The Fact of Life

Filipino. Leader. Idealist. Prolific. Nationalist. Pro-life.

• • Jul 5
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  oh i read your story.. na touch naman ako.... but well life goes on! stay postive :)) smile :)) HAHAHA

  Asked by zorsful

  Thank you so much :) 

• • Jun 4
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  Pumunta akooooooo. Hahaha. Nasa labas lang ako. Di ako pinapasok kasi wala akong ID tsaka naka-micro mini shorts ako. Dumaan lang ako actually. Kasi yun nga, pauwi na ako galing Cavite. But marami akong kasama kahapon na taga-FEU din. Pito kami. :>

  Asked by faindylicious

  I see ! Okay! I met hundreds of people, sana nandun ka.. Promote my bloggie na :) ahahaha

• • 3
  • Jun 2
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  I’m tired of my life. Good bye!

  I’m tired of my life. I’m tired of proving myself to them and yet they don’t appreciate my efforts.

  

  Way back in high school, I did my best to excel among others, to make it to the top and I made it. For the past four years I was pressured to study hard, to be the best, to be the number one.

  I can still remember when I was in 2^nd year and I lost my top rank, they shouted on me. They were upset, and to their disappointment, they even told me to stop studying though at that time, I still belong to the top class, in fact, I’m the 2^nd in rank.

  I was very sad that time knowing that I did not meet the expectations of my parents. Yes! I’m talking about my biological parents. I saw my classmates with their mom and dad being proud of them even though they don’t belong to the top 5, having satisfactory grades alone is enough for them to be proud of they’re child. I felt very sad and depressed that time.

  

  I did not actually enjoy my high school life like other teenagers of my age had. My life was purely about books and pens; words and numbers; problems and solutions; conferences and seminars and unending school-related works.

  When I wake up in the morning I have to study, as I am walking heading to our school, I’m reviewing notes about the lessons the previous day, as I arrive I still have to go to the Supreme Student Government office where I served as the President and check for orders and assignments of the administration then here comes the busy school hours. During my vacant time, I have to go to the library to work on my research, to edit articles for the school paper where I served as the Editor-in-chief and to head off to the computer library to encode the articles prior to the publication.

  Then I have to review again for the next subject, I have to conduct a bit of research so that I can share some information, trivia or ideas during class debate or discussion. During lunchtime, I usually browse the internet to research on the latest news about Economics since it’s the first subject in the afternoon, I usually spend my remaining time reading books on Economics, specifically the assigned topic for the day.

  

  Here comes another busy afternoon, Economics, Filipino, TLE, and English. After the each single stressful school hours, my work isn’t over yet. I have to check out the principal’s office to check for updates regarding Division meetings, contests or conferences. Then, together with my fellow school officers we still have to clean the school and visit the SSG office to check for orders. Only then can I go home. But when there’s something that needs to be done immediately, time for heading back home is another story.

  When I get back home, usually around 7-8 in the evening (our school is just a three-minute walk from our house) the first thing I do is to work on my assignments, to research, to review and to go online. I sometimes don’t eat dinner and sleep 12:00 to 1:00 in the morning, and then I have to wake up at 4:00 am to start reviewing lessons and to have advance studies. If there is a scheduled exam the next day I usually sleep at 4:00 in the morning and wake up at 8:00 to review again.

  WHOA! Enough of my bloody past, to make the story short, I made it to the top spot and graduated as the class Valedictorian last April 2011 receiving various awards in journalism, leadership and academics.

  

  But all this time, my parents don’t trust me and that is the most painful part of it.

  I asked for a dormitory, since we’re in Pasay City and my school is in Manila, (Far Eastern University, taking up AB in Mass Communication) and I find it stressful to commute everyday from Pasay to FEU and besides I’m wasting time whenever I travel. I’m also planning to join the Debate Chamber of FEU and according to my friend, who is a member of the group, they usually do their practice from 6pm to 9pm.

  I know I explained my reason well and yet they did not allow me to stay in a dormitory. The sad part was they told me not to stay because they don’t trust me.

  I cried. I can’t accept it. I gave my best when I was in high school to gain their trust, their support and yet I was shocked with their reaction.

  If only I can choose my parents… I will…

  I keep on asking God why I was given parents who can’t understand my situation, parents who are not supportive…

  If only someone will offer me a financial support( I’m a full scholar for this year but still have to pay misc fees), a shelter to live in, a food to eat, clothes to wear and water to drink, I will accept the offer even if it means working for them for the rest of my life. I will! Because I’m tired of my life.

  • #suicidal
  • #problematic
  • #justsaying
  • #thefactoflife
  • #sothere
  • #nathan
  • #bye
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• • 1
  • May 23
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  Journalists as Effective Partners in Achieving Our Goals: Better Philippines for Good Filipino People

  For several days now, I’ve been reviewing the quality of the news which media organizations are giving to the public which they serve. I found out that the news is mainly focusing into negative aspects of life.

  
  

  Kidnapping, rape, car accidents, oil price hike, politically-inspired wars, and issues regarding the end of the world are just some. YES! We consider these things as important events which the people are entitled to know given the freedom of expression and the public’s right to information, but, news like these can also be a root cause of chaos and panic among the people.

  Media, in any form is considered as the most powerful tool to change the world, may it be in a positive or in a negative way.

  

  We are living in a world ruined by computers and other technological products, and with that, everyone has the access to information. Wherever you are in the world, as long as you are connected with the internet or even a mobile phone, you can get the latest news about events in and out of the country in as easy as a single click.

  Bottom line: Everyone has the access to information and therefore, news organizations must be careful in giving information to the general public.

  Media must be considered as partners in attaining the targets of the government. To do this, journalists must not only focus in criticizing the various projects and programs of the government. They (journalists) must not only keep on opposing the administration. Although they must keep their cameras rolling and their investigative style present, but regulation is necessary.

  Instead of covering vehicular accidents (which I have to say, really irritates me a lot), instead of focusing into anomalies, instead of being arrogant (which some of the radio guys really are), why not take a look and give a time for the good news, the beauty of life, the kind-hearted and peace-loving Filipinos, the actions of the government in addressing the needs of its boss.

  

  Yes, the process and transition might not be that easy, but with the help of our partners in the field of journalism, we will make it happen.

  I’m just a normal teenager dreaming of a better country, my opinion might not be that important and substantial, but hopefully, this will reach the idealists of the big news organizations in our country. It’s really my desire to see journalists working with the government in proper information dissemination, and magnifying the voice of people from small lives to be heard.

  Hopefully, if this dream of mine will be put into reality, slowly we will reach the desires of our hearts and that is a better Philippines for good Filipino people.

  • #media
  • #pinoy
  • #filipino
  • #partners
  • #success
  • #feu
  • #student
  • #writer
  • #journalism journalists kapamilya journalism favorite
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• • May 16
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  Lack of sleep may lead to gaining weight: study

• • May 15
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  DOH to shoulder hospital expenses of breastfeeding moms

• • May 13
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  ABS-CBN, Star to launch job fair next week

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  • May 11
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  The Fact of Life

  I really love the concept of the first group performers of Showtime’s monthly finals last Friday.  It really captured my attention. They’re very passionate and their performance showcased not only energetic dance steps but the fact of life as well.

  

  Poverty in our country is really undeniable. Families who can’t eat three times a day, parents who can’t send their children to school, people who can’t finance their own basic needs. These are just examples of the situations that poor people are dealing with.

  Well, the aforementioned situations are the most common among the indigenous people.

  Discrimination is another thing. Families who belong to higher class will not pay attention to the needs of these people. They consider them as liabilities of the motherland and they consider them animals, not humans.

  Y ES! I was able to observe similar situations myself. It’s very common, especially here in the busy metro world. Try to go out and see for yourself.

  You’ll see Sampaguita vendors in the middle of the streets being ignored, or worst being shouted. This really hurts.

  Here’s the key:

  They might be poor but they’re humans too. Like us, they have feelings too, and therefore must be treated equally.

  The Lord created us equally but differently, but in this world, it is as if, this thought will never come true not unless love, peace and understanding will reign in every heart of every single person.

  PAHABOL :

  Mga friendships, naloka naman ako sa change na naganap sa attire ni Kuya Kim Atienza last Friday from an authoritative look to a fantabulous cool hip-hop look. That was indeed an evidence na bawal nga ang KJ (kill joy) sa Showtime.

  • #abs-cbn
  • #showtime
  • #lol
  • #factoflife
  • #j
  • #justsaying
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• • 21
  • May 8
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  Congratulations to Pacman : Pambansang Kamao ng Pilipinas Wagi na Naman

  

  Muli na namang iwinagayway ng pamabansang kamao ng Pilipinas na si Cong. Manny “Pacman” Paquiao sa pagkakapanalo ng boksingero laban kay Sugar Shane Mosley ng America sa kanilang laban na ginanap sa Las Vegas Nevada kaninang umaga, May 8, 2011 na nation ding pagdiriwang ng Mother’s Day.

   

  Hindi na ako magbibigay pa ng blow-by-blow na detalye pa kasi nariyan naman ang mga naglalakihang news organizations ng bansa na pagpipiyestahan na naman ang panibagong tagumpay ng Pinoy Boxing superstar.

  
  

  Uy! Kaloka si Charice sa pagkanta ng ating pambansang awit, ang Lupang Hinirang. Simple pero bongga! Kung ikukumpara sa mga past singers ng Lupang Hinirang tuwing laban ni Pacquiao, si Charice at si Sarah lang ang nagustuhan ko.  (Angal? Loka ka! Blog ko ‘to)

  
  

  Isa pang pumukaw ng aking atensiyon ay ang nag-uumapaw na ganda ng maybahay ni Pacman, si Ate Jinky Pacquiao na tunay namang nagnining-ning sa kagandahan.  Kapansin-pansin talaga ang pagbabago sa hitsura ng asawa ni Pacman, dios ko day! Parang artista lang sa ganda.Siguradong tiba-tiba na naman ang beauty mo ate lalo pa’t panalo na naman si kuya. Bonggang-bongga na naman summer vacation ng family sa Tate.

  

  Pero mga sis at bro, deserve talaga ng pambansang kamao ang success niya. Pansin ko pa, he’s so humble kahit pa nasa top of the world na siya ng kanyang karera. At ito ang tunay na nakakabilib sa pambansang kamao, hindi siya kawatan at mandaraya. Sa katunayan isa si Manny Pacquiao sa mga top tax payers ng BIR.

  
  

  Likas ding matulungin ang boksingero, kaya naman pinagpapala.

  Ang masasabi ko lang sa mga taong walang-humpay sa pambabatikos at pagtuligsa kay kuya Manny, inggit lang kayo noh?!

  Totoo nga namang “insecurity kills”. Kaloka! Bongga!

  
  

  Kaya naman ang sarap-sarap maging tunay na Pilipino, may sikat tayong boksingero na isa ng matuturing na icon ng boxing at idagdag pa riyan an gating mga kababayang globally-competitive sa larangan naman ng akademya.

  Mabuhay ka Manny! Mabuhay ang sambayanang Pilipino.

  • #pacman
  • #pacquiao
  • #pinoy
  • #sikat
  • #jinky
  • #manny
  • #mosley
  • #manny'svictory
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• • May 7
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  MISSING HIGH SCHOOL

  I terribly miss my high school life and I’d bet entering college this school year feels the same way too.

  

  It’s been months since I last saw my high school classmates who turned out to be my real good friends and I have to admit, I’m missing them as well as the unforgettable page in the book of our lives which will forever be in our hearts-HIGH SCHOOL LIFE.

  I’m now in the stage of crying whenever I get a chance to reminisce the memorable events we shared together.

  YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED CLASSMATES WHO TURNED OUT TO BE MY REAL FRIENDS

  
  

  

  (Third year HS with Lynette and Angel)

  
  

  
  

  Four years of happiness, ups and downs and crazy things we did will forever be remembered.

  What I’m doing now is perhaps the most painful thing of all, to leave my life in the province to continue my studies in the busy world of metro which opens a wide array of opportunities, and to leave my high school classmates which really gives me a strange pain in my chest.

  

  But I have to do this. I have to study hard and someday return to my beloved hometown as a degree holder, and in order for me to do so, I need to overcome this challenge. YES! I consider this as a great challenge to motivate myself to strive for more and to reach my goal.

  

  I need to overpass my fears. I need to acclimatize in this type of environment. I need to make friends. I need to study hard and to excel. I need to live up to this challenge, to this call, to this calling, to this vocation.

  • #highschool
  • #missingmyhsdays
  • #drama
  • #memories
  • #kalokabongga
  • #hsdays
  • #goal
  • #fear
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• • May 6
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  I'm not against your blog about having originality, but removing the "reblog" button is not really a good idea. You blog to express and share your opinion to others who might appreciate it the same way you did. I hope you understand. :)

  Asked by Anonymous

  Thank you so much for sharing with me your insights about my blog post. But I will appreciate it more if you asked not as anonymous. I understand dear.

  Different people have different sensibilities , it’s in my opinion that it will be better if reblog option will be deleted. So, as I respect your reaction, please respect mine too. Anyways, that’s just a suggestion, but I stand firmly as to what I’ve posted. Being original or having original blog entries is the very essence of creating your own blog. If you do have originality, now that’s the time you can be called as real blogger living in a profound existence.

• • 7
  • May 6
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  SAY NO TO COPYCAT : Delete re-blog option!

  

  Mga tumblristas, satisfied na ba kayo sa pagrere-blog lang ng mga posts ng ibang mga bloggers?

  Nakakaloka kasi, kung ako lang ang papapiliin, mas gusto ko sanang tanggalin nalang yung ‘reblog’ option. Bakit?

  ‘Di hamak namang mas maganda ang blog entries na orihinal mong sinulat diba? At teka nga muna, kaninong blog ba ginagamit mo? ‘Diba sa’yo? It’s about you. So why damn repost other blog entries?

  Ate, kuya, kung ikaw ay isa sa hundreds of thousands na adik sa pagrere-blog, siguro naman panahon na para gumawa ka ng sarili mong identity. STAND UP! Be original!

  Ang saya kayang makita yung mga sarili mong gawa na naka-post sa blog mo. Mas masaya kasi na nagkaka-kulay ang sarili mong blog gamit lang ang iyong dugo’t pawis. ECHOS!

  Now, I’m not forcing everyone to do the same thing. Mine is just a sort of suggestion. So don’t get me wrong.

  Kung ang rason kung bakit ayaw mong mag-blog ng mga pangyayari sa sarili mong buhay eh dahil nahihiya ka na mabasa ng ibang tao ang tungkol sa buhay mo, eh , time na siguro para i-delete mo account mo.

  Kung ang problema mo naman ay nanakot kang maging grammatically incorrect ang iyong mga paragraphs (if English) ay naku teh, dwe gamitin mo ang wikang alam mo, wag kanang magpumilit na manghiram ng wikang banyaga. Go na sa wikang Filipino.

  Hindi naman kasi ibig sabihin na Filipino gamit mo eh hindi kana matalino or what. Remember, the ability to speak is given to everyone, but, intelligence, only to few.

  Si President Noynoy nga tuwing may interview wikang pambansa ang gamit, diba? pansin mo?

  Okay. Kasi naman, yung mga magagaling na writers/speakers/bloggers na tunay eh hindi kailangang gumamit ng Ingles na super kung todo balon ang lalim, simple words can do. Yung tipong kahit elementary students ang readers mo eh maiintindihan nila. Tama ba? Yun ang real essence of communication eh. Yung mas marami ang nakakaintindi sa nais mong sabihin.

  

  Ayan tuloy, masyado ng humba ang aking kalokang chika sa inyo mga friendships! Dapat kasi matanggal na yang reblog na yan. Para lahat ng bagay dito sa tumblr original. Kaya ikaw teh, wag kanang gumaya sa iba diyan.Go na! Gumawa ka na ng blog entry na orihinal at sigurado, maeenjoy mo !

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  • #justsaying
  • #notoreblog
  • #reblog
  • #copycat
  • #ambisyosa
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• • 20
  • May 5
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  Statement of His Excellency Benigno S. Aquino III President of the Philippines On the death of Osama Bin Laden [May 2, 2011]

  

  The death of Osama bin Laden marks a signal defeat for the forces of extremism and terrorism. It represents the end of the efforts of one man to stoke the fires of sectarian hatred and to promote terrorism on a scale unprecedented in the history of mass murder. Let us not forget that this is not just an achievement for the United States. It has brought justice to over a dozen Filipinos who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 in the World Trade Center. The death of Osama bin Laden should not lull us into complacency. The world must continue to consistently and courageously raise its collective voice against religious hatred, political intolerance, and terrorism of all kinds. We must remain vigilant and united in pursuing peace, pluralism, and collective efforts at security. One sword has been beaten down; we must continue to be dedicated to the principle of beating the swords of terrorism into the plowshares of progress and peace. Together with my national security team, we continue to take all relevant precautions and steps to ensure the safety of our people. We, as a democratic and free people, remain committed to fighting terrorism and are in solidarity with the peoples of the United Nations.

  (Source: gov.ph)

  (Source: gov.ph)

  • #presidentnoynoy
  • #osama
  • #osamabinladen
  • #deathofosamabinladen
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• • 8
  • May 5
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  Wifi sa ROOFTOP lang

  Kaloka talaga ang aking na-discover ngayon-ngayon lang. WHOA! Kaloka! Sana noon ko pa ‘toh sinubukan.

  Mga 30 minutes ago mga friendship naisip kong dalhin ang malaking speaker dito sa rooftop para magpa-music at magparty habang nagdidilig ng mga flowers in a major major way. So yun na yun,kinuha ko yung laptop then yung connector, play the music. Then boom!

  Pagbukas na pagbukas ko ng laptop ko, nag-pop-up kaagad yung icon na dwe ko ine-expect, ay kaloka! MAY WIFI nga! Wifi na walang password dito sa rooftop namin. Diyos ko! Bakit pa ako bibili ng load sa broadband or magpapa-connect ng PLDT MyDSL kung meron namang wifi na ang bilis bilis ng connection at ito pa, LIBRE! Kaya ito ngayon , i-enjoy ko na ang internet ko ! ahahah ! 

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  • #bongga
  • #wifi
  • #internet
  • #sayasayako
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• • 2
  • May 4
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  Ang Indie Bow

  Hindi lang naman talaga totoong puro kalaswaan lang ang mapapanood sa mga Indie Films,ang katunayan, ang ganitong uri ng mga palabas ang nagbibigay-daan sa mga amateur artists upang maipakita ang kanilang angking galling sa larangan ng pag-arte.

  Sa katunayan, ako’y isang manonood din ng mga Indie Films, ito’y hindi dahil gusto kong makita ang mga katawan ng mga bida at ang mga maiinit na eksena, kundi gusto kong malaman ang katotohanan ng buhay. Yan naman talaga ang sinasalamin ng bawat indie film, ang katotohan, ang realidad sa tunay na buhay.

  Napansin ko lang, karamihan sa mga eksena ay kinuha sa lugar ng mga iskwater, kung saan tunay na binibigyang-diin ang kahirapan sa buhay at ang ginagawa ng karaniwang Pilipino upang mabuhay.

  

  Kung matatandaan natin, karamihan sa mga magagaling at sikat na mga artista ay nanggaling sa mga indie films, isa na dito ay ang magaling na batang actor na si Coco Martin na tunay namang dahil sa angking galling sa pag-arte eh nananalo ng mga awards hindi lamang dito sa Pinas kundi maging sa abroad.

  Kung walang mga indie films at kung wala ang mga tao sa likod nito, wala din si Coco Martin sa kinalalagyan niya ngayon.

  Maraming bumabatikos sa naturang uri ng mga pelikula, amng iba’y sinasabi na ang ganitong uri ng mga palabas ay ‘di dapat tangkilikin , na kisyo ito’y malaswa at kung anu-ano pa.

  

  Nagpapatunay lang sa mga katagang , “insecurity kills” . Bakit ba naman kasi pati ganitong uri ng mga bagay ay dapat pa nilang paki-alaman , kung ayaw nilang manuod, eh ‘di wag. Pero, hindi naman tama na siraan ang mga indie films dahil ang bawat pelikula na ginagawa ay pinaghihirapan din naman at pinupuhunanan ng dugo’t pawis.

  Ating tanggapin na sa mundong ibabaw, ang bawat tao ay may kanya-kanyang kagustuhan , at malaya niyang magagawa kung ano man ang kanyang naisin.

  Hindi ko rin naman sinasabi na dapat super tangkilikin ng lahat ang mga indie films, ang nais ko lang eh bigyang-diin ang pagrespeto ng ilan nitong kritiko sa mga nabanggit na pelikula.

  KALOKA! Bongga! Bato-bato sa langit ang tamaan ay wag magalit!

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  • #indiemovies
  • #lessons
  • #lol
  • #movies
  • #opinion
  • #insecurity
  • #insecurity kills
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About

I’m a normal teenager dreaming of becoming the leading journalist in the future. Join me as we discover the truth and the true beauty of life here in THE FACT OF LIFE! _________________________________________ _________________________________________ I love discussing issues with my friends. I talk a lot, I think I can’t live a minute without talking. I like reading books which deals with the fact of life. I read informative books dealing with public speaking, English mastery, journalism and lexicon of leadership. I read fictional books too. _________________________________________ Mark Angelo Abaigar Roma

Create Your Badge _________________________________________ I eat a lot, that’s my hobby. If a normal guy eats three times a day, I eat five times a day. I always have this “good appetite”. I always see to it that the people around me will laugh every time I blow my punch lines off. I love joking about public figures that are very controversial. _________________________________________ I love emceeing. I love hosting. I love public speaking. _________________________________________ I’m a person who encourages others to excel and to give their best in everything they do. I challenge my colleagues to be better in their works. I listen to other people’s idea and consolidate them to come up with brainstorming thoughts. I fight for what is right. I am a person with integrity and I really battle for my views and opinions no matter what it takes. _________________________________________ I defend my friends when they’re right but turn them out when they’re on the wrong side. I respect the diversity of religions and beliefs. I respect the different sensibilities of every individual. I respect gender preference and accept it wholeheartedly. I love being a Filipino and I’m proud of it. I love my country as much as I love myself. I don’t drink liquors. I don’t smoke. But I can go to parties depending on my mood and schedule. I’m friendly. I mingle with different types of people having different personalities. I love to discuss different things with my friends personally or even in a phone conversation. __________________________________________________________________________________ PROFILE : Mark Angelo Abaigar Roma was born to Danilo Felizarta Roma, Phil. Navy and Nelida Abaigar Roma, a businesswoman on January 30, 1994, 17 years of age, incoming freshman who will be taking up Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication in Far Eastern University Manila, Philippines. _________________________________________ He first started writing when he was in 3rd grade in elementary way back 2003 in Sampaloc Elementary School, Sampaloc, Tanay Rizal, focusing into editorial writing, copy reading and headline writing and photojournalism. He continued his work as a staff of the school paper until 4th grade when his family decided to reside in Samar following his father’s area assignment as member of the Philippine Navy. _________________________________________ Due to his passion in writing and journalism, he joined the official publication of the school where he transferred, “The Southernan” of Wright II Central Elementary School, where he started joining press conferences and writing competitions making him a Regional qualifier for Editorial Writing English in the year 2006. He was then recruited as a news reporter and was assigned to cover the national news of the radio broadcasting team of Samar Division, at which he discovered his desire and for broadcast journalism. Angelo graduated in elementary in the year 2007 at WIICES and awarded as 3rd honorable mention. _________________________________________ He was then enrolled in Wright National High School as freshman in the year 2007 where he continued his love for writing and this time, with broadcast journalism, specifically in radio broadcasting. _________________________________________ He started as a contributor in the school paper “Ang Wrightenian” writing editorials, sports news and local news. He was chosen among student journalists to compete for the Division Schools Press Conference where he was the only 1st year among the journalists sent to compete. _________________________________________ “The conference, which I’ve attended with my colleagues in high school set the fire ablaze and opened many opportunities for my passion in writing”, Roma said in an interview. “That was a different environment compared to that of elementary, you’ll see critical thinkers and dedicated student writers”, added Roma. _________________________________________ Despite of being young and new to the environment, Mark Angelo Roma was elected as the President of the Samar Editors Guild and battled with writers from different schools all over Samar. _________________________________________ During his 2nd year in high school, he was promoted as the editor-in-chief of the school paper “Ang Wrightenian”, he joined the DSPC and bagged awards in the different fields of journalism. _________________________________________ During his 3rd year in high school, he was re-elected as the President of the Division Schools Press Writers Association, on the same year, he garnered awards both in the division and regional level of contests. _________________________________________ “I describe my senior year as the best among the rest. It was an epic adventure”, remarked Roma when asked about his senior year. _________________________________________ He was elected as the President of the Supreme Student Government of WNHS and attended the Division Election of SSGs where he was voted by the majority to represent Samar Division in the Regional Elections as the Samar Division Federation of SSGs President. _________________________________________ He was sent to Palo, Leyte to represent Samar Division where he was also elected as the Vice-President for the whole Region VIII, the Eastern Visayas Region. _________________________________________ He attended various trainings and seminar-workshops on both journalism and leadership on that same year and series of competitions in the different academic fields like Science Quiz Bee, Research (Life Science Category) and many more. He attended the 8th National Leadership Training for Student Government Officers (NLTSGO) held on September of 2010, Teachers Camp Baguio City where he served as the National Campaign Manager under the CHECK Party. After the said training, he headed off back to Samar to work as campus journalist. _________________________________________ He was assigned to supervise the broadcasting team of WNHS of that same year where he was tasked to lead the team as the news anchor prior to the conduct of the DSPC where their school hosted the said annual competition of budding journalists. Roma bagged awards in the different fields and some of these awards are as follows: 1st place Extemporaneous Speaking Contest 2nd place Radio Broadcasting and Scriptwriting 2010 Best Broadcast Voice Award 4th place Editorial Writing 2nd place Journalism Quiz Bee He joined the Regional Schools Press Conference where thousands of student writers were gathered to compete for their journalistic skills. The said contest was hosted by Leyte National High School, Tacloban City Division. _________________________________________ During the awarding ceremony, Roma won 5th place for Online Journalism and 2nd place for Journalism Quiz Bee. _________________________________________ RSPC is just one out of many contests wherein Roma bagged awards. When asked as to who inspired him to enter the world of journalism and to excel in academics, this was his answer: “Actually, there is one person who really inspired me to become a better student leader and writer, she is the former head of ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs, now working as Author-in-residence of Centre for Political Violence and Terrorism Research in Singapore, a former CNN reporter, none other than Ms. Maria Ressa, who was also hailed as the 2010 Sexiest Woman Alive In the Phillpines by Esquire Magazine in the latter part of 2010”. _________________________________________ “I was inspired by the way Ms. Ressa approached her work as a leader of such a multi-platform news organization, she was one of the persons behind the Standard Ethics and Manual of ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs”, Roma added. _________________________________________ “Her NO TO CORRUPTION CAMPAIGN really made her extraordinary. She combined traditional journalism and new media to make a more sophisticated type of broadcasting. Indeed, Ms. Maria Ressa is a great leader and an inspiration to budding journalists like me”, Roma remarked. _________________________________________ When asked about his expectations and thoughts now as he is about to enter college, “I believe that this is not the end of my journey, my long perilous journey, instead I’m only beginning. As I enter the college life, I know I have opened another door and unleashed another chapter of my life”. _________________________________________ “I’m in a whole new world, I will have a new environment, new school, new classmates, new courses, new professors, new sets of friends and I expect to meet people having different thoughts and personalities. I expect to acquire technical knowledge on journalism and the fields related to it and most importantly to gain more life-learning lessons”, Roma said. _________________________________________ “I stick to God, no matter what. I believe that everything happens for a good reason. I believe that there is no such key manufacturer who will produce locks without keys, so much like to problems, God will never give us problems if there’s no solution for it…” _________________________________________ Mark Angelo graduated in Wright National High School last April 8, 2011 and awarded as the Class Valedictorian of Batch 2011 with various awards in the field of leadership, journalism and academics. ________________________________________