Bagong Idol ng Wish Ko Lang!

One may say that money is the answer to all the numerous tragic problems in the world. Sadly, all of us seem money-driven. But as the poor continues to be left behind, more people in power take over humanity. What is there to trust and hope for? A renewed government? Quality education? More

jobs? More local opportunities? Filipino youth depend on the adage, “Ang kabataan ang pag-asa ng bayan.” In a scripted scenario showcased by a TV program of GMA7, Wish Ko Lang!, we were moved by our fellow Adamsonians. Aired on the 28th of June, three inspiring students portrayed their inner hero potentials through a short set-up. It was a fine afternoon beside the St.Vincent Parish Church. Tatay Emong, played by BoyAlano, walked weakly while striving to push his luck for some coins to add up on his savings to finance hismedications. But as he passed through the church, a bill dropped off his pocket.Whenhe was about to pick it up, Enzo Pineda came as a stranger around the corner and grabbed TatayEmong’smoney.Astheoldmantriedtoconvincethedisrespectfulguywhopickeduphismoneythatitwashis, the seemingly innocent teen insultedandcommandedTatayEmong to stopbugginghim. Atfirst,fewpeoplenoticedtheshow.Someoptedtoignoreandsomestoppedbutonlywatchedthe two actors. “May mga taong gustong tumulong pero hindi nila alam kung paano tutulong,” Mr. Alano said inan interview.The script continuedwithEnzoshoutingdisrespectfulwords to theoldman. Itcaughtacoupleofeyes,onewasAnanaAbadam’s.Sheisa1styearBusinessEconomicsstudentattheUniversity.Evenifahundredpesowasallshehadinherwallet,shewhole-heartedlyhandeditovertotheweaklyelder.Thegirl’ssympathyforTatayEmong’sunluckysituationrevealedherinnerheroicvoice. Upon hearing the loud bragging of Enzo, Sandy Jones Pilarca, a 2nd year studenttaking up BS Hospitality Management, bravely came in between the arguing men saying “Hindi naman lalaban sa’yo ‘yan. Kung pera niya ‘yan, ibigay mo na lang sa kanya.” Everyonegestured their little intentionsofhelpingout too.Butanotherboystoodupamongthe crowd. Benjie Salvador Jr. did not contemplate on defending the old man. When the situation heated up, and before Benjie’s fist could land possibly on Enzo’s face, the show revealed itself. Ms. Vicky Morales declared that the scripted incident was over. The three brave heroes could not believethatitwasaset-up.“Syemprehindikayangkonsensyako‘yun.Maylolorinpokasiako,”Benjieproudly said. The skit opened the eyes of many viewers on how people these days are still worth our faith.One’sphysicalcharacteristicsneverdefinehistruecapabilities.ThesethreeAdamsoniansprovedour ideas wrong when we thought that the world revolves around money. Trust in humanity restored!

By Kacey D. Laudato

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Rainy Days 101: Dipping into the Season with a Smile

It’sdamp. It’sdark.And it’s cold.Gettingup frombedhasbeenadreadful challengefor some of us (including me) and leaving the gentle borders of your humble abode has been pretty much a double-thinker.As the expression goes, “I’m going to have

to make a rain check.” And as little as you think the cold weather may be affecting us. A 2008 Michigan study stated that more than 50% of Americans admitted to bear negative feelings when they encounter rain. Moreover, melatonin, a hormone our body

produces when we get exposed to the sun, was proven to be partly responsible for setting our moods up. This explains the sudden mood changes some of us experience when dark clouds fleet over. In addition to these scientific findings, floods, which amount tocongestedtrafficandimpassablewalkways,burdenusinwaysthatcanruinourday.Andwhile some of you may have other reasons why the rain gets in your nerve, here are a couple of things that might just make you see the brighter side of this gloomy day-ender.

Coffee Break! Whetherit’syourfavoritelattepreparedbyyourfavoritebaristainyourfavoritecoffeeplace,orthestrongandkickingaromaofKopikoAstiginyourcustomizedI-heart-Daniel-Padillamug,orsimplythesmoothandperfectblendof3-in-1fromthenearest5-pesocoffeevendofromyour apartment, a cup of coffee is just the next best thing when it rains (at least for the coffee enthusiasts out there).

A Book Always Comes in Handy Thisappliesforalotofsituations.Ifyou’respendingtime(reading,notsleeping)intheschoollibrarywhilewaitingforaheavyraintostop,itisinallaspectsbeneficial.Moreso,gettingstuckaloneintrafficgivesyoutheperfecttimetocatchuponanovelyouarecurrentlyhookedin(justmakesurethere’senoughlightinsidethevehicleyou’rein).

The Sweater Weather Thinkingaboutwhenyouwilleverbeabletosportthatfive-layered,undershirt-shirt(withruffles)-blazer-coat-another-coatfashionofyourswithouthavingtobeaneye-soreforallofhumanity?Ihavetosaynever.Butthewarmandcomfyhoodyyou’vewaitedtowearallsummerwillmostprobablyfitthejob.Nosweat!

Home Workouts Work! Ifyou’reathomeandyou’retoolazytogothroughtheraintohitthegym,youmightwanttoconsiderthis.Thetemperatureiscool;there’snohassleintravelling;youwillbeabletokeepyourhealthregiment.Noequipment?Justlookforhomeworkoutsonline.You’llbesurprisedthey’rejustasexhilaratingandeffective.

Bring Out the Inner Child in You Yousee,weliveinaverydemandingworld:quizzes,exams,projectshereandthere.It’saprettysophisticatedcivilizationthatneedsalotofpushing,thriving,andworking–whichnormallygivesusstress.Forgetallofit.Let’sdanceintherain!

Clean-up Chores for Closed Doors Yourplanforthedayjustgotcancelled.Yourroom’samess.Yourelectricfanisalreadycoveredininch-thickdust.Andyourclosetlooksmorelikeamountainofcloththanwell,acloset.Now,thismaytakealittletimetosinkin,butit’sthebestthingforyoutodo.Whoknows?Bythetimeyou’refinished,yourFridaynightisjustabouttoheatup.CallitaFree-upFridayandwakeuptoaSheezy-breezySaturday!

It's Called “Bed Weather” for a Reason The rainy weather is just the perfect weather to sleep in, enough said.

The rainy season will be paying a visit twice a year (unless you get out of the country), and itwill always be up to us to take the sunshine into our own hands.Don'twaitfortherainbowtoshow.Stopwiththeraincheckandseizetheday!

By Joseph A. Alcala

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Fashion Tips for a Drizzly Statement7 By Kacey D. Laudato

MotherNatureisfickle-minded.Yesterday,itwashumid;today,frigid.ThePhilippinesisindeedatropicalcountrygracingtheequator.AstheMetroskieswentgreywiththeJulygloom,itmarkedthestartofdrizzlydaysahead.Thebiggesttightcornerof

thisbleakseasonistraversingfloodsandpuddlesthatcanspoilyouroutfit. Thus, the only way to dance in such drenched climate is to pair it with umbrellas and boots. These can be the best accessories when circumstances call for it. One can never be too prepared! Fashionable waterproof necessities widely offered by different brands areavailableinthemarket.Let’scheckouthowthesefashionreminderscanbrightenupagloomy climate.

1. Paint the streets neon

In a humid atmosphere, you naturally feel blue and uninspired. Adding spice to your wardrobe through bright ensembles might do the trick. This would visually divert the dullauraintosomethinghigh-spiritedandfun.Neon-coloredtopswillfitinanygloomyweather.Donotlimityourselftomonochromaticchoices.Stayawaywithwhites.

2. Get along with the bipolar weather

Loud prints and statement tees are good choices because these are easy to throw onincaseofasuddenclimatechange.Youcanpopinaformallookinasnapbywearingasturdyblazeroraplaincollaredcardiganoverthesetypesofshirt.Ifitstartstofeelwarm,you can easily remove it. However, bear in mind not to overdo the prints-over-prints look. Forgirls,donotoptforskirtsthatwouldeasilyflyupbecauserainydaysareusuallywindy.

3. Keep it light!

Let’sfaceit,apairofjeansisclassic.Thismakesitatopnecessitytothosewholike to sport comfy yet durable clothes. It is never wrong to purchase one for your go-to attire, be it for the cold season or for summer. Be extra picky on your fabric choices, especially on tops. It will be best to invest on chiffon & mesh pieces, light cotton, and breathabletextilesbecausethesepiecesdryrelativelyquickly.Ifyougetcaughtinadownpour too heavy for your umbrella to withstand, it will be easy to dry soaked light-weight cloth. Refrain from apparels made of corduroy or suede materials because these cling to your skin when wet.

4. Summer ain’t gone too soon

Ifyouarethinkingtwiceondisposingyourwell-lovedsummeroutfits,worrynomore.Dressescanstillbeappropriatebylayeringitunderadenimjacket,cuteponcho,ora classy cardigan. Maxis, due to its vulnerability to mud, are not for this season though. On this,optforknee-lengthbottomsinstead.Boys’summershortsarenotoff-limitsintherainydays as well. It can go well with any polo shirt if you just practice versatility when it comes to the mix -and-matching. Invest on fashion pieces which can be used all year round.

5. One can never go wrong with a good leather choice

Trendy plastic totes and leather bags are must-haves, too! These will keep your essentialsdryinsidebecauseofthewater-resistantquality.Althoughpricey,thereareacouple of synthetic leather backpacks available in the market which could provide more protectionthantheordinaryones.Weighcostversusquality.Somehigh-endpurchasesmaynot be practically worth its rating.

6. Drop the heels! Ladies, if you are one stiletto-freak, leave them at home for the day. It is not a good ideatosportyour3-inchheelswhilebattlingwithsqueakyfloorsinschoolorwork,foranyreason.Goforsomethingrubberlikejellyshoesorrainbootsinstead.Jelliescomeinflats,sandals, and wedges. Selected brands even offer them in unisex. This genuinely provides a wide array of footwear choices for all seasons and purposes. In the presence of intense storm whichmayleadtofloods,yoursummerflip-flopswillstillbeyourbestweapontodependon.

7. The Final Touches Accessories can be as bold as to where your minds can run. Buck up your old plain teeswithaneccentricchoiceofdazzlingstonenecklacesortimelessmetallicchains,andyou are ready to go. But before buying charms, consider your skin type and its reaction to jewelries.Agoodchoiceofaccessoriesreflectshowyoupositivelycarryyourselfafterall.Also, if you have a poor eyesight which makes prescripted glasses your everyday accessory, youmightwanttoconsiderusingcontactlensesinstead.Youdon’twanttheglassesofyoureyewear to get foggy when it starts to rain, do you? Finally, keeping track of time is a must toavoidbeinglateduetotrafficthisrainyseason.So,don’tforgettoswitchyourwell-lovedvintage watch-buy into waterproof ones.

Rain-friendlylooksarenotsynonymouswithspendingbig.Practicalityisanedgeinfashion.Justrememberthatconfidenceis still the best clothing one can ever wear.

In Dependence Day“Wars come and go, but my soldiers stay eternal.” –Tupac

Whatis“independence”?IsittheflickaboutaliensstarringWillSmith?Isitwhatyoucallfreedomwhenyoucansayordoanythingandeverythingwithoutbeingshackledandlockedinsidethepenaltybox?Doesindependencemeanyou’realreadylivingoffofyourownstipendorperhapsnotasking“pangload”or“pangLOL”fromyourmomanymore?Ormaybe,justmaybe,is“independence”whatwecelebrateasafreecountryevery12thofJune? Forthosewhowerebusygettinginthegrooveoftheback-to-schoolvibeorthosewhojustdon’tgiveabuckaboutthenationwidehype,thePhilippinesjustcelebratedits116thanniversaryofindependence.It’smorethanacenturysinceDr.JoseRizalblazedup

theFilipinospiritwithhispen;it’smorethanacenturysinceGen.AguinaldowavedthePhilippineflagforthefirsttimeathishouseinKawit,Cavite.Acenturyhaspassedandsomeofourcountrymenchangedonlytoforgettherealizationsthatbrought“progress”tothiscountry.Let’stakeasnapbackatthemomentouseventsthatpavedwayforthefreedomofthisnation.

Grito De Libertad Eventhoughheisn’taroundanymoretoseewhatcameoutofhisinsistenceforafreenation,itcan’tbedeniedthatAndresBonifacioisoneofthefewmenwemustbethankfulfor.LedbywhatPhilippinehistoryreferstoas“Supremo”,together with the members of the Katipunan, they decided that it was high time to go against the tides of their Spanish conquerors.ItwasinAugustof1896whenAndresandhismengatheredinaplacesomewherenearCaloocan.There,theyaltogethertoretheircedulas(residentcertificates)apart,consequentlymarkingthestartofthePhilippineRevolution.

Round 1: 1-1 Uponthediscoveryofthehush-hushsocietythatwastheKatipunanonAugust19,1896,theSpanishauthoritieswent in full lockdown on all the people suspected of being a part of the anti-colonial movement. The efforts, including the executionofRizalandtheThreeMartyrPriestsofCavite,todismantlethebuddingdangerofrevolutionweretonoavail. OneofthefirstattacksofthefirstphaseoftherevolutionoccurredinthecityofManila.Thoughtheattackwasalostcause,neighbouringprovincessoonstoodup.FromManila,theuprisingspreadthroughoutCavite,Laguna,Batangas,Bulacan,Pampanga,Tarlac,andNuevaEcija.Theattacksgreatlyhamperedtheenemy’sfirepower.TheseeightlocationsarerepresentedastheeightraysinthePhilippineflagastheprovincesthatstartedtherevolution.

Political Unrest Storiesandscholarlyarticlessuggestthattheexecutionof“thenextgreatestpatriotafterRizal”wasmoreofaplaydrawn out for political supremacy rather than your typical evidence-motivated-type-of-accusation. “RizalwasexecutedbytheenemywhileBonifaciowasexecutedbyfellowFilipinos.Bonifaciowaskilledbythevery revolution he started,” wrote Ambeth Ocampo in his column in the Inquirer.After his arrest onApril 26, 1897,Andres and his brother, Procopio,were chargedwith treason for allegedly trying tooverthrowthegovernmentofAguinaldo.OnMay8,1897,bothBonifacioweresentencedtodeath–anorderpurportedlyhanded out by Aguinaldo.

Time-Out Thelastquarterof1897sawthetrucebetweentheFilipinorevolutionariesandSpanishauthorities.AcontractknownasthePactofBiak-na-Batoresultedinamomentarycease-fire.Bothcampsneverreallyintendedtoputastoptotherage.The pact served just as a decoy to buy time for the ailing Filipino forces as well as the Spanish side. According to the pact, AguinaldowasexiledtoHongKongwith$400,000inhispocketalongwithothertopofficialsoftherevolution.Thedealwent in disarray as battles between both parties erupted sooner than expected.

Round 2: Hanap, Usap, Deal! “They(Americans)cametothePhilippinesnotasafriend,butasanenemymaskingasafriend,”wroteTeodoroAgoncilloinhisbook,TheHistoryoftheFilipinoPeople. After a brief cessation of hostilities following the contract signing in Bulacan, U.S. top honchos met with Aguinaldo inSingaporewithhopestoconvincetherevolutionaryleadertoonceagaintakeuparmsandhelpthemseizetheSpanishforce in thePhilippines.Aguinaldo’s accounts read: “America is exceedinglywell off as regards territory, revenue, andresourcesandthereforeneedsnocolonies,assuringmefinallythat therewasnooccasionformetoentertainanydoubtswhateverabouttherecognitionoftheindependenceofthePhilippinesbytheUnitedStates.”Itproved,however,thattheGreat White nation had other plans in stored for the brown men. FollowingthevictoryofU.S.againstSpainintheBattleofManilaBay,EmilioAguinaldoreturnedtothePhilippinestohelp theAmericanforcesoverthrowtheSpaniards.Monthsafterhisreturn,Pinoyforcesdominatedalmostallof thePhilippines exceptManila.And in June 12, 1898, GeneralAguinaldo proclaimed independence at his home in Cavite.However,thiswasnotrecognizedbyUncleSam. It appeared that the war was not yet won as struggle later arose when the Filipinos failed to secure full independence fromAmericaevenaftertheTreatyofPariswassigned.ThisinvolvedthesaleofthePhilippinesfor$20milliontoSpain.

First Blood OntheeveofFebruary4,1899,atexactly9:00,PrivateWilliamsonGraysonofNebraskafiredtheshotthatstartedthe Fil-Am war. This happened at the corner of Silencio and Sociego streets in Sta. Mesa. Ofcourse,theendofthisconflictturneduglyfortheFilipinos.Notonlydidwelosethefightbutalsoourancestorswere perceived as rebels and insurgents.

“I Shall Return (Your Country)” BehindallthehuffleandpufflebetweentheFil-AmwarandtheJap’soccupationbackinthe‘40s,thePhilippinesended up holding its much-awaited and much-deserved independence. OnSeptember2,1945,Japanofficiallysignedtheactofunconditionalsurrenderinthepresenceofalliedpersonnelaftertheir5-yearstintintheislands.OnJuly4,1946,theUnitedStatesfinallygrantedthePhilippinesindependencethroughthe Treaty of Manila.

Take your pick “Being a developing country, we still need the assistance of great powers like the United States,” explained Atty. SherwinDePeralta. Manyhavecomeandgonesince then.Throughitall, the internationalsupportby the“allies”of thePhilippinesneverwavered.“It’sinthebooks”–allofthehelpthattheyprovidedthemotherlandsincethecontractsigninginManila.It’sunderstandablethatacountrylikethePhilippineswouldacceptallthehelpitcangetconsideringits3rdworldstatus.AswhatconsciousFil-AmrapperBambusaid,“Goodsain’tnogood,soweimportthingswecanmakeourdamnselves,andweexportfleshbone.”Thegovernmentshouldalsolookoutforitself,itsinterest,anditspeople. “Makakatulongyun(askinghelpfromothercountries)kungwalangstringsattached,”statedhistorianProf.JoseMa.Escoda. Lastly, the fate of one nation does not rely solely on leadership roles but also on the roles willing to be assumed by its people.TheeffortsofRizal,Bonifacio,Aguinaldoandalltheothergreatsthatcameandfoughtbeforewouldgodownrightthedrainifwe,theheirsoftheirsacrifices,wouldneverrealizethelessonsofhistory. MartialLaw,Arroyo,Ampatuan,Corona,PDAF,DAP–atthispoint,arethegrowinglistof“foreigners”thatwanttotakeadvantageofthePhilippines. What are you going to do now?

By Alexander L. Garcia

In Dependence Day“Wars come and go, but my soldiers stay eternal.” –Tupac

Whatis“independence”?IsittheflickaboutaliensstarringWillSmith?Isitwhatyoucallfreedomwhenyoucansayordoanythingandeverythingwithoutbeingshackledandlockedinsidethepenaltybox?Doesindependencemeanyou’realreadylivingoffofyourownstipendorperhapsnotasking“pangload”or“pangLOL”fromyourmomanymore?Ormaybe,justmaybe,is“independence”whatwecelebrateasafreecountryevery12thofJune? Forthosewhowerebusygettinginthegrooveoftheback-to-schoolvibeorthosewhojustdon’tgiveabuckaboutthenationwidehype,thePhilippinesjustcelebratedits116thanniversaryofindependence.It’smorethanacenturysinceDr.JoseRizalblazedup

theFilipinospiritwithhispen;it’smorethanacenturysinceGen.AguinaldowavedthePhilippineflagforthefirsttimeathishouseinKawit,Cavite.Acenturyhaspassedandsomeofourcountrymenchangedonlytoforgettherealizationsthatbrought“progress”tothiscountry.Let’stakeasnapbackatthemomentouseventsthatpavedwayforthefreedomofthisnation.

First Blood OntheeveofFebruary4,1899,atexactly9:00,PrivateWilliamsonGraysonofNebraskafiredtheshotthatstartedthe Fil-Am war. This happened at the corner of Silencio and Sociego streets in Sta. Mesa. Ofcourse,theendofthisconflictturneduglyfortheFilipinos.Notonlydidwelosethefightbutalsoourancestorswere perceived as rebels and insurgents.

“I Shall Return (Your Country)” BehindallthehuffleandpufflebetweentheFil-AmwarandtheJap’soccupationbackinthe‘40s,thePhilippinesended up holding its much-awaited and much-deserved independence. OnSeptember2,1945,Japanofficiallysignedtheactofunconditionalsurrenderinthepresenceofalliedpersonnelaftertheir5-yearstintintheislands.OnJuly4,1946,theUnitedStatesfinallygrantedthePhilippinesindependencethroughthe Treaty of Manila.

Take your pick “Being a developing country, we still need the assistance of great powers like the United States,” explained Atty. SherwinDePeralta. Manyhavecomeandgonesince then.Throughitall, the internationalsupportby the“allies”of thePhilippinesneverwavered.“It’sinthebooks”–allofthehelpthattheyprovidedthemotherlandsincethecontractsigninginManila.It’sunderstandablethatacountrylikethePhilippineswouldacceptallthehelpitcangetconsideringits3rdworldstatus.AswhatconsciousFil-AmrapperBambusaid,“Goodsain’tnogood,soweimportthingswecanmakeourdamnselves,andweexportfleshbone.”Thegovernmentshouldalsolookoutforitself,itsinterest,anditspeople. “Makakatulongyun(askinghelpfromothercountries)kungwalangstringsattached,”statedhistorianProf.JoseMa.Escoda. Lastly, the fate of one nation does not rely solely on leadership roles but also on the roles willing to be assumed by its people.TheeffortsofRizal,Bonifacio,Aguinaldoandalltheothergreatsthatcameandfoughtbeforewouldgodownrightthedrainifwe,theheirsoftheirsacrifices,wouldneverrealizethelessonsofhistory. MartialLaw,Arroyo,Ampatuan,Corona,PDAF,DAP–atthispoint,arethegrowinglistof“foreigners”thatwanttotakeadvantageofthePhilippines. What are you going to do now?

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A Merry Christmas for

ReadersBy Karl Isaac M. Santos

hemonthofJulyisthemonthofbookworms.IfthereisaChristmasforsolidliteraryreaders,it’sJuly.It’snotonlybecause of the rainy weather that makes you want to grab a book, but also because of the numerous literary goliaths born in this month. It is the perfect season to pay tribute by reading the legendary works of these great writers.T

German-Swiss poet, novelist, and painter, Herman Hesse, was known for his novel Steppenwolf. In his search for the purpose of his wandering spirituality in the society, he receivedhisNobelPrizeinLiteraturein1946.Hecreatednotable works such as Steppenwolf, Siddhartha, and The GlassBeadGame.HediedonAugust9,1962.Helefttheworld saying, “Learn what is to be taken seriously and laugh at the rest.”

July 2, 1877

The master of Surrealism, Franz Kafka, was born in this day.HisgiftstotheworldofLiteraturewerequestions-that-have-to-be-answered.Inrelationtohispuzzles,Kafkaesque,a word coined after him, actually means a nightmarishly complexorbizarrequality.Kafkawasknownforhismasterpiece, The Metamorphosis, which is originally known as Die Verwandlung. He was noted as one of the most influentialfictionwritersintheWest.BeforehediedinJune3,1924,heoncesaidthat,“ein Buch muß die Axt sein für das gefrorene Meer in uns.” or “A book must be the axe for thefrozenseainsideus.”

July 3, 1883

Henry David Thoreau blew the world with his philosophicalTranscendentalismandCivilDisobedience.According to ushistory.org, Transcendentalism means a very formalwordthatdescribesaverysimpleidea.People,menandwomenequally,haveknowledgeaboutthemselvesandabout the world that “transcends” or goes beyond what they can see, hear, taste, touch or feel. His notable work, Walden, showcased this philosophy. Thoreau died of tuberculosis on May6,1862livingtheworldwithhisfamoussaying,“Notuntil we are lost do we begin to understand ourselves.”

July 12, 1817

ThecreatorofTheCountofMonteCristoandtheelegantThe Three Musketeers, Alexandre Dumas was a French authorwhoseworksweretranslatedintoalmost100languages. He wrote in a charming way that was capable of pulling his readers into the political ideology behind hisworks.OurNationalHero,Dr.JoseP.Rizal,included.Dumasdiedattheageof68onDecember5,1870.Forhim,“Happiness is like those palaces in fairy tales whose gates areguardedbydragons:wemustfightinordertoconquerit.”

July 24, 1802 July 30, 1818

One of the famous Brontë Sisters, Emily Brontë was celebrated for her only novel, Wuthering Heights. It is consideredaclassicEnglishLiteratureandisstudiedworldwide.Hersisters,AnneandCharlotte,werealsoprominentwriters.Emily’sdeathwascausedbyherweakened health due to untidy conditions at home. She died onDecember18,1848.Fromhernovel,Wuthering Heights, Emilysaid,“Honestpeopledon’thidetheirdeeds.”

July 26, 1856

Afterwritingmorethan60playsinhislifetime,hewontheNobelPrizeinLiteraturein1925.George Bernard Shaw was an Irish playwright known for his Pygmalion. His works being social criticisms made them worth readingandwatching.ShawdiedonNovember2,1950believing that “False knowledge is more dangerous than ignorance.”

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BorninMountVernon,NewYork,orsimplyE.B. White waswell-lovedbecauseofhischarmingchildren’sclassicssuchasCharlotte’sWeb,StuartLittle,andtheTrumpetofthe Swan. He also authored adult classics like One Man’s Meat, The Second Tree from the Corner, Letters of E. B. White, The Essays of E. B. White, and Poems and Sketches of E. B. White.HesufferedfromAlzheimer’sdiseaseanddiedonOctober1,1985.InCharlotte’s Web, White said, “Afterall,what’salife,anyway?We’reborn,welivealittle while, we die.”

July 21, 1889 July 12, 1904

The rock star of American Literature, Ernest Hemingway, wasoneofthegreatestNobelPrizeandPulitzerPrizewinners.Notonlyhadhefourspouses,Hemingwayalsoauthored numerous novels and short stories such as The Old Man and The Sea, Farewell to Arms, and The Sun Also Rises.InParis,Hemingwaygotacquaintedwithmanyofthe great writers and artists of his generation such as F. ScottFitzgerald,EzraPound,PabloPicasso,andJamesJoyce. Because of depression, he committed suicide on July 2,1961,leavingalegacy:“Fromthingsthathavehappenedand from things as they exist and from all things that you know and all those you cannot know, you make something through your invention that is not a representation but a whole new thing truer than anything true and alive, and you make it alive, and if you make it well enough, you give it immortality.”

July 31, 1965July 18, 1937July 11, 1899

To hide his poetry from his father, he used his pen name which later became his legal name. Pablo Neruda replaced Neftalí Ricardo Reyes Basoalto.ANobelPrizeWinner,poet,andpolitician,Nerudaisconsideredasoneofthegreatestandmostinfluentialliteraryfiguresinthe20th century.PabloNerudawasaversatilewriter.ThefamousGabrielGarciaMarquezoncecalledhim“thegreatestpoetof the 20th century in any language”. His works ranged from love poems to politically-charged poetry. His death duetoprostatecanceronSeptember23,1973shooktheworld.InhisfamousSonnetXVII(IDoNotLoveYou)Nerudacharmedhisreaderswiththisverse:

TheFatherofGonzoJournalism,andacoupleoffirearms,Hunter S. Thompson was the author of The Rum Diaries and Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. In his early life, Thompsonwasarrestedduetorobbery.Hesubsequentlyjoined the United States Air Force before he turned into journalism. His easy-go-lucky lifestyle, which included the useofdrugsandowningnumerousfirearms,madehimacounterculture icon for some college students during his days.Hediedfromaself-inflictedgunshotwoundin2005.He said, “Luck is a very thin wire between survival and disaster, and not many people can keep their balance on it.”

I love you without knowing how, or

when, or from where. I love you

straightforwardly, without complexities or

pride; so I love you because I

know no other way

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Today’scontemporaryliteraturehascreatedafinefictionistand a billionaire. Joanne “J.K.” Rowling created a notable teenagehero,HarryPotter–awizardfromthebookHarry Potter and The Sorcerer’s Stone written from an old manual typewriter. The lone novel eventually turned into seven books, eight movies, and millions of fanatics. Her works sold almost 400 million copies worldwide. Rowling was alsodubbedbynumerousmagazinesintheU.K.asoneofthemostinfluentialwomeninBritain. Itwasn’tSantacommin’totownbutthememoriesand the legacies of these notable history-makers kept onfloodingback.It’snottoolatetosendgiftstothem.Reading the works of writers is the best gift you could offer them.

NalintikannanangpatiakoaytamaansaiyoHindi lingid sa akin ang bulto ng mga taga-suyo mo,Sadamingmgauhawsapresensya’tatensyon,Hindi ko na alam kung may bago pang impresyonAngmagtapatngpagkahumalingsaiyo;Ikaw na tanging nakapagpapakumbulsyonNgdamdaminkongtapat,nasangayonayKailangan magsinungaling.Pakingganmoako,Ganito umibigAng sinungalingNakatuladko.

NungunakitangMakita,Hindi ko agad naisipang maglandi.Nihindikotinitigankungpaanokangumiti,OkunganongsizengsuotmongSapatos na de-takong na pula,At pantalon mong bitin na bagong kula.

Nako,‘wagsanangpakaiisipingPataynapatayakosapabangomongVictoria’sSecrettuwingLunesatBiyernesAt Bvlgari naman kung Miyerkules at Hubes.DikitanaamoyngMartes,dahilNasasimbahankayatakapagAlastresnanghapon;‘Yata’langha.

Gusto ko lang din ipaalam sa iyo,NahindisaakingalingangmgarosasNanatatagpuanmosaiyongupuanTuwing Algebra na ang klase ---Hindi ko talaga gusto nang manligaw,Gusto ko lang may makopyahan kapagMaypagsusulitnamahaba’tsunugang-kilay.

Hindi rin bukal sa loob koAng tulungan ka sa bitbit mongBagnglibro’tkoloretepackNaniniwalalangtalagaakosamgaFrayleAthanggangngayon,sabisangPoloyServicioKaya nagkukusa akong magdalaNg‘yonggamitkungsanmanang‘yongklase.

Sayo’yhindiakoumiibig,O nahuhumaling,O umaasa,Nihumahangamanlamang.Basta’tnagtatapatakoatumaamin,Ako’yisangdakilanghuwad,Dakilangsinungaling.

Kung Paano

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Ni Karl Magdalita Santos

L i t e r a r y

Mahal, naaalala mo pa ba?DitomounangbinigkasNadimopalalampasinAng arawNadinalalamanAng pangalan ko.

DitosaMendiolaKung saan tayo unang nagtagpo,Nakaputim-putiakoAt ikaw, pulam-pulangMay bahid ng himagsik.

DitomorinunangIbinanderaAng‘yongpagtingin,IwinagaywayAng damdaming gigil.

Ngayon,naritoakoMendiolaHabang lumulubog ang araw.Luksang-itim ang damitAt may karatula sa dibdib.Inaapuhap sa alaalaAng mga titik ng ngalan mo.

Dahilhanggangngayon,Bangkaymo’ydiparinnakikita,Mahal.

Ikaw at Ang MendiolaNi Karl Magdalita Santos

May bahagyang dilim ang langit,Gaya ng nakabinbing lihimNgkumukulimlimnangdamdamin.Magagawa kayang aminin ng langitAnghinanakitna‘dimasambitSa mga nangangambang ulapNglambing:

DahilmaysimoyanghanginNgunosnaparating.

Pangungulimlim ng DamdaminNi Karl Magdalita Santos