MALAYAN, beybeh!

WHEN I SAY THE BEST SCHOOL, WE ALL SAY MALAYAN!

Malayan High School of Science? A science school wherein "Imagination is our Favorite Subject!"? Awesome right?!
Malayan High School of Science, a privately owned science high school in Manila, is the daughter school of Mapua Institute of Technology and Malayan Colleges Laguna. Dr. Reynaldo B. Vea, president of M.I.T. & M.C.L., the first valedictorian of the Philippine Science High School, has served as MHSS president since inception.The schools mission is to be a global center of excellence in secondary education especially in the field of Science & Technology.The core values of the school are:Discipline, Excellence, Commitment, Integrity and Responsibility.

Since I gave you a little information about the school, I just wanna say that studying here in MHSS is not all about, study, study, study, work, work, work or read, read, read. MHSS also knows the word 'FUN' and we have fun with these two extracurricular activities or the Highlights of every school year!

BUWAN NG WIKA!

Our batch doing the thousand hands Buddha in Sabayang Pagbigkas:)

Buwan ng Wika, August.

Buwan ng wika is one of the most competitive month of the whole school year. Buwan ng Wika has different events such as Kundiman, Pagsasatao, Pinoy Fliptop, Pagsulat ng sanaysay, Paskilan, and Sabayang Pagbigkas.

For me Sabayang Pagbigkas is the most awesome of them all. Why? Because, in sabayang pagbigkas, we can all see the teamwork and willingness of the batch to win. You can see all our hard work and patience. Even though we don't have too much 'free time' and we always repeat the piece from the start, we never fail to have fun and make each other laugh.

Foundation Week

Me & My partner, Kenji in Malayan Idol :3

Foundation Week, January.

Foundation week, one of the busiest yet the most awesome event in the whole school year. Foundation week, like Buwan ng Wika has many sub-parts, including the Opening of different Booths, Quiz Bee, Malayan Dance Crew, Malayan Idol and any other random stuffs that are soooo awesome!

Malayan Dance Crew is the most stressful, tiring and the most "maangas" of all. Malayan Dance Crew is wherein a group of dancers from a certain batch needs to come up with dance moves that will make the judges and the crowd go wild or rather say "woooooaaaah!".

I've been joining this event for 2 years (2014 will be my 3rd and last time to join :<) and I've been stressing my self for the whole week. We always do our practice -slash- "tambay" in our house until 8pm, everyday of that week, of course, who doesn't want to win? Unfortunately, we're always in the 1st place (of course this year, we need to be the champion!), but it's okay as long as we had fun and all our hard work paid off. :)

Being here at Malayan is a great opportunity. Your stay here at Malayan will be like a roller coaster ride, it will have ups and downs, upside down and downside up, and twist and turns. But the best part of being here is that you will be molded into a great person that will help you be the best of you can be. :)

Geeky or Techie?

TOP 5 BEST SMARTPHONE FOR 2013

You probably heard the term "Smartphone" tossed around a lot. But, have you ever wondered what exactly a smartphone is? Did you know that Smartphone are different from an ordinary cellphone? In a nutshell, a smartphone is a device that lets you make telephone calls, but also adds features, in the past, you would've see on a personal digital assistant or a computer that are able to send and receive electronic mails (e-mail) and edit office documents and whatsoever. Before, there was a cellphone and personal digital assistants (or PDAs). Cellphones are for making calls, but besides that, nothing much, on the other hand, PDAs, an example of this is a Palm Pilot, wherein it used as a personal -slash- portable organizers. PDAs can store contact information and to-do list, plus, it could sync with your computer (like the Apple Products and some other gadgets.

As time goes by, PDAs gained wireless connections and was able to send and receive e-mails. Cellphones, on the other hand, gained messaging capabilities too. PDAs then added some cellular phone features, while cellphones added more PDA-like (even computer like) features. The result of these was the Smartphone.

Since we are talking about Smartphones, I would like to share to you my Top 5 Best Smartphones, well, for me. :)

TOP 5:

Samsung Galaxy S4

It's here at last, Samsung's biggest release for a year! The brand has not really changed a lot in the design of the phone compared to last year's Samsung Galaxy S3. Why is it so? Maybe it's because that S3 was massively popular, so the company knew that they already have the winning design. Since they've focus on the features and not on the design, they were successful in creating a very good phone with great features.

Some Features of Samsung Galaxy S4:

-It offers one of the most amazing 5-inch 1080p displays we’ve ever seen, expandable storage with a microSD card slot, a removable battery, 2GB of RAM and a blazing fast 1.9GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor. Like the HTC One, it also offers support for HD Voice and Wi-Fi calling, in addition to the carrier’s 4G LTE network. Other features include a 13-megapixel camera, 2-megapixel front-facing camera, Android 4.2.2 and a whole suite of software that was added by Samsung to improve the user experience. We’ve found that the Galaxy S4′s 2,600mAh battery can hold up through a full day’s use, and there are plenty of accessories to expand your experience, including a wireless charging cover and plate.

Rating: 8/10

TOP 4:

Lenovo K900

Whenever you see the Lenovo K900 smartphone, the first thing the strikes you is the size of it. It is a huuuuuge phone :) (It has a 5.5 inch display) Lenovo's K900 makes a bold statement about the PC maker's intentions to compete with Apple and Samsung in the smartphone market. My first impression to this phone, beside the huge display, it has a brushed steel finish that gibes you a robust, industrial aesthetic that while not appealing, will not be for everyone. On a less positive note, the K900 has a tendency to quickly heat up when running more heavy duty applications and games, although this doesn't seem to affect the phone's performance.

Some Features of Lenovo K900:

-It is powered by Intel, the Lenovo K900 mobile phone is the complete Android smartphone. Ultraslim at only 6.9 mm with a svelte and durable brushed metal casing, it features 13M camera technology, and a full HD 1080p 5.5" display so you can enjoy apps, photos, videos, and games at their purest. This phone is one of my choice because kobe bryant endorsed it. It was known with a quote: “Walang Iwanan”.

Rating: 8/10

TOP 3:

Apple iPhone 5

The iPhone 5 is already 10 months old. That might not sound old but in the fast moving world of the top-of-the-range smartphone, the iPhone 5 could be considered middle-aged. The most complained about the aspect of the iPhone 5 is the battery life. More than 2,500 owners gave the iPhone 5 an average of 6.8/10 for battery life. However, it's not all bad news for iPhone owners in terms of value. The iPhone 5 still maintains its value better than any other smartphone. This means that you can get back the original outlay by selling when you upgrade. Even better news is that the 2,500 owners who provided feedback scored the iPhone 5 with 9.2 for ease of use, 9.1 for features and 9.1 for the design, clearly showing that it also has a lot going for it.

Some Features of Apple iPhone 5:

-Loving it is easy. Thats why so many people do. With 4-inch retina display. Its not bigger. Its right. Ultrafast wireless. Browse, download, and stream content at blazing-fast speeds. With A6 chip, its performance and graphics boost up to twice as fast. With iSight camera. Tha camera you love shoots in panorama. iOS 6, the world’s most advanced mobile operating system. Thinner. Lighter. Faster. Simpler. The moment the iPhone 5 was unveiled we knew that it was checking off all the right boxes, folding in all the improvements and refinements people have been demanding over the past year.

Rating:; 8.5/10

TOP 2:

HTC One

HTC had a bit of a rough time in the mobile market for the past years. HTC wants to change that with the HTC one, a powerful, advanced and mostly seriously impressive Android phone that may beat its competitors.

"Using the phone for weeks, and after comparing it to its arch-rivals the Sony Xperia Z and Samsung Galaxy S4, I have decided to bump the HTC One to 9/10. Although all our criticisms reamain valid, their impact dulled after a few weeks of use, while the benefits of the above-average internal speakers and excellent bodywork did not." According to my cousin who usually changes smartphones from time to time.

Some features of HTC One:

-The HTC One is a first-class device from both a hardware and a software perspective. It supports Wi-Fi calling, which means you won’t waste minutes if you’re calling from a Wi-Fi network (or can place calls where you otherwise might not have signal). It also offers support for HD voice calls, a technology that offers amazing clarity if the receiving end also supports HD voice. On top of that, you’re treated to everything else that makes the HTC One a winner, including a 4.7-inch 1080p display, a 2,300mAh battery, 4G LTE support, BoomSound frontfacing stereo speakers, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, a Snapdragon 600 quad-core processor clocked at 1.7GHz and more. the HTC One is one of the best-designed phones on the planet. Not content with inventing a new machining process to allow the body to be all aluminium, meaning you're getting a 4.7-inch Full HD display without the additional heft you'd probably expect.

Rating: 9/10

Last but definitely not the least...

TOP 1:

Sony Xperia Z

Sony didn't really have the chance to give the Galaxy S3 and HTC One X a good fight last year. But this time around, they're looking to take some attention away from the top players by  releasing better engineered products. Sony has made a habit of using every letter in the alphabet and the 'Z' is probably one of their last cards from the Xperia deck if they're hoping to make a difference this year.

Some Features of Sony Xperia Z:

-This phone is bound to be a winner. It’s water and dust resistant, which means you can take it in the pool up to a depth of three feet for 30 minutes, making it a great summer smartphone option. It also has a 5-inch 1920 x 1080p display, support for T-Mobile’s LTE network, 2GB of rAM, a 13-megapixel camera, a Snapdragon S4 Pro processor and more. I chose this one because its feature is one of a kind, like its availability to be used underwater for 30 minutes long. And it is dust proof too. The only thing you need to protect is, it’s not shock proof. So you just need buy a good shock proof/ drop proof case.

So, this is the Top 5 Smartphone in 2013 for me. We might have some random differences but all of these are just a progress in life. We just need to know the limits of using these gadgets. :)

Welcome to Reality

TYPE. READ. THINK (100x). CLICK

"With great power, comes great responsibility", says Spiderman. The power of social media, needs great responsibility. Having social media sites is fun, BUT dangerous. Why? Because of one single mistake, clicking without thinking of the possibilities may ruin your life, maybe, Forever. Believe me, many are suffering from problems like this, you don't believe me? Well then, let me tell you this...

Yes! Welcome to reality because THIS IS REALITY. This is not a dream or a computer program where you can just "Ctrl + Alt + Del" or "Ctrl + Z" or whatsoever. Many people are carrying this dilemma wherever they go. What dilemmas? Here is an example of it.

Cyber bullying

Many "pre-teens" or teens are experiencing dilemma, wherein they saw something, have some insights about, and post the things they want to say- since this is a free country, they can do what they want.  They just post something or comment about it if they feel like giving their own opinion, but some are way to hard. Some kids say inappropriate words to the other one, and then start the argumentative fight, hate each other and so on. Same thing every time. Another side of this, well, to be honest, Attention-seeking, of course, almost all of us wants attention but for others, sometimes, it is too much. Some of them are like posting photos of them and saying, "Omg, I'm so ugly", I mean like, why did you post that photo if you think you are ugly anyway, and the others were like, "No honey, you're so pretty" or "No! You're not ugly, you're gorgeous". Its okay to post "selfies" and fish for compliments, but everything has a limit. Let me repeat, EVERYTHING HAS A LIMIT. An example of this is the story of a girl named Acacia Clark. You know her? Well, she is an Instagram and Tumblr famous. Before, she was a sweet, innocent and loving tumblr girl, but now, some people say that she's a (sorry for the words) whore, slut, nude queen, bitch and any harsh words that they can think of.

Those harsh words and hate started when she was starting to get famous in Tumblr. She had a boyfriend, who is also a "tumblr guy", other say that Acacia is using this guy to get fame. So, as time goes by, she became more famous than the guy. Suddenly, this two "love birds" broke up, well, I don't know the reason. They say that its because Acacia isn't satisfied with the guys fame or something like that. Weeks after, nude photos of Acacia is everywhere, her kitties (Acacia-loving people) are defending her and saying "No! That's photoshopped" or whatsoever. They say that Acacia sent those nudes to the guy when they were still together. Well then, it seems like Acacia did not think of "Think before you Click". (I'm not hating on Acacia,  I just used it as an example, and these are just my opinion)

Weeks after that incident, hatred was still there. Some random people are creating hate pages about Acacia, but still, Acacia's Kitties stands out, but it seems like those Kitties are not welcome to be one if they are fat, ugly and so on. They say that Acacia sometimes comment on their photos saying "Go kill yourself" or "You're so fat". Ohh. That's personal, and harsh! Well some of those kitties, actually tried to kill themselves and some of them doesn't want to eat anymore so that they become skinny like Acacia and whatsoever.

So, guys & gals, did you get what I mean? The lesson here is that a single click and mistake can actually ruin your life forever. What if that person whom you said was suffering from a disease wherein that is the result of having it. "You know my name, not my story. You know what I've done, not what I've been through", cliche? Yes, it is cliche but it is true and it almost applies to everyone.

If don't have something good to say, you might as well keep it. Or if you can't keep it, just say it to them in a very nice way. :)