gabrielle Seen

๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฒ๐˜๐—ต ๐—ช๐—ต๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฒ ๐—–๐—ผ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—–๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜†: ๐—–๐—น๐—ผ๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—–๐—ผ๐—บ๐—บ๐—ถ๐˜๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฑThe Saint Louis University, Department of Pharmacy celebrated its 16th Wh...
14/02/2025

๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฒ๐˜๐—ต ๐—ช๐—ต๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฒ ๐—–๐—ผ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—–๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜†: ๐—–๐—น๐—ผ๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—–๐—ผ๐—บ๐—บ๐—ถ๐˜๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฑ

The Saint Louis University, Department of Pharmacy celebrated its 16th White Coat Ceremony at the Baguio Convention and Cultural Center on February 11, 2025 with the theme โ€œRising to the Challenge: Future Pharmacists for Resilient, Secure, and Equitable Health Systems,โ€ emphasizing the growing responsibilities of pharmacists in modern healthcare. The event was a historic moment as it was the first time the ceremony was conducted at the BCC, accommodating a record-breaking 314 coatees in total.

The occasion began with a Mass of Intention for the blessing of the white coats on February 10, 2025, at the SLU Saint Aloysius Gonzaga Parish. After the mass, the coatees lined up for their batch pictorial at the Giant Steps and cheered the line โ€œIsang Daang Porsyento, Sulong Parmasyaโ€ as they were gearing up for the white coat ceremony.

On February 11, the processional started at 1:00 PM, followed by a doxology led by Theatri Sonata Artium. The National Anthem promptly followed, setting a solemn and patriotic tone for the event. A special intermission dedicated to the students was also performed by the SLU Glee Club.

The venue was decorated with an Egyptian theme, symbolizing the ancient roots of medicine and pharmacy. The Ebers Papyrus, one of the oldest known medical texts, was referenced to highlight the significance of the profession.

The keynote address was delivered by Ms. Jeferson D. Tamondong, RPh, who was introduced by Ms. Adeline Antonio. In her moving and inspirational speech, Ms. Tamondong expressed her appreciation for the studentsโ€™ passion and dedication to healthcare. She recalled that during her time, their batch had only 58 coatees and graduates compared to the larger number of coatees at the event. She further encouraged the students to pursue their dreams despite hardships and discriminations that they may face as she reflected on her own struggles to reach her own. Her speech was both powerful and empowering, leaving a lasting impression on the audience. She was later presented with a Certificate of Appreciation by Mr. Allan Jay C. Espiritu, RMT, DRPH, Associate Dean of the School of Nursing, Allied Health, and Biological Sciences (SONAHBS), Mr. Aldrex B. Dacawe, RPh, MSPharm, Head of Department of Pharmacy, and Ms. Adeline Antonio.

Mr. Espiritu also addressed the attendees, reminding them of the profound responsibility symbolized by the white coat. โ€œThe white coat is a reminder of the trust that patients will give to us,โ€ he stated. โ€œYou are not just students of pharmacy; you are innovators.โ€ His words resonated with the coatees, reinforcing their commitment to the profession.

The most awaited portion of the program, the cloaking of the students by their parents and professors, had finally arrived, marking their preparations to commit to the healthcare field. The coatees then stood together to recite the Oath of a Pharmacist, led by Mr. Cowdy Kilala, affirming their dedication to ethical and professional pharmaceutical practice.

Following the oath-taking ceremony, selected students delivered heartfelt messages to their fellow students, parents, and professors, expressing sincere gratitude for their unwavering support. In a touching surprise, the coatees presented tokens of appreciation to their parents as a tribute to their sacrifices and encouragement. The emotional moment moved the entire audienceโ€”coatees, parents, and guests alikeโ€”to tears as they reflected on the studentsโ€™ journey, creating a truly memorable and meaningful conclusion to the event.

Mr. Dacawe delivered the closing remarks, complimenting the students by saying, โ€œYou all look good [in your white coats] today.โ€ He reflected on his experience teaching most of the coatees in Perspectives in Pharmacy and became emotional with the other faculty members as he witnessed their success. Congratulating the students, he acknowledged their sleepless nights and sacrifices, emphasizing that this ceremony is a well-earned reward for their hard work. He concluded by expressing his gratitude to the parents for entrusting their childrenโ€™s future to the Pharmacy Department.

The 16th White Coat Ceremony was a celebration of academic achievement and a testament to the resilience and dedication of SLUโ€™s pharmacy students. The 314 coatees are prepared to face the challenges of the pharmaceutical profession, ready to contribute to a more resilient, secure, and equitable healthcare system.

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by Jana Pia Calicdan
photos by Adrian Ricci Mamuyac and Yvonne Sangdaan

Once upon a time, in a swampy far far away, an Ogre longs to be loved. This Valentines, whether you are a big green lone...
12/02/2025

Once upon a time, in a swampy far far away, an Ogre longs to be loved.

This Valentines, whether you are a big green loner, or you already met your happily ever after, express your Ogre-whelming love, Shrek mo lang your thoughts, and come Ogre here at Rizal Building, February 13-15, 2025, for a whimsical fairytale.

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๐—™๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—™๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐˜„๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต ๐—œ๐—ป๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป: ๐—›๐—ผ๐˜„ ๐— ๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ป ๐—ง๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ต ๐—–๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฏ๐—ฎ๐˜๐˜€ ๐—–๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ฎ'๐˜€ ๐—ช๐—ถ๐—น๐—ฑ๐—ณ๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€The recent Los Angeles Wildfires have liter...
10/02/2025

๐—™๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—™๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐˜„๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต ๐—œ๐—ป๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป: ๐—›๐—ผ๐˜„ ๐— ๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ป ๐—ง๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ต ๐—–๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฏ๐—ฎ๐˜๐˜€ ๐—–๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ฎ'๐˜€ ๐—ช๐—ถ๐—น๐—ฑ๐—ณ๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€

The recent Los Angeles Wildfires have literally sparked a worldwide awareness to the dangers of extreme climate change, and technology is currently at the forefront in aiding with the stopping of this catastrophe.

This series of wildfires started on January 7, 2025. Authorities pin the cause to the extreme weather conditions of strong winds and a very dry environment. These were the perfect mix to start a fire and induce a rapid spread into surrounding residential areas.

Most notable of these places were the Palisades and the Eaton fire, which were fueled by strong Santa Ana winds and extremely dry vegetation.

Traditional, or low-tech, solutions were implemented. Ground crews were dispatched with their tools, such as shovels, axes, and hoses to combat the spread of the wildfires.

Controlled burns and fire breaks were also standard protocols used in early prevention and spread. Both these methods eliminate vegetation for the wildfires to use as fuel, effectively stopping them in their tracks.

High-tech solutions were also used in aiding the combat of these wildfires. Most notable and recognizable among these are the use of firefighting aircraft. A diverse fleet of these aircrafts were used such as Bombardier CL-415 SuperScoopers, C-130 Hercules, Boeing CH-47 Chinook, and more. These aircraft flew over areas with fires and dropped large amounts of water or fire retardants.

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) has also implemented artificial intelligence (AI) into their systems. With the use of 1,100 cameras mapped across the state, they can monitor, track, and collect real-time information to be used in their fire response.

Drones were also front and center in the technological front in combating these wildfires. The state of California released a statement saying โ€œCAL FIRE has doubled its use of drones for critical tasks like aerial ignition during prescribed burns, wildfire containment, and real-time assessments.โ€

With the rapid development of technology, aided by AI, future protocols and methods in fighting wildfires in the state of California, and also the world, will surely change to incorporate the sparks of innovation made in the field of technology.

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by Aldos Paulo Segundo
layout by Katrina VIllanueva

๐‡๐€๐๐๐„๐๐ˆ๐๐† ๐๐Ž๐– | The Mass of Special Intention for the 16th White Coat Ceremony of the Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy is...
10/02/2025

๐‡๐€๐๐๐„๐๐ˆ๐๐† ๐๐Ž๐– | The Mass of Special Intention for the 16th White Coat Ceremony of the Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy is taking place today at 9:00 AM.

Led by Rev. Fr. Emery Mwako Ebumea, the celebration is being held at St. Aloysius Gonzaga Parish within the Saint Louis University Campus and is dedicated to blessing the white coats of BS Pharmacy students as they embark on their professional journey.

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by Jana Pia
photos by Carlo Kyle Bustamante

Ang bawat isa ay mayroong bahagi ng sarili na nasa kailaliman, na nililihim o hindi madaling maunawaan at mabanggit nang...
09/02/2025

Ang bawat isa ay mayroong bahagi ng sarili na nasa kailaliman, na nililihim o hindi madaling maunawaan at mabanggit nang tuwiran. Sa larangan ng panitikan, mabibigyang-kalayaan ang mga ito upang magpagaan ng puso't isipan.

Inaanyayahan ng Daily Dose ang mga mag-aaral at manunulat na lumahok sa ๐—ž๐—”๐—•๐—”๐—ก๐—”๐—ง๐—” ๐—œ๐—œ๐—œ: ๐—ช๐—”๐—Ÿ๐—”๐—ก๐—š ๐— ๐—”๐—ž๐—”๐—ž๐—”๐—”๐—Ÿ๐—”๐— , ang ikatlong portfolio sa panitikan ng pahayagang ito.

Magsisilbi itong pagkakataon upang gisingin ang mga nakatagong sarili ng bawat isa sa pamamagitan ng pagsasalin sa papel ng kanilang mga karanasan, kuwento, at maging mga sikreto na tanging sarili lang ang may alam.

Ang bawat piyesa ay isang bintana na magbubukas upang makita ang iba't ibang karanasan, magbibigay ng bagong pananaw sa mga mambabasa, at magbibigay-lakas ng loob sa mga manunulat. Higit sa lahat, ang Kabanata III ay naglalayong tulungan ang mga manunulat at mambabasa na tanggapin, pagalingin, o yakapin ang kanilang mga katotohanan at matuto mula rito. Sa pamamagitan ng pagbabahagi ng kanilang mga kuwento, magkakaroon sila ng pagkakataon na magpalaya at maging inspirasyon sa isa't-isa.

Ang tanging pangako ng pahayagang ito, na ang bawat piyesang nais mong ilahad ay atin-atin lamang at walang makakaalam.

Bukas ang pasahan ng panitikan hanggang Pebrero 16, 2025.

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ni Maxenne Guarin
dibuho ni Luigi Ronquillo
anyo ng pahina ni Jhamire Bumanlag

๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—บ๐˜† ๐—ณ๐˜‚๐—ฒ๐—น, ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜„๐—ฎ๐˜†๐˜€ ๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐˜€ ๐—บ๐˜† ๐—ณ๐—น๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ.it is an unexpected camaraderie, a growing cordiality in a ...
02/02/2025

๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—บ๐˜† ๐—ณ๐˜‚๐—ฒ๐—น, ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜„๐—ฎ๐˜†๐˜€ ๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐˜€ ๐—บ๐˜† ๐—ณ๐—น๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ.

it is an unexpected camaraderie, a growing cordiality in a garden of clover. you are the sun in the firmament too vast, too weak to hold you; the personification of light in the depths of the planets. and i am no one but a silent flare, a pulsar in awe.

your purposeful visage becomes my strength that allows me to burn, to extend my flames to its utmost potential.

and i no longer need to hide anymore.

you may not recognize but the moment i met you, the fire in my heart started to grow, turning uncertainties into ashes and lighting up all of my wishes. you are the fuel to my fire, and i didnโ€™t mean it negatively; my flame longs for your radiant and unyielding charm; the galactic and impenitent ichor flowing in the veins of your arm.

as long as my vision can reach you, my path will never be non-directional.

and if reality presented you with a realm that reviled and scorned you for the sins you never wished to shoulder, my flames are open to embrace you. letโ€™s burn together. ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ฅ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ญ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ, ๐˜ช๐˜ง ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ญ๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜บ ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ด๐˜ช๐˜ด๐˜ต๐˜ด ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ ๐˜ง๐˜ณ๐˜ข๐˜ค๐˜ต๐˜ถ๐˜ณ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜บ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ ๐˜ธ๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜ฉ ๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ค๐˜ฉ ๐˜ฅ๐˜ข๐˜ธ๐˜ฏ, ๐˜ข๐˜ญ๐˜ญ๐˜ฐ๐˜ธ ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ ๐˜ฃ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฃ๐˜ข๐˜ญ๐˜ฎ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ข๐˜ต ๐˜จ๐˜ช๐˜ท๐˜ฆ๐˜ด ๐˜ธ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ฎ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ ๐˜บ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ณ ๐˜ธ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ด๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ญ.

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by Marynelle Fonseca
photo by Einy Barcena
typography by Gabrielle Seen

๐—œ๐—ด๐—ป๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐——๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐—น๐˜†; ๐—” ๐—ช๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ฒ ๐—จ๐—ฝ ๐—–๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น ๐—™๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—™๐—ถ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฝ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜€โ€œChangeโ€ is perhaps the most overused word every election season in...
01/02/2025

๐—œ๐—ด๐—ป๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐——๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐—น๐˜†; ๐—” ๐—ช๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ฒ ๐—จ๐—ฝ ๐—–๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น ๐—™๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—™๐—ถ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฝ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜€

โ€œChangeโ€ is perhaps the most overused word every election season in our country. Yet, everytime we hear the word, we still trust the same people who have deceived us. Is it not ironic how the Philippines is known to be a democratic country, however we are the ones chasing after politicians for the change we have been asking for?

As members of a democratic state, it is urged for every Filipino to use their voices in this upcoming election. The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has recorded 68.6 million Filipino voters for the year 2025. However, how sure are we that these recorded registered voters are well aware of the power they hold over politicians who are hungry for a position? According to a survey conducted by Pulse Asia Research last 2019, only 76% of the Filipino voters are aware of the โ€œparty-listโ€ system in nationwide elections, but, only an average of 13 party-lists would get 2% of the total voters. So, it begs the question; how aware or educated are we when it comes to the topic about elections?

We have grown up being surrounded by posters, advertisements, commercials, and campaign rallies of politicians promoting themselves and their partners for the seat in the governmentโ€”showering us with their flowery words and unkept promises. Yet we still are here, in our current state, with no change in the system and with politicians who relax on seats entrusted to them by the Filipino voters. When will we ever see change? Or better yet, when will we ever learn? The power of the government is always beneath us; the democratic people of the Philippines. Every election we are given the chance to overturn the horrible people seated, yet we always fail to remember this power that we hold.

Contrary to this, during the 2020 elections, the youth have begun to use their voices with regards to the importance of being an informed voter. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority data from last 2020, out of the 65 million voters, the majority or 32.7 million are members of the youth. Yet, we still face the challenge of being surrounded by ignorant and close-minded voters who refuse to be educated about their desired candidate. It is truly scary how easy it is for Filipinos to be deceived by these politicians. Despite the majority of young voters, there are still members of this majority who lack knowledge about Philippine politics and who refuse to be educated.

Educated citizens lead to educated voting, however, it is known that our votes are always influenced by the people around us. A survey conducted by Youth Leadership for Democracy in partnership with the Social Weather Station (SWS) showed that 54% of the youthโ€™s election decision is influenced by their families, highlighting the fact that the first education we always receive is from our family. This goes without saying that as members of each family, it is our due responsibility to make informed decisions with regards to politics, especially because this influences the opinions of the people that surround us as well.

We Filipinos are held back from the change we always pray for as government officials purposefully make decisions that put their needs over ours. However, is the government really the one to blame? Or is it also the lack of information we feed ourselves about the elections? We have to remember that we are a democratic country, that we have the power to change the future and learn from the mistakes of past elections. Change is not just a nounโ€”it is a verb that encourages us to be educated and to think twice before shading that ballot.

Democracy will not flourish unless we exercise our rights as a democratic society. As the election approaches, bear in mind that the government has the power to impose change in the different aspects of our lives. In the end, however, it is we who have the authority to demand the change we so sorely need.

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by Theodosia Kyla Barrozo
layout by Rica Mae Bose

30/01/2025

๐™’๐™–๐™ก๐™ฉ ๐˜ฟ๐™ž๐™จ๐™ฃ๐™š๐™ฎ ๐™ค๐™ฃ๐™˜๐™š ๐™จ๐™–๐™ž๐™™, "๐™„๐™› ๐™ฎ๐™ค๐™ช ๐™˜๐™–๐™ฃ ๐™™๐™ง๐™š๐™–๐™ข ๐™ž๐™ฉ, ๐™ฎ๐™ค๐™ช ๐™˜๐™–๐™ฃ ๐™™๐™ค ๐™ž๐™ฉ."

Relive the unforgettable moments of Saint Louis Universityโ€™s 69th Commencement Exercises as the Class of 2024 graduates from the School of Nursing, Allied Health, and Biological Sciences โ€” Nursing, Medical Technology, and Radiologic Technology โ€” cross the stage, celebrate with loved ones, and reach the culmination of years of hard work and dedication.

Congratulations on your well-deserved achievement, Class of 2024! ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿป๐Ÿ’ซ

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by Gelaine Ducut
filmed by Kevin Vinluan, Gwynneth Xena, Aevriele Siddayao, Chelsea Aquino
edited by Aevriele Siddayao

๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—™๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜„๐˜€ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—”๐—œ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—œ๐˜๐˜€ ๐—˜๐—ณ๐—ณ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜ ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—™๐˜‚๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ฆ๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—œ๐—ป๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ปIn today's modern world, AI has become one of the pinnacles o...
30/01/2025

๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—™๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜„๐˜€ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—”๐—œ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—œ๐˜๐˜€ ๐—˜๐—ณ๐—ณ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜ ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—™๐˜‚๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ฆ๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—œ๐—ป๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป

In today's modern world, AI has become one of the pinnacles of our technology, making tasks easier and faster with tools like ChatGPT, Siri, and others. Almost all of us have used or seen AI, but what is it really? To put it simply, AI is a compilation of data and information, which is then absorbed by a software. This data is then categorized into long chains that allow the software to identify and use the best information for your questions. However, the data AI relies on is limited and can become outdated, making it less flexible and showing its limitations in adaptability. To top this comes the "black box" problem wherein AI, especially the deep learning system, arrives at decisions based on patterns of data but lacks transparency on this. This means that users cannot understand how the AI reaches a particular conclusion, making it challenging to address errors or biases. The lack of clarity in AI's decision-making process has raised concerns in healthcare, finance, and criminal justice, where AI systems impact important human decisions, but their reasoning remains hidden from scrutiny. This lack of transparency limits accountability and fairness.

With this in mind, let's take a short dive into the possible implications of AI and how it could pose a danger.

First, we need to talk about AI's impact on social information. As the years go by, technology has become more accessible to all of us, and with that, information is also easier to gather. Social media, website cookies, cameras and mics in our phones, CCTVs, and moreโ€”these all collect data. It's almost like everything you do can be known. Now, with all this information gathered through technology, authorities or companies can judge or categorize you based on the data collected about you. Your lifestyle, how you act, and your status can all be stored. The danger lies in discrimination, where companies or authorities might use this data to decide what suits you and what doesn't.

Take the issue of disparate impacts: Algorithms systematize biases that have been measured externally and are known to affect disadvantaged groups such as racial minorities and women. Because many algorithms are proprietary, they cannot be easily tested for built-in human bias, leaving these issues unchecked. Another concern is arbitrary scoring, as research shows substantial variation in scoring based on audits. In some cases, even responsible financial behavior can be penalized. Finally, the opacity of credit score technology is a problem. Consumers often have no way to know why their credit scores are affected, as the algorithms behind them are not transparent. These factors can contribute to unfair treatment in various sectors, from banking to employment.

Even though AI has its flaws, we still shouldn't disregard its potential and room for improvement. As Viktor said in the Netflix series Arcane, "That which inspires us to our greatest good is also the cause of our greatest evil." The same power that drives AI to help us can also lead to dangerous consequences if misused. Despite its imperfections, AI still holds a lot of promise if handled responsibly.

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by Eowyn Ryam Isyasa
layout by Katrina Villanueva

๐‡๐€๐๐๐„๐๐ˆ๐๐† ๐๐Ž๐– | Saint Louis University in partnership with ABS-CBN conducts "Halalan 2025: iTsek ang Boto", a fact-check...
28/01/2025

๐‡๐€๐๐๐„๐๐ˆ๐๐† ๐๐Ž๐– | Saint Louis University in partnership with ABS-CBN conducts "Halalan 2025: iTsek ang Boto", a fact-checking workshop at the Saint Louis University Libraries' Audio-Visual Room, January 28, 2025.

Louisian students from various schools and school publications attend the endeavour as a series of informative talks from 9 am to 5 pm intending to campaign for voter's awareness and vigilance for the upcoming elections stimulate civic consciousness.

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by Aimee Daculan
photos by Aimee Daculan

๐—›๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ณ๐˜„๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ด๐—ต ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—›๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ด๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜€Each drop of rain falls to earth with only seconds pastEach second bears its moments, some ...
26/01/2025

๐—›๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ณ๐˜„๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ด๐—ต ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—›๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ด๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜€

Each drop of rain falls to earth with only seconds past
Each second bears its moments, some we wish to last
Each lasting day we hope to make worthy in our mind
Each mindful act to realize a self we'll one day find

The march of time goes as swiftly as a glance
Like an arrow flying from a string in which it danced
Relentless in its course to the days of all that lives
Unaffected by cries of men for what it takes and gives

For what are we but visitors in time's infinite domain
With every passing step upon this earth, we cannot reclaim
The air we breathe known to many, both living and below
So make worthwhile the seasons, from summers to the snow

Cycles of the sun and moon birth opportunities to live
Arts of the heart honed from any hand willing to give
Knowledge from those wiser, if with listening ears
Or the molding of the body's potential despite all fears

To wake upon a world and experience all that we yearn
Act upon dream and passion so bright that it could burn
To meet souls of bonded character so distinctly to our own
Knowing that in our passing days, we have truly grown

Though circumstances hold many hopes a victim still
Fear chaining them in place and rotting away their will
Allowing their sand to fall onto the hourglass' floor
I ask of you if this then is the you at your purest core

Though our world could leave you bleeding in the street
It is that crimson below the skin that makes you beat
Reminding you that there is still much that can be done
That no man nor word nor defeat shall stop you till you've won

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by Charles Keno Gonzales
photo by Miguel Jao
typography by Gabrielle Seen

๐—ฆ๐—Ÿ๐—จ ๐Ÿฒ๐Ÿต๐˜๐—ต ๐—–๐—ผ๐—บ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—˜๐˜…๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐˜€: ๐—” ๐—–๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฏ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐— ๐—ถ๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜€On January 22, 2025, the Baguio Convention Center came alive...
25/01/2025

๐—ฆ๐—Ÿ๐—จ ๐Ÿฒ๐Ÿต๐˜๐—ต ๐—–๐—ผ๐—บ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—˜๐˜…๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐˜€: ๐—” ๐—–๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฏ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐— ๐—ถ๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜€

On January 22, 2025, the Baguio Convention Center came alive with excitement as graduates of Saint Louis University (SLU) from the Department of Nursing, Medical Laboratory Science, Radiological Technology, and the School of Medicine gathered for the 69th commencement exercises. The ceremony marked a significant milestone for the graduates, celebrating their hard-earned achievements and the completion of an important chapter in their lives.

The graduation festivities began with a solemn baccalaureate mass led by Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Enjang Pranatal, CICM. Fr. Pranatal offered prayers of gratitude and blessings for the graduates and their families, setting a tone of reflection and celebration for the occasion.

Following the mass, the ceremony officially commenced with the singing of the Philippine National Anthem performed by the SLU Marching Band, under the baton of Maโ€™am Marivic B. Macadaeg.

The atmosphere was filled with pride and excitement as the program transitioned into the recognition of board topnotchers, honoring their exceptional achievements. A petition followed soon after which was voiced by Carisse B. Benmaho, a graduate of BS Radiologic Technology '24, further highlighting the aspirations and gratitude of the graduating class.

With pride and solemnity, Dr. Felina P. Espique, Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA), presented the graduates of the ceremony. Dr. Espique introduced the graduates to the academic community, symbolizing their readiness to take on their professional journeys. After their introduction, the graduates marched towards the stage as they were formally accepted by the SLU President Rev. Fr. Gilbert B. Sales, CICM, PhD Ed Mgmt., symbolizing the culmination of their years of hard work and perseverance.

The awarding of academic honors, loyalty medals, and the conferring of degrees was presided over by Rev. Fr. Gilbert B. Sales, CICM, PhD Ed Mgmt. He was joined by Dr. Felina P. Espique, the Vice President for Academic Affairs; Dr. Ann Opiรฑa, the dean of the School of Natural and Allied Health Sciences (SoNAHBS); and Dr. John Anthony A. Domantay, the dean of the School of Medicine (SOM).

Following the ceremony, the pledge of loyalty was led by Monsour Carlo H. Salazar, MD 2024, symbolizing the graduatesโ€™ commitment to upholding the values and mission of the institution. This was followed by the alumni oath of allegiance, delivered by Dr. Susan C. Lachica, MD, an officer of the SLU Alumni Association.
The event concluded on an inspiring note with the SLU Hymn, sung with pride and enthusiasm and was accompanied by the SLU Marching Band.

Carisse B. Benmaho, RRT, who graduated with the distinction of ๐˜”๐˜ข๐˜จ๐˜ฏ๐˜ข ๐˜Š๐˜ถ๐˜ฎ ๐˜“๐˜ข๐˜ถ๐˜ฅ๐˜ฆ and ranked 6th in the December 2024 Radiologic Technologist Licensure Examination, shared her emotions about reaching this significant milestone. โ€œItโ€™s a big sighโ€ฆ Itโ€™s a big sigh of relief na hay, sa wakas, hindi lang ako ang makakahinga but also my parents and my other family members. Iโ€™m sure that they are really really proud of what Iโ€™ve become, what Iโ€™ve finished and what they have imparted on me,โ€ she expressed when asked about her feelings on finally graduating. Reflecting on her journey to becoming a topnotcher and her board exam preparations, she admitted, โ€œParang ano, there was a pressure, there was a pressure to be honest, but regardless of that pressure, I always pop into my mind that I am not for their convenience, I am not serving their expectations, rather, I'm doing it for myself, for the goals that Iโ€™ve set for my family. So what Iโ€™ve done is Iโ€™ve always set my goal na you have to believe in yourself and what God can do for you.โ€

Meanwhile, Kimberly Elbanbuena, a Medical Laboratory Science graduate, described her mixed emotions about completing her degree. โ€œMasaya po pero at the same time nakakatakot kasi after ng graduation namin, board exam naman ang susunod tapos ang laki din po ng pressure niya kasi especially โ€˜yung mga binabanggit kanina na top school SLU tapos โ€˜yung sinundan pa namin top 1 so parang mas dagdag pressure po sa batch namin,โ€ she said. As a message to her friends, she wished, โ€œSa mga friends ko po, good luck po sa board exam and sana mag-100% po โ€˜yung batch natin,โ€ and extended her encouragement to future MLS graduates, saying, โ€œSa mga future MLS, good luck po and matatapos din po lahat ng hirap after all.โ€

Anita Peralta, the proud mother of a Radiologic Technology graduate, shared her sense of fulfillment, saying, โ€œFulfilled at least nagampanan โ€˜yung obligation namin and at the same time syempre para sa kanya, sa future niya, ready na siya.โ€ She also emphasized the importance of self-motivation when asked about the advice they gave their child. โ€œLagi namin sinasabi sa kanya na gagawin niya โ€˜yon para sa sarili niya, para sa future niya, para kung ano ang mga gusto niyang gawin sa buhay niya ay mafu-fulfill niya iyon,โ€ she shared.

Similarly, Florida Villatema, mother of an MLS graduate, expressed her happiness at seeing her child finally earn a degree. โ€œSyempre masaya kasi nakapagtapos na ang anak ko,โ€ she said and for her, seeing her childโ€™s diploma is a deeply rewarding experience.

This momentous occasion is more than just a celebration of the academic success of the Louisian communityโ€”it is a testament to the perseverance and years of dedication shown by its students. With that, The Daily Dose proudly extends its heartfelt congratulations to the Class of 2024 graduates! ๐ŸŽ“โœจ

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by Gelaine Ducut, Esther Yaos
photos by Ronalyn Junio, AJ Siddayao, Gwynneth Xena

๐‡๐€๐๐๐„๐๐ˆ๐๐† ๐๐Ž๐– | Radiologic Technology students attend a seminar led by Mr. Glenford Gamilde, RRT (RPO), MPH-EPI at the G...
25/01/2025

๐‡๐€๐๐๐„๐๐ˆ๐๐† ๐๐Ž๐– | Radiologic Technology students attend a seminar led by Mr. Glenford Gamilde, RRT (RPO), MPH-EPI at the Gevers Hall to enrich their minds with the latest technological advancements and developments in the field of Radiologic Technology.

The seminar will help the attendees apply innovations in the diagnostic imaging department at the hospital and aims to supplement the incoming interns with the improvements of the different technologies in medical imaging equipment.

Afterwards, the Radiologic Technology Department will culminate the RadTech week by awarding the winners of the different catalogs during the event.

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by Gwynneth Xena
photos by Gwynneth Xena and AJ Siddayao

๐ˆ๐ ๐๐‡๐Ž๐“๐Ž๐’ | With their proud families by their side, the graduates of the Class of 2024 from the School of Nursing, Alli...
22/01/2025

๐ˆ๐ ๐๐‡๐Ž๐“๐Ž๐’ | With their proud families by their side, the graduates of the Class of 2024 from the School of Nursing, Allied Health, and Biological Sciencesโ€”particularly from the Departments of Nursing, Medical Laboratory Science, and Radiologic Technologyโ€”gathered to celebrate a milestone achievement during the 69th Commencement Exercises, held today at the Baguio Convention Center.

The event began with a hood ceremony and a formal processional, symbolizing the graduates' transition into their respective professions. This was followed by a baccalaureate mass for the graduates of these departments and the School of Medicine.

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by Gelaine Ducut
photos by Ronalyn Junio

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