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By Marian Denise Glipo Basallote
IV-Madame Marie Curie


I have always wanted stories to have happy endings. I have always dreamed of having my own
story end the way I want it to, or better yet, the way fairy tales do.

My fairy tale came into existence on February 4, 1993. Fortunately, I do not have a life like Cinderella’s for I belong to a complete family and I am never maltreated in any means by my parents. Unlike her, I do not need a fairy godmother for the pursuit of my ambitious wishes. My strong faith in God is more than enough to help me make it through and succeed.

During my younger years, I was so captivated by the strange magic of fairy tales. I read fairy tales most of the time because of their attractive illustrations and exciting plots, along with the usual children’s books. I also loved watching cartoons in the Cartoon Network Channel. However, as I grew up, my fondness of cartoons eventually vanished. On the other hand, my love for reading deepened, became stronger and gradually developed into a passion. During my elementary years, I usually visited our library at San Beda College Alabang to borrow pocketbooks, such as Sweet Valley High and Nancy Drew or sometimes, informational books. In our Reading class, we were well-provided with SRA materials that, I believe, greatly contributed to the enhancement of my reading skills and abilities.

As a child, the television, aside from books, served as my companion during those times when boredom was filling the entire atmosphere at home. However, we followed stringent house rules such that we had only limited time for watching. I understood that it was my parents’ means of instilling discipline into our minds and hearts. I never complained or fought back. Instead, I focused on my studies and worked even harder. I loved watching shows in ABS-CBN. “Rosalinda,” with Thalia starring in the lead role, was one of those programs that left an indelible mark in my memory. One would find it queer if he/she knew that I was a wrestling fanatic back then. Believe it or not, I enjoyed watching that kind of show together with my younger brother. We were amazed by how the wrestlers did all sorts of risky stunts and moves, but little by little, I started losing interest in the world of wrestling.

As a grown-up now, I still spend a lot of my time reading books, but unlike before, the inspirational kind of books greatly sparks my interest. Paulo Coelho’s “By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept,” “The Devil and Miss Prym” and “Like the Flowing River” are my all-time favorite books. I admire Mitch Albom for his heartfelt books, such as “Tuesdays with Morrie” and “The Five People You Meet in Heaven.” “Messenger” by Lois Lowry is also one of the soul-enriching books I enjoyed reading. I feel a different kind of tranquility and fulfillment whenever I finish reading such books.

My weekends are never complete unless I see my father reading a newspaper at a corner. He loves reading “Philippine Daily Inquirer” and I wonder what makes him do so. Apparently, I do not pay much attention to news, but sometimes, I am compelled to. At around 7 o’clock in the evening, we are obliged to tune in the television to ABS-CBN for “TV Patrol World.” Whenever my father brings me to school in the morning and fetches me in the afternoon, I cannot help but listen to the news for the radio in our car is constantly tuned in to DZMM. He really wants to keep himself updated on the happenings around the country every now and then. He has an insatiable appetite for news. It is one of the many reasons why I look up to him as my father.

Watching television is one of my ways to release stress and pressure coming from all the school works we are assigned to. Having a hectic schedule at Makati Science High School, I am blessed enough to be given resting hours. During my spare time, mostly on weekends, I get the chance to watch my favorite shows, such as “America’s Next Top Model” on ETC, “American Idol” on Star World, which recently concluded, “M.I.T. 20” on MYX and “The Playlist” on MTV. I also watch a lot of ABS-CBN shows, especially those aired at night, such as “The Singing Bee” and “Pinoy Dream Academy.” I really enjoy watching reality shows, as well as, korean or taiwanese series. I used to be addicted to the korean drama, “My Girl,” which starred Lee Dong Wook and Lee Da Hae. “Princess Hours” and “It Started With a Kiss” are also both romantic-comedy series that I watched out for.

Watching movies in cinemas is one of our family’s bonding moments, especially during special occasions. We watched the “Harry Potter” series in theaters, as well as, “Spiderman 1-3”, “Narnia” and “Enchanted.” The last movie we saw was “The Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.” I found it thrilling and out of the ordinary. “Just Like Heaven,” “Just Friends” and “13 Going on 30” are my favorite Hollywood films ever. They made me laugh, but at the same time, they deeply touched my heart.

Almost everyday, I am able to surf the net. With the tons of assignments we are given, access to the internet is such an advantage. I can search the information that I am looking for in an instant. I can converse and coordinate with my classmates by means of yahoo messenger, in case of a group work. There is so much to be benefited from it. I have my own blogspot account and it serves as the outlet for my suppressed emotions and ideas. Whenever frustrations and doubts bother my mind and I feel like crying out, I resort to blog posting and write down everything I need to say.

I am proud to say that my parents never deprived me of the privileges anyone could enjoy from mass media. They have always supported me in all my endeavors and even encouraged me to maximize my potential through the aid of mass media. They have always wanted me to gain life-changing experiences from it for their only desire is to give my life a happy ending, just like in fairy tales.

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By Jessica Leal Manalili
IV-Albert Einstein


Once upon a time, [this is not a soppy fairy tale ok!] I was born. In the very same day that my classmate Jessica Ordoñez was. I was already exposed to some sort of media during that time, not that I’m a movie star but camera lights were already flashing and pairs of curious eyes were scrutinizing me.

In my new-born stage, the only form of media that I was aware of was the voice of those around me and the sound of my own crying. My one-year old stage consisted of picture books and TV commercials, though I have no idea what they were during that time. My infancy stage was more colorful, because I was born talkative. I was the noisiest kid in the house partially because my older brother was deaf and mute. This, I think was where the realization of my brother’s lack of sound media occurred to me. Only graphic arts were his form of media, which is why I grew up as a reader. It was mostly graphic and words and maybe I was sympathizing with my brother’s condition.

As time passed I became a TV addict. My brother and I almost always fought about it. I also was a word addict. Anything with words, I read. Newspapers, books, magazines, diaper covers, shampoo labels, soap boxes, milk cartons, name it. But it was only during my schooling age that my media awareness turned maximum. I was so caught by the idea of it that I know I can’t live without it. I read manga, paperbacks, novels, short stories, essays, poems. I watched cartoons, movies, talkshows, anime, motion pictures, classic movies, foreign shows, local ones. I listened to songs, news, updates, jingles, advertisements, even commentaries.

I was grade 2 when my aunt from Australia sent a balikbayan box of books. I learned to love books then, always finding time to read. I even invited friends at home to have a reading session, it reminds me, some never returned my books.

I was grade 4 when I got my own cell phone. Of course it came with restrictions but I was so excited that I left the paper bag with the charger and manual in the taxi. Good thing the taxi driver returned it.

I also was grade 4 when I got my own PC. PC, great!!! Every homework passed with a breeze. I became a gamer. Remember how online games were so popular back then? I was really hooked and forgot about my love for books. Good thing I became a Mak Sci student, with the very hectic schedule, I quickly got over my addiction and one more returned to reading, except that during that time I read fancy teenage books.

I was third year when I was completely hooked to "koreanovelas". I became a pirated DVD "suki". I, along with my friends, bought whole series and watched it at the comfort of our very own home, in the time where one should be making homework. We usually gather up at my place, complete with food and drinks and do an encore run of these DVD's.

Just recently, the week before classes started and during the 1st week of class. I have been reading the twig light saga: twilight, new moon, eclipse by Stephanie Meyer. Wow! It's the best series I've ever read and it ain't even over yet! It will soon be a major motion picture to be shown this January and the 4th book will be released this August. I can't wait! Just yesterday, I, along with Karla and Mariel attended the twilight forum convention at Fully Booked Bonifacio Hights. It was my 1st time to attend a convention but I wasn't bored. I actually enjoyed it. It's great to know how other's think about twilight. The varying comments, opinions, ideas. It was overwhelming.

Media makes us complete. It’s what makes days whole. It’s what makes the world go round. It’s my life.

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By Karenina Isabel Apilado Lampa
IV-Michael Faraday


Back when I was much younger than I am now, I had already loved reading. My brother and sister would look at me weirdly, probably wondering why. The truth of the matter is, even I myself didn’t know. I just loved it. It was simply for the pleasure of it all. It was only when I aged over a few years did I realize that it was not all that I gained from it.

The 20th day of March 1993, I was able to have the opportunity to experience God’s greatest gift. During that time, things were so different. We used to live in an apartment, which was so crowded with people that all I could remember was when I was in the bedroom, together with my sister. That is probably the reason why I never liked the television that much. As a child, all I could do was watch what they had to watch in the apartment. So in other words, I never enjoyed it.

Two years after I was born, my little brother came. It was probably because of him that made our parents decide that living in that crowded apartment wasn’t going to work. We moved to a new house in Rizal, and up until now, this is where we reside. In my opinion, it was during this stage that I actually started developing myself more and more.

Because of the size of the new house, we were able to have a little library inside it. It’s not that big, but it’s a library nonetheless. I can still remember the first book I have ever read. It was that of “Cinderella”. Of course, as a kid, I didn’t understand it. I focused more on the pictures back then.

I also had the chance to finally hold a remote control for the television. The only channel that I had watched before was “Cartoon Network”. Any other channel got me throwing a fit. But due to the experience we’ve had in the apartment, my fit-throwing days didn’t last long. It all changed when I started to learn how to actually read.

From my little fairytale books, I progressed on to the Nancy Drew series. I was really amazed with how the stories start and end, and not long after that, I had a couple of notebooks lined in front of me, and I tried to write my own story.

I showed all of my works to my mother, and can you imagine what she did? She laughed at me. I was annoyed because I didn’t know why. I was about to burst into tears, but her next words struck me. “This is good, Karenina.” And from then on, reading and writing became my source of comfort.

There came a time wherein media reached its golden age in my life. Our parents bought me and my sister our own Hello Kitty radio during one Christmas. There was also the time wherein we finally got our own television in our room. I learned to love watching not only cartoons, but also some of the movies that would show up occasionally in HBO. I used to watch out for “Jawbreaker” and “My Girl” back then. And through this, we got more and more inclined towards technology. It definitely changed our life.

But the biggest change was when our parents noticed the three of us fighting over the computer. They decided that it wouldn’t work anymore. A few weeks later...or what seemed like months...or years...the three of us finally had our own computers.

The first thing that I remember doing in my own computer was to download the game “Ragnarok”. I had loved it so much back then and wasted too much for it. But despite what other people would say, I totally disagree with anyone who would say that we would gain nothing from it. “Ragnarok” was the first online game that I had ever played, and for me, it showed me the way of life in a different point of view.

But through all this, one thing remained the same. My love for reading and writing never wavered. In the midst of all these shows and games and media stuff, the books always came somewhere in between. Truth be told, it was because of the internet that my desire to write became more evident.

Through the internet, I discovered about ‘fan fiction’. I read the works of people around the world, and it inspired me to do the same. The first ‘fan fiction’ I ever wrote was a “Naruto” one. And yes, it sucked. But hey! I was young and foolish.
That, however, didn’t stop me. With a little more time, my writing improved and I received more and more reviews. I was thrilled.

I read more as I grew up. From the “Nancy Drew” series, to the “Sweet Valley High” series, to the “Harry Potter” series, to the “Lord of the Rings” series, to the “Shop-a-holic” series, and to the other books that I have come across in life, my love for these works of art didn’t change.

Right now, I am still living in this house where it all started for me. I’ve learned to watch more. This includes “Grey’s Anatomy”, “House” and “Heroes”, my top three favorite shows. But of course, the cartoons that I have been deprived of as child can never fail to satisfy my craving for enjoyment.

I now consider my computer my non-existent friend. I use it for chatting, for watching videos, and for playing online games. But the greatest use that it offers me is an online blog. Have you ever wondered why I never wrote about a diary despite my love for writing? That is because of the fact that I was never able to make a diary last for a week. Need I say more? Online blogs technically work better for me.

And lastly, I always make it a point to finish one non-school book a week. Despite the fact that reading calms me despite the stress that I experience during school, I know that through it, I start improving myself more.

Even though my life didn’t quite start the way I would have liked it, I always keep this thing in mind. What if I had never lived in that apartment? Maybe...just maybe, I wouldn’t be as devoted as I am now to reading and writing. Because experiencing deprivation of anything remotely fun in that apartment, it made me hunger more and more for the feeling of satisfaction.

I am happy of the way my life has turned out. And from this point on, I know...If I had never learned to appreciate the television...the internet...the books in this world...I would be living a very incomplete life.

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By Erine Emmanuelle Cawaling Hetrosa
IV-Sir Isaac Newton


“Write only if you cannot live without writing. Write only what you alone can write.”

-Elie Weisel

I grew up having that insatiable appetite for writing and letting my thoughts out. The queer thing was, my parents never really liked writing. No one in our family that I know loves writing. So it is always a marvel for them how I came to have my passion.

I was born on the 17th of August 1993. I was the first-born and the first grandchild from my Father’s side so anyone can say that I had been spoiled, but in a good way.

Being an only child for 5 years, I had been showered by attention and all my whims had to be attended to. My aunts and uncles piled me with gifts that I came to appreciate very well. Some of those, I play with tirelessly. Others, I don’t pay much attention to. Still others were kept behind the closet, not to be seen again.

At an early age, I had been exposed to rules and discipline. I was on strict schedule. I had to eat at this particular time or to do this or that in certain terms. I had learned to bargain with anyone because of that.

My daily routine was to have breakfast, take a bath and then have some free time until afternoon. I had to sleep early. That was how my day would go. My dad was a disciplinarian (he still is by the way) so we had to go by his rules. My mom was a stickler for rules too. So I grew up obeying them. I won’t say that I did not dare rebel, though.

Anyway, my mother exposed me to educational television shows and the likes so I grew up watching “Sesame Street”, “Batang Batibot”, “Bananas and Pajamas” and a lot more. The result was that I was so eager to go to school even if I was barely three years of age.

My mother told stories about me, to the whole family’s amusement, having tantrums whenever someone won’t give in to my request every night. And that simple request would be to read me a bedtime story. I had a collection of “Winnie the Pooh” stories, happily-ever-after fairytales and even not-so-popular children stories. The bottom-line was to read to me. And that was it.

I entered school before I turned three so by the time that I was four, I knew how to read. I didn’t have to have somebody to read to me. My experience with media became more on broader. I learned how to read the paper even if it was only the horoscope or the comic’s page.

As for the television, I remembered watching those Mexican telenovelas like “Marimar”, “Rosalinda”, and “Camilla”. I recalled how their stories all seemed to be alike. And then, there were the cartoons which were aired over and over again like “One Piece”, “Slamdunk” and “Ghost Fighter”. I soon got tired of the local channels so I switched my attention to our VHS or VCD and DVD players. We would rent movies or go to the movie house every Sunday or so.

I can’t remember a time that I skipped watching the evening news. It was a permanent show for us. We would crowd before the television to watch the news and eagerly wait for the upcoming teleserye.

As I entered my 5th grade of schooling, I started to lose my interest on television but the passion for reading and writing remained the same. I entered an inter-school competition for Journalism under the category “Copyreading and Headline Writing” during the same year. I won first place in the District Level but lost in the Division Level.

The following year, I was placed under the category “Feature Writing”. I liked it better than Editorial Writing because I get to express my emotions freely, play with the words and symbolism and delve deeper into the topic given, be it politics, holidays or just plainly letting my thoughts out. Another thing was that I have always considered Editorial Writing too serious and Feature Writing more colorful and interesting.

I love writing because I am able to express my inner thoughts, suppressed emotions and hidden views. It gives me my freedom to let other people know how I truly feel inside. Whenever I feel down and out, and there’s no one available to understand, my pen and paper is there, always ready to ‘hear’ me out.

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By Marian Denise Glipo Basallote
IV-Madame Marie Curie


I have always wanted stories to have happy endings. I have always dreamed of having my own story end the way I want it to, or better yet, the way fairy tales do.

My fairy tale came into existence on February 4, 1993. Fortunately, I do not have a life like Cinderella’s for I belong to a complete family and I am never maltreated in any means by my parents. Unlike her, I do not need a fairy godmother for the pursuit of my ambitious wishes. My strong faith in God is more than enough to help me make it through and succeed.

During my younger years, I was so captivated by the strange magic of fairy tales. I read fairy tales most of the time because of their attractive illustrations and exciting plots, along with the usual children’s books. I also loved watching cartoons in the Cartoon Network Channel. However, as I grew up, my fondness of cartoons eventually vanished. On the other hand, my love for reading deepened, became stronger and gradually developed into a passion. During my elementary years, I usually visited our library at San Beda College Alabang to borrow pocketbooks, such as Sweet Valley High and Nancy Drew or sometimes, informational books. In our Reading class, we were well-provided with SRA materials that, I believe, greatly contributed to the enhancement of my reading skills and abilities.

As a child, the television, aside from books, served as my companion during those times when boredom was filling the entire atmosphere at home. However, we followed stringent house rules such that we had only limited time for watching. I understood that it was my parents’ means of instilling discipline into our minds and hearts. I never complained or fought back. Instead, I focused on my studies and worked even harder. I loved watching shows in ABS-CBN. “Rosalinda,” with Thalia starring in the lead role, was one of those programs that left an indelible mark in my memory. One would find it queer if he/she knew that I was a wrestling fanatic back then. Believe it or not, I enjoyed watching that kind of show together with my younger brother. We were amazed by how the wrestlers did all sorts of risky stunts and moves, but little by little, I started losing interest in the world of wrestling.

As a grown-up now, I still spend a lot of my time reading books, but unlike before, the inspirational kind of books greatly sparks my interest. Paulo Coelho’s “By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept,” “The Devil and Miss Prym” and “Like the Flowing River” are my all-time favorite books. I admire Mitch Albom for his heartfelt books, such as “Tuesdays with Morrie” and “The Five People You Meet in Heaven.” “Messenger” by Lois Lowry is also one of the soul-enriching books I enjoyed reading. I feel a different kind of tranquility and fulfillment whenever I finish reading such books.

My weekends are never complete unless I see my father reading a newspaper at a corner. He loves reading “Philippine Daily Inquirer” and I wonder what makes him do so. Apparently, I do not pay much attention to news, but sometimes, I am compelled to. At around 7 o’clock in the evening, we are obliged to tune in the television to ABS-CBN for “TV Patrol World.” Whenever my father brings me to school in the morning and fetches me in the afternoon, I cannot help but listen to the news for the radio in our car is constantly tuned in to DZMM. He really wants to keep himself updated on the happenings around the country every now and then. He has an insatiable appetite for news. It is one of the many reasons why I look up to him as my father.

Watching television is one of my ways to release stress and pressure coming from all the school works we are assigned to. Having a hectic schedule at Makati Science High School, I am blessed enough to be given resting hours. During my spare time, mostly on weekends, I get the chance to watch my favorite shows, such as “America’s Next Top Model” on ETC, “American Idol” on Star World, which recently concluded, “M.I.T. 20” on MYX and “The Playlist” on MTV. I also watch a lot of ABS-CBN shows, especially those aired at night, such as “The Singing Bee” and “Pinoy Dream Academy.” I really enjoy watching reality shows, as well as, korean or taiwanese series. I used to be addicted to the korean drama, “My Girl,” which starred Lee Dong Wook and Lee Da Hae. “Princess Hours” and “It Started With a Kiss” are also both romantic-comedy series that I watched out for.

Watching movies in cinemas is one of our family’s bonding moments, especially during special occasions. We watched the “Harry Potter” series in theaters, as well as, “Spiderman 1-3”, “Narnia” and “Enchanted.” The last movie we saw was “The Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.” I found it thrilling and out of the ordinary. “Just Like Heaven,” “Just Friends” and “13 Going on 30” are my favorite Hollywood films ever. They made me laugh, but at the same time, they deeply touched my heart.

Almost everyday, I am able to surf the net. With the tons of assignments we are given, access to the internet is such an advantage. I can search the information that I am looking for in an instant. I can converse and coordinate with my classmates by means of yahoo messenger, in case of a group work. There is so much to be benefited from it. I have my own blogspot account and it serves as the outlet for my suppressed emotions and ideas. Whenever frustrations and doubts bother my mind and I feel like crying out, I resort to blog posting and write down everything I need to say.

I am proud to say that my parents never deprived me of the privileges anyone could enjoy from mass media. They have always supported me in all my endeavors and even encouraged me to maximize my potential through the aid of mass media. They have always wanted me to gain life-changing experiences from it for their only desire is to give my life a happy ending, just like in fairy tales.

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By Jezel Christine Nolasco Quevada
IV-Madame Marie Curie

“I’ve always wanted to bring out the best in me in all the things I do.”

It was late in the afternoon of the 23rd day of October, 1991 when an innocent, smiling little girl was given by God to bring joy to the world to Mr. Jesusito Dator Quevada and Mrs. Ma. Elisa Nolasco Quevada. Before this earthling came into existence, her parents actually expected a son instead of her, a daughter. If you happen to ask who that “innocent, smiling earthling” is…She’s none other than I.

Ever since then, I became very inquisitive. I ask too many questions about my surroundings. I even asked unanswerable questions like “What is God’s surname? Where are his tickles? Does He sleep? Does he hear every prayer of every people”, very childish, right? But isn’t it that we would hear people say, “When a child asks questions most of the time, she’ll certainly be an Einstein of her generation.

Just like every child, I was exposed to that “entertainment box” at a young age BUT do you believe I detest watching television shows? Instead, I focused my attention to commercials which I apply to make pa-cute to my parents. The main cause why I loathe on TV shows, I guess, is because I got used to “media teachings”. During those times, we used to own a VHS player wherein I watch Psalty and Barney teach through adorable songs. I grew up getting unused to watching the “entertainment box” mainly because my parents instill in us (with my siblings) the value of discipline. Until now, I only choose which show to sit in and I usually watch during my free time and vacation.

I am also a product of bedtime stories especially stories about princesses for I have dreamt of being a princess someday. When I was a toddler, I get excited to prepare myself for bed because I know another magical story is ahead. I despise the appearance of antagonists who ruin the flow of the story that’s why I usually scream, “Ma! No, no, no!” to hinder the coming of the terrifying scenario. From this experience, I learned that there’s some things in life you really can’t change no matter how hard you try to stop it. We have to face the fact that we, people, are just mere actors of Our Director’s (God) story.

Years passed by and I entered elementary. From here, I learned the fundamentals of education. I learned all about the newspaper and its uses. Unfortunately, I didn’t get interested in reading it. I only love the entertainment section where comic strips are located. I enjoy laughing to its humorous stories and take pleasure on its colored illustrations. Normally, history teachers require their students to read the newspaper for current events and be able to report it in class. This made me aware that newspapers aren’t just pieces of black and white. It’s very important to the human culture to help them be guided of what’s happening around.

Through my learning process, I have also been a witness of the evolution and development of technology. I was one of those students who are acquiring the methods and principles of computer. I have loved attending to Computer Classes. It has given me an ear to the ground towards globalization, like the Internet. Internet helped me through my sleepless nights. It has been the coffee of my brain-wracking lessons and activities. I has also liberated me from the clutches of ignorance.

Then high school came wherein I struggled through thick and thin. I’ve always wanted to bring out the best in me in all the things I do. I know that everything is possible when you believe you can and as long as you give your best shot. When I entered this stage, I again started from scratch. I’ve been so pessimistic and forgot to look for my silver lining. I almost got lost, but luckily, I heard voices which enlightened me. My family and friends inspired me to stand and continue to fight. By prayers, hard work and dedication in achieving my goals, I was able to make it happen.

I now got used to my school’s environment. Now that I’m a teen, cellular phone has become a necessity to be able to catch with the fast changing pace of technology. I remembered way back when I was in fourth grade, I got my first cellular phone but carelessness took it away from me. My mother gave me a second chance and surprised me with a better phone which I took care for. It was so long when the cruelty of men included me to its victims. My cellular phone was stolen. Luckily, the robber had a change of heart and I was able to recover my phone. That phone was able to lasts for four years that’s why my dad challenged me that if I would excel in school, he’ll give me a present. With much zeal and determination, I was able to do great. In fact, I was able to make it to the top! As an incentive, my dad gave me a more sophisticated cellular phone. Rewarding, huh?

Let us face the reality that we, as youths, have just started our lives. There are still big oceans that have to be explored. We still need to discover things that will surely add up to our well-being, things that may help, things that may not. I still need to learn from life’s greatest teacher, experiences. I know I still need to face lots of challenges but I'm not afraid of facing it for I know that God is always with me just like what He said in Jeremiah 29:11, “I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.” I, if compared to Journalism, is just an alphabet. I still have lots of space for improvement.

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The following article was written years ago when I attended my History of Broadcasting class for my Master of Arts in Media Studies major in Journalism at the University of the Philippines-College of Mass Communication in Diliman, Quezon City, under Prof Jonathan L Rondina. It was one of my numerous academic papers that were saved and stored in my hard disk for years before Triond, an online publishing service that helps writers to publish their quality content in any media format anytime and any where, published them this year.



I am a martial law baby. No, not that really. I was born three years after former President Ferdinand Emmanuel Edralin Marcos of Batac, Ilocos Norte placed the Philippines under martial law. I grew up in the province and was reared by my maternal grandmother. Over and above radio and television, I learned that reading was very fun, and at my early age, I came to appreciate illustrated comics, “Liwayway,” and “Bannawag."

My maternal grandmother loved her radio and her turn table more than our television. She loved waltz, “kundiman,” and soap operas. When it was a Sunday and radio stations only aired commentaries and public services, she would turn on our turn table. Ours was not the usual one. Like an old television set, it had a wooden, sturdy case.

Except for some good books like the ones about the childhood of Dr Jose Protacio Mercado Rizal y Alonzo Realonda, the national hero of the country, and other children's books, I learned how to appreciate Philippine literature written in Filipino and in Ilocano more than fairy tales. I remember that my mother would not allow us to open our television in the morning, and that, we could only open it after lunch during “Eat Bulaga” and old Tagalog movies and after dinner during prime time shows. I basically grew up with “Verdadero,” “Newswatch,” “Flor de Luna,” “Agos ng Palad,” “Ang Bagong Champion,” and numerous Chinese movies.

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