NO SPEED LIMIT! Fun Run

Wanna do something healthy and yet for the benefit of many? Join No Speed Limit fun run for the benefit of Batino Elementary School. To create a bigger and better NSL this year, they will feature 4 race categories with a route along C5 from Katipunan to Libis, aiming to attract over 600-1000 participants from all over Metro Manila! 

To give you more information about No Speed Limit: 

No SPEED Limit, is a yearly benefit run organized by Ateneo Special Education Society (Ateneo SPEED). No SPEED Limit this year offers a unique 3K, 5K,10K and 15K route both inside and outside the Ateneo campus, reaching parts of Katipunan Avenue. For the benefit of Batino Elementary School, Ateneo SPEED aims to aid in the further development of teachers in one of the largest public special education institution in Quezon City.

RACE CATEGORIES and REGISTRATION FEES
15K Route: P700
10K Route: P550
5K Route: P450
3K Route: P400

GUN START

15K 4:45 AM
10K 5:00 AM
5K 5:15 AM
3K 5:30 AM

CASH & CONSOLATION PRIZES

15K
1st Place: 6,000
2nd Place: 4,000
3rd Place: 1,500

10K
1st Place: P4,000
2nd Place: P3,000
3rd Place: P1,000

5K
1st Place: P2,500
2nd: P1,000
3rd: Consolation Prizes

3K
1st: Consolation Prizes
2nd: Consolation Prizes
3rd: Consolation Prizes

REGISTRATION VENUES

Online Registration

Download the registration form at http://ateneospeed.org/nsland send an accomplished copy tonospeedlimit2012@yahoo.com. Payment and race kit pickup options will be sent to you.

Public Registration

You can also register at ROX (Recreational Outdoor Exchange) from December 19 to January 28.

You can find them at:

Bonifacio High Street

B1 R.O.X. Building, Taguig City, Philippines

CONTACT 

For Sponsorship & Registration Inquiries,

Text/ Call: Abby @ 0917-691-9500 and 0922-863-0433

Email: nospeedlimit2012@yahoo.com

Like us on Facebook!

Facebook Fan page: http://www.facebook.com/NSL2012

NSL website: http://ateneospeed.org/nsl

Start your year right by helping others. Register now and run for the benefit of others. Be part of the change. 

Malayo sa Maynila

Marihatag, Surigao del Sur at Han- Ayan, Surigao del Sur--- Ito ang lugar kung saan kami nagtungo noong Nobyembre 10- 13, 2011.

Hindi parin ako makapaniwala hanggang ngayon na nakasama ako sa lugar na ito. Ang munting paraiso sa Mindanao na hindi lahat ng Pilipino ay alam na mag ganito pala sa Pilipinas. Kasama ng 20 na propesor at ilang madre, isa ako sa dalawang estudyanteng nabigyan ng pagkakataong makasama sa Marihatag, Surigao del Sur.

Nagtatanong rin ako nung una kung bakit ako at ano ba ang dahilan ni Lord kung bakit ako nakasama sa trip na ito. Nalaman ko ang sagot nung umakyat na kami sa Han- Ayan kung saan nakita ko ang katayuan at sitwasyon ng buhay ng mga naninirahan doon. Mahirap ang buhay ng mga tao dun. Mahirap hindi dahil wala silang makain. Mahirap dahil hindi nila alam kung alam pa ba ng gobyerno natin na nage-exist pa sila. Ito ang isa sa mga lugar dito sa Pilipinas na kailangan maabot ng tulong at bigyang pansin dahil kung hindi tuluyan silang maghihirap.

Pacific Ocean

Kasama si Mayor (Marihatag)

Habang nakasakay sa truck. Ang una naming punta sa Han- Ayan

Napakasipag ng mga tao doon. Hindi sila sumusuko at patuloy sa pagkayod para makakain sila araw- araw at mapagaral ang kanilang mga anak kahit na kulang na kulang sa mga kagamitan angmunting eskwelahan doon. Ito rin siguro ang dahilan kung bakit ako nakasama roon. Nakita ko ang estado ng edujkasyon doon at totoo pala talagang may mga hindi naabot ng tulong mula sa Maynila. Mabuti na lang at nakit ng St. Scho- Manila ang Marihatag at Han- Ayan. Doon nagkaroon muli ng pag- asa ang mga taong naninirahan sa bundok.

Habal- habal (Ang aming sinakyan pagakyat ng Han- Ayan)

Pagsasadula ng kanilang tribo noong unang panahon.

Ngiti at galak ang salubong sa amin ng mga tao dun. Nakakatuwa dahil hindi kami iba sakanila. Malayong- malayo man ang pagitan ng lugar kung san kami nanggaling, malugod nila kaming inimbitahan sa kanilang mga tahanan. Nais kong ibahagi ang nakita kong estado ng edukasyon sa Han- Ayan para maunawaan ng kung sino mang nakakabasa nito ang sitwasyon nila doon. Meron silang pang grade school at high school. Ang mga silid- aralan ay gawa sa kahoy at yero lamang. Lumang- luma na ang mga kagamitan. Halatang- halatang ipinasa lang sakanila yung mga 2nd hand na kagamitan mula pa sa ibang lugar, marahil ay galing pa sa Maynila. Pero okay lang sakanila yun basta may magagamit. Ang mga guro ay iilan lang. Kulang din sila sa guro dahil malayo ang Han- Ayan. Hindi rin sapat ang sweldo ng mga guro doon para sa isang regular na guro . Pero ang nakaktuwa doon, ang mga guro dun ay hindi nagrereklamo dahil siguro mahal talaga ang ginagawa nila at napamahal narin sila sa mga bata. Php 2000 lang ang budget ng mga guro kasama na ang kanilang pang- kain at madalas, sila pa ang gumagastos ng mga pang- decor sa mga silid- aralan para mapaganda ito.

Napakarami kong natutunan sa apat na araw na nanatili kami sa Surigao Del Sur. Ang dami kong "first time" na naranasan.
1. First time kong pumunta ng Surigao Del Sur
2. First time kong makita ang Pacific Ocean.
3. First time kong sumakay sa ibabaw ng truck.
4. First time kong nakakakita ng mga Militar sa bundok.
5. First time kong naranasan na harangin ng mga Militar para sa check point.
6. First time kong sumakay sa habal- habal papuntang Han- Ayan.

Hindi ko man mabanggit lahat, isang bagay lang ang gusto kong ibahagi sa mga taong nagbabasa nito ngayon. Pag may dumating na oportunidad sa inyo na tumulong, wag kayong magalinlangan hangga't maaari. Napakasarap tumulong sa kapwa lalung- lalo na kung yung ikaw ang magiging dahilan ng ngiti ng mga tinutulungan mo.

Made In Dagenham: Movie review

“Equal pay for women!” is what the women in Dagenham wanted to happen. Made in Dagenham was inspired by a real life story of group of women from Dagenham who worked for Ford, which is one of the top companies in United Kingdom and United States of America and contributed a lot to the economy of the two countries. This movie will not just make you see that women could also do what men can do when it comes to production and work but it will also make you realize that women could stand up to fight for what is right and fight for their right. The touch of Marxism made the movie more critical and interesting. 

Made in Dagenham is in now because there were a lot of issues about stereotyping and gender discrimination because they’re men or because they’re women. I’m not a radical feminist who will force you to choose and take the side of women rather than men but what I’m saying is, if you will just examine the real importance and contribution that women can give in our society, you will know what I’m talking about. 

Question of Love

I’m trying to do my best

To get away with this feeling

I know it isn’t right

But how can I stop my heart?

I know liking you is not easy

And loving you becomes more risky

But I can’t find a way to control my heart

Or even say no to what my desires are.

Is this really love how I feel for you?

Or just another infatuation that never last.

I’m really seeking for answers right now

And also their question that starts with how. 

Maybe It's You

Here it goes again.

My stomach stumbles and my heart beats fast.

I wonder what it is in you

That made me often nervous and wet my hands.

I wasn’t looking for somebody

And I haven’t been in love

But this feeling I have for you

Really bothers me for a while.

I didn’t look at your physique

Then I saw the real you

You being as a person

Completely what made me fell for you.

I asked God to see you again

And He gave a second chance

All I want is to know you more

Everything about you is what I’m looking for. 

Carry Me

I was alone in the dark

Hiding and afraid of what’s inside

I never felt secure of anything

Cause what’s behind me is chasing me

I know it’s not easy to forget

And lying is what makes me alive

My life became complicated

That brought me into searching for blank

You don’t know the real thing

Nobody listens except Him

Now I found who takes my side

Just saw how He moved my life

Acceptance is what really matters

And whatever happens in the past?

It became part of what I have

Finally I understand the meaning of love

Hacienda Luisita, IPAGLABAN!

“Hacienda Luisita... Ipamahagi! SDO at Referendum...  Ibasura!” The cry of the different union of farmers last July 22, 2011 at Liwasang Bonifacio in assemblance to the 2^nd State of the Nation Address of President Noy Noy Aquino on July 25, 2011. 

The Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP) and the National Secretariat of Social Action (NASSA) led by Bishop Broderick Pabillo, initiated the march and rally from the Department of Justice up to Liwasang Bonifacio where the different sectors, organizations and union of farmers gathered to respond to the call of Hacienda Luisita farmers for land and justice and condemn the Supreme Court’s decision of New Referendum and Stock Distribution Option.     

National organizations like Anakpawis and   GABRIELA supported the interfaith assembly for the Hacienda Luisita Farmers and gave their sentiments on how the Aquino administration responded on the current issue. The assembly was composed of a short program and presentations by the different national youth organizations like Karatula and National Union of Students of the Philippines (NUSP) and national artists where they presented their support through play and song numbers.

Leaders from different union of farmers also delivered their message for P- Noy in behalf of all the Hacienda Luisita farmers. The United Luisita Workers Union (ULWU) president, Lito Bais, gave an encouragement message for all the farmers who unequally given less importance by the government. The leaders of Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas and Alyansa ng mga Manggagawang Bukid sa Asyenda Luisita (AMBALA) challenged P-Noy to take a stand on the issue of farmers in Hacienda Luisita and make it known on his SONA.  

The participation of the youth and students from different Catholic schools like St. Scholastica’s College Manila and University of Sto. Tomas also gave hope to the farmers to win the fight and all the sentiments they want to raise for the present administration. Kristina Misajon, Student Council President from St. Scholastica’s College Manila, spoke in behalf of all the Catholic schools, students and youth on how strongly they support the Hacienda Luisita farmers until the Aquino administration respond and do something about the issue. 

The movement ended peacefully and successfully. It was indeed a one learning experience that we will never forget. The nation is calling the youth, especially the students to take a step and make an action in able to attain the justice and peace that we’re looking for.

Bawat Bata May Tanong (Educational TV shows)

Tandang- tanda ko pa noong nasa elementarya ako. Nasasabik ako laging umuwi ng maaga para masubaybayan  at mapanood ang mga palabas na pambata na talaga namang kapupulutan ng mga aral. Naaalala ko pa na kapag pang hapon ako, e napapanood ko sa umaga yung Sineskwela, Epol Apol at Matinik.

Kung tungkol sa Siyensiya at Agham ang pagguusapan, nangunguna ang Sineskwela sa mga palabas na pambata. Tinuruan ako ng Sineskwela na alagaan at pahalagahan ang aking kapiligiran. Kung paano lilinisin ang mga kanal at pwedeng pamahayan ng mga lamok na magdudulot ng dengue at marami pang iba. Hinding- hindi ko rin makakalimutan ang "theme song" ng palabas na ito, "Bawat bata may tanong.. bakit ganyan? ba't ganun?". Marahil marami pa ding mga 90s babies ang nakakalaam ng kantang ito. Si Atom at Ate Tin ang dalawa sa pinaka inaabangan ko sa palabas na ito dahil bukod sa angkin nilang galing sa pagpapaliwag ng mga bagay- bagay, nagsisilbing modelo rin sila sa maraming batang nanonood. 

Kung English naman ang paguusapan, ito ang aking pinapanood noon. Ang Epol Apple ang nagturo sakin kung paano magbigkas ng mga salita sa wikang Ingles at mas-spell ng mga salita. Ang palabas na ito ay may tinatawag na "interaction with their audience". Para bang kausap talaga nila ang mga batang manonood kaya naman inaabanga ko rin ang palabas na ito. 

At kung sa Math naman ay narito ang Mathinik. Naku medyo mahina ako sa math kaya naman palagi ko itong sinusubaybayan. =)

Kapag pangumaga naman ang klase ko, sa umaga ay napapanood ko ang Wansapanataym at Hiraya Manawari. Ito ang mga palabas na ilipat man ng araw ay inaabangan parin ng mga bata. At hindi lamang mga bata kundi buong pamilya. Marahil ay marami ng nakapanood ng palabas na ito dahil sa kahusayan nito sa lahat ng elementong ginamit nito sa paggawa ng isang palabas. Mapa-costume, sound effects, yung mga artista at mga props na ginamit ay kaakit- akit sa mga manonood. At syempre yung mga aral na naipapamahagi nito sa mga manonood. Kapag Sabado naman ay nariyan ang Pahina na pinagbibidahan ni Carlo Aquino at Bayani. Ito yung mga panahon na talaga namang napakataas ng ratings ng ABS- CBN dahil sa mga palabas na ito. 

Ito na siguro ang "All- time- favorite" na lahat ng mga bata. Hindi lamang pamabata kundi pang buong pamilya. Mga kwentong nangyayari sa totoong buhay kaya naman talagang kaabang- abang. Ang Wansapanataym ay humakot na rin ng maraming parangal dahil sa mga kwentong puno ng aral. 

Ang Hiraya Manawawi ay puno rin ng mga simpleng aral na dapat matutunan ng mga bata. Makukuha talaga nito ang atensyon ng mga bata na nanonood dahil sa mga makukulay na kasuotan at lugar na ginagamit nila. Ang palabas na ito rin ang nagdala sakin sa ibang mundo kung saan makikita ko kung paano mamuhay ang ibang nilalang dito sa mundo. 

Kung tinatamad kang mag aral ng Philippine History, ito ang bagay sayo. Mula pa lang sa pamagat nitong palabas na ito, alam na natin kung tungkol saan ito. Tungkol sa buhay ng mga bayani natin. Ang mga taong nagbuwis ng kanilang buhay para sa bayan. Yung mga aakalain mong konti lang ang naging papel sa kasaysayan ng Pilipinas ay malaki pala ang naitulong para ipagtanggol ang bayan laban sa mga mananakop. Napakagandang balikan ang buhay ng ating mga bayani kaya naman puno ng inspirasyon at aral rin ang nakuha ko sa palabas na ito. 

Pahina ako'y iyong dalhin sa lahat ng sulok ng daigdig. Galing mismo sa "theme song" ng palabas na ito, ang Pahina ay puno ng kwento na marahil ay nararanasan ng isang bata. Magical ang palabas na ito at kung saan ka man dalhin na lugar ay tiyak may matututunan kang mahalagang aral. 

Nakakatuwang balikan ang mga kwento ng mga palabas na ito. Sayang nga at napaltan na ito ng mga palabas na pang aliw lamang. Kaya naman karamihan sa mga kabataan ngayon puro paglalaro na lang mga makabagong kagamitan ang alam. Napakalaki kasi ng impluwensya ng telebisyon kaya naman kung mabibigyan lang ako ng pagkakataon na maibalik lahat ng mga palabas na ito na kapupulutan ng aral at magagandang asal, marahil ay lalaki ang bata na hindi mangmang at may respeto sa kapwa.  

There Is Something About It

There Is Something About It by: Jojo Armenta

Do you believe in fairy tale? Do you believe that there is someone who is already destined for you? For girls, you would believe that there is so called "prince charming" who is your knight-in-shining-armor that will save you from darkest times. For boys, a princess who is always lovely and beautiful. Oh wow, these are all what formulated fairy tales brought us into. A hopeless romantic. But don't get me wrong, I believe in destiny and I believe in true love but this is not about love. It's about it, the undying and endless remake oh her love story and fairy tale. This is about the famous love story of Cinderella. What is it with her love story that every time you watch or read about it, we always fall for it?

Cinderella, who is a damsel in distress, looking for true love after her father died. She grew up living with her step mother and step sisters who doesn't even care about her. Fortunately, there were still people who loved her as much as her father does. Meanwhile, because Cinderella has a golden heart, her godmother put a spell on her to experience the one magical dream that she always dreamed for but on one condition. She has to be back when the small hand of the clock hits 12 midnight or else she'll be back on the same appearance that she has before the spell works. The remarkable shiny shoes became known because of Cinderella. After a long search and waiting, Prince Charming finally found Cinderella and they lived happily ever after. As always, fairy tales always has a happy ending. It will make you believe and hope that when you find your true love, it will end up happy.

Let's now go to the remakes of the formulated love story of Cinderella.
1.) Ever After (1998)

Starring: Drew Barrymore and Dougray Scott

This movie was simply remarkable. I memorized so many lines in this movie that really captured my heart. This Cinderella-remake-story is more realistic and relatable because the original Cinderella movie was made in cartoon. Ever After was also made for adults that's why this movie gives us a different light. But all the elements that the original Cinderella story were retained in the movie. I think at present, the love story of Prince William and Kate proved that fairy tales really do come true. 

2, ) Ella Enchanted (2004)

Starring: Anne Hathaway and Hugh Dancy 

Another story of a Prince who fell in love with an ordinary girl who is fond of adventure and to break the spell that her godmother put into her when she was still a baby. She was very obedient and she can;t do anything about it. Her adventure in looking for her godmother brought her and her prince charming together. Anne Hathaway always blows me off with her acting. 

3.) A Cinderella Story (2004)

Starring: Hillary Duff and Chad Michael Murray

This is one of my favorite movies of all times. It was the first modern Cinderella story I ever watched that's why I loved it. I also memorized several lines from this movie and used Princeton Girl as my pen name in chat room. Chad Michael is indeed, a perfect picture of what Prince Charming would be like. The captain of the football team, Student Body President, Mr. Popular, dated the "hottest" girl in school. But for Sam (Hillary Duff), he can't be both guys. The Nomad whom she met online and the present "Mr. Perfect" guy that every girl would dreamed of. In the end, Nomad showed who he really was and finally, pursued the girl who is the one for him.

4. ) Another Cinderella Story (2008)

Starring: Selena Gomez and Drew Seeley

Then another modern Cinderella story came. Through dancing, Mary Santiago (Selena Gomez) met her prince charming. To follow the footsteps of her late mother who was also a dancer, Mary pursued her passion for dancing by joining a dance contest which was organized and hosted by her long time secret crush, Joey Parker. Joey Parker, a popular young celebrity who just came back from concert tours. I love this movie because it did not just follow the formula of a typical Cinderella love story but it also tells us that we should not stop from doing what we love to do and follow our dreams.

5.) Elle (2010)

Starring: Thomas Calabro and Ashlee Hewitt

Well, though this modern tale movie is not so popular among movie- goers because I think it didn't hit the big screen or maybe it didn't stay longer for most people to watch, I could still suggest this movie for you to watch. If Another Cinderella Story featured dancing as a way for Cinderella and her Prince Charming to meet, this movie used singing as a way to find love. I can't say much anything about this film but I could say that it is still worthy to watch. 

6. ) A Cinderella Story: Once Upon A Song (2011) 

Starring: Lucy Hale and Freddie Stroma

If you love Lucy Hale in Pretty Little Liars, you should definitely watch this movie. You will love her more in this movie. She acts naturally and her tiny physique made her so cute. She's so talented as well. She could sing and dance. Well, I don't want to spoil you guys so I'll just let you guys find out the story of this movie. I think you already have a clue what the story is all about. :)) 

I think the remake of the formulated Cinderella story doesn't just stop here. I guess there will be more and let's all watch out for it so I could again blog about it and comment on what's unique about it. Thank you for reading this blog. It is much appreciated, by me. :) God bless!

Say No To Hunger

We are inviting everyone to join the biggest movement against hunger in the Philippines. Join the 12- Hour Famine on November 19, 2011 8am-8pm at Ynares Sports Arena, Pasig. It's time to say no to HUNGER.