The dragon lady talked to Tamaraws

The very fierce Senator Merriam Defensor-Santiago visited FEU (while she’s been absent for six months in the senate) and gave a talk about youth’s role in changing the nation

It’s January 27 in the afternoon when we went to FEU Auditorium to listen to Senator Merriam Defensor-Santiago’s symposium. I was kind of afraid because if she will see me not listening she might call me in the middle of her presentation and ask me to go out – fortunately that didn’t happen.

When senator entered the room, we welcomed her by giving her a round of applause. The speaker introduced her by giving her list of achievements, which are so many to mention, and all of us were looking her with a big wow on our face, she is really a superwoman.

Senator Santiago started her speech by giving a bunch of jokes and though it is old we are all laughing because it seems to be different when it comes from her, she was very far from the fierce Merriam Santiago in the senate that time.

She tackled about how the youth of our nation can affect or change our nation, she discussed about the controversial WikiLeaks, which published private documents of different country over the net and made a speculation throughout the world.

She even taught us how WikiLeaks works.

She told us that we, youth, could use the internet to start a change. We have to use our freedom of speech through the net such as Facebook and Twitter. We must speak for what we are fighting for and she told us to be aware in the current events that occurring in our country.

Her speech is really inspiring, there are times when I can’t imagine that it’s the fearless Merriam Santiago in the senate that I am listening to. Youth can really learn so many by just listening to her.

After that the forum portion where we can ask questions came, student asked different questions involving politics but me and Danica wanted to ask what was the last movie she watched. We wanted to know if her lifestyle was normal or does she even have time to have a social life.

Over all I can now understand why she have so many awards, why is called the Tiger Lady, The Dragon Lady and stuffs because she is fearless, she says what she wanted to say and act if she has something to happen.

The supposed to be Concierto Piyu 83

The day started out well, the sun is bright. We have an NSTP class but unfortunately we're late so we decided to go inside and watch the officers to arrange

Me, Kiko and Shaira even found a perfect spot to watch the concert featuring Pupil, Callalily and Vice Ganda. At 5pm I went in front of the chapel to facilitate a tumblr meet up. People from tumblr came one by one and by pairs. I met new people and it was fun, we took pictures and stuffs

The cheer drummers performed as a sign that the concert will begin in a matter of time. They even gave us party hats. Eventually, rain started to pour down. People rushed to covered areas, some just opened their umbrellas and stayed in their place hoping that the rain will stop. 

We waited for one hour but the rain won't stop. We decided to go upstairs because we're so wet by the rain. Evening came but the rain kept on pouring harder. Lights at the stage were turned off, we're so clueless if they will continue the concert or not. 

At 9pm the student council apologized and told that they won't continue the concert anymore. I was about to go home so i called Paulo. Though I'm a bit disappointed, part of it eased away.

To Save or to Spend?

by Rea Maureen Name

Have you just found those dress and shoes that you’ve been haunting on since forever? Or did you saw the big tarps and billboard shouting SALE along Ortigas? Or you just had seen that pants that goddesses wear on the magazine? Face it or not you will spend.

How ironic isn’t it, economy is getting low but our expenses were getting high. Money is so fast to spend, credit card were putting us on debt. If you’ve been itching to buy new clothes ask yourself, do you really need to buy? I mean, have you heard the words shop in your own closet? You buy new stuffs and have to throw away the old one, weren’t you regretting that you spend money on those stuffs and now you’re putting them away.

Invest on what you need not on what you like. Ask yourself, how often you will use those stuffs, when you purchase make it worth every cent. Stop being a compulsive buyer.

Branded stuffs, let us talk about branded stuffs. Do you think it is worth it? Does it make you feel beautiful when you are wearing one? Sometime yes, but hello, you does not need to spend a thousand for a sando that can be bought in a tiangge for a hundred pesos. If you think, you have the guts and confidence you can wear clothes with or without a brand.

Alternative, maybe your expensive lip-gloss has the same color and texture with a certain store and wasn’t that pricey. Isn’t it heartbreaking when you just purchased your expensive flip-flops and then you saw a more beautiful and comfortable flip-flops half the price. Ouch. My tip is to go around the mall first, or search online before you purchase something. So you can say that it’s worth the money. It’s also heartbreaking to see a pirated version of the expensive branded shoes that you just bought and you can’t tell which is which. Look for something better when you’re purchasing, find an alternative, when you can’t find maybe it’s time to pay the counter.

My greatest assets

We are living in a material world, everybody goes shopping, and social status is not a hindrance. As long as you can afford the things that we want, we buy it.

As an 18-year old student I still doesn't have assets that I can really call mine, because I admit, all the money that I use to buy stuffs were from mom and dad.

I can consider my Canon Rebel T1i, my dad's gift for my 18th birthday as an asset. Admit it or not, not all people can buy DSLR, not all people in my age will have the chance to have this kind of camera worth 900$. It's one of my valued asset because it was given by my dad. I know it is almost equal to his salary abroad.

My make-up haul, since high school I've been saving money from my baon to buy these stuffs. I actually invest in what I love. I do not spend much. Everything in this bag defines me.

I love clothes. This is just one of my closets in our room. We have an RTW store so I have pretty much clothes. Mom bought some of these and some were by me. I often purchase branded clothes because of my funny philosophy that when you walk, people around you won't even bother to check the tag behind your clothes. For me, as long as you can carry the clothes it will look good on you no matter what. Oh, I forgot to say, I love shopping on thrift stores.

Shoes, they say that good shoes will take you to beautiful places. That’s why me, my sister and mom invests on shoes.

Other things that I consider as an asset were my books. I love reading.
There, now you know what I considered my valued assets.

Year of the Bunny :3

Welcome year 2011 ! Thanks 2010 !

by Rea Maureen Name

Time flies when you're enjoying the moment, 2010 seems like yesterday it went so fast. Though I've got some problems I'm glad I made it through, our family made it through with the help of prayers.

Welcoming 2011 was kind of sad because my mom and I celebrated it just the two of us for the first time. Dad was in the other country and my older sister have to go to her job. We wasn't able to do our prayer as a tradition.

Neighbors got Piccolos, fountains and lots of firecrackers while we've got Lucis, torotot and Pop Up, heh.

Our media noche was too many for us two so I invited my cousins to come over and join us. My sadness was eased for a while, we lit up our lucis and watched our neighbors's fireworks.

Our neighbors' :p

We even rolled ponkans and coins for some luck *

no more lucis T.T

We celebrated the New Year the simplest way that we can, we don't need expensive fireworks as long as we are happy together. I hope we're complete for the next New Year.

God has given us another year to start and correct our mistakes. Have a prosperous 2011 guys !

Time of Giving

Christmas is giving, a time for fun, time for family, a time to forgive.

by Rea Maureen Name

Let me start by saying that we don't celebrate Christmas  because of our religion, so we just spent the 24th and 25th of December just like an ordinary day. But we went to our province in Pampanga on the first day of 2011 to have a reunion/Christmas party with our relatives. We had games, exchange gifts, giving gifts and so much more, It was so much fun :)

My Uncle from Dubai giving away pasalubongs

Gifts ready to be given away

My cousin playing for the first game which is the garter game

My cousins and nephew trying out for the never ending trip to Jerusalem

These cuties were hamming it up on stop dance

Our family's favorite game for couples ~ egg catching

My prize for the Bring Me game ~ I was never been too old for these

Newspaper Dance was so hilarious

My tita seems to so happy to her gift :)

Our family picture without dad

This special event won't be the same without my relatives, foods and gifts made me happy, but seeing them after a long time made me happier.

Christmas is about family, but most of all it's all about remembering Jesus Christ's birth.

The Real Danica Behind Her Smile.

With her brown, curly locks, innocent face, adorable outfit and cheerful aura, Danica Soliman will surely stand out in a crowd and can surely capture one's heart. A 17-year-old girl from Bulacan brought her "mahinhin" personality to Manila to study Mass Communication at Far Eastern University, she is at her sophomore stage right now and looking forward to work on big media companies.

FAST FACTS:

FULL NAME: Danica Bianca Macaraig Soliman

BIRTHDAY: May 15, 1993

INTERESTS: I often take pictures of my self ,shop in thrift stores, laughing endlessly, watching movies and hanging out with my friends.

CELEBRITY CRUSH: Matt Dallas(he's NOT a gay! please:<)

PET PEEVES: Dirty nails

by: Rea Maureen Name

How would yo describe your style?


I really admire Ms. Tricia Gosingtian so most of my style were patterned to her. Sophiti-cute that's how she describes it. I have this contrasting pattern of light+dark, if my top is light my pants or shorts should be in dark.

What's your best beauty tip?

Don't wash your face! haha. I drink plenty of water. Fruits are best for your skin. a good sleep will give glow to yer beauty for the next day and stay INLOVE ~that's the cheapest beauty secret haha.

Do you want to be a photographer or a model?

I'd rather be a photographer. i think I'll be better behind those lenses than to pose and project, plus the fact that i always failed in smiling :<.

What should the perfect guy be like?

• He should be gentlemen enough to offer sit to girls or the elders 
• a guy who was respect to his parents 
• a guy who will treat you as his princess 
• a guy who will support you and believes in you 
• a guy who knows how to make you smile
• a guy who named ANJOLINA.

What are your types of music?

I listen to everything I know depending on my mood.

Guilty pleasure in?
Punch anjolina's face! haha. I really spend money stuffing my self with foods. thrift stores.

What's the most valuable lesson you've learned from your parents?

"Pag binato ka ng bato batuhin mo ng tinapay" haha that's what they thought us. "Hindi ikaw ang magdadala niyan sila" let carma do the rest, and that's the principle I still have now.

3 random facts about you.

• don't like kakanin:<
• my way of snapping out of a bad mood... I eat a lot and spend all of my savings in buying clothes:)
• whenever I make decision for whatever it takes me an hour and I always ask somebody to help me to decide :<

How vain are you?
vain as I could

What quality do you like most in yourself?
I'm a true friend. If I told you that I will keep your secret , I will make that promise. I treasured my friend so much that I will fight for her and that's the reason why when a friend betrayed me it hurts so much:<

What's keeping you busy?

SCHOOL. Projects, assignment, quizzes, exam, requirements...urggh ! But schooling is very very fun! Meeting new friends and new adventure everyday:>

What's the best advice have you given?
Don't push your self to someone who doesn't like you. You deserve better. I think i lift my friends feeling that time haha.

What's the best thing happened to you during 2010?
Everything is best but I think its the time when I become a member of FEUCSO . This org change a lot of my bad habit especially being irresponsible.

Top 3 on your wishlist

• Dslr canon 500D
• l phone
• HP notebook
  

Advice for students.
"Wag muna magboboyfriend!" haha .have your goals and keep focus. Grab the opportunities that will give you new knowledge and new experience. Be yourself. Have your unique signature! Your young, enjoy life, enjoy studying , live to the fullest.