3 questions are always raised to DEVCOM Students; “Ano ang course mo?” “Ano trabaho niyan pagkatapos?” “Malaki ba kita diyan?” Questions that puts mental pressure on students, this video encourages everyone especially parents and relatives to support DEVCOM Students.
Balitang Isko is a freshmen students’ newscast under the UPLB-CDC, anchored by Christian Morena, with its community journalists Ysobelle Lopez, Desiree Mindanao, and Alvin Magnao serving the UPLB community news with honor and excellence. Technical Staff: Cyber Biasbas (Editor), Uriel Ian Coronel (Videographer), Kent Blanco (Videographer)
5 acts from all around Laguna gathered in one stage to showcase their talents in dancing, singing, beatboxing, as well as rapping in People’s Night Extreme at the Paciano Rizal Park, as part of the 18th Banamos Festival.
People’s Night Extreme, running on its third year, was brought in the 18th Bañamos Festival in Los Baños last September 19, 2019 as the contribution of Governor Ramil Hernandez and Congresswoman Ruth Hernandez. This event, hosted by CJ and Botcha, is an avenue for both known and rising Lagunenses to showcase their artistry in music or dance. The lineup for this year’s instalment includes DJ M Beatboxer, Jason Fernandez, NG Gwapito Dancers, Miss Ramonne, and Allmost.
DJ M, the first in the lineup, known for his talent in beatboxing performed a medley of OPM, pop and hip hop music only. He also had a dance performance incorporating stunts with the use of the hoolahoop and jumping rope.
Meanwhile, Rivermaya’s lead vocalist Jason Fernandez, performed a medley of Rivermaya’s hit singles as well as other popular OPM hits like “Kisap Mata” and “Ang Huling El Bimbo”.
Performed next was the dance group NG Gwapitos who showcased a dance number featuring various popular music and dance crazes. After that, four members from the group looked for a partner from the audience to play a game where the members teach their partners how to dance the “Mathematics Challenge”. NG Gwapitos were called in again to the stage for an encore performance after the game.
Next on the lineup is the RnB/Soul singer-songwriter Miss Namonne who performed four of her self-penned songs including “WSK (Wasak)”, “Hi”, “Teka Lang” and “GK (Ganda Ka)”.
The final act for this event is the quartet rap/hip hop-influenced group ALLMO$T who performed five of their singles, including two of their most popular singles ‘Bagay Tayo’ and ‘Dalaga’.
Balitang Isko is a freshmen students’ newscast under the UPLB-CDC, anchored by Christian Morena, with its community journalists Ysobelle Lopez, Desiree Mindanao, and Alvin Magnao serving the UPLB community news with honor and excellence. Technical Staff: Cyber Biasbas (Editor), Uriel Ian Coronel (Videographer), Kent Blanco (Videographer)
College is not easy. It will surely test your patience and perseverance. With a heavy workload, it can be considered exhausting. Sometimes, the best option is to acknowledge you’re tired and you have to take a break.
But… how do we take a break?
Here are some tips on how to chill and to set aside your academics for a while:
HAVE SOMETHING TO EAT
Grab a snack after a long time studying. Get your favorite chocolate to ease the stress for a while. Munch some cereals for you to have something in your belly. Besides, it’s hard to think if you have an empty stomach.
TAKE A SHOWER
Freshen up for you to feel better. When you’re comfortable, it will improve your mindfulness. It can also uplift your mood that can help you concentrate better.
GET SOME SLEEP
Stop if you feel overwhelmed. After reviewing for some time, take a nap. You can retain a lot of information if you’re well-rested.
CONVERSE WITH YOUR LOVED ONES
Most importantly, find strength in the people you love. They will serve as an inspiration for you to finish the job. When you’re tired and unmotivated, talk to them about how you feel; they will surely spark the energy to keep you going.
In this final Blog 6050 entry, I look back with a wonderful and grateful heart on the previous assignments and tasks we had. Honestly, I was floored with how challenging it devcom was, and is, for me. I didn’t like how I struggled and cried and almost lost all the energy I once had upon entering the college. It is very different and very distant from my comfort zone.
College is a war zone, a fight with yourself. You have a chance to be survive by putting in little effort, but that would be like hiding yourself in the middle of a battle while everyone else fight with their whole might. That way, you will miss the chance to grow and to be strong.
That is what I’ve learned so far. I have missed the exciting parts because I was so taunted by my weaknesses and frailties. But I won’t let that happen again.
This semester, I began with assessing my skills as a media writer. I have a very poor organization ability with data, and I can’t really tell a story in a fluid way. I am all over the place. Data gathering is what I dread the most. But as the sem went by, and with all the exercises we had, I could say that I progressed in this difficulty. I grew my knowledge on where to get better information, how to get an interview, and what questions I should ask. Of course, I do not have it all together, but I am glad to have experienced it and picked up lessons along the way.
One of my career mentors, Ms. Melinda Ramo-Baylon, enlightened me about media writing. She gave me tips and practical techniques on how to begin a story, and I was really refreshed. Things began to feel a lot easier and simpler to do, and I felt excitement again.
This semester, I had a high wall to scale, and until now I am in the process of overcoming it. When and how I will finish, I am still uncertain. But I am positive and I want to keep going. I am looking forward to the next experiences and challenges, and I will do my best to put up a good attitude, discipline, and outlook as I embrace my becoming as a Development Communication practitioner.
Pasko na naman at tanging hiling lang ng mga isko’t iska ay ang makauwi sa kani-kanilang tahanan upang makasama ang kanilang pamilya sa araw ng Pasko. Masisilayan nga natin ang mga ngiting umaabot sa tainga at ang pagkamangha sa mga mata ng mga dumalo sa pagpapailaw ng higanteng christmas tree sa UPLB. Ramdam na nga ng bawat isa ang pagkasabik sa pagsapit ng Pasko dahil sa dami ng dumalo at pagpapakuha ng mga litrato sa christmas tree, Belen, at sa maliit na tila parke na may fountain. Ang pagpapailaw sa christmas tree ay dinaluhan nina Jerry Racoa, ang OIRCA Director at Fernando C. Sanchez Jr., ang UPLB Chancellor. Nagbigay rin ng pagtatanghal ang sumusunod:
Sa paghahatid ng mga programang nagbibigay saya gamit ang mga talento sa musika ay ang UPLB Choral Ensemble kung saan umawit sila ng mga kantang pampasko at pati na rin si Dr. Antonio Jesus A. Quilloy na pinakitanggilas ang kaniyang kakayahan sa saxophone.
Sa Larangan naman ng sayaw, ang UPLB Street Dance Company ang humatak ng atensyon ng mga manonood sa kanilang hip hop presentation, at ang UPLB Filipiña Dancce Troupe naman sa naggagandahang mga kasuotan habang ipinapakita ang kanilang talento sa tradisyonal na mga sayaw ng Filipino.
Panoorin ang aming presentasyon sa gabing nagbigay ng kasiyahan at kasabikan sa lahat.