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Friday, March 14, 2008
radio script
the radio script of maalaala mo kaya is ess dramatic than the maalaala mo kaya shown on television. as i read the script, the emotions embedded on it is not that evident or something that a person could feel right away. however, the dubbing of each episode was done carefuly so that th emotions that should be with every line the character would say would portray clear enough the message.
there was one part however that i wondered how the character woyd show that he is smiling when it can only be hard and not viewed.
the emotions the character should feel and that should be felt by the listeners were enclosed in brackets.
the message of the script could be understand easily however the lines were boring.
there was one part however that i wondered how the character woyd show that he is smiling when it can only be hard and not viewed.
the emotions the character should feel and that should be felt by the listeners were enclosed in brackets.
the message of the script could be understand easily however the lines were boring.
Sculpture
Source: http://en.wikipilipinas.org/index.php?title=EDSA_Shrine
THE EDSA SHRINE
The Famous Mama Mary symbol of People Power 1 and 2 stands in the intersection of Ortigas Avenue and Epifanio de los Santos Avenue. It is a small church which was built in 1989. Its official name is Our Lady of Peace Quasi-Parish/Mary Queen of Peace Shrine.
It was designed by Architectures Francisco Manosa, Leandro Locsin and William Coscolluela and scuplted by Virginia Ty-Navarro. Cascading stairs from EDSA and Ortigas give access to the work of art, it facing the point between the two avenues.
"Another feature of the shrine are its many sculptures, one is called the “Flame of Freedom” created by artist Manny Casal, which depicts three industrious men carrying a cauldron of flame, each one symbolizing the three main island groups in the Philippines – Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Next are the 14 stations of the cross, a bronze sculpture by national artist Napoleon Abueva. Carillon bells, crafted from bullets and canons retrieved from the remains of World War II, also adorn the shrine. Aside from this, the entire shrine is divided to two chapels – the San Lorenzo Ruiz Chapel and the Chapel of Perpetual Adoration – each housing great paintings and sculptures by renowned Filipino artists."
http://en.wikipilipinas.org/index.php?title=EDSA_Shrine
FILIPINOS and PEACEFUL REVOLUTION
Filipinos are religious in nature. Aside from the fact that they are joyful, they draw their stregth from their religion. The EDSA shrine is the symbol of peaceful revolution that won the world's eye and appreciation. How one nation toppled down another junk government leader years later and the presence of the shrine reminds everyone that there's always a peaceful soltution to every problem, no matter how harsh the situation. For most who pass by the EDSA-Ortigas junction, It is just another city decor; a sculpture made simply to attract people. However, for those who were part of the two peaceful revolutions that reformed the nation, this defines the heart of Philippine history.
architecture
Trinoma Shopping Center is built on a 20 hectare parcel of land and has a gross of leasable area of 195,000 square meters, including the adjoining Landmark department store. The mall was opened May 16 of 2007. it could accommodate 8000 cars in the parking area. The mall is composed of a single structure which have four floors with 600 shops to explore and two integrated parking space with eight floors. Ayala Land started constructing the mall on June 2005 under the project name "North Triangle Mall". The mall was named "TriNoma" inspired by the redevelopment of industrial district Tribeca. The mall was the first building constructed in the 54.3 hectare Quezon City Triangle Exchange.
The exterior of Trinoma is very inviting. The exterior attracts people to go inside and check for what’s behind the mall. The structure was full of curves which were patterned to ancient Chinese structures. However, it seemed as if the architecture was a mixture of the Chinese and the Greek’s architecture. The circular structure of the mall similar to the walls of the domes; while the rooftop was similar to the roof structure of Chinese temples.
Inside the mall has a6 digital cinemas and 1 THX cinema; Timezone, the flagship and largest Philippine location; Activity Center, a venue of concerts and other live programs and the retail stores. The rooftop part of the mall has most of the food establishments and spots were to linger. It has palm trees and the fountain which is connected to the other lower floors.
The architecture of the mall is suitable to every “gimikera’s” trip.
film
Tupac Resurrection:
Life of Rap Legend Tupac Amaru Shakur
“ I am real. The lyrics might be a story or they might be real. But I stay real; I am never a story, never a script, never a character.”
-- Tupac, Tupac: Resurrection “I felt that the only thing that could kill me is death, and even though, my music live forever.”
Outspoken, a controversial rap legend, a pioneer in the rap industry shot dead. An intelligent man with great passion in writing, he tried to reform the government, and to open the eyes of all people who had heard his music. Tupac Amaru Shakur.
Tupac: Resurrection was a story about violence, ambition, redemption and love.
In this documentary, Resurrection, Tupac himself was narrating the story. Lauren Lazin decided that the narration was from gathered phrases or words of Tupac while he was still alive. It feels like Tupac himself was speaking to the audience beyond grave. By Tupac’s statements in the beginning of the documentary, it is obvious that in his 20’s, he already has these feelings of what will happen to him. He was prophetic and perceptive: “I got shot, I always felt like I’d be shot.” He felt that his life was short and would not be enough for all the reforms and improvements he dreamt of achieving, so he wrote songs and recorded three full albums per day.
The documentary, with an ‘R’ rating, narrated Tupac’s life from his birth, his acting career during his teenage years, the beginning of his rapping, the start of his career in the music industry, then his death in Las Vegas. The film acknowledged Afeni Shakur, Tupac’s mother, for raising a good man despite her complicated life. Afeni was a member of the Black Panther, a group of black people who fought against the discrimination of the (white) American government. Tupac admired his mother so much that he absorbed his mother’s ideologies about politics and her fury with the wrong doings of the government. Afeni was the executive producer of this film.
Throughout Tupac’s life, all he wanted to be was an angel of God and do something that could give plenty of help. Tupac knew that this was not impossible because he was an artist. He might not tell the truth; instead he would tell the story and reach out to the people. These were witnessed at times when he was fighting against discrimination of “black” and “white” Americans. He spoke about poverty. Tupac even said how their president could say something about homelessness when he himself doesn’t know how it feels because he lives in the White House with several rooms. He also spoke about respecting women.
As Tupac spoke about his friends and his relationship with them, it was accompanied by photos and or short clips that were appropriate. The film not only highlighted positive memories of Pac’s life, but also gave equal significance to his flaws. It showed his altercations with his “number one” enemy, the police.
The film gave reasons for the kind of life Tupac lived. He attended “dirty parties” so that he would feel like an ordinary man, unprivileged and infamous. Tupac composed a “code of thug” which explained clearly that “thug life” was not supposed to have a negative connotation.
Also, a short video of the start of the chaos that happened in a casino in Las Vegas was shown. However, the part where he was shot five times in the chest (according to the film) was not exposed. It was narrated in way that Tupac laughed sadly about his death. Even though at the time Lazin made this documentary there were several suspects already, he made Tupac sound like he really perceived his death. This film showed complexities and not plain definition.
The documentary was made to make people understand Tupac. It was not made to make people love him, but accept him as he was, a plain good. However, there was a part in the film where Tupac appeared to be bragging about his money and fame. He did that because of the “rap wars” and Biggie Smalls (another rapper) was making him look like a worthless rapper.
The documentary served as a summary of all his writing, his poems and lyrics. He felt that he would not be able to change the world while he was living, but then he did everything to record all his composed songs. “I just feel like I have to tell something about things affecting the society” Tupac said.
As I stared at the pictures of Tupac Shakur, smiling; as I watched his videos and he was laughing, I felt like he was a part of me. His face showed real love, contentment, happiness, although he underwent complicated situations. Tupac maybe rude but he was full of wisdom; he may not be a good influence for some but no one can do what he has done. Tupac lived with great faith in God. He did not regret that he died at the age of 25. Like he said, everything was God’s plan, and he was happy with how God made him.
Life of Rap Legend Tupac Amaru Shakur
“ I am real. The lyrics might be a story or they might be real. But I stay real; I am never a story, never a script, never a character.”
-- Tupac, Tupac: Resurrection “I felt that the only thing that could kill me is death, and even though, my music live forever.”
Outspoken, a controversial rap legend, a pioneer in the rap industry shot dead. An intelligent man with great passion in writing, he tried to reform the government, and to open the eyes of all people who had heard his music. Tupac Amaru Shakur.
Tupac: Resurrection was a story about violence, ambition, redemption and love.
In this documentary, Resurrection, Tupac himself was narrating the story. Lauren Lazin decided that the narration was from gathered phrases or words of Tupac while he was still alive. It feels like Tupac himself was speaking to the audience beyond grave. By Tupac’s statements in the beginning of the documentary, it is obvious that in his 20’s, he already has these feelings of what will happen to him. He was prophetic and perceptive: “I got shot, I always felt like I’d be shot.” He felt that his life was short and would not be enough for all the reforms and improvements he dreamt of achieving, so he wrote songs and recorded three full albums per day.
The documentary, with an ‘R’ rating, narrated Tupac’s life from his birth, his acting career during his teenage years, the beginning of his rapping, the start of his career in the music industry, then his death in Las Vegas. The film acknowledged Afeni Shakur, Tupac’s mother, for raising a good man despite her complicated life. Afeni was a member of the Black Panther, a group of black people who fought against the discrimination of the (white) American government. Tupac admired his mother so much that he absorbed his mother’s ideologies about politics and her fury with the wrong doings of the government. Afeni was the executive producer of this film.
Throughout Tupac’s life, all he wanted to be was an angel of God and do something that could give plenty of help. Tupac knew that this was not impossible because he was an artist. He might not tell the truth; instead he would tell the story and reach out to the people. These were witnessed at times when he was fighting against discrimination of “black” and “white” Americans. He spoke about poverty. Tupac even said how their president could say something about homelessness when he himself doesn’t know how it feels because he lives in the White House with several rooms. He also spoke about respecting women.
As Tupac spoke about his friends and his relationship with them, it was accompanied by photos and or short clips that were appropriate. The film not only highlighted positive memories of Pac’s life, but also gave equal significance to his flaws. It showed his altercations with his “number one” enemy, the police.
The film gave reasons for the kind of life Tupac lived. He attended “dirty parties” so that he would feel like an ordinary man, unprivileged and infamous. Tupac composed a “code of thug” which explained clearly that “thug life” was not supposed to have a negative connotation.
Also, a short video of the start of the chaos that happened in a casino in Las Vegas was shown. However, the part where he was shot five times in the chest (according to the film) was not exposed. It was narrated in way that Tupac laughed sadly about his death. Even though at the time Lazin made this documentary there were several suspects already, he made Tupac sound like he really perceived his death. This film showed complexities and not plain definition.
The documentary was made to make people understand Tupac. It was not made to make people love him, but accept him as he was, a plain good. However, there was a part in the film where Tupac appeared to be bragging about his money and fame. He did that because of the “rap wars” and Biggie Smalls (another rapper) was making him look like a worthless rapper.
The documentary served as a summary of all his writing, his poems and lyrics. He felt that he would not be able to change the world while he was living, but then he did everything to record all his composed songs. “I just feel like I have to tell something about things affecting the society” Tupac said.
As I stared at the pictures of Tupac Shakur, smiling; as I watched his videos and he was laughing, I felt like he was a part of me. His face showed real love, contentment, happiness, although he underwent complicated situations. Tupac maybe rude but he was full of wisdom; he may not be a good influence for some but no one can do what he has done. Tupac lived with great faith in God. He did not regret that he died at the age of 25. Like he said, everything was God’s plan, and he was happy with how God made him.
Literature
Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/90569452@N00/97045160/
BOB ONG'S BAKIT BALIGTAD MAGBASA NG LIBRO ANG MGA PILIPINO?
Filipinos have unique ,and often, comic ways of doing things. It is in their nature to be resourceful, nontheless, innovative. But at times, bloopers are innevtiable. It also serves as a tool for survival especially in the hardest of times.
The BOOK
It is written in Filipino street language (part of what they call contemporary genre in Philippine literature) and consists of different (comic) stories, ideas, concepts and poems. Everything from the misbehaviors, fads, systems and culture of some Filipinos from the early past to the present, this book delivers in an informal, casual and entertaining manner. Some lessons are also incorporated into some of the stories as the reader laughs along.
THE AUTHOR
Bob Ong Is really not his real name. No one really knows who he is, where he lives and where the hell he gets all his ideas. A lot of comments and reviews about his book have been written by people from institutions, both praising and criticizing him, nontheless, they can't deny that his book does hold some factual and eye-opening realities of the Filipino culture. The question that his book is trying to imply is: Are Filipinos stupid?
Hhmmm...
I don't believe that Filipinos are stupid. The foreign invaders just influenced the then developing country especially with their rotten ways of life. Filipinos being lazy, for one, is an indolence which they got from the Spaniards during their reign. The Japanese made them turn against their own countrymen during the war. So not everything bad in the Philippine society is innate to the Filipinos.
If he's such a wise man, then why does he hide behind a pseudonym? His ideas are great, but, won't they be more injected into the Filipino minds and consciousness if he stepped forward and backed up all his concepts? If he's in it not only for the money... Making fun of the Filipino handicap would be a public sin...
Music
Picture Source: garygranada.com
Gary Granada Songs: Truly Pinoy!
Songs: Mabuti Pa Sila/Paalam
Artist: Gary Granada
Mabuti pa ang mga surot,
Laging mayro'ng masisiksikan
Mabuti pa ang bubble gum,
Laging mayroong didikitan
Mabuti pa ang salamin, laging mayro'ng tumitingin
Di tulad kong laging walang pumapansin
Mabuti pa ang mga lapis,
Sinusulatan ang papel
At mas mapalad ang kamatis,
Maya't maya'y napipisil
Napaka-sweet ng bayong,
hawak ng aleng maganda
Di tulad kong lagi na lang nag-iisa
Ano bang wala ako na mayroon sila ?
Di man lang makaisa, habang iba'y dala-dalawa
Pigilan n'yo akong magpatiwakal
Mabuti pa ang galunggong
Nasasabihin ng... mahal
Kahit ang suka ay may toyo
At ang asin ay may paminta
Mabuti pa ang lumang diyaryo
At yakap-yakap ng isda
Mabuti pa sila, mabuti pa sila
Di tulad kong lagi na lang nag-iisa
Mabuti pa ang simpleng tissue
At laging nahahalikan
Mabuti pa ang mga bisyo
Umaasang babalikan
Mabuti pa sila, mabuti pa sila
Di tulad kong lagi na lang nag-iisa
Pigilan n'yo akong magpatiwakal
Bakit si Gabby Concepcion
Lagi na lang kinakasal
Mabuti pa ang mga snatcher
Palaging may naghahabol
Ang aking lumang computer
Mayroon pa ring compatible
Mabuti pa sila, mabuti pa sila
Di tulad kong lagi na lang nag-iisa
Lyrics Source:http://www.angelfire.com/ca/eNeLrAd/butipasila.html
Mabuti Pa Sila is a love song with a twist of comedy done the pinoy way. Gary Granada must have been really, really loveless when he composed this. It is applicable to both men and women who are single and lonely (maybe those who are already on their 40’s or 50’s and still haven’t found their “right one”). Gary proves that pinoys have a sweet unique way of presenting ideas. Though the song talks of a very sad subject, it still manages to deliver the humor.
"Sung in a simple way but interpreted in a very deep and heartfelt manner"
Kulang ang salita
Upang muling magsimula
Kulang ang dating himig
Upang buhaying muli ang ating
Pag-ibig
Sugat ay di maghihilom
Sa 'sandaa't 'sang taon
At ang hapdi singsariwa
Naghihilab maya'tmaya
Kulang ang karanasan
Upang ang buhay maintindihan
Kulang ang buong mundo
Upang alamin ang mga lihim
Ng puso
Kulang ang ating talino
Tapang, galing at tiyaga
Upang gawiing muling bago
Ang nabahirang sumpa
Kulang ang panahon
Sa isa pang pagkakataon
Paalam, aking sinta
Huling paalam na dapat sana
Noon pa
Paalam is a sad chilling song which talks of a love gone wrong that still hasn’t been forgotten after so many years. The persona realizes that there isn’t really enough time for everything in life – to learn, to forgive, to start over again and to love again. For those emo people out there, this song is worth the listening. It really isn’t bad at all.
It started out as an assignment for us (classmates) to listen and analyze some of Gary Granada’s songs in his website garygranada.com. He not only has his own website, he also allows people to download his songs for free. I see this as his way to promote Filipino art creativity with his works and to promote his site as well. Gary also composed numerous songs that talk about the cultural, social and environmental heritage of the Filipinos.
Gary Granada Songs: Truly Pinoy!
Songs: Mabuti Pa Sila/Paalam
Artist: Gary Granada
Mabuti pa ang mga surot,
Laging mayro'ng masisiksikan
Mabuti pa ang bubble gum,
Laging mayroong didikitan
Mabuti pa ang salamin, laging mayro'ng tumitingin
Di tulad kong laging walang pumapansin
Mabuti pa ang mga lapis,
Sinusulatan ang papel
At mas mapalad ang kamatis,
Maya't maya'y napipisil
Napaka-sweet ng bayong,
hawak ng aleng maganda
Di tulad kong lagi na lang nag-iisa
Ano bang wala ako na mayroon sila ?
Di man lang makaisa, habang iba'y dala-dalawa
Pigilan n'yo akong magpatiwakal
Mabuti pa ang galunggong
Nasasabihin ng... mahal
Kahit ang suka ay may toyo
At ang asin ay may paminta
Mabuti pa ang lumang diyaryo
At yakap-yakap ng isda
Mabuti pa sila, mabuti pa sila
Di tulad kong lagi na lang nag-iisa
Mabuti pa ang simpleng tissue
At laging nahahalikan
Mabuti pa ang mga bisyo
Umaasang babalikan
Mabuti pa sila, mabuti pa sila
Di tulad kong lagi na lang nag-iisa
Pigilan n'yo akong magpatiwakal
Bakit si Gabby Concepcion
Lagi na lang kinakasal
Mabuti pa ang mga snatcher
Palaging may naghahabol
Ang aking lumang computer
Mayroon pa ring compatible
Mabuti pa sila, mabuti pa sila
Di tulad kong lagi na lang nag-iisa
Lyrics Source:http://www.angelfire.com/ca/eNeLrAd/butipasila.html
Mabuti Pa Sila is a love song with a twist of comedy done the pinoy way. Gary Granada must have been really, really loveless when he composed this. It is applicable to both men and women who are single and lonely (maybe those who are already on their 40’s or 50’s and still haven’t found their “right one”). Gary proves that pinoys have a sweet unique way of presenting ideas. Though the song talks of a very sad subject, it still manages to deliver the humor.
"Sung in a simple way but interpreted in a very deep and heartfelt manner"
Kulang ang salita
Upang muling magsimula
Kulang ang dating himig
Upang buhaying muli ang ating
Pag-ibig
Sugat ay di maghihilom
Sa 'sandaa't 'sang taon
At ang hapdi singsariwa
Naghihilab maya'tmaya
Kulang ang karanasan
Upang ang buhay maintindihan
Kulang ang buong mundo
Upang alamin ang mga lihim
Ng puso
Kulang ang ating talino
Tapang, galing at tiyaga
Upang gawiing muling bago
Ang nabahirang sumpa
Kulang ang panahon
Sa isa pang pagkakataon
Paalam, aking sinta
Huling paalam na dapat sana
Noon pa
Paalam is a sad chilling song which talks of a love gone wrong that still hasn’t been forgotten after so many years. The persona realizes that there isn’t really enough time for everything in life – to learn, to forgive, to start over again and to love again. For those emo people out there, this song is worth the listening. It really isn’t bad at all.
It started out as an assignment for us (classmates) to listen and analyze some of Gary Granada’s songs in his website garygranada.com. He not only has his own website, he also allows people to download his songs for free. I see this as his way to promote Filipino art creativity with his works and to promote his site as well. Gary also composed numerous songs that talk about the cultural, social and environmental heritage of the Filipinos.
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