UP Anime Manga Enthusiasts

UP AME welcomed its applicants in its annual Applicants’ Orientation held at CAL 212 on July 5, 1 to 4 p.m.

The orientation started with welcome remarks from UP AME President Nanessa Dimaano and Vice President Tiffany San Juan.

MEMCOM Head Red Tenefrancia shared UP AME’s brief history to introduce the organization.

The applicants then introduced themselves. Mainstram anime and manga series such as “Bleach” and “Naruto” topped their favorites list. For YYH, yaoi lead at about two or three points from hentai.

The MEMCOM explanation of the application process followed, as well as the presentation of UP AME’s different committees.

ARESCOM head Triccie Obligacion was absent, but she made a video presentation to acquaint the committee with applicants.

DOCCOM head Amado Bugayong explained the committee’s secretariat role, followed by a short speech.

FINCOM head Francis Ramirez elaborated on the committee’s constitutional roles, reminding the applicants of their application fees.

PUBCOM had the same “lies, lolis, and lolicons” theme as last year, with the former PUBCOM Head San Juan doing the introductions.

LOGICOM also had a video presentation, a slideshow of its committee members’ pictures.

MEMCOM shared how they “can move mountains” as caretakers of the members and applicants of the organization.

“MARCOM loves money; if you love money, join MARCOM!” said MARCOM Officer-in-Charge Faye Velasco as the committee ended its introductions.

PROPCOM head Diego Manansala explained the committee’s duties with reference to the constitution.

The EXECOM, ACADCOM, and the unofficial MENCOM also had their share of shining moments. MEMCOM ended the orientation with some final reminders to the applicants.

The orientation marks the official start of UP AME’s application period.

Some photos of the event:

photos provided by rachel m.

DZUP 1602’s afternoon show ‘Sabi Ko, Sabi Niya’ invited UP AME members Jonathan “Jonats” Salvador and Joanne “Jo” Calma as guests on their one-hour show on  June 9, 2010.

According to Salvador, the conversation revolved around the act of cosplaying. The hosts asked various questions regarding the seeds of their love for cosplaying, how long they have been cosplaying, the cost of recreating costumes and accessories, recreating the character, and the rewards and awards gained from the activity.

“Cosplaying does not require much money being spent, but it would require the person’s determination, resourcefulness, and creativity,” Salvador said.

After participation in the program, Salvador and Calma hoped to spread awareness, appreciation and interest in cosplaying as an activity.

DZUP’s 3-4 o’clock show ‘Sabi Ko, Sabi Niya’ regularly airs Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays. A recent inclusion to their program allows guests from UP organizations to discuss their respective interests, aims, goals, as well as promote upcoming events.

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And while not enjoying picnics at the Lagoon or long walks around the Sunken Garden, Shiva C.F.I. may be seen in the UP Main Library planning the imaginary abduction of various Korean pop stars

As the last stretch of the academic year reached its end, batch Shemen (7) organized the AME Sports Fest 2010 for the old Continuing members, the newly inducted members and the Alumni on April 29, 2010 at the University of the Philippines open grounds from 9 am onwards.

As the Sports Fest’s aim was to enhance the interaction between the members and the alumni of the organization, registered individuals were separated into four different groups and were asked to choose an element and a color. Each color would correspond to a name pre-determined by the organizers.

The four groups were: the Scarlet Scars, the Fuchsia Faggots, the Cerulean Cervix, and the Ochre Ogres.

After the intense battles of ‘Bring Me,’ ‘Balloon Relay,’  ‘Catch the Crawler,’ ‘Five-Legged Race,’ ‘Longest line,’ and ‘Cheer-off’ the results were neck and neck.

Garnering the highest accumulated points, the champion of the sports fest were the Scarlet Scars. Close behind were the equally competitive Fuchsia Faggots. And trailing closely from the leading teams were the Cerulean Cervix and the Ochre Ogres.

At the end of the day, the ultimate prize was the priceless moments that the organization’s members, alumni, alumnae had spent together.

Some photos of the event:

photos provided by zoila g.

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Shiva C.F.I, when not writing for the KTK, enjoys picnics at the Lagoon and long walks around the Sunken Garden

CAL Orgs Convene for Cultural Night

The College of Arts and Letters (CAL) recently held its Cultural Night at the CAL atrium last July 3, 2009.  Starting at around 6:00 p.m., it ended at around 8:00 p.m., with performances from different CAL-based groups.

The cultural night replaced the freshman orientation program, which was originally CAL’s way of welcoming this year’s freshmen.

The first performance was a musical one by UP Kontemporaryong Gamelan Pilipino (UP Kontra-gapi), showcasing their prowess with ethnic musical instruments. UP Sinagbayan followed with an interpretative dance number.

UP Ugnayan ng Manunulat (UP UGAT) and UP Quill both recited poetry while the UP Deutscher Verein (German Club) sang a German song, accompanied by acoustic guitar.

The UP Writer’s Club had a very short presentation followed by a multi-lingual dialogue by the UP Speech Communication Association (UP SPECA).

The UP Singing Ambassadors (UPSA) performed three songs while in full costume.

The UP Anime Manga Enthusiasts (UP AME) performed live-dubbing followed by a Japanese song also accompanied by an acoustic guitar.

Lastly, the Student Alliance for the Advancement of Democratic Rights in UP (STAND UP), performed a song number. While performing, videos from the different groups present were projected on one wall.

All of the presentations were well-received by the CAL freshmen. There were free food and drinks handed out during the latter part of the program, provided by the CAL organizations in attendance.

The cultural night was a big success; not only was it a way to welcome the freshmen, but also an opportunity for them to see what student organizations they can join during their stay in UP.

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Ragnell, when not covering newsworthy events, spends her time breaking locks near the CAL building using her manly strength.