Speech Choir Competition and Awarding

Game of Speaking Skills: Day 2

Speech Choir Competition

and Awarding

Blood Shot Eyes. Trembling Knees. Hyped Up Souls.

                It’s a big day; we’ve waited for this day to come for this is the day that we will set our wings free. I arrived at APC at exactly 5:50, you may be wondering why; the reason why I came that early is because I haven’t slept yet consider the fact that I don’t usually go to school early even if my house is nearby. I’ve been eating my blogs and essays all night long, and my will power doesn’t seem to run out and I can still feel the fire in me, the willingness, and the thirst for victory.

                Before we started with our speech choir, an award was given to my very lovely, smart, and creative block-mate, Manuela Roxas. The speech choir competition haven’t started yet, but our block already won an award, we are not assuming that we are going to win, but we do believe that if we did our best, the chances are high for us to win. We were assigned as the 4th performer in the speech choir, it was alternated, speech choir, then ignite, then speech choir, and so on and so forth. ABMA 153 and 155 were the first performer, and this I tell you, they are the perfect group if you are looking for a kick, they did a perfect jump start for the competition. One down and two more before us. The next performer was also good, but not great (I’m not criticizing their performance, but I wasn’t really satisfied with their performance.) Then there’s ABMA 152,hmp… they also did good. Fast forward to our performance, everyone had their smiles on their faces some have their poker face on. And~ boom! Our AVP started playing, and boom! Everything that happened next was really absurd. Haha! All I can say is that we did our best, and I think (strongly opinionated, I’m sorry) that we did it magnificently.

 

                *Drum roll* another performer from our block started speaking her speech, she’s no other than our very own Gem Bravo. Okay, another fast forward! Our block won several awards, 3^rd place in the speech choir competition, best ERC logo (Manuela Roxas), Public Speaking Competition Champion (Jod Gulle), Ignite Competition (Gem Bravo)

oxas. The speech choir competition haven’t started yet, but our block already won an award, we are not assuming that we are going to win, but we do believe that if we did our best, the chances are high for us to win. We were assigned as the 4th performer in the speech choir, it was alternated, speech choir, then ignite, then speech choir, and so on and so forth. ABMA 153 and 155 were the first performer, and this I tell you, they are the perfect group if you are looking for a kick, they did a perfect jump start for the competition. One down and two more before us. The next performer was also good, but not great (I’m not criticizing their performance, but I wasn’t really satisfied with their performance.) Then there’s ABMA 152,hmp… they also did good. Fast forward to our performance, everyone had their smiles on their faces some have their poker face on. And~ boom! Our AVP started playing, and boom! Everything that happened next was really absurd. Haha! All I can say is that we did our best, and I think (strongly opinionated, I’m sorry) that we did it magnificently.

                *Drum roll* another performer from our block started speaking her speech, she’s no other than our very own Gem Bravo. Okay, another fast forward! Our block won several awards, 3^rd place in the speech choir competition, best ERC logo (Manuela Roxas), Public Speaking Competition Champion (Jod Gulle), Ignite Competition (Gem Bravo)

Public Speaking Competition

Game of Speaking Skills: Day 1

Another day to remember and might as well mark it on my calendar.

                It’s just another normal day, hot temperature, few students because it’s a Wednesday. All of us were on chill mode, except for the public speaking contestants. It was a Wednesday, and the only class we have on that day is APPROJ, and we all know that we ABMA students aren’t that much obliged to attend the class because the SoMA Week is done. It was supposed to be our rest day (assumption only.) the fact that attendance isn’t necessary, me and my block-mates went to school and go straight ahead to the auditorium and supported our ABMA 151 brethren.

                The contestants went to a separate room; they left the auditorium because there was elimination for them. So here’s the most embarrassing and yet, the most amusing moment of the day, we audiences (ABMA students and SoE students) together with some members of APC Speaks were tasked to buy the contestants some time while they are out there fighting for the eight spots. My block-mate Marlou went to the stage for speed speech and won 1^st place. Now, here’s the highlight of my blog, me and Frits Alferez was chosen to represent our block for the debate. We were both nervous and we still managed to laugh at each other. So the topic was “Which is better, to walk from APC to Lapu-Lapu or ride the shuttle?” So Frits and I chose the walking side. frits stated that it’s more healthier to walk and plus, it is economical. While I on the same side spoke about that we are living in a poor country and the opposite side dares to “LANG” three pesos. At the end we all had fun.

                So moving on to the competition, two of my block-mates qualified for the finals, it was Jod and Jerica. Oh wait, there’s also this one girl who spoke about Megamind and the other villains who fought for their integrity, I like her speech so much. Back to my block-mates, Jerica was good, her speech was great but Jod on the other hand, outshined all the other contestants; his speech was marvelous, incredible, astounding. His speech was the best.

                So might as well say farewell! I have to say goodbye now because I haven’t slept for days now, and it’s unjustifiable!!! I have to fight for it! Integrity at its finest! Ciao!

Bomba Night

                It was already six o ‘clock in the evening and the event haven’t started yet, and there I was at the parking lot with some of my friends. We’ve waited for like almost an hour, and my balls are so itchy because I’ve been longing for this night. I was really excited; I was so ready to unleash the beast within me. If I’m not mistaken, me and the gang entered the cafeteria around 6:45 and everyone was chilling, swaying with every stroke of melody and harmony.

                Let’s go a little bit about Bomba Night - it’s the main highlight of our very own SoMA Week where everyone is invited to rock and bang their heads to death, not to mention that there are local bands that are going to play. That night, we had Black Lustre, SUD, adnd WilaBaliw. So here’s one thing you should know about that night, there was FREE KOPIKO 78c for the first 200 audiences. Sad to say, I wasn’t able to get some in the entrance but luckily! Luckily I found one right at the chair I was sitting on. Man, it was so good.

                Well, I was just a starter; come on, I’m just a froshie but the thing is I didn’t feel like a froshie because that night, I felt like everyone in the cafeteria was my friend, I felt like we were all in the same age. We were just out there rocking along with every band that played. Let me tell the things I liked the most that night, first is black lustre that played one of my favorite local song called Paperskin by Jejaview. Second is the crowd, there’s no perfect way to describe the crowd. Third is WilaBaliw, I enjoyed every single song they played; it was one hell of a rock! Lastly, my most favorite part was when SUD took the stage. To be honest, I almost got pregnant by their music. C’mon man, who doesn’t like that sexy, smooth, and silky music that’ll give you eargasm? I bet everyone likes it…… except for the haters.

                There’s no better way to end the SoMA week, I can say that Bomba Night was a boom. And to end the perfect night, I walked my way home with a very nice person…. To be continued in another story line. Good bye!

Who Wants to be a Millionaire: College Week Edition

                From United Kingdom and made its way here at APC, the ERC(English Resource Center) were proud to present the Who Wants To be a Millionaire: College Week Edition. From the title itself, a lot of viewers might expect a million cash price. Well let me tell you this, the school won’t give that, even the wealthiest man here in our country. But hey! At least the winners gets to win a cash worth three thousand pesos (I’m not really sure with the price because I forgot it.)

                To pump the fired up folks, the first round started. The round was totally easy, just like warm up jumper, but sad to say, my block-mates wasn’t able to get the first two questions but that didn’t pull my brethrens down, they were able to push themselves and earn a spot in the next round, which is the average round.

                The average round was a little bit rugged up, the organizers had a little misconception which regards to the flow of the contest. It didn’t took long enough to continuo on with the program. Every team did their best, but as the saying goes, there will always be victorious side; and unfortunately, my block-mates weren’t able to qualify for the next round, which is the Final round.

                Finally, the final round, only two teams remained, ABMA 152 and ABMA 136.  Both teams are really good, they were so competent that they had tying score. And it was time for the clincher round, as for me, I call it “Sudden Death Round.” Hard questions were thrown to them; I assume that it’s hard because I can’t answer some of the question. But as usual, there should be a winner, and the victorious team was ABMA 136, earning a cash price of 3,500 (still not sure of the price) and for the 1^st runner up ABMA 152 earned 1,500. It was a win-win situation for both of the team because both of them received a cash price.

                It was really fun watching that competition, not to mention that I learned some facts I didn’t knew before about literary. Despite the loss of my block-mates, they showed fighting spirit, giving all their best. At the end of the day, the question is “Who Wants to be a Millionaire?”

Benjamin Alves (a.k.a. Andrew Cesaro) visits Asia Pacific College

Every day we get a blessing, sometimes we may not be aware of it but we are fortunate enough, unlike the other’s who struggle to live. We can consider our everyday lives as a blessing, every day counts as a gift. The fact is, anything could be a blessing, a place, thing, or a person. Last March 18, 2016 at the Multipurpose Hall 1 (Mph1), Asia Pacific College was fortunate to have a special guest to share his blessings with the students and staffs of the college.

Presented by GMA Artist Center, the foundation of actors and actresses of GMA together with the cooperation Ms. Eliz Reyes and the English Resource Center (ERC) brings Benjamin Alves; Summa cum Laude graduate of University of Guam with a degree in English Literature, Andrew Cesario in the cinemalaya film “Sana Dati”, and the actor of Lt. Manuel Quezon in the film “Heneral Luna.” He went to the school not only to celebrate his upcoming birthday but to share his blessings and experiences in the industry.

The event was jumpstarted by Ms. Tess Bomb, hosting a couple of games like pinoy henyo. Later, she introduced Benjamin Alves to take the floor. After the moment of introduction, then he welcomed the top 3 winners of the Slam Poetry: Art of the Spoken Word 2 to perform their slam poetry. Not only did the top 3 winners showcase their piece, Benjamin Alves also performed his own piece.

                APCians were in for a treat because not only did they hear the piece of Benjamin and the performers but also given a chance to ask the questions they were eager to ask during the Q & A portion. A lot of sponsors were there such as Blue Water Days Spa, Jing Monis Salon, Pandelton, Fernando’s, Zagu, and many more; The 24 oras was also there to document the event.  Before the event ended, the students and staffs inside mph1 received foods and beverages, plus a cap for them to keep.

                It was an afternoon filled with fun and joy before the students go to their places. It was surely a day to remember for both the APC community and Benjamin Alves.

The Bear who found a Family

Love is something that comes out of nowhere even in the oddest places, it is absurd or sometimes invisible, love is unpredictable.

                Knowing that everything is fine, a happy home, a complete family, and a TASTY JARS OF MARMALADE; then come a massive earthquake that destroys the home of Peruvian bears. Now that the home of the Peruvian bears was destroyed, only two remained, Aunt Lucy and her nephew.

                The movie is about a Peruvian bear that tries to find a home in the land that he knew as a welcome city, a city where everyone was friendly, caring, a city where he thought he could find a home. He was almost gave up on finding someone who could give him a home but suddenly, a woman (Mrs. Brown) came by and adopted him, not to mention that she gave him a name, Paddington. Being with the Brown Family, he was so happy, he felt like it was home. The only thing that bothers him is Mr. Brown, making him feel like he is not accepted; as for his solution, he ran away; never aware that there was also a woman that intends to capture him for her own collection. At the end, the browns and Paddington lived happily.

                From the past movies I’ve watched, this is something different. Dramas, horror, comedy, and a lot of other genres, this one is unique. It depicts how love can be seen in the oddest places and in the most critical time. What I really loved in this movie is the adventurous scenes and funny parts. Despite the fact that it’s an animated and fiction movie, I can still see the wholeness of the movie, and when I say the “wholeness” I mean the essence of the movie; the way it moved me to another world where I feel like I’m also part of that movie. I really did enjoy watching this movie, and I am really thankful for having Ms. Eliz letting us watch this movie

Turn Left Turn Right

                Love is something unpredictable, sometimes invisible, or sometimes really absurd.

                Every single time, I speak to myself, saying “why are you still single, are you going to be like this forever?” my answer to that is NO. Maybe I haven’t met the destined person for me yet, or maybe I’ve met her before, or maybe she’s already in front of me while I’m busy looking at the other fascinating things that doesn’t make any sense. But when a two person is really fated to be a pair, that’s destiny.

                                Turn Left Turn Right is the movie everyone should watch, I mean not entirely everyone but those who are aspiring love seekers. It is a romantic drama movie, although I still consider it a little bit comedic because there were scenes that made me laugh a bit. It’s a story of a man and a woman meeting all over again, continuing the unfinished book of their love story. The man was just a simple guy, living in his own apartment, alone together with his violin. Moreover, the woman was also a loner, living on her own; she is a writer/translator who really loves polish love poems. Actually, they’ve met before, back when they were still in high school. After several years, they’ve met again. This time, the man saved the woman “again” by helping her pick up the papers that fell into the fountain. The following events triggered a conflagration of love between them. Days later did they realize that were living next to each other. As a matter of fact, two persons tried to separate them from each other but ended up failing. It only proves that if someone was truly destined for that certain person, they are inseparable. Love will always find its way.

                The fact that this movie wasn’t really true, I mean it’s a fiction novel, everything didn’t happen, it’s a story that everyone can imagine to be true even if it’s a fairy tale. Everyone has their own dreams right? So there’s no point on hindering someone’s fantasy of having their own lover. Like what I’ve said, love is unpredictable and absurd, it may fool you or even cause you your despair but in the end, you’ll realize that love is something worth waiting for, and if it doesn’t come that’s the time for you to search.

Sana Dati

"The movie that paved it's way straight through my heart."

                A woman marrying a man who doesn’t her past - Expect the unexpected, you meet the most significant person in your life in the oddest places, and some things aren’t meant to last forever; these are the quotes that lingers through my mind all throughout the screening of the movie titled “Sana Dati” by Jerold Tarog.

                Right from the moment the film started, my curiosity hit me, and I was already intrigued. I'm not usually “IN” to oh-so-romantic films, but this film, it was an exception. At first it was really obscure, I wasn’t able to clearly visualize what the film was about. Moreover, I was able to see the whole picture when the film gradually showed Andrea’s flashbacks. By the way, the characters were:  Lovi Poe as Andrea, Benjamin Alves as Andrew, TJ Trinidad as Robert, and Paulo Avelino as Dennis – Andrew’s brother.

                Moving on to my insights and reactions, I was really emotional. Like what I’ve said earlier in the second paragraph, I'm not usually “In” to some oh-so-romantic films. I don’t get too emotional often; I mean come on, I’m a man; don’t expect me to be as cheesy as girls do.  But hey! Everyone needs drama in their lives once in a while. This movie is a romantic-drama film, given that this movie is certainly about break-ups and stuffs; this movie replicates a rare to be seen scenario in real life. When everything falls in to the right place then suddenly, BOOM!!! Everything goes black. Everything goes to oblivion; like the world fell down and burst into pieces.

                There’s no denying, every movie we watch, there’s a specific character we are rooting for and the character I am rooting for is in this movie is, Andrew. He’s the root and cause, the top most reason why this movie is so vital. He was the reason behind all these hazy and unclear scenes I’ve had trouble puzzling out.

                This movie is magnificent. If I were to compare this movie to an object, I would say this movie is an arrow, shot right through my heart. It pierced right through my feelings, and that is enough; enough to say that this movie is really magnificent. Not just magnificent; honestly, this movie is the most interesting Filipino movie I’ve watched so far. It’s out of the blue because modern Filipino movies are cliché, too mainstream, always sticking to what’s “Uso” and this film, this is a stunner. Well that’s all I got to say, this film is the only film that made me feel like crying, and the only film that made me question myself, how does it feel like to have someone who’s really meant for you but you lost it.

The Man of our Culture: Isagani Cruz

            We have been colonized by how many countries, two? Three? It doesn’t matter. The fact that we have been influenced by so many country, some of us still don’t know how to appreciate and embrace our own culture. Despite the rich culture we have here in our country, others still search for more, unsatisfied with what our country have, or maybe ashamed of our local product. I think it’s time to appreciate the highly recognized and, one of the most prominent contributors of our country, Mr. Isagani Cruz.

            One of the most recognized contributors to our Philippine Literature; Isagani Cruz has received so many recognitions and awards. He had written more than thirty books, I mean, who would imagine that he can write so many books. It makes me wonder, what if I pursued the course I really liked back then, Literature. Would I become like him? or would I be better than him? *dreams too much*

            Moving on, the websites I’ve looked through says one thing, “HE IS A MASTER.” I can’t take it, my self esteem hid from me. the websites states that he is a member of of the Palanca Hall of Fame, SEAWRITE awardee in 1991,  former professor of De La Salle University, and many more. Actually there are lots of recognitions, innumerable indeed. I can’t help but say this but he is that kind of person whom you can’t avoid being jealous of.

            This kind of person is someone we all should idolize and acknowledge. “As an advocate of Philippine culture, Cruz was a member of groups and institutions that promote Philippine literature and art.” – this sentence was the most remarkable sentence for me. Just like him, I want to be an advocate of Philippine literature and art.

As a Filipino, I am proud of Isagani Cruz’s works and legacy.

As for myself, I will find his books and read it.

You don’t have to light that stick

            As I start to consume every pint of my cigarette, my body starts to loosen up; pleasure sinks in, my mind goes neutral, unscrewing every tight bolts and screws in my body. The coldness, the chill, the icy blast that runs through my respiratory system whenever I smoke, it’s fascinating. Every inhale, and exhale, oh man, it kills me. But what kills me more, is the fact that this stick, this cigarette I’m smoking might be the cause of my death in the near future. *whispers* (hopefully not)

            I refrain myself from smoking every now and then. Although I still smoke, but not that much unlike my other friends who smoke regularly. Our community is built up with different types of people, different culture and whatsoever, some smoke and some don’t. My goal here is not to influence my friends, my classmates, or the people around me. I don’t want to see them smoking. I already know that smoking can cause a person to have cancer, plus, every cigarette a person smoke reduces the expected lifespan by eleven minutes; isn’t that enough to scare a person to stop or don’t try to smoke?

            

            A single cigarette contains over 4,800 chemicals, 69 of which are known to 
cause cancer. Every day, nearly four thousand teens in the U.S. smoke their first cigarette while one thousand start smoking on a daily basis; these are the facts everyone should know. Every day, the population grows; along with it is the growth of percentage of people smoking. I mean what benefits will they get in smoking, the tendency of having cancer, destruction of digestive and oral systems, or failure of respiratory system?   We have to save our fellows lives.

            If we can’t stop it, why don’t we find another way? I'm pretty sure that to change something big, we can’t do it in just one glance, we can’t do it with just one poof, and we don’t have magic. Bit by bit we can do this.

This is me saying 

If you want to make a change, start with yourself.

reference: http://www.factslides.com/s-Smoking#

                 http://www.healthline.com/health/smoking/effects-on-body

The legendary impersonator visits the campus

            2 – 11 – 2016. I don’t have a planner, I don’t mark my calendar, I  don’t even put reminders in my cell phone. But this one is one of those days that I’ve waited for; the day that our very own Filipino legendary impersonator pays our school a visit

            I’ve watched several movies about real passion, like Fast and Furious star Paul Walker a.k.a. Brian O’Connor, leaving his job as a cop for racing; the rat from the ratatouille, leaving his life from the sewers for being a chef; farhan of the three idiots, pursued engineering but never gave up his dream in wildlife photography. All those movies inspired me, gave a spark on pursuing my dreams but this time it’s different. Let’s put it this way, the day Jon Santos gave the APC community his words, my determination ignited. “Follow Your Passion… I did.”

            As we grow older year by year, our necessities also increase, our needs become more complicated. To supply those things, we need a living to be able to obtain those things. That’s when profession comes in. We all know that without a professional career, the possibility of getting poor is high. Basically, profession is something essential to us.

            What if…. What if you are not enjoying what you are doing? What if your profession doesn’t make you feel who you are? What if your profession doesn’t make you happy? The point is you can’t just work, work, and work. You have to be passionate on what you are doing. In that way, you’d be able to achieve your dreams. To sum it up, the things you do is worthless if you are not passionate on doing it.

The RamPage staff with Jon Santos

            I was lucky enough to get all his tips and life lessons and experiences he had as a performer in the Philippine show business:

1. You Listen.

2. All Learning Will Enrich You.

3. Learning What You Love Will Make you The Richest Person in the World.

4. Knowledge is everything.

5. Win the War Before You Fight It.

6. Adjust, Adapt, Evolve

7. Always leave room for the divine.

8. Always be Grateful.

9. You are never alone in your journey.

10. Love yourself, and then Let Go of Yourself.

            Santos’ journey has been nothing but inspiration to us Filipinos. He finished AB Economics at the University of the Philippines but ended up as a very talented comedian. You see, it’s not about what you had or what you finished; the important thing is what you will do next. Let your passion be your profession. Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire. 

Competition nullified: Voices Become One

                                                                                                                                                     

“Tonight we are victorious! Champagne pouring over us! All my friends were glorious!

Tonight we are VICTORIOUS!”

Me and my warrior face,

Those were the words that kept my mind bugged; it was playing in my mind for like 24 hours after we won. For those of you who aren’t familiar with those lines, that’s the chorus part of the song, titled “Victorious” by Panic! At The Disco. Going back to what I was saying, yes! Yes, we won. After all the struggles we’ve been to, finally, our hard works paid off.

It was a very bright day, hoping that something bright will also happen. And guess what, something bright really happened. It was February 5, 2016 when the SoE and SoMA Chants and Cheers Contest happened.

                It was 7:30 when I left my house and I was so scared, my heart kept on pounding. I’m late! I’m late! The assembly time is 8:00 am and I was very lucky because the completion started at 9:00 am. Besides, I live nearby. No problem at all. Moving on, as soon as I entered our room, room 617, my friend tossed me my own block shirt, a plain pink shirt with a printed logo of our block, ABMA 151. And that’s the moment I realized, THIS IS THE TIME, THIS IS OUR MOMENT.

                We were the first section to be there at the auditorium; we were seating at the very front row, tensed, nervous, excited, and determined as we waited for our block to be called to take the stage. Thank god, there was an intervention, Sir Nomer Yuzon sang a very nice song of his, and that is something very helpful for us, I mean that particular moment relieved us, forgetting about the competition for a moment.

                Back to reality, the judges were there, our fellow competitors are also complete; everything was falling into place. As the host called our block, we quickly evacuated our seats and walk towards the backstage. So this is it, the moment we’ve all been waiting for.

ABMA 151

The beat started to boom.

We were marching to aisle of the stage.

We sat and stood.

We sang and cheered at the top of our lungs.

We did our best.

We had fun.

Game over.

With just a quick glance, everything was over.

Finally, all the blocks are finished with their wonderful and unique performance. The judges have decided. It was time to announce the winners. Only three blocks shall be hailed as winners. Next thing we knew, we were jumping and screaming (except for me, I was just smiling and whispering to myself, we won). The oddest thing is, out of all the ABMA sections, we are the only one who won.

ECE 151 won as Champion, CPE won 1^st runner up, and my block, ABMA 151 as 2^nd runner up.

Another story to remember; can’t wait for more memories to come.

Living a lie, and being the lie.

                Writing is something powerful, powerful more than you could ever know, it has a wide spectrum, wider than you can imagine. Let’s put it this way, there’s a lot of things happening in the world of writing and then there’s us, not knowing that there are some issues that should be discussed. We are given the freedom to express ourselves, to draw, to write, to do anything as long as it is appropriate. The status quo has always been messed, problems fluctuates, crimes afloat. Plagiarism never dies.

 

photo from Google Images.

                “Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart”

 –William Wordsworth.

Plagiarism is the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own. One does not really know the essence of originality if they plagiarize someone else’s work. Plagiarists, persons who stays up in their circle, caged up in their own minds; afraid to go outside the box. Is it because of fear? Fear that their work might not be good enough; so they can look for a prey that they can pounce on and steal their goods? Or maybe they’re just lazy enough so they go off and copy texts, files, or documents from the web and claim it, and then name it as their own. That is such a pathetic move. We have our own minds, use it appropriately.

                I can still remember the Creative Writing seminar I attended last year, the speaker said “It’s the 21^st century, and there’s no such thing as original anymore. The past geniuses have discovered mostly everything, so there is nothing left for us to discover.” In fact, that’s true. The chance of discovering something new is rare. But that’s not a legitimate reason to plagiarize a work. If you can’t discover something new; create something new. Simple as that.

I’m calling out the persons who plagiarize other’s works, please don’t do it, because it won’t do you anything good. Redeem yourselves, you are not who you are when you plagiarize someone else’s work. Knowing that social media has the power of anonymity, that doesn’t mean that you can take it for granted. Even if the community is not that witty, it doesn’t mean they are not smart enough. Thou shall not treat fellow humans as ignorant. Yes, plagiarizing may give you profit just like big companies and those big-tummied businessmen, and big-headed wealthy heads does; steal the work of the hard working laborers then claim it to gain such tremendous amount of wealth.

Plagiarizing is a crime and at the same time, a self-wrecking slap in the face. A proof that one’s work can be deceiving. In the end, your only companion is yourself; your works won’t be with you on the other side of life. Let this be a lesson for you, don’t make your life a lie, don’t be the lie.

| Parasyte |

Shinichi and Migi.

                Marvelous, Incredible, Mind-blowing, makes me feel like as if I was a part of that movie. Parasyte part 1 just triggered my desires to want anime. Honestly, I don’t watch anime that much (EXCEPT FOR NARUTO); which means Parasyte is not counted because it’s a movie adaptation of an anime series. Well, the movie is interesting. If the movie isn’t that much interesting, I’d probably sleep the entire screening time of the movie. The movie is sick, has a good storyline, which fascinates me, and it’s really really interesting. I haven’t watched the anime series nor have I read the manga, but it makes me want to go watch and read it, as if I was being pulled by this freaking movie and gradually attracting me. Too much attraction! Moving on, here are my insights about the movie Parasyte 1.

                The movie is sick, all those crazy scenes, gory deaths, and pain in the eye events made me stick to it. Once again, I felt that crazy feeling; I don’t know what they call it, so yeah. I usually obtain that crazy feeling when I read books, books that hooks me up with its story. Basically, the movie got me hooked up.

                The storyline of this film is extremely amazing. It’s another “Alien Invasion” movie; same genre for the past few years but this, this one is different, it’s really unique. I want to keep this for myself but sharing it is necessary. So here’s a glimpse of the story. An alien race invades earth, tiny aliens that creeps up to your bed then enters through any part or hole in your head. One night, a boy named Shin'ichi Izumi felt something creeping in his face. Next thing he knew, he was sweeping off the alien away. Then somehow, the alien managed to pierce itself through the hands of the boy. Days passed by, the alien grew, taking away the hands of the boy. From that moment on, his life changed. He and the alien named “Migi” knew what was about to go down, they have to take down those parasites; including his mother that loved him so much.

                In some ways, the movie got me really hooked up. Given that the movie was very heart-melting and very awesome, but it’s more than that. It was emotional, inspiring, and most of all powerful. it conveys a powerful message. A typical average boy living his average life and in just a moment, everything changed. That change is influential, despite the loss he had, he's still striving.

                This movie isn’t just for me to watch but it’s for all of you guys out there who likes freaky movie, anime lovers and science fiction fans; actually I would like to recommend this to everyone. Overall, the movie is great. Kudos to the actors who made us viewers to feel like as if we were part of the cast, to the director and producer of this film and especially, to the writer who made this wonderful story.

Thanks for reading my blog guys! Have a good day, and watch out for aliens!!!

| Journey to the center of Social Media |

                “The Millennials are a generation that has hope for the future.” We the people of this generation hold the success of this culture, environment and civilization. We are the key that has the opportunity to open the doors to a better tomorrow. But we cannot achieve these certain goals if we cannot make ourselves a good Prosumers.

                Last January 29, 2015, Mr. Toni Tiemsin, Editor-in-Chief of SubSelfie.com, and former Executive Producer for GMA News hourly bulletin gave us a brief seminar about Mobilizing the millenials as Socially Responsible Prosumer.

                It’s my second time to attend a seminar like this, a seminar about being a good prosumer, so I quickly thought that it would be the same just like the previous seminar. Turns out I am wrong. He gave us so many tips, for me it’s very very very helpful, I don’t know if the other students consider those tips as useful. But for me, it’s very essential.

                “We use social media for entertainment.” Yes, Sir Toni is right; we use social media as entertainment. Some concrete examples are the videos we watch at Facebook, The so called “Memes” we see at our news feeds, and when we watch something at YouTube.

                Social Media has pros and cons as Sir Toni said. And that is something we should consider; especially “Virtual Identity”. Well, that is something mysterious. Imagine a lot of people posting in the net without stating their name. it’s the Power of Anonymity, living a lie and being the lie, and mistaken identity.

                Philippine media is there to inform us and educate us. If you set aside the flaws and imperfections of media, you can really see how it helps us with our everyday lives. Remember, without the media, there would be no reporting of news, there would be no shows to entertain us and there would be no discussions on pertinent issues that may affect the society and individual lives.

                The most important part of the seminar (for me) is the part wherein Sir Toni tells us some facts and tips about news like what makes up a good news such as Timeliness, Human Interest, Significance, Proximity and Prominence. Knowing that Sir Toni is excellent in his profession, he shared his own experiences inside the news room and outside of it.

Me, Ms. Kareen, Olivia, and Mr. Toni

                I have attended many seminars but so far, this is the greatest. I am a current news writer of RAMPage, Asia Pacific College’s official newspaper, and this is very helpful for me. I can say that this is very essential for me for I am student that’s in the midst of learning. And as for being a social media user, I learned how to be a better prosumer. Stay well=informed and well-rounded, check! Be an intelligent producer-consumer, check! Maintain sensitivity, check! THINK OF YOUR "KAPWA", CHECK!

In the Midst of Living

"If you don't do stupid things while you're young, you'll have nothing to smile about when you're old."  Well, that’s the first thought that came to his mind when he thought of saying something about himself. Knowing that everybody has their own story and adventure, He thinks that his story might be wonderful for a book.

Despite the lemons coming in his way, he still strives to be a better person. Well, that’s a good thing to say, unless you want to know all the marvelous, rebellious, notorious things he has done.

Me and my twin brother. "Twin Goals"

It was July 7 1998, when Asuncion Cemetara gave birth to her son Paulo Howard Dinsay together with his twin brother Alejandro Carl Dinsay. They were at Bacolod City by that time. Staying there for about 2 years, finally, his family decided to go back to Manila. From that moment on, it all started to change, things got more exciting, more frightening and most of all, challenging. He is the last child; he had an older sister and a twin.

For him, growing up is really fascinating. He dreamed of something extra-ordinary. That is what he thought because he thinks of himself as extra-ordinary. From a little boy pissing at their window with his twin brother, to a naughty grade-school boy.

Upon reaching his teenage years-mostly high school years, he discovered some of the things he never expected. Especially his “Barkada” called “POGSIDE”. ­he finally found a group of persons where he could share his naughtiness and “Kalokohans”. It’s like having another set of brothers from another Mother. He was able to do the things he wanted for his teenage life, doing stupid things, just having fun.

My "Barkada" Pogside

"Barkada Goals"

                 

Of course, he had his dreams, having a professional career, a successful life. Setting aside his extra-ordinary adventures, he has to work hard for it. He always wanted to be a part of something productive. He helps his family business, waking up early in the morning to deliver some orders, buying the supplies needed for the business. He studies hard. He has high hopes; he does all of these hard work so that he may be able to achieve his goal.

Life is a journey, no matter what happens, life goes on. Heartbreaks, misunderstandings, conflicts, all of these are part of growing up. He believes that every single obstacle in his life is a stepping stone to success.