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28Nov/101

A Takeoff For the Second Semester

I can already feel that this second semester will be as sweet and as awesome as my first semester. Not that I can predict things a la Nostradamus but the courses I will take this semester are all awesome. I will have new professors and I will be introduced to the other interesting fields in the study of politics. I also have some affiliations that I’m pretty sure will make this semester more interesting than usual. This semester will just be short because of all the holidays and the breaks but I promise to make the most out of it. Actually, I have 18 cool-and-not-so-cool reasons why I should and would definitely enjoy this semester.

I will be having my first International Relations/ International Politics /Global Politics course under the Political Science program. So the name of the field itself is already a debate. What is major major excited. Yay!
Professor Carl Ramota who has a Master’s degree in Global Politics from Ateneo will handle the IR course (PS 182). Readings overload. But hey, he’s an awesome professor.
I will be taking my third Philosophy course this semester. It is a course on Moral Philosophy (Ethics- Philo 171). I’ve been waiting for this since my first year. Philosophy is my first favorite field of knowledge! Finally!
The Secretary of the UP Board of Regents or the Secretary of the UP System Dr. Lou Abadingo will be my professor for a Political Science statistics course. Wala lang. Just so you guys know. And I’m excited about it.
This year’s lantern parade for CAS will be different, hopefully. I’m not saying that it will be awesome but it will definitely be cool. Now, that’s DOUBLE pressure.
Freethinkers UP Manila will have its first meet-up on December 1^st. Yay! Interested? Join!
My dad will be home from Dubai. Not so looking forward to my dad coming home but the PASALUBONGS. Just kidding. But seriously, pasalubong!
The University-wide strike against budget cuts last 25 and 26 was so successful! Now, prepare for the historic youth march to the Senate. Sounds like FQS to me. Re-creating history. Awesome, k.
Political Science practicum after this semester. Excited. Senate and DFA, please.
I will be taking my third course under Professor Risa Jopson. I just love the fact that my course leader for PS 163 (Political Behavior, Processes and Movements) is a graduate of ISS in Netherlands. Okay, this sounds like my future.
Another semester to serve the students through awesome projects. PRESSURE! TRIPLE PRESSURE! :D Time to change my relationship status from single to being married to the CAS students.
Green Christmas decors all over the metro! This is true heaven. Life is awesome like this every December. Greeeeen!
Two more seasons of the OC. Life without them is just plain boring. =))) Actually, that’s not life at all. An episode a day keeps me grounded, calm and sane.
GOAL FOR THIS SEMESTER: Uno for all subjects! All the way! Okay, I mean, NOT PE. But please. Crucial semester.
I just feel good about this semester. Feeling good! Looking Good! One year of CleveArguelles dotcom!
Finally did it. I was able to let you go. I’m so done with you. Strangely though, I feel better.
2011! Another year to look forward to! More awesome years in this not-so-awesome planet. I’m gonna party like its 2011!
JANUARY FIRST. I’m turning legal next year. That day, year 1993, someone great was born! He was later named Cleve Kevin Robert V. Arguelles.

How about you? Do you have any reason to enjoy this semester?

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27Nov/092

Statement of the UP Manila Political Science Committee on the massacre in Maguindanao

26 November 2009

The UP Manila Political Science Committee condemns in the strongest possible terms the latest case of election violence in Maguindanao.

November 23 will go down in history as a day of unparalleled evil and barbarity. More than 50 unarmed individuals, mostly women, media workers, lawyers and members of the Mangudadatu clan, were butchered in an attempt to preserve what appears to be a monolithic kingdom ruled by the Ampatuans in Maguindanao.

The massacre in Maguindanao comes as a shock to Filipinos and the rest of the world and happened in a time that has long forgone Stone Age barbarism and arbitrariness for rule of law and due process.

The brutal killings did not only reveal the extent of lawless violence in several areas in the country but bare the bigger tragedy in Philippine politics – the continuing supremacy of established political clans who act as impervious and invincible gods. It’s further proof that nothing has essentially changed and that the country remains a confederacy of fiefs ‘owned’ by a few affluent families.

The overconcentration of power in the hands of political dynasties has been sustained and reinforced by brokerage-style politics that has come to characterize the current regime.

Political patronage allowed warlordism and a culture of impunity to thrive in Maguindanao and other parts of the country in exchange for political support from the Ampatuans and other influential political clans for the vulnerable Arroyo presidency. Since 2001, the Ampatuans intermittently ruled the province and were largely credited for delivering the votes for Mrs. Arroyo in the 2004 presidential elections and giving the administration ticket a 12-0 win in the 2007 senatorial race.

As we grieve with the victims’ families and call for immediate justice, we also denounce the evident attempts of Malacanang to shield the Ampatuans from accountability. The failure of the Arroyo administration to act swiftly displays the government’s duplicity in bringing the perpetrators to justice. The mere fact that the government chose to send emissaries to the Ampatuans and not arresting officers despite clear evidence that indicate the involvement of specific persons shows its double standard and preferential treatment for its political ally.

We call on all Filipinos to remain vigilant. The gruesome massacre presages the possible escalation of cases of election violence and echoes circumstances that led to the fraudulent elections in 2004 and 2007. It poses a huge threat on the conduct and credibility of the upcoming automated elections and opens an opportunity for individuals and groups who want and stand to benefit in a no-election scenario.

We also call on Congress to pass pending measures prohibiting all forms of political dynasties and laying the foundations for genuine participatory democracy that provides equal opportunity for public service. ###

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26Aug/080

Why Students Should Not Be Pressured To Join Rallies

A lot of us have experienced the pressure to join rallies and boycott classes, or risk being called “indifferent” and “apathetic.” But such censure is neither fair nor complete if in sticking to one’s studies, by faithfully going to class and attending lectures, by fulfilling the mission given to oneself in the meantime, one always keeps in mind that time spent away from one’s studies is the money of one’s less fortunate countrymen gone to waste.

Showing one’s patriotism isn’t limited to the rallying, the battle cries and the marching on the streets. There is a patriotism of a quieter sort, the patriotism I see in my less fortunate classmates who skip meals just so they can have enough fare money to come to class. There is the patriotism of the athlete from the College of Human Kinetics, who comes to training barefooted, not having enough money to purchase a new pair of shoes, so he can do a good job representing the country in a competition abroad. There is patriotism and courage in hundreds of such UP students who fully appreciate the gift they’ve been given and value their education such that they will not let horrendous traffic, nor floods brought about by typhoons, nor incredible distances, nor any lack of resources to prevent them from coming to school. Such dedication and commitment in the face of adversity cannot be called anything else but “heroic.” This is the heroic patriotism demonstrated by the UP isko in courageously going to school, despite any and all the hardships, garnering excellent marks and graduating at the top of one’s class.

Quoted from: Bb. Gabriela M. Francisco

BM Voice 2008, summa cum laude

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16Aug/080

Quit Mode. Quit Dancing?

I'm feeling super tired dis past few days. College is alot harder than high school as they say pero i thought a little harder lang. When i was in high school i used to stay up to 1am when teachers bombards us with homeworks but now 2am is nothing but an everyday routine at kulang pa dahil hindi mo pa matatapos yung iba.

I think some of my blockmates do not experience this pagod especially for those na walang org or any affiliation. Yung trainings sa indayog mejo nag tatake ng time talaga tska mejo nakakapagod rin sya in a sense na hindi mo magawa yung dapat gawin. After class, training, after training, home, after eating dinner, homeworks, endless works, nakakapagod lang.

Pero i'm not yet 100 percent sure kung dapat bang mga quit na sa indayog dahil mejo na s2tress ako. Kasi kapag nag quit ako, opportunity wasted, tapos yung feeling of being able to dance mawawala, yung passion ko di ko ma fu2llfil, ang hirap iwanan yung bagay na gusto mo. Another thing kung bakit iniisip ko mag quit eh kasi my mom and I, hanggang ngayon may conflict kami. Concern kasi sya masyado sa acads ko, palagi nyang pinapakita sakin yung grades nya to remind me na asa UP ako for me to study not to move my body.

This recent week, wala akong kahit anong training hours dahil nag iisip talaga ako kung ano ba dapat kung gawin. After class, I usually go home na for relaxation. I sleep then watch television. Minsan naman dumadaan pakong bookstore to find a book that could advice me for college survivals, ayoko kasing magkamali sa decision ko. Nag work naman sya ng konti sa akin kasi medyo nakapag relax ako. If i will continue to attend training sessions, i'll end up being frustrated na naman at stressed. Yeah, indayog has a real atmosphere of frustrations talaga kasi lahat ng makikita mong gusto mong gawin, hindi mo magawa.

Its not on the people naman or the indayog, its about me, i've been absorbing things wrongly. I'm not thinking the brighter way. Dapat kasi kapag nakikita ko sila na may nagagawa na gusto ko ring gawin, dapat yun ay magiging inspiration to strive harder, to attend trainings frequently para matutunan. Madali kasing sumuko si cleve. Arrrgggg. Bakit kaya suko na kagad ako? Ambilis. ttttsssssskkkkk...

Let me fly.

"Kapag di ka makapag decide sa isang bagay, mag toss coin ka, maririnig mo na lang yung sarili mo kung ano ba talagang gusto mo"

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9Aug/0822

2008 University Rankings (10) in Greater Luzon

The rankings were based on five categories namely: Facility, Faculty, Board Exam Passing Rate, Students and Academic Curriculum.

Facility will be rated according to ones university's buildings, learning equipment, and international learning standards competitiveness. Faculty will be rated according to academic degree of members of the faculty and student-to-faculty ratio. Board Exam Passing Rate will be rated according to passing rates and school topnotchings. Students will be rated according to academic competency and diversity. Lastly, Academic Curriculum will be rated according to courses offered, subject offered, grading system, research programs and curriculum flexibility. Ten being the highest and zero being the lowest will be used to get one's competency in the said category.

Universities as defined by the three-man council is an institution offering tertiary level of education disregarding its title. e.g., mapua institute of technology will still be considered as one of the universities in greater luzon.

TOP 10 UNIVERSITY ACCORDING TO FACILITY

1. University of Asia and the Pacific (10)

2. De La Salle University-Manila (9.7)

3. Ateneo De Manila University (8.7)

4. University of Santo Tomas (8.3)

5. University of the Philippines Manila [8]

6. Mapua Institute of Technology (7.3)

7. University of the Philippines Diliman (6.7)

8. University of the Philippines Los Banos (5.7)

9. University of the Philippines Baguio (5)

10. Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (4.7)

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TOP 10 UNIVERSITY ACCORDING TO FACULTY

1. University of the Philippines Diliman (9.3)

2. University of the Philippines Manila (9)

3. Ateneo De Manila University (8.7)

4. University of the Philippines Los Banos (8.3)

5. [tie] University of the Philippines Baguio and De La Salle University Manila (8.3)

6. [tie] University of Asia and the Pacific and Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila [8]

7. University of Santo Tomas (6.7)

8. Mapua Institute of Technology (6.3)

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TOP 10 UNIVERSITY ACCORDING TO BOARD EXAM PASSING RATE

1. University of the Philippines Diliman (9.3)

2. University of the Philippines Manila (8.7)

3. [tie] Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila and University of the Philippines Los Banos (8.3)

4. [tie] Ateneo de Manila University and University of Santo Tomas [8]

5. De La Salle University Manila (7.3)

6. University of the Philippines Baguio (6)

7. Mapua Institute of Technology (6.7)

8. University of Asia and the Pacific (0)

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TOP 10 UNIVERSITY ACCORDING TOACADEMIC CURRICULUM

1. Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (10)

2. [tie] Ateneo de Manila University and University of the Philippines Diliman (9)

3. University of the Philippines Manila (8.3)

4. De La Salle University Manila [8]

5. University of Asia and the Pacific (7.3)

6. University of the Philippines Los Banos (7)

7. Mapua Institute of Technology (6)

8. University of the Philippines Baguio (5)

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TOP 10 UNIVERSITY ACCORDING TO STUDENTS

1. University of the Philippines Diliman (9.3)

2. [tie] Ateneo de Manila University and University of the Philippines Manila (7.7)

3. University of the Philippines Los Banos (7.3)

4. Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (7)

5. De La Salle University Manila (6.7)

6. University of Santo Tomas (5.3)

7. University of the Philippines Baguio (5.3)

8. [tie] Mapua Institute of Technology and University of Asia and the Pacific (3)

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TOP TEN UNIVERSITY IN GREATER LUZON

1. University of the Philippines Diliman (8.72)

2. Ateneo de Manila University (8.42)

3. University of the Philippines Manila (8.34)

4. De La Salle University Manila [7.88]

5. Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (7.60)

6. University of the Philippines Los Banos (7.32)

7. University of Santo Tomas (7.12)

8. University of Asia and the Pacific (6.00)

9. Mapua Institute of Technology (5.86)

10. University of the Philippines Baguio (5.74)

*results are based on a deliberation & research done by the LMC Council. Ask me kung ano yung LMC.

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6Aug/080

ipersonic=Groundbreaking Thinker

Groundbreaking Thinker (GT)

Groundbreaking Thinkers are charming, enthusiastic persons. They really bubble over with energy and like to take centre stage. They love variety both professionally and privately. Groundbreaking Thinkers tackle changes consistently with their optimism and firm belief in their own abilities; they are always on the look-out for improvement possibilities. Their excellent communication skills are of great advantage to them here. They approach the world with curiosity and openness and master new situations with a great deal of talent for improvising and with resourcefulness. Their spare time is taken up with a large number of hobbies; most Groundbreaking Thinkers like to travel in order to gather as many different impressions as possible. This personality type is unbeatable at discovering new possibilities.

In their work, Groundbreaking Thinkers highly rate challenges and diversified tasks. They cannot stand routine and too detailed work. They love to astound others with bold ideas for an original, new project and then leave it up to the others to implement them. Hierarchies, rules and regulations arouse their opposition and they love outsmarting the system. It is vital to them that they enjoy their work; if this is the case, they quickly become pure workaholics. Their creativity best takes effect when they work independently; but they are very good at motivating others and infecting them with their optimistic nature. Conceptual or advisory activities appeal especially to Groundbreaking Thinkers. It can happen that some people feel somewhat duped by their flexible, spontaneous nature.

Their sociability and enterprise ensure that Groundbreaking Thinkers always have a large circle of friends and acquaintances in which activity plays an important role. As they are mostly in a good mood, they are popular and very welcome guests. Grumbling and peevishness are unknown to them. However, they do tend to be a little erratic and unstable when it comes to obligations and this makes them appear to be unreliable to some. Groundbreaking Thinkers are very critical and demanding when it comes to picking a partner because they look for the ideal relationship and have a very concrete picture of this ideal relationship. Mutual aims in life are very important to them. They do not like compromising and would rather remain alone. For the partner, it is often a challenge to have a long-term relationship with a Groundbreaking Thinker. Groundbreaking Thinkers need a lot of space and diversity or otherwise they become bored and feel cramped. Types who are rather more traditionalistic often have problems with the willingness of Groundbreaking Thinkers to take risks and their often crazy, spontaneous actions. However, if one can summon up sufficient flexibility and tolerance for them, one will never be bored in their presence and will always have a loyal and faithful partner.

Adjectives which describe your type
extroverted, theoretical, logical, spontaneous, rational, innovative, intellectual, open, independent, curious, enterprising, analytical, clever, enthusiastic, venturesome, inventive, energetic, sociable, optimistic, non-conformist, creative, freedom-loving, charming, able to get enthusiastic, self-confident, communicative, capricious, inconsistent, outgoing

These subjects could interest you
documentaries, books, talks, museums, computer, Internet, strategy games, politics, drawing/painting

test taken from ipersonic.com

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