catweng,

Last Say

11/08/2011 09:00:00 PM Media Center 5 Comments

by Ma'am Cathy & Ma'am Roweng :)

Mahirap. Matrabaho. Nakakastress. Nakakapagod.

'Yan siguro ang unang mga salitang papasok sa isip ng karamihan kapag mababanggit ang work program na Media Center. Hindi naman namin idedeny. Mapapatotohanan 'yan ng kahit sinong estudyanteng naging bahagi ng MC.

Ikaw ba naman ang mapiga ang utak kaiisip ng pwedeng isulat, mapagod kahahanap ng balita, magpapirma ng mga permit, mag-interview, magtawag, mag-picture, mag-layout, at magpaalala paulit-ulit na magsubmit na ng pending articles. Mahirap. Mahirap talaga.

Dalawang taon pa lamang kaming learning coordinators ng MC pero masasabi naming isa ito sa mga pinaka-challenging na subjects na aming naituro.

PERO... dahil sa pagka-haggard ng trabaho, ang mga staff na nahahawakan namin ang nagiging pinaka-bonded at pinakamasaya... :)

Kagaya ng MC1 2012.

Parang kailan lang nang pasulatin namin sila for diagnostics. 17 batang parang ayaw pang magsimulang magtrabaho. Parang napilitan lang pumasok. Hehe. Yung totoo? Akala namin puro pagsasaya lang ang gagawin nila.

Makukulit sila. Para kaming sirang plaka. Paulit-ulit sa pagpapaliwanag ng gagawin.

Mabagal rin sila kumilos minsan.

PERO...

Mahusay. Talagang mahusay ang diskarte at output nila. Kasi naman...

Creative. Tunay silang malikhain. Kitang-kita sa mga nai-publish na.

KAYA PARA SA AMIN...

1!

UNO SILA. Dahil talaga namang di matatawaran ang commitment nila sa trabaho. Isang bagay na dapat matutuhan ng mga susunod sa kanilang MC pipol.

Bukas, may bago nang MC staff. May bagong learning coordinators. May bagong mga balita, kwento, at tulang aabangan.

Ngunit, ang mga experiences namin ngayong sem--trabaho man o tawanan, brainstorming man o kulitan--hinding-hindi namin malilimutan.

Sa ngalan ng MC1 2012, nais naming magpasalamat sa inyong suporta sa "maiden voyage" ng MC blogsite. Kung hindi dahil sa inyo, hindi ito magiging successful. Sana patuloy kayong maging bahagi ng balitaan at kwentuhan.

And so... dizizit! :)

Hanggang sa muli, guys!

ansabe,

Ansabe?

11/08/2011 08:45:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments

#6: Ano ang natutunan mo sa MC1?


"Natutunan kong maganda si Mark tuwing may bulaklak."
- Angelo Fetalvero, Associate Editor/Layout Artist/Always Late


"Natutunan kong makipag-usap sa telepono. XD"
- Anna Angala, Managing Editor/Telephone Operator/Article Counter


"Natutunan kong mag-enjoy habang nagtatrabaho ng 24/7."
- Cara Bilangel, Writer (for Ria in Isang Araw)/Photographer/Asst. to Make-up Artists


"Natutunan kong kumain ng pizza sa loob ng 5 minutes."
- Joakim Cadapan, Literary Writer/Siomai Queen/Princess of Absences


"Natutunan kong maging lalaki."
- Jomil Gutierrez, Writer (for Andrew in Isang Araw)/Typographer/Promoter sa Twitter

"Natutunan kong gumamit ng Microsoft Publisher."
- Juana Angeles, Layout Artist/Computer Specialist


"Natutunan kong gumawa ng tula habang tumatawa ng malakas at tumakbo."
- Justin Dungo, Runner :)

"Natutunan kong magpapirma ng mga quotation at sulat."
- Kaye Banaag, Editor in Chief/Master Typographer and Teaser-maker


"Natutunan kong mag-ahit ng bigote."
- Mark Otiong, Model sa Cover


"Natutunan kong gumawa ng sampung literary article sa isang quarter."
- Michell Molinyawe, Literary Writer/Ansabe Queen 1


"Natutunan kong masarap ang burong orange."
- Ysmael Mendoza, Associate Editor/Tsunami Walker/Fun Fox


"Natutunan kong magpunta sa bahay ni Ma'am Resuma."
- Sarah Romero, Writer/Typographer/Ansabe Queen 2


"Natutunan kong magbantay ng gamit sa package counter."
- Tristine Badong, Writer/Model/Ansabe Queen 3/Bagger

"Ansabe ko sa MC? Hindi man ako madalas magpasa ng article, hindi man ako madalas pumasok, mahal ko pa din ang MC. The best work program ng UPIS!"
- Nadine Maximo, Writer/Umalis agad nung interview tungkol dito kaya iba ang sagot :)

epilogue,

Literary: Isang Araw (Epilogue)

11/08/2011 08:30:00 PM Media Center 7 Comments

Sa kwentong ito, ang mga tauhan at mga pangyayari ay pawang kathang isip lamang. Hindi hango sa tunay na buhay o karanasan. Ang anumang pagkakahawig sa tunay na buhay ay nagkataon lamang at hindi sinasadya. Walang bahagi ng kwentong ito ang maaring ilathala at gamitin sa anumang paraan nang walang pahintulot ng may-akda.

anna angala,

Batch 2012 nagdaos ng Patakbuhan

11/07/2011 08:54:00 PM Media Center 1 Comments

Ysmael Mendoza

Ginanap noong Oktubre 22 ang Patakbuhan sa UP Academic Oval. Nilalayon nitong makangalap ng funds para sa mga gastusin ng Batch 2012 sa kanilang darating na pagtatapos.

Nilahukan ang nasabing programa ng mga magulang, guro, kawani, at mga estudyante ng UPIS.

Nagwagi sina Alfredo Quirol na may oras na 7 minutes, 42 seconds sa 2.2K run, at si Bernardo Desamito Jr. naman na may oras na 15 minutes, 8 seconds sa 4.4K run. - may mga ulat ni Anna Angala

aaron lina,

Feature (Submission): Aaron Lina: A Dreamer, An Athlete

11/07/2011 07:54:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments

Ma. Shari Nina G. Oliquino
9-Iron (Batch 2013)

Basketball has always been one of the sports most favored by Filipinos. Undoubtedly, it has become a part of our culture and its impact on the masses is very strong. Men and women alike, may they be young or old, continue to show love for this sport. They do this by supporting their favourite athletes and continuously seeking updates regarding recent games.

With this, a number of young Filipino boys dream of becoming a basketball superstar–aspiring to be the next Alvin Patrimonio or Kobe Bryant.

IN ACTION. Aaron during one of the UPIS games in UAAP Season 74. Photo credit: Juanito Gregorio

Aaron Lina, who plays point guard for the UPIS Juniors Basketball Team, has the same ambition.

At the tender age of 5, Aaron already started to take a liking to basketball. From that moment, it seemed that he already knows what kind of future is in store for him. “I really love playing basketball kasi,” he says.

As Aaron reached high school, he decided to try out for the UP Juniors Basketball Team. With his skills refined by years of playing, he got in and was also accepted at the University of the Philippines Integrated School. He’s now in the 9th grade and is enjoying being a regular high school student.

When asked on how his athletic career influenced his personal life, he answered, “Maganda. It’s because I gained more friends who helped me become a better player and a better person as well. I also learned many things.” This just proves that being a basketball player is beneficial for Aaron in various ways. He stated that he improved his self-discipline and learned to work more effectively in a team.

“Very supportive din ang family ko. They watch our games and my father often teaches me the right things to do when playing basketball,” he adds.

While pursuing his dreams of becoming a basketball superstar, Aaron’s parents and other relatives serve as his own cheering squad. Undeniably, they give strength and courage to the young athlete.

Nevertheless, Aaron also plans to pursue medical studies. “Kung hindi player, I want to be a doctor,” he says with a smile on his face.

Aaron Lina continuously strives to be the best at his chosen craft. In no time at all, we hope to see him in larger arenas and perhaps, as a star player in an NBA team.

“Never stop dreaming. Hard work and love for the game will help you succeed and reach your dreams. Study hard!” he leaves as a final remark.

3-6,

Literary (Submission): Pilipinas

11/07/2011 07:37:00 PM Media Center 1 Comments

7-10,

SPLT, isinagawa muli

11/05/2011 11:20:00 AM Media Center 0 Comments

Nilalayon ng camping na ito na mahubog at masanay ang mga iskawts sa kanilang iba't-ibang talento at kakayahan sa pagiging lider, makabayan, malikhain at kung anu-ano pa.

batch 2012,

SF Presents McFairy: A Twisted Fairytale

11/05/2011 10:46:00 AM Media Center 0 Comments

angelo fetalvero,

Feature: A Tribute to NU: Everyone’s Home of NU Rock

11/01/2011 09:25:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments

Angelo Fetalvero

It was a surreal moment, something never thought to be possible. Stifled cries and words of bereavement filled the audio booth as DJs broke from their cool personas and cried over the loss of something so dear to them. Outside, hundreds of mourning fans filled Emerald Road as a mixture of grief and disbelief ran through everyone’s heads. Finally, when the clock almost reached midnight, the moment everyone dreaded finally happened.

“It’s a minute before 12. NU107 is DWFM at 107.5 megahertz in Pasig, once the loudest and proudest member of KBP. This has been NU 107, the Philippine’s one and only home of new rock. This is NU 107, we are signing off.”

Chris Hermosisima’s words were the final ones to be broadcast on air by a DJ but the station was not yet done. Keeping with its hard core roots, the station went out with a bang. The Eraserhead’s “Huling El Bimbo” played in the airwaves and the fans outside the building sang it with all their heart. After the song has reached its final notes, and the fan’s adrenaline started to drop, the depressing tune of silence filled everything as hiss and static took over the frequency.

It’s hard to digest the fact that it has been nearly a year since NU 107 went off the air. The station was founded on October 31, 1987 and it rocked the airwaves for twenty three years until it ceased broadcasting on November 10, 2010. NU’s founder, banker Atom Henares, said in an interview with ANC that it was the right time to close the station as the network was languishing in the bottom of the ratings charts. The upscale market which NU targeted wasn’t advertiser friendly and they struggled in finding sponsors. Its listeners were also starting to listen to other sources of music as the station struggled to compete with the internet and music television.

filipino,

Literary: Bangungot?

10/25/2011 09:35:00 PM Media Center 6 Comments

Justin Dungo

Hindi lingid sa ating kaalaman
Na ang U.P. ay puno ng kababalaghan
Bilang patunay sa ganitong pangyayari
Gumawa ako ng tula, upang inyong mawari

Ang tulang ito ay isang kwento
Ng naranasan kong kababalaghan dito
Bago ninyo basahin, nais ko kayong balaan
Ang kwentong ito ay pawang katotohanan

isang araw,

Isang Pasasalamat

10/16/2011 09:15:00 PM Media Center 4 Comments

Ma'am Cathy Carag

Bilang pasasalamat sa inyong pagsuporta at pagsubaybay sa Isang Araw sa buhay nina Ria at Andrew, ibabahagi namin ang experience ng staff sa pagbuo at pagsusulat ng kwentong ito.

So sino ba ang may pakana ng lahat ng ito?

Ako. Haha. Pinatulan naman nila. Kaya kahit hanggang 11pm, nagtatrabaho pa rin kami. Pero sabi nga ni Assoc Ed Ysmael, we regret nothing. :)

isang araw,

Ito na ang pagkakataon mo!

10/16/2011 06:40:00 PM Media Center 2 Comments

Maaari ring mag-iwan ng comment sa post na ito o sa FB page ng Aninag Online. Aabangan namin ang inyong mga katanungan hanggang 7:30 p.m. ngayong gabi. :)

isang araw,

Literary: Isang Araw (Chapter 9)

10/15/2011 09:25:00 PM Media Center 15 Comments

Sa kwentong ito, ang mga tauhan at mga pangyayari ay pawang kathang isip lamang. Hindi hango sa tunay na buhay o karanasan. Ang anumang pagkakahawig sa tunay na buhay ay nagkataon lamang at hindi sinasadya. Walang bahagi ng kwentong ito ang maaring ilathala at gamitin sa anumang paraan nang walang pahintulot ng may-akda.

ansabe,

Ansabe?

10/15/2011 09:19:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments

#5: Ano ang gusto niyong ending ng Isang Araw?


“Gusto ko maulit ‘yung panaginip ni Ria sa Chapter 1.”
- Gerard Dominic Gamboa, 10–Narra

“Sasabihin ni Andrew kay Ria na gusto niya si Ria tapos aaminin din ni Ria kay Andrew.”
- Patricia Enriquez, 7–Jupiter


“Magkatuluyan si Grace at Alex.”
- Althea Angeles, 7–Mercury

“Nagkasakit si Andrew tapos po medyo malala yung sakit tapos po umamin siya kay Ria kasi akala niya mamatay na siya. Hindi pala, gumaling siya tapos nagka-awkwardan na sila.”
- Juanito Gregorio, 9 – Gold


“Gusto ko mag-aminan na sila tapos maging sila. Ayaw ko na rin makigulo si Zara at Alex.”
- Regina Garcia, 8–Butterfly


“Gusto ko ba magkatuluyan sila! Yehey!”
- Rya Ducusin, 9–Gold

3-10,

UPIS tumulong sa mga nasalanta ni Pedring

10/15/2011 09:18:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments

Juan Ysmael Mendoza

Ilang mag-aaral at guro ng UPIS na tumulong sa pag-aayos ng relief goods sa Sagip Kapamilya headquarters.

"Nakatutuwang makita na may bayanihan pa rin sa UPIS," wika ni Prop. Czarina Agcaoili habang inihahanda ang mga relief goods na ipinadala sa ABS-CBN Sagip Kapamilya noong Oktubre 10.

Noong nakaraang Linggo, nagbigay ng liham ang Extension Committee sa pamumuno ni Prop. Agcaoili na nanghihikayat sa komunidad ng UPIS na tumulong sa mga nasalanta ng bagyong Pedring sa mga kababayan natin sa kalakhang Luzon.

Tumulong ang mga Cadet Officers ng UPIS Corps of Cadets sa pagkolekta at pagbubukod ng mga relief goods kasama ang ilang estudyante ng Grado 4 (Batch 2018). Ang mga Boy at Girl Scouts at pamunuan ng Kamag-aral 3-6 naman ang sumama sa pagpapadala ng mga ito sa ABS-CBN.

Ang mga kadete at ilang mag-aaral ng Batch 2018 na nagbubukod ng mga donasyon sa 3-6 Faculty Lounge.

Nakapagpadala ang UPIS nang halos dalawang Jeep na puno ng mga donasyon.

Nagpapasalamat si Prop. Agcaoili sa mga nagbigay donasyon at tulong sa mga nasalanta. Ipinahayag niyang naging makabuluhan ang bayanihang ito sa komunidad ng UPIS.

Ang mga larawan ay kuha ni Prop. Michelle S. Sonza.

literary,

Literary (Submission): 93064th Goodbye

10/11/2011 07:36:00 PM Media Center 1 Comments

Xavier Red D. Bartolome, 9-Iron (Batch 2013)

November 18th, 2063, 23:38

The sky is dark and placid, a haven of peace and quiet in our chaotic life. It is dotted with stars, albeit barely seen in the bright lights of the city. Their glow is faint yet prominent. I cast my glance aside and see her, eyes closed as if deep in thought, enjoying the fresh air as her hair billows in the strong wind. The sunken garden is beautiful at night, peaceful and calming. She opens an eye at me and I tell her that we should retire for the night. We drive off in our old beat up Volkswagen bug, resigned in our own thoughts.

isang araw,

Literary: Isang Araw (Chapter 8)

10/08/2011 08:00:00 PM Media Center 7 Comments

Ang kwentong ito ay ipinasa ng staff ng Media Center 1 2012 bilang kanilang creative writing project para sa unang semestre. Sama-sama nila itong binuo, sinulat, at pinaghirapan.

Sa kwentong ito, ang mga tauhan at mga pangyayari ay pawang kathang isip lamang. Hindi hango sa tunay na buhay o karanasan. Ang anumang pagkakahawig sa tunay na buhay ay nagkataon lamang at hindi sinasadya. Walang bahagi ng kwentong ito ang maaring ilathala at gamitin sa anumang paraan nang walang pahintulot ng may-akda.

isang araw,

May pag-asa pa ba? ALAMIN BUKAS!

10/07/2011 11:11:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments

"Buti pa ang 222, ang bilis magreply... Buti pa ang 4438, nakakaalala..."

filipino,

Literary: Guro

10/06/2011 04:58:00 PM Media Center 4 Comments

3-10,

Ansabe?

10/05/2011 09:15:00 PM Media Center 7 Comments

#4: Sino ang teacher na may pinakamalaking impact sa 'yo? Bakit?

"Si Sir Ralph dahil supportive siya sa works ko at sa pag-apply ko sa PHSA."
- Ligia Daroy, 6-Emerald

"Sir Gringo. Kasi po kung sa una, akala mo strikto pero pag tumagal na ang kulet at mapagbiro pala. Tapos magaling din po siyang magpaliwanag, as in maiintindihan mong mabuti." - Cheska Ardon, 7-Earth


"Ma'am Cathy! Kasi nakakasundo namin siya pagdating sa lahat ng bagay. Simula acads hanggang personal na buhay. Ang bait bait niya samin, para talaga siyang pangalawang magulang namin."
- Patricia Enriquez, 7-Jupiter

"Si Ma'am Sheila (Fernandez). Lagi siyang nandiyan para 'pag may kailangang kausap tungkol sa school, kaibigan o minsan kahit anong kwento lang. Tsaka sinasabi niya sa estudyante kung may problema sa grades para nasosolusiyonan agad." - Jordan Grefal, 8-Damselfy



"Si Ma'am Sonza! Dahil parang kaibigan ang trato niya sa mga estudyante niya!"
- Luis Perez, 8-Damselfy



"Sir Asuncion! Parang clown po eh. Kahit matanda na at paulit-ulit lang po yung mga jokes nakakatuwa pa rin." - Trizia Badong, 9-Gold



"Ma'am Vargas! DABEST MAGTURO!"
- Nikki Diaz, 9-Iron


"Ma'am Portia. Kasi isa siya mga teacher na naniniwalang matalino ako at may mararating ako. Dahil dito, mas sinisikap kong intindihin ang bawat lesson bawat meeting at nagkaroon na rin ako ng tiwala sa sarili."
- Jon Tungpalan, 9-Iron


"My favorite English teacher, Ma'am Dian. Mainly because she showed me the world of writing, which I still enjoy doing." - Joseph Bautista, 10- Narra



"Si Ma'am Grace siguro. Ang saya makinig sa kanya eh."
- Nikki Canlas, 10-Narra

chapter 7,

Literary: Isang Araw (Chapter 7)

10/03/2011 07:30:00 PM Media Center 10 Comments

Ang kwentong ito ay ipinasa ng staff ng Media Center 1 2012 bilang kanilang creative writing project para sa unang semestre. Sama-sama nila itong binuo, sinulat, at pinaghirapan.

Sa kwentong ito, ang mga tauhan at mga pangyayari ay pawang kathang isip lamang. Hindi hango sa tunay na buhay o karanasan. Ang anumang pagkakahawig sa tunay na buhay ay nagkataon lamang at hindi sinasadya. Walang bahagi ng kwentong ito ang maaring ilathala at gamitin sa anumang paraan nang walang pahintulot ng may-akda.

academics,

UPIS pumangatlo sa GeoQuiz

10/03/2011 04:51:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments

nina Tristine Badong at Michell Molinyawe

Ang UPIS team na binubuo nina (R-L) Jasper Valentino, Zena del Mundo, at Mariel de Luna sa awarding ceremonies ng GeoQuiz. Photo courtesy of  Ms. Zenaida Bojo

Napanalunan ng UPIS ang ikatlong puwesto sa GeoQuiz na ginanap sa National Institute of Geological Sciences (NIGS), UP Diliman noong Oktubre 1.

Ang GeoQuiz ay isang pautakan tungkol sa Earth Science na nahahati sa dalawang bahagi. Ang unang parte ng kompetisyon ay isang individual test na binubuo ng 60 items at ang ikalawa naman ay isang group quiz na mayroong 30 items.

82 puntos ang naiskor ng mga kinatawan ng UPIS na sina Monty Banta, Mariel de Luna, Zena del Mundo, at Jasper Valentino.

Siyam na paaralan ang kalahok sa nasabing pautakan. Nakamit ng Philippine Science High School Bicol Region ang unang gantimpala, samantalang Rizal National High School naman ang pumangalawa.

news,

UPIS Boys Volleyball team loses to Mapua

10/03/2011 04:15:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments

Paolo Enrico Aljibe

The Mapua College Volleyball team defeated the UPIS Boys Volleyball team, 2 sets to none, in the last game of the 2-day UPMVT League at the Claret School of Quezon City gymnasium last September 25.

TEAMWORK. Members of the UPIS Boys Volleyball team huddle together before a game. Photo courtesy of Paolo Aljibe.

Though UPIS showed great teamwork and determination, Mapua’s experience and skills proved to be too much and the team lost 2 consecutive sets, 25-17 and 25-14.

The team's goal was to gain experience and exposure especially for new members who played in a league for the first time.

Team captain Ali Verso played well for the team and was most commendable for his strong spikes. Setter Alex Silvestre also contributed valuable saves throughout the game.

Miguel Bongato, who played for the opposing team in one of the games, said that he learned the value of teamwork. He thought that it felt different playing for the opponent. He is also very excited to play in the UAAP and other leagues because it makes him more experienced as a volleyball player.

UPIS also lost to Claret School and the Xavier School college team earlier that day. Their UAAP games start in mid-November.

michell molinyawe,

Junior Maroons dominate Falcons in table tennis doubles

10/03/2011 04:01:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments

Michell Molinyawe

Audri Gabriel and Mark Otiong of the UPIS Table Tennis team defeated Adamson's Lingat and Emotan II, 3 sets to 1, in their first doubles game for UAAP season 74 last September 24.

The Falcons won the first set, 9-11, but the Junior Maroons fought back to take the second set, 11-8. They continued their dominance in the third set, 11-6, and finished off the fourth game strongly, 11-9.

The Junior Maroons were not so lucky in the singles games, however, as Pocholo Taduran failed to beat Catilo in 3 sets, 6-11, 9-11, and 9-11. Miguel Sobrevinas won the second set against Ingeniero, 12-10, but failed to capitalize

3-10,

UPIS nanalo sa MathSciaKa

10/03/2011 04:00:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments

Sarah Romero

Napanalunan ng UPIS high school team ang pangalawang gantimpala sa ginanap na MathSciaKa sa PHIVOLCS, Diliman, Quezon City noong Setyembre 17.

Nilalayon ng nasabing kumpetisyon na makagawa ang mga kalahok na ng mga kakaibang proyekto na gawa lamang sa mga espesipikong gamit.

Nakuha ng high school team ang unang pwesto sa paggawa ng Organic Battery at Marble Roller Coaster. Ayon sa isang kalahok ng nasabing paligsahan, hindi lang labanan sa katalinuhan kung hindi sa diskarte at kaalaman sa iba’t ibang bagay ang naging labanan.

Sa kabuuan, ang Jose J. Leido Memorial High School ang nag-kampeon sa High School Division.

Nakamit naman ng UPIS sa Elementary division ang pangatlong pwesto sa isang Interactive Workshop at sa paggawa ng isang Water Filter. Hindi man nakapasok sa Top 3, naging masaya at hindi mapapantayan ang kanilang naging karanasan sa kumpetisyong ito.

Ang Center of Excellence ang nag-uwi ng unang gantimpala para sa Elementary Division.

isang araw,

Ayawan na ba talaga?

10/02/2011 08:18:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments

"Tinawag niya ako para ano? Para makita ko na naman sila? ‘Di na! Tama na... Tama na..."

angelo fetalvero,

Opinion: The Need to Stand Up

10/01/2011 08:51:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments

Angelo Fetalvero

It was just a trifle thing, a simple game created for some mindless fun. Its aim was to create the best and the unlikeliest picture and share it with everyone for some laughs and giggles. Yet, as people lay down in the middle of the streets as a sign of protest, in the midst of all the hustle and bustle of the always frantic Manila traffic, has planking gone a bit too far? Apparently, someone in Congress thinks so.

Illustrated by Jemima Yabes

On September 20, Congressman Winston Castelo of Quezon City proposed a bill prohibiting people from planking as a means of protest. This was in response to a recent transport strike during which people planked at the middle of Espana Boulevard to show their distaste over the rocketing fuel prices. According to the congressman, doing that in the middle of the road puts the safety of both the motorists and the protesters at risk. As much as he respects the right of the protesters to express their opinion, everyone’s safety should be the top priority.

The congressman brings up a good point. Everything, including radical protests, need to be done in proper places and the middle of the road is simply not the place to do it. Planking at the middle of the road brings up unnecessary danger for everyone. Yet, banning planking as a way to express disapproval over the current norms is going a bit too far and it steps on the First Amendment right of demonstrators. Only a simple bill regulating planking and making them plank in proper areas should be passed so that the protesters can express their concerns in their own unique way while maintaining public safety.

Planking seemed to have finally piqued the government’s attention but surely this was not the reaction that the protesters wanted. It seems that the way they expressed their protests has overshadowed what they were actually protesting about.

The sky high fuel prices and the ill conceived budget cuts in the educational sector seem to have taken a back seat and the ban seems to be a ploy to make people forget about these pressing problems. These issues were the reason why those protesters were willing to endanger their safety and their bravery shows the gravity of these issues. The way that Congress reacted to these planking incidents is a big slap on the face of these protesters and shows the incompetency and inefficiency of the legislature. Instead of bickering and wasting their time over planking, officials should just get their acts together and fix the more crucial problems bugging the country like corruption, poverty and crime.

If only these officials could stand up and free themselves from the shackles of mediocrity and ignorance to tackle such major issues with the enthusiasm they showed in curbing planking, the country can certainly make great strides forward.

chapter 6,

Literary: Isang Araw (Chapter 6)

9/30/2011 09:21:00 PM Media Center 7 Comments

Ang kwentong ito ay ipinasa ng staff ng Media Center 1 2012 bilang kanilang creative writing project para sa unang semestre. Sama-sama nila itong binuo, sinulat, at pinaghirapan.

Sa kwentong ito, ang mga tauhan at mga pangyayari ay pawang kathang isip lamang. Hindi hango sa tunay na buhay o karanasan. Ang anumang pagkakahawig sa tunay na buhay ay nagkataon lamang at hindi sinasadya. Walang bahagi ng kwentong ito ang maaring ilathala at gamitin sa anumang paraan nang walang pahintulot ng may-akda.

filipino,

Literary: Ayoko ng Pumara

9/30/2011 09:14:00 PM Media Center 3 Comments

Inspired by Yeng Constantino's "Jeepney Love Story" and an unforgettable personal experience.

isang araw,

Siguro... magkakaalaman na. :)

9/29/2011 09:28:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments

"Sasabihin ko ba?... Sabihin ko na kaya?... Sige na nga..."