TOP TEN BAR EXAM 2010!

Cesareo Antonio S. Singzon Jr., who graduated valedictorian from the Ateneo Law School, did not expect to top the 2010 Bar examinations. 

The Supreme Court on Thursday afternoon announced that only 982 out of 4,847 examinees passed the exams, a passing rate of 20.26 percent, the second lowest in a decade.

Last year’s Bar examinations were marred by a grenade-throwing incident that injured some 50 people and was blamed on warring fraternities.

In a phone interview, Singzon said he did not expect to top the Bar exams even if he was valedictorian. 

“Honestly, I did not expect it. They said I was number one in Ateneo, so I can make it as number one here. I didn’t expect it because it’s very difficult, especially the Remedial Law part," Singzon said. 

Asked what his plans now after passing arguably the most difficult of professional licensure exams, Singzon said he plans to study abroad to earn his Master of Laws degree. 

He said he made a lot of sacrifices so he can pass the Bar. “I knew in the end, eventually, my sacrifices paid off." 

Top 10

The others who made it to the Top 10 are: 

2. Filemon Ray L. Javier, Ateneo de Manila University, 86.850

3. Paolo Carlo C. Tolentino, Arellano University, 86.800

4. Janette R. Ancog, Ateneo de Davao University, 85.900

5. Johanna Sunga, ADMU, 85.850

6. Krizelle Marie F. Poblacion, University of the Philippines, 85.650

7. Maria Christina C. Ortua, UP, and Krystal Lyn T. Uy, UP, 85.50

8. Johanna Eileen M. Capones, UP, 84.800

9. Wiliam Benson S. Gan, ADMU, 84.750

10. Glenn C. Carampatana, University of San carlos, and Darren L. Salipsip, Arellano University, 84.550

Of the 10, four came from the Ateneo Law School, four from the UP College of Law, two from the Arellano University, and one each from the Ateneo de Davao University and the University of San Carlos. 

1. Cesareo Antonio S. Singzon Jr Ateneo de Manila University 89.000	2. Filemon Ray L. Javier Ateneo de Manila University 86.850	3. Paolo Carlo C. Tolentino Arellano University 86.800
4. Janette R. Ancog Ateneo de Davao University 85.900	5. Johanna Sunga Ateneo de Manila University 85.850	6. Krizelle Marie F. Poblacion University of the Philippines 85.650
7. Maria Christina C. Ortua University of the Philippines 85.50	7. Krystal Lyn T. Uy University of the Philippines 85.50	8. Johanna Eileen M. Capones University of the Philippines 84.800
9. Wiliam Benson S. Gan Ateneo de Manila University 84.750	10. Glenn C. Carampatana University of San Carlos 84.550	10. Darren L. Salipsip Arellano University 84.550

Disciplining Kids

by: Ica Velarde

Where is the Love?

      I strongly disagree with the use of ironfist in disciplining children. The things that one parent would want to establish such as respect and discipline will not be enforced any better but will be degraded in some way. I believe so because a child will not understand eventually the purpose of hitting him or her. Any person who is it hit or bruised by another will not deliver respect to the later, simply because a person naturally knows that hitting is nowhere near the exercise of love we were introduced to. Another point that I strongly believe in that instead of respect and discipline (or whatever it is that parent wants to enforce) fear would be instilled in the child. This fear will lead to more unwanted things, like dishonesty, rebellion, lack of respect and unruly discipline. We do not want that right? Therefore ironfist shall be abolished as a medium of parenting. As parents, a couple must serve as a good example to their children and I do not think that hitting or punishing your children physically would do that job. Being a parent is not just a job, it’s a sacrifice one has to take and one has to exercise with love.

Just Like Dad

By Jeremy Santos Sr E

In the past, when people ask me what I want to be when I grow up, I would always answer specifically,
 like, “I want to be a musician with my own recording label”, or, “I want to be a manager in my own
 advertising company.” Although my answers are specific, and I would usually say it with conviction,
 and I know that these things are where my strengths are, I would always have that feeling of uncertainty,
 and start to ask myself, “is this really what I want?”, or “will I be content when I do this?”

These uncertainties became a problem when I needed to apply for college. I used to be so sure of what
 I wanted to be, but now, I was starting to doubt myself.

Every other Saturday, I would go with my parents to a Gawad Kalinga site in Taguig where they are
 caretakers in that area. I see them planning projects, and befriending the beneficiaries there, and I can
 see that through their missionary work, they give these people hope, and love.

That was when I realized, I want to be just like my dad. He always tells me to open my heart to what
 God would want for me, but now I realized that this is what he did. He is a VP in marketing and Sales
 in their company, and at the same time, he does missionary work in GK and he and my mom are
 member in the Couples for Christ Community. He he is surrounded by the people he loves, and at
the same time, he shares the love, given to Him by God, and shares it to the people in society who
 need it the most. I cannot think of anything more rewarding than this.

I used to be uncertain of what I want to be when I grow up. But now I realized

Baby blankets as gifts

By:cloyd uyson
If you are asked by a close relative or a friend to stand as a godfather or godmother to his or her infant, your foremost preoccupation would be the special gift that you will bring during the baptism of your said godchild. As you think about what will be a good if not the best present for a newborn baby, the following suggestions may be of help. Well, the usual baby gift items may include mittens, shoes, and clothes. But the best gift you can ever give to a new born baby who may happen to be your godchild can definitely be the baby blankets. Why? Simply because these blankets are more practical to give and they will surely be used by the baby himself or herself. Baby blankets are not only for fashion but they are also for the baby’s protection from all harm and discomfort such as the cold weather. Among the most basic types of baby blankets are the following:

Embroidered baby blankets: This is the most bought type of baby blankets as a gift. You can actually use this idea to make yourbaby blanket gift more personalized and more unique compared to other blankets. You can embroider the name of the baby in the side or at the center of the blanket.
Blanket cake: This stylish gift packaging of a blanket is really in demand in today’s generation. It is attractive because of the different colors of blankets that are being used.

Knitted baby blanket: This type of baby blanket is suited for winter or cold days. Because of its thick fabric, babies are really protected from the cold weather.
Patched Baby Blanket: Patch baby blankets are one of the cutest style or pattern of baby blankets. You can actually visit some stores who offer this kind of service, and in reality you can also select what pattern they will be doing for the blanket that you have chosen.

Quilt baby blankets: Quilt blankets are best for a baby who seems sickly or has a low immune system. You can give this to them in order for them to be protected from the cold weather.

In conclusion, there are so many ways on how to make your gift or present a unique one. All you need is to have a creative mind and a fashionable taste. Blankets for babies are really important because it’s what they make them safe from the hazardous substances in their environment. For babies, blankets are their guard from the illnesses that are in their surroundings. Babies need blankets to protect them from the unpredictable changing of weather. So, with this, baby blankets are obviously the best gift for new born babies.

baby ram, one of the twins i love the most

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