waiting watching wishing

I SUPPORT SIMOUN SALINAS for LAW REPRESENTATIVE to the USC! :)

2009-02-23T22:47:00.000+08:00

Specific Program of ActionSIMOUN ANTONIO M. SALINAS - 2nd year, Juris DoctorBIDA ANG BATAS: With the new Law Student Government (LSG) constitution, the powers of the College of Law Representative have increased. With that, BIDA ANG BATAS is a comprehensive year-long action plan that intends to maximize the potential of the LSG and the University Student Council (USC). Dapat ang LAW REP,

Acasio-Gutierrez (ALYANSA) sa USC!!!

2009-02-09T17:43:00.000+08:00

Niña Acasio - USC Chairperson!Joseph Gutierrez - USC Vice Chairperson!Niña AcasioUSC ChairpersonBS Industrial Engineering ▪ Councilor, University Student Council (USC), 2007-2008 ▪ College of Engineering Representative, USC, 2006-2007 ▪ Most Idyllic Sister, UP Sigma Beta Sorority, 2008- 2009 ▪ Order and Distribution Coordinator, UP Centennial Planner, USC, 2007-2008 ▪ Project Coordinator,

Frequently Asked Questions regarding the Student Regent and the Upcoming Referendum

2009-01-25T20:18:00.000+08:00

Frequently Asked Questions regarding the Student Regent and the Upcoming ReferendumWho is the Student Regent, anyway?The Board of Regents (BOR) is UP's highest policy and decision-making body. The Student Regent (SR) is the SOLE student representative to the BOR. The SR is selected from among our ranks to represent us in the BOR. The SR is very important as he/she is OUR voice and represents OUR

MYTHBUSTERS re Student Regent Referendum

2009-01-24T21:08:00.000+08:00

Myth # 1: The question in the upcoming referendum is "Do you still want student representation in the Board of Regents?"Observation: The Student Regent herself, in a statement released last January 16, stated that the one and only question in the upcoming referendum will be: "Do you approve of the existing Codified Rules on Student Regent Selection (CRSRS) as rules and qualifications to govern

SR Junks Appeal

2009-01-19T18:22:00.000+08:00

The Student Regent rejected on Friday proposals from several student groups to include alternative questions for the January 26-31 referendum. In a statement released last January 16, Student Regent Shan Abdulwahid reiterated her earlier decision to submit only one question to the students during the referendum: "Do you approve of the existing Codified Rules for Student Regent Selection (CRSRS)

A CALL TO RESPECT THE ELECTORATE

2009-01-15T19:35:00.000+08:00

A CALL TO RESPECT THE ELECTORATE In a statement released last week by the student council of the UPD College of Mass Communication (CMC-SC), it was said that: “Also, these colleges with amendments were asked to show the body the quantitative and qualitative data of the consultations they said to have made. As transparency was requested, they refused to show any data. A

FAQs re the Office of the Student Regent

2009-01-07T19:55:00.000+08:00

Who is the Student Regent, anyway?UP is governed by the Board of Regents, our University’s highest policy-making body. Its policies directly affect our well-being. The Student Regent (SR), being a member of the Board, is selected from our ranks to represent us in their decision-making processes. That makes our SR an important person, as he/she represents our interests.How do we select a Student

PLEASE READ and FORWARD re Mang Meliton of UP Diliman

2009-01-05T02:41:00.000+08:00

repost from blogs. please read and re-post and/or forwardPaying It Back for Mang Meliton a.k.a "Mang Milton"Meet Meliton Zamora, a retired University of the Philippines janitor and my hero.For forty-five years, he swept floors, cleaned up trash, watered plants and did odd jobs at the University.I met him when I was active with the UP Repertory Company, a theater group based (then) at the

Thank You by Oprah Winfrey

2008-12-24T06:46:00.000+08:00

taken from francis's blog (thank you for posting this ) THANK YOU - By Oprah Winfrey I live in the space of thankfulness - and I have been rewarded a million times over for it. I started out giving thanks for small things, and the more thankful I became, the more my bounty increased. That's because what you focus on expands, and when you focus on the goodness in your life, you create more of it.

the obliteration of an entire class

2008-12-19T01:39:00.000+08:00

Cong. Risa Hontiveros could not have put it more aptly and eloquently: the joint resolution of Congress extending CARP to June 2009 sans compulsory acquisition is tantamount to the obliteration of an entire class. Who do they think they're fooling? It's shameful and downright disgusting, really that our Congress could so blatantly violate the Constitutional provisions on social justice and come

UP Law Student Government Executive Board's Statement in Support of CARPER

2008-12-16T11:03:00.000+08:00

For many people December signifies a month of celebration, of joyous family gatherings and looking forward to seemingly bright futures. But for many farmers all over the country, December signifies uncertainty over the future of Agrarian Reform in the Philippines. Time is of essence what with two more session days to go for the year. If no action is taken over the pending bills which not only

NO to Charter Change before 2010

2008-12-12T15:54:00.000+08:00

LSG EB's StatementTwo years ago, members of the Lower House floated around the idea of amending the Charter. Facing opposition from the Senate, the House gave the Senators three days to agree to a constitutional convention, failing which they would pursue charter change without the participation of the Senate, through a constituent assembly. Two years ago, people outraged by the Lower House’

CARP Beyond 2008? A Forum on the Future of Philippine Agrarian Reform

2008-12-08T17:15:00.000+08:00

The UP Law Student Government in cooperation with the Office of the Deaninvite you toCARP Beyond 2008?A Forum on the Future of Philippine Agrarian Reformon Wednesday, December 10, 2008 (International Human Rights Day)at the Sarmiento Room from 12nn-3PM*snacks will be served----CONCEPT PAPERCARP Beyond 2008?a Forum on the Future of Philippine Agrarian ReformIt’s quite simple: the land

CARP Beyond 2008? A Forum on the Future of Philippine Agrarian Reform

2008-12-08T16:10:00.000+08:00

CARP Beyond 2008? A Forum on the Future of Philippine Agrarian Reform

2008-12-08T16:09:00.000+08:00

CARP Beyond 2008? A Forum on the Future of Philippine Agrarian Reform

2008-12-08T16:02:00.000+08:00

CARP Beyond 2008? A Forum on the Future of Philippine Agrarian Reform

2008-12-08T16:00:00.000+08:00

CARP Beyond 2008? A Forum on the Future of Philippine Agrarian Reform

2008-12-08T15:54:00.001+08:00

CARP Beyond 2008? A Forum on the Future of Philippine Agrarian Reform

2008-12-08T15:54:00.000+08:00

CARPER NOW! March with the farmers as they call for extension with reforms of the CARP

2008-11-28T20:58:00.000+08:00

Farmers from Northern and Southern Luzon began a marching on foot on November 28, 2008. They will convene in Metro Manila on Wednesday, December 3 which is dubbed 'CARPER Day.'in line with this, the UP Law Student Government National Affairs Committee is inviting everyone to join the farmers in their worthwhile cause this Monday, December 1 at 8AM in Caritas, Jesus St., Manila. Particularly, we

INCOGNITO: a masquerade and dance party! :)

2008-11-09T18:01:00.000+08:00

let me know if you're interested in going!!! UP LSG and UP WINLAW invite you to be part of INCOGNITO a dance and masquerade party. Saturday, November 15, 2008 Embassy Fly @ The Fort Global City, Taguig Party starts at 6:00 PM Tickets at only PhP250 inclusive of a free beer and a mask! :)

Obama: Yes we can (and did!)!

2008-11-05T20:27:00.000+08:00

am so so so happy Obama is now the President-elect of the US. i have to admit i couldn't help but cry when i watched his speech... Now that the primaries and elections are over, the real (and hard) work begins. --"If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible; who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time; who still

unfortunately, there's no excuse for stupidity

2008-10-21T18:38:00.000+08:00

logically i know things could be much worse. i could have creepy crawlies crawling all over me (*shudder*), i could be lying under a ton of bricks, i could be homeless and hungry, i could have eight arms (wait, i wouldn't mind..haha), and the list goes on. but please allow me to rant about my stupidity for a moment before i attempt to move on with my life. i seriously don't get it. how can a

Dear Creepy Crawly,

2008-10-13T21:01:00.000+08:00

I don't make it a habit to hate . In fact, i don't make it a habit to wish death upon any living creature. But i'll make an exception in your case. This is a very busy and stressful month for me. I'm preparing for finals, getting ready for my sem break trip, following up the repair of Pepper, my sister's car, among others. Bottomline is i have a lot on my plate right now. The rest of my life is

Dear Creepy Crawly,

2008-10-13T20:59:00.000+08:00

Dear Creepy Crawly,

2008-10-13T20:57:00.000+08:00

BBC apology demanded for ‘racist’ show

2008-10-06T20:16:00.000+08:00

source: http://globalnation.inquirer.net/news/breakingnews/view/20081006-164875/BBC-apology-demanded-for-racist-showBBC apology demanded for ‘racist’ show By Lira Dalangin-Fernandez MANILA, Philippines -- The British Broadcasting Company (BBC) should apologize for airing a segment of a comedy show last month that was a "

(unfinished and incomplete) thank you list

2008-10-02T20:12:00.000+08:00

(note: sorry this is a work in progress. will update ASAP.)i distinctly remember saying during the barops TBS last summer that i don't want to thank the members of the barops 2008 team. not that they do not deserve any thanks but rather i knew that they volunteered for this endeavor not as a favor for me (well, i had to "coerce" some people..hehe!) but because they shared the same vision and

salubong2008

2008-09-26T05:53:00.000+08:00

Be there this Sunday to represent UP LAW! Together with the UP PEP Squad, let's greet our barristers as they emerge from the last bar exam and show our support.Wear your UP Law Shirts! See you in Front of Copytrade Taft Avenue (under University Mall, beside McDonald's) at 4:00PM this Sunday, September 28, 2008!

Cong. Riza Hontiveros-Baraquel's sponsorship Speech on Reproductive Health Bill

2008-09-24T19:08:00.000+08:00

Pro-life. Pro-abortion. Anti-Marriage. Anti-family. Mr. Speaker, the danger of reducing each other into labels is that it obscures the clarity that is always direly needed amidst division and confusion. When applied deliberately, with the intention of establishing borders or building walls, labels become instruments of fundamentalism and dehumanization, as if those who do not agree with us are

Marcos II (PDI Editorial 9/23/2008)

2008-09-24T18:14:00.000+08:00

from: http://opinion.inquirer.net/inquireropinion/editorial/view/20080922-162272/Marcos-II MANILA, Philippines - This Tuesday is the real 36th anniversary of the declaration of martial law. President Ferdinand Marcos signed Proclamation 1081 on Sept. 21, 1972 but it was announced and actually enforced on Sept. 23. On that day, Marcos ordered the arrest of hundreds of

my life in six months...

2008-09-24T17:54:00.000+08:00

...can be summed up in one word: barops. this weekend marks the fourth and last weekend of the 2008 bar examinations and the official end of the 2008 up law bar operations (WOOHOO!!! ). it's been one big emotional roller coaster ride of a half-year characterized by sleepless nights, empty wallet and bank accounts, stress-related break-outs (that i swear will not disappear no matter what i do

my life in six months...

2008-09-24T17:52:00.000+08:00

beerops na! :)

2008-09-23T17:04:00.000+08:00

join us as we celebrate the end of the 2008 bar and bar operations in a night of fun, free food and drinks, and even more fun! woohoo!!! last bar weekend na!!! GO UP LAW!!!

to all of those whom i'm in this for...

2008-09-06T06:26:00.000+08:00

roughly six months ago, i took up the challenge of heading the UP Law Bar Operations. admittedly up to this point in time, i remain uncertain as to whether or not running was a lapse in my personal judgment. so many things havve happened over the past six months that have made me question myself and my capabilities over and over. more than once i just wanted to disappear or at least temporarily

100% UP Law! :)

2008-09-06T06:03:00.000+08:00

to all UP Law students, faculty, staff, alumni, friends, supporters, fans (hehehe!):it's September! time for the 'dreaded' big B. the UP Law Bar Operations will be stationed in Century Park Sheraton and Taft Avenue (in the UP Law Tents) all Saturdays and Sundays of September. It would mean so much to our bar candidates if you would even just drop by when you're free as a show for support or

In Re: Library Dress Code Policy

2008-09-02T18:31:00.000+08:00

Prof. Antonio S. Santos Head Librarian, Espiritu Hall UP College of Law Library Dear Sir: Last Thursday, the Law Library posted an announcement prohibiting the wearing of sandos and slippers inside the library. This regulation, which was effective immediately after posting, was imposed without prior notice or consultation with the students—not even with the LSG. Apart from this

it's a topsy-turvy world

2008-08-24T11:43:00.000+08:00

a few years ago, my family went to this health and wellness spa in batangas city. everything about that place was, as its description connotes, all about promoting personal well-being. and i mean EVERYTHING. from the food to the services offered. if i remember correctly, even the food was 100% healthy. everything from the appetizer to the main course to the dessert consisted of fresh fruit and

one of my all-time favorite songs from my all-time favorite band

2008-08-20T15:54:00.000+08:00

live foreverby oasis Maybe I don't really want to know How your garden grows I just want to fly Lately did you ever feel the pain In the morning rain As it soaks you to the bone Maybe I just want to fly I want to live I don't want to die Maybe I just want to breath Maybe I just don't believe Maybe you're the same as me We see things they'll never see You and I are gonna live forever I

bring it on

2008-08-03T10:00:00.000+08:00

thirty four days to go 'til D-Day.whenever i think of the zillion and one things that have yet to be done, i suddenly feel overwhelmed, suffocated, like the room is closing in on me (figuratively, of course, when i'm outdoors. hehe). i then wish i have eight arms. or could teleport (hehe, catchword of the barops tbs, right aaron? haha!) myself from place to place. or that i have clones (more than

reliving my first year in college ('stolen' from tacio)

2008-08-03T09:34:00.000+08:00

What section were you?Block N8Who were your seatmates?First Semester:Math 17 - lyn,chePolsc 11 - lynEnglish 30- fellow Oasis fan, jenSocio 10 - juliePE 2 - none, we would move around a lot German 10 - lea (usually one seatmate lang coz i usually sit by the aisle)Second Semester:polsc14german 11physics 10 - liasocsci 1panpil 17geog 1 - twinklepe 1(can't really remember my seatmates, it would

to those whom i'm in this for

2008-08-02T18:40:00.001+08:00

when i decided to take on the challenge, i was in shock for an entire week as i had effectively decided the rest of my life. i figured that if i were to stay for one more year, i might as well finish.so despite the nagging little voice in my head telling me i was simply being masochistic, i went for it.

to those whom i'm in this for

2008-08-02T18:40:00.000+08:00

REPRESENT! The 2008 UP Law BarOps Kick-off Party! 07/19/2008 @ Ascend

2008-07-10T22:16:00.000+08:00

The University of the Philippines Law Student Government, Upsilon Sigma Phi, and Blue Star Exchangein cooperation withClickTheCity. com, Chevron, Azta Urban Salonbring youFEATURING a fashion show of Blue Star Exchange and American Boulevard apparel, a dance exhibition by UP Winlaw and a dance showdown by UP Streetdance ClubENJOY free-flowing drinks at the bar for an entire hour!This 19th of July

just have to get this out of my system

2008-07-08T22:38:00.000+08:00

in the middle of a very lackluster recit (at best. at worst, i was just being stupid, plain and simple. boo :( ) my prof asks me: do you want to be a lawyer?me: (after some hesitation) yes, sir.prof: do you want to practiceme: (after even more hesitation) yes, sir.and then i start to cry, all the while hoping that the floor would just open up and swallow me alive or that i had one of those

USC Statement on the AS Walk Rumble

2008-06-25T20:00:00.000+08:00

haaayyy.... this is frustrating, disappointing, nakakasawa, and the list goes on... one would expect the Iskolar ng at para sa Bayan and the future leaders of the nation to act, well, civilized. nakakahiya talaga. boo USC Statement on the AS Walk rumble It is unfortunate that fraternity violence, in whatever form, persists despite the high ideals for which fraternities are founded.It is

ten random facts (tagged by simoun)

2008-05-19T08:03:00.000+08:00

The Rules:1. Each starts with ten random facts/habits about themselves.2. Bloggers that are tagged need to write on their blog about their ten things and post these rules.3. At the end of your blog, you need to choose ten people to get tagged and list their names.4. Don't forget to leave them a comment telling them they're tagged, and to read your blog.--1. I am constantly in a hurry (even when

the longest stop-over ever

2008-04-27T04:01:00.000+08:00

today (or was it yesterday? i've lost track of time...) marks the start of my one-month long exile "forced vacation." and thus far i've spent it in transit or waiting around in airports. as i write i am in the san francisco airport waiting for my flight to boston later this evening. given that i have twelve hours (hence this post's title..haha) to kill, i've managed to walk around the airport (

the impossible dream

2008-04-06T17:38:00.000+08:00

from Man of La Manchahere's to more quixotry and tilting at windmills... but seriously, i think this song is just magical...makes you want to go out and "reach for the unreachable star." To dream the impossible dream To fight the unbeatable foe To bear with unbearable sorrow To run where the brave dare not go. To right the unrightable wrong To be better far than you are To try when your arms

non omne quod licet honestum est

2008-04-02T11:00:00.000+08:00

the law is but a tool by which the ends of justice are attained. or so i naïvely thought before entering law school.it seems, though, that it's actually the contrary, that the law or what is considered "legal" is used not to attain justice, but rather to obviate or impede it.such is the case when our autonomy and integrity as a nation are practically ceded in exchange for a large consideration

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR ALL UP Law Barristers

2008-03-30T18:18:00.000+08:00

UP Law Bar Operations 2008 Announcement for Barristers/Graduati ng Students Sunday, March 30, 2008 In this Update: I. Collection of University Graduation/Clearanc e and Transcript of Records Fees II. Breakdown of Fees to be Collected by Secretariat III. Required Documents to be Submitted IV. Important Dates to Remember V. Bar Operations 2008 Contact Information VI. How to Procure a Copy of Your

more good news to cap off a fairly good week :D

2008-03-30T15:32:00.000+08:00

have to go back to studying for two more final exams ( ) so will consolidate my thoughts at a later time, but am just so so SO happy for the farmers. YAY!!!!!!! personally, though, i have my reservations regarding the "win-win"/compromise agreement and all the praise San Miguel has been getting with regard to this. but despite such reservations i'm really glad that this has FINALLY been

indulging in a bit of wishful thinking

2008-03-26T22:23:00.000+08:00

(i should be studying for my credit finals later today... )it's fanciful but there are times wherein i would like to escape to a place much like Whoville (of Dr. Seuss's Horton Hears a Who and How the Grinch Stole Christmas fame), where everyday is a happy day and all the news is good, where the sun is bright and shiny (is it even possible for the sun to shine? oh well. we're in Whoville,

happy easter indeed :)

2008-03-23T21:15:00.000+08:00

went to the Easter vigil in Ateneo yesterday and found out that the Sumilao farmers who returned to Manila were attending the same. unfortunately was not able to talk with any of them (and truth be told after the last forum i attended in UP i'm quite ashamed to face them... but that's another story, haha) but nevertheless i was really happy and thankful that in the present, at least part of their

A More Perfect Union - Obama's March 18 Speech

2008-03-19T22:44:00.000+08:00

">http://www.youtube.com/v/pWe7wTVbLUU&hl=en">http://www.youtube.com/v/pWe7wTVbLUU&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355">Remarks of Senator Barack Obama: 'A More Perfect Union' Philadelphia, PA | March 18, 2008 "We the people, in order to form a more perfect union." Two hundred and twenty one years ago, in a hall that still stands across the

because i'm a self-proclaimed stage sister...

2008-03-14T22:09:00.000+08:00

[my not-so-baby brother is the incoming chairperson of the School of Economics Student Council. i'm posting a copy of his convocation speech and campaign poster not ONLY because i'm a self-proclaimed stage sister (imagine having campaigned for my brother four years in a row from freshie batch rep to media and pub councilor to usc councilor to econ chair...hahaha), but because his campaign period

Send 144,000 for the Sumilao Farmers

2008-03-11T07:57:00.000+08:00

from sumilaomarch.multiply.comPlease cut and paste this message and email! Lets show our everlasting support for the Sumilao Farmers: we are hoping to send this message to 144,000 people (symbolizing the 144 hectares of land) subject : Sumilao farmers ask for our continued vigilance as the 4th Nego with San Miguel resumes on Wednesday (144,000 emails for the famers)

an open invitation

2008-03-05T20:21:00.000+08:00

You are invitedto a celebrationof what would have beenCris Anthony Mendez's 21st birthdayat a gathering of remembranceJusticeMarch 7, 200811:30 AM – Mass at NCPAG Atrium1:00 PM – March for Justice from NCPAG to UP Law Parking Lot1:30 PM – Justice for CA Program at UP Law Parking Lotfrom friends of Cris Anthony “CA” Mendez and the UP Student-Led Anti-Hazing Watch (UP SAWA)

Third Bagro for USC Chair! TeaM ALYANSA for USC! :)

2008-02-29T19:08:00.000+08:00

I've known Third since our Buklod CSSP days. I worked under his guidance and supervision first as his slatemate when I first ran as a councilor of the CSSP Student Council and later as his council-mate (he was our Chair). Third is definitely the embodiment of a true leader, one who does not have to resort to showiness nor audacity to command respect, one whose reputation and integrity remain

Sumilao Farmers - March for Agrarian Reform, Truth, Social, Justice, and Accountability

2008-02-29T17:09:00.000+08:00

Sumilao FarmersMARTSAONCE MORE!!!March for Agrarian Reform, Truth, Social, Justice, and Accountability144 FARMERSfor 144 HECTARESin MANILASTARTINGMARCH 3, 2008 (MONDAY)Question 1: Why are there here again? And why 144 of them?A. 1) to drumbeat the campaign of the Sumilao Farmers for their 144 -hectare land (let's put them back on the front pages and in each and every TV, net, and radio news!!)2 )

Silence is a Statement

2008-02-26T19:29:00.000+08:00

Note: Yya was my classmate in Comm 3 (if i remember correctly) :)Youngblood: Silence is a statement By Yya E. Aragon Philippine Daily Inquirer MANILA, Philippines -- By some weird twist of fate, I met Mr. Jun Lozada and his prayer warriors. And I never felt more ashamed about being a youth in this country. Our meeting was accidental. My thesis

TeaM ALYANSA sa USC!!! :)

2008-02-25T19:38:00.000+08:00

Let's do something for our Country NOW.

2008-02-20T16:44:00.000+08:00

Let's Act for the Country NOW. Feb 20, '08 8:11 AM for everyonePunta tayo sa friday, Feb. 22, sa UP Law, 4 p.m. Pupunta si Jun Lozada sa isang malaking gathering of UP, UST, Ateneo and other schools' students. WEAR WHITE. Panahon na para kumilos. Let's act for the country now. Youth. We can do this.

Hacenderos (PDI Editorial - 02/10/2008)

2008-02-10T14:53:00.000+08:00

Source: http://opinion.inquirer.net/inquireropinion/editorial/view/20080210-117884/HacenderosMANILA, Philippines -- We’ve heard that President Macapagal-Arroyo and her family like to feast on cocido on Sundays. They like to think of their family as one of the last bastions of Castilian heritage, exponents of old-world urbanidad.But theirs is a superficial urbanity. For all their Old Society

Twelve concrete steps to help the Sumilao Farmers in their cause

2008-02-03T21:00:00.000+08:00

from http://sumilaomarch.multiply.comTo end the 12 years of deceit, injustice, and suffering.1. Boycott San Miguel Corporation.- Boycott products particularly SMFI Products (for rationale and details, visit http://boycottsanmiguel.multiply.com)- Patronize alternative products preferably direct competitors.- Block SMC Human Resource Dept from joining school job fairs. Our graduates should not join

FLORALity of Suits - WINLAW's Annual Flower Sale

2008-01-29T20:45:00.000+08:00

FLORALity of SuitsThe Annual WINLAW Flower Saleflowers, chocolates, love notes, pastries, and much more!February 4-14, 2008Between Malcolm and Bocobo (Law Center) HallsThe Day of Hearts draws near. Don't be caught unprepared. Brought to you by UP Women in Law

crazy january

2008-01-27T19:31:00.000+08:00

the first month of 2008 has is about to end and thus far I have:- gone to Malaysia for a conference (good times, despite the things i was stressing over)- bought 11 pairs of shoes for myself - had a massive break-out (ten years too late. haha)- managed to feel extreme guilt over certain things- been pasaway too many times to mention (trying NOT to be)- eaten enough for ten people in one sitting-

UP survey (yet again...)

2008-01-17T17:45:00.000+08:00

from izzy's, toff's, etc.'s blogs :DStudent number? 2002-22656College? CSSP, LawAno ang course mo?BA Political Science, Ll.B (or JD na ba?) BS Org din..hehehe! :DNag-shift ka ba o na-kick out?Nope. i loved polsci! though i did consider shifting to european languages or BA psych for a while :)Saan ka kumuha ng UPCAT?UPIS (rina was my seatmate. i remember eating two burgers from jollibee while

the year 2007 in 20 questions :D

2008-01-02T08:32:00.000+08:00

from arianne's (not me, another arianne..hehehe) blog :)1) BUDDY OF THE YEAR: lyn, christine, blockmates, barkada, mica, pats, etc.2) LIFETIME SERVICE AWARD (longest friend): camille, lyn, sheree3) NEWCOMER AWARD – COOLEST NEWEST FRIEND: some orgmates, co-interns4) HIGHEST POINT OF THE YEAR: summer5) LOWEST POINT OF THE YEAR: june, november6) BEST HOLIDAY: christmas!!! (i love christmas!!!)7)

Paskong Pahinungod Para sa Sumilao

2007-12-16T17:25:00.000+08:00

Dear fellow Iskolar,Greetings of Peace and Solidarity!The Cebuano term Pahinungód is the closest Filipino translation of “oblation” or offering of one’s self to a higher cause. The Paskong Pahinungod para sa Sumilao (Alay ng Iskolar ng Bayan para sa mga Magsasaka ng Sumilao) is a movement composed of organizations and individuals of the University of the Philippines in Diliman that aims to

pagod

2007-12-11T15:57:00.000+08:00

ever felt so TIRED?tired beyond physical and mental exertionbeyond frustrationbeyond helplessnesstired of going and going and goingwithout reprieve nor consolation...just inexplicably, overwhelmingly tired?i have. bah humbug. :P

you know you've hit rock bottom when...

2007-11-23T19:13:00.000+08:00

10. instead of feeling bad when you find out your super crush has a significant other, you're actually ecstatic because for the first time in like, ever, you actually have (had) a crush on a guy who didn't turn out to be gay (nothing against gay guys, i love them... i just don't like finding out that my crushes are gay..hehehe!).9. you wake up in the morning ang think, "what am i going to eat

Eyes Wide Shut - a forum on the Sumilao Farmers and Agrarian Reform in the Philippines

2007-11-23T17:31:00.000+08:00

UP Law Student GovernmentUP Institute of Human RightsUP Paralegal Volunteers OrganizationSentro ng Alternatibong Lingap Panligal (SALIGAN)AKBAYAN Citizens Action Party invite you toEYES WIDE SHUTa forum on the plight of the Sumilao Farmersand the state of Agrarian Reform in the PhilippinesThursday, November 29, 20071-4 PM at the Sta. Ana Room, Third Floor, Malcolm Hall (UP College of Law)Speakers

March Music - a fundraising gig for the benefit of the Sumilao Farmers

2007-11-13T20:07:00.000+08:00

SALIGAN (Sentro ng Alternatibong Lingap Panligal)in cooperation with Last Song Syndrome ProductionspresentsMARCH MUSICA fundraiser for the farmers of Sumilao, Bukidnon featuring Paramita, Quadro, Milagros Dancehall Collective, The Happy Happy Joy Joys, Sleepwalk Circus, Valve 8November 19, Monday, 10PMMAG:NET KatipunanQuezon CityEntrance fee is PhP150.00 inclusive of one drinkHope to see you

UP survey

2007-11-04T06:45:00.000+08:00

from grai's blog :)[] worried about getting bullied by fratmen or getting killed in a riot - not really. i'm probably bigger and stronger than most of them anyway (hahaha, ang kapal ko! joke lang :D)[] got bullied by fratmen- i think the more apt description is that i was the one who did the bullying.. (hehehe, peace!!) :D[] witnessed a riot- not really..minor skirmish perhaps[] watched the

and that leaves four...

2007-10-31T07:08:00.000+08:00

my mom and older sister, camille left this morning for italy. ham is going to take her masters (in some mouthful of a course hehe) there and my mom's going to help her settle in then head for the states. while i'm happy for hammy (started callling her ham and spam a few years back, it stuck.. hehehe!), i can't help but feel a little sad. i felt the same way when my two elder siblings carisa and

Support the Sumilao Farmers!!!

2007-10-29T15:01:00.000+08:00

Support the Sumilao Farmers!Benefit gig on October 30, 9PM @ Routee 196 KatipunanExtension (across Wham burger) featuring Chickoy Puraand Bayang Barrios, and rising indie bands, PurpleChickens, Ang Bandang Shirley, and Soft Pillow Kisses.Tickets at only PhP150.00 inclusive of one drink. please do go as a show of support for the SumilaoFarmers. Please tell your friends as well. Thanks andhope to

study, don't cry

2007-10-15T15:16:00.000+08:00

five exams down, 2 to go. just finished my property orals. my blockmate and i were supposed to have our exam tomorrow which was the scheduled first day for orals but decided to ask sir labitag if we could push it forward by one day (today) because we have our insurance finals tomorrow and insurance on wednesday. so we were the first two among 2C and 2D to take our oral exam (nope, not because i

what my names say about me AKA study break

2007-10-03T16:27:00.000+08:00

found out about this sitefrom tanya's blog. :)AlessandraProtector of mankind "Greek"Energetic and courageous you stand up for your beliefs and for what you desire. You are independent, strong willed and fiercely competitive when needed although your ambition is tempered with patience. You maintain a positive attitude and with a more organised or practical approach to life material success is very

random post

2007-10-02T17:28:00.000+08:00

september went by so quickly. one second i was rushing all over the place, panicking, talking a mile a minute, and thinking of what sweet treat we could feed the volunteers (my favorite task.. hehehe! s'mores, anyone?) and next thing i knew, bar ops and salubong were over (yay! don't get me wrong, it was fun and fulfilling but super SUPER tiring).and now, finals are looming near. i know i sound

taking gross-ness to new heights

2007-09-21T21:20:00.000+08:00

i've always been a pig gourmand/food-lover. i constantly think about food, i LOVE to eat, and my friends even joke (though it may be true..hahaha! :p) that the way to my heart is thru my stomach.i love sweets. i love spicy food. i love sour food. i love salty food. i think my tolerance is higher than most people in that what tastes just right for me is often to sweet/spicy/salty/sour for them. i

two years is a lot of time

2007-09-19T19:09:00.000+08:00

i went to AS today to return tara's digicam which we borrowed for Et tu, Brod?. since i was there anyway, i decided to drop by the CSSPSC office to check who was there and pick up my the buklod shirt i ordered (gaaahhh!!! i can't believe i missed the anniv night last saturday!!! talk about bad timing... hehehe!). i was surprised to find oout when i entered that our beloved albeit run-down former

UP WINLAW Statement on the Death of Cris Mendez

2007-09-16T17:36:00.000+08:00

WINLAW statement on the death of Cris Mendez The University of the Philippines Women in Law extends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Cris Anthony Mendez, a promising NCPAG student who passed away last August 27, 2007, allegedly due to fraternity hazing. This unfortunate incident reverberates the students’ decades-old call for fraternities and sororities to put an

james's superhero survey (in progress)

2007-09-13T18:45:00.000+08:00

we're supposed to fill this up for the intern's wall. i LOVE filling up surveys though admittedly this is harder to answer than usual... 1. SUPERHERO NAME - come up with a fun, creative and quirky name for your superhero alter ego; try to relate the name to your sector: ahhh!!! i have no idea! :( suggestions, anyone? right now all i have is THE HUMAN VACUUM CLEANER and i don't think that will

some thoughts on THE verdict

2007-09-12T18:47:00.000+08:00

the sandiganbayan special division delivered the verdict on the plunder and perjury cases of former president erap estrada. guilty for the crime of plunder but acquitted of perjury (read the decision here).admittedly, the decision as regards plunder did not surprise me. what with the 600+ page plaintiff's memorandum, 79(or so) witnesses and other evidence adduced vis-a-vis estrada's testimony.

dismay

2007-09-06T02:03:00.000+08:00

i received this text message a few minutes ago:"character is not the ability to slam a paddle on bare legs, or the strength to endure it. character is not standing by a brod, right or wrong as they claimed they do. every man who bears the name of the this fraternity, or one who behaves in a manner similar to this is a man with blood on his hands. JUSTICE FOR CRIS!"there are times wherein i wonder

the return of the headless chicken AKA the (mis)adventures of a bar ops volunteer part 1

2007-09-03T23:39:00.000+08:00

this past weekend (and week, actually) was one of the most tiring and stressful ones i've experienced in recent months in more ways than one. the whole week went on like a blur what with last minute barops preparations, meetings, acads, council reunion, etc '(not to mention the tiredness that stemmed from being really angry about the frat hazing incident). the entire week, all i had was junkfood

utter frustration and sadness

2007-09-03T20:24:00.000+08:00

my heart broke when i read Howie Severino's blog entry on Cris Mendez. it was unsettling to see pictures taken during his wake and funeral. If you look closely, you can see his face thru the coffin's glass. i can't even begin to imagine what his family must be feeling. i pray not only that justice be the outcome of all this, but that those involved or have any information find the strength to

NOT ANOTHER STATISTIC

2007-09-02T22:27:00.000+08:00

Another life has been claimed by alleged fraternity-related violence. Another life has been snuffed out by men, claiming to be brothers, yet inflicting pain like beasts. Another life has been sacrificed, killed by a senseless ritual that degrades humanity.It is ironic to think that our University, hailed as the best hope for our country's future, can be the same place where these hopes end. Some

the last straw

2007-08-29T15:13:00.001+08:00

disclaimer: just so it's clear, i'm condemning the act, not the actors (as i'm not too sure as to their identities anyway and even if i knew...). i'm also not anti-frat though this post may seem otherwise. there are just certain practices i feel i cannot stomach nor condone. it's just that, well, this is the last straw. and it's frustrating in so many levels. please bear with my meanness,

yet another survey

2007-08-21T00:12:00.000+08:00

from joseph's blog100 Truths...1. real name - alessandra maria anna gloria o. reyes (note the acronym of my name:AMAG. what were my parents thinking?! hehe)2. like it - i'm now ambivalent. i used to hate it.3. single or Taken: single4. Zodiac Sign - taurus5. male or female - female6. elementary- poveda7. middle- n/a8. high school- poveda9. college- up diliman10. hair color - dark brown11. eye

pop(corn)y-ness

2007-08-20T23:51:00.000+08:00

i've always likened my dad to a contented cow. i cannot think of a more apt description. though he tends to remind me of a turtle, thus i keep insisting he buy himself a bright green backpack (or maybe the turtle-designed one from samsonite. haha) and walk around wearing it just to see if people notice the resemblance. i cannot understand why after all the prodding and nagging, he still refuses.

summertime

2007-08-18T20:07:00.000+08:00

from tricia's blog :)RULES:1. Put your music player on shuffle.2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.3. You must write that song name down no matter how silly it sounds!1. If someone says "Is this okay?" you say?Last Night - P. Diddy.Last night, I couldn't even get an answer. Tried to call, but my pride wouldn't let me dial. And I'm sitting here, with this blank

rainy day(s) ramblings

2007-08-18T19:26:00.000+08:00

the one good thing about still being a student is the fact that you still get to enjoy the luxury of no-school days. i think that's the one thing i have over my working friends. while rain or shine they still have to trudge to work daily, i still get to occasionally sleep in and listen to the soothing pitter-patter of the rain (or rather, storm/typhoon/what-not) with enrique iglesias in the

for more sisterly pride

2007-08-16T02:19:00.000+08:00

congratulations to my older brother, Jose Edmundo "Jodie" Reyes for placing second in the english poetry division of the 2007 Palanca Awards. Last year, he placed first in the english essay division of the same Awards for his essay entitled Fungibility, Dead Souls and OCWs. he's the only atenean among the five of us siblings (now why did i have the need to mention this? hahaha!) whose book

fury

2007-08-13T22:19:00.001+08:00

in january of last year, i bought salman rushdie's book fury. over the summer (of 2006) i attempted to read it, but barely reached the second chapter as i felt that it was too heavy and dark a summer read (unlike rushdie's haroun and the sea of stories which i "gobbled up" in a few hours). sarah nelson, in her book so many books, so little time, wrote that sometimes you don't choose the book,

books!!!

2007-08-06T23:03:00.000+08:00

when i was in grade school or high school i attempted to organize my books by creating a database with MS Access. my ultimate goal was to come up with a system wherein i could locate my books by typing the title or author and then the shelf wherein it is located would be displayed.Unfortunately, the computer wherein my file was stored crashed and i, being the lazy person that i am,

i am 54% barbie

2007-08-06T21:36:00.000+08:00

saw this in some blogs, decided i needed some relatively mindless thing to do in lieu of wallowing in self-pity after labor midterms...YOU OWN:[ ] You own over 10 bottles of nail polish[x] You own perfume that cost over $60 [ ] You had/have fake nails [ ] You have more hair products than you can use[x] You have enough clothes to cover an entire refugee camp.[] You have enough pictures to create

those were the days

2007-08-01T22:01:00.000+08:00

spent part of this afternoon reminiscing with some of my blockmates about books we read as kids/teens.here's a list of some of the series i read and collected:sweet valley kids (i still remember, my first-ever pocket book was book #13 of the SVK series, my sister's gift to me for my 6th or 7th birthday)sweet valley twinsthe unicorn clubsweet valley highsweet valley senior yearsweet valley