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MISSION STATEMENT

To unite the Filipino students within the Rutgers

community by establishing solidarity on the basis of

a common heritage, to educate the Rutgers

community on various aspects of the Philippine

culture, to provide information of current

socioeconomic and political conditions about the

Philippines, and to provide services and programs

that will be beneficial to Filipinos both within and

outside the Rutgers community.

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VOLUNTEER FOR BATTLE GET INVOLVED AT BATTLE OF THE BARRIOS (2/28)!

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Battle of the Barrios is quickly approaching! We need volunteers

to help out with the preparation of our skit! If you are interested

in signing up and helping out our team, please fill out the Google

form on the RAPS Facebook Page! If you have any questions,

please feel free to contact any E-board member!

We need volunteers for the following committees:

-School Liasons

-Sponsors, Vendors, & Charity

-PR/Marketing

-Fundraising

-Skit

-Audio

-Costumes

-Props

Get involved with your RAPS family!

RAPS RECAPS CHECK OUT WHAT WE’VE BEEN UP TO THIS SEMESTER

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CONGRATS ANN CLAIRE FOR

WINNING WANNA CANTA! KASSIE SOLDEVILLA REPS RAPS @ MS. PI!

SPRING GIM UR’S VALEN-GRAMS

CONGRATS KASSIE! SPRING GIM

POPE FRANCIS IN THE PHILIPPINES

BY — KATRINA ILEDAN

MANILA: Pope Francis’ recent visit to the

Philippines in January captured the hearts

and minds of Filipinos. The Philippines, the

only Catholic-majority nation in Asia,

needed the charismatic pope to inspire

collective spiritual rejuvenation and en-

courage sustained political reform. Pope

Francis has swiftly emerged as an adored

religious figure in modern history. The Pope highlighted three main

issues that needed to gain attention in the Philippines: ending sys-

tematic corruption and social injustice, tackling climate change,

and exercising responsible parenthood. Pope Francis urged the

country’s leadership and larger society to make a strong effort to

reject every form of corruption since it diverts resources from the

poor. He wanted everyone to feel included in the community.

Motivated to uplift the spirit of those affected by the devastating

super-typhoon Haiyan, Pope Francis also visited the central Visa-

yan Islands despite the heavy rain and winds. Since the Philip-

pines is one of the countries most vulnerable to climate change,

Pope Francis humbly addressed his views on how climate change

is mostly human-induced. The Pope also discussed the national

debate over the Reproductive Health bill that was passed in late

2013, which mandates that the state should assist citizens in gain-

ing access to contraceptives and other means of responsible

parenthood. Since the Philippines has one of the fastest popula-

tion growth rates in the world, he implored Catholics to make re-

sponsible decisions concerning parenthood. The Pope left a

huge impression on the country and inspired millions of Catholics

to stand by their faith.

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LOVE HOROSCOPES 100% ACCURATE

ARIES (3/21-4/19): If someone’s got you up all night

and all you’re singing is love songs, tell the person who

you’re crushing on how you really feel! Take initiative

before the perfect moment slips away!

TAURUS (4/20-5/20): Let your significant other know

that you are ready to go! Be upfront about your rela-

tionship status, don’t be childish. Are you dating? Are

you best friends? Are you something in between that?

GEMINI (5/21-6/21): Try not to worry about the peo-

ple who don’t worry about you. They aren’t worth your

time and you deserve better! Remember, b*tches

ain’t sh!t but h03$ and tricks.

CANCER (6/22-7/22): Add some adventure into your

love life. Just drop down and get your eagle on or

maybe you could stare up at the stars and put the

Beatles on.

LEO (7/23-8/22): TREAT YO SELF this Valentine’s Day!

Tonight will be your night, go get you some lobsters

and shrimp! You smart and you know it, I get it, I get it,

you out do these pimps. Your lucky color this month is

red.

VIRGO (8/23-9/22): Spend Valentine’s Day with your

day one S Q U A D! Ain’t nobody messin’ with your

clique.

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LOVE HOROSCOPES 100% ACCURATE

LIBRA (9/23-10/22): Someone has got their eyes on

you, since you’re everything that they see. Your secret

admirer wants your high love and emotion endlessly!

Your lucky numbers are 2, 15, and 420.

SCORPIO (10/23-11/21): Be bold and brave with your

love life. It’s your turn to make the first move. Don’t

give someone the wrong impression, if you need love

and affection. Your lucky number this month is 7.

SAGITTARIUS (11/22-12/21): You are beautiful inside

and out! Sweatpants, hair tied, chillin’ with no makeup

on. That’s when you the prettiest, I hope that you

don’t take it wrong.

CAPRICORN (12/22-1/19): If you see your crush go up

and say “Excuse me, you’re one hell of a guy. I mean

my-my-my-my you’re like pelican fly. I mean your so

shy and I’m loving your type.” You’ll make their heart

go boom-ba-doom-boom-boom-ba-doom-boom-

bass!

AQUARIUS (1/20-2/18): You’ll find the Jay-Z to your Be-

yonce this month! Don’t be surprised if you’ll be crazy

in love!

PISCES (2/19-3/20): Even if you ain’t got no type, bad

b*tches are definitely not for you. Take caution with

your current love interest. Your lucky color this month is

black.