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Indian sports wrap, April 25: Abhay Singh loses to former world No 1 Gawad in Zurich thriller

SQUASH Abhay Singh loses to former world No 1 Gawad in Zurich thriller India’s Abhay Singh lost to Egyptian former World No. 1 and world champion Karim Gawad in a thriller in the men’s quarterfinals of the Grasshopper Cup, a PSA Gold-level event, in Zurich. World No 24 Singh recovered from 6-0 down to force the opening game into tie-break, and went toe-to-toe with world No 4 Gawad in the second,…

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Pagmamahalan at Bukluran

Setyembre 8, 2024 - Isang Araw ng Pagmamahalan at Pagbubukluran.

Taon-taon na lang, sa tuwing may proseso ng Gawad, parati akong hindi nakakadalo ng Bukluran. Parating nagkakataon na may sakit ako kapag ginaganap ito. Simula pa noong unang taon ng paglilingkod ng aming batch, hindi ko pa nagawang makadalo. Sa mga kwento na lang ako nakakasagap ng mga kaganapan. Parati kong naririnig na maraming palaro ng lahi ang ginagawa. Sabi ko pa noon, wala naman akong masyadong namimiss dahil lahat ng iyon ay nagawa ko na rin sa aking buhay.

Hindi ko na sana dadaluhan ang gawain ng Gawad dahil hindi maganda ang aking pakiramdam noong mga nakaraang araw. Noong dumating ang Sabado, mas nabalot lang ako ng kalungkutan kaya mas pinili kong magpahinga at wag nang mag-isip ng kung anu pa man. Ngunit, pinilit ko pa rin ang sarili kong dumalo. Nagtiwala ako sa proseso, at naniwala na kapag ako'y dumalo at nakibahagi, magiging masaya ako. Makakalimutan ko ng panandalian ang aking mga pinagdadaanan at makakapagpahinga.

Sa umaga pa lang, puno na kami ng gawain. Laro dito, laro doon. Cheer dito, cheer doon. Sumakit na ang katawan ko sa walang humpay na paglalaro. Nawala na rin ang boses ko sa walang tigil na pag-cheer para sa aming grupo. At sa bawat kwentuhan, bawat tawanan, naramdaman ko ang saya. Ganun naman parati kapag nasa Gawad ka. Hindi man kayo parating nagkikita o nag-uusap, may pamilya kang babalikan—buong puso at bukas kamay kang tatanggapin at bibigyan ng yakap, lalo na sa panahon na kailangang-kailangan mo.

Ngunit ang pinakanagustuhan ko at pinasasalamatan ko, ay walang nagbanggit sa akin kung ano ang nangyari matapos ang araw ng Bukluran. Hindi ko lubos akalain na sa simpleng papel na ibibigay sa iyo ay tutulo ang luha mo. Sa simpleng papel na iaabot sa iyo, makakakuha ka ng kakampi, mararamdaman mo ang pagmamahal. Ang damdaming ito ay napakatindi—ang pakiramdam na may mga taong nagmamahal sa akin kahit na minsan ay dumarating sa puntong hindi ko na mahal ang sarili ko.

Salamat sa pag-appreciate sa mga bagay na ginagawa ko. Salamat na kahit sa simpleng pagngiti ko ay na-appreciate ninyo iyon. Sa Gawad, natutunan kong may mga taong magpaparamdam sa iyo na mahalaga ka. Na ikaw, na minsan kinukwestyon ang katayuan mo sa buhay, ay pwede palang maging inspirasyon sa iba, maging idolo, at mahalin pa rin.

Sa bawat taon ng aking pagdalo sa Gawad, natutunan kong parating magtitiwala sa proseso nito. Parating babalikan ang tahanan ng Gawad. Parating mamahalin ang mga kapatid na kasama rito.

Salamat. Patawad. Mahal ko kayo.

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Pagbalik ng Liwanag, Pagbalik sa Tahanan

Sa buhay natin sa mundo, may mga pagkakataong kinakailangan nating timbangin ang mga bagay-bagay, kailangang unahin ang sarili para sa mas malalim na pangarap. Kadalasan, kinakailangan nating lumisan upang bigyang daan ang mga pagkakataon para sa sarili, sa pamilya, at sa bayan.

Humigit-kumulang anim na taon ang lumipas bago ako muling nakabalik sa tahanan na minsan nang kumupkop sa akin—ang Tahanan ng mga Namumukod-Tangi. Sa dami ng dapat kong unahin at sa lawak ng mga pangarap na nais kong maisakatuparan, pinili ko munang ituon ang aking pansin sa aking sarili. Hindi ito nangangahulugang iniwan ko ang samahan, dahil kahit saan man ako magpunta ay tangan-tangan ko ang mga aral. Ngunit, hindi ako nakabalik dahil mas marami akong dapat unahin.

Sa pagpasok pa lamang ng taon na ito, sinubok na ang aking katatagan. Dumating ako sa puntong akala ko ay hindi ko na kakayanin. Sobrang nadurog ang puso ko—nawasak, nasaktan. Inakala ko na hindi na ako magmamahal muli. Napunta ako sa pinakamahirap at pinakamadilim na bahagi ng aking buhay, at di ko alam ang gagawin; nawala ang liwanag na AKO.

Subalit, sa di inaasahang pagkakataon, nakita ko muli ang Liwanag. Liwanag na nagbigay daan upang mapawi ang kalungkutan; liwanag na naging gabay pabalik sa tahanan; at liwanag na nagligtas sa akin sa pagkakalunod sa mga emosyon na hindi ko maipaliwanag.

Salamat sa pagkakataong makapaglingkod muli. Salamat sa pagpapahalaga sa akin bilang isang Kuya sa organisasyon. Salamat sa pagbibigay-daan upang muling makilala ang namumukod-tanging AKO. Ngumiti muli ako, nanabik ng muli, at napuno ng pag-ibig ang aking puso.

Gaya ng liriko sa aking paboritong kanta ng samahan:

"Kailanman sa iyong lilim, ako ay babalik, Pagkat hiwaga mo kahit saan ay hahanap-hanapin, Ikaw ang saksi sa aking pagkatao, Sa kanlungan mo nahubog ang isang ako."

Kahit gaano ka pa katagal nawala, kahit gaano katagal na panahon pa ang lumipas, muli't muli, lagi't lagi kang babalik sa tahanan na iyong minahal.

Salamat sa inyo. Patawad sa mga pagkukulang ko. Mahal ko kayo.

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The Habitus in BINHI

Last March 9, 2019, I had a beautiful Area Engagement in Gawad Kalinga Molave. This was part of the BINHI program of the Ateneo. Our group was led by Ms. Alay Gerlock-Barretto. Prior the Area Engagement, we had an Integration Workshop to prepare us. At first, I only knew two or three individuals in the group so it became a good place to meet new friends and gain new acquaintances. Hence, when the Area Engagement came, we were already comfortable with one another and it was no longer difficult to interact with the community as one group. In the Area Engagement, I was able to meet a lot of kids. Although I have a four-year-old brother, I am not very fond of kids. Nonetheless, I had fun with them because they were friendly and “malambing” to us. One event that struck me the most was when a kid offered to give me his pogs after knowing that I play them. He told me that I can have them and that he’ll just save up to buy pogs for himself in the future. We only met for a few minutes that time, but he was already offering me his prized possessions. I was very touched. In addition, I also spent time with a specific family. We talked and I learned a lot about their family dynamics, rules, and beliefs. I clearly remember that the husband emphasized that he chose to leave the province and live in Manila because he thinks that the education and opportunities in Manila are far better than those in the province. This gave me a new perspective regarding the current socio-political issues in our country.

Habitus is a complex concept by Pierre Bourdieu. According to Swartz (2002), habitus is composed of “deeply internalized dispositions, schemas, competencies, and lifestyle preferences.” Gawad Kalinga Molave can be described as having a class habitus, which may be parallel to the “antipretentious ignorance and conformity” class habitus within the working class described by Swartz (2002). The families living in Gawad Kalinga Molave are those that were illegally living in the area many years ago. In fact, they were referred to as “squatters” before. When Gawad Kalinga Foundation came and helped, the families were given better-looking, more durable homes that made them interact with one another more often, which resulted to a more specific Gawad Kalinga Molave community. The family that I interacted with were not very particular with their finances as long as they have enough for their basic needs. This is exhibited in the low prices they sell their street food products. They were selling the squid balls at PhP 1.00 each, which shocked me since I normally buy it at PhP 3.00 per piece. When I asked the wife why they sell them at such low prices, she said that the buyers are just kids who barely have enough money. The wife said that she is not really aiming to get a huge profit, but just to have something to be busy with while she waits for her kids to come home from school. This is conformity in an environment that mostly share the same amount of incomes and worry of the same expenses. Numerous children in the area were not yet in school despite being aged five or six. This is in contrast to what the wife said to me. She said that their family values education. It is probable, therefore, that not everyone in the area have the means to send their kids to school. Finally, I noticed that most of the kids in the area were very active in playing outdoor games. This may be a way for the children to informally acquire the disposition of habitus.

When I went to Gawad Kalinga Molave, I can describe my habitus as professional habitus, especially because I went with my fellow Ateneans. Most of us are from the upper class of society, with the majority speaking English at all times. Most of us have the material and cultural means to access prestigious activities. Most of us are not very particular with finances because we know that we have more than enough. Some of us were not comfortable in playing outdoor games with the children because of the lack of prior interaction with them. Nonetheless, in a more personal level, I can describe my habitus as slightly similar to those in Gawad Kalinga Molave. I come from a low-income family but was able to study in good institutions through scholarships. As such, I am able to relate to the two predominant habitus that existed during our visit–those of Gawad Kalinga Molave and of the Ateneo.

There are several differences and few similarities between the two habitus. This can be primarily attributed to the difference in social class from which the two habitus are based. They have contrasting competencies, lifestyle preferences, and expectations. Further, the age gap between the members of the groups may also be a factor. The Ateneo group were teenagers and were not used to a place like Gawad Kalinga Molave. On the other hand, the Gawad Kalinga Molave community is comprised of individuals of varying age groups. There were infants, kids, teenagers, and adults. Further, Swartz (2002) emphasized that “habitus gives practices a particular manner or style.” The members of Gawad Kalinga Molave can be identified as balanced, while some of the visitors from the Ateneo can be described as awkward. In spite of these, it was noticeable that both habitus were similar in terms of the belief on the need for good education, and of actions that reflect one’s values (i.e., honesty, hospitality). Further, they were both flexible in terms of lifestyle during that time.

Reference:

Swartz, David (2002). The Sociology of Habit: The Perspective of Pierre Bourdieu. The Occupational Therapy Journal of Research.

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