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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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December 18, 2016 The closest way we get to spend Christmas together is by going to UST since Neil goes home to Tacloban every December. (and eating at BonChon, but we didn’t this year because we went to Artsy Cafe Panay) We were expecting to see the lights but it was a Sunday and Paskuhan is over so maybe they’re saving energy. We actually went there on December 9 but the guard didn’t let us in since I was the only one who brought the alumni ID. A day is much more appreciated when you don’t have activities scheduled every hour just to make the most out of it. Time is slow when you focus on a moment. It’s like you’re in your own bubble together with the person you’re with.  

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Paskuhan December 16, 2016 Ust

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UST Paskuhan 2016

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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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Tips for UST Freshies! [2017]

Note: This post was originally published on my Wordpress page, but I decided to deactivate it & stick with Tumblr instead!

I remember the week before our batch freshmen week, hanap ako ng hanap ng Tips for UST freshies. Syempre diba new environment, new people, kaya kailangan mag-adjust. Sabi nga, wag sumugod sa gera kung wala kang armas. At least know the basics. Ngayon na incoming third year na ko, I decided to give you guys a few tips for your first year in UST.

1. REGISTRATION FORM

You’ll get this paper on the day of your enrollment. Consider this the most important paper in your life when you enter UST. Since wala pa kayong I.D., this piece of paper will serve as your identification card for the mean time. Take note: never ever lose this paper! You can’t get inside the library without this, you need this to claim your PE uniforms, and your professors will ask you for this. They’ll check the course code on the paper to ensure that you’re officially enrolled in their class. Bawal mag-pass ng photocopy! Original lang itatanggap.

2. RAIN & HEAT ESSENTIALS

Maarte ako pagdating sa gamit kaya lagi akong may dalang emergency kit if ever may sudden rain fall. We all know UST being a “waterproof university” kuno.

Kaya make sure to always bring your umbrella, and in case bumaha eh magprepare na rin kayo ng extra foot socks. Syempre, di rin naman safe ang UST sa napaka-init na tirik ng araw. Please, please, please lang maawa kayo sa balat niyo. Isa ako sa mga nabiktima at nangitim ng sobra sa di paggamit ng payong pag mainit. Di ‘to joke, literal na may tan line na ko after my first year in UST.

3. PUNCTUALITY & TRAFFIC AROUND UST

Face it. Manila traffic is a nightmare, lalo na pag may test ka sa first subject mo. If gusto niyo ng clean record or if maaga si prof pumasok lagi, make sure to arrive the school at least 30 minutes before the class starts (lalo na if 1st subject or kung sa malayo ka nakatira). Hindi joke ang traffic sa Espanya, Dapitan, Lacson, PNoval. Saan ka man dumaan eh traffic kaya mas mabuti na maaga ka na pumasok. Usually, professors give 15 minutes grace time lalo na pag 7am class mo. Pero if late morning or afternoon naman na, if after 5-10 minutes at wala ka eh late ka na. 15-30 minutes after, absent.

4. YELLOW PAD

Friendly tip: use yellow pad to take down notes in class, then transfer to your notebook para mas maayos. Minsan kasi may mga prof na sobrang bilis magsalita/maglipat ng slides. Minsan din, may profs na hindi nagbibigay ng powerpoints para maaral mo sa bahay. Ang pinakamalala, may mga profs na hindi pwede sa class nila yung pipicturan mo yung board for notes.

Mas okay na yung sa yellow pad na muna kesa magulo yung notes mo. Better-looking notes = easier to review. Pero syempre, nasa tao yun. Bahala ka.

P.S. marami pa rin parasite sa college. Di yan mawawala.

5. QUADRIPARK PERKS

Quadricentennial Park —  “Dance Central” daw ng UST. Dito kasi usually nagpapractice lahat ng dance troupes ng university. It’s between the Main Building and the Miguel de Benavides Library. Bukod sa makakakita ka ng mga super galing na dancers, libreng charge din sa phone mong lowbat! May saksakan sa light posts, pero selected lang. You can use it to charge your devices for free.

6. SHOWER ROOMS

Gumulong ka ba sa field habang PE? Tapos hanggang 7pm pa class mo?

You can use the shower rooms behind the Grandstand for free! Don’t risk going to class smelling like you haven’t showered in weeks. Malaki naman siya and usually onti lang gumagamit (depende sa oras) + malinis siya.

7. SUPPLIES

Nagpapadala ng dissecting kit / 1×1 picture / scical si prof tapos nakalimutan mo sa bahay? Don’t worry, the 4 roads surrounding UST got you covered. Sa PNoval usually mga art supplies ang binibenta (Joli’s). If mga gamit naman for laboratory classes, marami sa Dapitan, specifically in Asturias. Isang hilera sila dun, mamili ka na lang. Pero my blockmates & I usually go to Miranda’s kasi mura & complete sila dun.

Kung mahirap hanapin sa Dapitan yung hinahanap niyong lab tools, maraming medical equipment na binibenta sa Bambang! You can ride a tricycle, pero pag sinipag ka pwede naman lakarin. Doon usually nagpupunta mga Nursing/CRS/Med students if mag-oorder kami ng equipment (lalo na if bulk orders, mapapamura kayo).

8. COLLEGE WEEK & UAAP SEASON

Every college has their own college week. Dito maglalabasan creativity ng college niyo when it comes to planning the activities for the whole week. Sa college namin (CRS), it’s always a blast. Sa amin, buong week kaming walang klase and puro activities lang. I think it depends on your college.

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CRS Week 2015 - The most fun moment was the basaan part (wow conyo) sa educ playground + Agape night on the last day. Grabe yung basaan, walang pinatawad. Di mo alam kung watercolor, recycled water, or juice ba yung tumama sayo. May nagkalat pa ng powder nun. Yung agape night naman, we had a buffet-like dinner sa lovers lane + may nagpperform sa mini-stage sa harap. It was a great way to end the week.

CRS Week 2016 - For me the highlight was the colorbomb part! Parang akala mo nasa music festival ka, ganon. Also, Up Dharma Down was the band that was invited! So much feeeeeels.

Regarding UAAP, make sure you have at least 1-2 shirts for yellow day. Yellow day is done to show our support to the Tiger athletes. Nung 2015, may isang week kaming naka-yellow kasi umabot sa finals ang UST Men’s Basketball Team. If you don’t have classes/free-time/free-cut at gusto niyo manuod ng live game, punta lang kayo sa Araneta/MOA Arena kasi dun usually ang games especially if basketball yung event. If Volleyball naman (usually 2nd sem), sa Filoil Arena/Araneta/San Juan Arena yung games. Minsan naman, yung mga TV na nasa buildings eh pinapalabas yung game. Nung UAAP Basketball Finals (2015), nagpapanood sila sa loob ng QPav.

Pero masaya manood ng live, as in! Kikilabutan kayo hanggang bone marrow. Pero maglaan ng pasensya lalo na kung finals dahil maraming nagttrash talk. Given na yun. Plus, gawa rin kayo ng banners na witty, malay niyo ma-flash kayo sa TV.

Parang eto: “Thomasians sila Popoy at Basha! MAY SECOND CHANCE!” (Game 2 finals, USTvsFEU)

Know your cheers! Usually tinuturo naman yan kapag ROARientation. Hindi lang po GoUSTe! ang cheer natin. Meron tayong Black Gold, Black White + We are the tigers the mighty mighty tigers! + OH! Defensa! + Eeeeyo-eh-eh-eeeeyo (DI KO ALAM SORRY HAHA basta pag basketball season to usually). Mas masaya manood ng live lalo na pag nakakasabay ka sa cheers and sa pagbeat ng drums ng UST Yellow Jackets!

9. KNOW YOUR WAY IN & OUT OF UST

If you are facing Espanya, then:

your left is Lacson

your right is P. Noval

your back is Dapitan

Knowing the four streets around UST will help you know where to eat during your breaks, especially if you’re trying to save money. It’s nice that we have our own fast food chains along the carpark, pero be adventurous! May Thai, Korean, Japanese restaurants, pati sandamakmak na mga karinderya around UST. Wag lagi sa carpark. Maraming tao, mabubutas pa bulsa mo.

[I plan on making a post about cheap-but-satisfying restaurants and karinderyas around UST! Stay tuned hehe]

You need to familiarize yourself with the buildings inside too. Lahat ng building na madadaanan niyo sa loob ng UST eh may pangalan, kaya it’s better if alam niyo agad kung saan yung particular building na yun. Hindi kasi lahat ng GenEd profs niyo ay galing sa sarili niyong college. Some professors kasi are based sa other colleges, and sometimes requirements are needed to be delivered in their own faculty room.

Here’s a quick guide for the buildings inside UST:

10. PASKUHAN FESTIVITIES

Last but not the least! This is a must-see event. Tradition na ‘to ng buong Thomasian community. Andun yung napaka-laking Christmas tree sa field na pinapalitan yung design annually, may mga food trucks sa loob ng campus, and may parang concert pa kasi nag-iinvite tayo ng mga banda during Paskuhan. Marami nga lang tao kahit may 1 Thomasian – 1 outsider rule (kasi di naman nasusunod). Masarap tumambay sa field habang hinihintay yung program kaya dala kayo ng mats. And for the first time (2015), UST held a 3D Mapping Projection sa Main Building. ANG GANDA. Kahit umuulan at siksikan lahat ng tao. Amazeballs.

Photo credit: Inquirer

Watch UST Main Building 3D Mapping Projection (Paskuhan 215)! Click this link.

Also! Make sure to agree with your friends kung saan meet-up spot niyo. WALANG SIGNAL SA UST PAG PASKUHAN. For safety purposes, pati na rin marami kasing tao. Mukha lang may signal yung phone mo, pero niloloko ka lang niyan.

”Uy friend text ka nalang pag asa UST ka na & kung asan ka namin hahanapin!” Good luck. Di mo na sila uli makikita.

Syempre ang pinaka-highlight ng Paskuhan, ang famous UST Fireworks Display + Pyromusical. Taray diba, puma-pyromusical. 2 years na ko sa UST, at 2 years na ring umuulan habang iddisplay na yung fireworks. Pero syempre, tinuloy parin & everyone still enjoyed. In Paskuhan 2015, the song was “A Sky Full of Stars” by Coldplay. Nung Paskuhan 2016, nakalimutan ko yung kanta pero sure ako na Coldplay uli yun. We have a thing for Coldplay, you see.

Photo credit: Inquirer

Super ganda ng fireworks display, promise. Ang masasabi mo nalang, “Uy friend… ang ganda ng tuition ko.” Joke 1/2. Pero seryoso, never miss the fireworks display & pyromusical! UST is known for it’s wonderful fireworks show during Paskuhan & Baccalaureate Mass.

Usually pagkatapos ng Paskuhan, may “After Paskuhan” Party. Pero di na ‘to handle ng school. It’s held sa streets ng Dapitan and may bayad. 18+ only!

So far, yan palang naman mga kailangan niyong malaman. Di ko ibibigay lahat, you have to be adventurous too. Ikot ka lang, di mo mamamalayan ikaw na pala magbibigay ng next Tips for UST Freshies. Explore & have fun during your stay in UST! Di lahat nakakatuntong sa university na ‘to, at isa ka sa mga maswerteng makakaaral dito. Welcome to the Royal, Pontifical, and Catholic University! Go USTe!

Hi! I’ll be posting Tips for UST-CRS (College of Rehabilitation Sciences) Freshies soon! Thanks for reading x

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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!

[arvyllena]

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 😋❤️