Gifts: Prayer, Mystery, Salvation, FAITH

International Thanksgiving to God is quarterly celebrated by the Members of Church of God International (MCGI) with the leadership of the Presiding Minister Brother Eliseo F. Soriano in the ADD Convention Center in Apalit, Pampanga and this last for three consecutive days.

In the first day, two new topics were taught to us then the youth presented their song, same as second and third day. Actually, those three days were very special for me. Even though there’s nothing unique situation happened in those days, I’m contented with the understanding I got from Bro. Eli. I am so blessed because I became part of this great congregation.

The very essence of this event is first, to give thanks to our God Almighty. For all His loving kindness, for the blessings, for the trials we’re in and for all the things He does even if we are not aware. Whether it is good or bad in our perspective, in the end it will be beneficial for us. That’s why we need to thank Him. Next is the listening the words of God. It is very important for us to know, then understand and apply all of the teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ in our daily living. The gospel will lead us to salvation.

Three days of thanksgiving is not enough for us, the members of the Church of God. Just thinking on how great our Creator is, makes them to desire to follow Him, to be His lowly servant and to be with Him in eternity. 

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Shot That!

Pictures were designed for us to be able to capture a moment and make it last. In pictures, we may saw portraits, landscapes or decisive moments. It is something we use to remember a moment.

Last September 20, 2013 we, 2^nd year Mass Communication students from MCT -2B in La Verdad Christian College – Caloocan conducted a photo walk with the supervision of Mr. Dominique Meily, a director, photographer and a part time instructor in the said institution in the City of Manila.

We were grouped into five or six groups, and then we’ve started our photo activity with our group leader from Photoville International. First, we went to Intramuros, in Manila wherein you can see many prospect subjects. Even though the place is quite modernized still you can see and feel the Spanish ambiance on the place. Next to that, we went to Rizal Park. In there, we have seen can see a lot of situations. Lovers in the bench, group of students practicing their dance in the ground, vendors and street children everywhere, group of friends strolling around and bonding of families. In the monument of Rizal near in the Roxas Blvd., there were many “Instant Picture Photographers.” They will capture you a picture then you will buy it. That’s their job actually. I’m quite anxious because they were looking in us while we’re taking pictures. After that, our last destination is in Manila Bay. All I can say is, that place seems disregarded and not appreciated. I felt so sad to saw it like that. The sea side is full of garbage and the color of the water is gray which feels like it was already dead. I hope that place will be saved. It gives a very beautiful scenery.

Nevertheless, my classmates and I’ve enjoyed the trip. This photo walk is a great help for us students to develop our creativity and also to apply we have learned in our photography subject. Since the theme was street photography, it is an opportunity for us to communicate with people personally, ask about their living and saw their situation in our own eyes. It also exposed us to real world. If you look beyond on what is the real essence of this photo walk, you will saw the real status of our economy is.

I’ve learned a lot from this out the shell experience. For me, this photo walk is not only about applying what we have learned inside the class such as getting a nice shot, looking for a good angle, using your camera and other technicalities but it taught me more than that. I will never forget such experience not only because it is my first time, but also because every photos that we’ve captured was based on the real situation and real people.  Thanks be to God.

Sun's Shadow

Plato used a lot of symbolisms, metaphors’ and personifications in this piece. The cave symbolize as a place wherein a person’s knowledge and perspective only came from what he saw around and he only know the things or informations which are available. The fire inside the cave mentioned symbolize as the source of information. Literally, we all know that the fire’s light is limited and did not last for long. It just imply that the information in the in the cave is the partial part of the truth. The shadow caused by the fire symbolizes the perspective of the person in the cave.

Once the person inside the cave go outside, he may learn and realize that there’s a lot of things he don’t know. For the reason that outside the cave the source of light (information) is not from the fire but from the sun. Sunlight symbolizes the information which is very clear and not a partial truth, but the whole truth itself.

In my analysis, I can say that this composition requires critical thinking to make you understand and realize what Plato wants to say. Plato’s Allegory of the Cave simply want us to be reminded and realized that we need to get out of the box to discover new things and ideas, also to look beyond our own perspective. This is such a nice piece of writing.

Share your knowledge and ideas to everyone. In this, all of us will be informed. In that way, each and one of us can participate and will be able to help our community.

To Study is a Right and to become a Good Student is a Responsibility (A Scholar's Insight)

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Braniac, responsible, well-disciplined, and a role model – these are some qualities that might comes up to your mind whenever you hear the word "scholar". Literally, scholar means learned or erudite person, esp. one who has profound knowledge on a particular subject. Through unique personalities, distinct characteristics, supreme intelligence and sturdy ideals and beliefs, scholars gain not only other’s respect but also expectations. But what does it really take to become a scholar?

Unlike everyone’s thinking, being a scholar not an easy position. You strive for you best and push yourself even beyond your limits. This might sound exaggerated, for the sake of those people who believes in you and for those who invest in you, you are obliged to live in their expectations.

Pressure is the number one enemy of a scholar. Moreover, stress is the sister of pressure. Scholars were expected of something that they need to become yet some of them want the opposite. The word scholar was followed by the word excellence. With this, all of the things you do should be the best because all the eyes were at you.

But still, no matter how hard it is, being Bro. Eli and Bro. Daniel’s scholar is a rare opportunity that should not be taken for granted. God gave everyone a chance to study despite of their financial incapability through La Verdad Christian College. The right of being a scholar has a responsibility and every chance given has expectations. Being a scholar is a chance and it was an expectation that they will thank God for this through being the best.

News Feature

Pagtaas ng presyo ng bigas, pa-iimbestigahan

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Naghain ng isang resolusyon si Senadora Loren Legarda sa senado upang imbestigahan ang patuloy na pagtaas ng presyo ng bigas sa mga pamilihan at ang kontrobersiya sa pag-angkat nito.
Dahil sa pabago-bago at di malinaw na pahayag ng mga kinaukulang ahensiya kung kaya't isinampa ang resolusyong ito, ayon sa senadora. Patuloy ang pagtaas ng presyo ng bigas na siyang idinaraing ng mga mamimili.
Ayon sa Department of Agriculture, ang kakulangan ng bigas ay dahil sa pagtatago nito sa mga imbentaryo na pakana diumano ng mga rice miller at mga negosyante. Mariin naman itong pinabulaanan ng huli, at sinabing ang kakulangan ng suplay ng bigas anya ang nagtulak sa kanila upang taasan ang presyo nito.
"Bente porsyento ng perang nakalaan para sa pagkain ng isang pamilyang Pilipino ay napupunta sa pambili ng bigas" ayon sa Bureau of Agricultural Research. Dahil dito, nais patatagin ni Sen. Legarda ang suplay at presyo ng bigas.
Sa ngayon, ang pinakamurang commercial rice ay nasa P34 kada kilo na dati'y P27 ang kilo.


Straight News

Cebu City Sports Commission Chairman, bumilib sa UNTV Cup

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Humanga si Cebu City Sports Commission Chairman Edward Hayco sa konsepto ng UNTV Cup sa pangunguna ni Kuya Daniel Razon.
Napabilib din ito ng mapagsama-sama sa isang liga ng basketball ang ilan sa mga ahensya ng pamahalaan kung saan P1M ang mapapanalunan ng mananalong team sa championship na makakatulong sa kanilang napiling charity. Hinangaan din nito ang mainit na pagsuporta ng mga manunuod na pang-PBA anya ang atmosphere.
Pinanuod ni Chairman Hayco ang laban ng PNP vs. Judiciary kung saan kalahok ang kaniyang kaibigang si Justice Midas Marquez ng team Judiciary.
Lalong umiinit ngayon ang laban sa iba't ibang teams. Ang lahat ay nais makamit ang kampiyonato para sa premyo at tanghaling kauna-unahang Grand Winner ng nasabing cup.


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Art Corner

          There's an art in writing.. 

The Reasons Behind

          I remember, the time when I receive a message from my cellphone, saying that I was able to pass in La Verdad Christian College. At first, I was so shocked because I really don't expected that. I already prepared myself that I can't make it into college because there's only a few days before the class started.
          It such a great news for me. I'm so glad and excited. For me, college life makes a new experience. I'm able meet new friends, new classmates, new instructors and new environment. Everything seems a new start.
          First day of school. Oh! It's so hard for me to adjust from being a high school student. It is a normal feeling for a newbie, like me. As days pass, I'm already adjusted and I feel comfortable with them. They were so friendly and everyone was so nice. They were such a true family of mine. I had many experiences with them. There are happy, sad, thrilling and exciting moments with them. We were bonded and united as one, that's why I love them. MCT - 12 first semester, batch 2011.
          In second semester, an unexpected event happened to me, which became my reason to stop in studying for a while. Now, I came back to continue my studies. With my new classmates and friends, I don't feel that I'm out of them. Everyone was so approachable and so easy to befriend. MCT - 13 second semester, batch 2013. My new family, my new batch mates. I'm so glad to be with them. Thank you so much classmates for adopting us -- with Erlinda Quimba and Rholand Austero.
          I believe, everything happens for a reason. The time when I was able to pass in this institution, the time when I stopped, the time when I continued my studies and to be with my new classmates. I really don't know why these things happened to me. Only God knows the reasons behind it.

Christian Living Week :)

         This photo was taken up after our Christian Living Week competition held in our school (La Verdad Christian College) last January 31, 2013. The one wearing in stripes was my adviser and professor in Political Science. The event was so fun and enjoyable. I can't explain what I've felt especially when our section was recognized as "over-all champion in all categories." It was really an unexpected award for us because we know that there are a lot of students which are better that us. Thanks be to God for all His loving and kindness. To God be the glory, forever.

To my Dearest Kuya

          Dear Kuya was a program in AM Station 13.50 khz Radio La Verdad, launched last January 14, 2013. It was conceptualized and  hosted by our very own, Kuya Daniel Razon.
          Unlike the programs in other stations, Dear Kuya gave their letter senders a biblical advice through the resource person Bro. Eli Soriano -- the most sensible preacher in our times. Not only that, the story of the letter sender was also dramatized by the voices of the Mass Communication Scholars from La Verdad Christian College in Caloocan.
          This program was very recommended for all ages. We can learn from the story and experience of others. Aside from that, we can also relate ourselves through it.
          Dear Kuya was aired from 9:00 am - 12:00 noon, every weekdays. It was also live simulcasted in untvradio.com.
          Like its fan page in Facebook www.facebook.com/dearkuya1350 and follow it on twitter @untvradio_1350.

Song Review

       
               I was really amazed how A Song Of Praise Music Festival was being conceptualized by Brother Eli Soriano and Kuya Daniel Razon. There is no one can think like them. They are the true preachers that God sent to us in our time.
               Before, ASOP was only in the congregation but now it is already telecast and even the non-members of the church can also join in the said competition. Actually, I like all the song entries because I know they were written through the inspired hearts of the composers. Usually, they were writing a song based on their own experiences an how God was being there in times of their difficulties and sorrow. By the help of this competition, many composers were motivated to write songs of praise. Because in this way, they can express their feelings on how they were thankful and grateful for all the blessings. And all the things that is happening to them whether it is good or bad.
               I am very delighted to all these songs. It was so refreshing and inspiring. Truthfully, every songs of praise I hear seems talking to my inner being. I can't even explain the comfort I felt every time I can hear these kind of song. It's like a lullaby to my ears.
               I'm hoping that all the competitors joining in this competition, will not get tired in making and writing songs of praise for the glory of the Lord. As a Christians, the only thing that we can do to repay at least, for all the goodness and loving-kindness of our Almighty God, was through singing and serving Him forever. That is the true essence of our existence.

Gadget Review!

               High-technology has a huge part of our daily lives especially in our times. We used it everyday, every time and everywhere even if we are not aware on it. And one of the product of technology was cellphone. It is the most common gadget now a days. We used it to communicate to anyone in easier and faster way. It helps us to connect to a person we need to contact in urgent. It let people get in touch with one another even if they were separated or far to each other. Cellphone actually plays a big role especially in communicating.
               I don't ever think before that cellphones will have a great part in our lives. Now, cellphones were not only a luxury, it is a necessity. If we use the current technology in its purpose, we can get its benefits. But we should always remember that these benefits has its limitations and disadvantages. We must use these technologies in rightful way.
               This is actually the unit of my cellphone. It is GT-E2230m of Samsung. Even if it looks very simple,     it was convenient and reliable to use.