20|Chocolatey Buddies♥

Friends is always there for you. We are open to each other that's way we don't have any arguements, we help each other. We treated each other as sisters and brother. Siblings not in blood, but in the things that we want to do same. Siblings in different mothers. Chocolatey buddies are those people whose very important to me. This include: Pamela Gatdula, Andrae Recuenco, Mariane Viray, Kette Capitulo, Christian Muñoz and lastly Jan Michael Mil. I'm very happy to be part of this group. A group of people whose intelligent, creative and everything. Sometimes if I don't understand something I approach them and they help me.

On my first day in this block, I feel very welcome and like a family to them. They approach me, I'm very thankful that I have them in my life, and unforgettable friends. I'll keep all of you.

One of the closest friend of mine is Andrae, she is annoying sometimes. But I still love her. I really love her personality and her attitude. Sometimes she funny, I miss her singing some Jeje songs. Those times. Ugghh. On our last day, she made me cry. I say goodbye to her and she feel something. Her eye was attempting to cry. That's why, I feel like I lost the persons I've known last 2 months but it's very heart breaking for me. I hope to still see my Chocolatey Buddies.

PS: Iloveyou guys!! Godbless.

19|Speech Choir

Finally! The speech choir is over, we've done through a lot in this competition. Some arguements, because of our other blockmates who did not participant. All of us feel the pain, but that pain is worth it! We don't expect anything we just want to finish the competition, and we aim to have a high grade from our beloved prof Nomer Yuzon.

Our sacrifies is worth it! We our the champion in Speech Choir, victory for TM151. Super happy can't explain how much happiness I feel. Very proud of being part of this block. I'll never forget all of you guys. :) Godbless xx

18|Ignite Speech

A 20 slides and 5 minutes presentation for ignite. What can you say? It has a lot of pressure inside of this Ignite Speech. All TM students encounter how hard to make a presentation which has a 20 slides and you only 5 minutes to deliver your speech. There are times that because of the nervousness and pressure we will forget the lines of your speech.

Our representative for the Ignite Speech is Charella Gonzales, I know that she did her best. But sadly, we didn't win. But it's okay. We are still very proud of Charella. :)

17|Public Speaking Inter-School Competition

Another program from APC Speaks, I'm proud that my friend Jan Michael Mil is one of the contestant. I really like the way we deliver his speak to all of us. I really admire his speaking skills, we trust him that he will win the contest then he made it unto the final round. I'm so happy for him.

Alot of nervous rounds him that time, he is nervous because obviously he don't like to stand infront of the crowd. And moment of listens, because of listening to his speech. But I'm very proud for him. Someday I like to be like him whose not afraid to speak infront of the crowd. Another award for TM151, Cheers!

16|Traditional Books vs. Ebooks

If I were ask you, what would be more convenient to use? Traditional books? or E-books? It used to be so easy to define what a book was: a collection of printed pages bound inside a cover that you could place on a shelf in your library, or in a store. But because of the advancement of technology, enthusiasts have created another way of learning: E-books is a text and image based publication in digital form produced on, published by and readable on computers and other digital devices. There are many factors to consider when discussing the matter of traditional books vs. E-books, but  ultimately, it boils down to the reader’s preference. Avid fans of traditional books claim that there’s nothing like the smell of paper and the rustle of the pages as the reader flips gently through the book with their fingers. On the other hand, those who prefer ebooks often say that the device literally takes a whole lot of  weight from their shoulders. Packing for trips is bad enough as it is, but it becomes doubly so when confronted with the task of choosing which book to bring.  I support that usage of E-books because as the world changes, the lifestyle of people and society also changes. Now we’re living in a technological world, we should also go with the flow and make necessary changes for good. Filipinos will be able to innovate and be globally competitive if we use e-books in education. Also, it will benefit the students health. We won’t need to bring heavy books to school. Because the tablet will contain the learning materials, then it will be a better source of education. It’s convenient but risky because of culprits who have penchant on gadgets and anything they can sell for a high cost. There’s also the matter of production cost. Obviously, traditional books cost more because of the resources needed. Ebook reader manufacturers, though, spend the majority of their production cost on the devices itself, and everything is digital and a fraction of the cost per book, compare to traditional book. One of the advantage of ebooks is that you are able to carry your whole library, and that is really useful because carrying more than five big classic books is very uncomfortable. As all your books are in the ebook reader, they can easily be moved, for instance, if you move to another house.

It is also, easily readable, because most of ebook readers have zoom, possibility to change the letter size, and so forth. They are eco-friendly too. In storage those who own a lot of books know how much space they can take up, but with a reader, your bookshelf is located on a small handheld device, your computer or on both. This will save you a lot of storage space and also means you have a backup online if something happens to your books. Font adjustments with an eBook, you can instantly change the darkness of the lettering or the size of your font. When your eyes feel strained after reading a paper book too long, you have little choice but to stop reading. With an eBook, you can just change the font size and keep going. This is also a great feature for those who need large print books. Night reading if you read in bed, an eBook may be a good option as many readers come with built-in reading lights. These are easy to use and won’t get in the way like the lights attached to actual books do. Speed the moment you decide to read an e-book, the fun begins and it is quicker than waiting for your ordered print book to arrive at your doorstep. Moreover, in this time people are now more conscious about climate change and traditional books require paper which comes from trees. More paperback books would mean more cutting of trees. Our love for books should not cause our Mother Nature harm especially now that we already have a better alternative to traditional books. Using books would be the perfect compromise for our love for books. Both forms of books have many advantages and choosing which a better option is depends only on you. You may find convenience using the technology or to continue experience the comfort of traditional reading zone. 

 

15|10 ways to be a Good Student

10 Ways to Be a Good Student

1. Come to school everyday. Attend every class and be on time!  Poor attendance and frequent tardies contribute to failure in class.  Don’t miss class unnecessarily and be sure to get notes and complete all assignments for the days that you do miss.
2. Have your supplies ready.  Bring everything that you need to class.  Your locker is probably not close by and it takes time away from class for you to have to leave to retrieve your materials.
3. Have you materials organized.  It’s stressful to dig through your book bag to find homework that is actually under your bed.  If you know where everything is, you’ll save time and be less likely to forget something important.
4. Pay attention in class.  It’s not simply enough to show up.  You need to listen, take notes, and ask questions to make sure that you don’t miss anything important.
5. Complete assignments on time. Most teachers will not accept late work and even if they do, you’ll lose points.  Keep an agenda and use it to write down every assignment and be sure to check it nightly.  Cross out items as you finish them.
6. Follow directions. What’s the point of completing an assignment if you’re not going to do it right?  Don’t lose points on a test or quiz because you didn’t do what was asked of you.  Look for examples to follow.  If you’re not sure of what to do, ask for clarification.
7. Ask for help when you need it. Don’t be embarrassed to ask questions.  Teacher’s love to see you learn and if it takes a quick question after class or an extra help session after school, we are all willing to do what we can to help you.  Don’t wait until test day or the last days before the final exam to get help.  If you see that you are struggling, get help early.  The sooner the better.
8. Participate in class activities. Class activities are designed to help you learn and practice so it’s important that you participate and take them seriously.  Failure to participate not only hurts you, it can be a distraction to classmates.
9. Follow all school rules. Do what’s asked of you by your teachers and other school staff.  Some rules are given for your safety and the safety of others; others are given simply to make class go smoothly so that you and your classmates can learn and get more accomplished.  All school rules are applicable in the classroom and each classroom has its own rules.  Familiarize yourself with these and follow them.
10. Always try to do your best. All anyone can ask of you is 100% effort.  End each day knowing that you did your best and be proud of that.

Source: http://www2.fultonschools.org/teacher/wilsonm3/Important%20Information/10_ways_to_be_a_good_student.htm

14|Inter-Highschool Public Speaking Competition

Public speaking (sometimes termed oratory or oration) is the process or act of performing a presentation (a speech) focused around an individual directly speaking to a live audience in a structured, deliberate manner in order to inform, influence, or entertain them. Public speaking is commonly understood as the formal, face-to-face talking of a single person to a group of listeners. It is closely allied to "presenting", although the latter is more often associated with commercial activity. Most of the time, public speaking is to persuade the audience.

Inter-highschool Public Speaking Competition is one of the APC speaks activity. I really admire those who joined the competition, they try their best for the competition. One of the contestant that I admire is Phobe Almario she's like a professional public speaker even she is just a high school student. I know that she has a power to be a good public speaker. We won the championship and I don't have doubt she deserve the title of being a champion. I always congratulate those who participant the competition of our beloved school.

13|Phantom of the Opera

Opera singer Christine triumphs at the gala on the night of the old managers' retirement. Her old childhood friend, Raoul, hears her sing and recalls his love for Christine. At this time, there are rumors of a phantom living at the Opera and he makes himself known to the managers through letters and malevolent acts. Some time after the gala, the Paris Opera performs Faust, with the prima donna Carlotta playing the lead, against the Phantom's wishes. During the performance, Carlotta loses her voice and the grand chandelier plummets into the audience.

Christine is kidnapped by the phantom and is taken to his home in the cellars of the Opera where he identifies himself as Erik. He plans to keep her there for a few days, hoping she will come to love him. But she causes Erik to change his plans when she unmasks him and, to the horror of both, beholds his noseless, lipless, sunken-eyed face which resembles a skull dried up by the centuries, covered in yellowed dead flesh. Fearing that she will leave him, he decides to keep her with him forever, but when Christine requests release after two weeks, he agrees on condition that she wear his ring and be faithful to him.

On the roof of the opera house, Christine tells Raoul that Erik abducted her. Raoul promises to take Christine away to a place where Erik can never find her. Raoul tells Christine he shall act on his promise the next day, to which Christine agrees. She, however, has pity for Erik and will not go until she has sung a song for him one last time. Neither is aware that Erik has been listening to their conversation and that he has become extremely jealous.

The following night, Erik kidnaps Christine during a production of Faust and tries to force Christine to marry him. He states that if she refuses, he will use explosives (which he has planted in the cellars) to destroy the entire opera house. Christine refuses, until she realizes that Erik learned of Raoul's attempt to rescue her and has trapped Raoul in a hot torture chamber (along with the Persian, an old acquaintance of Erik who was going to help Raoul). To save them and the people above, Christine agrees to marry Erik. Erik initially tries to drown Raoul, using the water which would have been used to douse the explosives. But Christine begs and offers to be his "living bride", promising him not to kill herself after becoming his bride, as she had both contemplated and attempted earlier in the novel. Erik eventually rescues Raoul from his torture chamber. When Erik is alone with Christine, he lifts his mask to kiss her on her forehead, and is given a kiss back. Erik reveals that he has never received a kiss (not even from his own mother) nor has been allowed to give one and is overcome with emotion.

Erik allows them to escape, though not before making Christine promise that she will visit him once on his death day, and return the gold ring he gave her. He also makes her promise that afterwards she will go to the newspaper and report his death. Indeed, some time later Christine returns to Erik's lair, buries him and returns the gold ring. Afterwards, a local newspaper runs the simple note: "Erik is dead".

In my own perspective, it's so relaxing to hear good music from the veteran singers. I feel like I'm in heaven, without problems and just listening to the good music from the cast of the Phantom of the Opera. I watched the movie at AVR, during our EEP Class. I don't have any doubt about the movie. It's really nice and I admire the author of this movie. I really love to hear songs with the same genre.

12 | Media Literacy

For centuries, literacy has referred to the ability to read and write. Today, we get most of our information through an interwoven system of media technologies. The ability to read many types of media has become an essential skill in the 21^st Century. Media literacy is the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media. Media literate youth and adults are better able to understand the complex messages we receive from television, radio, Internet, newspapers, magazines, books, billboards, video games, music, and all other forms of media. Media literacy skills are included in the educational standards of every state—in language arts, social studies, health, science, and other subjects.  Many educators have discovered that media literacy is an effective and engaging way to apply critical thinking skills to a wide range of issues. 

Media Literacy Project’s approach to media literacy education comes from a media justice framework. Media Justice speaks to the need to go beyond creating greater access to the same old media structure. Media Justice takes into account history, culture, privilege, and power. We need new relationships with media and a new vision for its control, access, and structure. Media Justice understands that this will require new policies, new systems that treat our airways and our communities as more than markets.

In this seminar the speakers tell us information on how to be a good social media owner. We must need to be careful on what we are posting in our social media networking sites. It helps many students in apc to know what is the importance of social media. I'm glad that they thought us how to manage social media accounts properly.

Source: https://medialiteracyproject.org/learn/media-literacy/

11 | Plagiarism

Plagiarism is the "wrongful appropriation" and "stealing and publication" of another author's "language, thoughts, ideas, or expressions" and the representation of them as one's own original work. The idea remains problematic with unclear definitions and unclear rules. The modern concept of plagiarism as immoral and originality as an ideal emerged in Europe only in the 18th century, particularly with the Romantic movement.

Plagiarism is considered academic dishonesty and a breach of journalistic ethics. It is subject to sanctions like penalties, suspension, and even expulsion. Recently, cases of 'extreme plagiarism' have been identified in academia.

Plagiarism is not a crime per se but in academia and industry, it is a serious ethical offense, and cases of plagiarism can constitute copyright infringement.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plagiarism

10 | Virgilio S. Almario (Filipino Author)

Virgilio S. Almario, (born March 9, 1944) better known by his pen name, RIO ALMA, is a Filipino artist, poet, critic, translator, editor, teacher, and cultural manager. He is a National Artist of the Philippines and currently serves as the chairman of the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF), the government agency mandated to promote and standardize the use of the Filipino language.

Growing up in Bulacan among peasants, Almario sought his education at Manila and completed his degree in A.B. Political Science at the University of the Philippines.

His life as a poet started when he took master’s course in education at the University of the East where he became associated with Rogelio G. Mangahas and Lamberto E. Antonio.

A prolific writer, he spearheaded the second successful modernist movement in Filipino poetry together with Rogelio Mangahas and Teo Antonio. His earliest pieces of literary criticism were collected in Ang Makata sa Panahon ng Makina (1972), now considered the first book of literary criticism in Filipino. Later, in the years of martial law, he set aside modernism and formalism and took interest in nationalism, politics and activist movement. As critic, his critical works deal with the issue of national language.

Aside from being a critic, Almario engaged in translating and editing. He has translated the best contemporary poets of the world. He has also translated for theater production the plays of Nick Joaquin, Bertolt Brecht, Euripedes and Maxim Gorki. Other important translations include the famous works of thePhilippines' national hero, José Rizal, namely Noli Me Tangere and El filibusterismo. For these two, he was awarded the 1999 award for translation by the Manila Critics Circle.

Almario has been a recipient of numerous awards such as several Palanca Awards, two grand prizes from the Cultural Center of the Philippines, theMakata ng Taon of the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino, the TOYM for literature, and the Southeast Asia Write Award of Bangkok.

He was an instructor at the Lagao Central Elementary School from 1969-1972. He only took his M.A. in Filipino in 1974 in the University of the Philippines. In 2003, he was appointed Dean of the College of Arts and Letters in the said university. On June 25 of the same year, he was proclaimed National Artist for Literature.

Almario is also the founder and workshop director of the Linangan sa Imahen, Retorika, at Anyo (LIRA), an organization of poets who write in Filipino. Award-winning writers and poets such as Roberto and Rebecca Añonuevo, Romulo Baquiran Jr., Michael Coroza, Jerry Gracio, and Vim Nadera are but some of the products of the LIRA workshop.

He was a founding member of the Gallan sa Arte at Tula (GAT), along with fellow poets Teo Antonio and Mike Bigornia.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virgilio_S._Almario

9 | K12 Program

K12 is one of the recent laws that was implemented by the government. K12, a term used in education and educational technology in the United States, Canada and possibly other countries, is a short form for the publicly supported school grades are kindergarten (K) and the 1st through the 12th grade (1-12) "13th" grade would be the first year college.

One of the objective of K12 is to improve student learning through technology. There is undeniably a challenge that teachers are facing as more young students drop out of high school without graduating. The benefits of K12 including skills such as being able to read, write, count, communicate and interact with others. The implementation of K12 plan in the Philippines is the key to our nation's development.

Students need to learn study techniques that match their learning style. We can valued the K12 by sharing the advantages of K12. The program aims to uplift the quality of education in the Philippines in order for graduates to be easily employed. The program also aims to meet the standards required for professionals who would want to work abroad. Most importantly, the system aims to fully enchance and develop the students in order for them to be well-prepared especially in emotional and cognitive aspects. Through this, graduates will be able to face the pressures of their future workplace. 

8 | APC's Anti-Smoking Campaign

Smoking to me is like suicide. It is death in anticipation. We all know that smoking is bad for our health. But still there's so many stubborn people in this world that still smoke even though they know the consequences in smoking. "Every cigarette you smoke takes away 14 minutes of your life." They do some seminars about smoking, to let people know the causes by smoking.

As I observe in APC, many students smoke. Especially those who are in higher level, instead of being a good example. They show lower level, that smoking is not bad. Good thing that APC will implement APC's anti-smoking campaign.

7 | SoM week

On the 1st day of the SoM week, we walked from Apc to Lapu-lapu. It's too hot, but fun because I'm with my friends. I also enjoyed sa TM society activity which is TMysteries, fun but scary. I have alot of things that I discovered on the game, best experience ever!!! :)

It also help us to developed our friendship, their are alot of game that our classmates was joined. And we supported them, we cheer them. Lately, my friend Andrea and Pamela joined the Clash of Course and I was their to support them. This evening there is a SoM night but I was not able to attend that because my grandma don't allow me to go. I'm happy because my friends won the game that I was stated lately which is TMysteries. We also attended the seminar about the cyber crime law. 

This is one of the most memorable event in my college life, I have my friends with me. And we successful finished the SoM week. Tomorrow we are going to support Joshua Beredo for his SoM pageant. SoM week is fun, memorable and enjoyable. I hope this will happen again :)

6 | Parasyte

This movie is so creepy and unique, the movie was so great! But i'm not satisfied at the end. I really want to watch the part 2 of this movie. I don't have any doubt that it is one of the best selling movie that earned money. The circle of the story is a japanese teen manages to stop an alien infection before it  before it spreads to his brain, but is then forced to coexist with the mutant creature when it takes control of his right arm in “Parasyte.” Part horror movie, part buddy comedy and part superhero origin story, this clever twist on the classic body-snatcher formula. Even though it's hard for him to fought his love one's he did for the sake of other people, he just did his part. The movie inspired me, he is willing to risk his life for the sake for other people.

3 | Ang Tatay Mong Kalbo (A bald soprano)

First, we all wondering where does the title came from. It's not really accurate with the scenes in the play. I do some research about where does the title really came from and it's history.

According to legend (we're not sure if this is true), the actual title came into being during a rehearsal when the actor playing the Fire Chief flubbed a line. He was supposed to say "une institutrice blonde" (a blond schoolteacher), but instead said, "une cantatrice chauve" (a bald soprano). We're guessing Ionesco thought this mess-up was awesome. Not only did he add a line as a result, he even named the play after it. 

It's kind of weird right? First, I didn't get the logic. Imagine where does the story really came from. It's hard for me to understand as well. But in my part I did some research so I can easily understand the story. From the word Absurds means it is make no sense at all. Mr. and Mrs. Reyes are seated like the Santos at the beginning of the play. The play begins again with Reyes, who say exactly the same lines as the Santos in the first scene. This weird and wonderful ending touches on many of the play's major themes. For one, it's the final twist in a play in which we've seen one "version of reality"after another. 

5 | Turn Left, Turn Right

This movie is a great adaptation from the book which is owned by the artist Jimmy Liao from Taiwan. I loved this movie. I caught only the last half on TV recently and tracked down the full film to see all of it. I am not familiar with the original illustrated novel though. It is a fairy tale for grownups, with humour, sadness, and a bit of slapstick. 

There is one thing i want to complain about though. The supporting characters are so irritating. They completely spoiled the mood of the movie. Everytime they appear, i cringe and cuss. They are the only thing that keeps the movie from being a perfect ten. that and the dramatic ending that also strays away from the mood of the movie. For me, it's simple but really inspiring. They are really meant for each other. When I watched the movie Turn Left, Turn Right. I was inspired and definitely amazed. I'm just wondering, they met again after I think 10 years? Yes I think. A great story, a story of two people, that can never met, a story of two umbrellas, that we can see from above, but that never cross each other.

4 | Cheers and Chant

This is so memorable. We enjoyed this event in English Term because this is a project. And I'm proud to be part of it. It's not easy to join this kind of event it's just like a little bit nervous. But TM151 have a spirit and confident that we can do it. 

And because of the unity of our block, we succeed. When we are practicing the Cheers and Chant some of us our not taking the rehearsal seriously. But when the event came, we just pray and think that we can do it. I'm so happy that we won the 1st runner up, not a champion but atleast we raise our block section. 

In this event we show our unity and faith to God. It's so hard to rehearsal and practice, i honestly sometimes I lost my motivation to do it properly. You know why? Let me say this why should I take it seriously, when my blockmates are making it funny thing. Oh well, we just need to have unity to be succeed on one thing.

1 | I'm Perfectly Imperfect

Hi. My name is Jennyvee Cañeso, but you can call me Jen or Jenny. I’m 16 years old. I was born on November 2, 1998. My parents are not living together, they seperated when I  was 5 years old. They now have family of their own, my mom have 2 children with her present husband and my dad also have 2 children with his present wife. When I was 2 years old my grandmother decided to take good care of me.

I love playing volleyball. I practiced my favorite sport when I was 1^st year high school. And I also joined the training to be a varsity someday. I love to meet new people, and make friends with them.

I want to finish my studies so I can help my Aunt. I love my Aunt so much, she was the one who took the responsibility of my parents she supports my financial needs. I have a lot of dreams, I want to be a successful someday. I want to have a stable work so I can help my family and to provide for them. They are the most important people in my life, without them I am nothing.

2 | Heneral Luna

          “Heneral Luna” has made me realized a certain point. It is the film’s slogan, “Bayan O Sarili?” This tagline is suitable in the era that we live in. During the colonial era, the Spanish, American and Japanese, Filipinos did put their sense of nationalism first before their comfort. 

             They have given so much for them and for us to experience freedom. They sacrificed so much, and put their lives in danger. One example is General Antonio Luna, the General during the Philippine-American War. He is known as a strict and disciplined general that is a total disciplinarian to the soldiers of that time. His attitude and his great sense of nationalism were misinterpreted by his fellow soldiers, saying that he is a misunderstanding and a rude general. Some of his political enemies were Felipe Buencamino and Pedro Paterno, they were the ones who are into the movement and colonialization of America in the Philippines. They were thinking about their riches which angered Gen. Luna. That was the time that he asked them furiously with determination, “Bayan o Sarili?” There are times that we only think the benefits for ourselves, selfish it is. That quote must be always in our mind and realize that we do not only live for ourselves but for other people too, especially our countrymen. I am on the side of Gen. Luna, which is on the “Bayan” side, because if not because of heroes like him, we would not experience the satisfaction of sovereignty and freedom that we have. 

No colonizers and no external control, we are independent. How lovely is that? The movie also made me realized that it was never good to separate with your group. In the movie, the group is the group of Filipinos. The point I am pertaining to is the bond between the government officials are weak. If the government is weak, then the country’s status will also be weak. A team should be together, not far away from each other. There should be one goal and one step in achieving that goal. The goal for Independence was not easily achieved during that time. In the present era, we could relate this to simple group tasks like group projects. If one member did not participate, the ability of a group to perform a certain task will be less than the full potential of the group to perform an excellent job if all of the members would be doing their responsibilities. These points of the movie are what struck me the most, lessons that we may bring anywhere. 

Heneral Luna is a movie that we did not have for quite some time now. It is the movie that has light up the inner spark of our nationalistic self. The movie that opened our eyes on the evil truths of our national history. A movie that has taught the lessons of nationalism, betrayal, love, faith and service. Truths that until now are lingering in our minds, hearts and souls. Truths that would tell us that Heneral Luna is alive and will remain alive - the way that we would like the story to have ended.