#Letranite

[ilaaaaamarieeeee]

With my college bestie

Circa 2012

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[megnificentreyes]

Enjoyed the rest of the afternoon with this gal @laynebanez . Long time no see. Love and miss you heaps 💖 #letranites #bestfriends #highschool (at Palmeras Restaurant) https://www.instagram.com/megnificent96/p/BsQZeRfFxG5fnNXEC8NQcNXPCn8kDZsfIlD4IQ0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1kpy5ceyuc91y

[jinzperez]

Apolinario Mabini, the stellar individual who was also called as the Brains and Conscience of the Philippine Revolution. Known for his extraordinary intellect, political prowess, and rhetoric, Mabini's efforts and ideas on governance impacted the Philippines' fight for independence throughout the following century, despite his tragic death in 1903. Mabini was born into a peasant family and attended Colegio de San Juan de Letran College in Manila before graduating with a law degree from the University of Santo Tomás in 1894. In August 1896, during a nationalist insurgency, he joined the armies of General Emilio Aguinaldo and frequently became his right-hand man. When the Spanish-American War began in 1898, Mabini proposed an alliance with the United States as a method to gain independence from Spain. Mabini was able to address Aguinaldo from the Philippines, who governed as an autocrat, on July 23, 1898. He compelled the new president to establish a revolutionary administration based on a convention rather than a dictatorship. An independent republic was declared with Aguinaldo as its president during a convention conducted in the market town of Malolos in September and October 1898; Mabini drafted its constitution, which paralleled that of the United States. When the US decided to conquer the Philippines, Mabini joined Aguinaldo in renewing the battle for independence. After refusing to swear allegiance to the United States, he was captured by US soldiers in December 1899 and exiled to Guam. He wasn't allowed to come home until a few months before he died. Finally, while in exile in Guam from 1901 to 1903, Mabini wrote La Revolucion Filipina, a memoir in which he criticized Aguinaldo's leadership and pointed out flaws in the Revolution. He returned to Manila in 1903 but died of cholera a few months later at 38 years old. Mabini's wisdom and pragmatism should not be misinterpreted as defeatism; rather, they reflect his unwavering trust in the nation. He validated that the Philippines had always been a country. Regardless of sovereignty or republic conferred by conquerors; it had constructed a true nation through battles and sacrifices. And it was only natural to have a legitimate government with powerful democratic institutions. Mabini understood that success was inescapable.

References:

Apolinario Mabini | Filipino political leader. (n.d.). Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved September 26, 2021, from https://www.britannica.com/biography/Apolinario-Mabini

La Revolucion Filipina Apolinario Mabini Pdf. (n.d.). Stealthever. Retrieved September 26, 2021, from https://stealthever.weebly.com/la-revolucion-filipina-apolinario-mabini-pdf.html

#ColegiodeSanJuandeLetran #LetranAlumni #NotableLetranAlumniThroughoutTheYears #Arriba #Letranite #ApolinarioMabini

[masokistangadventurer]

yesterday i went to adu bcos wala ako pasok sa afternoon class ko. i literally took the opportunity to visit my home school and my friends kasi i miss them so muchie. what happened was alot but the highlight is thaaaat, they made me walk from sm manila to rob manila wearing my heels. i told them na ive never been there kaya ayun. sm manila to adu, adu to rob manila 🤧🤟 it was fun tho.

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[irasuperbiavanagloria]

Congratulations, Batch 2017! 🎉🎉🥇🎉🎉#letranites #BastoCudal #PICCFinally

[lets-grababite]

Vlog out now!

Come with us to explore the different food places and experiences Letranites have come to know!

You may access it by clicking this link: https://youtu.be/aOXRwg5fcwQ

[xxion]

with Riza Faulkerson. i really didn't expect this opportunity. #whatsup #fellow #Letranite thanks and goodluck ))

[xeezhiah]

24 July 2018: My "baptism of fire" in the semi-pro basketball league

Tonight, I once again moved out of my comfort zone and proved that I can be a versatile scribe.

I have to use my little knowledge in basketball, tried remember how I used to cover the Letran Knights in the NCAA and perhaps use what I can recall in this specific ball game. I remember my Kable stint, on how I write for the remarkable happenings per quarter and report it on cam later on - suffice to say, I did practice being the courtside reporter that I have never been. The only difference is, I don't have to face the camera to report each quarter, armed with my mobile phone, I did live tweet updates of the ball game.

Technically, it is my first time doing a live basketball coverage for Fox Sports so it really is brand new to me. It also is my first time doing two games in one day. Those and a few other things comprises my "baptism of fire" in the semi-pro league.

I was stoked, why won't I when I get to spend four hours or so of my life inside the place where I do have shares of fond memories especially during my Official Student Correspondent days for Chalk Magazine and my student days in Letran. I remember NCAA games being played in Cuneta Astrodome, watching a Manny Pacquiao fight in there, too. In fact prior to tonight, that Pacman fight was the last time I have ever been in the venue.

Stoked because the players I have known and had been cheering for back in college were there, suited up for all four teams who are scheduled to play. Stoked all the more that there were personalitiea whom I have only seen on television during the rare times I switch it on pro basketball that fast forward to tonight, I have been introduced and met. Massive bonus was seeing Pacman himself as I was seated about 15 chairs away from him at the jampacked Cuneta Astrodome.

I did not made efforts to walk near the Boxing Champion Senator because his entourage, along with his wife were there. I don't even want to go to the hassle of passing through his securities just to win a selfie. That stolen shot of him shall suffice, for now. My league ID may soon be of great purpose to achieve a courtesy selfie with the athlete Pacquiao.

Then there are moments like this - being at the press room is something I am used to already because spending my Fox Sports duties mostly at the PFL made me feel that the press room is my home. What I am now used to is sharing a meal with the league commissioner who also happens to be one of the country's greatest basketball players.

I can only say surreal.

On the first game, I remember this team from the now-defunct Philippine Basketball League - Toyota Oitis as the player who dominated the scoring for Cebu Sharks used to play for that team - Patrick Cabahug. He still has the same form as how he was way back in 2007. Superb.

Then there was that moment where I have seen a familiar face, sitting at the Cebu bench. I have not seen him in 13 or 12 years but how he looks like is still vivid in my memory. I am not sure if he has seen me but we were seated almost across each other, I don't know either if he still has 20/20 vision and if he can even remember me. What I am certain is that the whole time Cebu and Manila where playing, I feel distracted by his presence.

Truth be told, I would have wanted to walk up to him after the game, not because I wanna catch up but because I wanna personally thank him for his massive contribution in my life - my being a Letranite. Out of respect, I will choose to withhold his name and his identity and would just settle for the facts that I have stated in here.

On to the rather frustrating home game on which I felt as if I was the jinx. I was originally invited by the home team to just watch the game but since Sir Rey is also my boss, I ended up covering in behalf of Fox Sports. But just like each Ceres Negros FC fixture in the PFL that I get to cover, it is very hard to stay neutral knowing that the team of the city I call my home. I shamefully admit to being biased for Pasay Voyagers and was even cheering proudly.

Hopefully I could learn how to get over being biased when I cover the next Pasay Voyagers home game again.

I must say, their game was intense that I was expecting it would go into overtime but my expectation failed the same way as how my home failed to win tonight.

Big consolation for me though is getting this rare chance for a selfie with my fave UST Tiger - Emerson Oreta who is serving as an official in the MPBL.

My fangirl quota has been reached! 🤣

[asistioramon]

Earlier attending the mass at Sto.Domingo Church in Quezon City a yearly tradition of every Letranite #arribaletran #lanaval https://www.instagram.com/p/B3bo3DfHiKmO8k1f8od4AMmK9z3h62gz2WQECk0/?igshid=l3sm38b6hfzz

[babaengmadaldal]

August 8, 2017 1:45am So ayun, nagchill lang ako for three days straight and I don't feel any regrets at all. I am so proud of myself letting it to rest because I am beating up myself with schoolworks and stress. For all you know, I am not the type of person chilling and procrastinating when there's something big coming up. I am that person who doesn't want to cram because I tend to forget important things when I do. Later in the morning, I will start to review for my exams on Wednesday onwards. God bless for me, my 4BSA babies and whole Letranites.

[thesepeopleproject]

An appreciation tweet for these people who worked hard to give Letranites the best through the student council. Thank you for walking the talk. 😊 pic.twitter.com/sdPugu7Xap

— Alyansa Letranista (@AALyansa2005) February 17, 2018

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[thelunaticgirl]

Supporting our fellow Letranites 😎✌ #webleedblueandred #syemprearribasyempreletran #arribaletran #toyotabataanrepresent #thebestposersofTBI #HAHAHAHA (at Vista Mall Bataan)

[jinzperez]

Quezon left Baler in 1888 to attend Colegio de San Juan de Letran in Manila, where he graduated in 1894. He had his law degree from the University of Santo Tomas and was certified to the bar in 1903. He rose through the ranks of his native province's government to become its fiscal chief, and he was shortly elected governor. He ran for the Philippine Assembly as a member of the Nacionalista Party, won by a massive margin, and became a former senate leader in the 1907 elections. He was chosen Resident Commissioner to Washington, D.C. in 1909, a position he maintained until 1916. His most notable accomplishment was the passing of the Jones Act, which provided for the independence of the Philippines. In 1916, he was elected as Senate President. He led the first Independence Mission to the United States Congress, bringing back the Tydings-McDuffie Independence Act in 1934. After a spectacular performance as the First Senate President, the "Star of Baler" shone as the Commonwealth's First President. He was resolute in his aim to free the masses from the constraints of colonialism, which fueled his attempts to win his country's independence. This approach resulted in the creation of political stability within the framework of the 1935 Constitution, the implementation of measures to protect the people's actual well- being, and the adaptation of the national economy to the troubles of free national identity. He was a vibrant Filipino leader and a real friend of the poor and oppressed, for whom he cared deeply. He died at Saranac Lake, New York on August 1, 1944. Quezon was a clever and fearless guy, a sharp and resourceful politician who was impetuous, generous, and strong-willed. Though egotistical, his passion for his nation exceeded his love for himself. He became a symbol of independence and Philippine nationalism for his people. The slogan "social justice" defined his administration of the Philippine Commonwealth. He implemented several changes and pushed for improved living and working circumstances for his people. He and his government were successful in several of these. Despite living during the most volatile period in Philippine history, when the peasantry—75 percent of the population—was rising against social injustice and age-old exploitation, Quezon failed to implement long-term changes in land tenancy, salaries, income distribution, and other areas of crisis. Quezon, a politician who was both delicate and bullheaded, supple and obsessive, served primarily the interests of the Filipino elite, or ruling oligarchy (approximately 200 families), who owned and managed lands and companies. Senator Claro M. Recto, a contemporary, made the fairest and astute assessment when he defined Quezon as "a successful politician...due to his mastery of political intrigue. He understood how to forge deep and loyal friendships even among political opponents, but he also knew how to incite envy, mistrust, ambition, and jealously even among his devoted supporters."

References:

Official Calendar Of The Republic : Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office (PCDSPO) : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : (n.d.). Internet Archive. Retrieved September 26, 2021, from https://archive.org/details/official-calendar-of-the-republic

Presidents Of The Philippines. (n.d.). AT&T Uverse. Retrieved September 26, 2021, from http://informnhelp.blogspot.com/2012/03/presidents-of-philippines.html

What Was the Independence Act? | AHA. (n.d.). American Historical Association. Retrieved September 26, 2021, from https://www.historians.org/about-aha-and-membership/aha-history-and- archives/gi-roundtable-series/pamphlets/em-24-what-lies-ahead-for-the-philippines-(1945)/what- was-the-independence-act

Senators Profile - Manuel L. Quezon. (n.d.). Wayback Machine. Retrieved September 26, 2021, from http://web.archive.org/web/20210819031559/http://legacy.senate.gov.ph/senators/former_senator s/manuel_quezon.htm

#ColegiodeSanJuandeLetran #LetranAlumni #NotableLetranAlumniThroughoutTheYears #Arriba #Letranite #ManuelQuezon

[merimichi-blog]

I passed the CPA board exam!!! Thank you Lord!!! ♥♥♥ #CPA #Letranite