Invading the Streets: We Take a Walk

Many take the route, often finding something better for them at the end of the road. Second year Mass Communication students (2B), conquered the streets of the Metro and captured the spontaneous ambiance of the real world.

The photo walk was organized by the basic photography instructor, Director Dominic Meily, with the help of his colleagues-Photoville members.  The entire class was divided into groups which are headed by the Photoville members, who voluntarily lend off their D-SLR cameras unto students. At exactly 9:00 am, photo walk officially starts, and each group is looking forward for a more captivating and interesting events on streets. The crazy, quirky and wild creativity of one’s beholder will make better and cool shots, one click will lead them to best photograph, captured by their own.

 Each of us has a purpose that needs to be unleashed. My purpose is to capture and to witness momentous events in the bustling city of Manila. We indulged ourselves in capturing events, infrastructure and most especially the daily lives of people on the streets. We have to capture candid events of different people with different lives.

Our group is headed by Mr. Rodel Lumiares, a photoville member, is composed of six members, Iralyn, Daisy, Grezel, Loreto, Nathan and I. Mr Rodel of photoville gave us suggestions on how a simple photograph will have a touch of creativity. He willingly gave opportunity on each of us to take spectacular photographs. Capturing the perfect moment is the first priority.

A picture of typical street setting inspires us a lot, as we hear it from the experts, Mr Dominic Meily, a certified street photography hobbyist.

As we walked to through the pavements, we meet friends from Canada, wandering in the historical place of Manila, a family of whites who are really awesome. They evidently love our country and it reflects on the mother of a happy family, as her name is Philippine. Those people are easy going.

No wonder that our country really gains popularization and immense global appeal towards other countries. Races doesn't really matter, either the complexion is black, brown or white, because even tourist can’t resist to say that “It’s more fun in the Philippines”.

All day long, the weather is windy, as all of us felt our hairs slapping on our faces. The wave showered men who’ll pass nearby the bay.

 At the end of the day, I felt wearied and exhausted for a long walk, yet it’s a fun learning experience that I will treasure. The satisfaction on every piece of images that I captured is an achievement. Truly, the best professor is experience.

UNTV caught an award at Gandingan

Gandingan, a brain child of the UP Community Broadcasters’ Society (UPBroadSoc) have its 7thUPLB Isko’t Iska’s Broadcast Choice Awards. ‘It is the first broadcast-based award-giving body of the entire UP system’. Fortunately, UNTV caught an award. The “Bread n’Butter” was awarded as the Best Livelihood-Oriented Program and the “Blood-Letting”of UNTV Radio La Verdad 1350 had made it to be the Best Development-Oriented Plug.

The main function of the Gandingan is to ‘recognize outstanding broadcasters, programs and materials as well as ‘challenging the media stations in producing quality content.

Various stations have dominated the entire country, yet UNTV vigorously able to compete with the cultural flow of media and have its immense public appeal.

The sudden rise in popularity of UNTV originates from its features. The public service channel that is not blind and deaf on people’s dilemma. It only aims to help the needy. “Ang paggawa ng mabuti ay hindi magbubunga ng masama”, a quotation from veteran broadcast journalist Bro. Daniel Razon, also known as ‘kuya’, is one of the pioneers of the said station. A welfare-looking big brother had launched several public service-oriented projects. Those projects focus on helping the less fortunate. Thus, the community development works and public service outreaches are also extended to the programs produced by the public service channel UNTV37.

Both awards encompassed ‘the recognition of excellence in the four guiding principles of development communication: empowerment, equity, entrepreneurship, and environmentalism. Bread n’ Butter manifests entrepreneurship while Blood-Letting inhibits empowerment.

It has now captivated audiences from various parts of archipelago and of the globe. Compared with other programs or stations, UNTV has its own unique interpretation on ‘public service’. They truly emphasized public service proceeded by the application of oriented projects designed to help the needy. It can be considered as the pioneered in the evolving welfare and one of the main reasons why the culture of public service spread throughout the country.

The obsession of other students in various programs helped them vote effectively. Gandingan awards would not be possible without the vote of UPLB students, who scrutinizes the media content.

One of the hosts of the Bread n’ Butter, Mr. Rodel Flordeliz, thanked the students of UPLB for voting and supporting the program. However, the voting process had proven transparency. On the other hand the station manager of UNTV radio La Verdad 1350, Ms. Annie Rentoy also thanked the students likewise.

UNTV Radio La Verdad 1350 , the radio broadcasting arm of the Philippine Television UNTV, brought back the glory of radio in the mainstream and became possible with the help of kuya Daniel. May the programs launched and produced by UNTV invites rapid enrichment in order to offer more relevant public service oriented projects, in God’s will.

Congratulations UNTV. J

Opportunity knocks only once

Heading off to college is an essential milestone in your life that requires serious effort to think, learn, and grow. It is an exciting and challenging experience that every student craved for. After high school several pre-requisites are needed to successfully enter in college. It takes time, money, and effort. Unfortunately, only people with good and stable employment can afford to supplement their children on tertiary education. Poverty often sees as hindrance and barrier towards better education. The only way for the less fortunate to get into college is to acquire scholarship grant and become a scholar.

          

A scholar is a student with intelligence and excellence, a student with competitiveness, who deals with lots of commitments, a student with great learning skills that is evidently a quick learner and a role model and a pride of the campus.

           

I am a scholar hitting the edge towards success, having a goal to pursue and aspiring to become successful in my career. I am a scholar, not of a state university that wraps and hid its purpose, where money circulates, but of La Verdad Christian College-Caloocan. A school who believed that “wisdom based on truth is priceless”.

        

Different universities and colleges popped out of the blue, offering scholarships and assuring students of low-cost fees but were not. That’s the reason why scholars or ‘iskolar ng bayan’ rebel against the government. Tuition hikes urge the students to arouse anger. Obviously, they have no choice but to accept the fact that even scholars pay for fees. It is not really easy to become a scholar, as you will deal with lots of stress, crisis and study commitments. But as you've accepted it, you have to take care of it. It is a responsibility that will benefit you.

          

However LVCC is very different from all of the universities and colleges in our country. It is the only school that offers free to all premises: In tuition, miscellaneous, school uniform, meals and even allowance. There is nothing to bother.

            

Scholars are fortunate as they make a difference, from nobody to somebody. As we get older, things get harder, once the opportunity knocked you, grab it, to avoid regrets.

           

I am now a second year student of Mass Communication Technology, and planning to continue my course to AB Broadcasting if God’s will. I am very fortunate to become one of the scholars at LVCC, it is a great privilege and I don’t want to lose it. For Bro. Eli Soriano and Bro. Daniel Razon, the men who both make a difference among the entire population of the Philippines, thank you, for offering scholarships. Most of all, to God, thank You, in making me blessed and in making this world wonderful.

*Feature article

UNTVcup,muling matagumpay

Isang umaatikabong bakbakan sa paglalaro ng basketball, sa pagitan ng ating mga lingkod bayan, ang nasaksihan sa Ynares Sports Arena noong Agosto 11, 2013, sa ganap na ika-dalawa ng hapon.

            

Ito ang UNTV cup, ang proyektong inilunsad ni Kuya Daniel na nilahukan ng mga lingkod ng bayan at ilang celebrities. Hindi lamang ito susubok sa kanilang kakayahan at abilidad ngunit huhubog din sa kanilang pakikipagkaibigan at pagiging isport sa naturang laro. Ito ay naglalayong makatulong sa nagangailangan, sapagkat ang magkakampeon sa naturang laro ay magkakamit ng premyong kanila namang ipamamahagi sa napiling charitable institutions. Ang mga kalahok ay binubuo ng mga liga ng ilang ahensya ng gobyerno, kabilang ang mga sumusunod: Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Philippine National Police (PNP),  Judiciary, Congress LGU, Philhealth at Department of Justice (DOJ).

            

Sa unang laban ay nagtuos ang Philhealth at Congress LGU. Binubuo ang Philhealth ng line up nina Kevin John delos Santos, Carlo Timothy Capati, Kenneth Emata at ang guest celebrity player na sina Kier at Zoren Legaspi, habang sina Gerry Esplana, Francis Zamora at guest celebrity player na si Ervic Vijandre ang sa Congress LGU.

           

First quarter pa lamang ay natambakan agad ng Philhealth ang Congress LGU sa puntos na 27-10. Samantala, sa first half ay dumating ang guest celebrity player ng Congress LGU na si Ervic Vijandre. Kahit wala pang warm up ay sumalang agad si Vijandre, at hindi nagatubiling pumuntos, na naging dahilan upang bansagan siyang scoring machine. Sa maikling minuto ay nakapuntos agad si Vijandre ng walang mintis. Samantala, dumating si Jay Manalo sa kalagitnaan ng laro. Naging mainit ang laban habang papatapos na ang 3^rd quarter, nagkaroon ng girian at pisikalan sa pagitan ni Vijandre at ng Philhealth. Sa kabila ng pangyayaring iniiwasan, nagpatuloy pa rin ang laro. Nangunang outstanding player ng Philhealth si Emata habang si Vijandre naman ang sa Congress LGU. Natalo ng Philhealth ang Congress LGU sa puntos na 98-73 at itinanghal namang outstanding player si Emata sa pagkakaroon ng 20 points, 3 rebounds at 1 turnover.

           

Sa pagpapatuloy ng UNTV cup sa pangalawang laban ay nagharap ang DOJ at Judiciary. Ngunit, ano nga ba ang pagkakaiba ng dalawang ito? Ang DOJ ay ahensya ng gobyerno kung saan napapaloob ang public attorney’s office, LRA, NBI, prosecution office at iba pa na pinangungunahan ni DOJ secretary Leila de Lima. Habang ang Judiciary naman ay sumasaklaw sa Korte Suprema, Court of Appeals, Sandigan Bayan at iba pa na pinamumunuan ni Chief Justice Ma. Lourdes Sereno.

            

Agad na tinamabakan ng Judiciary ang DOJ sa first quarter ng laban na may puntos na 10-40, sa kabila ng malaking lamang ng Judiciary ay nanatiling crowd favorite ang DOJ dahil sa kanilang determinasyon at dedikasyon na ipanalo ang laro. Sa halip na pakuntiin ng DOJ ang lamang ng Judiciary ay tila napanghinaan ng loob ang ilang miyembro dahil sa malaking diperensya ng mga puntos. Nagwagi ang Judiciary laban sa DOJ na may puntos na 60-130. Itinanghal namang outstanding player si Ariel Capus na may 16 points, 3 rebounds at 1 block.

           

Ang main event na pinaka-aabangan ng mga manonood ay ang paghaharap ng AFP at PNP, na pawang mga competitive sa pagbibigay ng serbisyo publiko.

           

Isang mahigpit at dikit na laban ang natunghayan sa pagitan ng AFP at PNP. Ika nga nina Sen Sarmienta at Ronnie Magsanoc “ito na ang competitive game sa UNTV cup”. Nangunguna ang PNP sa first quarter ng laban na may puntos na 13-22. Nagbago naman ng taktika ang AFP, na naging daan upang mapakaunti nila ang lamang ng PNP. Ang puntos sa 2^nd quarter ay 33-35. Sa ganda ng laban ay halos walang kumukurap sa mga manonood. Sa mga sumunod na quarter ay tila naghahabulan ng puntos ang AFP at PNP. Sa 3^rd quarter ay nangunguna pa rin ang PNP sa puntos na 55-59. Ang ilan sa mga manlalaro na nagpamalas ng kahusayan na nakapagambag sa puntos na kani-kanilang koponan ay sina Zuniga, Araneta, at Sergio sa AFP at sina Criste, Umipig, at Misola naman sa PNP. Ang kombinasyon nina Criste at Umipig sa huling segundo ng laro ang nakapagpatiyak ng kanilang tagumpay laban sa AFP na may puntos na 69-72.

            

Sa pamamagitan ng UNTVcup ay mapapalawig ang adhikain ni Kuya Daniel na “ang paggawa ng mabuti ay hindi magbubunga ng masama”.

           

 *straight news

NGOs banned from pork

            Non-government organizations (NGOs) were now banned from having access to pork barrel funds, as the House of Representatives made a decision that it (pork barrel) would rather distribute among state agencies.

           

According to Eastern Samar Rep. Ben Evardone, there would be no NGO participation because of the pork barrel scam. The total amount of Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) would be distributed among executive agencies that will have the control and discretion over the funds. Presumably, the Department of Health (DOH) for medical assistance, Commission on Higher Education (CHED) for college scholarship, and Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for select infrastructure projects.

           

However the rendered decisions are all designed to reduce or eliminate opportunities for corruption. The reforms on pork barrel fund system will be transparent.

           

It all rooted from the anomalous transactions involving the congressional pork barrel, of alleged mastermind Janet Lim Napoles. The P10B pork barrel allocations of certain lawmakers were misused by the fraud NGOs, identified with Napoles. As a result, legitimate NGOs are strongly affected on the issue.

           

Meanwhile, Napoles is now on her sixth day of detention, not for pork barrel but for serious illegal detention case filed by the Department of Justice (DOJ) based on the complaints of Benhur Luy as her victim, at Fort Sto. Domingo in Laguna, where she was transferred from Makati City Jail, following her controversial surrender to President Benigno Aquino III last August 28 at Malacañang Palace.

           

*straight news

Christian Living Week

I walk through the stairs, different voices are echoing. There are chorale groups practicing their piece. As I walk further, I feel the presence of shakes and vibrations. There are dancers for the Christian dance rehearsing their performance. I stopped for a while, and hear a soft voice coming from an empty room. I saw a man, singing. Then beside me, I hear two voices interrogating one another. I knew that they are contestants of the Bible quiz bee. It seems like I’m not doing my part as a one of the contestant in the Bible quiz bee. I’m not cooperating with my partner but instead, wandering around. Meanwhile, I escaped from the two interrogating students and went out in a room. I saw our representative, Iralyn Aguilar, seeking an advice on our adviser Mr. Sandro. Ira is better going to best, as she seeks help on several workers at LVCC.

All of these is because of the celebration if the CL Week or the Christian Living Week at La Verdad Christian College Caloocan, which is organized by third tear students, AB31 and led by Bro. Jensen Sobrejuanite.

I feel the presence of CL week in the environment of La Verdad, because of the said preparations executed by the participants.

CL Week was started with an amazing introductory speech and led by the organizers.

Then the other day is the competition, which is started in a doxology of LVCC chorale and Bread Choir. Then followed with the Bible preaching, our representative Iralyn Aguilar, makes the crowd shout because of her great preaching. Next is the bible quiz bee, our representatives are Grezel Jade Pabrigaras and Jeraldine Salin. MCT-13 won the competition, earning Champion in the Bible Quiz Bee together with the HCS-11 representatives, whom are also Champions. Then followed with solo singing contest, wherein our representative, Rholand Austero had a great interpretation in his piece. After that, is our leisure time, we practice our performances. Chorale is the next, our representatives, blasts, as they performed of their best. Then, the mesmerizing moves of the participants on Christian Dance make the crowd alive. As they cheer for their representatives. The program was ended with a prayer. For being thankful of having a successful CL week celebrated at La Verdad. And nonetheless, for being aware of the purpose of bringing CL week, in praising Him.

Dear Kuya

Bringing the 'glory of radio', Bro. Daniel Razon, well-known as 'Kuya', a veteran broadcaster uplifts his long time advocacy. Dear Kuya is born as it is launched last January 14, 2013 and airs at UNTV radio La Verdad 1350 arms the Philippine Television Station, UNTV. From Mondays to Fridays at 9:00 am until 12:00 noon.

Bro. Daniel is the host of the said program. The welfare-looking Kuya helping his siblings.

One of the newest show that tackles about different problem concerns and issues in the society. And is quite  different from other radio programs as it focuses in resolving problems exploited within the community. Different problems like life, relationship and more. Different problems are resolved with the help of Bro. Daniel and guided by Bro. Eli Soriano, whom advice a Biblical-based truth.

I must say that Dear Kuya is quite different from other radio programs because it seeks to help people concerning their problems. Not only the program but also the host himself, is rarely different from other station hosts. As I am a radio user, I've heard a lot of radio programs wherein features a 'phone caller' who seeks an advice prior to his\her concerns. But instead of giving a reliable advice, the station host spontaneously delivers his/her own opinion towards the problem without giving respect, which comes as a joke. That's the reason why the caller lower his/her self-esteem even the absence of his/her appearance. He/she became the laughing stock of the listeners during the entire conversation. It only shows that several hosts, have no respect on people's rights and dignity. In addition, most of the radio programs' purpose is to entertain people, for not being aware of the consequences behind the happiness they bring on their listeners.

Dear Kuya, had given the scholars of La Verdad Christian College Caloocan a privilege to voice over such dramatozation, on stories that seeks a Biblical-based advice. LVCC-Caloocan is honored in having such scholars who work together with Kuya Daniel.

Dear kuya is not just an oriented program but a welfare radio program.