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The official student publication of the University of San Jose-Recoletos established in 1947. These people agree that creativity and accuracy go together.

Established in 1947, FORWARD, the official student publication of the University of San Jose – Recoletos, is one of the oldest student publications in Cebu. For more than 70 years, FORWARD Publications has been publishing articles to enhance students’ social and political awareness, encourage critical thinking, help mold public opinion, and convey students’ rights and responsibilities in the unive

rsity and in the society as a whole. FORWARD Publications is a brew of students who are skaters, bookworms, rocktivists, stylists, obsessive-compulsives, etc. This group of students who produce the FORWARD magazine adheres to journalism ethics – verifying and confirming facts before writing articles. For them, credibility is the greatest treasure journalists could ever have and the world ends when they lose it by carelessness and stupidity. They have to be liable to every action they make. Why do these group of students do such things? It is because they believe that this is their contribution to the country, no matter how small, no matter how ridiculous and no matter how irrelevant it is to some. They want to make students aware that they are not living in a perfect world but in a world where they can do something. FORWARD Publications is located at Ground Floor, San Agustin Building, University of San Jose – Recoletos, Magallanes Street, 6000 Cebu City, Philippines. For comments, reactions, suggestions, and contributions, do contact us at (032) 253-7900 loc. 381 or e-mail us at [email protected].

03/01/2025

[LITERARY]

Slow Down
by carnival

Another year has begun, and I have never felt so behind in this whirlwind of life. Gone are the precious days I once took for granted.

Here I am, loathing every second, minute, hour, and day that slips away. I have neither tackled even one item on that long-written bucket list nor completed those films and books I then eagerly anticipated.

With a heavy heart, I earnestly ask: where did all the time go?

Oh, how I long for nights to stretch far beyond mere hours. I wish daytime could last a week or more, allowing me to fit all my plans and responsibilities. How wonderful it would be if that were to happen!

The world moves past so swiftly that I am overwhelmed by the fleeting nature of my existence. When did I get caught up in this culture of rapid productivity if the best things and experiences are earned through the passage of time?

I have always longed for more time for breaks, to meet with family and friends, or more time during vacations. So why am I rushing like everyone else?

Also, I ought to remind myself that slow, sluggish days are not indicative of laziness or idleness but rather crucial for growth and wisdom, which I—and everyone else—deeply yearn for.

As this year goes on, I hope to truly let go of this frantic lifestyle. Why should I hurry when the time I have is already limited?

Likewise, I would just like to bid everyone to cherish every moment we may have—how easy to say, yet hard to apply in reality.

For all we know, tomorrow may not be ours, so let us make the most of today. I, for one, will strive to embody this mindset this year and hopefully for many years to come.

Illustration by Khen Fernandez | FORWARD Staff Artist

31/12/2024

Cheers to another year, Josenians!

Now that the clock struck past 2024, it’s time to relish in the present moments as we move forward towards a new year, 2025!

Let’s take this moment to be fearless and daring should we challenge ourselves to be greater than we were before—for auld lang syne!

Layout by Gabrielle Marie Paradiang | FORWARD Staff Photographer & Krista Marie Yaoyao | FORWARD Staff Artist

31/12/2024

[BACKWARD]

Academic laborers or walking time bombs?

Who are these students I catch rushing back and forth from one office to another? Oh, I see, they’re the academic laborers of the University.

Geez, I wonder how hard this must have been for them—studying and working all together.

No wonder they’re so cranky most of the time. No offense though, but their tempers seem to be more flaming than our country’s scorching sun.

As someone who used to be a student laborer myself for the entire senior year of my high school life, I can vouch for how aggravating and overwhelming the pressure of these responsibilities can be.

Honestly, I am genuinely curious about what goes on in their minds as they juggle the countless tasks given to them and whether or not they find it challenging to manage because, from my perspective, they appear to be having a hard time.

I will be giving them the benefit of the doubt and will say that I will be cutting them some slack because they have been so overworked to the extent that they barely have time to take a break.

Not only are they bombarded with a heavy workload but are also pounded with tiring homilies from their supervisors if ever one of them makes a teeny, tiny mistake.

Imagine having a bad day, and you get scolded by your boss, who by the way, happens to be no near better than you.

I, too, will be pi**ed.

But the thing is, we, students, are not their bosses, so they shouldn’t be projecting their anger and frustration upon us.

I get it; you guys are this close to blowing up but don’t erupt on us because we didn’t cause the trigger, or else we’d honestly think you, guys, are walking time bombs that could explode anytime with just one wrong move.

As much as I’d like to extend my patience and understanding to these student laborers, sometimes I simply can’t help but get furious with them as well.

Don’t get me wrong, I am not making a generalized conclusion. Of course, not all of them, but many to the extent that their folks just make me mad.

Help! Am I becoming a walking time bomb myself?

I mean, come on, who wouldn’t be mad? Imagine asking a simple question, hoping and expecting yet another simple answer, but what you get in return is rudeness with a dash of annoyance.

How unprofessional.

Get this, there are many who are nice enough to approach, so why can’t they just act the same?

I always take into consideration how their higher-ups can be too hard on them; that’s why I just keep my calm. But now that I think about it again, it makes me wonder if maybe they aspire to become bosses of their own soon because, as early as now, they are acting like one.

Some of them are even stricter and harsher on their fellow students when it comes to the school rules.

Seriously, guys? Let’s not pretend and act as if all of us aren’t equally students.

It pains me to grow resentment towards them despite being so hot-headed almost every minute of the day because I recognize and acknowledge the hard work they have shown and provided us that despite them being so rough on us, they still conduct a fruitful service.

Right now, I am in the hopes of these “walking time bombs” to learn how to simmer down when things start to get heated because blowing up every second is already too much fuel for this school’s blazing bask.

Disclaimer: BACKWARD is the official satirical segment of FORWARD Publications. The content in this post is satirical in nature and should not be taken seriously.

via patronsaintofmisdemeanor | BACKWARD Staff Writer

Illustration by uiiaiiaiu | BACKWARD Staff Artist

30/12/2024

Decades have passed since Dr. Jose Rizal gave his life for the Filipino people, but the significance of his sacrifices has only grown with time.

As we honor Rizal Day, may his timeless vision of nationalism and justice resonate across generations and societies, serving as a reminder of our responsibility to protect our freedoms and nurture a nation rooted on integrity and unity.

We must recognize that true liberation begins within us, and together, we hold the power to break the chains of oppression, one act of resistance at a time.

Layout by Gabrielle Marie Paradiang | FORWARD Staff Photographer

28/12/2024

USJ-R takes responsibility in official statement on Cesafi 23 Bball controversy

The University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) issued its official statement one year after the alleged falsification of the Transcript of Records (TOR) of one of its former student-athletes, Evan Jose Agbong, in a post by CDN Digital with the University’s page tagged on Saturday, December 28.

In 2023, Agbong was not permitted to play in the Cesafi 23 Men’s Basketball when Cesafi revealed that they had identified a lack of credibility in his TOR submission.

In the released official statement, USJ-R expressed its apologies for the offenses and damages caused by Agbong’s actions, as the incident played a downside results to their Cesafi 23 standing and tainted two universities—Liceo de Cagayan University (LDCU) and USJ-R.

Further, Agbong’s certified true copy of the school-to-school TOR submitted by USJ-R to Cesafi on November 29, 2023, and his immediate past semester at LDCU (Second Semester, Academic Year 2022-2023) failed to reach the 60% passing since five of the seven subjects he enrolled were dropped, one subject earned a grade of 5.0 and another subject with an In Progress (IP) rating.

The University emphasized that despite the issue, both schools uphold academic integrity and ethical conduct in providing quality education to its students.

Meanwhile, USJ-R acknowledged the aftermath of Agbong’s committed actions and stated that it does not, in any way, reflect the institution and its values.

The University stretches its concern for dishonesty as there is no place in the University where it can be tolerated.

The statement ended with USJ-R taking full responsibility for the misconduct done by Agbong and expressing its full commitment to implement necessary repercussions for similar actions in the future.

via Lylle Flores | FORWARD Staff Writer

Photo Courtesy: CDN Digital page

27/12/2024

[LITERARY]

The First Snow
by sol | Josenian Contributor

I met you in winter, somewhere between getting lost in the sound of your November downtown and a warm December with you.

To experience you for the first time was the excitement of seeing your very first snow. I was in a completely foreign place, and you trickled down my windowpane and made the cold appear so beautiful.

You were the exact feeling of first love, and so you were. I grew up in a hometown with no winter—you must imagine how new it was to me.

It was simple, the life you showed me. I don’t care if you have no car yet. I’m fine with eating somewhere, even though I’ve never tried them before. I’m fine with pacing a kilometer just to catch a jeepney. I don’t care if we stand in the bus on our way, or that I have to wake you up at the first ring of your alarm at 5 a.m. just so you wouldn’t be late for class. I don’t care if I have to jump on the first bus just so I could greet you after your internship hours and we’d eat unli-wings after. I can just be fine walking, then stopping by the convenience store to get our favorite drinks.

Except in every place we went to, in every new thing we tried, you conjured up a different memory from your head all the time. I was there, but you’d smile fondly at a memory that the present had no chance with. It felt like I was a stand-in until you’d rehearse it perfectly for the right person to come back.

I start and end all my letters to you with the same note, yet they always fall short, like you would never be satisfied no matter how many pages it was or that I tore it apart. There was no end to satisfying you; you longed for the past, you longed for the future that you couldn’t find me standing in front of you in the present.

I thought being a fragment of your loved one’s past love would burn enough, but seeing you casually light up the matches with a new person, knowing it would set me aflame, took all the winter in my place. I wanted to remember things beautifully for the sake of my peace, yet you wanted it to hurt even more. Betrayal hurts the most when it comes from the person you’ve always looked up to.

Now, I don’t know where the line between the truth and the lie begins. The café where we went on our first date has closed down. The “paresan” downtown, where we eat in between our class breaks has been replaced by a thrift store. Maybe the sea will evaporate next to make me have no proof that this was real. Maybe I dreamt it—then maybe that could’ve been better knowing those terrible things didn’t actually happen to me. Except it did.

I met you in winter, and somehow, I lost you in winter all the same.

I might have known already by that day then. You bought me that ice cream sandwich you’ve been craving, maybe as a make-up gift after a constant week of fighting. We drove by the longer route back home, the underpass, where I could almost hear David Bowie’s “Hero” playing in your car radio, except it was that one winter song from your favorite band that always resurfaces during Christmas that was playing on repeat. I stayed a little bit longer inside your car when you dropped me off by the bridge; I always seem to do that—I always get the feeling that things might be the last time, so I stayed a bit longer and hoped the snow would trickle much slower.

We were inside of a snow globe, in our simple dream we had together, in your car, in your lit-up room, and I wanted to keep the snow afloat, “The First Snow” chiming in the background.

Sometimes, I wonder if I had stayed much longer in your car that night—just ten more minutes—I could have changed the course of events that happened onwards. But what could ten minutes do to make a difference compared to the two years you can never seem to let go of? I could pour a hundred years into crafting you the perfect dream out of snow, yet you’d always look for what’s not there.

We look forward to the first fall of snow every year, and it falls like it always does. But it’s never the same December as the one you’re longing for. While you sing about the first snow to your first love, mine was an echo of yours, silently treading if one day you’d sing about first snows and regretful Christmas to me, too.

I hope the music never stops.

There’s still that cassette tape with your name written on it: winter. The one from November when the first snow fell, my first love that came around and never to be the same again.

Until then, I still ask myself about that day in December. If I could only go back one year, would we be different now?

And until then, I’ll be hoping that my bruised heart would be covered by the tears that have gone to snow.

Illustration by Jane Frances Latorza | FORWARD Staff Artist

24/12/2024

Ho ho ho, Josenians!

Have you received a Christmas greeting from that special someone yet?

If not, why wait? Be bold and make the first move to share the love this season of giving!

It’s never too late to spread a little holiday cheer and maybe even spark something magical this season.

Illustration by Hannah Vanessa Mondilla | FORWARD Staff Artist

Layout by Kirsten Leanne Roble | FORWARD Staff Artist

23/12/2024

Tonight, we bring you stories about the 40th University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) Week and activities that made a mark during the first semester of the Academic Year 2024-2025.

Don’t miss out on stories for the Josenian community only here at FORWARD On The Move.

Edited by Raghnall Cena | FORWARD Staff Videographer, Kimberly Tumilap | FORWARD Staff Photographer, Kirsten Leanne Roble & Therese Margarette Racaza | FORWARD Staff Artists

23/12/2024

Jaguars fail Cesafi Vball championship repeat, nab Season 24 silver medal

The University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) Jaguars fell short of defending their throne as Cesafi Men’s Volleyball champions after a dominance by the University of Cebu-Main (UCMN) Webmasters, 1-3, at the University of San Carlos (USC) Main Gymnasium on Sunday, December 21.

The Jaguars’ defeat secured them the Men’s Volleyball tournament silver medal.

Grappling in the first half of the initial set, the Jaguars met a thrilling offense by the Webmasters but somehow managed to successfully mediate their opponent's aggressiveness.

Jaguars’ Erico Blaza, leading the charge as he positioned himself in the forefront, delivered a rejected block touch when Webmasters completely shut down any thumps to their side of the court.

The Webmasters augmented their eight-point lead, 25-17, by maintaining their strong attacks until they clinched the first set.

Subsequently, Webmasters continue to assert a heating momentum with their incredible positioning and discipline.

Jaguars’ Ryan Enojo’s brute-force spikes impaled through the walls of the Webmasters as the team was prompted to strategize in dropping the ball at the center of their opponent's side, which was left unguarded.

Moreover, the Jaguars controlled the match, capitalizing on the approach that made them earn a set, 25-22.

With the close game in the previous set, Webmasters’ Quiades Labos’ strong hits made the Jaguars dig deep defensively, paving the way for them to initiate other swings.

The Jaguars’ valiant stand left them deciphering to recover from the commanding lead of Webmasters, 12-25, in the following set.

Further, the Jaguars aimed to tie the game, hoping for a fifth set, but their errors cost them, leading the Webmasters’ path to the gold medal, 25-22, after the latter’s 21-year drought of failing to enter the final scene in the said tournament.

Jaguars’ Marco Pascobello reflected on the decisive defeat, seeing a silver lining as he acknowledged that the team struggled with the blockings.

“Makaluya siya (referring to the results of the game) pero sige lang i-take advantage namo ni as an opportunity para mo-improve. Nakahibaw nami unsa among kuwang jod. Hopefully sa next season ma-improve namo among kuwang,” Pascobello said.

Meanwhile, Cesafi announced the best players of the match, highlighting Chris John Pastor, who was awarded Best Middle Blocker, Blaza as the Best Opposite Spiker, and Enojo as the Best Second Spiker.

via Louise Lambiquit | FORWARD Staff Writer

Photos Courtesy: Narvie Klaryzze Borja | FORWARD Staff Artist

23/12/2024

IN PHOTOS: Josenian cadets from the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) assembled for the Presentation of Sponsors (POS) at the University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) Coliseum on Saturday, December 21.

Together with the cadets’ parents and other visitors present, the pinning of sponsors and formal marching transpired as the event began.

Meanwhile, the service was concluded by an inspirational message delivered by the guest of honor, Colonel Ricky N. Parcon, INF (GSC) PA.

via Kristianna Amor Tagsip | FORWARD Staff Writer

Photos Courtesy: Kimberly Tumilap | FORWARD Staff Photographer

23/12/2024

Lady Jaguars bring home 3rd place in Cesafi 24 Women’s Vball

The University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) Lady Jaguars secured third place in the Cesafi 24 Women’s Volleyball as they shut out the Cebu Institute of Technology-University (CIT-U) Lady Wildcats, 3-0, during the battle for third at the University of San Carlos (USC) Main Gymnasium on Sunday, December 22.

A heated exchange of spikes between Lady Jaguars’ Open Spiker Bianca Ordoña and the Lady Wildcats in the first set kept the scores close for both teams.

However, several errors and attack mistakes from the Lady Wildcats allowed the Lady Jaguars to edge them out and take the first set, 25-22.

Lady Jaguars’ Open Spiker Alyssa Bernadette Emboy delivered explosive spikes that left the Lady Wildcats’ defense scrambling, securing the second set with a score of 25-16.

In the third set, Middle Blocker Renalyn Mamac executed towering blocks, leaving the team impenetrable and securing their win, 25-18, in the final set.

Mamac highlighted how the team stayed focused throughout the game.

“Gi-aim lang namo ang third karon kay wala namo nakuha ang finals kay naay gamay nga [kulang] sa pagkahi-usa. So, karon gihatagan namo'g importance ang presence of mind ug pagkahi-usa,” she said.

Despite falling short in the semifinals against the University of Southern Philippines Foundation (USPF) Lady Panthers, the Lady Jaguars capped off the season with a bronze and a perfect 7-0 elimination round record, solidifying their place among Cesafi’s participating university volleyball teams.

via John Kherwin Pansacala | FORWARD Staff Writer

Photos Courtesy: Sienna Rio Young | FORWARD Staff Artist

22/12/2024

Jaguars overcome Wildcats, aim back-to-back championship

The University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) Jaguars defeated the Cebu Institute of Technology-University (CIT-U) Wildcats, 3-2, in the hard-fought Cesafi 24 Volleyball semifinals at the University of San Carlos (USC) Main Gymnasium on Saturday, December 21.

The match started with the Jaguars struggling to find their rhythm against the Wildcats’ relentless offense. Despite breaking through their opponent’s solid defensive blocks, the Jaguars narrowly dropped the first set, 24-25.

Determined to bounce back, the Jaguars came out strong in the second set, opening with a commanding six-point lead.

The Wildcats fought back to level the score, but the Jaguars held their ground to claim the set, 25-23.

Each team earned subsequent points throughout the face-off, keeping spectators on edge as the ball bounced between both sides of the court.

Admirable plays from Jaguars’ Erico Blaza and Marco Pascobello assisted the rest of the Jaguars, flying high for the third set, 25-22.

However, the Wildcats refused to back down, dominating the fourth set with renewed intensity and overpowering the defending champions, 13-25, to force a decisive fifth set.

Exhaustion dwelled in the tense atmosphere as the players strived in the final tiebreaker.

In the last set of the night, the Jaguars found themselves in a close call against the Wildcats. Yet, they stayed determined nonetheless, securing their spot in the championship with a nerve-wracking two-point lead, 15-13.

Jaguars’ captain and libero Francis Gabuay praised the Wildcats who were incredibly tough during their rally.

“Kusgan jod sila, no doubt. Atong i-credit sila sa ilahang game karon kay [imagine] naka-five sets sila namo and, of course, pressure sad namo kay kami ang defending champion last year,” he said.

Further, Gabuay expressed his optimism despite the team’s troubles during the initial period of the game.

“Nagka-problema lang mi ganiha sa first ball pero manageable ra man pod. Ayaw i-underestimate ang heart of a champion, basig unsaon pa na, kinsa pa na among suklan, bahala’g unsay mahitabo,” he said.

The Jaguars now prepare to defend their champion title against the University of Cebu-Main (UCMN) Webmasters in the Cesafi 24 Men’s Volleyball finals on December 22, at 5 p.m., at the same venue.

via Ashleah Villono | FORWARD Staff Writer

Photos Courtesy: Narvie Klaryzze Borja | FORWARD Staff

22/12/2024

Lady Jaguars Vball stumble in semifinals, eyes for third

The University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) Lady Jaguars succumbed to the University of Southern Philippines Foundation (USPF) Lady Panthers, 1-3, in the semifinals of the Cesafi 24 Women’s Volleyball match at the University of San Carlos (USC) Main Gymnasium on Saturday, December 21.

The Lady Jaguars initially dominated the first set, with Alyssa Bernadeth Emboy’s thunderous spikes, but a series of errors allowed the Lady Panthers to narrowly edge them 26-28.

In a bid to rebound, the Lady Jaguars responded in the second set with strong rallies and coordination from Emboy and Bianca Ordoño, securing a 25-22 win to tie the match.

In the third set, the Lady Panthers built a six-point lead, and despite Julienne Gadingan’s late-game spikes and efforts to spark a comeback, the Lady Jaguars struggled to regain their rhythm, falling 17-25.

The fourth set saw both teams locked in fierce competition with multiple ties throughout, but service and net touch errors cost the Lady Jaguars, ending the set and match at 22-25.

Meanwhile, Head Coach Roldan Potot acknowledged the team’s performance as “disoriented and unorganized,” admitting that the mounting pressure to reach the finals led to a series of costly mistakes.

“Mao nay ginaingon nako na dili gyud to para sa atoa siguro, nga this year nga makabalik unta ta, nga ma comeback nato ang pagka-champion nato two years ago,” he said.

Potot also shared his hopes for the Lady Jaguars to finish strong and secure third place in their upcoming battle for third against the Cebu Institute of Technology-University (CIT-U) Lady Wildcats on December 22 at 10 a.m., at the same venue.

via Krisha Faye Gascon | FORWARD Staff Writer

Photos Courtesy: Khen Fernandez | FORWARD Staff Artist

21/12/2024

JUST IN: The University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) Jaguars secure their spot in the finals after a thrilling victory against the Cebu Institute of Technology (CIT-U) Wildcats, 3-2, in the Cesafi 24 Men’s Volleyball semifinals match at the University of San Carlos (USC) Main Gymnasium on Saturday, December 21.

via Ashleah Villono | FORWARD Staff Writer

20/12/2024

What? Like, it’s hard?

Time to wrap up all your hard work for this semester, Josenians!

Let’s end this chapter with pride and enthusiasm as we temporarily bid goodbye to one another for the well-deserved rest, relaxation, and celebration.

See you next year!

Illustration by Khen Fernandez | FORWARD Staff Artist & Kimberly Tumilap | FORWARD Staff Photographer

20/12/2024

LOOK: Twists and shouts from the Vice President for Finance and Accounting Office staff and scholars graced the opening part of the Kasadya 2024’s sixth day countdown at the Main Campus Lobby on Thursday, December 19.

It was followed by heart-warming gimmicks from the administrative staff, maintenance personnel, and scholars of the Property Administration Office (PAO), which showcased Filipino solidarity in celebrating the holiday season.

via Sharry Cuizon | FORWARD Staff Writer

Photos Courtesy: Raghnall Cena | FORWARD Staff Videographer & Narvie Klaryzze Borja | FORWARD Staff Artist

20/12/2024

It’s the final stretch, Josenians!

Just 5 days to go and every second brings us closer to the celebration we’ve all been waiting.

Make the most out of your holidays as you gather with your family and friends to witness the most wonderful time of the year!

Illustration and Layout by Narvie Klaryzze Borja | FORWARD Staff Artist

19/12/2024

LOOK: The University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) Main Lobby came alive with a vibrant blend of Christmas medleys and Korean Pop (K-Pop) carols, alongside dance presentations inspired by Christmas and Barbie themes on Wednesday, December 18.

The performances were delivered by students from the School of Computer Studies (SCS) and the School of Education (SED) as part of the University's “Kasadya” festivities one week before Christmas.

via Maria Cristina Lamug | FORWARD Staff Writer

Photos Courtesy: Krista Marie Yaoyao & Narvie Klaryzze Borja | FORWARD Staff Artists

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[VOX POP] This October 5, we commemorate World Teacher’s Day. Through the students’ challenges and triumphs, these figures have been aiding us with their passion and patience in teaching. With that, we asked the University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) professors: What is the best and worst thing about being a teacher? Shot by Ginelle Madelo | FORWARD Probationary Photographer Edited by Kirsten Leanne Roble | FORWARD Probationary Artist

Revisit the 40th anniversary celebration of the University of San Jose-Recoletos’ (USJ-R) university status and the introduction of its new vision, mission, and redefined core values. Here is Trixcy Clar for the comeback episode of FORWARD On The Go. Video by Raghnall Cena & Hanzrei Nikolai Encabo | FORWARD Probationary Videographers

[VOX POP] With the three-day 2024 Bar Exams officially wrapping up last Sunday, September 15, we asked the examinees to share how will they reward themselves after taking the exam. Join us as these aspiring lawyers share their thoughts and emotions after completing the arduous journey of the exam. Video by Hanzrei Nikolai Encabo | FORWARD Probationary Videographer

[VOX POP] Josenians, the Preliminary Examinations of the 1st semester are fast approaching! It's time to lock in, stay focused, and aim for that perfect uno. With that in mind, what are some of your pre-examination rituals that help you prepare or stay focused? Video by Raghnall Cena | FORWARD Probationary Videographer

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Established in 1947, FORWARD, the official student publication of the University of San Jose – Recoletos, is the oldest student publication in Cebu. For more than 60 years, FORWARD Publications has been publishing articles to enhance students’ social and political awareness, encourage critical thinking, help mold public opinion, and convey students’ rights and responsibilities in the university and in the society as a whole. FORWARD Publications is a brew of students who are skaters, bookworms, rocktivists, stylists, obsessive-compulsives, etc. This group of students who produce the FORWARD magazine adheres to journalism ethics – verifying and confirming facts before writing articles. These people agree that creativity and accuracy go together. For them, credibility is the greatest treasure journalists could ever have and the world ends when they lose it by carelessness and stupidity. They have to be liable to every action they make. Why do these group of students do such things? It is because they believe that this is their contribution to the country, no matter how small, no matter how ridiculous and no matter how irrelevant it is to some. They want to make students aware that they are not living in a perfect world but in a world where they can do something. FORWARD Publications is located at Ground Floor, San Agustin Building, University of San Jose – Recoletos, Magallanes Street, 6000 Cebu City, Philippines. For comments, reactions, suggestions, and contributions, do contact us at (032) 253-7900 loc. 381 or e-mail us at [email protected].

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