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.




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Literary (Submission): To Save You From Tears

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



Last Christmas, you gave me your heart
I think that was your heart
Never mind, I'm pretty sure it was
But the point is that the very next day
I didn't give it away

Last Christmas, you gave me your heart
And I held onto it
I kept it close at all times
Never letting it out of my sight
I mean, how could I?
It was a present... all for me

Last Christmas, you gave me your heart
It made me happy
'Cause you made me happy
And it kind of only meant one thing
That I'm your 'someone special'

Last Christmas, you gave me your heart
And I thought, "what a brave thing to do"
"That was very sweet of you"
Looking back now though, and I'm sure even you know
Yours weren't the only heart I received

I treasured your heart
I treasured all the hearts
If I were to be honest though
I was a tad bit more fond of yours
It was the one that never grew tired

I treasured your heart
I knew how much it meant to you
You only had one, so no, I did not set it aside to rot
It was always in my hand
And I gripped it as tightly as I could

I treasured your heart
I gazed at it a lot
Throbbing, beating, sometimes palpitating
It looked lovely, felt great even
And it never failed to make me smile

I treasured your heart
I think it almost died a couple of times though
I can't bring myself to wonder why
But hey, it's still alive, just little roughened up
It'll survive...I think

This year, to save you from tears
I gave you the chance to run away"
God knows you deserved it
But I must really be something
Because once again, you've given your heart to me

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isang regalo,

Literary (Submission): Isang Regalo

12/29/2014 09:14:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments


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.

* * *

Tapos na ang UPIS days
Bakasyon na naman
Ngunit akin pang hinihintay
Regalong kanyang nais ibigay.

Subalit paano kami magkikita
Kung tapos na ang pasukan?
Wala nang natitirang araw
Wala ng panahon para magregaluhan.

Aba, hindi pa pala
May lantern parade pa
Pupunta ako
At pupunta rin siya.

Habang palakad-lakad
Sa aki'y may biglang tumawag
Napalingon sa kanan
At sa kanya ay nagulat.

Isang regalo ang iniabot
Habang hingal pa sa paghabol
Aking tinanggap
At ako'y mabilis na nagpasalamat.

Simple
Ngunit alam kong pinaghirapan
Hindi man gaanong kamahalan
Ito'y aking nagustuhan.

Sa tuwing nadadaanan ng tingin
Ang regalong bigay niya
Lahat ay aking naaalala
Higit sa lahat naalala ko siya.

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goodbye,

Literary (Submission): Hello and Goodbye

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



Goodbye to the fast pace of 2014
And hello to the much awaited 2015
Thanks for the memories that were worthwhile
And the ones that will never be forgotten

Goodbye to the regrets I had
To the moments I’d like to forget
To the times that were full of happiness
And the events I wished had ended instead

Hello to a new beginning
To a new chapter
To a hopefully less regretful year
And to a new me

But I wouldn’t like to forget everything
Because there is someone
Someone I wouldn’t like to say goodbye to
And that person is you

Even though memories can be so traumatic
They can also be so pleasing
There were so many times that I would just like to give up
But there is always something, an inspiration that stands in between

So here’s to a new year
With more smiles than frowns
More ups than downs
And more successes than disappointments

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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


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Literary: Just for a Day

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


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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.

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literary,

Literary: Regalo sa Bawat Pasko

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



Noong bata pa ako, doll house lang masaya na ako.
Paglalaruan mo lang ang mga manyika,
Paliliguan sa kunwa-kunwariang pool,
Bibihisan ng damit,
Susuklayin ang kanilang mga buhok
Hay, sana bata na lang ako.

Noong labingtatlong taong gulang ako, stationery set at gel pens lang masaya na ako.
Ipagyayabang ko pa dahil bago,
Dahil mabango ang mga papel,
Walang lukot.
Pagkatapos ay mag-iiwan ako ng sulat sa mga kaibigan ko,
Wala lang, sadyang mababaw lang talaga ang kaligayahan ko.

Ngayong labing anim na taong gulang na ako, hindi ko na makuha ang gusto ko.
Hindi dahil mahal,
hindi dahil bihira,
hindi ko lang talaga maabot.
Halos buong pagkatao ko nalilito, gulong-gulo
Dahil ganyan talaga ang tao, nagbabago at hindi na alam ang gusto.

Isa lang maipapayo ko
Pakaingatan mo’ng lahat ng mayroon ka
Dahil hindi sila lahat permanente, mabilis maglaho parang bula
Magpasalamat na lang sa lahat at maging masaya

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literary,

Literary: Static

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


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Literary: Red

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


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duquela,

Literary: Park

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


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feature,

Feature: 10 Gift Suggestions

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



Isa sa mga pinakainaabangang araw sa buong taon ang Pasko. At kapag nababanggit ang salitang ito, ‘regalo’ na agad ang kaakibat niyan. At siyempre, bilang ikaw ay isang napakabait at napakamapagbigay na nilalang, nais mong magbigay ng regalo sa iyong mga magulang, kaklase, kaibigan, o ka-ibigan (ehem, ehem).

Narito ang ilang mga ideya sa kung anumang magandang ipang-regalo sa Pasko (na maaari mong magamit sa susunod na taon hehe).

1.  Hoodie/Jacket – Perpektong perpekto ang regalong ito dahil sakto, Disyembre, umiihip ang hanging Amihan at sadyang malamig ang panahon. Isa itong magandang regalo kung nais mong makapagpapasaya sa mga tulad mong malamig ang pasko. (evil laugh HAHA)

2. Relo – Magkasunod lang halos ang pagdiriwang ng Pasko at Bagong Taon kaya naman magandang magregalo ng Relo. Hindi ba, magagamit nila ang ibinigay mong relo upang makapag-countdown sa pagsapit ng Bagong Taon. At isa pa, isa rin itong paraan ng pagsasabi sa pagbibigyan mo na, “Oh ayan, wala ka nang rason para ma-late sa klase ah.”

3. Notebook – Maganda itong panregalo sa mga taong may malalawak at malilikot na imahinasyon. Maaari nila itong magamit para isulat o iguhit ang kung anumang pumasok sa utak nila at malay natin, ang mga ideya pala na nailagay sa maliit na kwadernong ito ay magbubunga ng isang malaking pagbabago sa mundo sa hinaharap.

4. Pillow – Ayan, eksakto sa maulang Disyembre. Fit na fit din itong iregalo sa mga taong nagnanais na bumawi ng tulog ngayong Christmas Season.

5. Mug/Tumbler – Ang pinaka-nakakasawang regalo sa lahat. Parang ito lagi yung go-to gift ng lahat ng walang maisip na ipang-regalo. Pero kung gagamitan mo ng kaunting creativity at ipepersonalize mo, tiyak naman maaapreciate yan ng pagbibigyan mo.

6. Earphones – Sakto, Pasko, maraming nangangaroling. Pero ayon sa aming pagtatanong sa alaga naming aso, 7 out of 10 ng mga nangangaroling ay sintunado. Kaya naman tiyak na magugustuhan iyan ng pagbibigyan mo dahil sa halip na marindi siya sa mga nangangaroling na bata ay makikinig na lang siya gamit ang kanyang brand new na earphones.

7. Photo Album – Kung ang pagbibigyan mo ay yung tipo ng tao na umiiyak ng isang baldeng luha tuwing may mga Farewell Party o kaya sa mga Year Ender, perpektong perpekto itong regalong ito. Maipapakita mo sa pagbibigyan mo kung gaano siya kaespesyal sa iyo. At isa pa, mapapaiyak mo pa siya ng dagdag na isa pang balde ng luha.

8. Libro – Kung kami ang tatanungin, ito ang pinakamagandang iregalo ngayong Pasko. Perpekto ito lalo na kung ang pagbibigyan mo ay mahilig gumala sa iba’t ibang lugar. Kasi nga, tulad ng sabi nila, books can take you to many places you can only dream of going to.

9. Wallet – Sa kultura ng ating pinakamamahal na bansa, kaakibat na ng pagsapit ng kapaskuhan ang paghingi ng pamasko sa ating mga ninong at ninang. Tiyak na matutuwa ang pagbibigyan mo nito dahil siyempre, may mapaglalagyan na siya ng kaniyang mga mapapamaskuhan.

10. Pagmamahal <3 – Ito na siguro ang pinakabest (exaggeration intended) na regalo na maipamimigay mo ngayong pasko. Pagmamahal sa magulang, sa kaibigan, o kahit one-sided love pa yan sa crush mong mas malamig pa sa simoy ng hangin. Give love on Christmas Day, ika nga nila.

Pakatatandaan niyo lang na ang pinakaimportanteng bagay sa pagbibigay ng regalo ay ang pagiging bukal nito sa iyong kalooban. Kahit pa simple ang regalo, basta galing sa puso, tiyak na matutuwa ang pagbibigyan mo nito. / nina Macky Barrientos at Zita Pedragosa



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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

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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

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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

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2015: It's time!

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




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batch 2018,

2018: 2x9 nagbabalik, 2x9 mas mabagsik!

12/10/2014 08:17:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments


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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


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batch 2020,

2020: We bring the intwensity.

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


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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.



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dreams,

Literary (Submission): Dreams > Reality, Soon Enough

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



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english,

Literary (Submission): Enigma

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


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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?
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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.

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

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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.

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english,

Literary: Lines

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


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filipino,

Literary: Kalsada

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


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crossroads,

Literary: Crossroads

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


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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.

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Literary: Lost

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


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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

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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


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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

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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

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Forever pa, more.

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


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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.



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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.



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