STORIES TOLD, LESSONS TAUGHT, GLORY CELEBRATED

By John Edward Dominique Dela Paz Dalida
Teodoro Valencia Outstanding Campus Journalist (2008)
The Makati Science Vision editor in chief (2007-2008)


One of the Seven Best School Papers in the Philippines

Stories told. Lessons taught. Glory celebrated.

This is what The Makati Science Vision, the official student publication of the Makati Science High School, has done for its past 11 years of serving the academic community under a culture of excellence in the growing craft of campus journalism.

True to its undying anthem, The Makati Science Vision has indeed touched the lives of its readers through heartfelt stories of absolute love and annihilating hate, of true friendship and desolating enmity, of hard-won victory and life-changing loss, of burning passion and exulting splendor.

Its 20 pages of touching stories and commentaries give meaning to man’s living: man as God’s creation, man as his own master, man as part of a nation, and man as inhabitant of the world.

The news section relives the events that helped mould what the Makati Science and its students are now. It tells what happened, what is happening, and what will happen in and around the campus, as it believes that factual information is the key to success and that factual information can only be obtained through truthful, accurate, balanced, and objective reporting. It also provides data for readers regarding the heated debate on the influence of the mass media on the youth through its Fourth year studes watch too much TV, survey says.

The opinion section voices out the unfathomable depths of the human heart, mind, and soul. If the news section tells what it sees, the opinion section tells what it thinks about what it sees. The outrage caused by different occurrences in the country, such as the inexplicable death of a 12-year-old girl who was believed to have committed suicide out of poverty and the degrading and disgraceful circus acts of politicians in the political jungle, are being commented on—either justified or criticized—based on the authors’ point of views.

The features section endorses the many facets of living. It portrays the vibrant colors of life as a Filipino through the comparison of two museums—one antiquated and one contemporary—in Museum Hopping and through the citation of icons that distinguishes a Filipino from the rest of the world through Heritage: 101 Filipino Icons.

It also attributes man’s morality and spirituality through Acts of Random Kindness: A Movie Review of Tom Shadyac’s Evan Almighty. However, it encourages the readers to face society's reality in A Dangerous Flower in A World of Shame and Greediness. Moreover, it emphasizes man’s place in the modern world as a steward of God’s creations through One World, One Promise and as a promoter of truth and technology in Blog, Blogger, Blogging and From Xerex to De Quiros: A Discourse on the News Paper Industry in the Philippines.

The literary section brings out the hope living deep within the human soul through accounts of fortitude in times of grievance—be it losing a mother, a sister, a teacher, a friend, or someone whom you dearly loves. It tells that no matter what the loss is, there is still hope and one God who consoles the depressed because life would never be life if there is no death. It shows the glory and miracle amid a time of troubles and darkness.

The science and health section gives information on the role of science and technology in modern daily living. It also gives tips on how students should live healthy lifestyles. It also gave attention to the growing campaign against global warming.

The sports section exalts victories and defeats—the sweet victories that are worked on hardly and the bittersweet defeats that will serve as a stepping stone to triumph—through narratives of incidents in the field of sports. It tells how one should lead his life in His Own Captain, man as the master of himself to God. On the other hand, it also tells how environment can affect one’s performance in Cold Truth of Reality.

The Makati Science Vision is maka-Diyos, makapamilya, makatotohanan, makabayan, at makakalikasan.

Truly, The Makati Science Vision has lived its maxim. Stories to tell. Lessons to teach. Glory to celebrate.