#ust paskuhan 2016

[whateverjana]

December 16, 2016 PASKUHAN University of Sto. Tomas Manila, Philippines

MILESEXPERIENCE JENSEN AND THE FLIPS AUTOTELIC THE RANSOM COLLECTIVE

These bands open my heart into a new genre. Definitely music to my ears. It was my first time hearing their songs during the concert and I fell in love with it. Hands down to Filipino indie rock music!

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Paskuhan December 16, 2016 Ust

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UST Paskuhan 2016 Coverage

I couldn’t find the raw files of these without the watermarks, but nonetheless, these are my favorite shots that I took at Paskuhan last year when I was part of the SOCC Media Team.

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Yeng Constantino for UST’s Paskuhan 2016 

📷 : Kris Cuaresma

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August 2016, when we officially entered the Arch of the Centuries

Journal Entry #1 A TIGER CUB

I guess there’s already a hint as to what dedicated story would blossom in this journal entry. Yup, you’re right *winks* It‘s all about my first year in the Royal and Pontifical University of Santo Tomas.

It was on October 2015 when I first set foot in the campus ground of UST. I remember our school administrator telling me when I was in 4th year high school that I would know what university best fits me when I feel my heart echoing its name the moment I step in. And true enough, I felt my heart leap and became exuberant the moment I first saw the eminent Arch of the Centuries. From that moment then, I knew, I was born to become a Thomasian.

Independence can be multi-faceted.  I am not entirely sure whether I felt excited, giddy, jubilant, content or annoyed when I entered UST as a “promdi”(meaning laking-probinsiya) Senior High School freshman. It has been around two months since my parents got into this fight that cracked our relationship as a family before I started to pack up and prepare to study in Manila. I have to admit, I was scared. My sixteen-year-old self was petrified for a couple of reasons which I’d specifically be open about.

1st : I was worried about my dad. It was only the two of us in our house in Pangasinan. Leaving him alone, with my dog, would make me miss him. A lot. I was also anxious that no one is going to take care of him or will prepare his dinner after attending our business since he does not want to get a house helper. Without a daughter who is definitely “makulit”, he would not have someone to talk to every time it gets lonely at home. I highly relied on our relatives and my cousins to look after dad.

2nd:  It would be my first time to be away from home. For those of you who don’t know, I am “hatid-sundo” from school from elementary up to when I reached high school. My parents hired school bus drivers or my uncles to fetch me in school all my life. By studying in Manila and living in a condo unit across the University, it means that I would have to bring myself to school independently through walking.

3rd: The main CODI Christian church that I consider as a family back in the province is located in Cubao. Being a first time resident of Manila, I have no idea how am I supposed to reach Cubao to attend church  unless I find a certified full-gospel Christian center around UST that would help me grow more in faith and spiritually support me especially that I mentioned about my family’s relationship difficulties.

 You see, I was always thought of as the jolly, independent, I-can-manage-to-take-the-world kind of girl but I had some doubts inside of me during that time. Gladly, God is the anchor of my troubled heart. I held on to His plans and promises really really tight. I think I need to give some back story so you’d get to understand me more clearly. I was praying and soaking myself in God’s presence before the release of the USTET exams and even before I took it. I had prayed that if God would allow me to be well-financed by my parents and if it is His will, He’d lead me to study in Manila, preferably in UST (or SLU as a second choice), for the reason that I really want to become a cardiologist one day. The moment I found out that I passed USTET, I started asking God to bless me with the right decision whether to grab the opportunity or let it pass. And since it is through His grace that He had brought me to Manila to study, I held on to His promises of blessing and protection as I get to start my education in the University. I finally said to myself that it is really vital to ask God for His approval before anything else. To gain His approval means to gain His “yes” and favor throughout the pursuit of my endeavor, so I said “Go!”

 Now, I am experiencing a lot of perks being a Thomasian tiger! I had free Kenny Roger’s and Max’s food packs as well as litson last Paskuhan 2016. I also started attending fireworks displays with my friends and a school concert (yup, I only attended a concert once since I am not the party-type of girl talaga, hehehe) Nevertheless, I am genuinely and contentedly happy to be welcomed as a Thomasian. Coming from an international school with a small population, the experiences were new and warm. I thank the Lord Almighty for guiding me through all the adjustments that I had to go through. It will certainly get hard at times. But I believe that God placed me here for a purpose; that is to be a salt and light in this place. He deserves all the glory, praise and honor! I am now officially a proud, Thomasian tiger cub!

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Paskuhan 2016

PASKUHAN is a well known event from UST that is managed by CSC and SOCC or also known as Student Organizations Coordination Council that I am part of as an Executive Associate to the Vice President for Marketing. Every year, various artists are invited to perform for the Thomasian community. Right after the performances are attained, there’s a fireworks display that is ready to launch subsequently.

Aside from volunteering at the Papal Visit back in 2015, the work load in Paskuhan was pretty much hectic as all of the EB’s and EA’s are buried on their assigned task. For our Marketing department, we are in charge on assisting all of the sponsors that we acquired. 

Carlo, our VP Head for Marketing, told us beforehand that our call time is going to be 7AM. And for shameless me, I left home at 7AM. I know I wasn’t being professional there but once I arrived in UST, I did my best to cope up with all the tasks that needs to be done right away. The morning was gloomy at that day and the sponsors that we have are gradually coming and assisted them into their assigned booths. After having a duty in straight hours upon my arrival, I finally had my first meal by 1PM before I get back to work. 

Once the lunch has ended, we noticed that Thomasians are starting to gather up at UST with some other guests from various colleges and universities. After having a break, we headed back to the field where the food stalls are and the booths of our sponsors are located. UST was already crowded at that time and it was already pretty hard to move. A lot of us are working to and fro with our sponsors. As for me, I remembered that I was running back and forth a lot of times from P.Noval and Q.Pav because I wasn’t able to get a hold of Carlo due to lack of signal in the campus. I was assigned to stay at some sponsors such as Happi. But unfortunately Carlo was at Q.Pav where the program will be held with the performers. It was really hard for us to be able to get in touch with one another as the campus itself is already too big for us plus the volume of people who attended our event. 

Just then I realized that organizing such big event is really no joke. All of us are focused in each of our work and we sure did our best to make the event enjoyable and be smoothly as possible. It’s a pity that in spite of our hard work and doing our very best, our service didn’t met the expectations with our guest performers and audience. Though our dear SOCC got a bad impressions from it, we all enjoyed the event and I was still thankful for being part of it. I will always treasure every moment from it. Thank you SOCC Family 16-17!

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PHOTOGRAPHY PORTFOLIO

Hey! Welcome to my photography portfolio. Feel free to click on the links below. I mostly do portrait shoots (and you’ll notice I do a LOT with my sister), but I snuck in a few landscape ones too. All photos are post processed by me.

2019

St. Kilda Beach

Hosier Lane

Brighton Beach

Melbourne Autumn pt. 1 - Kilda

Melbourne Autumn pt. 2 - City

Melbourne Autumn pt. 3 - Brighton

2018

JPN 2018 pt. 2 - Kyoto

JPN 2018 pt. 1 - Tokyo

Haji Lane Portraits

Baguio Portraits 2018

2017

STRANGE - Baguio 2017 Shoot

WILD ONES Fashion Shoot

KEWL KIDS Fashion Shoot (also styled by me)

2016

UST Paskuhan 2016 Coverage

UAAP Season 79 UST Tennis Coverage

Paranaque District Youth Conference Coverage

Concert Starter Pack Flatlay

Kim’s Pre-Debut Studio Shoot

Grunge Pastel w/ Ate Tin

Vintage Barbie w/ Daniela

Pastel Pink w/ Ishbel

Las Casas Filipinas Acuzar Portraits

The Emptiness of a Creature Photobook - Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6

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December 16, 2016 PASKUHAN "LA LUNA" University of Sto. Tomas Manila, Philippines Hands down to this awesome band, LA LUNA, from UST College of Fine Arts and Design! It was actually my first time to fall in love with a band during their live performance. It was hella clean! I love how the bass blends. I love how they play and the melody of their song is just very soothing. Really looking forward to this band to play on larger stage and in front of a larger crowd. I hope they keep on making music.

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December 16, 2016 PASKUHAN University of Sto. Tomas Manila, Philippines UST Paskuhan is one of my most awaited events every year! Last year's Paskuhan was more creative and had a lot of different Christmas decors and lights, and today's Paskuhan looks more like a recycled ones, but still the whole university is picturesque! I usually spend this event with a group of friends, but this year is different. Since my batchmates and I have already graduated last June, as alumni, most of us didn't feel obliged to attend the school's event 😂 Most of them were already in their province, and some attended to other parties outside 😂 I went to the Paskuhan with one of my best friends in college, Trisha Suaco 😊 I was so ecstatic to spend this with her! Whenever we're together, some people/students mistakenly thought of us as freshmen students hahaha!! Do we really look that young? Hahaha #flattered 😂 Usually, concerts are held at the UST Grandstand. Last year, it was the first time of the performers/artists to play on stage at Quadricentennial Pavilion (outside court). The venue was too small for us!! Really!! But hey, luckily, my friends and I have fought our way to the stage as near as possible 😂 Got used to a huge crowd because of attending a lot of concerts though 😉 Anyway, this year, the artists performed inside the Quadricentennial Pavilion (inside court). The UST Production Team fears the possibility of raining that's why they decided to move the venue indoor. But I still think that it's better to hold concerts at the Grandtstand despite the rain. Everybody wants to get wet and wild at some point, ayt? That'll be more fun and exciting!! 😏😂 At 8PM, Trisha and I left the Quadricentennial Pavilion to get some light dinner at the food stands and wait for the fireworks. The fireworks should start at 9PM, but because of the "Filipino time," it started 30-40 minutes late 🙄 I feel disappointed at the fireworks though 😞 It wasn't that grand compared to the past years 😔 Rain continued to pour, and Trisha and I parted ways. I decided to go back to the dorm to get my umbrella, and head straight to Trish, my blockmate's house, to get drunk HAHAHA It's like a tradition for my block to go to her house and chill and drink during Paskuhan. Unfortunately, there was a brownout!!! The elevator wasn't working and there was no light in the emergency exit in our condo. So basically, I got sticked in my unit. My blockmates for looking for me but really, I couldn't go down the building 😰😂 It's my first time to miss this chilling and drinking moments with my block 😭 Anyway, this whole Paskuhan event was a lot of fun! I didn't regret going here 😋❤️