How does media influence people? Well, I for one am writing through the internet. The influence of mass media is unstoppable. Everyday we are bombarded with information,true or not, that will affect our perception of our surroundings. TV commercials, the news, blogs, and other broadcast media influences and may alter our habits. Today many people are so hooked to the internet that every little detail in their lives are on the web as if it was their diary.
A decade ago cellphones were almost non existant, now almost everyone has one. We live on a very different enviroment. We must be more knowledgeble than ever before since today knowldge is just a click away. We must scrutinize every information that are thrown at us and also share factual information. Technology is a good thing if used correctly.
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Friday, August 31, 2012
#7 Cool Dragons
Amazing! How To Train a Dragon is by far the greatest
animation film, and in my opinion even better than Toy Story Three. With its
well written story, amazingly drawn dragons, outstanding soundtrack and
shocking vista it really gives you that good ol’ Goosebumps that only good
films provide.
The scene that I really liked was the part when Toothless (the
dragon) and Hiccup had their first test flight. When I watch that scene the
music really sets you in a “feel-good” vibe. They start of flying around and
Hiccup testing the rig that he built by rolling and doing dives. They were
doing pretty good when Hiccup saving his cheat sheet suddenly was detached from
Toothless. They spiralled out of control and fell pretty fast and colliding mid
fall. Hiccup then got a hold of Toothless’ saddle and got some control on their
flight but huge stacks of rocks where before them. That was when the amazing
thing happened, with the awesome music you could really feel the chill inside
you as Hiccup threw his cheat sheet and just went with his guts. That moment
was the best part of the film.
You know a good movie when you dream of it afterwards and
boy did I dream. For the next few days all I could think was owning a pet
dragon and flying with it.
Again this film is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!! and you should not miss
it.
#5 Ming-Ming
It was not the first time I
watched a play performed by IPAG. When I was in highschool it was sort of a
requirement to watch their performances. When I was in first year I saw “Ranaw:
Isang Alamat” a story about Bato Lakungan and his adventures I have forgotten
the plot but I remember the last part of
the play where the spaniards came; in my second year I saw another play but I
couldn’t recall the title but I’m pretty sure there was a performance about men
chasing a girl and all the while singing tusok-tusok; in my third year I saw “Suhi”
but all I could remember about that play was the hanging chair and the entrance
that looked and figuratively was a vagina; and all I could remember about the
play they did in my fourth year was the man who was swinging way up in the gym.
There are other acts that I could not classify into but surely was part of an
IPAG performance mentioned above like the naked man, the origami thing, and the
Oedipus like story.
Ming-Ming like the rest of the
IPAG performances that I have since was amazingly good. The first thing you
would notice when entering the mini-theater was the shrouded stage. The stage
located at the center of the theatre was shrouded in thin white fabric and
within the stage there was a bed on one side and a dining set on the other. The
other conspicuous object was found in the center of the stage, a white bulky
cloth that was later revealed to cover the dead body of Ming-ming. The story
was well written but with a very radical approach to its story telling. The
acting was also superb with very talented and experienced cast. The lighting
was also good; it really set the mood and gave hints on what was happening in
the story if you were lost.
All in all Ming-ming is another
success that the IPAG performers should be proud of. If you are contemplating
the idea of watching Ming-ming then I urge you to please do. It really is a
good show.
#4 Chess
A board game like no other, chess is probably one of the oldest
board game and still the one of the best out there. Beginning with sixteen
pieces; eight pawns lined up in the front row, the rooks, knights and
bishops in the rear to support the royalty and cause disarray in the opposing
army. With such pieces you’ll be amazed at how much variations and how many possibilities
the game contains.
I got my first glimpse of the game when my grandfather and
brother played the game when I was a kid. They were so engrossed with the game
that the barely moved. Even if I didn’t understand what was happening I could
sense the seriousness that surrounded them. It took minutes for them to move a
single piece and sometimes they would snap out from their trance and smile sheepishly
as if the other guy telepathically told the other guy a joke. It was such an
amazing experience, it was a very quiet game but it was quite amusing. And from
that moment I was hooked to the game.
At first it was very
hard to start playing the game. I didn’t know anything about chess other than
the fact that horse moved in a L-shaped but even in that I was mistaken since I
moved the horse five sometimes six squares farther than it should have landed.
My father who I knew was as good a player as they come told me that if wanted
to learn chess I should read a chess book. That was very disappointing. At that age I was really scared of big old
books and the chess book my father had was a big old book. And once you open it, it gets much harder as
the text inside was a language alien to me. Letters and numbers side by side,
weird symbols, and just the length of the introduction made me dizzy. The
introduction was such a drag ten pages in it was still talking about history
and the great games that happened in the past. That was very annoying and that
made me close the book.
But the book fiasco did not stop me from wanting to learn
the game. I asked my brother how and he taught me. He was the one who really
taught me the basics. Every time I played with him, he would talk about how
controlling the center was important and that piece development was more import
than capturing enemy pieces. He was not a really good chess player but he was
decent enough to defeat medium level computer opponents. Sometimes I would just
watch him play at the computer and comment on the moves he just did. As I
played with him I got better and a time came that I could finally made him
think twice. It was like the first time I saw him play chess with my grandfather
but instead he was playing with me. The first time I beat my brother I was so
happy that I literally jumped and announced it in the household. He was pretty embarrassed
then.
As I got better I began challenging my dad to a game. At first
we’d play a handicap game, he playing without a queen and even then I couldn’t
beat him. So I played a lot of chess in school with my buddies and I got better
and better everyday that my dad and I would play a serious game.
I am still trying to beat my dad at this game. I still have
a lot to learn but someday I’d beat him too.
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Iligan
If you want to have a grand adventure or a simple educational and
fun tour, then Iligan will surely offer you this and much more. Iligan “The
City of Majestic Waterfalls” is a must destination in Mindanao. If you happen
to find yourself in Iligan you would certainly not regret it.
What generally comes into mind if one says Iligan?
Well waterfalls of
course. Iligan is nicknamed "The City of Majestic Waterfalls" because
of the fact that there about 23 known waterfalls in and around Iligan. And the
best known landmark of Iligan, the magnificent and powerful Maria Cristina
Falls, powers the city and other neighboring barangays. The importance of Maria
Cristina to the people of Iligan can really be seen due to fact that the
waterfall itself is in the official seal of the city.
Another spot that
might be of interest is the Tinago falls, which means hidden in Cebuano. This
secluded vista located in Barangay Ditucalan, is in a league different from the
other falls located near the city. You can experience the power of the falls by
using a raft and going into the falls. If you plunge in the water you would be
refreshed by its coldness.
Iligan is also
known for its pools. Located at Timoga-Buru-un, Timoga Springs pools is well known locally for its cool and
crystal-clear springs that flows from Lake Lanao. These pools use fresh water
that really energizes your body. There are slides kiddie pools, Olympic size pools,
and elevated boards that would really make your visit a fun time.
The food in Iligan are also delicious. Macki’s Fried of Iligan chicken can be compared to other leading food franchise in the Philippines. With as little as 50 pesos you could fill your stomach with their tasty chicken. Chideng’s peanuts can be called pasalubong ng Iligan. Chideng’s peanuts is a must pasalubong to your family and friends. Iligan is also known for its tasty lechon. Lechon Iligan like lechon Cebu does not need any sauce, its tasty meat and crunchy skin would definitely put your belly at ease. Lechon Iligan would even taste better if complemented with the local Sukang pinakurat.
changes to that of a heightened festive atmosphere. Trade fairs, dancing competitions, streets parades and many other activities are held in the city. The Kasadya street dancing competition is a very vibrant and energetic activity. The people during the feast would shout Viva Senor san Miguel. It's really a marvelous feast.
Iligan is really a good place to visit and I hope you would have fun here. Its More fun in Iligan
Monday, July 16, 2012
#3 On Ghosts
Would I believe someone if he told me he saw a ghost?
Probably not, but I would believe there is a reason why he thought he saw one. Sometimes a certain song or a certain
fragrance would evoke such strong feelings within us that we feel that special
kind of nostalgia. Such strong feelings that we feel the presence of the people
who are not there; our departed love ones, long time friends, and our friends
and family who are away. We’d feel a slight tingling in our back, your mind
would race with thoughts about that special someone, and you’d never know if it
was real or not. Such events are truly fantastic.
Ghosts, spirits, and apparitions have been part of our
history and religion. Stories that date back since the beginning of the human
era. It is as if we were born with a sense that something is out there
somewhere. An afterlife where their ancestors would rest after they have
completed their task in our world. Some may be sceptical and say that no such
place exist, but for believers it is a comforting thought that after this life,
there is a life waiting that would be full of happiness.
In the story “That Sweet Unforgettable Day” the ghost of her
mother not so long past, plays a central theme in the story. The description of
the flower, “white flowers that looked like magnolias but were smaller”, seems
to describe that of Magnolia coco – “a small house plant that usually blooms
for only a day but emit an absolutely fantastic fragrance in the early morning”.
This scent reminded her of her dead mother. But what was amazing was according
to the account of the narrator, was that only room affected by the scent was
the living room.
We would never know if the narrator’s story was true, but I’d
give her the benefit of the doubt. Sometimes there are things in our heart that
should be kept alive. There is nothing wrong in believing.
#2 HELLO
My name is Chris Joseph Sagario, born on the 31st
of January 1995. I am from Iligan and a graduate of MSU-IIT IDS.
I enjoy reading
books. I’ve read countless books and mangas. Right now I’m rereading G.R.R.
Martin’s “A Dance with Dragons”, the fifth book of his fantasy series “A Song
of Fire and Ice”. I also enjoy watching movies and animes. Although I only
watch movies with complex story line and deep characters not those mainstream
movies with regurgitated plots. I am not into sports since I’m always glued to
my computer and I have no time to go outside. I am more into mental challenges
and brain teasers. I like playing chess and I use it to relive my boredom.
If I was to describe my lifestyle it would be close a definition
to being stoic. I am always in control of my emotions that sometimes I forget
that I have one. I can safely say that I have forgotten how to hate people. I
used to hate people who hated people for reasons god knows what, e.g., people
who hate muslims, but then if I did I would be that person who hates. So now
l just let people do what they do because they just do and I have no reason to
hate since it’s their life and I should not interfere with what they think is
right.
I am also an agnostic atheist. I never bought the there is a
god somewhere up there since I really do not understand that concept. I studied
in a catholic school in elementary and I found their reasons quiet insufficient
to answer the questions in my head. Yes I have read the bible but I find it no different
than the other books I have read. I find it queer that people should be asking
me why I don’t believe in a god but we are born without knowledge that there is
one and suddenly by mere suggestion of others there is. There are a lot of
reasons why I do not believe and I cannot put it into words.
I am socially inept. I sometimes miss sarcasm and witty
jokes. It is not because I do not comprehend but I am apathetic towards certain
persons. I am easily bored with gossips and the ordinary. But I am curious
about people’s emotions.
Right know I do know what I am doing. I am only
acting on what fate has given me. I do not where I’m going or what I am suppose
to do. What I am now does not necessarily mean what I will be tomorrow. Times
change and so do we.
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