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The Official Newsletter of the VOTY NETWORK
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Ship for the South East Asian Youth
Eleven countries namely the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam,
Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei and Japan, have
united for the 40th Ship for the Southeast Asian Youth Program
(SSEAYP). Carried by the MS Nippon Maru which arrived at Pier 15,
South Harbor Manila last December 6, SSEAYP continued the program’s
port-of-call activities throughout Asian countries.
By: Jill Legson
During the press conference, it was
said that Participating Youths (PYs),
319 members to be exact, are ex-
pected to have institutional visits to-
wards education, social welfare, indus-
trial development, etc. Delegates will
have a home stay experience as well
with their foster families, and will also
engage to local youth. SSEAYP is an
annual cultural exchange program
launched by the Government of Japan
to promote mutual under—
standing and friendship among
youths of Member States and Japan.
Chairman Leon G. Flores III of Na-
tional Youth Commission emphasizes
that in the beauty of diversity, dele-
gates’ culture and tradition bridges
the gap on their intercultural differ-
ences. After the 51-day voyage, PYs
are now ready to lead and be front
youth development activities initiat-
ing their countries’ development.
WHAT’S INSIDE:
THE HISTORY OF VOTY p 3
THE VOICEMASTER p3
Politician’s meet professors
By: Kimberly Aurelio
What happens when you put a group of politicians
and the academe in one room? Simple. A productive
panel discussion.
Last November 28, 2013, The Ateneo School of Gov-
ernment arranged a panel discussion moderated by
Dean Dr. Antonio La Vina, with political Leaders Rep-
resentative Leni Robredo of Camarines Sur, Rep.
Sherwin Gatchalian of
Valenzuela City, Rep. Kaka Bag
-ao of Dinagat Islands, Dr.
Neric Acosta and Senator
Teofisto "TG" Guingona III and
Academic Leaders Dr. Fe Men-
doza, Dean, National College of
Public Administration and Gov-
ernance, UP-Diliman, Atty. Jose
Manuel Diokno, Dean, De La
Salle University-College of Law,
Atty. Jimmy Hofilena, Vice-
President for Social Develop-
ment, Ateneo de Manila Univer-
sity Dr. Alex Brillantes, Commis-
sioner, CHED and Dr. Fay Lau-
raya President of Bicol Univer-
sity.
Before the start of the panel dis-
cussion Mr. Mark Yu of Sea Oil
presented the donation of his company to Repre-
sentative Leni Robredo for the launch of the Jesse
Robredo Foundation.
In case you’re wondering about the seating ar-
rangement of the panel, Dr. La Viña made the
academe and the political leaders sit next to each
other and not grouped by profession.
First topic that was discussed was how everyone
can better prepare for disasters like Typhoon
Yolanda. “Information preparedness”, negotiation,
pre-emptive evacuation, the need for a “Land
locals are the responses to this concern. Formation of
an agency to assist locals are the responses to this
concern.
Second topic was focused on how each district took
charge of handling Disaster Preparedness and ways
to get everyone prepared. To summarize the points
of the panel, make disaster preparedness an urgent
need involving all sectors of the community from the
local to city government level, to conduct paralegal
trainings, including disaster risk education with a fo-
cus in simplifying terminology to the locals.
Lastly the panel discussion ended with the overall re-
action of the PDAF and how it will change politics
Miss Earth 2013 Environmental Seminar By Kimberly Aurelio
Last November 19, the Miss Earth Delegates participated in an En-vironmental Summit located in the Titanium Room in F1 Hotel, Ta-guig City. The delegates were briefed on the importance of preserv-
ing the environment in line with the theme "International Year Of Water Cooperation". The first speaker, Rosmon Tuazon, Head of Advocacy of Maynilad discussed how the delegates can do their part
in conserving water such as involving the youth, being an influencer
by lobbying for proper water usage, and involving households. After which the delegates took an oath as Water Warriors, renewing their committment and making them more active in caring for their natu-
ral resources when they return to their home countries.
Second speaker Gina Lopez informed the delegates on Eco Tourism and it's role in shaping the economy. She showed them the pro-
gress of her past and current projects, and the harms of mining which have definitely inspired the ladies to urgently act
Third Speaker Water Supply Operations Head Engr. Ronald Padua
of Maynilad, discussed to the delegates about Climate Change and
its Disaster Risks. He gave them a recap on Climate Change, the jargon used, the stakeholders affected, and the Disaster Risk Man-
agement Cycle.
The delegates were also introduced to Shokubutsu HANA Products
by Mr. Norman Mier. Lastly, the delegates were tasked to group
themselves by continent to discuss the current situation on how
their areas are affected by Climate Change, and their solutions to
reverse the harmful effects.
Issue # 1
January 2013
(above) Miss Earth delegates listening to a lecture,
(below) Miss Philippines and Miss India.
Seminar marks Bonifacio at 150
MANILA, Philippines—To mark
Andres Bonifacio’s 150th birth anni-
versary, the History Department of
the University of Asia and the Pacific
(UA&P) held last Nov. 7-9 a seminar
-workshop for social studies and
history teachers nationwide.
With the theme “Pag-ibig sa
Tinubuang Bayan: A Reexamination
of Bonifacio’s Ideas on Patriotism,
Citizenship, and Nation Building,”
the seminar-workshop offered the
teachers an opportunity to take the
study of Bonifacio from the realm of
research and scholarly debates
down to the high school and ele-
mentary levels. It addressed as well
the need of the Department of Edu-
cation’s K-to-12 program for inno-
vative and creative ways of teaching
history, stimulated discussion on
the brave Katipunero, and provided
the teachers with a chance to study
and reflect on selected primary
sources.
The event was sponsored by Ortigas
Foundation together with Pasig City
Mayor Maribel Eusebio, Metropolis
Construction
Inc. and the National Commission
for Culture and the Arts, and fea-
tured six plenary lectures and
workshop sessions. Dr. Bernar-
dita Reyes Churchill, president of
the Philippine National Historical
Society, delivered the keynote
lecture titled “Andres Bonifacio
Really Matters: Revisiting the
Katipunan and the 1896 Revolu-
tion.”
The other plenary lectures were
delivered by Dr. Marya Svetlana
T. Camacho, Dr. Paul Dumol, Dr.
Leodivico Lacsamana, Dr. Arnel
Joven, Dr. Clement Camposano
and Prof. Alvin Campomanes, all
of the UA&P.
The afternoon sessions consisted
of workshops on three primary
sources: Bonifacio’s “Pag-ibig sa
T i n u b u a n g B a y a n ” a n d
“Katungkulang Gagawin ng mga
Anak ng Bayan” and Emilio Ja-
cinto’s “Mga Aral ng Katipunan ng
mga Anak ng Bayan.”
Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer
and UA&P News
Universities consider changing their academic calendar in
preparation for ASEAN 2015
The University of the Philippines-Diliman, Ateneo de Manila University,
University of Santo Tomas, De La Salle University, and Adamson Univer-
sity are considering their academic calendar by having their school open-
ings set on August or September. This is in line with the preparation for
the ASEAN 2015 economic integration. The said reform expects to attract
foreign students to enroll at the universities here in the Philippines.
AIC develops solar-powered clean water system for Bohol
In response to the 7.2 magnitude earthquake that hit Bohol last October
15 and caused the existing water systems to be infected with microbes,
the ATENEO Innovation Center (AIC) provided the citizens of Loon, Bohol
with clean drinking water earlier this month by developing a solar-
powered clean water system. The solar-powered clean water system was
installed near the ruins of the Cong. Natalio P. Castillo Sr. Memorial Hos-
pital, one of Bohol’s major hospitals. The AIC is a research organization
within the Ateneo that provides products and services by commercializa-
tion through training, empowering and providing for the next generation
of innovators and technopreneurs. (Source: The Guidon)
Corrales campus wins 2nd place in Regional Search for Sus-
tainable and Eco-friendly Schools
Xavier University’s campus at Corrales Avenue was awarded 2nd place
(tertiary level) in the Regional Search for Sustainable and Eco-friendly
Schools by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources – En-
vironmental Management Bureau, Department of Education, and Com-
mission on Higher Education with Smart Communications, Nestle Philip-
pines, One Meralco Foundation, Petron Foundation and Unilever Philip-
pines. The Search aims to encourage schools and academic institutions to
become more actively involved in environmental issues at a practical and
local level. It also aims to develop skills and understanding among stu-
dents, faculty and school administrators to initiate active responses and
increase community awareness and involvement on environmental con-
cerns. (Source: Xavier University website)
THE University of Santo Tomas announced Wednesday, No-
vember 13, that Velada Tomasina 2014 was officially can-
celled to further help victims of typhoon Yolanda.
In a memorandum released from the Office of Secretary-General, Fr.
Winston Cabading, O.P. said “This decision was made to allow the Univer-
sity to appropriately channel resources and efforts toward operations that
will support the rehabilitation of communities that were devastated by re-
cent calamities, especially in Visayas region.” Velada Tomasina is a cele-
bration and commemoration of the Spanish cultural heritage of the UST.
It aims to recreate the University’s atmosphere during the 19th century.
It was last celebrated on January 25, 2012 as one of the highlights of the
University’s 400th founding anniversary. (Source: TomasinoWeb)
PNU spearheads PASUC Burubligay Program
The Philippine Normal University spearheaded a psychosocial training
program for professionals who volunteered in counselling calamity and
armed conflict survivors in the country. The training happened last De-
cember 6 and 7. Dubbed as Burubligay, a Waray word which corresponds
to the Tagalog kapit-bisig, the program offers psychosocial support train-
ing for professionals from among PASUC member institutions that offer
courses in Psychology and Guidance Counseling. After attending the
training, the participants are expected to volunteer in affected SUCs to
provide psychological support especially to children who might have been
traumatized by the recent Zamboanga City siege, the Bohol earthquake,
and super typhoon “Yolanda.” (Source: PNU Website)
CLEAN WATER. Cabacungan’s brain-
child will benefit communities in Bohol
that were affected by the recent earth-
quake. Source: The Guidon
THE FOUNDER
By: Aiyana Cruz
Dubbed as “The VoiceMaster,” Po-
cholo “Choy” Gonzales is an out-
standing young veteran at the age of
32 in the field of Filipino voice acting,
an art that needs to be heard. As the
VoiceMaster, his voice can be heard in
VOTY organized Youth Empowerment Project which is created to serve a
thousand children and youth of Metro Manila from 1997 to 2000. Continu-
ing the improvement of educational opportunities for talented children and
youth, providing leadership opportunities to VOTY members, and increas-
ing community education for youth constituted the goals of the Youth Em-
powerment Project.
In December 2002, the Voice of the Youth Network (VOTY Network) be-
came one of Tinig Kabataan’s major projects. The network brought to-
gether young people in more than 78 provinces in the Philippines to col-
laborate on concrete projects addressing national problems and creating
positive change. The Network participated in the NAPC Youth and Students
Sectoral Assembly in January 25-27, 2002. It was the Philippine delegate
to the 37th International Youth Camp, “You Can Make A Difference” by the
Youth Unit, Korean National Commission for UNESCO, Korea UNESCO Cul-
ture Center, held in Seoul, Busan and Woopo Wetland, and Kyongsang
Namdo, South Korea in July 14-27, 2002.
The VOTY Network was also present in discussing relevant issues of the
youth. It participated in the “Generation Why? Identity of the Youth In the
Changing Philippines” by the Philippine Daily Inquirer and the Harvard Pro-
ject for Asian and International Relations at the University of Asia and the
Pacific (October 12, 2002), in the 4th Youth Summit on Human Rights,
“Strengthening Youth Leadership for a Sustainable Human Rights Advo-
cacy” Amnesty International, Human Rights Youth Action Network (October
18-22, 2002), and in the students’ forum for , ”Citizenship and Participa-
tion in the Globalising World” Students’ Forum 2000 at the Vilemov Castle
and at Prague, Czech Republic in October 26– 31, 2002. VOTY Network’s
Jake Gallardo, Abigael Gonzales, Anthony Lorcha And Redford De Quiros
took part in the 4th National Youth Parliament at the Cagayan de Oro City
on December 7-11, 2002.
These worthwhile endeavors, among others, were building blocks for the
VOICE OF THE YOUTH RADIO airing over DZIQ Radyo Inquirer, every Sat-
urday from 3PM to 4:30 PM. The one and a half hour program had brought
together many youth organizations, successful youth representatives, and
youth leaders. The program broadcast these young people’s causes and in-
spiring stories from all over the country. VOTY became an avenue for a
wider range of information dissemination, cause involvement, and even te-
chie updates. All these and more were done by the VOTY Network in its ut-
most dedication to youth service, youth leadership, and youth empower-
ment.
Gonzales actively attended numerous youth conferences
and programs aiming to strengthen youth development.
He is the founder of a youth organization, Voice of the
Youth (VOTY), wherein he is also the Chief Executive Offi-
cer (CEO) and the host of the program. Aside from VOTY,
he is also the CEO of the Society of Young Voice Artists of
the Philippines.
To strengthen youth participation, networking, collabora-
tion and leadership, Gonzales believes that the media is a
powerful tool to inspire, inform, involve and empower the
youth.
dren’s programs, films, drama and other TV shows.
Pocholo Gonzales was born in Manila, Philippines, on
May 7, 1979. His professional career started when
he was still a first year student taking up BA Speech
Communication in UP Diliman at the tender age of
16.
After winning in a voice acting competition in
DZMM’s drama and singing contest Radyo, he later
on became Radyo’s anchor, scriptwriter and co-
director. Gonzales also worked as a dubber and
translator for various cartoons and telenovelas for
ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation, which furthered
his career.
He entered Manila Broadcasting Company as a radio
drama talent in the year 2001. At the same time, he
managed to take his MA for Broadcast Communica-
tion in UP Diliman.
Aside from being a voice artist and dubber, Gonza-
les is known as a motivational speaker for having
spoken in lots of schools around the world, where
he inspired millions of youth, and as the Father of
Philippine Podcasting for being a successful entre-
preneur. He is also a voice talent producer and the
owner of Creativoices Productions, a basic voice act-
ing and dubbing workshop.
Aside from his blossoming career, The VoiceMaster
is also a passionate advocate of the interest and
welfare of the youth.
Voice of the Youth Radio, the only radio program specifically made for
the empowerment of today’s youth, was once known as Barkadahang Ra-
dyo-Radyo. This concept became the jump-off point for TINIG KABATAAN
– founded in September of 1996 by Mr. Pocholo “the VoiceMaster” Gon-
zales. The volunteer group consisted of youth ages 15-25 with a primary
dedication to youth empowerment through leadership, advocacy, and
education. This effort had encouraged youth to take control of their life
situations while building self-esteem and improving the quality of life for
themselves and other talented youth.
VOTY’s first two youth programs with a heart for youth involvement were
Radyo-Radyo and Awit-Tawanan. Awit-Tawanan aired over at DZMM 630
KHZ every Sunday, 10 – 12nn from October 1996 to December 2000.
VOTY also started to participate in other youth socio-civic causes. VOTY
took part in the 2nd National Youth Parliament in December 18-21, 1998
and also in the Medium-Term Youth Development Plan (MTYDP) 1999-
2004 Briefing/Consultation for Region III by the National Youth Commis-
sion (November 25, 1999). Morse Flores, a founding member of VOTY
Network was the delegate of the Philippines for International Youth Par-
liament Network (IYP Network). The IYP was held in Sydney and at-
tended by 350 delegates from all over the globe. VOTY also participated
in the 27th Ship for Southeast Asian Youth Program, ASEAN Countries
and Japan, which took place from October 24 to December 15, 2000.
VOTY aired another radio show entitled Sey Mo, Sey Ko hit the airwaves
on DZRH 666 Khz from March 2001 to March 2002. In between, the
Voice of the Youth continued involvement in events such as the Pamban-
sang Ugong ng Kabataan of Department of Social Welfare and Develop-
ment (September 28-29, 2001), the National Day of Prayer and Fasting
for Reconciliation, “Youth Prayer on Moral Recovery” by the Presidential
Management Staff (November 10, 2001), the 3rd APEC Future Leaders’
Forum “Corporate Citizenship: Doing Well by Doing Good” at the Univer-
sity of Asia and the Pacific (November 13-16, 2001), and the 10th
SSEAYP International, Philippines National Convention, Ship for South-
east Asian Youth Program Alumni Association (November 30 – December
2, 2001). VOTY was also present in the first ever National Youth Summit
(PAMBANSANG UGONG NG KABATAAN) at the Malacañang Palace and at
Corporate Inn, Manila in December of 2001.
THE HISTORY OF VOTY
Broken Promises
By Reicelene Ignacio
Oftentimes, we get angry whenever political can-
didates make a lot of promises to change the na-
tion’s system for the better before election, and
when the people’s votes put them in the position,
just break those promises as if no candidacy pe-
riod happened.
Students also have their fair share of broken
promises every time a new school year is com-
ing. Students, when already at the point of get-
ting bad grades, usually say, “Next year, babawi
ako. (Next year, I will make it up.)” but when
the new school year comes, they will go lax
again, going gaga over social networking sites
and friend hangouts instead of spending their
time to study.
Don’t we realize that we are just like these politi-
cians and students? Every time a year is about to
end, we always come up with a long list of New
Year’s resolutions, saying that we will do this and
that, only to end up that not even one came into
fulfilment.
There are those people who say that they will
make it a point to maintain a balanced diet and
exercise regularly to have a new body figure, but
after some weeks of eating healthy and having
workouts, go back to their habit of eating a
lot while relaxing at the comfort of their
homes. I have heard brokenhearted people
saying that in the upcoming year, they will
take care of their hearts to avoid getting
heartbroken again, and that they will just fo-
cus more on their careers but a month hasn’t
ended, they again are already in a relation-
ship.
I, too, have a list of unfulfilled resolutions, or
broken promises, I should say. One of them
is that every end of the year, I say that the
upcoming year will be offered to God, that all
of my activities must be in line with His plan.
But as I think of it, I realized that almost of
my prayers were “Lord, I will do this because
I want it. Please guide me.” instead of pray-
ing, “Lord, tell me Your will and I will do it.”
Because of this usual kind of scenario, it
came to my senses that we do really have a
problem in sticking to our commitment. We
often blame politicians for not putting into ac-
tion the promises they had when they were
still running for positions, and thus progress
never takes place in our country, when in
fact, we ourselves couldn’t also fulfil what we
have promised ourselves to do even if these
were just very small tasks.
We always want to become better individuals but
always lack the effort to be such. We are always
good in speaking, yet lack when it comes to im-
plementing. We always complain of those unful-
filled promises to the Filipinos by those who are
in the government, but how can we ever have
the guts to expect big things to happen when we
cannot even be true and loyal to our commit-
ment to small things? Instead of judging other
people, why don’t we look at our own shortcom-
ings?
As Matthew 7:3 says, “"Why do you look at the
speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay
no attention to the plank in your own eye?” By
then, perhaps, we can be able to comprehend
why our country is not advancing compared to
other nations. Perhaps, we can for a while feel to
be in the shoes of those in the authority and un-
derstand how hard it is to keep one’s word. Per-
haps, we can be able to grasp the value of dedi-
cation and determination in pursuing our goals—
to fulfill whatever good thing we want to happen
to us. And perhaps, we will become conscious
next time of what resolutions to make, that they
shouldn’t just be realistic, but we, ourselves,
should also become real, because somebody else
is also watching us, if we can keep our own
pledge or not. We are not exempted from being
true and faithful to our word of commitment.
Even Superheroes Can Be Vulnerable Too By Jazon Roque
In the morning, you wear a cape, a red one
over a blue spandex for a shirt. Sometimes, you wear armor, and wield a hammer for your
safety. In the dark of night, you wear a black
cape on and a mask to camouflage yourself and hide your identity.
But we’re not superheroes, are we? We are
just trying to be one. Well, at least we are trying.
As a person, there’s a time in our lives that we actually feel complete, invulnerable and
satisfied, qualities that a hero with super pow-ers possesses. And with all those things in us,
we feel like a real Übermensch and we dare
step on the boundaries of our insecurities and we actually win.
But in reality we’re not Superman yet we have a kryptonite to disable us. We’re not Green
Lantern that is motivated by “Will” but there’s the power of “Fear” to threaten us. We’re not
even Daredevil with a heightened senses, but too much noise can distract us.
There is one weakness that those superheroes and human beings have in common and that is the attachment to another being. As an or-
dinary man, we struggle to be complete and in-
dependent but since there is a great random
force that attacks us when we’re unaware,
called “chance”, it will leave us suddenly immo-bile. That chance attacks superheroes and hu-
man beings alike by bringing another beautiful
being to their lives. And then it will leave them needing them by making them accustomed to
their presence.
Ironic, isn’t it? Super humans and ordinary peo-ple prepare for their biggest villains only to find
out that their biggest enemies live within them-selves. How can Daredevil disable his good hearing that makes him see sonar-like vision if
he doesn’t want to see Elektra anymore? How
would Superman adapt to the effect of his hu-man kryptonite, Lois Lane? Can the Hulk be not
angry, when Betty Ross is harmed? Can Spidey just forget climbing walls and shooting webs just to save Mary Jane? And can I just rip my heart
out to be normal again?
That leaves us a choice. We can choose to go away from them and be invulnerable and strong or we can show them our weakness and use
them as our motivation. A superhero and an or-dinary man can be invulnerable but I’m choos-
ing to be defenseless and vulnerable.
VOICE OF THE YOUTHNETWORK (VOTY) is about encouraging Filipino Youth to believe in themselves
and their ability to make a difference in our country the Philippines. They create environments where people
are exposed to new thinking, a diversity of voices, and new opportunities. Driven by youth, their goal is to fos-
ter a sense of leadership, participation and social entrepreneurship through the innovative use of technology
and media, creating meaningful experiences for the youth in the Philippines.
Youth Opportunities:
-Applications for the 10th Parliament of Youth
Leaders Opens.Started in 1996, the 10th NYP is
slated to be held on the last week of April 2014.
Around 200 youth leaders representing sectors and
regions are expected to converge in Metro Manila
for NYP.Download the application form at the NYC
website (www.nyc.gov.ph) or through NYP10’s
Facebook Page - https://
www.facebook.com/10thNYP. Deadline of sending
of application is March 7, 2014. The NYC reminds
that previous NYP delegates are no longer qualified
to participate. Other details and requirements are
posted on the NYP10 application form, NYP10 Ap-
plication Guidelines, the NYC website and the
NYP10 Facebook account. For more information,
please e-mail [email protected] to NYP10
Application Form - https://drive.google.com/file/
d/0ByDO87SiDdEFNWVjTGVKN2ZUTGM/edit?
usp=sharing
-3rd GoNegosyo Filipino Technopreneurship Sum-
mit on February 19, 2014 at the SMX Convention
Center from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. For inquiries or
to register, call 637-9229 and 6379347 or visit
www.gonegosyo.net/fts3
EDITORIAL
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Reicelene Joy Ignacio
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Jill Legson
ASSOCIATE EDITOR Jazon Roque
NEWS EDITOR Jazon Roque
FEATURES EDITOR Jill Legson
LITERARY EDITOR Aurora Marina D. Nivera
DESIGN EDITOR Aurora Marina D. Nivera
MEMENTO By Jill Legson
I was with a friend
buying stuff at a drugstore.
It was an ordinary evening.
I was busy waiting
to get the medicine and
leave.
I walked through past the
exit,
and then you came. You
looked me in the eye,
and stopped walking.
While I was talking to a
friend,
I then stopped figuring out
if I’ve met you before.
Cold wind brushed their
skin
as everything stopped for
the first time.
It was like in a movie,
a typical scene in a love
story
where a boy meets a girl.
But as seconds pass by,
the girl realized
that as their eyes meet,
those are never will be the
same eyes
she wished and longed to
see.
Among Your Teeth
Hides A Sweet Tooth
By Jazon Roque
Take me as your drink
Keep me, as you gulp
For sweetness’ sake
Take me in your dreams
Eat me with gladness
Chew as you savor me
Little by little, delight in me
And forget my sweetness,
Do not ever
To the chocolate fountain,
Where I flow lovingly,
Your heart and fingers
Dip and taste it
I am as bright red,
As the the freshest strawberry
Coated with sugar
Of my good and sweet inten-
tions
Keep me, and remember me.
My taste will always keep you
Feeling above the clouds
Passing the white dust
With your loving beauty
That keeps me sweet
For too long, do not stare
I will melt, melt and melt
Quickly, eat me
And do not run away
And hide from me.
Wisdom of The
VoiceMaster
Follow him @pochology
Someday is not a day of the week.
Do not procrastinate.
The real measure of your wealth is
how much you’d be worth if you
lost all your money.
Light travels faster than sound.
That’s why most people seem
bright until you hear them speak.
Democracy is a government where
you can say what you think even if
you don’t think.
Being a youth is just like a gift that
sooner or later will be taken from
you. Maximize your youth and use
it well.
Leave sooner, drive slower, live
longer. Never drive faster that your
guardian angel can fly.
Blood is thicker than water and
when one is in trouble, best to seek
out a relative’s open arms.
If con is the opposite of pro, is
Congress the opposite of pro-
gress?
A truly happy person is one who
enjoys the scenery while on a
detour.
Youth Opportunities
Junior Marketing Philippine Association (JMPA) will hold its
annual convention Mad World 2014 entitled “Selfie: How to
create meaningful Personal Brand,”on February 2, 2014 at
the SMX Convention Center. For event details, you can reach
Jhon Davefort D. Carabit at 0915-146-4155 or you can
email him at [email protected].
Short + Sweet in collaboration with the University of Philip-
pines will be hosting the Short+Sweet Theatre Festival in Ma-
nila from 26 Feb 2014 to 9 March 2014. Short+Sweet is an
Australian theatrical initiative that has grown into an interna-
tional creative brand - presenting Theatre, Dance and Music
Festivals, all made up of works that last just 10 minutes or
less! If your theatre group is interested to be a part of this festi-
val, write to us at [email protected] or contact
[email protected] and [email protected].
The Young Economists' Convention, in partnership with De La
Salle University Economics Organization, DLSU-Angelo King
Institute, and the Konrad Adenauer Foundation, brings you an
international conference that engages future leaders all
around the globe to tackle prevalent economic issues world-
wide, in hopes of finding the solutions to alleviate these prob-
lems. This year's 7th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE will
happen on March 5-10, 2014 at De La Salle University Manila,
Philippines with the theme: Paths to Industrialization: Trade-
Off Evaluation and Policy Enactment. The 7th InterCon is a 5-
day conference consisting of the YEC Main Convention, 7th
InterCon itself, cultural tour, cultural night, and of course,
shopping night! The conference itself, which will be held on
March 6, will hold three plenary sessions, a policy-making
competition, and a simulated application. For more informa-
tion, the primer can be downloaded at: http://bit.ly/1egCOoB or
c o n t a c t t h e m t h r o u g h e ma i l a t 7 t h i n t e r -
FUN TRIVA
-Mosquito repellents don’t repel. They hide
you. The spray blocks the mosquito’s sen-
sors so they don’t know you’re there.
-Contrary to popular belief, fish do drown.
-The first product to have a bar code was
Wrigley’s gum.
-Venus is the only planet that rotates clock-
wise.
-Turtles can breathe through their butts.
-Butterflies taste with their feet.
-A snail can sleep for three years
-An ostrich’s eye is bigger than its brain.
-Apples, healthier than caffeine, are most
efficient at waking you up in the morning.
-The first owner of the Marlboro company
died of lung
cancer.
By: Aurora Marina D. Nivera
After; winning the Golden Globe
award, receiving two Oscar nomina-
tions, best animated feature and
best original song, deliberating the
possibility for a Broadway adapta-
tion and soon-to-be releasing an all-
new sing-along version to be shown
in nationwide starting from Jan 31,
It’s stands to reason that Disney’s
FROZEN be our talk for this issue.
Although , Disney is slowly deviat-
ing from the usual happily-ever-
after-true-love’s-kiss story with
their previous film BRAVE, FROZEN
is a colored a different shade from
the rest of the Disney Royalties and
here’s why. WARNING: Mild spoilers
ahead.
TOP 3 MOVIE QUOTES
“You can’t marry a man you just
met” - Elsa. And with that eight
simple words, decades of youthful
misconception spread by Disney is
broken. Finally!
“You are lucky it wasn't
her heart, the heart is not
so easily changed” - Pabbie.
The wisdom behind these words
shines not only throughout the
whole movie but also in our lives.
“Some people are worth melting
for” - Olaf. Yes, these words can’t
be applied in real life (unless you’re
a snowman) but it did melt our
hearts right?
FUN BITS
Sometimes it’s the tiny details that
matter, did you know that …
Jonathan Groff who voices
Kristoff is gay
Let it go! Let it go! Budding ani-
mators had recently gone crazy
over the so-called “glitch” as Elsa
sings her famous song. At the
point wherein she looses her hair
bun and slips her hair forward,
they say that if you look closely
enough, you’ll see it pass
through her shoulders, not over it
At Wandering Oaken’s Trad-
ing Post and Sauna wherein
Oaken refers to his family in
the Sauna, it is noticeable
that he points to a man and
four kids subtly pointing out
that that man is his husband.
As Anna sings “For the First
Time in Forever” and bursts
out of the palace you can
spot Rapunzel and Flynn
walking.
The names; Anna, Hans,
and Kristoff are all named af-
ter Hans Christian Andersen
Idina Menzel, who voices
Elsa, auditioned for Disney’s
Rapunzel, plays Nancy Tre-
maine of Disney’s Enchanted
and Elphaba of Wicked
among many others
Know more fun tidbits about FROZEN?
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