Scholarship Opportunities

by Jliane A. Perdiguez
School subjects are tough, so is our school bills Anonymous SFAC student says. Our school offers
various scholarship to lighten the weight of the accounts of each students. The Office of the Vice President for
External Affairs is looking for Grade 11 College level students to join the SPES scholarship for the next semester.
They opened 60 slots but there are still open position for interested students. Another is the Boardwalk companys
scholarship, it will only be needing the students resume and presence on its office to have an interview .Lastly, the
CHED Scholarship. The external Affairs Office encourages students to avail scholarships and be part of it to lessen
the school bills. The secretary will be entertaining students who are interested to join, Mondays Fridays (9:00 5:00
pm). The list of requirements will be given if one would want and visit the office to obtain those. The External Office
welcomes students who are passionate and goal oriented in terms of striving hard to finish college. Bills may be
hindrances but it will teach each students who are suffering from financial instability learn that fruit tastes sweeter
when you strive hard to grow it healthily with hands that work hard.

To that Weary Soul

by Romela Cris Pearanda
Clear fears flowing from your eyes
No dont wipe it, its okay
Let all heart aches go
Free yourself from pain
Stop biting your lips,
It will only cause another pain
Open your mouth and shout
Let the world hear your distress

Stop cutting your arms

Please love yourself
Yes, youre not perfect
You fail sometimes
And thats fine
Everybody has weaknesses
So show yours
Theres nothing to be ashamed of
From those we become strong
Learn how to swim with sadness
Dont ever let it drown you
Believe that it wont stay forever
Believe that all is gonna be okay
Even if nobody really understands
Remember that theres always
A sun that shines for you
A moon and stars that
Accompany you in darkness
And the world that will
Always change the night today.

100 Days of Dutertes Throne

by Kentmark M. De Vera

On the month of October 10, President Duterte mark his 100 th day in office and so for he has made
dramatic progress in the campaign against illegal drugs and corruption. Rudy gets 86% approval, trust
ratings in pulse poll. According to the latest survey by Pulse Asia, nearly 9 in 10 Filipinos expressed
approval and trust in President Duterte. The poll conducted from September 25 to October 1, found 86%
of adult Filipinos approved of the Presidents performance in his first three months in office, while only
three percent disapproved. Eleven percent of them could not say whether they approve or disapprove of

Dutertes work. The President received the highest approval rating in his home region Mindanao at 93%.
It was followed by the Visayas at 88%, balance Luzon at 84% and National Capital Region at 80%.
According to Pulse Asia, among the key developments which dominated the headlines in the days leading
up to the survey and during actual conduct of interviews were the alligations of Edgar Matobato, an
alleged hit man belonging to the so called Davao death squad, that Duterte was involved in the
extrajudicial killing of about 1000 criminal suspects and his political opponents while he was serving as
mayor of Davao City; and the depreciation of the peso against the US dollar.

The PSYCHFEST
by Ma. Ayanna Valle
It was indeed a blessed and fruitful week for the Franciscans as we celebrate our 35th Foundation
Anniversary. Together with the collaboration of our beloved administrators, faculty members as well as the students,
different innovative ideas were given and produce to create such an event that gave excitement to everyone and
obviously we are all entertained. One of the events that really marked to everyone is the booths which were created
by the students, aside from the enjoyment it gives, it also gives benefits to the students who work hard to make it
possible and as for those who joined, of course they will also get prizes or even if they dont get one, atleast they
experienced it and it is a good thing.
One of the participants in creating the said booths are the students in the Liberal Arts or the PSYFRA. These
students proved that they have something to show for and they will not be last in the list. Their booth named
PSYCHFEST, PSYCH which is abbreviated from the word Psychologist and FEST which is the FESTIVAL. The
ideas are really interesting and these students make sure that it will be unique and will be convenient for everyone.
The PSYCHFEST consist of games which are the ring in a bottle, darts, and the canned game. Oh yes ! everyone did
enjoyed and keeps on coming back!. The PSYFRA did a nice job and cheers to them !. It was all made by the
creativity and cooperation of these future Psychometricians to be led by the 4 th year President Aj Vasquias together
with the 3rd year, 2nd year and 1st year students. The success of everyone is simply caused by the heart and

inspiration of the students to giveway for all the blessings that this institution has received, for all the years it existed.
Each and everyone gave their best contribution for the success of booth and they make sure that everyone will be
happy. At the end of the day its not about competing with one another but showing how Franciscans unite for their
goal and how they give their best, expressed themselves and showcased their talents. It will always about the Love
and Respect we have in the school. Again, for the Psychologist students Congratulations ! keep the faith !, and for
everyone who participated in the event, Soar high Franciscans ! Spread Love and Peace to everyone ! Happy 35 th
Foundation Anniversary !