TUNOG MALAYA

Title of the activity: TUNOG MALAYA: awit, sayaw, tula, at iba pa
Inclusive Date: June 10, 2010
Venue: URSA Main Gate
Source of Fund: YLAR initial fund (Php 1,645)
Persons Involved: Music Education students, YLAR, and interested students of URSA
Project Details:
In celebration of Rizal Day and Independence Day, YLAR come up with an activity that aims to start the school year and welcome the freshmen students to URSA through music and put awareness of these significant dates in our hearts, entitled “TUNOG MALAYA”.
At first, YLAR focused in finding singers for the event, but because of the short span of time for the preparation, too short to learn a new song, some refused the invitation. And that incident made an idea pop up, tunog or sound do not generally mean music, so, poets and dancers were tapped.

Budget:

With creative minds, talented voices, and good hearts working together, the preparation of this program was successfully done.

Sounds system was borrowed in the campus auxiliary-in-charge, Mr. Rodrigo Anore while the back drop of the event is a recycled tarpaulin and the talents did not expect anything in exchange of their performance.

Particulars Amount
Participant’s Certificate Php 20.00
Tokens Php 45.00
TOTAL Php 65.00
Remaining Budget Php 1, 580.00

Program Proper:
The celebration started with a prayer lead by Joan Rosaldo, singing of the national anthem by Himlahi Chorale, and an opening remark by the dean and adviser of Dr. Marilou C. Pantaleon. Dr. Pantaleon discussed the objectives of the program, welcomed the audience and thanked their interest in the activity, and introduced the speaker of the event. Prof. Danilo Amigo in his message, made the listeners have a glimpse of the history connecting the Independence Day to our national hero down to our province.

After loading information to the mind, the program proceeded to the highlight, the ear- clapping moment of “Tunog Malaya”. First, the audience heard the songs “Believe in Dreams” and “Wake Up” sung by Jollibee Luberisco and Arcgel Hinggo. Even though those songs did not seem to be appropriate for the theme at first, but as you interpret it, the lyrics is heavy, strong and brave. Then, Lyka Krisele Jardolin made the listeners felt to be back in their mother’s womb as she sung the “Ugoy ng Duyan”. Next is Alvin Mendiola in his poem recital that turned into a guessing game that really awakens the crowd, his poem is entitled as “Bandila”. Then, it was followed by the performances of YLAR Morong Chapters representatives, Ishy Icapin and April Obusan with “Bayan Ko” and “Isang Lahi”. Their talent and their presence were heart felt; they truly showed support and cooperation in the success of this event. And as we thought, Himlahi Chorale will be the last to perform as they sung “Bayan Ko”. Rita Mendoza, the master of ceremony entertained everybody with her comic trivia, stories matched up with her jolly personality. And, poof! The waiting is over; Kevin Estrada arrived just in time. Who will not STOP, LOOK and LISTEN as he rocked URSA with “Tatsulok” and his very own composition, “Dapat Mabatid ng mga Pilipino”.

The program ended right in time, 10:00am, the classes resume as if nothing happened but for those who were really touched, something was marked in the heart. And finally, hope that this celebration will be repeated next year and the next and the next, until it became a tradition. Why not? This is the first and definitely not the last.

Title of the activity: TUNOG MALAYA: awit, sayaw, tula, at iba pa
Inclusive Date: June 10, 2010
Venue: URSA Main Gate
Source of Fund: YLAR initial fund (Php 1,645)
Persons Involved: Music Education students, YLAR, and interested students of URSA
Project Details:
In celebration of Rizal Day and Independence Day, YLAR come up with an activity that aims to start the school year and welcome the freshmen students to URSA through music and put awareness of these significant dates in our hearts, entitled “TUNOG MALAYA”.
At first, YLAR focused in finding singers for the event, but because of the short span of time for the preparation, too short to learn a new song, some refused the invitation. And that incident made an idea pop up, tunog or sound do not generally mean music, so, poets and dancers were tapped.

Budget:

With creative minds, talented voices, and good hearts working together, the preparation of this program was successfully done.

Sounds system was borrowed in the campus auxiliary-in-charge, Mr. Rodrigo Anore while the back drop of the event is a recycled tarpaulin and the talents did not expect anything in exchange of their performance.

Particulars Amount
Participant’s Certificate Php 20.00
Tokens Php 45.00
TOTAL Php 65.00
Remaining Budget Php 1, 580.00

Program Proper:
The celebration started with a prayer lead by Joan Rosaldo, singing of the national anthem by Himlahi Chorale, and an opening remark by the dean and adviser of Dr. Marilou C. Pantaleon. Dr. Pantaleon discussed the objectives of the program, welcomed the audience and thanked their interest in the activity, and introduced the speaker of the event. Prof. Danilo Amigo in his message, made the listeners have a glimpse of the history connecting the Independence Day to our national hero down to our province.

After loading information to the mind, the program proceeded to the highlight, the ear- clapping moment of “Tunog Malaya”. First, the audience heard the songs “Believe in Dreams” and “Wake Up” sung by Jollibee Luberisco and Arcgel Hinggo. Even though those songs did not seem to be appropriate for the theme at first, but as you interpret it, the lyrics is heavy, strong and brave. Then, Lyka Krisele Jardolin made the listeners felt to be back in their mother’s womb as she sung the “Ugoy ng Duyan”. Next is Alvin Mendiola in his poem recital that turned into a guessing game that really awakens the crowd, his poem is entitled as “Bandila”. Then, it was followed by the performances of YLAR Morong Chapters representatives, Ishy Icapin and April Obusan with “Bayan Ko” and “Isang Lahi”. Their talent and their presence were heart felt; they truly showed support and cooperation in the success of this event. And as we thought, Himlahi Chorale will be the last to perform as they sung “Bayan Ko”. Rita Mendoza, the master of ceremony entertained everybody with her comic trivia, stories matched up with her jolly personality. And, poof! The waiting is over; Kevin Estrada arrived just in time. Who will not STOP, LOOK and LISTEN as he rocked URSA with “Tatsulok” and his very own composition, “Dapat Mabatid ng mga Pilipino”.

The program ended right in time, 10:00am, the classes resume as if nothing happened but for those who were really touched, something was marked in the heart. And finally, hope that this celebration will be repeated next year and the next and the next, until it became a tradition. Why not? This is the first and definitely not the last.

175MB: Adopt-a-Child

Title of the activity: Project Help Series:
175MB: Adopt-a-Child
Inclusive Date: December 21, 2009
Venue: Cardona and Binangonan Rizal
Source of Fund: PORTRAITS: In Rizalian Perspective
Persons Involved: YLAR-Angono in partnership with URSA Fine Arts Students, University Student Government-Morong, Young Leaders Alliance of Morong, MUSTRA (Morong Professional Artists)

Program Details:
Due to the success of PORTRAITS: In Rizalian Perspective, YLARA, YLAM, USG and MUSTRA proceed to the next series of the Project Help. The earnings of the exhibit were used as a fund for this program as well as the toys and books donated were given.
The group envisions the giving of the true essence of Christmas Day to the less fortunate especially the children affected by the past typhoons in the province especially in Cardona and Binangonan areas. Through reaching out, to be their foster brothers and sisters even just for a day- a day with fun- filled activities.

Activities:
In Cardona, the program flow was hosted by USG. Usual preliminaries of a program- prayer, national anthem, welcoming remarks and messages were the first. Then, while having some snacks- face painting, story telling, laro ng lahi and teaching of songs. Next, lunch break, every foster brother or sister will assist their assigned adopted child- a way of telling them that someone does care for them. Another set of games followed presentation of the talents of the foster brothers and sisters, giving of prizes and souvenir gifts and last was the closing words by the heads of the four groups that made an effort to make this program possible.
Next stop is Binangonan, the real challenge that the volunteers faced- giving of gifts in the location of the tribe that they called as ‘Badjao’. The program was not presented due to technicalities though it can still be considered an accomplishment because the distribution of gifts was done.

YLAR accomplishment of SY2009-10

activities of S.Y. 2009-10

YLARA: ang pagpapakilala

Bangon, Rizal!

Due to the damage brought by typhoon Ondoy, Young Leaders Alliance of Rizal, both Morong and Angono Chapter collaborated. Solicitation blues, swimming in flood, box office hit for the donations, and a star circle quest for clothes--- knowing that we are also victims yet we have to share clothes for those who are almost underessed because of the devastation of Ondoy.
Bangon, Rizal Project toured in Barangay Hall of Kalayaan Angono last October 1, then,we dropped by at Barangay Hall of Tandang Kutyo Tanay last October 2, and October 4 in Lunsad Elementary School, Pilapila Covered Court, Pilapila Elementary School which became an evacuation center.
I am very proud to say that:

this activity truly pulled out the true characteristics of Filipinos not just within our organization, but our friends, families, alumni of the unversity and the kind- hearted individuals who sponsored our activity- ‘bayanihan trait’, love, kindness, helpfulness, generosity and cooperation were seen and felt.

PAGSASARILI: Para Sa Basang Tutubi

The First solo art-exhibition of Arcgel Baylon Hinggo as part of making-up project for the ministry of Servant Leadership with the collaboration of Ministry of Culture and Arts by the Young Leaders Alliance of Rizal Angono. It is the group’s immediate response after the Ondoy and Pepeng tragedy. The project aims to share benefits for the victims of the said deluge happened.
Donations were collected such as clothes, toys, books, etc. from the project was forwarded to the main chapter of YLAR which is in Morong Campus.
Dr. Marilou C. Pantaleon, as the founding adviser of YLAR Angono shared for the opening message. Curated by Mrs. Cecila Rañola-villlegas, the exhibit was formally opened with an art-performance by the artist exhibitor.
Visitors from the other campus {morong), girls, homosexuals, and of course men on their territory witnessed the making history of URS with the YLARA.

jounalism 101

YLAM host PressCon
Ness Justine P. Albito

Determined to make a difference.
Young Leaders Alliance of Morong opened the 4th Leadership Academy through a Press Conference held at the Isidro S. Rodriguez Building of University of Rizal Syestem- Morong last September 24, 2009.
The said event aims to spread further information and to launch the academy. YLAM alumni, honorary member were interviewed.

“Two days and one night of leadership training, but remember, everything is just a test”

, according to Theodorico Velez Jr., YLAM President as a press asked him for a brief explanation of the academy.
Nine publications participated in the activity, such as The Legacy, The HS Chronicle, Ang Tanglaw, The Insights, The Flame, The Inkfinity, The Mirror, The Essence and The Petroglyphs.
Mr. Markharem Blanquisco, founding president of YLAM, ended the conference through the motto of the organization.

“Its not just about leadership, it’s the passion for service.”

OFFICIAL LIST OF WINNERS
JOURNALISM 101: Session Legs on News Writing and Feature Writing
Sponsored by the Young Leaders Alliance of Morong

COLLEGE LEVEL:

News Writing (English) Publication
1st Place Ness Justine Albito The Petroglyphs
2nd Place Rhona Mae Mechilina The Essence
3rd Place Jeralyn Bernales The Inkfinity
4th Place Jo Marie Beth Dante The Legacy
5th Place Rita Mendoza The Petroglyphs

News Writing (Filipino) Publication
1st Place Mark Jezreel Blanquisco The Mirror
2nd Place Martin Bontillo The Essence
3rd Place Alvin Mendiola The Petroglyphs
4th Place Bernie Comia The Flame
5th Place Julius Miguel Perez The Mirror


Feature Writing (Filipino) Publication
1st Place Mark Jezreel Blanquisco The Mirror
2nd Place Alvin Mendiola The Petroglyphs
3rd Place Bernie Comia The Flame
4th Place Jollibee Luberisco The Petroglyphs
5th Place Mary Lennie Lopez The Legacy

HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE LEVEL:

Feature Writing (English)

1st Place: Jeremias Rivera (COE-The Mirror)
2nd Place: Adhielyn Victor (URS-Angono)
3rd Place: Angeli Lucille Ferrera ( The HS Chronicle)
4th Place: Justine Benedict Balcera (The HS Chronicle)
5th Place: Eliz Rose Javier (The HS Chronicle)

YLAR Echoes YES and WCYF

YLAR Echoes YES and WCYF
Ness Justine P. Albito

Young Leaders Alliance of Rizal-Morong handles Back to Back Leadership Fora: 1st World Creative Youth Forum and 7th Youth Environment Summer Camp Echo Seminar last August 4, 2009 through the Office of Development Services at the Audio- Visual Educational Center of URS- Morong from 8:00am to 1:00pm.

The said event aimed to share the learning from WCYF and YES Camp. Student leaders from URS Morong and Angono participated in the activity.

After the usual preliminaries of a program, Dr. Reneecilla B. Paz de Leon, Chancellor of Cluster II, welcomed the participants and speakers. It was followed by an inspirational message from the director of OSDS, Dr. Nancy Pascual.

YLAR invited Prof. Marcelito Mangaoang of Pamantasan ng Rodriguez as the first speaker that tackled the Ethical Living and Youth Empowerment. He is the Youth Ambassador, Country Representative of the Philippines and a delegate of the 1st WCYF last May 5- 10, 2009 at Quezon City. He quoted the words from the forum,

“If we are to strive for a harmonious and peaceful world, then, education in school is the key starting with young fresh minds.”

Mrs. Noemita Albito, master teacher II from Teresa Elementary School and the adviser of Teresa delegation in Baguio City last April 26- 30 for YES Camp was the second guest speaker. She discussed her topic, “Ang Puno ay Buhay” and according to her,

“Nang isilang ang tao, may daigdig na tirahan, pangalagaan mo dahil itp’y hiram lamang sa Kanya.”

Immediately after the discussion and awarding of certificates and tokens for the guest speakers, a WCYF talkshow followed. “Show ko ‘to, Paki alam mo!”, is about the struggles, extraordinary experiences and different kind of gainings during WCYF ’09. The delegate Suzette Plegaria and volunteers Ness Justine Albito, Arvee Mapula, and Mark Jezreel Blanquisco acted as celebrity guests while Peter Salvio, also a volunteer, as the host.

Then, a participant’s testimony was given by John Albert Rico for being the only delegate of the university in the YES Camp. The seminar ended by a closing remarks from the adviser of YLAM, Prof. Markharem Blanquisco. Arjane Consul and Eljon Cervo served as the masters of ceremony.