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Our group were tasked to gather information on the community of Barangay Putho- Tuntungin, Los Baños, Laguna. Here are some of the tips that are useful in gathering data.

Practice Resourcefulness

Be strategic and prepare many ways to get the information you need. You can utilize different methods to gather data.

Remember proper phone and e-mail etiquette

When speaking through the phone or sending an e-mail, remember to be polite and practice proper etiquette.

Have perseverance

Don’t let dead ends stop you from getting the information you need. There are a lot of ways that you can possibly use to achieve what you want.

Don’t be afraid

Do not hesitate to be open and to show who you are to other people. I know that you are intimidated with the situation that you’ll face but don’t let this hinder you from putting yourself out there.

Set your priorities straight

You came to this university with a purpose. Do not let all the challenges that you’ll face distract you from the the goals that you must achieve.

Enjoy

Make time to do things for yourself that will genuinely make you happy. Please find more time to continue creating art because this will greatly help you find enthusiasm.

Trust yourself

You often find yourself doubting the choices you are making. In time. you’ll learn that you could’ve change a lot of things if you only trusted yourself.

Do not procrastinate

You don’t usually procrastinate in the past but it will eventually become a problem of yours. Always practice good work ethics and don’t let your motivation die down.

Qualities of a media writer

1. Curious or inquisitive – 1
2. Intelligent – 2
3. Industrious – 2 to 1
4. Resourceful – 2 to 1
5. Persevering – 3 to 2
6. Imaginative – 2
7. Puts a premium on accuracy and truth – 1
8. Loves to read – 1
9. Interested in and loves people – 1
10. Service- oriented – 1

After a semester in devcom, I can say that I have learned a lot and in turn improved my skills. The qualities of being industrious, resourceful, and persevering have improved among others. I can say that I became more industrious and resourceful through all the practical lessons I learned in this semester. I realized that I improved in this aspect since there were a lot of given tasks that requires innovative and ingenious ways to accomplish. I learned the importance of diskarte in achieving a lot of things. Regarding the quality of being persevering, I can say that I became more determined in achieving my goals. I have faced a few roadblocks and hindrances but these did not fully stop me from progressing.

Skills of a media writer

1. Gathering data – 2 to 1
2. Validating and clarifying information – 1
3. Organizing information – 1
4. Writing clearly and effectively – 3 to 2
5. Proficiency in the operation of communication tools/ devices – 1

I consider gathering data and writing clearly and effectively as two of my skills that improved. Right from the start, I’ve learned that gathering data is a very important skill for a devcom student. True enough, I have utilized this skill for a lot of tasks that were given to me. I consider this skill as the one that improved the most since I was able to learn different ways to gather various kinds of data through my experience in accomplishing our tasks. On the other hand, my skill of writing clearly and effectively also improved. I can say this since I already know the things to avoid when writing. However, I this skill still has a room for improvement. This also applies for all the other qualities and skills I have as a media writer. I will continue to strive in improving each of these aspects.

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1. Be resourceful and versatile

Having diskarte can get you far in life and enables you to get by even in the toughest times. There are different situations that you will eventually face but one must keep a clear mind to assess and come up with resourceful solutions.

2. Be yourself

It is easy to get lost in an unfamiliar place with a lot of people with different personalities. It is important that you stay true to yourself and to your purpose.

3. Be brave

Being out of your comfort zone is a daunting task. However, we must learn that being brave enough to explore new things can lead you to discovering a better version of yourself. Having courage—or even just faking it— is a huge step towards improvement.

4. Be productive

I have a lot of vacant hours in between my classes. These may seem short but that doesn’t mean that you cannot make use of it. You can use these to be productive and accomplish tasks or study required readings.

5. Be friendly

Being far away from home is not easy. However, having friends that you can lean on to makes it easier to adjust to your new environment. Eventually, it will not be so unfamiliar anymore and soon enough you can call it home.

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The University of the Philippines held an annual Christmas Lighting ceremony, Pasko sa Elbi: Isang Pasasalamat, on November 19, 2019.

The ceremony, hosted by the Office of Initiatives in Culture and the Arts and Office of the Chancellor, started at 5:30 PM. Different performances from Choral Ensemble, Dr. Antonio Quilloy, UPLB Street Jazz Dance Company, and UPLB Filipiniana Dance Troupe were presented during the program.

Here is a video of the UPLB’s Christmas Lighting Ceremony.

https://youtu.be/r0Mh_ZFVffY

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Mlz_OC8swxZu9-RpqiNKKyr50pDeKa68?usp=sharing

Last September 13-22, Bañamos Sale happened and multiple establishments along The Grove of Barangay Batong Malaki have supported the activity. From food corporations to local shops, they all had so much things (discounts or freebies) in store for would-be customers.

This year marks the 18th Bañamos Festival and as part of the celebration, Bañamos Sale – an annual, week-long participatory activity happened all throughout the municipality. Multiple establishments around Los Baños had put up tarpaulins to indicated their involvement for the said activity.

Participating establishments include the following: Zark’s Burgers that offered free fries and drinks for every purchase of any of their ala carte burgers; Max’s Restaurant which gave free sizzling tofu for a minimum order or PhP 1000; Serendipity that also for a minimum order of PhP 1000, gave free mug; Bonchon offered to all residents of Los Baños 10% discount on all orders; Pia’s 101 Collection that gifted an item of store’s choice for a minimum purchase of PhP 1000; Craft Store had 50% discount on all UP shirts; and Fregata Travel and Tours, Los Baños which gave PhP 200 off for all roundtrip 2Go Fares.

As per the officer-in-charge of the Tourism Office of Los Baños, Mr. Jonathan Natividad, Department of Trade and Industries charge on the promotions offered by all participating stores were all covered by the municipal budget.