Rain Coat (?)

It does look like one. But for me, it's thr most fashionable jacket i've ever seen at Folded and Hung. That's why I bought it. :) It makes me look boyish (which is really me) but my girlish personality still stayed.

Shy

Monochromatic. Just black and white 

Skater's Girlfriends

There is this abandoned building at Betty Go Belmonte LRT Station. Creepy, yes. But we got the guts to strut inside. ;) With Linsey Esmeria, a friend. 

Tangerine.

What I wear today.... 5th of July

California Dream

Before we go off the road for driving practice. :p Credits to the one who never got away lol
TwistedTongue for the win!

Vintage Vibe

Awesome photoshoot with a good friend -- Richard Arellano Yambao at the historical place in Manila; Intramuros: The Walled City.

I only provide my clothes but he did everything. Even my make-up. Haha. Awesome, right? Never looked creative as this

Lashes Extensions

I tried lashes extensions today!!! Geez it made my eyes sore for more than an hour. But it's good in pictures I think (it's just that my webcam is not working properly), so the pain is nothing to me now. Lol 

Monochromatic drama

Happiness can be still be seen in black and white.

When it rains....

This is how I spend a rainy day.....

Yes babe, I love to read. I was then currently reading Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer for the 2nd time to refresh my memories about it. Part 2 I can't wait. ;)

The end

Sorry guys, I can't dirty finger. Did I, somehow, disappoint you?

I was caught in the act playing in a cemetery while my brother and our photographer, TwistedTongue (you're the best, yes you are) It's so candid. So me. What's funny is that I am wearing my "bed-clothes" haha. 


I love the color -- those leaves that's blurry and thick and the yellow light from the sun that's passing through the holes of those leaves. It's just perfect. I feel so childish. <3

Goooood goood vibes

GGV never fails! Sunday nights were always been fun and full of lighter.. thanks to Gandang Gabi Vice who never fails to make us happy every Sunday night. The episode tonight was their episode this Season. The guests for tonight’s show includes Annavelle Rama and other Comedians such as Chokoleit, K Brosas and Pooh. Sarah G Live was to replace Gandang Gabi Vice on the timeslot.

Whitney Houston: We Will Always Love You

You are more than an icon to us. You are our inspiration to us.

I grew up with your songs. I actually sang a lot of your songs during the time when I join singing competitions. I look up to you. I know you go through hard times but I totally understand. I still love you and your voice. The way you sing up the stage, the way you dress, the way you perform... It is just awesome.

I know you are happy right now in heaven singing with the choir of angels... We will always love you, Whitney.

THIS IS SECRET...

I'm going to post the Manuscript of "Midnight Sun" by Stephenie Meyer that I got online in a sec. No copyright infringement intended. Wahaha! :) :) :)

Social Penetration Theory: “You Should’ve Been Kind, I Should’ve Been Patient.”

In our family, among the grandchildren, I am the eldest and I have this cousin who’s 2 years younger than me so maybe that’s why I kind of easily get along with her. Here’s the story about us with the application of the Social Penetration Theory.

                Orientation Stage: We do not really talk all the time but when the time comes that she needed to come over to our place to sleepover (because that’s what teenager do), we had the chance to have simple talks about her friends, my friends and other stuff that is not so profound and deep. We also go out somewhere where I can help her with her school works and during that we also had chit-chats about our other cousins. That’s when our friendship starts and grows even more.

                Exploratory Stage: She always sleepover every weekends as much as possible and of course when I am not busy. During this time, we were more open and we have casual talks about our friends and school and our problems about them. Now she’s more expressive and I can easily open myself to her. I was so hesitant in disclosing myself that’s why I think she’s already over this stage but I was still in the middle of it.

                Affective Stage: In this point she now talks about her boyfriend and their problems. She also talks about her family problem. I think this stage is hard for me that is why it takes time before I talk to her about my relationships. We also have some cute, small fights just like sisters. This is the time when she goes out with my group of friends and I, too, go out with her friends.  After I opened myself to her, I felt like this is the most fun part of our relationship. It felt like I found a new best friend.

                Stable Stage: We are now officially best friends! We go out a lot and talks about anything comfortably. She borrows things like bags, shoes and clothes. Usually, I don’t let anyone to borrow my things even my pen. But for her, I lend everything even my cell phone. I let her use my things. But I don’t borrow her things I’m not used to that. This time we are very at ease with each other to the point that she doesn’t call me ate anymore. First name basis.

                Depenetration: This is the most lonesome stage. There comes the time that she get my things in my closet without permit, she doesn’t even give back the things she borrows from me. I talked to her and she got angry. Now, she told stories about me that I’m the one borrowing her things and stuff that is really not true. That was the time when I told myself I won’t talk to her anymore. It really hurts but I should also tell her that our friendship wouldn’t be like before anymore.

Philippines: From Democratic Form of Government to Federalism

Let us all concede that federal form of government is the system using now by the most prominent and influential countries in the United Nations. For us to be open-minded let us define what federalism is all about especially the federalism proposed here in the country. Let us first define Federalism. Federalism is the allocation of power between the national government and regional government. It is a system of government in which the power is divided between a central authority and constituent political unit. Is it advisable for the country like us to adapt this kind of government?

            Federalism is a proposed system of administration for the Philippines and a revision of the current 1987 constitution. Under Joint Resolution No. 10, proposed by Senator Aquilino Pimintel, Jr., the creation of eleven autonomous regions out of the Philippine Republic which would establish centers of finance and development in the archipelago. The proposed states would be Northern Luzon, Central Luzon, Southern Tagalog, Bicol, Minparom (Mindoro, Palawan, and Romblon), Eastern Visayas, Central Visayas, Western Visayas, Nordern Mindanao, Southern Mindanao and Bangsamoro. Metro Manila would have been patterned to the US Washington D.C., and will be the seat of the Federal government.

            On our view of point, by dividing power between the states and the national government, one level can serve as a check on the other. This should provide a “double security” to the rights of the people. This system is especially fitting for the Filipinos because the nation was one of diverse and assorted interests because our society is itself an example of a multi-cultural nation, a melting pot of races, religions, arts and cultures. Each of these interests would constitute a division that would seek its own advantage, and one division might come to dominate the government or part of it in one place, and a different faction might come to power in another. The tugging and pulling of these divisions would prevent any single region of the Philippines from dominating all of the government. The division of powers among several governments would give to virtually every division an opportunity to gain some but not all powers.

            We should take the federal form of government. According to sources, the Philippines would take a period of no less than 10 years to make a successful transition to federalism, involving a period of consolidation of several regions and intensive socio-economic development in each consolidated regions. Why do we have to take the federal form of government? First, it will ensure that the government will remain close to the people because the state government will be more in tune with the daily needs and aspirations of the people especially relevant to small and isolated places. Second, it encourages development of the nation in a decentralized and regional manner and allows for unique and innovative methods for attacking social, economic and political problems. Third, it provides a barrier to the dominance of the majority.

            In that note, we should say that Federalism, will be the best form of government the Philippines can have.

Application of Semiotics, Cultural Approach to Organization and Adaptive Structuration Theory

A. NAME OF THE ORGANIZATION

            FEU Green Bison

B. BACKGROUND OF THE ORGANIZATION

            FEU Green Bison is a recognized student organization of the Far Eastern University. They are first called as the FEU Cheer Drummers but changed their names as FEU Green Bison. They are established on November 2003. There are only 7 members during that time, composed only of FEU Mass Communication students, their drum beats were first heard during the UAAP Season 66.

            When the first set (Dark Age) collided, another set were established on the year 2004 led by Mark Adonis Lawan who became the Vice President of the group. He was the one who made the group numbered that makes them the official drummers of the University. As of now, FEU Green Bison is composed of at least 54 members. They were once training members that are female who were called Lady Bisons but the stopped because they think that playing drums isn’t for ladies but for men.

            A group of drummers created a group that can help the FEU during UAAP season and UAAP Cheering competition. This group was called the FEU Green Bison. Every year, (during the Tam Hunt period) they always search for neophytes for audition with or without experience. Those neophytes without experience are being trained by the senior members of the organization so that they can perform very well for the university.

            The FEU Green Bison are the ones who make every UAAP game lively – through their energy and through the beat of their drums. Once the FEU students hear the beat, automatically, they will cheer with them which will make our athletes proud and will make them confident to win every game.

-- Hoping this could help the upcoming 2nd year Mass Communication students! :)

Dear, Meany Couzo

” Always BE YOURSELF, express YOURSELF, believe in YOURSELF. DO NOT LOOK for a booming personality and DUPLICATE IT! “

Please bear that in mind, Ms. Angeli’s-number-one-fan. We are cousins. I love you. You know that. Since we are youngsters, you know how much I care for you, until now even these stuffs happen. You’re like – almost my little sister, closest to my heart. What is mine WILL BE yours, what is yours is always yours and that’s okay with me. It is ALWAYS OKAY.

What happen to them are not about us but why are you so exaggerated to the point we lost our bond, dear cousin? I never liked what you are doing. You are duplicating almost the whole thing about me. My accounts (Tumblr, Twitter, Formspring) and no, you are not rightful in posting bad stuff because you don’t have to do it.. How I swagger. How I craft pose on cameras. How I do EVERYTHING. You want to study at the same school where I am now. You have the same clothes and pair of shoes – the same kind as mine. You fake me on Friendster (how dare you? :’( DI AKO JEJEMON). You act like me and you’re very good. HANDS DOWN. You talk just like how I talk. Why can’t you make your own YOU? Would you mind if I help you?

Facts proved that in your age, you should have your own personality. You should be yourself. YOURSELF.

I do not want everything to get worse. All I want to say is that, I love you, cousin, so please transform. YOU WOULD NOT ENJOY LIFE INSIDE A SHELTER WHICH IS NOT FOR YOU. You are not who I am. You are what you are and you will always be.

I know you are going to see all of this anytime soon because you’re one of my followers. Please do not take this negatively. This will bring you good. I love you, okay. And God bless you. :)

Some Tumblr Crap

I want you to hug me from behind, unexpectedly. I want you to give me your hoodie when I'm cold. I want you to hold me and keep me warm. I want you to cuddle with me and watch movies. I want you to kiss me in the rain. I want you hold my hands and play with my fingers. I want you play with my hair. I want you to take amazing photos with me. I want you to come to my house and meet my family. I want you to lay in my bed with me and just hold me. I want you to let me dress you up and make you look silly. I want you to tell your friends everyday how much you love me. I want you to write me songs and poems. I want you to watch the sunrise with me. I want you to give me piggy back rides daily. I want you to kiss my nose. I want you to wipe my tears away. I want you to swim in the ocean with me. I WANT YOU TO TELL ME YOU MISS ME. I want you to drop everything and hug me tight. I want you to take pictures of us. I want you to take me on a picnic. I want you to snuggle with me in the movie theaters. I want you to squeeze me as hard as you can when you hug me. I want you to smile ever single time you see me. I want you to know how much I love you.

Bold what applies!

01.  You’re currently confused about someone’s feelings for you.
02.  You have been in a serious relationship before. 
03.  You own an iPod of some sort. 
04.  You do not like your sibling’s girlfriend/boyfriend.
05.  You drink too much alcohol.
06.  You have been to the Olive Garden.
07.  You have taken medicine of some sort this week.
08.  It is really cold in your house right now.
09.  You are extremely dependent on others.
10.  You do not like to express your feelings in front of others.
11.  You ate a lot of food today.
12.  It doesn’t take much for you to cry.
13.  People consider you as a happy sort of person.
14.  Someone in your family is a politician.
15.  You have been to Disney World or Disneyland before.
16.  You hate when people constantly talk about themselves. 
17.  You are a good listener, but you hate complainers.
18.  Someone has called you for a serious medical emergency before.
19.  You have had a serious surgery.
20.  Your house has a spare bedroom.
21.  Your house is old.
22.  You have at least one cousin under the age of three.
23.  You have never held a baby before.
24.  You can’t handle toddlers.
25.  You have a painting in your room.
26.  You have been to Canada.
27.  You have been to Mexico.
28.  You love cherry flavored lollipops.
29.  You celebrate Easter.
30.  You observe Lent.
31.  You are Catholic.
32.  You do not believe in God.
33.  Religion is not important to you.
34.  You want to have a small family one day.
35.  You would rather have more sons than daughters.
36.  You have more aunts than uncles.
37.  You hate being too cold.
38.  You currently are way more tan than everyone else.
39.  You wear shoes in your house.
40.  Your parents are clean freaks.
41.  You are more messy than clean.
42.  You are currently angry at someone.
43.  Patience is so not a virtue to you.
44.  Your desk is extremely clean.
45.  Your bed sheets are either blue, green, black, or white.
46.  When you hear “black & white” it reminds you of Katy Perry’s ‘Hot n Cold’ song.
47.  You have no clue what that song is.
48.  You think rap artists are completely pathetic.
49.  You are glad that Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is out of office.
50.  Politics are boring to you.
51.  You take a vitamin daily.
52.  You feel like you are sick often.
53.  You hate throwing up.
54.  You think it’s gross when people set food down on their desk at school with no napkin.
55.  You also find it gross that people sit on top of desks.
56.  You are now cringing at the thought of someone’s food where someone’s ass was.
57.  You love getting bubble baths.
58.  You do not like chocolate at all.
59.  You are allergic to nuts.
60.  You have been stung by a bee before.
61.  You have been to the emergency room before for something.
62.  One of your parents is 50 or older.
63.  You are the baby of your immediate family.
 64.  You hate broccoli.
65.  Cooked carrots are good, though.
66.  You go on tumblr too much.
67.  You are really comfortable right now.
68.  You like witty t-shirts.
69.  You are a major fan of underground bands.
70.  You have been on an airplane before.
71.  You are not afraid of heights.
72.  You consider yourself paranoid.
73.  You have had a panic attack before.
74.  The thought of being old and alone bothers you.
75.  You would choose the elderly over children.
76.  You feel like you’re living in the wrong decade.
77.  You like the color green.
78.  You think it’s way too cold outside right now.
79.  You love the thought of sleeping in tomorrow morning.
80.  You would rather go to bed early and get up early.
81.  You feel like the early bird catches the worm.
82.  You are a big breakfast eater.
83.  You are currently suffering from the common cold.
84.  You are craving something salty.
85.  You have been in a car today.
86.  There is something plugged in near you.
87.  You have heard of the TV show “HOUSE MD.” 
88.  You do not like medical television shows.
89. You prefer horror to comedies.
90.  You adore Leo & Kate.
91.  You think high-waisted pants look good.
92.  You hate cheesy movies.
93.  You enjoy camping out.
94. Bugs bother you.
95.  You do well in school without trying. 
96.  You are extremely jealous of someone currently.
97.  You feel like you have changed a lot from 2011-2012
98.  You like energy drinks. 
99.  You like italics.
100. You know the entire script of Mean Girls.

im bored. Can somebody pick me up?

OMG. Im waiting almost an hour. Hay. Im so sleepy. Damn it! Can't refuse the feeling of depression. I want to go HOME. I am so damn tired of waiting. How long will I wait? The time is running. I can't think of a move that can make me feel alive in this place. My eyes were tired of looking at the blue light that this thing infront of me gives out.

Where are you? :| BE BACK as you have promised..

Dear Society, What Is Beauty?

We are all more preoccupied with our appearance than we like to confess. But this is not a sign of 'vanity'. Vanity means smugness, excessive pride in one's look. Distress about one’s look is quite common and reasonable because as we know, attractive people have distinct advantages in our society. But how can we conform to the standards of the society? Or should we say, do we really have to follow these standards just to be called beautiful in the eyes of the society?

How do we define beauty in the first place? According to the societal “dictionary”, beauty is the quality that gives pleasure to the mind or senses and is associated with such properties as harmony of form or color, excellence of artistry, truthfulness, and originality.

Let us first discuss “color”. If we are to compare someone with a glowing white skin and someone that is tan-skinned who do you think is more pleasing in the “senses”? Of course, most of us will say that it is the one with the fairer skin because it is what the society tells us; that if someone is white, he or she is beautiful. What if I tell you that, tan-skinned women are more attractive because they have a very unique skin color for the reason that being tan makes them look good on any clothes because their color will adjust to it. Great? Yes it is!

Let us now go on in the “artistry and truthfulness”. Every one of us is created by the One and Only God and to let you know, He created us with all of His heart and passion. He loves us so much that He made us to look like Him. So why judge a person if we are perfectly created by a beautiful God in His likeness?

Originality. Yes, you read that right. We are created uniquely by God’s own way. We should present ourselves to other people confidently and comfortably, of course, on how we roll our thing on our own special way. As John Stuart Mill said, “All good things which exist are the fruits of originality” so why would we go with the flow of other people if we can be a trend setter? Why would we choose to copy the pop if we could make it ourselves? It is just a matter of confidence, right?

It is not astounding that physical attractiveness is of overwhelming significance to us. But did you know that even very attractive people (as society names it) may not be looking in the mirror out of 'vanity', but out of insecurity? We overlook that there are drawbacks to being attractive: good-looking people are under much greater burden to preserve their looks. Also, research shows that good-looking people don't value from the 'bias for beauty' in terms of self-esteem. They often don't trust praise of their work or talents, believing positive assessments to be prejudiced by their physical appearance.

The society’s standards of beauty only exist in our minds. If we are going to delete it and forget it, we are all going to beautiful – beautiful in the mind, values and appearance. Positive vibes will help us glow, pure heart will make us bloom and confidence will cover all our blemishes like make-up and hair-do do to us. Having this, how will the society define beauty? The answer will be… YOU.

After 41 Years...

The man on the left side of the picture is my grandfather and on the right is my father.

         It is so amazing that after 41 years, my dad finally got to know his father -- my grandfather.

         Their story is as interesting as a Maalala Mo Kaya stories that are featured every Saturday at ABS-CBN. At the back of my mind, honestly, I want to pass their story to MMK but I don't have the guts and I don't think that they would want their story to be aired. I haven't asked them yet actually.

        My Grandmother, Ruth Castorillo was a band singer during the late 1960s to 1970s while my grandfather, Ernesto Gomez, was part of the band. He was the band's drummer and he do the rhythm, too. He only plays the drums when they are covering the song "To Sir With Love" which actually is the theme song of Daddy Boy and Lola Ruth at the time. According to my Daddy Boy's (Lolo Ernesto) story, they really loved each other. They were living together in a hotel for free for the reason that they were the band that sings in that hotel. When they were together, Daddy Boy always do the laundry for Lola Ruth is very dominating.

     Daddy Boy also told me that my Lola Ruth is just an average girl. She's not as pretty as a typical collegiala. She's petite, tan-skined but very hygienic. Actually, Lola Ruth trained Daddy Boy to do manicure and pedicure and up to now, Daddy Boy is still concious with his nails.

     The time comes when they have to go to Manila for vacation because their band had a chance to  have a break. They were living together with my Lola Ruth's cousin and sister. My Lola's sister went home but they never expected what happened next.

    My Lolo Paul, Lola Ruth's father came with policemen with him. He took Lola Ruth away from Daddy Boy. He frightened Daddy Boy so Daddy boy surrendered Lola Ruth to his father. But of course, Daddy Boy searched for Lola Ruth in almost 2 years. But sad to say, he can't find her for the reason that Lola Ruth's father made sure that Daddy boy won't find them. So Daddy Boy just go on, had a family but he still love Lola Ruth.

    Lola Ruth got pregnant, gave birth named it Amado but everyone calls him Andy. Andy -- he's my dad. Daddy Boy doesn't knnow about everything. He never know Lola Ruth got pregnant. My dad, never  knew he had a father. Dad was 16 years old when Lola Ruth died because of sickness and on that moment Daddy Andy knew that his father name is Ernesto Gomez. He search for him but he could not find him until he went to Manila for college. He met my mom, they got married but still, he doesn't even know where his father is and to where will he find him.

   Until the boom of Facebook comes. This December 2011, he saw an Ernesto Gomez on Facebook. This Ernesto Gomez really look like him. He immediately add him as a friend and leave a message saying that he is in search for a father named Ernesto Gomez. They had a chat, Daddy Boy interrogated my dad until he confirmed that my dad is really his son. 

   We are so happy about it because we all feel complete. No questions bugging our head anymore. I am happy to have him as my grandfather and I would like to be close to him. I love him.

Red Marks

Last January 24, 2012, I got my first stern red marks on an editorial draft by my Journalism professor.

And on the 27th, I still have red marks on my draft but it was fewer than the picture above. (I don't have its picture cause I was really upset that time.) But also on that date, my draft was approved and I was slightly happy about it. I think my professor wasn't still happy and I am so frustrated. I mean, what did I've done wroooong? -___-

GOOD NEWS! On this day, January 31, 2012 my Editorial Article (oh yes the article itself!!!) was approved by him. And guess what, I just did that in more or less than 15 minutes. AMAAAAAAAZING. I was also surprised because I've never write an article as swift as that. NEVER! :) Maybe I was just soooooo inspired today and I don't know where's that inspiration's coming! (Joke, of course I know, right? lol) So here, is the Editorial Article I wrote today!!

THE TRIAL

by: Angeli Ruth C. Castorillo

“People of the Philippines versus Chief Justice Renato Corona.” or is it, “The Administration against CJ Corona”?

            According to Article XI, Section 2 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution: “The President, the Vice President, the Members of the Supreme Court, the Members of the Constitutional Commissions, and the Ombudsman maybe removed from office, on impeachment for, and conviction of, culpable violation of the constitution, treason, bribery, graft and corruption, other high crimes, or betrayal of public trust.” The constitution may sound specific and stronger than any other definition but it sounds better than saying that impeachment is just the removal of public officials in their perspective offices due to misconduct because the leaders might be frightened to do anomalies. But why does it seem like here in the Philippines, impeachment of public officials is not a stranger to us anymore?

            Do you remember former President Joseph Ejercito – Estrada? How about Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez? It is not surprising that another public official is now being heated under his seat. The controversial impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona is now being televised like a dramatic soap opera as virtual as ERAP’s impeachment.

            CJ Corona’s impeachment is due to his betrayal of public trust, he violated the constitution and he failed to disclose to the public his statement of assets and liabilities and net worth as required by the Constitution. He is now charged of graft and corruption by the courts. And yes, the Philippine’s highest court where CJ Corona used to operate his function.

            Of course, CJ Corona denied the entire allegation against him. He fortified himself and told the court that he only own 5 of the 45 properties being accused by his name. He also said that the other properties were either owned by his in-laws, his in-laws parents, his broker and people he did not know, and even by the National Housing Authority, but were incorporated in the list to “make it appear” that these were his. Speaking before the keen crowd of cohorts gathered at the Supreme Court building in Manila, the Chief Justice also lashed out three powerful persons he did not name for allegedly conspiring to eject him out of his office. He was apparently referring to President Aquino, DOTC Secretary Mar Roxas and Associated Justice Antonio Carpio.

            Whether the court will be just or Corona is guilty with the allegations, it is the people’s task and responsibility to be up-to-date of the issue since we have to be vigilant also if the person in the hot seat is really blameworthy or if he is just being charged for the reason of his involvements and him being appointed by the former president Congresswoman Gloria Macapagal – Arroyo. Is this case just a confederacy against Corona? Is it or is it not? #

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I am so asdfghjkl inspired!! <3

I love Vlog-ing

I'm a Youtube-Sensation-Wannabe!

Oh yeah, I am. I was busy making video blogs lately. Vlogs about stuffs going on in my head. Some are non-sense things that I tried to put sense with them. Like this blog. There's nothing inspirational nor informational with this post. I just want to share my excitement and happiness with regards to my vlog-ing life.

I'm a newbie. Some people thinks I was just "trying-hard" of course I am. I don't have the best humor in the world but I think I've got the guts to express myself infont of a camcorder. That's how it supposed to be. That's how it goes. Some folks would say my vlog won't geet any hits but guess what? I have this vlog that got 700 plus hits in just days! I never imagined it will happen.

So there, just want to share my thoughts of it. :)

MOVE MANILA!

Last January 12, 2012, the Far Eastern University auditorium was chock-full of about a thousand of people because of the most current program of Move.Ph “Social Media for Social Change” chat series. The event highlighted big names in the broadcasting business such as Cheche Lazaro, Veronica Pedroza, Chay Hofileña and Maria Ressa.

When Mr. Ryan Yturriaga announced that we are going to attend a seminar about Social Media, I was not so enthusiastic about it. I didn’t even felt any pleasure flowing in my veins; I can’t find any reasons why do I have to be present in the event. I was actually forcing myself to go. I’m not fond of going to seminars although I’m aware that in the real world after college, there are a lot of seminars waiting for me. On that morning last Thursday, I am not willing to get up early. I’m not a morning person but I should because I have to go to the event.

When I got there in school, I saw Mr. Yturriaga immediately and signed for the attendance, went up the upper box because surprisingly, there are a huge mass of people inside the auditorium. We wait for the even to start and OH MY GOD, I was so starstucked with the big journalism “stars” who are present in that event.

Former ABS-CBN news broadcaster, Al Jazeera English, BBC and CNN Asia’s Veronica Pedrosa delivered the Keynote Speech. She told stories about her experiences as a journalist during her time in ABS-CBN, in CNN Asia until she stated far-fetched stories about her involvements in Al Jazeera. She voiced out a lot of information and I learned a lot from her keynote speech. She discussed about “the power of the word to pressure the power of regime”, how Asian trust social media than traditional media and the “Tectonic drift of Trust” which is presented in a pyramid graph. Age of Deference VS Age of Reference.  She also discussed about how technology that is used well has the ability to make you feel “something” and it’s (technology) impact on the practice of journalism: Live news and more live news, journalists as curators and transparency and credibility as watchwords.

My most favourite part of the event was Pat Evangelista’s Chat Session 1: Telling Stories. Pat Evangelista is a Rappler media reporter. (Oh my god, I can’t believe that I saw her already. When I was in high school, I used her speech several times (“Blonde and Blue Eyes”) as my oration speech. It was such an honour to see her to speak live omg). We watched documentation about Andi Eigenman. In that docu I learned that we should not judge people like her as we Filipinos have judged her just because of this ideology: In the Philippines, you should live with morals. Situations as such happen because we do not live in a fairy-tale who always have a “happily ever after”. She also presented documentaries about the Maguindanao Massacre and the victims of “Bagyong Sendong”. The line I cannot forget on Pat’s speech is that “Journalists are story tellers – we put ourselves in their lives.”

“Chat Session 2: The Fun and Challenges of being a Multimedia Reporter” of Natashya Gutierrez is the most light and fun of all! She discussed about what multimedia journalism is, how multimedia journalism changed the news world, the challenges and the fun part of being a multimedia reporter, while promoting Steve Job’s iPhone! I tweeted during the event and Natashya favorited and retweeted my tweet! She also mentioned me in her tweet!! She’s so nice. J

Chay Hofileña talks about Social Media’s risks and potentials and how to use it responsibly. Potentials such as quick mobilization and information dissemination during disasters and crowd sourcing information. Social media risks such as English language damaged, link between addiction and depression, “current generation of digital natives spend 10,000hrs online before they become adults”, being anti-social, privacy and security issues, CYBER-BULLYING, and mobocracy or mob rule. Responsible use such as “post it and it’s public; age of screen grabs”, avoid inflammatory languages, avoid feeding trolls and do not steal or violate copyright.

Maria Ressa the CEO and executive editor of Rappler wrapped up the whole event. She discussed the main theme of the event: Social Media for Social Change. She talked about social media being a hot topic since 2009, social media addiction, upside of the dopamine fix and social network theory. She also talked about Rappler’s approach in journalism.

Afterwards, a panel discussion was led by Cheche Lazaro and our very own Mr. Joven Castro was there with the other panel. The audience were allowed to ask questions to the guest and they answer it vigorously. Mr. Ryan Yturriaga, my ICT professor had the chance to ask the panel about their stand on security of the journalists here in our country. Veronica Pedrosa was the one who answered Mr Yturriaga’s concern and she said that everyone of us should make a stand about the security of journalists in the Philippines.

The event was such a success and very inspiring. It was a great honor to become part of it! J

It's Friday the 13th and I'm Cyber-bullied.

I never thought it will turn out that way.

Yesterday, I was in an internet cafe waiting for my next class. Doing homeworks, Facebooking, Tumblr-ing, Blog-ing and Tweeting. A lot of students were there and other people whom I can't be familiar with but one thing is for sure. FEU-EAC students are dominating that internet shop. 

I was just hushed; critically thinking about "What am I going to blog?" Then the worst thing that ever happened to me came about…

Three East Asia College students are “talkshit-ing” while playing Counter Strike (or whatever that is because I am not so familiar with online games that involve guns.) They say terms that are so exasperating. Foul words that are very annoying! They shout noisily as if they are the only person inside that internet café.

I asked the internet café personnel to attend my request if it is probable to keep those 3 guys settled down because I cannot focus well. The personnel attend my demand immediately. Suddenly, those guys started to become quiet but something happened. They humiliate me infront of a lot of people. Those East Asia College guys said foul words in my face!

I was so aggravated of them that I posted on my Twitter account a statement. “Grabe naman tong mga taga-East Asia College. Mga Walang Breeding!” Suddenly, I saw in a Facebook account a print-screened adaptation of my tweet. Instantly, there were a lot of comments! Other trollers and stalkers continued to post printed-screen version of my other tweets that are not linked with the issue. I was so bothered about it.

I am aware I also have fault in this because I posted such things stating foul words about EAST ASIA COLLEGE due to my anger against those boys who debase me, but I believe not all of the liability are mine. I just wanted to rant about what happened to me because those FEU-EAC students humiliated me! The fact that this Rima Lopez print-screened my tweets actually made it worst. She invaded my privacy! I can’t think of how she got access on my Twitter account because my Twitter account was locked.

But Praise God, He never leave me in these kind of circumstances. The Facebook Account of “FEU STOLEN SHOTS” became the vessel to let the issue erased. I was so grateful with the Administrators of the account. They stated: “Sure ma`am hindi po namin ginawa tong page para mag hilaan pababa :) i understand kung ano man po yung nangyari sa daughter niyo and we hope as soon as possible na ma trace kung sino yung hinayupak na nambastos sa kanya may god bless her and your family
-elmer :) “ 

(He was then addressing his comment to my mom)

Whoever Elmer is, I know he’s the nicest guy the Lord used for the issue to stop. Thanks to him and to all the Administrators of “FEU STOLEN SHOTS”

“Internet sucks” = No, it is not. It is us who suck. I realized that if I didn’t reacted that way, that won’t happen to me. I wouldn’t be cyber-bullied. I am so sorry about it. But what is worst is that, they invaded my tweets, they bullied me, they say foul words about me, they ridicule me after those FEU-EAC boys had done to me before hand. TELL ME WHO’S THE VICTIM? TELL ME WHO’S THE ONE WHO SUFFERED? Is it really The East Asia College because of that statement I avowed? Or it is me, who haven’t had the time to clarify my side and was judged immediately?

Running Out of Words. Running Out of Time.

My thoughts are vague, I can't explain.
Maybe I was dreaming, maybe I was too lame.'
My heart's undecided, it's so absurd.
I can't think of anything my mind's so stirred.


Can't say I'm broken, can't say I'm okay;
I just want my thoughts to be poured out this way.
For when it is full, it is lost and crashed.
Wisdom is wasted, it is put to trash.

-- Angeli Cstrllo

I wish my eyes were a camera.

I would take pictures of everything and record my life. I’d keep all my pictures stored in my brain and be able to look at them whenever I want. And before I die, I’d rewind all the way to the beginning and fast forward to the end, replaying my whole life in my head.

My New Year's Resolution

Hey guys, don't laugh. I know it sounds cliche but I can't help thinking about doing things as such. I always have a new year's resolution every year. It started when I was in high school. There are certain things I want to change or permanently delete in my life (lifestyle). After all these years, I always fail on this but still I'll continue to formulate another set for the year 2012!!

1. I WILL PUT GOD FIRST IN EVERYTHING THAT I DO
     It says it all. :)

2. I WILL BE MORE SOCIALLY ACTIVE
     I'm the kind of person that do not go out a lot. I go out with friends, with CERTAIN FRIENDS. We eat-out, watch movies, chill, but we seldom go to parties. Maybe I'm going to explore everything I can but of course only those things that aren't beyond my limits.

3. I WILL STOP PROCRASTINATING
    I'm stubborn like that. I don't have this "being initiative" or whatever they call it. My parents didn't raise me like that. They are both industrious and responsible. Oh. Maybe that's the reason why I'm being crazy lazy. I know I'm loving laying down, chilling. I hate chores. But I know I can change that.

4. I'M NOT GOING TO HAVE FIGHTS ONLINE
   Social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter are my vessels where I rant bad feelings, crazy opinions, anger about a lot of people which most of the time turns out to be fights. I'll be more understanding this time and I'm going to lessen ranting about stuff online.

5. I'M GOING TO GET RID OF THE F WORD AND THE B WORD.
   Whenever I get surprised, get mad, be so much happy, or whenver I tell stories to friends, I always, ALWAYS say "fuck" and "bitch" all the time. I know it isn't good to hear especially coming from a girl's mouth but I can't help saying it for "animation" purposes. I know it's bad, that is why I'm going to get rid of it.


So there. I know I can make it. :)