chapter 2,

Literary: E=MC^2 (Chapter 2)

12/29/2014 09:29:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments

Ang E=MC^2 ay kuwentong binuo, sinulat at pinaghirapan ng Media Center 2 2015 staff bilang kanilang creative writing project ngayong semestre.

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 kuwentong ito ang maaring ilathala at gamitin sa anumang paraan nang walang pahintulot ng may-akda.

literary,

Literary (Submission): To Save You From Tears

12/29/2014 09:20:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments

isang regalo,

Literary (Submission): Isang Regalo

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Christmas vacation na,
Hindi ko na siya makikita.
Ngunit gusto ko siyang pasayahin
Ano ang aking gagawin?

Ang hirap mag-isip
Kahit sa panaginip.
Lahat kasi sa kanya’y babagay
Kaya anong regalo ang dapat na ibigay?

Isang regalo,
Na magbibigay ngiti
Sa maganda niyang mukha
Kahit pa hindi ko siya makita.

Isang regalo,
Na magpapaalala
Na dito sa mundo
Sa kanya’y may nagpapahalaga.

Regalong kanyang maitatabi
Ng pang habambuhay.
Sana’y pakaiingatan niya
Ang regalong inialay sa kanya.

Regalong magagamit
At makapagpapasaya sa kanya.
At masa matamis na kung gagamiti’y
Ako’y kanyang maaalala.

Ang iyong kaligayahan
Ay aking kasiyahan.
Ang iyong ngiti
Ay ngiti sa aking labi.

goodbye,

Literary (Submission): Hello and Goodbye

12/29/2014 09:09:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments

literary,

Literary (Submission): 12 Days of Christmas

12/29/2014 09:03:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments

On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me a promise under the mistletoe.

On the second day of Christmas my true love gave to me two feet to walk back home with and a promise under the mistletoe.

On the third day of Christmas my true love gave to me three words, "I love you.", two feet to walk back home with and a promise under the mistletoe.

On the fourth day of Christmas my true love gave to me four minutes of his original song, three words, "I love you.", two feet to walk back home with and a promise under the mistletoe.

On the fifth day of Christmas my true love gave to me five rehearsed lines, four minutes of his original song, three words, "I love you.", two feet to walk back home with and a promise under the mistletoe.

On the sixth day of Christmas my true love gave to me six moments of stuttering, five rehearsed lines, four minutes of his original song, three words, "I love you.", two feet to walk back home with and a promise under the mistletoe.

On the seventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me seven shy smiles, six moments of stuttering, five rehearsed lines, four minutes of his original song, three words, "I love you.", two feet to walk back home with and a promise under the mistletoe.

On the eighth day of Christmas my true love gave to me eight seconds of comfortable silence, seven shy smiles, six moments of stuttering, five rehearsed lines, four minutes of his original song, three words, "I love you.", two feet to walk back home with and a promise under the mistletoe.

On the ninth day of Christmas my true love gave to me nine apologetic hugs, eight seconds of comfortable silence, seven shy smiles, six moments of stuttering, five rehearsed lines, four minutes of his original song, three words, "I love you.", two feet to walk back home with and a promise under the mistletoe.

On the tenth day of Christmas my true love gave to me ten fingers to warm my hands with, nine apologetic hugs, eight seconds of comfortable silence, seven shy smiles, six moments of stuttering, five rehearsed lines, four minutes of his original song, three words, "I love you.", two feet to walk back home with and a promise under the mistletoe.

On the eleventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me eleven legitimate excuses, ten fingers to warm my hands with, nine apologetic hugs, eight seconds of comfortable silence, seven shy smiles, six moments of stuttering, five rehearsed lines, four minutes of his original song, three words, "I love you.", two feet to walk back home with and a promise under the mistletoe.

On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me twelve hours of tardiness, eleven legitimate excuses, ten fingers to warm my hands with, nine apologetic hugs, eight seconds of comfortable silence, seven shy smiles, six moments of stuttering, five rehearsed lines, four minutes of his original song, three words, "I love you.", two feet to walk back home with and a promise under the mistletoe. / by Vixen

literary,

Literary: Just for a Day

12/29/2014 08:58:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments

altostratus,

Literary: Dear Best Friend

12/29/2014 08:55:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments

“Oy anong gusto mong regalo sa Pasko?” patakbo mong tinanong sa akin.

Sa buong high school life ko, sabi mo kilala mo na ako. Tipong bawat tulo ng luha, tawa, at galaw ko, alam mo ang ibig sabihin. Sabi nila, tayo ‘yung mag-best friend na mukhang mag-best friend talaga, ‘yung tipong walang hidden agenda. Kaya nagtataka ako ngayon kung bakit sa lahat ng pwedeng itanong, ‘yun pa ang tanong na hindi mo masagot.


Kung tutuusin, alam ko naman kung ano talaga ang gusto mo para sa Pasko. Teddy bears. Pero kaya ko lang naman tinanong kung ano’ng gusto mong regalo sa Pasko kasi gusto kitang makausap. Oo, alam kong mag-best friend tayo pero iba talaga ang tuwang nararamdaman ko ‘pag kasama kita. Parang hindi lang tayo mag-best friend.


“Tara, G, Lantern tayo!” pagyayaya mo. Nag-isip muna ako nang maigi, ‘di ko alam kung bakit. Pagkakataon na ata ‘yun para sabihin ang totoo, dahil ayon sa ating BFF rule #1, bawal ang magsinungaling. Kaya ayun, naki-“Tara! G!” na lang din ako. Umaasang sa mga panahong iyon, magkahawak kamay nating papanoorin ang nagkikislapang fireworks.


Napakagaganda ng mga parol na ipinarada noong Lantern Parade pero hindi ko naappreciate ang mga ito. Hindi ako mapakali. Bumibilis ang tibok ng puso ko. Ganito ba ag pakiramdam ng nahuhulog sa’yo? Alam kong hindi pwede kasi best friend kita pero hindi ko mapigilan nag damdamin ko. Ah, basta. Bahala na.


Eto na, countdown na, malapit nang magsimula ang fireworks, ganun na lang din ang pagbilis ng tibok ng puso ko. Limang segundo na lang ang natitira. Heto na. heto na. Sasabihin ko na ba? At….. one! “Mahal kita.”


Ano? Tama ba ang aking narinig? Nasa langit na ba ako? Ibinalik ako sa realidad ng malalakas na putok ng malalaking fireworks. Totoo nga. Hindi ako makapaniwala. Akala ko hanggang best friends na lang talaga. Akala ko mananatiling ganito na lang. pero hindi pala. “Mahal din kita,” sagot ko. At magkahawak-kamay nating pinanood ang finale ng fireworks display.

literary,

Literary: Regalo sa Bawat Pasko

12/29/2014 08:45:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments

literary,

Literary: Static

12/29/2014 08:38:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments

literary,

Literary: Red

12/29/2014 08:34:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments

duquela,

Literary: Park

12/29/2014 08:30:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments

feature,

Feature: 10 Gift Suggestions

12/29/2014 08:26:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments

basketball,

Junior Maroons loses thriller game, drops to 1-6

12/29/2014 08:14:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments

The UPIS Junior Maroons lost a close contest against the Adamson Baby Falcons, 56-50, to close out the first round of Season 77 with a 1-6 record last December 20 at the Ateneo Blue Eagle Gym.

Third year wingman Allane Barles led the charge for the Maroons with his 13-point output. Jaggie Gregorio and Bryan Lina provided support by adding 11 and 7 points respectively.

The Junior Maroons succumbed to the Baby Falcons’ hot shooting in the first half where they trailed, 30-18, at the halftime break.

Adamson extended its lead to 19 as they unleashed an 8-1 run with more than six minutes remaining in the third.

UPIS then bounced back and staged a furious 13-4 run to end the third quarter and close the gap at 36-45.

Both teams struggled to score in the first few minutes of the fourth and final quarter. Junior Maroons’ Coach Allan Gregorio was slapped with a Technical Foul in the 7-minute mark because of his violent reaction to a non-call on a missed Barles layup.

The Junior Maroons nonetheless were not fazed as the younger Gregorio sparked another spectacular run by the Maroons which brought them to within one, at 49-50, with around two minutes remaining.

That was the closest they could get, however, as the breaks of the game in the dying seconds went in favour of the Baby Falcons, thus securing their win.

The Junior Maroons has lost six straight games after winning their first assignment against UE.
The second round will resume on January 7, 2015 when they take on the DLSZ Junior Archers. / by Macky Barrientos and Julou Tirol

andrei vertudes,

Soriano, Abac prevail in UAAP77 walk events

12/29/2014 08:09:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments

Juniors Forth Soriano and Gyles Abac dominated the 3000m (3k) and 5000m (5k) walk events in the UAAP Season 77 Athletics competition held from December 6-10 at the PSC Track Oval in Pasig.

Soriano went home with the gold medal in the 3k walk and the bronze in the 5k. Abac, on the other hand, got the silver in both events.

Other members contributed to the UPIS Track and Field (TnF) team’s 148 points for a 5th overall finish this season.

Fellow juniors Charles Epino and Jasper Atela and seniors Raffy Oracion and team captain Rafael de Peralta beat out all but one on their way to a silver medal finish in the 4x400m event.

Epino also claimed a bronze medal in the 400m run.

Kim Gamboa and Michael Barbosa also made an impact by earning 36 and 14 points respectively from their events.

Fourth-year Miguei Abogado, a first-time member of the team, was ecstatic about his UAAP experience.

“Sobrang kakaiba nung experience, kahit first and last UAAP kong UAAP yun. Sobra akong nag-enjoy!” he said. “Kahit wala pala akong pinuntos sa team, nakita kong ginawa namin lahat ng best namin.”

De Peralta had a lot of positives to say despite the team failing to break into a podium finish this season.

“Kahit na hindi kami pumwesto at least nagawa namin lahat makapagPB (personal best) kami, magenjoy kami, nagfinals yung iilan sa amin, enough na yun para mapakita namin na kaya naming lumaban sa ibang malalakas, kaya naming makipagsabayan sa kanila,” said de Peralta.

“There is always room for improvement. ‘Di pa dito nagtatapos yung laban ng bawat isa sa amin, yung laban ng team. Ito pa lang yung simula,” he added. / by Andrei Vertudes

3-10,

19nite wins Powerdance 2014 crown

12/29/2014 08:04:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments

UPIS Batch 2019 (19nite) was named this year’s Powerdance champions in the competition held last December 11 at the UPIS Quad to kick off the UPIS Fair 2014.

The theme for this year is Globalisko: UPIS Isko bilang Superhero ng Mundo so each grade level was tasked to showcased the culture and heroes of the continent they picked via draw lots.

19nite’s African-themed routine bested the three other batches’ including that of 2x9 (Batch 2018), last year’s champions. They also took the Best Costume award. Intwensity (Batch 2020), this year’s freshmen, was named 1st runner up. Akinse (Batch 2015) won 2nd runner up honors and Best Cheer. Aldous dela Pena (Batch 2018) and Quiela Salazar (Batch 2015) were also chosen as this year’s Male and Female Stunner. respectively.

Aside from the Powerdance, Kamag-Aral (KA) 3-10 officers and advisers organized different activities that would showcase the talents of UPIS students.

Sections competed against each other in the Mural Making Contest with the theme Iskalikasan: Si Super Isko at si Super Iska, Kakampi ng Kalikasan. 7-Venus, 8-Butterfly, 9-Gold, and 10- Lauan were declared the winners.

The elementary students actively participated in Talentadong Iska at Iska. Cleo Ap-Apid’s (3-Batis) live musical performance of Train’s Hey Soul Sister captured the hearts of the crowd and was declared the champion. Yel Brusola of 6-Ruby who sang Celine Dion’s Alone won second place while F5’s (4-Labanos) One Direction-like performance landed in third.

The first ever UPIS Iskonational Pageant, which required two (2) representatives per batch to dress up like superheroes, was also held. Grade 10 students Rheyven Fernando (Hermione Granger) and Carlo Gaco (Harry Potter) were declared the first Iskonational champions and also took the Best Talent title as they pulled off funny magic tricks that had the audience and judges laughing so hard. The Grade 5 pair of CJ Madelo (Spiderman) and Paolo Doronila (Green Goblin) took the Best Costume title.

Students also watched and participated in the much-awaited Iskomusikal: A High School Music-Oriented Show on December 12.

The Looney Tunes (formerly Honeyboyz) were declared back to back Battle of the Bands champions Travis Argayosa won second place while the band AMAMIMAMOLS rocked their way to third. / by Camille Lita and Nicole Rabang

batch 2015,

2015: It's time!

12/10/2014 08:20:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments

batch 2018,

2018: 2x9 nagbabalik, 2x9 mas mabagsik!

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batch 2019,

2019: If we dance, you dance with us!

12/10/2014 08:13:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments

batch 2020,

2020: We bring the intwensity.

12/10/2014 08:10:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments

chapter 1,

Literary: E=MC^2 (Chapter 1)

12/05/2014 09:35:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments

Ang E=MC^2 ay kuwentong binuo, sinulat at pinaghirapan ng Media Center 2 2015 staff bilang kanilang creative writing project ngayong semestre.

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 kuwentong ito ang maaring ilathala at gamitin sa anumang paraan nang walang pahintulot ng may-akda.

dreams,

Literary (Submission): Dreams > Reality, Soon Enough

12/05/2014 09:22:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments

english,

Literary (Submission): Enigma

12/05/2014 09:17:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments

filipino,

Literary (Submission): Aksidente

12/05/2014 09:10:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments

Di ko na alam kung gaano na katagal ang lumipas
Ngunit, hinihintay pa rin kita
Parang tanga dito sa may gilid ng kalsada
Nagtataka kung darating ka pa.

Ang akala ko’y aabot tayo
Doon sa sukdulan, hanggang sa dulo
Kung saan payapa na ang lahat
Kung saan ang daan ay ‘di na baku-bako.

Anuman ang madaanan o masalubong
Lagi kang nariyan sa tabi ko
Maligayang-maligaya nga tayo sa biyaheng ito
Iyon ang akala ko.

Sa aking pag-idlip
Naramdaman ko ang paggewang
Bumilis na rin ang iyong takbo
Gaya ng pagtibok ng puso ko.

Ano ito? Bakit ganito?
Ayokong magduda sa’yo
Ngunit bakit ibabangga mo?
Bakit sisirain ang ating takbo?

Sa pagsalpok ng kotse
Napapikit ako’t lalo nang hindi ko maramdaman
Ang lahat ng sakit na mararanasan
Ang lahat ng sakit na dulot ng iyong kapabayaan.

Tumilapon ako at nahulog
Nahulog nang gaya ng labis na pagkahulog sa’yo
Ngayon ay nauunawaan ko,
Ako’y itinapon mo na rin, gaya ng pagtilapon ko.

Dahil sa pagmulat ko ay wala ka na
Sa kalsadang ito’y naiwan nang nag-iisa
Hindi ko alam kung bakit nandito pa ako
Ni hindi makabangon, ni hindi makatayo.

Iba ata ang dulot ng aksidenteng ito
Imbis na ako’y makalimot
Buong-buo pa rin ang alaala ko
Sa isip ko’y puro ikaw ang naririto.

Matagal na nga ang lumipas
Ngunit hinihintay pa rin kita
Umaasang ako’y susunduin mo
Umaasang ikaw ulit ang makasama ko.

duquela,

Literary: Isang Oras

12/05/2014 09:04:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments

Mag-iisang oras na yata tayong nawawala. Hindi ko alam kung dahil ba ito doon sa nasagi mong babae o dahil ba muntik na tayong mabangga ng bus kanina. Basta ang alam ko nawawala tayo ngayon.
Mag-iisang oras ka na ring tahimik, kaya nanahimik na lang ako. Baka kasi magalit ka pa ‘pag ginulo kita. Paminsan-minsan, tumitingin ka pa rin sa direksyon ko, ngumingiti, minsan ikaw pa ang nagsisimula ng usapan. Pero minsan na lang kasi ‘yun.

Mag-iisang oras na tayong paikot-ikot sa lugar na ‘to. Panlimang beses ko na yatang nakita yung rotunda ni Lorna. Kanina ko pa rin sinasabi na mali ‘yung dinadaanan natin. Pero sabi mo alam mo ‘yung ginagawa mo, na hayaan na lang kita. “Tiwala lang,” sabi mo. May tiwala naman ako sa’yo, sana alam mo ‘yun. Pero kasi mali na talaga ‘yung dinadaanan natin. ‘Di ka pa ba napapagod sa kakaikot?
Mag-iisang oras ka nang walang imik. Nainis ka na ata sa kakulitan ko. Kanina pa kita sinusuyo. Ilang beses mo na rin binagalan yung takbo ng kotse, tingin ko gusto mo na akong ibaba. Pero sa tuwing unti-unti mong inaapakan ang preno, napapatingin ka sakin. Mapapatitig. Tapos ngingiti. Pagkatapos aapakan mo na muli yung pedal, at tatakbo na ulit ang sasakyan sa normal nitong bilis.

May isang oras na nakumbinsi kitang kumanan. Lagi na lang kasing kaliwa ang liko mo.

Isang oras, araw, linggo, buwan o taon; kahit humigit pa doon. Kahit maka-ilang maling ikot or liko pa tayo, huwag kang mag-alala. Hindi kita iiwan sa paglalakbay na ito.

english,

Literary: Lines

12/05/2014 08:57:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments

filipino,

Literary: Kalsada

12/05/2014 08:52:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments

crossroads,

Literary: Crossroads

12/05/2014 08:41:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments

cycle,

Literary: Cycle

12/05/2014 08:38:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments

Here I am again, walking home from school, walking the same damned alley across the same damned streets, crossing the same damned things. I have memorized this damned environment by traversing through this route hundreds of times.

In this route is a boulder. Not big enough to be conspicuous but not small enough to be moved by one person alone. This particular boulder is interesting because of the fact that it has been covered with so much graffiti that its face can no longer be seen clearly and each day, several more are added to it--names, swearwords, phone numbers. All the paraphernalia of faceless people I will never meet.

Each time I go home, there is not one time when I have not stopped by this rock, this memento of faceless, nameless people, waiting. Waiting for something, anything. But nothing happens. In a sense, the people who wrote on this rock are better off than I am. They will have legacies after they die while I will be the faceless nameless someone.

But for now, I keep on walking.

literary,

Literary: Lost

12/05/2014 08:33:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments

clash of clans,

Feature: Clash of Clans: Unleashing the Warrior Within

12/05/2014 08:26:00 PM Media Center 1 Comments

Imagine yourself as a chieftain of a tribe or a village. You have builders whom you instruct to build Town Halls, Gold Mines, Laboratories, or even defensive walls and Archer Towers. You have your own Barracks where you train Barbarians, Archers, Wizards, or even Giants and Dragons whom you will then instruct to destroy another village either in search of loot or just to satisfy your hunger for war.

If you get chills down your spine just by thinking about these things, then Clash of Clans might be the perfect game for you.

Clash of Clans is a multi-player online mobile game that is played by millions of people around the world. It is extremely popular; garnering a total of more than 100 million downloads on the Google Play Store as of now.

The goal of the game is basically to make the strongest, most impenetrable village and at the same time, launch successful attacks on other villages.

Points, or trophies in this case, are gained when you successfully defended an attack or you have launched a successful attack on another village. For an attack to be deemed successful, you should have destroyed more than 50 percent of the enemy’s structure or have taken down the enemy’s Town Hall. Attacks are rated with three stars (100 percent) being the highest rating. The same goes for a defense to be deemed successful.

The game is already gaining popularity among UPIS students. A considerable fraction of the entire population of UPIS Students is already playing this addicting game.

Grade 10 student Greg Octa responded cheerfully when asked about his experiences playing the said game.

“Parang may kakaibang fulfillment kapag naka-three stars ka sa inatake mo (There is a unique snese of fulfillment when you get three stars in an attack),” said Octa.

So, what are you waiting for? Start playing and feel the taste of the Clash of Clans. / by Macky Barrientos

english,

Sports: UPIS Volley Boys and Girls stun ALLS in FEU Diliman Peace Cup

12/05/2014 08:21:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments

The UPIS Volleyball Boys and Girls teams won against their Antipolo Lady of Lourdes School (ALLS) counterparts last Saturday, November 29, 2014 in the elimination round of the FEU Diliman Peace Cup.

The UPIS Volleyball Boys won in straight sets 25-18, 25-16, while the girls won in 3 sets 25-18, 19-25 and 25-14.

Richard Luague who took the place of Derick Urgena as Middle blocker/Setter led the boys’ team and scored 7 attacks and 2 blocks with the help of Julian Taloma’s 4 attacks and 2 service aces.

Meanwhile, the Girls had an excellent first set but did not communicate very well during the second. Caila Cadiz, who scored 10 attacks, 3 blocks and 3 service aces, and Angelica Jota, who contributed 5 attacks and 5 service aces, led the team in a solid third set.

The Boys lost their last game against Academy of God’s Children (AGC) in straight sets on November 30. The Girls will play their last game against La Consolacion this Saturday, December 6. / by Patricia Enriquez

basketball,

Sports: UPIS Junior Maroons cruises to first win

12/05/2014 08:16:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments

The UPIS Junior Maroons start their season on the right track, defeating the UE Junior Warriors, 67-54, in their first game of season 77 on November 29 at the Ateneo Blue Eagle Gym.

Birthday boy Bryan Lina led the UPIS offense with a total of 15 points. Team Captain Enzo Barraquias provided support by contributing 10 points while juniors Ron Lagahit, and Allane Barles chipped in 7 markers each.

Center Joelo Tupaz meanwhile led the team on the defensive end with a total of seven blocked shots.

A strong second quarter performance propelled the Junior Maroons to an astounding 18 point lead at the half, 39-21. The Junior Warriors never got back in the game, thus securing the win for UPIS.

The Junior Maroons though failed in their second assignment, losing 67-51 against the FEU Baby Tamaraws on December 3.

The Baby Tamaraws opened the game with a 12-0 run and never looked back. Although UPIS was able to narrow down the lead to four points, 24-20, halfway through the second quarter, they never led in the entire game.

Third year guard Jaggie Gregorio was the lone bright spot for the team in the game, tallying 11 points with a perfect 8/8 clip on the free throw line.

The boys will go up against the UST Tiger Clubs on Saturday, December 6. / by Macky Barrientos

english,

Sports: UPIS TnF aims high in UAAP 77

12/05/2014 08:08:00 PM Media Center 1 Comments

The UPIS Track and Field (TnF) Team hopes to surpass their impressive third place finish last season when they compete in the UAAP Season 77 Athletics competition from December 6-10 at the Philsports Arena (formerly ULTRA).

Members of the UPIS Track and Field Team which will compete in UAAP Season 77. (c) Kim Gamboa

Even with the graduation of star runner and back-to-back MVP Jaime Mejia (Batch 2014), this year’s team captain Rafael de Peralta has high expectations for the team’s chances. He said that the team is young but it has a lot of potential.

Former UPIS TnF team member Renzo Domingo (Batch 2013) who is now one of the team’s coaches is confident about setting a goal for the team.

“Ang goal siguro ay mabeat yung mga personal bests nila (Maybe the goal is to beat their personal bests),” said Domingo.

The whole team is in high spirits and is in good shape upon entering the competition. They have been training hard everyday after class hours and have been participating in tune-up competitions to help them prepare for this year’s UAAP season.

“Makikita niyong handa kami (You will see that we are well prepared),” said de Peralta.

“Sasabak kami sa giyera nang may dala kaming bala (We will go into war with weapons locked and loaded),” said Paolo Bartilad, a member of the team.

As the team said, there is only one phrase that will describe their performance this season: “All out.”

UPIS students also have positive things to say about the chances of the TnF team.

“Babawiin nila yung nawala sa kanila (They will take back what they lost),” said Jediael Neri, a Grade 10 student.

“Sa tingin ko babawi sila (I think they will bounce back),” said Ella Santiaguel, a member of the UPIS Pep Squad.

The team hopes that the UPIS community comes out to cheer for and support them in their events this weekend. / by Macky Barrientos and Quiela Salazar

cw project,

Forever pa, more.

12/03/2014 09:17:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments

cannot be reached,

Literary: Cannot Be Reached (Chapter 8)

12/03/2014 08:36:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments

Ang Cannot Be Reached ay kuwentong binuo, sinulat at pinaghirapan ng Media Center 1 2015 staff bilang kanilang creative writing project ngayong semestre.

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 kuwentong ito ang maaring ilathala at gamitin sa anumang paraan nang walang pahintulot ng may-akda.

cannot be reached,

Literary: Cannot Be Reached (Chapter 7)

12/03/2014 08:13:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments

Ang Cannot Be Reached ay kuwentong binuo, sinulat at pinaghirapan ng Media Center 1 2015 staff bilang kanilang creative writing project ngayong semestre.

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 kuwentong ito ang maaring ilathala at gamitin sa anumang paraan nang walang pahintulot ng may-akda.

dearMC,

Literary (Submission): Maybe Someday (The Other Perspectives)

11/28/2014 09:01:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments

(Read Maybe Someday here.)

I knew she would see us today as we were at the stone bench by the school gate. I don’t normally stay this late, especially not to hang out with you or your teammates. But I made sure my presence was felt more strongly today. I was feeling unintentionally rejected because despite my obvious flirtations, you were awkward, silent. Deep inside, I wished I left earlier.

* * *

But I had to do what I came to do. I purposely sat beside you. As close as the stone bench would allow. And animatedly told you about stuff I was certain you'd find interesting, hoping that even just for one bit, you would listen intently, that my scripted rehearsed conversation would merit more than a polite smile, which I knew wasn't even for me.

* * *

My plan worked! Word got around fast that there was something between us. And yes, I take all the credit. For after just weeks of texting you, talking to you randomly, spending time with you, making you -and most specially her- think that we were getting along really well (and were bringing back what we could have been in the past), you were under my spell. I don’t care what your friends say about me. I don’t care what she thinks. I know what I want. You.

* * *

But you. You weren’t buying my staged drama so I had to move on to phase 2. I leaned closer to you, hoping this gesture will bring you back to my show, bumped your shoulder playfully to catch your attention. And pleasantly, it caught hers, too. Surprisingly, you put your arms around me, and even if it was just for a split second, it was soooo kilig. I wanted to believe I succeeded. But you - her stare sent you the same feeling.

* * *

What is wrong with you? We look a lot better together than you and your telenovela loveteam! Can you blame me for liking you more ever since the idea of you getting along with somebody else, even as a joke, got around? So i had to let you know sooner that for the longest time, I've had my eyes only for you. That you have always inspired me, made me happy because of the little things you do. And deep inside, I have always wished for an 'us.'

* * *

So I made my move. Confident that you cannot resist my charm, my obvious flirtations, my sincerest feelings for you. My friends back me up saying we really look good together, that you’re slowly falling for me, that your littlest gestures speak a lot about what you are not saying, or cannot say, but I would definitely love to hear.
And so I asked you.

* * *

Though your emotionless smile hit my nerves and tugged at painful heartstrings, I know what I want. And I will make sure you realize that you are better off with no one but me. She doesn't like you. You do not have a chance with her. Why hold on to hot-cold uncertainties when I here I am, sure about what I feel about you?
I saw her walk past us. Not even a glance.
Admit it, it's over.
I tug you closer.
I saw you glance at her.
I smile.
I know I'll get you soon enough.


I followed you as you walked to the school gate today.
You did not notice me. Perhaps I was too inconspicuous. Or you were just too engrossed with him, staring at you from far away.

* * *

I sat on one of the stone benches. From my vantage point, I could see him and her, flirting, obviously, and you, hurting inside.
I was more concerned with how you have been trying to deny what you really feel. The moment you learned from me that word was he and she were getting along well, I wanted to take the news back. I just needed to be honest, because you asked. You pretended you didn't care but everyday since, I know it bothered you.

* * *

She leaned closer to him. An obvious gesture to catch your attention. She bumped his shoulder. A desperate attempt to catch his. For he wasn't listening. He was talking to you silently. And you were to him, too. But I was having second thoughts if I should tell you that this was so.

* * *

We were study buddies. We tirelessly talk about algebra, functions and equations, physics, and all, until one day, you told me you were feeling unusually jittery and well, happy. I found out sooner that it was he who caused these. So I urged you to give it a try, give it a chance. Who knows, you and he, however from different worlds, are meant to be.

I was happy when you slowly accepted that it could be so. You were happier every time you gave me updates- a welcome break from the computations and memorizations we used to busy ourselves with.
When you suddenly stopped.

* * *

Did I say anything that hurt you? I swear I just wanted to be honest. You deserve someone who would treat you better than he who plays your heart. This way you would hurt less. But I guess I was wrong.

Is there hope that we pick up where we left off?

* * *

Today, seeing you bearing your hurt alone, I just wish we could talk Algebra and Physics again. I have not sent you any signal to save you from him. You never knew how long it took me to accept that getting hurt at your stories of him is the best, just to see you smile and laugh.
I looked as you walked past them.

You walked past me. No glance, too.

Now there is little chance that you will know it has always been you. / by Volturi

dearMC,

Literary (Submission): The Impossible Dream

11/28/2014 08:52:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments

dearMC,

Literary (Submission): I Still

11/28/2014 08:48:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments

abril mayo,

Literary: Lapis o Ballpen

11/28/2014 08:45:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments

Nakaupo ako sa gitna ng silid-aralan at hinihintay na magsimula na ang pagsusulit. Marami akong iniisip at tila may riot sa aking utak. Dahil yata kulang ang tulog ko kagabi o talagang lutang lang ako ngayong araw. Unang subject kasi, tapos test agad.

“Get one and pass,” sabi ni Ma’am. Agad namang ipinasa sa akin ang test paper ko.

Kinuha ko na rin ang pencil case ko sa bag para kumuha ng panulat. Dala na rin siguro ng kaba kaya ko nakalimutang maglabas nito. Sa pagbubukas ko ng pencil case ko, nakakita ako ng lapis at ballpen. Lalo akong kinabahan at napaisip.

Ano kayang gagamitin ko sa dalawang ito?

Doon ba ko sa ballpeng tumatatak dahil sa ganda ng kalidad o doon sa lapis na ang labo ng sulat na baka ‘di pa mabasa ni Ma’am? Doon ba ako sa ballpeng dumudulas sa kamay ko dahil sa pawis kong kamay o doon sa lapis na kumakapit dahil gawa sa kahoy? Doon ba ako sa ballpeng hinding-hindi ko na mabubura dahil wala akong correction tape o dun sa lapis na sa daling mabura, pati yung papel ko mabubura? Ano ba naman ‘to? Ang hirap ng buhay! Hindi ko malaman kung anong pipiliin ko! Lapis o ballpen? Ballpen o lapis?

“Finished or not finished pass your papers.”

Ano raw? Wala akong nasagutan! Maluha-luha tuloy akong tumayo sa aking upuan at nang lalabas na ako sa silid…

“USE A PENCIL FOR ANSWERING THE TEST.”

Iyan ang sabi sa whiteboard.

At tuluyan na nga akong umiyak. / ni Abril Mayo

dearest,

Literary: Dearest

11/28/2014 08:41:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments

dearMC,

Literary: Napag-iwanan

11/28/2014 08:38:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments

dearMC,

Literary: Writing Letters

11/28/2014 08:35:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments

With the changing times and passing generations
People always ask “Where is the chivalry?”
“Where is the love?”
To them I have one thing to say
Write letters.


When I was twelve, I wrote to my parents
“I know I haven’t told you this enough, but I love you and I am grateful to you.”
I guess I didn’t include “I’m sorry,” because they’ve already heard it many times before
And I didn’t have the courage to read aloud those two words in public anyway


I wrote lots of times when I was fifteen
The first to a boy I would never see again
The second to the boys who would never know my name
And I wrote three apology letters for two wrong things I did
for when I was fifteen, I learned how to break the rules
and soon I realized that rules were there for a reason
and you weren’t supposed to break them


The chivalry is not lost
The love is not forgotten
My dear it is in us
If we just learned to read between the lines

20 seconds,

Literary: Letter

11/28/2014 08:27:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments

altostratus,

A Message x Liham

11/28/2014 08:23:00 PM Media Center 1 Comments

english,

Feature: Fire is Catching: Mockingjay Pt. 1

11/28/2014 08:18:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments

dys•to•pi•a ( /disˈtōpēə/ ) – noun. an imagined place or state in which everything is unpleasant or bad, typically a totalitarian or environmentally degraded one.

It has been an ongoing fad in literature and movies to set a dystopian world as the premises for such. Opposite to its counterpart utopia, dystopia is often shown as a post-apocalyptic world, with strict rules and a totalitarian government. This theme in literature and popular culture has been going on since the 18th century, but is most notable in recent years, especially with the publication of the famed trilogy, The Hunger Games, by Suzanne Collins. Books tackling the same dystopian theme are slowly being made into movies one-by-one, but The Hunger Games kickstarted them all, and just last November 20, 2014, the second to the last movie in the franchise, Mockingjay Pt. 1, premiered in cinemas nationwide.

In the movie, Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) tackles the obstacles thrown at her after escaping the 75th Hunger Games, then she copes with life at District 13 while making the choice on whether or not to be the face of the propaganda.

Mockingjay Pt. 1 shows us that everyone can make a difference. People are not invincible, and the people we thought to be perfect may be harboring similar problems as us. Katniss does not fail in showing us that she is the perfect heroine for this series, that she is strong, independent, brave, and most of all, true to her self.

Fire is catching! Make sure to catch Mockingjay Pt. 1, now showing in theaters nationwide. / by Raine Abaya

basketball,

Sports: UPIS Junior Maroons have high hopes for this season

11/28/2014 08:15:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments

The UPIS Junior Fighting Maroons are looking to improve their so-so performance last season. Tallying only a total of five wins out of fourteen outings, the UPIS Basketball team finished at sixth place.

Enzo Barraquias, this season's team captain, responded confidently when asked about their expectations.

“Expect muna ng Final Four, mga 6-7 wins siguro, tapos bahala na sa susunod (We expect to finish in the Final Four, around 6-7 wins, then we’ll see what happens next),” he said.

Other UPIS students also have high expectations for the Junior Basketball team.

“Magchachampion ‘yan! (They will be the champions!)” said student Paolo Gonzales, an avid fan of the Junior Maroons.

“Feeling ko nga eh, may chance na mag-improve, (I feel there is a chance that they will improve.)” said Trisha Serrano, a grade 10 student.

“Kayang pumasok sa top 5 (They can finish in the top 5),” said Paolo Bartilad, a member of the UPIS Track and Field team.

Since most of this season’s game will be played at the nearby Blue Eagle Gym, the basketball team is encouraging everyone to support and cheer for them.

“We invite everyone to watch our games this season at the Ateneo Blue Eagle Gym. Please support us,” Barraquias said.

They will start their season 77 campaign against the University of the East on November 29. / by Macky Barrientos

aemel de leon,

Sports: UPIS TNF Walkers, claim podium finish in PATAFA

11/28/2014 08:12:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments

UPIS Track and Field Walkers Forth Soriano, Paolo Bartilad, and Michael Barbosa made an impressive Gold-Silver-Bronze finish in the 1000m walk event in the PATAFA competition held last November 15-16 at the Philippine Sports Commission Track Oval.

Soriano, Bartilad, and Barbosa were clocked at 5:10, 5:58, and 6:10 respectively.

Distance runner Kim Gamboa’s 10:32 in the 3000m run, and thrower Enrico Becoñado’s 9.76m in shotput event both added silver medals to the team’s medal pool.

The PATAFA competition served as the team’s tune-up event for their UAAP Season 77 bid this coming December 6-10, 2014. / by Macky Barrientos and Aemel de Leon

filipino,

Sports: UPIS Volleyball, nanaig sa FEU Diliman Peace Cup

11/28/2014 08:09:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments

Kapwa nagwagi ang Volleyball Girls at Boys sa kani-kanilang laban na ginanap noong Nobyembre 22 (Girls) at Nobyembre 23 (Boys) sa elimination round ng FEU Diliman Peace Cup.

Tinalo ng UPIS Volleyball Girls ang Paref Rosehill School sa iskor na 25-15 at 25-18. Tinambakan naman ng UPIS Volleyball Boys ang Xavier School sa iskor na 25-16 at 25-14.

Pinangunahan ni Caila Cadiz ng UPIS Volleyball Girls ang opensa ng koponan sa kaniyang 6 attacks, 1 block at 3 service aces. Malaki rin ang naiambag ng rookie player na si Trixie Badong sa kaniyang 5 service aces at 7 excellent receives.

Samantala, binuhat naman ni Basti Regala, team Captain ng UPIS Volleyball Boys ang kanilang koponan sa iskor na 15 attacks, at 1 block kasama ni Derick Urgena na nagtala ng 6 attacks at 2 blocks.

Gaganapin ang mga susunod nilang laban sa Nobyembre 29 at Nobyembre 30 sa FEU Diliman. / ni Patricia Enriquez; Photo credit: Michael John Regala

aemel de leon,

Run Clinic Series, inilunsad ngayong Nobyembre

11/28/2014 08:06:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments

Inilunsad ng UPIS Batch 1990 ang Run Clinic Series ngayon Nobyembre sa UP Integrated School.

Naganap ang Run Clinic Series noong Nobyembre 8, Nobyembre 15 at Nobyembre 22 at matatapos sa Nobyembre 29. Pinamunuan ni UPIS Track and Field Coach Mark Reyes at Athlete Coach Ani de Leon-Brown ang programa. Libre at bukas sa buong UPIS Community ang Run Clinic Series na ito.

Ang nabanggit na gawain ang magsisilbing pangunang aktibidades ng UPIS Memorial Fun Run sa darating na ika-25 ng Enero ng susunod na taon. Ang malilikom na halaga ng Batch 1990 sa Fun Run na ito ay ilalaan sa konstruksyon ng Weights Area ng mga manlalaro ng UPIS. / ni Aemel Janae de Leon

academics,

UPIS, 1st runner up sa Caduceus Cup

11/28/2014 08:03:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments

Nakamit ng UPIS team A ang 1st runner up sa ginanap na Caduceus Cup 2014 noong Nobyembre 22 sa Palma Hall.

Nakakuha ng 84 puntos ang UPIS team A na binubuo nina Marco Barrientos (10-Acacia), Michael Basilio (10-Lauan), at JC Berja (10-Molave). Kinulang lamang sila ng 14 puntos laban sa kampeon na Chiang Kai Shek na may iskor na 98. Pumangatlo naman ang Xavier School team A na nakakuha ng 75 puntos.

Ang UPIS Team A na nagkamit ng Ikalawang Gantimpala sa ginanap na Caduceus Cup 2014.

Sina Xyd Agapito (10-Lauan), Franz Candido (9-Gold), at Allysa Pabiona (10-Acacia) naman ang kabilang sa UPIS team B na bigong makapasok sa finals.

Ilan pa sa mga paaralang lumahok sa kompetisyon ay ang Saint Theresa’s College, Diliman Preparatory School, at iba pang paaralan mula sa NCR. / nina Andrei Vertudes at Nicole Rabang

admin,

Digital Display, sinimulan ng gamitin sa UPIS

11/28/2014 07:59:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments

Ang Digital Display ay ikinabit sa Ramp area at ginagamit para sa mga anunsiyo at balitang pampaaralan.

Unang ginamit ang 50-inch Digital Display sa pagbubukas ng Ikalawang Semestre sa UPIS 7-12.

Ayon kay Bb. Ross Kline Empleo, Information Officer ng UPIS, imunungkahi ang proyektong ito ng kumpanyang Digiplay Boracay sa pangunguna ng Chief Operating Officer na si G. Tos Vea, isang UPIS alumnus. Binanggit din niya na makakatulong ito na maiparating ng mas mabilis ang mga anunsiyo at balita ng paaralan.

Animnapung porsyento (60%) ng mga ipinapakita sa Digital Display ay mga anunsiyo, balita at iba pang impormasyon mula sa paaralan. Samantala, ang apatnapung porsyento (40%) naman ay mga TV commercial na dumaan at inaprubahan ng ORDP at APAP.

Ilan sa mga paaralang may parehong sistema ay Adamson University, Ateneo de Manila University, at De La Salle University. / nina Quiela Salazar at Nicole Rabang

admin,

“No ID, No Entry” policy, strictly enforced

11/28/2014 07:55:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments

Due to recent reports of students losing their belongings, UPIS started implementing the No ID, No Entry policy last November 18.

A section of the UPIS student handbook states that the ID is part of the uniform and should be displayed at all times. It must be officially countersigned by the Librarian. The security guard at the gate is given the authority to refuse entry of students not wearing an ID.

This policy is being implemented to make sure that only UPIS students are able to enter the school’s premises.

Students were given a one-week grace period from November 11 to 13 to enable them to secure lost ID cards. / by Raine Abaya

ca ema week,

UPIS celebrates Wonderland in CA EMA Week 2014

11/28/2014 07:52:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments

dearMC,

Think. Write. Read.

11/27/2014 09:15:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments

english,

Literary (Submission): You and I

10/24/2014 08:09:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments

DIFFERENCES
by Michael Tee, Jr.

You are a sunflower
That always faces the bright side of things
And you stand with the heat and light on your face

I am the mushroom
That looms in the shadows, hiding from everyone
And I lie in the damp cool ground within my caves

We are different from each other
Completely opposite
Together for now, but will soon part from each other

haiku,

Literary (Submission): Four Haikus

10/24/2014 08:01:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments

english,

Literary (Submission): Remember Me

10/24/2014 07:58:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments

I hope you remember me
When you watch your favorite movie
When you eat a blueberry
When you reread Casual Vacancy



Because I remember you
When I listen to Eraserheads
When I lay still on my bed
When I remember the things you said

1978,

Literary (Submission): Anong Meron sa Pag-ibig?

10/24/2014 07:54:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments