Marytown

Eighteen at Eighteen

2009-01-17T08:27:00.001+08:00

Happy 18th Birthday Patty :)
Salamat sa labing-walong taong pagbabahagi

be someone inspirational...AtSCA Soc-Aw Reflection Series 5 January 9, 2009

2009-01-12T11:46:00.000+08:00

Ang soc-aw reflection po na mababasa sa baba ay gawa ni Caloy Mangco, na isa rin sa mga Project Heads ng katatapos pa lamang na bonggang SOUPA...proud marytowner :)

I think anybody who is reading this Soc-Aw reflection right now is familiar with Tracy Borres. She is the infamous student of Bobby Guevara who blogged about her experience during her immersion. Her comments were so elitist that her blog was being sent to almost every student and even teachers to be read. Her reputation was tarnished and her life as a normal student is over. I am not demonizing her but what I see in this situation is a powerful tool that one could harness. It is the ability of information dissemination. It was striking to hear from friends outside of our campus to know about this incident. It seems like a curse on the surface level because some people now generalize Ateneans to be elitist and her blog is the main proof of it. However, if we look deeper, we see here this power of blogging and how it has become an influence in directing the public discourse.

Another example is the case of the Pangandamans. Most of you might know the incident that happened on that golf course. It was for me the first time bloggers and officials of our government were clashing. The incident made everyone see that a new constituency is on the rise with a public opinion that can seize the public. Injustice and abuse of power by people of authority drew bloggers to pick a side and it is usually the side of the underdog. With bloggers having social networks of not just bloggers but also friends in real life and friends online, people read their blogs and were sympathetic to the side of the victims. People, bloggers, and non-bloggers alike, were outraged to read people in authority using their power and influence to abuse the powerless people who had the courage to complain about infractions of the rules.

My uncle, a famous blogger, wrote that “the internet has broadened the world’s democratic space and has forever changed the way we interact with our environment and with each other... the challenge for bloggers is how to use this empowering medium responsibly, with due regard for the truth and genuine concern for others. Like it or not, blogging has become a power social phenomenon to be reckoned with.

Citizen power and empowerment is slowly evolving. No one knows, maybe the internet sphere might be the new venue of EDSA. Right now, blogging is still making its mark on the political sphere. Correct and genuine information dissemination is needed for this new power to be harnessed because without it, it is simply mob rule. Apathy for me is the most dangerous trait of an Atenean. However, deep at the very core of every human being is an ethical grounding. When a human being sees something that is ethically wrong, that person will get outraged. Just like how our national hero, Jose Rizal, wrote his two books that fueled the fire of the Filipinos to fight injustice and oppression during the Spanish time. What we might need in the near future are great writers or orators that would touch the innermost core of our ethical grounding and create a spark that would lead to change.

Apathy among Ateneans for me is rooted in the fact that Ateneans have the ability to quickly leave the country whenever a bad situation happens. A few decades ago, student activism was very much alive because the Ateneans felt that it is either the Philippines or none. Right now an Atenean is bombarded with lots of negative situations in the country that one could easily be used to the influx of bad news and thus there is apathy towards future bad news. What Ateneans need is an inspiration and not just situationers. To graduate and feel the heavy burden of facing the problems of the Philippines and not just by simply pointing fingers. Who knows maybe the inspiration might come from one of you. Say something inspirational, write something inspirational, and more importantly... be someone inspirational. Tap each person’s ethical grounding and change will happen.

Guess who's celebrating his birthday...

2008-12-23T14:07:00.000+08:00

State of the Urban Poor Address 0809

2008-12-10T14:42:00.001+08:00

State of the Urban Poor Address
December 18, 2008
4:30-6 pm at Leong Hall Auditorium
with speakers
Dr. Anna Marie Karaos, Executive Director, Institute on Church and Social Issues
Dr. Portia Fernandez-Marcelo, Associate Professor, University of the Philippines-Manila College of Medicine
Ms. Rosal "Osang" Palma, President, Malayang Tinig ng mga Kababaihan sa Komunidad

2008-11-01T02:45:00.001+08:00

hello marytown :) Wala lang :) been missing you guys a lot din hehe :) bonding tayo pag start ng sem ha? :)

2008-10-08T13:44:00.000+08:00

Hindi ko alam. Wala lang at nagpopost lang ako. Tagal ko nang di nakakabisita sa Marytown. Nung huli kay ate fanny pa. Napansin ko na hindi magkapareho at magkasize yung tsinelas niya kaya bumili ako ng tsinelas. Pero di ko pa naiibigay. Nagyari kasi thesis. Anywho, worst is over naman academically for this sem for all of us right?

Have a blessed vacation. You know you deserve it. Sa mga magpuntang Cebu, have loads of fun. At sa mga magretreat, relax lang. It's a time to collect yourself. Don't pressure yourself to pray pero keep the silence. Just be faithful to whatever time you have set for yourself.

Pagbalik natin, AtSCA month na, good luck sa inyo, Marytown. May mga point system and stuff. I'm sure you're well aware naman. Maghahabol pala ako ng ICs next sem. Sana kung may free time kayo, kwentuhan tayo.

go.atsca.

Marytown 0809. :)

2008-07-30T14:47:00.004+08:00

AtSCA OrSem (July 13, 2008):

1st Prayer Session (July 18, 2008):

.MARYTOWN 2008-2009.

The worlds greatest - R. Kelly

Break Free

2008-03-31T17:58:00.000+08:00

Hey MTers!!! Enjoy the Summer break! :)

hapee bday kieffer penguin

2008-03-16T21:21:00.002+08:00

hapeee bday kieffer :)
may you continue to grow in and with His love

Maki Boy

2008-02-25T10:05:00.001+08:00

Happy Birthday, Gabo!!!!

Salamat sa dalawang bilao ng maki!!! :D
You know we love you :)
Wishing you the best life has to offer.

Happy Birthday :P

2008-02-19T04:58:00.001+08:00

Happy Birthday Ninang ng Bayan Jing Samson
Nawa'y maging isang mabunga ang pagpapatuloy
sa pakikpagtalaban sa Kanya...
Siyanawa :)

p.s. kelangan talaga ganyan ang picture noh??? heheheh :) someone edit pls... lam niyo naman, la ako skills dyan hehe :)

pagsibol...

2008-02-01T01:35:00.000+08:00

Isang masaganang pagsibol sa aming mga kaselda :)

april

darling

gabo

jing

kieffer

mike

patty

rich

Nawa'y patuloy lamang tayong magpatuloy...
Sa Kanya :)

State of the Urban Poor Address

2008-01-29T16:00:00.000+08:00

brought to you by the Social Awareness Committee of AtSCA

Happy Birthday Patty

2008-01-17T23:36:00.001+08:00

Maraming salamat sa pagtataya...
Sa patuloy na pagpapalaya...
Harinawa magpatuloy ka...
Dahil sa Kanya...

MIKE AND BEA!!!

2008-01-13T00:37:00.000+08:00

January 11,1989
2 angels were born.fraternal twins.separated at birth
patuloy lang :)

Happy New Year!!!!

2008-01-01T01:48:00.001+08:00

For the Love of Julie

2007-12-29T23:00:00.000+08:00

JULIE!!!!!
Today is your day to celebrate
Your day to be the star
So let the ones you love all cheer
And say how special you are

from your Marytown and AtSCA families

Maligayang Pasko!

2007-12-25T20:08:00.001+08:00

:)

2007-12-20T03:53:00.000+08:00

happy christmas!!!

Para sa mga Sumilao Farmers

2007-11-26T01:06:00.000+08:00

Friday.Nov. 23, 2007.Gate 2.5

Kami po ay naghihintay din...

Pagpalain Nawa Tayong Lahat...

AtSCA Week na next week!!! reminders before that :)

2007-11-23T22:23:00.000+08:00

Hello Marytowners!!! Magandang gabi po sa inyong lahat!!! it's a chilly evening/morning/dawn of this Friday na!!! enihoo,batiin lang ulit natin si Toni nang a happy happy bday!!! Ehem, 19th na di ba??? heheh, kalabaw lang ang tumatanda tandaan natin yan hehe :) Sana patuloy kang magtaya at magpalaya kasama kaming lahat mong kapamilya sa marytown at siyempre kasama Siya,si Kuya Jess :)
Maraming-maraming salamat nga pala sa mga nakaattend last week sa prayer!!! Syempre para po sa mga hindi nakadalo,there will olweiz be next time ok hehehe :) Lagi lang sana nating tandaan yung activity about the web, that prayers will always unite us all,even if the connections may just be as thin as thread or even as thin as ewan,basta they will olweiz connect us all...tsaka keep on praying for one another coz there will olweiz be someone praying for you :) Ayun,sana patuloy pa rin tayong magsama-sama sa mga panalangin natin at syempre sa apostolado ng pag-eerya at pagbabad at sa patuloy nating pagmulat sa sarili sa kamalayang panlipunan (social awareness po ito hehe )
Enihoo,siksik na siksik po ang ating mga susunod na linggo!!! to start off:

1. Wala po tayong PS (Play station? Joke... Prayer Session po) bukas, Friday of Nov 23 kasi may misa (highest form of prayer) na gaganapin at 5pm sa college chapel para sa mga kapatid nating Sumilao farmers (sumilaomarch.multiply.com) and after that may candle-lighting ceremony sa gate 2.5 Again,sana po makadalo tayong lahat!!! Basta patuloy pa din naman nating basahin ang ating mga edflow, about Church and
Politics po ang ating topic for the week...medyo mabigat ngunit mainam at mahalaga sa ating lahat na nananalangin :)
2. Area Tutorials na ulit this Saturday! Nov 24! Magkakaroon po tayo ng minor restructuring (like decentralization ng venue) pero so far wala pa itong details kaya stick with the status quo pa rin tayo. So ayun, sana free tayo at namiss na ng kids ang pagtututor. Para po kina nikka,nikki,at april (about nstp shifting) nakausap pa lang naming formator is ate abie..basta magkwekwento na lamang ako some time this week (ic or PM?) about yung ki april and nikki,hold on lang po :) Then para ki mike abay and darling, may nstp reorientation sa school this saturday afternoon,venue is TBA pa po... Ayun,para ki Toni, well sana free ka na po this sem every sat? hehe :) So pano,1:00pm ulit sa gate 3 waiting shed? ok lang po ba ito? hehe sana ok lang :)

Miscellaneous: events-tied activities!!!

1. Carolling!!! patuloy pa rin nga ang practice natin! mag-abang lang tayo kina darling (yehey! support natin guys si darling!) thor and neil bout the venue and time of the practices! december 8 na po ang first carolling natin sa area!!! p.s. wag na pong mahiya...kahit di tayo kumakanta or what, malay mo baka may hidden talent ka pala hehe..tsaka one of the biggest bonding time po ito hehe...OR puede rin naman po kayong tumulong sa financing! hehe, sa paghanap siguro ng mga blockmates,families and friends na willing magpatuloy sa atin sa kanilang mga bahay-bahay, or sa inyong mga bahay-bahay mismo heheh :)

2. ATSCA Week is ROARING na!!!! Right rich,gabo and jing? hehehe... ayun,first in line nga is the
A. COMMUNITY MASS! Nov. 25 po ito, Sunday. 8am po sa College Chapel Makakasama po natin mga manangs and families natin sa area! plus may foods pa! and ayun :)
B. SCA Sports Fest!!! ayan, makikipaglaro ang mga SCAns people from other campuses like PSBA at UP mali ito> and that's on Sunday na din!!! hala! we need players!!! so if gusto niyo magbasketball, magvolleyball, or magparlor-games, ok na ok yan!!!! pls reply lang sa mail na ito!!!! :)
C. ED Session on Nov 28!!! It's on Wednesday na po!!! basta details yet to be announced!!!
D. AtSCArrera!!! Sa Friday po ito! Nov 30! Holiday = walang pasok! so may AtSCArrera tayo!!! ano po ito? A team of four AtSCAns (each cell represented) will have a race sa lahat ng areas ng AtSCA, sa MT.P7.B4&B6!!! Basta guys, details will follow soon!
E. AtSCA night!!! Details sa sunod na mail hahaha...

Ayan! Jam-packed nga ang mga weeks to follow natin!!! Basta, open kami for IC anytime ok? just text or mail or anything (pwede rin telepathy hahaha) niyo lang kami okay? tsaka nandayan din po si sir jek to guide us :)

patuloy lang,
benjo and julie

Welcome back, Marytowners!!! :)

2007-11-14T00:18:00.000+08:00

Woohoo! nagsimula na naman nga ang another sem!!! welcome back guys!!! Musta ang bakasyon?we' re sure na u have so much to tell!! Enihoo, Get ready na for a sem with so many exciting events!!! and we're pretty trusting na sana patuloy tayong lahat na game and ready sa mga bagong experiences! !!

1. 2nd sem GA tomorrow!!! 4:30 pm po sa ctc 106...topics at hand: atsca week, atscarolling, at marami pang events!!! :)

2. ATSCA Week - ehem!!! get ready guys for this jam-packed week hatid sa atin ng ating very own richie!! at gabo and ate jing!!! yehey talaga!!!

3. ATSCArolling! !! biggest community building activity po ito!!! suportahan po natin si darling!!! one of the heads po siya!!! heheh...share the love of music, promise exciting and enjoyable ito!!

4. BABAD and Area Reloaded!!! yes, matagal-tagal din po tayong nawala sa area natin for the past few weeks!!! the kids surely missed us and we surely missed them!!! kaya please text/email us (benjo and julie) about ur CLASS SKEDS!!! tsaka this Saturday afternoon, we will have our 1st area/babad for the sem!!! pag-usapan na lang po nating lahat ang details!!!

5. prayer - this friday po yun, kasi di ba walang pasok sa hapon? therefore puede na po tayong magpractice for the carolling (c/o darling, victhor and neil) and magprayer na din!!! venue TBA pa..tsaka yung time din TBA pa...

6. ic- indiv consultation, in short pangungumusta po ito...in the context of prayer hehehe... nwei text text lang po kung wat tym kayo available

ayun, very exciting to meet you guys again!!! sana po patuloy pa rin ang ating pagtataya at pagpapalaya kasama ang bawat isang kaselda sa seldang Marytown at ang mga kaibigan natin mula sa erya...

kalakbay niyo,
benjo and julie

AtSCAn Tayo

2007-10-04T19:16:00.000+08:00

Exposure trip. nuf said.

Retreat Reminders!

2007-10-01T00:11:00.000+08:00

Marytowner! 2 weeks to go before Silent retreat!

MT
Julie

Benjo

April
Keiffer
Patty

Ayano

Mike Abay

Gabo

Richie
Jhing

Big attendance! Good Job Marytown!

Just some administrative matters:

Sign the waiver for people who are 18 yrs old and above

Have you waiver signed if you're under 18

Fill out your personal info sheet for your Spiritual Director (which is in MVP 211) and place it in my pigeon hole (also in the room)

For those who are asking for retreat assistance, please e-mail a request letter to my add: julie_alberto_77@yahoo.com.

Prepare P1700 for retreat. It covers lodging, food and and transportation. Bring it on day of retreat OCTOBER 15

Some Reminders

Please be at Xavier Hall, October 15 @ 12:30PM (hope you have eaten lunch!)

Bring:
-Bible
-journal and pen
-toiletries
-clothing for 3 days
-jacket or sweater
-towel
-special medication
-slippers
-anything that would help you in prayer (ex. art materials if it would help in reflection)

Person to room ratio is 1:1

Start disposing yourselves to silence and prayer even for just a short time. We should prepare ourselves for the experience

Since this is a Silent Retreat, there will be no talking, communication, even eye contact. The only time that we can talk is when we have our sessions with our Spiritual Director each day. The point of the silence is for each one of us to be alone with our God.

Cellular phones will be surrendered before the retreat starts. We will provide a contact number to your parents should they need to contact you.

Do not bring things that would hinder you in prayer. If you really want to bring your mp3 (though this too is a bit discouraged), please just fill it with liturgical music.

We will be given points for our prayer. We hope that we can remain faithful to them. If you feel that you need a more focused subject, you can approach your SD for a different set of points.

Wear long pants during conference and SD sessions

Questions? You can e-mail me or text me at 09065708286/09193843452

Good luck in Acads! God Bless!

Julianne

MNA Candidates

2007-09-25T17:57:00.000+08:00

This afternoon, Gabo, Harold and I went to Marytown to babad and this was what we found. This is just one party though.. MNA Elections are nearing :)

Exposure Trip

2007-09-25T01:22:00.000+08:00

Nawa'y ang pakikisalamuha
sa ating mga kaibigan sa ospital,
ang mga kwento ng mga nanay at tatay
at lalung-lalo na ang mga ngiti sa mga mukha ng mga bata
ay magsilbing gabay sa atin upang patuloy na magpasalamat sa ating buhay
at magturo sa atin upang mas lalung pahalagahan ang mga bagay na mas nararapat pahalagahan
Nawa'y hindi lamang natapos sa isang araw na ito ang pakikipagkaibigan natin sa kanila...
Nawa'y sa karanasang ito, mas lalo tayong tumubo
upang magmalasakit
sa ating kapwa

2007-09-18T18:39:00.001+08:00

Hi guys! Baka ma-miss nyo ang AtSCA during Moratorium ha...

Kaya join at sugod na kayo sa mga activities bago tayo magpaka-busy ultimately sa remaining days of the sem.

Para sa Mga hindi pa nag Prayer Deepening Session.
September 19, 4:30

Para sa mga Mag RETREAT, Retreat Orientation:
September 21, 4:30, Kostka 304

Exposure Trip! (headed by Benjo and Bea ito!)
September 22 1:00-5:00, PCMC

Pag-aalay: Kaingin Medical Mission
September 23 7:30-3:00

AT SHEMPRE! Pwede pa rin kayo sumama sa Retreat on October 15-18, Tagaytay 'to! Just text me (09193843452/ 09065708286) or e-mail me, ok? The fee is P1,700, okie? Retreat Fee assistance can be provided and also if you need us to talk to your parents to allow you, pwedeng-pwede.

Mga Marytowners na sasama sa Retreat:
Benjo Mike Abay Kieffer Gabo Ayano
Julianne Patty April Richie Sir Jek

area overnight

2007-09-06T00:57:00.001+08:00

Maraming maraming salamat sa mga dumalo sa area overnight!!! Sana naging paraan ang overnight upang maging mas malapit pa tayo sa mga pamilya natin sa area!!!!
Para sa mga marytowners na di nakadalo, sana patuloy pa rin tayong makiisa sa ating mga kapamilya sa area!!!

Umaapaw na pasasalamat kina ate fanny (na nagpatuloy ki aya at julie), ate baby (ki mike), ate vic (kieffer), ate alice at kina darwina and apple (ki gabo), and ki ate fely (benjo)...umaapaw na pasasalamat sa pagtanggap sa bawat isa sa amin... Nawa'y ang isang gabing pinagsalu-saluhan ay magtagal nang habambuhay :)

Area Overnight etc...

2007-08-29T21:54:00.000+08:00

Magandang gabi, Marytowners! We've come to that time of the school year when we choose to spend one night with our friends in Marytown. You are all invited! SIno gustong pumunta?

AREA OVERNIGHT

Sept 1 afternoon ito but it has a send-off mass 12:00 noon at LHS chapel. Text me or benjo if you want to go but you can make it later the day due to NSTP or acads or anything.

Reminders:

Bring token for your manang: Maybe 2 kilos of rice, canned goods and a loaf of bread.

Wear a simple attire and bring extra clothes for the next day.

Bring a bottle of water enough for you(if you have delicate tummy)

Minimize tech gadgets and jewelry

Regarding Prayer

Venue for our friday prayer is Kostka 301, bring your ed flow and also, we have dinner afterwards

Regarding funds

because it has been 6 weeks already since we started the weekly Drop ofTEN (how time flies!)

Others:

Please post your BABAD schedule (basically, the time every week which you shall devote to visiting our manangs)

Cell Activities

MARYTOWN area mass: Sept 9, 8 am, Marytown Chapel
Please support our project heads, April and Gabo

SIMPLY AN ATSCAN

2007-08-27T16:44:00.000+08:00

By
Mel Sta.Maria
AtSCA 1978
Given at the AtSCA ED SESSION
August 22, 2007

Let me re-introduce myself. I am Mel Sta.Maria. I am just a lowly
professor of law at an obscure law school in Rockwell Makati where
about eight (8) Atscan alumni and alumnae are studying. I am also
a lawyer. I guess I am more known to you all as the father of
Patty, one of your newest members who kept on reminding me not to
forget this day as if this day will be your "life-defining" AtSCAN
moment. Well, this definitely will not be that "life defining" AtSCAN
moment, but I hope the words you hear today will guide you towards
that direction. I graduated from this great Jesuit
institution not as summa cum laude, magna cum laude, cum laude, or
with honors, or even an officer of any organization, but just
merely an ordinary biology student who was SIMPLY AN AtSCAN.

"SIMPLY AN ATSCAN." This phrase meant so much to us then
during our time as AtSCANs here. Our moderator, Fr. Francis Reilly
of the Society of Jesus, always reminded us of the virtue of
SIMPLICITY. SO , today I have decided to talk about SIMPLICITY and
not those complicated super-deep socio-theological issues about the
structure of society and what-nut. Fr. Reilly always said that
if we are simple in our ways , we will better appreciate and
understand the basic facts and demands of life, which, in turn,
will carry us through in the Ateneo, in our apostolate, and in our
lives as a whole.

By practicing the virtue of simplicity, I do not mean that
we all become simpletons or retardeds or oppressed or that we always
wear old clothes or shoes or socks with holes. It is not that. It
is not even more than that. It is profoundly BEYOND THOSE THINGS.
So, what then were the attributes of our simple-mindedness as
AtSCANs then, which, if observed, I think will serve you well even
today.

First, we strived to have that basic attitude of going into
ACTION for the good of others. Imbued with this desire, we felt,
humbly, that nothing can go wrong. If you put good into action,
then, in the end, no matter what you do, WALA TALAGANG SAYANG as
Ediboy Calasanz used to say to us then. One does not have to do
something dramatic , earthshaking or trailblazing. The weekly
apostolate in your respective centers every Saturday anticipated by
the children whom you have learned to love, the stroke of the chalk
to teach children that 2+2 is not five, the singing and the
dancing you do that makes the children laugh, the heartfelt warm
embrace you give to children that likewise gives joy and comfort to
their parents, these are all good and well. Keep on doing them.
This is the significance of the word "ACTION" in ATSCA. It is a
commitment in the flesh. ISANG MASIGASIG NA PAGTATATYA. As the song
goes "ISANG PAKIKIBAKANG HINDI NAGAALINTANA NG MGA HIRAP NA
DINARANAS." Your actions will give JOY to others. You are JOY-
CARRIERS.

Second, we recognized that we lived in a community.
Ateneans, after all, should be "persons for others." This is the
import of the word "Ateneo" in AtSCA. Ateneo is a Jesuit institution
and we know that one of the attributes of Jesuit training is not to
be isolated from the world, but doing good things with the world- a
sense of SOCIAL AWARENESS, a special sensitivity to the plight and
the situation of people around you, especially in your centers.
Looking at it from a different perspective, social awareness is the
ability to witness and to be witnessed. BUT it is not only YOU
becoming witnesses to what the world brings, but the world
witnessing what YOU bring to the world. Somehow you must have
some witnesses of what you have done, even without intending to be
witnessed. I do not suggest that you preen yourselves and brag
about what you do SO that others will see. That's not the point.
The objective is to simply and unassumingly be committed and do
what has to be done for the good of others: ISANG PAGBUBUKAS
PALAD. And if people see this, let them be "infected" by your
commitment. Let it be like a virus, but a good contagious virus
propelling people who witnessed you to emulate your commitment.
You can start this "infection" with your own special companionship
in ATSCA and in your centers. Cherish one another, as Ateneans, as
companions, because each one of you is a witness to the other's
good deeds.

Third , conscious of our own inadequacy, we strived to
passionately YEARN TO LEARN as Fr. Reilly appropriately said. Your
present station in life today is that YOU ARE STUDENTS in this
Jesuit institution. Do not forget that. Learn as much as you can.
Make yourselves better and better each year. What you sow now will
greatly help you in the future. Always strive for the best. To be
good , to be studious and to pass your subjects excellently do
not negate the spirit of simplicity but rather gives it
justification. This is the significance of the word "STUDENT" in
ATSCA. As students , NOT ONLY should you do good to others, BUT you
also have to do good to yourselves. You must always do your best and
try your hardest. You may fall short every now and then, but that's
OK. Remember: WALANG SAYANG.

LAST but the most important of all, AND FORGIVE ME IF I
SOUND LIKE A PRIEST NOW, we always strived to nurture that basic
childlike faith believing with all our hearts and minds that, in the
EUCHARIST, JESUS again reincarnates HIMSELF in TIME AND SPACE ,
yes, in history, to physically enter our body and soul. THIS IS THE
CENTERPOINT- Si "HESUS NA AKING KAPATID; to faithfully believe that
at the moment of communion, we become incorruptible as the HOPE of
the resurrection is physically within us. From this CENTER OF HOPE
radiates everything. This HOPE gives us inner power and inspiration
in our tasks as AtSCANs to "infect" others. This is the essence
of the word "CATHOLIC" in ATSCA: To be physically and spiritually
with Jesus and to MANIFEST Jesus to others. Truly, this
consciousness of HIS presence makes AtSCA and your activities an
APOSTOLATE.

Without Jesus, who is the HOPE OF THE RESURRECTION, in your work,
and in your studies and, indeed, in your midst, your efforts will
just be as dry and hopeless. It will be meaningless. Looking forward
to the room prepared by HIM in heaven will be a mere figment of
your imagination. ITUON NATIN ANG ATING PANINGIN KAY JESUS NA SIYANG
PINAGMULAN NG ATING PANANAMPALATAYA, AT SIYA RING NAGPAPASAKDAL NITO
( Hebreo 12:2). " Let us fix our gaze on Jesus, the author and
perfecter of our faith." I remember this line in the Gospel very
well. This is the reason why, during consecration, I and my cellmates
in AtSCA then , gazed at the bread and wine.We believed that we were
gazing at Jesus at that moment when Fr. Reilly performed the greatest
miracle in the world. I still believe it today. It is such a loving,
awesome, powerful, and mystical moment. In philosophy of religion,
we say "mysterium tremendum"

And, of course there might be some of you who are not Catholics, but
its ok, if you are not Catholic, nurturing that faith in Jesus can
likewise be achieved by being cognizant that GOD is with you
spiritually. EMMANUEL- GOD with us.

With all these in mind when we were here as ATSCANs, we went
through our centers and attended our prayer meetings every week with
a meaningful commitment which was Christ-centered. We attended the
ATSCA MASS. During our time, it was the Wednesday 12:15 noon MASS.
To prepare for this talk, I visited the multiply site of Gerard to
see how AtSCANs might look like today. And you know, you just looked
like us during our time. And as I watched the video of Richie in
his multiply site showing members of Cell Marytown singing "You are
Mine" in their prayer meeting, I felt nostalgic and, on a personal
note, it brought me joy because I saw my daughter as one among you.
I watched the short video and it reminded me of that kind of profound
simplicity I am talking about. There is no fanfare, but only an
unassuming meaningful togetherness WITH CHRIST: praying, witnessing
and joyfully sharing among cellmates , silently knowing that each
AtSCAN in that prayer meeting is a committed student doing what is
good for the glory of Jesus in the community. What A UNIQUE KIND OF
LOVING COMPANIONSHIP. "Where one or two of you gather together in MY
name , there AM I in your midst." That is not merely a promise from
Jesus. It is his assurance and divine commitment.

So SIMPLICITY, stay simple AtSCANs. We tried to live out
those attributes and even today, many of us are still living them.
Don't get me wrong; we are not saints or holy men and women or
brilliant people. We just simply try our hardest to live our present
station in life and make Christ our CENTERPOINT.

In the end, AtSCA is not only a unique kind of joyful
companionship among Ateneans but it is also a great opportunity to
live a simple Christ-centered life and to make the love of Christ
radiate in your studies, in your family, in your centers and in the
community. And if AtSCA is a loving and radiating companionship,
then take hold of it and live it and let it not get away while you
are at the Ateneo.

MARAMING SALAMAT SA INYONG LAHAT. Para sa Diyos at sa
Bayan.

Katuwang sa Diwa at Panalangin

2007-08-21T11:28:00.001+08:00

Panginoon,

maraming salamat po sa panahong pinagsaluhan...sa mga kabataan po ng marytown, nawa'y patuloy Mo pong ilayo sila sa mga bisyo at kasamaan at nawa'y lagi nilang maramdaman ang pagmamahal Mo...
para kina darling, mike, at mga kasamahan sa nstp na nagpagod upang mabuo ang buong okasyon na ito, maraming maraming salamat po...para kina bro neo at sir jek na nagfacee sa hapong ito, nawa'y patuloy mo po silang gabayan upang gumabay din sa iba... para po sa mga marytowners na kasama namin sa hapong ito...kina ayano, benjo, billy, darling, gabo, jing, julie, kieffer, mike, patty, richie, at toni...nawa'y patuloy Mo pong papag-alabin ang mga puso namin patuloy na maglingkod... at para naman po sa mga kaselda namin na hindi nakadalo sa hapong yaon, alam namin Panginoon na patuloy pa rin namin silang kasama, katuwang sa diwa at panalangin...Amen

(*medyo two weeks ago pa ito pero sana buhay pa rin sa atin ang essence ng event na ito...pictures courtesy of rich and toni)

More Kadipa Pics!

2007-08-19T18:54:00.000+08:00

Ed Session na!

2007-08-18T10:42:00.000+08:00

August 22, Wednesday 4:30-6; Social Sciences Building 280
Speaker: Sir Mel Sta. Maria

What's an ED SESSION?
Basically, it's a talk (or sometimes, a workshop) wherein AtSCAns are presented with issues and concrete ideas that help us grow in our formation as members of AtSCA.

How does an ED SESSION go?
Well, we invite an AtSCAn out there (being an AtSCAn beyond the walls of Ateneo) in the real world to talk to us, students.

AUGUST 22, Wednesday 4:30 - 6; Social Sciences Building 280

Listen for Love by Joseph Galdon S.J.

2007-08-17T13:24:00.000+08:00

There are times when we are timid and shy about expressing the love we feel. For fear of embarrassing the other person, or ourselves, we hesitate to say the actual words “I love you.” So we try to communicate the idea in other words.

We are sometimes very strange people. The only thing we want to say and the only thing we should say is the one thing we don’t say. And yet, because the feeling is so real and the need to say is so strong, we are driven to use other words and signs to say what we really mean. And many times, the meaning never gets communicated at all and the person is left unloved or unwanted.

Therefore, we have to listen for love in the words people are saying to us. Sometimes, the explicit words are necessary but more often, the manner of saying things is even more important.

Any expression of a person’s concern for others says “I love you.” Sometimes, the expression is clumsy, even cruel. Sometimes, we must look and listen very intently for the love that it contains. But it is often there, beneath the surface.

We show our love sometimes by gentleness, sometimes by thoughtfulness and impulsiveness. Many times we have to show our love by forgiving someone who has listened to the love we have tried to express.

The problem in listening for love is that we don’t always understand the language of love which the other person is using.

Thus, we have to force ourselves to really listen for love. The thing in our world is that people rarely listen to each other. They hear words but they don’t listen to the actions that accompany the words or the expression on the face.

We have to listen for God’s love as well. Thomas Merton says that God’s presence is to speak, ours is to listen. We get all confused and discouraged and think that even God has abandoned us and does not love us anymore because we don’t listen closely enough for His love. It is there in people, in circumstances, in situation if we can only hear it.

Listen for love and we will find that the world is a very loving place after all.

Vigilance

2007-08-14T09:55:00.000+08:00

Batid kong hindi na lingid sa inyong kaalaman ang nangyari sa Marytown noong huwebes...nawa'y maging katoto tayo ng mga kaibigan natin sa area, lalung-lalo na nina ate baby gaite...katoto,kasama sa paghahanap ng katotohanan... patuloy po natin silang ipanalangin...

Fund Raising or CCA??

2007-08-09T12:42:00.001+08:00

Wow! I can't believe I actually have time to post this.. No classes!! Wahoo!! But before we get too excited, let's not forget to pray for the families in the areas. Unlike most of us who get too enthusiastic about having no classes, they can't help but worry about the safety of their homes during stormy seasons.

[I was able to think of this because I saw Benjo counting the MT funds]. Are you ready for some serious fund raisers?? or maybe you just want CCA (nope, not the school) -- Community Cooking Activity!! haha CORNY -- I know! Anyway, these are just some suggestions. We don't have to do them. I just want to make you crave these:

Custard Candy (another name for Yema)

1 can condensed milk
12 egg yolks

Mix condensed milk and egg yolks in a sauce pan (a double boiler - which is basically a small pan inside a big pan containing water - works wonder for this). Cook mixture under medium - high heat, stirring continuously until the mixture coagulates and separates from the pan. Cool. Shape into pyramids and wrap with cellophane cut into squares.

Outrageous Brownies

1 pound unsalted butter
1 pound plus 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
6 ounces bitter chocolate
6 extra-large eggs
3 tablespoons instant coffee granules
2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups chopped walnuts

1.Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

2.Butter and flour a 12 x 18 x 1-inch baking sheet.

3.Melt together the butter, 1 pound of the chocolate chips, and the bitter chocolate in a medium bowl over simmering water. Allow to cool slightly. In a large bowl, stir (do not beat) together the eggs, coffee granules, vanilla, and sugar. Stir the warm chocolate mixture into the egg mixture and allow to cool to room temperature.

4.In a medium bowl, sift together 1 cup of flour, the baking powder, and salt. Add to the cooled chocolate mixture. Toss the walnuts and 12 ounces of chocolate chips in a medium bowl with 1/4 cup flour, then add them to the chocolate batter. Pour onto the baking sheet.

5.Bake for 20 minutes, then rap the baking sheet against the oven self to force the air to escape from between the pan and the brownie dough. Bake for about 15 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Do not overbake! Allow to cool thoroughly, refrigerate, and cut into 20 large squares.

Leche Flan

12 ea Egg yolks
1 ea Evaporated milk
1 can Condensed milk, sweeten
Brown sugar for a syrup

Mix eggs and milks together, make a syurp of the sugar and hot water in a flan pan add egg mixture and steam in wok for 30-40 min. cool and invert on plate, Leche flan.

So there, if you want to have some sort of bonding, we can actually go to someone's place to make these. Then we can sell whatever we make :)

By the way, please don't forget to create a blogger account so we all can post something here! Enjoy the free time! See you tomorrow (my Friday LT was moved:))

*all recipes from the internet

Sa ating mga walang pasok

2007-08-09T08:56:00.000+08:00

Guys, I know it nice to have a break and all in the middle of the sem just like today, but also, let's pray for our ates, kuyas, kids and friends in the areas especially in Park 7 and Marytown.

Moving on...
Prayer tomorrow so don't forget to read Ed Flow and stuff

KADIPA on Sat to replace area tutorials

GA next week.

Yey!

Retreat sign-ups on going. Just sign up at MVP211.

Feedback Processing

2007-08-05T22:14:00.000+08:00

High points of the area insertion/tutorial

masaya na gusto nilang matuto
makulit ang mga kids pero masaya pa rin
we found out that kids are aware of poverty issues
taught kids math and english
library (venue) helped
maraming tutors!
less gulo
kids understood
mabilis matuto ang kids
load was divided
hindi umulan

Concerns/Problems and their corresponding solutions

walang first-aid kit (may nasugatan na bata)
kids don't want catechism (persuasion->candies)
makulit ang kids
nanghahampas ang kids
may mga nag-away
hindi focused and ibang kids-> give them break in one area; huwag paalisin
may mga unenrolled kids (distraction) -> make a play space
sobrang dami ang kids
hindi nag-aaral -> give them more visual aids
magulo -> talk to them, make them understand
aptitude does not match lessons -> practice

What we must continue

tutorials!
high attendance rate :)

What must be stopped

"nothing should be stopped?" learn to control though
tardiness

Date:Aug 4,2007
Minute-taker: richie yu

GOD WILL MEET YOU WHERE YOU ARE by Bo Sanchez

2007-08-05T13:57:00.001+08:00

I'm taking post-graduate courses in Theology to remind me of how ignorant I really am. You see, I love listening to my brilliant professors speak high-tech "theologese."

But I guess it's not just for me. I can't write straight with big, heavy-duty words, quoting stuff from super-duper theologians.

That work to me is just a little bit less difficult than doing advanced Trigonometry. But I recall one time when I took a shot at it. I started pounding on the keyboard,

"Some contemporary approaches to spirituality convey paradigmatic alterations from traditional soteriology, rooted in modern biblical hermeneutics..."

Ugh... It was pure torture. (I offered my sufferings for the conversion of the world. And I bet you'd do that too if I wrote that way, hmm?)

But in all this, I've learned something quite glorious:

God is flexible.

He's made of rubber.

He can stoop down to hallow, lazy brains like mine.

And He can also meet the best and sharpest minds of big-time theologians. And still win.

He can be wise to the wise.

And simple to the simple.

I've realized that God will meet us where we are.

He can be very tender to you if you need an embrace.

He can be firm to you if you need some spanking.

He can be terribly awesome when you need a miracle.

He can be painfully quiet when He wants you to trust Him.

He will be what you need him to be.

(Note: Not 'want' Him to be. I said, 'need' Him to be.)

Question: What do you really need right now?

Believe me.

He knows about it more than you do.

So let Him meet you where you are.

And let Him love you, right there.

the coffee bean

2007-08-02T22:57:00.000+08:00

THE LESSON OF THE COFFEE BEAN
Author Unknown
Aug 2, 2007


A daughter complained to her father about how hard things were for
her. "As soon as I solve one problem," she said, "another one comes
up. I'm tired of struggling."

Her father, a chef, took her to the kitchen where he filled three pots
with water and placed each on a high fire. Soon the pots came to a
boil. In one he placed carrots, in the second, eggs, and in the last,
ground coffee beans. He let them sit and boil, without saying a word.

The daughter impatiently waited, wondering what he was doing. After a
while, he went over and turned off the burners. He fished out the
carrots and placed them in a bowl. He pulled the eggs out and placed
them a bowl. He poured the coffee into a bowl. Turning to her he
asked, "Darling, what do you see?"

"Carrots, eggs, and coffee," she replied.

He brought her closer and asked her to feel the carrots. She did and
noted that they were soft. He then asked her to take an egg and break
it. After pulling off the shell, she observed the hard-boiled egg.
Finally, he asked her to sip the coffee. She smiled, as she tasted its
rich flavor.

She asked, "What does it mean, Father?" He explained that each of them
had faced the same adversity -- boiling water -- but each reacted
differently. The carrot went in strong, hard, and unrelenting, but
after being subjected to the boiling water, it softened and became
weak.

The egg was fragile. Its thin outer shell had protected its liquid
interior, but after sitting through the boiling water, its inside
hardened.

The ground coffee beans were unique, however. By being in the boiling
water, they changed the water.

He asked his daughter, "When adversity knocks on your door, which are
you?"


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St. Ignatius Babad

2007-08-02T19:38:00.001+08:00

Here are 3 pictures ofthe babad last monday. Can't find the pizza hut pictures. haha Anyway, hope to babad again with you guys soon! And hopefully next time, there'll be more of us..

(counter clockwise) Caloy, Gabo, Mike, Ate Alice, Julie, Kieffer, Jhing, Richie

Kuya Kieffer and Ate Jhing with Mariel

By the way, there's prayer tomorrow. See you at MVP 211 if you have free time before prayer or BEL 212 (4:30pm).

Next Line of Events

2007-08-01T15:50:00.000+08:00

Yey! so glad because we have new members now. Let's work together as a community (try natin kuhanin lahat ng awards sa AtSCA night!) Hehe... may hidden intentions ako! Sinong approve na si Patty at Kieffer ang Mr. and Ms. Marytown natin? hahahaha! benjo, game ka na bang maging stage father???? whehehehehe....

Anywho... Next line of Events...

Aug. 3 - 1st official Prayer

August 11 - KADIPA (Katuwang sa Diwa at Panalangin; prayer with Marytown Youth)

August 15 - Committee General Assembly

August 22 - Education Session

September 1 - Area Overnight

September 9 - Marytown Area Mass

Yey!

Reminders:

ED Flow is released, get it at MVP 211

Silent Retreat Sign Ups at MVP211

Drop of 10, please don't forget - weekly P10 funds from each of us to support thses projects:

Kids field trip
2 KADIPA sessions
educational materials (pens, paper, flashcards, etc...)
Newsletters for manangs
Marytown Area Mass

Welcome New Members!!!

2007-07-28T19:05:00.000+08:00

Gabo

Kieffer

Panch

Toni

Billy

Pat

Aya

Jing

Nikki

Nikka

Marytown

wala pang pics si angela and si james :) next time!!!
for more pics visit richie's multiply: click this

2007-07-08T18:57:00.000+08:00

stories only serve their purpose when they are shared with one another...
ang kuwento ay nabubuhay lamang kung binibigyan sila ng kuwenta...
God bless :)
---------------
TO SEE IN THE DARK
By: Bro. Andrew Maria, MMHC
Jul 8, 2007


A boy and his father are walking through a large forest. To cross to
the other side, they have to pass through a long dark tunnel. The boy
hesitates at the entrance.

"Father," the boy says, "how can I walk in there when it is so dark?
I
will not see where I am going. We have neither candles nor torches to
light our way."

The father calmly tells his son, "Once inside, close your eyes for
several minutes to give them a chance to get accustomed to the dark.
When you open them again, I assure you that you will be able to see
the way through the tunnel."

The boy does what his father has told him. After closing his eyes for
sometime, he is able to see inside the tunnel. Through it is very
dark, he and his father are able to cross safely to the other side.

"Son," the father tells him, "if you don't have anything with which
to
light the darkness, use darkness to see in the dark."

FAITH is that darkness....

COMING UP NEXT

2007-06-25T08:46:00.000+08:00

Dates to remember, Marytown!

June 27 - AtSCA wide General Assembly,4:30 Venue - TBA

July 1 - Meeting with Bro. Neo about OrSem Mass (So lahat ng concerned sa OrSem Mass)

July 6 - First Cell Prayer

July 7 - First Tutorial sa Area

July 14 - Leadership Training Seminar

July 21 - PreOrSem for new mems and new mems at heart; Area Tours; NSTP insertion (Mt Chapel)

July 22 - OrSem

Aug 1 - NatSit

Aug 3 - First cell prayer with new mems

2007-06-16T23:16:00.000+08:00

yup, nagpictorials nga ang mga kids for the profile nila today...nasabi na nga ni julie, magkakasama kaming tatlo ni mike sa mt lib...anyway, ito rin po ang assessment ko...

strengths
game ang kids para magpakuha ng pictures
we stick sa time table
maraming napicturan at nagsauli ng profile sheets
hindi rin nagulo yung mga books save the kids section
weaknesses
walang initiative from me...
may ibang parents na mukhang nagalit kasi hindi raw sila nabigyan ng profile sheets (at nagexplain naman kami sa kanila)
kaunti nga ang AtSCAns
opportunities
makipagkaibigan pa sa mga bata at mga magulang
maging mas sistematikong pagpapatupad ng tutorials
recommendations
follow up sa mga batang di pa nakakapagsubmit ng profiles at di pa napipicturan
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p.s.ayun, sana nga na maging mas masaya at mas makatulong pa tayong mga AtSCAns sa ating apostolado ng pagtuturo sa mga batang ito... nanawagan po sa mga AtSCAns na magpatuloy lamang tayo sa ating hangarin ng paglingkod ;)

Online exchange of processing about today's area activity

2007-06-16T21:52:00.000+08:00

So basically, Mike Benjo and I got to Marytown with pentel pens, paper and a camera. We had a list of 12/30 tutees. We got kids who wanted to be in on our tutorial sessions and took their pictures for their profile sheets. These are very helpful in remembering them.

Benjo, Mike, mag-add pa kayo if ever. Help na natin sa future Marytowners

Here's my SWOT-R

Strenghts
Availability of student profiles
Consistent and enthusiastic kids
Was able to get 21/30 kids' pics and profile sheets

Weaknesses
No planning ahead
Konti lang AtSCAns
Konti lang dala kong papel

Opportunities
Meet parents
Strengthen bond with kids

Recommendations
Bring extra camera and more paper
Open the lib before calling kids

AtSCA stuff

2007-06-16T18:45:00.000+08:00

So here's what happened during these past days:

Cell Planning #1 with Julie and Benjo june 4
Cell Planning #2 with julie, benjo and mike june 5
Cell Planning #3 with julie, benjo, mike, richie and caloy m. june 7
Cell Planning #4 with julie and benjo june 9

Area Planning June 9, 2:20PM Marytown lib

Plansem at Sacred Heart Novitiate June 10-12

What's COMING UP NEXT?

Rec Week June 18-21, 25

OrSem GA June 18

AtSCA GA June 20

Tagaytay Retreat house Ocular trip June 22

NSTP Area orientation June 23

First Official Saturday tutorials July 7

Leadership Training Workshop for OLPP July 14

Exciting ang dami diba? Hope to see Marytown's presence in all of the activities... Yung Ocular siguro kahit LogFin lang. hehehe.

Happy 20th, Jo!!

2007-06-04T23:30:00.000+08:00

Happy Birthday Harold

2007-06-04T23:11:00.000+08:00

On Cell Planning

2007-06-04T23:06:00.000+08:00

Guys, we should meet as a cell before plansem for cell planning. Most probably it will be on the 6th or 7th.

Please think of suggestions/ activities (anything that would help us grow and improve as a cell).

Nandito na kami sa Katipunan ni Benjo.

God Bless sa Reg and stuff.

New Ideas for the Shirt

2007-06-02T17:29:00.000+08:00

Hey guys! How's your summer break? Have you been enjoying it so far? Well, since I had "free time", I decided to create a new design for the AtSCA shirt. That's a picture of 5 people:
1. A girl holding a rally poster
2. A guy holding the Banner
3. A kid with waring a Crucifix
4. A girl holding a bible
5. A guy holding a camera (i didn't know what to let him hold.. hahaha)
there you have it! i had to let my younger sister draw those people for me. hahaha I know there's still so much to improve. I was in a hurry when I did this cause I need to go somwhere (I still need to meet my old classmates; I've been here for a week and most of my time have been spent in front of the computer!!). just tell me your suggestions :) i'll read them as soon as i get back! :)

For Marytown's Songbird

2007-05-21T23:04:00.001+08:00

(click on the pic to enlarge)

Marytown-SM Meeting

2007-05-17T21:01:00.000+08:00

Good evening! You have probably heard of SM's plan to construct a 35-storey building along Katipunan Ave, where Xanplaza is right now. Just this afternoon, Mike Abay and I were able to attend the SMDevCorp-Marytown meeting at the Loyola Heights Barangay Hall. Please read the entry below for the notes from this afternoon's meeting.

Marytown: Affected by the Construction of a High Rise?

2007-05-17T20:54:00.000+08:00

SM Dev. Corp. – Marytown Meeting

Loyola Heights Barangay Hall

Started: 3:00PM [the meeting was set at 2:00PM but some of the members of the SM Development Corportation arrived late]

Attended by: Residents of Escaler, Marytown, Sapa and Katipunan

SM Development Corporation

Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA)

I. Welcome Remarks

· It was stressed in the speech of the engineer that NO ONE FROM MARYTOWN SHALL BE RELOCATED with the planned construction of the residential building.

II. Presentation of the project

The architect of the project presented the following information (handouts were given) :

· Basic Project Information

Name of Project: Berkeley Residences

Location: Katipunan Avenue corner J, Escaler St., Loyola Heights, Quezon City

Proponent: SM Development Corporation

Address: SM Corporate Offices, Bay Boulevard, Pasay City

Type of Project: Residential Condominium

· Brief Project Description

The proposed project will involve the construction of a 35-storey residential building with penthouse along Katipunan Avenue in Barangay Loyola Heights, Quezon City. The Project will be referred to as “Berkley Residences”.

The proposed subject will be situated within a property with a total land area of 3146.51 square meters. It will have a total floor are of 45,979.92 square meters. The building will feature 1,109 residential units and 1626.78 sqm of commercial space that will principally support the requirements of the residential of the residents of the building. Table 1 presents the tabulation of area.

Table 1. Floor Area*

Level	Components	Buildable Area (sqm)
Ground Floor	Commercial Units (12 units)	1,900.32
2^nd Floor	Parking	2,675.70
3^rd Floor	Parking	2,675.70
4^th Floor	Amenities	2,657.80
5^th Floor	Residential	837.55
6^th – 35^th Floors	Residential	31,765.63
Bi-level penthouse area	Residential	2,316.61
Roof deck		1,150.61
TOTAL		45,979.92

*Source: Far, Berkley Residences, SMDC, April 14, 2007

· Project Location

The proposed project will be situated within a property with a total land area of 3,146.51 sqm. China Bank currently owns the said property. Negotiations are underway for the sale of property to SMDC.

The vicinity is primarily characterized as a residential and commercial zone. Commercial operations such as offices and shops are found along Katipunan Avenue. The project site is within the vicinity of schools such as Miriam College, Atene de Manila University and University of the Philippines.

The project within Barangay Loyola Heights, which is located at the eastern section of Quezon City. The vicinity is a highly urbanized zone, and most of its land area is either for commercial or residential-commercial.

· Construction Plan and Schedule

Construction of the building is expected to be undertaken within a period of thirty (30) months. Soil investigation works is currently ongoing and will be completed by June 2007.

Construction works will proceed with the excavation works for the foundation and basement level of the building. The foundation and earthworks will be completed within a period of 3 months.

Afterwhich, structural works and concreting/masonry works will follow once earthworks have been completed. This shall be undertaken within a period of 15 months.

Upon completion of the structural works on each floor level, plumbing, sanitary, electrical, mechanical and fire protection works shall be undertaken. This shall be immediately followed by architectural works such as carpentry, millworks, installation of doors and jambs, windows and glazing, and other finishes.

The construction works will utilize the following major equipment and machinery:

Mobile Crane
Tower Crane
Backhoe
Concrete Pump
Plate Compactors
Dump Trucks
Transit Mixers
Concrete Vibrators
Bar Cutter/Bender
Table Saw
Water Pump
Welding Machine
Air Compressor
Demolition Hammer
Standby Generator

During the course of the construction period, the proposed project will hire a total of 150 skilled and unskilled personnel.

· Project Cost

The propsed project will have an estimated cost of P680,067,661.10

· Power Requirements

The power requirement during the construction phase will be sourced from MERALCO. The building’s power requirement is 750 KVA including combined demand and diversity factor. A generator set will be made available for emergency power supply. A standby generator shall be available to service the elevator and portions of the common areas in case of emergency power interruptions.

The existing MWSS water service main along Katipunan Avenue shall be tapped as the main source of water for the project. It is estimated that the construction works will require about 25 cubic meters per day of water.

The estimated water usage based on daily occupancy during peak operation is 346,425 gallons per day. Water will be conveyed to proposed cistern tank through 50mm diameter pipes.

The project shall be provided with two (2) cistern tanks with a capacity of 155,000 gallons each and two (2) overhead water tanks with a capacity of 20,000 gallons each.

III. Environmental Impacts and Mitigating Measures

The following were identified by the environmental analyst:

These assessments for the Environmental Management Plan are yet to be approved by the LLDA.

Potential Environmental Impact

Mitigating Measures

Construction Phase

Air Quality

Dust emission from the civil works and movement of vehicles

Dust control at the stick pile of aggregates through regular water sprinkling

Water Quality

Erosion and surface soil runoff

Wastewater from worker’s camps

Construction of temporary works such as deviation channels mounting, barriers and trenches around the stockpiles.

Portable toilet facilities will be utilized to avoid contamination of surface and groundwater by sewage.

Noise

Noise disturbance from the construction activities

Construction works should be scheduled during daytime only. (Coordinate with the Barangay).

Fencing of the construction area.

Construction Wastes

Generation of construction debris and other solid wastes

Collection and recycling of construction wastes. To be offered to junk shops as scrap material.

Handling and storage of potential contaminants under strict conditions

Use for future constructions.

Safety of Workers and Passersby

Impact of construction activities on welfare and safety of workers and passersby

Impact of falling debris on passersby and adjoining properties

Wearing ofsafety gadgets such as hard hats, gloves, safety belts, rubber boots, goggles, etc. will be a mandatory requirement for workers.

Safety signs/reminders will be posted in strategic areas within the construction area

Fire extinguisher shall be present at all times at the jobsite

Sufficient lighting shall be installed in some dark areas.

Construction canopy will be installed

Traffic

Traffic congestion at Katipunan Avenue

Side street parking will not be allowed

Operation Phase

Water Quality

Water pollution

Construction of sewage treatment facility

Soild Waste

Solid waste generation

Waste segregation and recycling program will be implemented to reduce the volume of wastes to be disposed through the city’s solid waste management system.

Emergency and Hazards

Hazards resulting from earthquakes, fire, etc.

The structural design of the building considered the seismic engineering design and analysis.

Adequate fire protection system is incorporated in the building design.

Emergency response measures will be instituted.

IV. Positive Impact of the Project

· Employment: construction workers (prioritize the host barangay)

· Taxes and Revenues: Additional income for host barangay.

V. Other Issues Raised

· Xanplaza construction hazards (9 years ago) – Don’t let this happen again.

· Geological Engineering study of the Marikina fault line.

· Flooding

· Katipunan Avenue Traffic

VI. How can Marytown assure themselves that they wont be affected?

· Construction will be limited to what has been allocated for SM.

· Compliance Environmental Management Plan

Cross Checking/Monitoring among stakeholders/agencies

Complaints can be coursed through the barangay office

P50,000 for every violation

· There will be public documents that would serve as proof of “agreement” (e.g LLDA documents).

Ended: 4:30PM

For the Most Famous Daddy in Marytown!

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Mahal ka ng Marytown. Mahal ka naming lahat :)

For the President

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View from the Top

2007-05-15T00:35:00.000+08:00

A few updates from Marytown:
1.) Someone was hired to start a fire in Daang Tubo. Fortunately, he failed. No one knows who sent him and where he is right now.
2.) SM corp. is going to build a 35 story building on the site of the old Xanplaza. This might actually affect the people from the area. There will be a discussion among the Marytowners and the SM people this Thursday, May 17 at the Barangay Hall.
3.) Marytown will be benefiting from the feeding program and the health education for parents that will be held at Pentecost Church. The AdMU Health Sci department is part of this.
4.) The Kids and the Manangs (especially ate Vic, who has goiter - please pray for her) want to say HI!!!!

2007-05-13T12:42:00.000+08:00

I'm not worthy to publish this post. Ang huling Mami ng Marytown ay hindi ko itinuring na nanay, more of kapatid.

But enough about me. hehe.

She still raised '06-'07 Marytowner's good and she busted her ass in doing so.

Happy Mother's Day kay mami Jo

Para sa Iba pang Mommy, Happy Mother's day din!

Happy Birthday Benjo!!!

2007-05-05T13:13:00.000+08:00

On your birthday we wish you much pleasure and joy;
We hope all of your wishes come true.
May each hour and minute be filled with delight,
And your birthday be perfect for you!

Benjo Raposa, AtSCAN - Marytown Cell Leader '07
"ad maiora natus sum!!!"

Bantay Bilang!!!

2007-05-05T12:45:00.000+08:00

Shirts (Female) - colors may be changed

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Below the collar (back) - this will be the back design for all shirts

Scripture:

"Jesus Said, He will come again and receive us unto Himself."

John 14:3

Scripture:

“Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God—”

John 1:12

Shirts (Male) - colors may be changed

2007-05-05T12:27:00.000+08:00

Below the collar (back) - this will be the back design for all shirts

Scripture:

"Oh, how I love Your teachings! I meditate on it all day long."

Psalm 119:97

Scripture:

"Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends."

John 15:13

Comelec Adventure

2007-04-24T12:19:00.000+08:00

Volunteers for Monday

2007-04-23T12:18:00.000+08:00

Hi Cellmates!

This MONDAY (April 23) we are asking for volunteers who are willing to go to COMELEC around 1:30 pm. You will be accompanied by Jude and Andrei. Basically, you will help in inviting political candidates who are running in the third District of Quezon City. You will be asked to encourage them to attend the Bantay Pangako which will also happen this coming Saturday (April 28) at the San Jose Seminary.

Should you have any questions or clarifications about this matter, please text me in this number 09212972594. Please also text me if your willing to join the group this Monday.

(Sorry pala kung ngayon ko lang kayo nasabihan.)

-mike

Marytown Library Blessing

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Blessing

2007-04-22T12:16:00.000+08:00

Marytowners!

It important that we attend the blessing of the Marytown Library tomorrow. Let's meet each other 12:30 at Mercury Drugstore.

Sorry po kung makulit.

For the love of Marytown and corn, I shall.

Julianne

MYCO Encounter

2007-04-21T12:04:00.000+08:00

Good morning, Marytown! Since no one's stopping me from posting anything here, I'm not stopping my self either.. hehe! MT I wanna hear from you (actually, not just me - everyone, right? hahaha) ... Your reflections, experiences, or just anything to keep this site alive! Here are the steps for posting:

1. Create a gmail account. It's easy! just visit mail.google.com and sign up!
2. After creating an email account, inform me and I'll make you a member of the author group. (I'll find an easier way.. But for now, this is the only way I know - aside from creating a general Marytown account which sucks cause it wouldn't be so personlized hehehe). I'll add you up ASAP.
3. visit blogger.com!
4. Sign/Log-in Using the first option (using the gmail account option)
5. Click +New Post and tadah!!! you can start typing.
6. When your done, publish it and check atsca-marytown.blogspot.com to see your admire you glorious post! hahaha

Hope to hear from you soon! Anyway, just want to share with you guys that we went to Marytown Last night at 7:10PM.. I wanna send my thanks to Leeann, Julie and Mike for Inviting me. =P We talked with the MYCO people (two of them). Here are a few of the things that were brought up last night:

Blessing Date: Satruday 1PM.
Food will be prepared ~~by MYCO~~.
Prepare Candles and Monobloc chairs from the second floor (Chapel)
Payment for Priest (Language: English)
Instead of tokens, laminated library cards might be given out

Computer shall be installed this Saturday

The electric bill of the lib can't be paid because of jumper

MYCO is having a difficult time mobilizing because they're under MNA
MYCO election might be held this June.

Voter's Ed at Escaler
MYCO has a hard time gathering participants. (The most they can get is 20 -- the same people who have attended previous PVAs
---> if only we could have the event in Marytown so that it would be easier for them to attend.
Possible Date: May1
Posters/ Ads
Candidate Profile Sheets/Flyers

Bantay Panagako
Problem with MNA
They will talk with Ate Letty (who, by the way, works new chix and treats -- if ever you want to talk with her)

Signing/Turnover of Lib

MYCO requested to set another meeting with Sibol

That's all (I think). After that, I just listened to Leeann and Julie having a chismis session with them until around 9pm. They did most of the talking hehehe

Anyway, guys, see you this Saturday! God bless. Have a nice day!

Profile: Marytown

2007-01-02T13:56:00.000+08:00

Ang Marytown ay may sukat na 1 hectare at 40sqm. Ito ay isang parke (Park 10) na ibinahagi ng Castro Family. Nagsimula ang Marytown bilang isang cogon area na may iilang kabahayan lamang. Puno ito ng talahib, walang ilaw, at walang tubig na mapagkukunan. Ngunit gumawa ng balon ang mga naninirahan dito upang may mapagkuhanan ng tubig, at lampara naman ang nagsilbing ilaw nila sa gabi, hanggang may iilang pulitiko ang tumulong para magkaroon ng Meralco at MWSS. Nagkaroon din ng samahan na siyang namumuno sa nasabing lugar.
Ang pangalang Marytown ay nanggaling sa dalawang madre na bumibisita noong 1970s na galing sa Maryknoll (na ngayon ay Miriam College na). Naging bahagi ang nasabing area ng apostolado ng mga madreng ito at ipinangalan sa kanila ang lugar.

Our Lady of Lourdes ang naging patron ng Marytown. Nagdiriwang ito ng
kanilang kapistahan tuwing ikatlong linggo ng Mayo, ngunit noong huling taon ay binago ito at ginawang Pebrero 11, na umaayon sa kapistahan ng nasabing patron. Itinama ito ng kasalukuyang kura paroko na si Padre Steven Zabala. Ayon sa kanya, ang Mayong kapistahan ay hindi umuugma sa kapistahan ng patron. Ang pagbabago na ito ay pinagkasunduan ng kura paroko ng Our Lady of Loudes at ng pamunuan ng Marytown Neighborhood Association (MNA), kasama ang mga mamamayan ng Marytown.

Karamihan sa mga taga-Marytown ay Katoliko. May mga iilang “born-again” groups din. Lima hanggang pito ang karaniwang bilang ng mga miyembro ng pamilya. Malaking porsiyento ng mga naninirahan dito ay galing sa Central Visayas (Negros, Aklan at Iloilo) at Eastern Visayas (Samar, Leyte,). Mayroon ring mga galing sa Luzon (Quezon, Pangasinan, Laguna, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, Batangas, Masbate). Ang iba nama’y mga dati ng residente sa Maynila. Kaunti lang ang galing sa Mindanao (Davao, Surigao, Cagayan).

Ang pinakamatingkad na dahilan sa pagpunta sa siyudad ng mga residente ng Marytown ay ang paghahanap ng trabaho. Wala masyadong mga trabaho at mapagkakakitaan sa kani-kanilang mga probinsiya. Sa pagpunta nila ng Maynila, umasa sila na mas maraming oportunidad dito upang maghanap-buhay at kumita ng pera, upang may pangtustos sila sa pangaraw-araw nilang mga pangangailangan. Ang iba ay nakipagsapalaran upang makatulong na rin na maiahon mula sa kahirapan ang kanilang mga pamilya. May iilan na lumipat ng Maynila upang iwanan ang mga alitan sa probinsiya.
Karamihan sa mga naninirahan sa Marytown ay nakapag-asawa ng mga taga-rito nang sila ay lumipat ng Maynila. Kaya naman doon na rin sila tumira at nagpalaki ng kanilang mga anak. Mga kapamilya, kamag-anak, kaibigan, o mga katrabaho ang madalas na tumulong sa paghahanap ng matitirhan ng mga mamamayan dito. Marami rin ang dito na ipinanganak at nakikitira sa bahay ng kanilang mga kapatid o magulang na matagal nang nasa Marytown. May mga ilan rin na nangungupahan.

Noong nagkaroon ng sunog noong Abril 13, 1993 at natupok ang mga kabahayan sa Marytown, nagsimulang ilakad kay Mayor na ibigay sa mga naninirahan ang nasabing lugar. Ngunit hindi ito sinang-ayunan ng Mayor dahil sa dahilan na ito ay isang parke. Kailangang mabago muna ito tungo sa residensyal. Ang pagbabago nito ay isang mahabang proseso na kinakailangan ng pahintulot mula sa mga nakapalibot na mga subdibisyon. Napagalaman na ang mga ito ay mahigpit na tumutol. Hanggang ngayon, ang paninirahan dito ay “as is where is”.
Bago ang sunog noong 1993, masasabing nasa middle-income ang mga kalagayan ng mga tao. Marami ang napilitang magsimula sa uno dahil sa pangyayaring iyon. Ngunit ngayon ay kapansin-pansin na maraming bahay sa Marytown ang naglalaman ng mga kasangkapan tulad ng telebisyon, refrigerator, bentilador, at radyo. Dahil sa pagpasok ng Bayan Tel, marami na rin ang nagkaroon ng telepono at dagdag dito, marami-rami na rin ang may cellphone.

Maswerte ang Marytown dahil isa ito sa mga komunidad na nakakatanggap ng tulong mula sa maraming mga organisasyon. Ang ilan sa mga Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) na tumutulong ay INSA mula sa Miriam College, AtSCA at MUSMOS mula sa Ateneo, ang St. Vincent Foundation (Foster Parents), Sagip Kalinga na mga Born Again, at ang paroko ng Our Lady of Pentecost.

AtSCA Mission

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To form responsive and Christ-centered individuals possessing leadership qualities whose actions are grounded on a holistic development in terms of spiritual formation, and integration with the poor.

Leadership qualitites
-directs not imposes, team player, patient, humility, balance, open to change, initiating change, trusted, passionate, masayang namumuno, nakaakhawa, efficient, courageous, professional and friend, may takot din, critical thinker, objective, consistent, social justice advocate, may vision, strong in fath, consultative, resourceful

Holistic
-heart, mind and hands
-balanced life
-3 areas of formation: Spiritual Life, Apostolate, Social Awareness
Integration with the Poor
-when we say poor in AtSCA, it means economically poor
-we love the person who is poor, yet we fight the condition of poverty
-also, as we experiece poverty with our area friends, we are become conscious of their small concerns and how our actions deprive them of this.
-We are their companion, we are not a higher person

AtSCA Vision

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The Ateneo Student Catholic Action is a student organization which hopes to direct the growth of its members towards service for otheres based on their Christian faith and ideals, on their Filipino spirit, and on the pursuit of truth through liberal education.
"Ateneo"
- we are an Ateneo based organization
- we have the ideals of being an Atenean
- we are formed through Ignatian Spirituality

“Student”
- we are first and foremost students

“Catholic”
- we are NOT EXCLUSIVELY Catholic, rather we have the catholic ideals and values. (ie we read and study scriptures, we pray, go to mass, etc.)

“Action”
- an Ignatian form of service

“hopes”
-there is a looking forward for something long term and not necessary immediate

“growth”
-it means each member is constantly growing
-growth is always a dialectic, a two way process for the formator and member

“growth of members towares service for others"
-means we are not limited to the formation of our members, but rather it is through that formation that we are able to give back to others

“others”
- indirectly this applies to our fellowmen

“Filipino spirit”
-values of being a Filipino
-“bayanihan” = bayani + anihan
-We are courageous, we have yield what we have planted
-We have hope for our country, we are knowledgeble of our society

"Liberal Education"
-unbiased education
-education not confined in the classroom
-broad and objective/critical point of view
-we are in pursuit of truth and knowledge
-also comes from liberal theology which indicates God’s preferrential option for the poor, social justice, the rights and dignity of our fellowmen