Ateneans unite in the 27th Buklod Atenista Congress

The student councils from the five Ateneo schools in the country gathered for this year’s 27th Buklod Atenista at Ateneo de Manila University last May 26-29 with the theme “Engaging Ateneans for a Better Philippines”. Together with the event were the representatives of of their official student publications and faith organizations.

The yearly gathering of young leaders called Buklod Atenista was established way back 1982 which has the very purpose of providing avenue for Ateneans to share common concerns, plans and visions.

This year’s youth agenda is focused on the mechanism in responding the needs and concerns of the Filipino youth after the local and national elections, which endeavors to address the problems in economy, education, and governance.

In the first day of the event, the Ateneo leaders reviewed and ratified their agenda which was presided by the Buklod Atenista Secretary General and a delegate from AdMU, Gio Alejo.

An open caucus was given for the plenary to read through the documents and discuss any concerns that might emerge during the congress. Each school raised their quiries and motions regarding the Ateneo Youth Agenda (AYA) that made helped the body to come up into a decision.

Various discussions were conducted like “The Ateneo at 150: Ignatian Leadership and Heroic Leadership” by AdMU President Fr. Bienvenido Nebres, S. J. (who talked about the aim of Ateneo community to form professionals for others) and “The Current Philippine Social and Political Situation” given by economist and broadcaster Prof. Solita Munsod.

While Mr. Bam Enriquez, the president of Ninoy and Cory Aquino Foundation shared how the whole four days will be filled not only with work activities but also with fun and leisure that are meant  to prepare the schools for the coming year.

On the other hand, the delegates were given the chance to visit the historical places in Metro Manila such as Intramuros and Binondo. Also, they got a chance to be entertained by different AdMU talents like the AdMU’s Glee Club and young actor Robi Domingo.

One of the highlights of the program was the Student Publications and Faith Organizations decision to author resolutions that will made them permanently included under the Buklod Atenista Constitution, in which the congress would probably deal with in the coming evaluation to be held at Ateneo de Davao University.

After all of those stressful yet fun and learning experiences, the 27th Buklod Atenista ended successfully with its graduation ceremony.

Paramore Live In Manila

Paramore’s live at the big dome!

The famous Band who sang the song entitled “decode” which is very famous, used as Twilight’s theme song, are starting to make their audiences sing out loud and transforms their Filipino fanatics go crazy at Araneta Coliseum tonight

my friend’s told me that the Paramore Band is starting to rock their world right now! I wish I was there.

Sukatan 2010: Presidential Forum In Davao City

The International Evangelist,  Ptr. Apollo C. Quiboloy will hold a presidential forum tonight (March 9, 2010) at their own congregational church, Jesus Christ Compound. Most of the presidential aspirants will attend such forum.

The forum will be aired around the globe.

The contenders are expected to bring their blueprints, unleash their realistic solutions for social, economic, political issues, and express their valuable plans for the nation.

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Catch SUKATA2010 on free tv in North and South America, Europe, Middle East, Asia and Australia. In the Philippines. In the Philippines, on cable tv, on Sonshine TV 39 Manila, Sonshine TV 43 Davao, and on 17 Sonshine Radio Stations, sonshineradio.com and sonshinetvradyo.com

Pacquiao against Clottey

Well, we may not see Pacquiao-Mayweather figth this year but we can definitely witness an alternative yet exciting fight from our favorite “Pambansang Kamao”.

Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao is now preparing for his figth against the Ghanaian boxing sensation Joshua Clottey.

As what Freddie Roach said, there’s a need for Pacquiao to exert effort and prepare himself  for a 12-round fight.

“You can’t count on knocking this guy out because he’s never been knocked out in his life. He’s got a good chin and he’s a very durable, strong guy,”

said Roach. “But I’m not saying we can’t knock him out. I think we will, somewhere along the way. But we’re going to be ready for 12 hard rounds.” (posted in Sunstar’s website)

Despite the fact that this fighter named Clottey had lost 3 fights and had been disqualified twice, still he has this title of being strong for not

experiencing a knock out in his 39 bouts.

Manny Paquiao considers Clottey as a good fighter. Though a lot of people are saying that he (Clottey) is weaker than Cotto and most of all Mayweather.

Still, as what Pacman had said, it’s a much more awaited event of the year. So let us support our National Kamao and prepare our selves for his fight this March.

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