The Greatest Showman Movie Review for School Project

 

The Greatest Showman 

The greatest show on Earth, yet it's never enough, Never! Never! ♪♫

Every human being with dreams always aims for success; we tend to sacrifice everything without becoming aware that a part of us has been taken away. However, most of us want to fit in for them to be accepted by society, and that actions have caused a lot more damage to their aspects of life. "The Greatest Showman" reminds us to dream, show benevolence and focus on what truly matters.

The musical film follows the story of Phineas Taylor Barnum, a 19th-century entertainer with a sense of fascination with his remarkable life, but at the expense of its intriguing real-life story. In the early 1800s, P.T. Barnum longed to be accepted by the preeminent crust of society as he was a son working with his tailor father, Philo. They both arrived at the home of Mr. Hallett and his daughter Charity Hallett; as they are working for them, young P.T. Barnum falls for Hallett's daughter and marries Charity after they were reunited as adults. Barnum marries Charity and lives a humble life with two beautiful daughters. Charity is contented, yet Barnum craves more success in life. After trying his hands at various jobs, Barnum turns to show business to indulge his limitless imagination, rising from nothing to create Barnum's American Museum, featuring various wax figures. However, ticket sales are slow, so his daughters, Caroline, and Helen suggest showcasing something "alive." The persevering family then adds unique performers called "freaks," featuring eye-catchy musical numbers, exotic performers, and daring acrobatics, such as the bearded lady and dwarf man. However, this garners excellent attendance, protests, and poor reviews from a well-known critic Gordon Bennett, soon naming it the Barnum & Bailey "Circus." Barnum partners his business with Philip, and with his partnership, soon adored by the world, as a famous singer Jenny Lind agrees to tour America with him as his manager. Barnum's sensational circus soon takes the world to become the greatest show on Earth. 

Hugh Jackman plays the intriguing real-life story of Phineas Taylor Barnum with his strong will character that made the audience have high expectations towards the movie itself. Portraying the story of a historic showman is going to be met with high expectations. The same goes for her wife, Charity Barnum, which Michelle Williams played. She played the role very gracefully, with all the songs and dances together with his husband were flawlessly performed. Zac Efron played the role of Philip Carlyle, a fictional character, and Zendaya as Anne Wheeler. They were fantastic during their aerial stunts same goes with their vocals as they sang "Rewrite the Stars," and their chemistry was there. Rebecca Ferguson as Jenny Lind and Keala Settle as Lettie Luz (bearded woman) made me goosebumps every time they sang; hearing their voice was out of this world. Overall, the characters are so indefatigable and marvelous that it's impossible to hate. They successfully gave the audience shades of emotions that it is impossible not to get invested.

I appreciate the production, choreography, songwriters, and all the people who are behind the camera. However, the film bothers me for the reason that The Greatest Showman was whitewashed; it is historically inaccurate. The controversial success history of Barnum was that he grew rich by exploiting his era's culture of racial subjugation and enslavement for his personal gain. Despite its criticisms, the audiences embraced the film seeing that its displays a lighthearted expression of joy. Not to mention, The Greatest Showman soundtrack hit N0. 1 on the Billboard charts after four weeks and became the best-selling soundtrack for the year 2018.

As they have said, any art form always creates a critical message to communicate. The musical film positions itself as a story celebrating diversity, humanity, and the importance of embracing all kinds of every living thing from its shapes, sizes, and color as equals. It presents positive lessons without being controversial: don't judge people by their backgrounds; always follow your heart because it will lead to success. To quote Barnum's phrase, 'the noblest art is making people happy'.

The movie is rated PG, and it is not suitable for children under eight years old, knowing that there are some disturbing scenes wherein it shows sexual references, alcohol, drugs, and other substances, nudity, and sexual activity. Some intense moments and content could scare younger viewers. Parents must discuss the ethics of having animals perform in circuses and some non-intentional usage of terms such as calling the unique people' freak', but this is how some people use it.  

The Greatest Showman is something I could watch repeatedly and never get tired of it. I give this movie from a scale-out of 1-5: 4.3/5 

Dave S. Deguiñon is a determined senior high school student from the Asian College of Technology- IS, studied there for 14 years and is taking up Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) as her strand. In her leisure time, graphite painting, dancing, and surfing on social media are her hobbies. diserydavedeguinon.blogspot.com

THE LETTER OF EMOTIONS

San Francisco helped Michael to show off who he really is. San Francisco is full of men and women, both straight and gay, who don't consider sexuality in measuring the worth of another human being. Michael sent a letter to his Mama to let her know that he's different, that he is gay. He no longer has to lie to his Mama yet with that letter, her mama knows him more and the people there taught him how to value truth.

I feel proud of Michael for not everyone can open up to their parents about what they feel and who truly they are. Michael got his courage to do what is right even though it took him time to cover himself to his Mama. I also felt bad for him knowing that he hid his sexuality from his mama for a long time. Michael pretended so that he can get out of his Mama's reaction. People who hid their homosexuality out of fear should put a stop to it knowing the fact that we can't get away with judgemental people. But actually, I can't blame Michael for not telling his sexuality easily to his mama, because we also have that in our minds that we need a perfect time and we need to get enough courage so that we can stand by our own feet and ignore what would be their reaction. We can also relate to other types of experiences or problems in our lives.

 People who hide their true sexuality are quite common now. They do this because they are afraid of what would be the reaction of the people who surround them. They have witnessed how society could downgrade or belittle a person with different sexuality. Narrow-minded people forget that they are also human beings, that they have feelings, they have a mind, and as well as they have a heart. As I can see, having homosexuality may be really difficult because people have different mindsets and different beliefs. Mostly gay people had open up to their family yet they just get rejected and disowned. That's the reason why they are pretending from the outside even though they are not comfortable and true. They are not toxic instead those narrow-minded are the toxic ones, you don't have to hurt someone's feelings to make your opinion voiced out nor contented.

 The LGBT community is getting larger and now I am also glad that the people are slowly accepting them and adapting to the changes that are currently happening. We must learn to love and accept them, after all, we live the same life, we breathe the same air, we die and have the same skeleton for sure. So better treat everyone fairly give them the amount of respect so that you can also earn one. No matter how wealthy and great you are how you treat people ultimately tells all. Even Pope Francis said that "God made you like this and he loves you" And with this, the LGBT Community feels welcomed and loved in the Catholic Church. Just like how the Pope did, we must also learn to accept how they feel.

"LOVE is LOVE" as you say this word it actually holds a lot of emotions. If you feel that your different, don't make it a hindrance to put an end to what you love. Fight for it. As long as you're not hurting someone nor violating things. Love is Free and love is Peace so keep your feet on the ground, but let your heart soar as high as it will. Don't be afraid to speak the truth because at the end it will always come out yet you do it before it afters you.

Family Day 2020

Family Day 2020 was the BEST knowing the fact that this is gonna be my last Family day here at ACT. For twelve years since nursery up until now, ACT gave me a home where in they teach children not just how to learn, read and write but also they taught me how to love, present and let your heart speak inside and outside the campus, and they also gave me good manners that I am bringing in a daily basis. Asian College of Technology value this event that even some family contributed personally to achieve it's goal in which every student's family will enjoy this gathering.

For the year 2020 the family day's theme was "tribal" as it strengthen traditions here at the Philippines and so that it will match Senior Santo Nino's celebration for Sinulog. Each level are assigned different tribal groups and booths were designed natively.

Colorful booths gave radiance to the place and people's faces. The activities were also fun and full of prizes. The school's tradition is having competitions through per level dance presentation, t-shirt design contest, booth contest and etc. Being a dancer since the dance competition was created, it was a whole lot of tirednes and fun because another memories will be kept. And yes, we still got the title as the champions for four years straight already.

After dinner, some families didn't went home yet for they've awaited the next activity "Raffles". Everyone was hoping that their name will be mentioned so that they can bring home one of the prizes. Basically I also got one, I brought five kilo of rice as I went home.

As a grade 10 student  a part of me felt something sad because I have already imagined what my grade 11 would be without my friends anymore. ACT gave me a home and a family. I will surely cherish those memories and share them to my future family.

CAT SURVIVAL CAMP: ARAW NG PAGKAKAISA

Marami talaga tayong ibat ibang matutunan sa ating pag laki. Ang ating konting kaisipan ay nadagdagan ng mga impormasyon at mga aral na nagsilbing naglililok sa atin bilang isang tao. Kaya kapag sinabing camping ay talaga bang gusto ko sumali sa mga gawain na ganyan dahil talagang ito ay nag tuturo pa satin ng mga leksyon na hindi lamang sa loob ng eskwelahan matutunan kundi magagamit o matutunan mong aral na ito sa pangkabuhayan. Hindi dapat din natin pagkawalan ang oportunidad na ito dahil isa itong malaking tsyansa na makakapag dagdag at makapag bago ng pananaw mo sa buhay. Ang CAT Survival Camp ay naganap noong Enero 11-12, 2020 naging isang malaking tulong tong camp na ito dahil nakakasasabi talaga ako na nasusubukan mo talaga ang mga bagay na akala mo di mo makaya. Magiging salita lang yon kapag di ka talaga sumusubok ng bago at sa totoo lang ay napakasaya ning araw na iyon. Nakita ko talaga kung paano ang isang tao o ang kaklase ko lumaban para lang malagpasan ang mga hamon na kailangan namin lagpasan para matapos ang araw na yon.

 Ang camping ay nag iinvolve talaga ng critical thinking at diskarte maliban sa physical pain at emotional pain. Kailangan din natin maging matino sa ating mga aksyon. Bago tayo kumilos ay dapat nating pagisipan muna dahil alam natin na ang pagsisisi ay wala sa unahan kung di nasa hulihan. 

Sa totoo lang kailangan mo talaga ng kaagapay sa buhay kaya mabuti nalang nandoon ang aking platoon para maipahiwatig nila na hindi lang ako nagiisa. Bilang isang lider hindi ko magagawa at makukuha ang ang isang napakalaking karangalan kung saan ang "Best Leader" kung wala ang tulog sa aking platoon. Hindi rin namin makaya kung hindi kami nagtulungan sa isa't- isa. Kaya kahit napakadami na ng problema ay kailangan ko pa din ipakita sa platoon ko na kaya ko pa, nagseseryoso ako at gagawin ko ang makakaya ko para malaman nila na ang ginagawa namin ay hindi lang pala isang laro. Para rin masunod nila ang aking mga ginagawa. Nakita ko sa platoon ko kung gaano sila nag hirap sa camp kaya maligaya akong nagmamalaki sa platoon ko kahit ano man ang mangyari o kahit hindi man nakita sa iba ang kanilang paghihirap. Dahil sa camp ay mas lalo kaming nagkaisa at mas lalo ko silang na kita isa't- isa simula pag una hanggang sa camp na nagbago at may mga malaking natutunan ang aking mga ka members.

 Nakita ko sa lahat ng mga CAT campers kung gaano nila ipinagmalaki ang kanilang platoon sa pamamagitan na gusto nila malampos at makamit ang hamon. Gusto ko rin magbigay ng pasasalamat sa mga commanders at commandant sa walang tulogang pag hahanda para lang masiyahan kami sa kaganapan na iyon. Ang natutunan ko sa camp ay may mga problema talaga sa buhay at talagang malalagpasan lang yan sa tamang panahon dahil bawat isang tao, bawat isang problema na dinadala, ay may nakalaang oras para itoy maging payapa at malulutas. Iba't ibang tao kaya magkaiba namang istorya sa buhay. Malupit man ang mundo ngunit sa buhay kailangan tayong madiskarte, kailangan natin matutuong lumaban hindi lang hangang sa salita kundi gawin din natin sa kilos para makakamit talaga ang gustong ibig kamtin.

 Marami man ang nag bago ngunit masasabing teknolohiya rin ang kasangkot nito, kaya kailangan din natin matuto magpakatao, pahalagahan ang mga oras na malalakas pa ang ating mga buto para may maibigay tayong magandang deperensya sa ating iisang mundo.

Bakit Tayo Nanghuhusga ng Tao Sa Kapwa ESP 10

Bakit Tayo Nanghuhusga ng Tao Sa Kapwa

by: Dave S. Deguinon

Karamihan sa mga tao ngayon ay mapanghusga ayon lamang sa kanilang nakikita. Nanghuhusga sila agad- agad kahit hindi nila alam ang totoong kwento ng bawat panig. Karamihan din sa ating lipunan ngayon ay makasarili at wala silang pakealam sa niraramdaman ng kapwa tao.


Sa ating henerasyon ngayon, ang opinyon ko kung ano ang puno kung bakit marami ang mapanghusga na tao ay dahil sa "social media". Dito tayo nakakakita kung ano-anong mga bagay na kung saan nakakapagpanakit rin ng ibang tao dahil may mga sukat na tayo sa ating pananaw kung ano dapat ang isang tao. Kaya dito rin nagsisimula ang pagiging selosa at di pagkakontento sa sarili, kasi kinokumpara natin ang ating sarili base sa palagi nating nakikita sa social media. Nanghuhusga tayo dahil sa aminin man o sa hindi, naseselos o naninibugho tayo. May iba rin na gumagawa ng fake accounts para lang makapansira ng ibang tao at dahil din yan sa ayaw nating malamangan.

Para din makapanira ng tao ayon sa kanilang panguhusga, marunong na din sila gumawa ng mga maling istorya. Sa ating panghuhusga nakakadulot ito ng depresyon sa ibang tao kasi may ibang salita na nakakapansakit na habang buhay mo itatatak sa utak at puso mo na para bang paulit ulit dadaloy sa isip mo yung mga masasakit na salita nila . Kadalasan din natin manghusga dahil ayaw din nating mauhan ng istorya.


Kaya bago tayo manghusga siguraduhin mo muna kung ani ang kanyang dinadaanan at kung ikaw rin ay perpekto. Mas mabuti nalang kung ikaw mismo ang nakakaalam sa iyong masamang opinyon kesa ikalat mo pa. Huwag kang humusga kung ikaw naman din ay kahusgahusga. Matuto rin tayo mag bigay ng konsedirasyon sa mga niraramdaman ng kapwa.

BLOG ENGLISH 10.3

"WHAT YOU LEARN AT PLAY YOU'LL CARRY THEM THROUGH LIFE"

by Jeanille B. Cogtas

I strongly agree with this quote because you learn through your life experiences. A person literally starts gaining knowledge at the beginning of his/her childhood. 

When we were young a playground seems to be a wonderful place for us to enjoy, you can run around, laugh out loud and make some friends. It surely does excites us. Not only when a child gets hurt or stumbles in the play, then the child starts to cry. With that situation, there are 3 ways a person or a child could possibly do. It is to "stand up, cure the wound and continue to play" or "stand up, cure the wound and lesson learned". Lastly, it is to "stand up, cure the wound, lesson learned and continue to play". You can choose one of those three solutions depending on what situation you're into.

My parents allowed me to experience new things that I, myself thought I couldn't do but being a newbie of that certain activity made a ladder for me to flourish and use that to improve or gain more knowledge and skills. Same also there at school, I tried new category of activities just like radio broadcasting, poster making and etc. but I lost at first but it's still a good start because when you win and felt easy doing it as first-timer you've never been challenged through failure and you can't actually realize what's the best way for you to improve. 

As a kid you may think that a playground is only for playing but little did we know, we now realized that it gives us lessons. The playground serves as our training field for real-life happenings and problems. The best self-defense is our knowledge. What your experiencing right now will help you in the long run. Even the simplest work can make the difficult ones easy in the future.

One of the famous person we know which I can say that he can relate to this quote is Colonel Sanders, who owns the world's largest fast-food chicken chain, Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC). His life back then was gloomy. He lost his father at the age of 5 and he was responsible for feeding and taking care of his siblings. At age 17 he already lost four jobs and at the age of 18, he got married. but then his wife left him together with his daughter. At an early age, Colonel held down numerous jobs, including streetcar conductor, railroad fireman, insurance salesman, and farmer. He also joined the army but got washed away. He became a cook and a dishwasher in a small cafe. At the age of 40, he runs a service station at Kentucky, in fact, he also feeds hungry travelers. He retired at the age of 65 and got a cheque from the Govt. for $105. He felt that the govt. is saying that he couldn't provide for himself and Colonel felt giving up. He decided to commit suicide because he failed too much. He sat under a tree and wrote his will, but instead, he wrote what he would accomplished with his life. There was one thing he could do better than anyone than he knew and that was how to cook. So he bought and fried up some chicken using his own recipe and went door to door to sell them to his neighbors. He became a millionaire at the age of 85.

It made me realize that all the sufferings I'm encountering right now will help me in the future. I may think that it's not good for me anymore because it's draining or exhausting me out, but time will surely make me realize that I should trust the process and don't think that life is that hard. Because the more you think and complain, the more it gets harder until you can't move on. Your simple skills can help you as long as you have determination. What I also learned is that your life also depends on your attitude.

The Iliad and Odyssey; The bloodshed of Greeks and Trojans

The Chaotic Beauty 

Helen of Sparta;
 Most beautiful woman

The Trojan war is a mythological battle. It was a battle between the people of Greece and the people of the city of troy. The gods and goddesses were always bickering. Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite wanted to know who was the fairest out of them. Prince Paris of Troy had been chosen to give the golden apple to the fairest goddess. 

Aphrodite said to Paris to give her the golden apple. She said she would give him, Helen.  the most beautiful woman. Immediately Paris gave Aphrodite the golden apple and Aphrodite then kidnapped Helen.

Iliad

Achilles is exceptional he has everything you'd want to expect for a warrior. He is brave, loyal, strong, and confident. He is the son of the sea nymph Thetis and mortal named Peleus. 

 

Achilles

The war began 10 years ago when Helen of Sparta was stolen away by the Trojan Prince Paris. Troy, besieged by King Agamemnon and his Greek army. The stubborn king offends the Greeks' best warrior, Achilles by claiming his spoil of war the maiden Briseis. Achilles leaves the battlefield, honor affronted. So Achilles' mother Thetis asks Zeus to let the Trojans have the upper hand to show the Greeks they need her son. There's a truce although Paris a lover, not a warrior is almost killed in a duel with Helen's husband. Heading into battle, Trojan champion Hector says an emotional goodbye to his wife and child. The fighting continued, spurred on by the Gods, and the Trojans are winning. Achilles still refuses to fight, but the Greeks know their rivals fear him. So his best friend Patroclus tries to fool the Trojans by wear Achilles' armor, yet he is killed in battle by Hector.  Achilles got furious and he vows revenge wearing his newly fashioned armor by Hephaestus, the blacksmith god. He then re-enters the battle and slays Hector. Still incensed Achilles defiles Hectors' corpse. This angers Zeus and he helps Hector's father Priam to find Achilles and beg for Hector's body. Priam reminds Achilles of his own father an the two weep together, mourning the vagaries of war. And the story ends with Hector's funeral and mourning at Troy 

Odyssey

Odysseus

The Odyssey starts with a nymph, a King and the aftermath of war at Troy. It has been a decade since Odysseus left for his home Ithaca after the Trojan War. For 7 years he's been ensnared by the nymph Calypso, but he's pining for his wife Penelope and son Telemachus. The goddess Athena is rather a fan of Odysseus. She persuades her father Zeus to compel Calypso to free him. 

He's been gone for 20 years feared dead and Penelope's fending off 108 suitors. She says she'll marry one when she finishes her weaving. Telemachus searches for new but, meanwhile, a higher power plots his father's downfall. The sea god Poseidon really dislikes Odysseus. And Odysseus is left stranded once more in Scheria.  But Odysseus entrances his host, the Phaeacians, with tales of his Odyssey and his many escapes from, the cyclops Polyphemus, the sorceress Circe, the sirens, the supernatural Scylla and the whirlpool of Charybdis. And the reward of his stirring story is going back home.

Penelope

As he went home,  Odysseus needs to stay incognito. Ever helpful, Athena turns him into a beggar and reunited with his son they celebrate by agreeing Penelope's suitors must die. The fair Penelope arranges a competition she'll marry whoever can string Odysseus's huge bow. The suitors lose more than a contest. Odysseus is home, and Ithaca is his again. Athena celebrates, Poseidon doesn't. Odysseus is in the clear and ready for life with Penelope

It was also mentioned that the Trojans had big walls protecting them from the Greeks. The Greeks then made a wooden horse and gave it to the Trojans. The Trojans took the horse inside their walls. They thought the horse was a surrender gift. But inside the horse were the Greeks. While the Trojans slept the Greeks came out and defeated the Trojans.

In life, you should be careful owing to the fact that there are a lot a trickster in this world. You may think that the person who's attached to you will always be there. You don't know that one day the person will use all your weaknesses. So better be an observant and always be courageous  even if you only got yourself

References:

• reekmythology.com/Myths/The_Myths/Trojan_War/trojan_war.html
• https://www.ancient.eu/Trojan_War/
• https://www.greekmyths-greekmythology.com/trojan-war-myth/
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trojan_War

Adam and Eve; The Tree of Knowledge

The temptation of the forbidden fruit

The man was purely made by mud and God made him Adam. And since Adam felt lonely even if he was given everything, he was alone, nothing that God has created could be partnered. So God made Eve out of his rib. 

Adam and Eve being ashamed

As the snake tempts Eve to eat the forbidden fruit, even if they were told by God in the first place that they should stay away from the tree of knowledge. Yet Eve still took the forbidden fruit and let Adam taste it after her. The next thing, they were asleep out of its emptiness and were awakened as they heard a voice coming from the above. They got tricked by the snake and now they got quilty for not obeying the rule. Now they were given consequences in which they will leave the garden of Eden and they will work hard for a living, suffer and grow their own food from the soil of the earth. That they should take care of themselves for they now know what is right and wrong and lastly, they will die.

As we all know, think before you do an action since regret always comes from the last. Temptation itself is not a sin, but being tempted in that particular situation makes it a sin. Temptation comes from anywhere and anyone, yet having a strong faith makes you a winner a single act can really do create a big impact on all. We should be contented of what we have and even if you have everything, we should not take it as an advantage to do 

It's normal to be curious that's why we ask someone for answers, but too much curiosity could lead to troubles. So the best thing we could do is just to observe things. Knowing that you should abide by the word of God or by someone, you should do your best for they have trust in you.

The Theogony of Hesiod; The power and the inhumane act

Surviving a terrible solution

Kronus was terrified that he will be overthrown by one of his children after Gaia narrates the prophecy. And yet, Kronus solved this by partaking his children one by one. Gaia on the other hand, gave Kronos' children for him to eat even if it's alive but little did Kronos know before Gaia lend the fifth child, Zeus, she replaced him with a rock.

These types of actions are insane for a father to do unreal things to his children. Power over blood is the only thing that Kronos has applied to the story. Power makes us greedy to the point we're obsessed which makes us want to possess or reign without any mercy to the people. The fear of losing his throne made him out his knowledge, that he was already eating his own bloodline.

Even until now, there are some countries or states wherein they legalized cannibalism. Humans to animals or vice versa is a common thing, but human eating to its the same kind should not be allowed.

Sometimes we do have to accept things we can't have. There is no permanent in life because the only permanent here is change. Don't get too easily be furious on things, give yourself a peace of mind. You can change your path but your life is like a book and it has already been written. You might get some twist but it'll end up the same as what the book tells. We should give space on things we supposed to not own nor disturb someone's business yet, just focus on your own matters in life.

Judgement of Paris: Aphrodite, Hera and Athena

The story Iliad and the Oddesy has offered a lot of lives. Ancient people were brutal to the point that on a battlefield life should be sacrificed. The judgement of Paris in which Aphrodite was hungry to own the title is somewhat the same as today. Some girls are too famished to be recognized that they have the "beauty", to the extent that they'll do anything just like what Aphrodite did. They buy makeup products just for them to be attractive, they wear kinky outfits for them to look appealing and easy on the eye.

 What Aphrodite did just for her to own the apple was to grant Paris' longing wish in which he would have the love of his life, Helen. Even if Helen has a husband already.

Of course, knowing that your wife has been taken away, you would do anything just for you to get your wife back. Even if it would hurt many. You'll be willing to sacrifice everything for the person you love. 

For me, you don't need to buy some beauty enhancers for you to be called gorgeous. Because today, only a few have captivating souls that are out of this world. It's hard to find charming attitudes and charismatic personalities. Seeing that they have these three, they should've been unusual and rare so better approach someone who have these.

Is Trojan War a Fallacy or a Factuality?

War shows us to be strong than we ever thought we would be, it tests our mental, physical, emotional, spiritual and other aspects that are required in a trial. There are no winners in a war unless there is a survivor, so you need to be all out on the battlefield. You have to sacrifice something for you to live. Beyond changes may have been created a war. Some people who are under with that situation doesn't have any choice than to fight in the battle



The Greek poet Homer was born sometime between the 12th and 8th centuries BC, possibly somewhere on the coast of Asia Minor. He is famous for the epic poems The Iliad and The Odyssey, which have had an enormous effect on Western culture, but very little is known about their alleged author. Scholars believed that behind the stories that were tackled, there must be a grain of historical truth. A journalist named Charles Malaren was a believer he is a journalist and a geologist. Malaren was the first one to publish a detailed topographical study of the place named Hisarlik, which is derived from the Turkish word "fortress". Before he could explore any further, during that time the Crimean War broke. After the war has ended, he began to survey the site, but he lacked the funds for excavation. But then an archeologist Heinrich Schliemann came in. Heinrich excavated since he was eager to find the ancient city. He dug all the way to the base of the hill, and there he found a lot of precious artifacts. Heinrich took the credit for the discovery. But they later realized that the mound has consisted of 9 cities. And scholars still dispute whether the Trojan War as described by Homer ever happened. Yet the evidence is strong enough that UNESCO has labeled Hislark the archeological site of Troy.



Life has given us challenges and it has no choices, it goes out to anybody. So for you to solve this you just need to see it from different angles. You don't need to plant hatred from yourself because it won't help you, instead, you should convert your problems into a stepping stone for you to become a strong person. We want to live in peace so we must not create chaos. Let the right thing rule and be an ideal model this world needs. And yes indeed, big matters come from small points.


We don't actually know if the Trojan War is real or not but it left us lessons, we should always think first before doing some insane stuff that could lead everyone including yourself in danger. It's normal to create mistakes but we should repent in facing the consequences.

District Meet Dance Sports; Unang Hataw at Ningning ng Gintong Medalya

(ang larawang ito ay kinuha ni Tiffany Sta. Cruz)

Naging bahagi ang Asian College of Technology sa ikalawang araw ng pagdiriwang sa District Meet 2019 para sa paligsahan ng Dance Sports. Ito ang kinaunahang kategoryang laro na sinalihan ng ACT at ito’y nagkaroon nang isang mabungad at mahusay na kompetesyon. Naging isang magandang simula din ito nang sumali ang ACT sa patimpalak para sa Dance Sports District Meet.

(ang larawang ito ay kinuha ni Tiffany Sta. Cruz)

Kinonsidera ang Dance sports na isang pampalakasan dahil ang mga katangian nito ay binubuo ng pisikal na lakas, liksi, koordinasyon, tibay, disiplina, pagtutulungan ng kanyang kasamahan, istilo at interpretasyon sa musika. Ang mga mananayaw ay dapat pagsamahin ang pang atleta sa sining upang makakagawa ng isang tunay na kaakit- akit na pagganap sa entablado. May mga panuntunan din ang dance sports kung saan, bawal magkaroon nang kabigat bigat na make up sa babae, at pati na rin sa alituntunin nang kanilang kasuotan.

(ang larawang ito ay kinuha ni Tiffany Sta. Cruz)

Sa araw ng ika dalawamput anim ng Septyembre, sinimulan ang paligsahan sa mabuting pagdalo sa Senior High School Principal na si Dr Francisca Tomarong Uy, para sa isang mainit at masalamuhang pagbati sa mga hurado at sa ibat- ibang paaralan na dumapo at sumali sa patimpalak. Sinundan ito sa pagpapahayag sa mga hurado para sa paligsahan at gayundin ang pag pasok sa mga kandedato upang masimulan ang kompetesyon. May dalawang kategorya ang paligsahan na ito, ang elementarya at ang sekundaryo na kung saan may tatlong dyanra ang Dance Sports, ang Latin, Latin American at Modern Standard. Mas marami ang sumali sa kategoryang Latin American at dito rin matatagpuan ang apat na uri na hinigi sa mga hurado, at ito ay ang Chacha, Samba, Rumba at Jive. Ang mga mag-aaral na sumabak sa paligsahan sa kategoryang Elementaya ay sina Aaron Isaiah Capos at si Aisha Alyasyu na nasa ika apat na baitang. Sa sekundaryo sa Junior Highschool ay sina Alexis Reuel Balongag at si Anne Pauline Tan na nasa ikawalong baitang. Sa Senior High School naman ay sina Lexter Carias at Lovely Beth.

(ang larawang ito ay kinuha ni Tiffany Sta. Cruz)

Naging isang mahirap na hamon ang pinagdaanan ng mga dance sporters dahil naka bilad sila sa init ng maraming minuto habang sumasayaw at nagbibigay todo upang makuha ang parangal upang papatungo na sila para sa Division Meet 2019, sapagka’t sa ACT school ground ito naganap. Inumpisahan ito sa Latin American-chacha na may kabilang na tatlong kalahok at sinundan din ito ng mga kalahok sa sekudaryo. Sakabila naman sina Aaron at Aisha ay naghahanda na sa kanilang sayaw dahil sila lang ang magrerepresenta sa Talisay District 2 para sa Division Meet 2019. Lahat nang mata ng mga tao ay nasa kanila pati na rin sa mga hurado. Parang naging isang intermission ito dahil wala silang ibang kalaban kung di ang init lamang. Ang unang sayaw nila sa kayang pares ay chacha, sinundan ng samba at pagkatapos ay jive. Sabi nga ni Aaron “hindi ako kinabahan sa kompetasyon, ngunit kinabahan ako dahil napakaraming tao at ang mga mata nila’y nasa aming dalawa lang” Ang unang dance sport na sinalihan ni Aaron ay nung ACT Intramurals 2018 at nakuha rin niya ang golden na medalya.

(ang larawang ito ay kinuha ni Tiffany Sta. Cruz)

Sinundan din sila sa sekundaryo na may tatlong kalahok, dalawa mula sa Asian College of Technology at ang isa naman ay nag mula sa Montery School. Mas mabigat din itong pagsubok dahil nag-uunahan din sila sa isa pang kalahok habang sumasayaw sa init ng araw, at pinapakita nila ang ensaktong expresyon sa mukha habang sumasayaw sa dyanra ng Latin American. Sina Alexis Balongag at Anne Pauline Tan (Junior High School) ay nakakuha ng tansong medalya (3^rd place) at ang taga Monterey School naman ay nakakuha ng pilak na medalya (2^nd place), habang ang nakakuha ng gintong medalya (1^st place) ay nag mula parin sa ACT Senior Highschool na sina Lovely Beth Villoria at si Lexter Carias. Hindi din inakala ng mga Asianistas na ang pares sa Senior High School sa ACT ay kandedato pala sa CVRAA noong 2018, dahil ibang eskwelahan pa raw ang kanilang nirepresenta noong taon na iyon. Nakita talaga na may koordinasyon silang dalawa at parang sanay na sanay na talaga sila sa kanilang mga ginagawa at dahil doon nakuha rin nila ang kanilang gantimpala na kung saan sila ang representante para sa Talisay 2 Division Meet 2019 at gayundin sa mga nakakuha ng medalya. Talagang palaban ang mga Asianistas. Ang sayaw ay tiyak na isang pampalakasan, at sila ay mga nakamamanghang atleta, at pati na rin artista sa sining, Fly High Asianistas! 

-Isinulat ni Dave Deguinon

DESIDERATA ; Happiness

 Happiness comes in different forms and ways, but I believe happiness is just temporary. Just like what Mother Teresa said, that happiness and joy are different. Happiness can also mean a feeling of inner peace. Happiness is a cure or medicine to the soul. Being happy is sometimes limited because there is that part of our mind that if we encounter happiness, maybe there is also a consequence afterward. In our mindset, if we have freedom for sure there is also an exchange. So for me, happiness does not last long unless you know how to balance it. Life does not focus on the positive side but also on the most challenging parts, since there we can learn new things that we thought we can't handle. 

"Do not compare yourself to others; for you may become vain and bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself"This line made me realize that we must be grateful for who we are. If you always see life's misery and you're stuck on always keeping an eye on the negative side, then your heart will always be full of anger. There will be no harmony at all if you always conceive hatred as your partner. Appreciate little things for those who are your source of strength. Be contented and live simply. Don't boast too much in which it's too distracting and maybe it will come to the point where people find it nonsense already. Be humble and be kind, learn to love everything and understand the cycle and the meaning of life, just go with the flow and be positive.

This poem helps me to ease everything. Learn to breathe in and breathe out. Be patient because life takes a step by step process, you can't skip any upcoming struggles because if you tend to skip one, I believe that everything will fall apart. Each obstacle gives a life-changing outcome for us to be a better person. The poem also made me realize how truly life works, it isn't about pleasant rides but also there are always tough ones. But the most important thing is that we must also take a break and be happy, even though happiness takes responsibility.

We should correct our own mistakes, for we are the masters of ourselves. We should learn and fix it and those mistakes will be a lesson that we should not forget so that those lessons will be applied to our upcoming challenges to become a better person. And always have faith in God, for he knows what is he doing for ourselves.  

- By Dave S. Deguinon 

NEPAL’S EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS PLAN

Nepal is a highly disaster-prone country. The country has a fault line at the lower part of Nepal between Indo-Australian plate and Eurasian Plate. The fault is a more likely part of the Alpine- Himalayan Belt because of the place being near the Himalayans and Mt. Everest. Nepal is also known as “the ceiling of the world” because it has 8 out of 10 of the world’s highest mountains. The first in the list is Mount Everest. It is the collision of these plates that has produced the Himalaya Mountains, and with them, there are earthquakes. The epicenter was near the Chinese border between the capital of Kathmandu and Mt. Everest.

For the structure if their buildings, they’re mostly from the Buddha’s period which could be thousands of years ago. The traditional resources were adobe constructions, wooden-framed houses, and rubble stone masonry were the most popular in villages while urban and suburbs were stone or brick masonry which is 20% of reinforced concrete. So that means that 80% of Nepal’s buildings were non-engineered. April 25 earthquake measured 7.8 on the moment magnitude scale, the largest since the 1934 Bihar quake, which measured 8.2 and killed around 10,000 people. Another quake in Kashmir in 2005, measuring 7.6, killed around 80,000 people.

After the earthquake event, ninety-four percent of people have realized the risk of earthquake disaster while more than eighty percent have seriously discussed the potential effect within family and community and identified the need for preparedness at the household and community level

Before and After the Bihar Earthquake

Building structures from Nepal

The reaction-based from the information gathered, we are clearly disturbed because Nepal isn’t ready enough in case there are earthquakes or disasters. Since Nepal is also considered as one of the world’s natural disaster “hotspots” Even the structures of the buildings and houses are made out of adobe construction, wooden framed houses and rubble stone masonry. Nepal is one of the most destructive and life taking scenarios if any quake might happen. Their facilities and structures are not compatible for any trembling that may occur. Nepal has a convergent boundary or also known as a destructive boundary in which it can be so dangerous for the people living. If they won’t strengthen and enhance their facilities, structures, and preparedness, many would suffer their lives, so with that, they should be warned. 

Between the two countries of Nepal and the Philippines, both of them are in poverty but Nepal has lack of facilities for them to improve the structures of their buildings. Nepal was placed literally on top of Alpine-Himalayan Belt while the Philippines is placed around 5 different faults namely The Eastern Philippine Fault, The South of Mindanao Fault, Central Philippine Fault, and the Markina/ Valley Fault System. So, therefore, Nepal gets more intense earthquakes than the Philippines. Nepal also gets least volunteers than the Philippines, their preparedness plan is different from the Philippines. According to our research, five percent of the locals in Nepal only participated in discussions events and think that these types of programs are neither sufficient nor effective. Eighty-five percent of the people have learned about earthquake risk from these media sources. In Nepal they don’t perform or execute in having seminars or discussions, they only tell the civilians what will happen before, during, and after the earthquake. While in the Philippines the NDRRMC hold seminars that discuss and make the civilians perform for them to get to know what will happen before, during and after. They inform what should they prepare if any calamities might happen. The buildings of Nepal are mostly made of stone brick masonry and only 40% of total buildings are made of reinforced concrete, which can withstand an earthquake with better survivability while in the Philippines total percentage of reinforced concrete buildings is considerably higher.

Earthquakes are unpredictable, we individuals wouldn’t even know whether when will that thing happen nor would that be vulnerable one or not. As what individuals would always say, “Best the thing to do is just to be prepared physically and mentally”

We should be prepared anytime because we cannot predict our future. That’s why preparedness should be practiced and must matter to everyone the most so that not only you can save yourself, but if you see someone who needs help, you can lend your hands to grab them. Be alert every time and join any seminars that involve first aid and preparedness so that if there are calamities, you always know what to do and what you shouldn’t do.

Before, Nepal’s earthquake plan regarding on preparedness is not so powerful enough to lessen the casualties since Nepal is also known as one of the poorest country, and they couldn’t afford to make the structures of the buildings strong enough to withstand the tragedy. But now, a new government task force was created to help deal with future earthquakes. The people are now educated across Nepal to perform earthquake drills.

It’s also good since they are planning for the structures of the building that it shouldn’t be the same as before where it can be easily crushed into pieces due to the trembling and movement of the ground that can’t withstand the subduction of the two plates which are the Indo- Australian Plate and Eurasian Plate. 

Reference

The Nepal Earthquake of  25^th April 2015

http://www.coolgeography.co.uk/A-level/AQA/Year%2013/Plate%20Tectonics/Extra_case_studies/Nepal_Earthquake_2015.htm

Nepal Earthquake 2015 – Impact – Immediate response – Long Term Response

\https://www.internetgeography.net/topics/nepal-earthquake-2015/

Disaster Preparedness Pamphlet (Philippines)

https://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/299618/ACS-JCD/Disaster%20Preparedness%20Pamphlet.pdf

Nepal’s Emergency Preparedness Saved Lives In Earthquake Aftermath – UN Health Agency

https://news.un.org/en/story/2015/05/498582-nepals-emergency-preparedness-saved-lives-earthquake-aftermath-un-health-agency

Common Structural And Construction Deficiencies Of Nepalese Buildings

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s41062-016-0001-3?fbclid=IwAR2saCxF1J-gAy2GwqIOPk7018gSZWs9kpaNDDP18aid22bykgcemmDv60I

Field Investigation On The Performance Of Building Structures During April 25, 2015, Gorkha Earthquake In Nepal

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0141029616301626?fbclid=IwAR1l6Ho9rJP1T5X2D-BU74JyRHyeHOJrRPhYe9udU7GNio07m3Bh-6uVMjk

The Science Behind Nepal Earthquakes

https://earthsky.org/earth/the-science-behind-the-nepal-earthquake

Nepal earthquake: Waiting for the complete rupture

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/01/190116115518.htm

Nepal Earthquake: Disaster Risk Reduction Preparation

https://www.usaid.gov/nepal/newsletter/april-june-2015/p02-nepal-earthquake-disaster-risk-reduction-preparation

ROMEO AND JULIET

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FORCE LOVE

I DONT WANNA BE YOU ANYMORE // BILLIE EILISH

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQG4_60-waU

This part is where Juliet's parents attempt forcing Juliet to marry Paris. Despite Juliet does not want to marry Paris Capulet violently threatens Juliet to disown her. Juliet’s parents were angry when Juliet doesn't want to marry Paris, but they didn't know about their secret marriage with Romeo.

THE LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT

NOW UNITED - AFRAID OF LETTING GO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=py32de3RQHs

This song is all about how a man is endearingly in love with a girl and he wants to know if their love would last long. Just like how a young lovesick Romeo Montague falls instantly in love with Juliet Capulet as they first met at the party.

WHEN JULIET'S FATHER OPPOSED WITH ROMEO'S LOVE TO HIS DAUGHTER

MAGIC!- RUDE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlwIcTsmERw

The song tells us that he will not stop courting the girl no matter what other says and even though his father disagrees. In this story, Juliet Capulet's father wanted to get her daughter married to another man which is Count Paris, so instead of getting married Juliet Capulet went to Friar Laurence and asked for his help to get out of the situation.

SECRET MARRIAGE

HAPPINESS - REX ORANGE COUNTY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNdIHNarb2k

The song has romantic lyrics and tells his promises and questions to the girl on how would they keep their love permanent. In the story, after they met at the party the went to the balcony and the pair declared their love for one another and intend to marry the next day. Just like how Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet said their vows during their secret wedding.

WHEN TYBALT AND ROMEO FOUGHT FOR HIS COUSIN MERCUTIO

IMAGINE DRAGONS BELIEVER

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Aebjmgn0bw

This song has an intense beat, which suits for the fight of Romeo and Tybalt. Following the secret marriage, Juliet's cousin Tybalt sends a challenge to Romeo. Romeo refuses to fight, which angers his friend Mercutio who then fights with Tybalt. Mercutio is accidentally killed as Romeo intervenes to stop the fight. In anger, Romeo pursues Tybalt and killed him. Then Friar Laurence arranges for Romeo to spend the night with Juliet before he leaves for Mantua

JULIET DRINKS THE POISON

Josh A & Jake Hill - Suicidal Thoughts (Lyrics)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBs3ISDb_LU

This song is for Juliet Capulet, where Juliet attempts to drink the poison or the sleeping drug that makes her appear dead for 48 hours this plan was conceived by the Friar who gave the poison to Juliet. For her not to get force marriage to Count Paris.

ROMEO THOUGHT THAT JULIET DIED

James Arthur - Say you won't let go

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yBSrShgC9o

Romeo Montague thought of killing himself seeing his love lying down and on the other hand, Romeo hasn't received the letter where Juliet said that she will drink the poison and gets back after 48 hours. Juliet then awakens and discovering that Romeo is dead, stabs herself with his dagger and joins him in death

WHEN ROMEO MONTAGUE AND JULIET CAPULET TOOK THEIR LIVES

Too Good At Goodbyes - Sam Smith

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAr6r9_Sxns

Saying their last farewell, seeing their loved ones die and not having them back was the hardest. Yet, it happened and they can't reverse time. Just because of the rival of the family they couldn't express their love to one another. In the end, the deaths of their children lead the families to make peace

ACT- IS FAMILY 2019

During the 27th day of January 2019, everyone was gathered for the annual Family Day. ‘Tis the day to enjoy and spend the rest of the time together with your loved ones.  Surely we saw the excitement and enthusiasm of everybody's faces and how their mouth showed curves on that event.

A mass was held before the activity started, asking for more guidance and protection to all the family, and thanking for the blessings that have been given throughout that day. The students and their families were staying at their booths already and were wearing their shirts that represent their batch.

Each level was required to dance, and little do they know that it was a competition, they were informed during that day that all along, the dance they were practicing for days was a dance contest. Everyone did their best as they were performing on the stage in front of the judges. Giving all of their best shots just to win and most of all just for them to enjoy and feel the moment.
Just like what my batchmates did and to some parents who were part of our dance, we did have fun dancing in front of all the audiences and pretty sure that's why we were honored as the best group performer for the junior high school department.

After the dance competition, another set of contest was held and it was the best t-shirt design. Everyone showed their shirts as they performed and fortunately just like last time, my batch won the contest again. It was my classmate, Mary Chrisha E. Tadios who designed the shirt.

To make the event fun, there were raffles and prizes they were giving and lucky for those who were chosen ones. A booth design contest was also there and more entertainments as well. They invited a guest to perform and sponsors for that event.

Dinner time was also fun because the seats were not good for all so we decided to have a picnic instead, together with our advisers. We shared funny moments and talked about life the same as with love life on how it's gonna be in the future and the like. 'Twas a great experience for me because we were setting the place in the middle of the roadway. We really didn't bond with my family at that time because they were on my sister's booth and they also took their dinner there.

After eating dinner, I finally then changed my outfit for the next event which is the "I got it from my mama and papa" My family is the representative for my level and we were so thankful for the support that has been given to us, especially for choosing and trusting us to represent my batch. We did practice for about 2 days to be exact, and as we performed, we danced like it was our last and I felt something more different because it was my first time dancing in front of them together with my family. It was an honor for us dancing because I do believe that it is our passion, our talent that runs in our blood. And we were thankful to showcase it. We didn't even expect to win, but for us, we just wanted to dance in front of the audience and judges and the goal there was, "we should not be embarrassed or humiliated as performing" but we didn't expect for the prize to come near us.

Still, for the past three (3) school years, we are
still the undefending champions and hopefully for the next school year too, our last school year there at ACT as a junior high school student. Overall the event was fun and worth all along.




-Dave S.  Deguinon