Reaction: A Noteworthy Performance

SARIMANOK - a dance -  musical play by 
MSU - IIT Integrated Performing Arts  Guild (IPAG)

"One bird's dream, tears a tradition."

The MSU - IIT's Integrated Performing Arts Guild (IPAG), on its 36th year of celebration proudly presents, Steven Patrick C. Fernandez' "SARIMANOK." 

Last November 28, 2013, the MSU - IIT's Integrated Performing Arts Guild (IPAG), on its 36th year of celebration proudly presents, Steven Patrick C. Fernandez' "SARIMANOK.", started almost 8 o 'clock in the evening (a gala presentation) held at MSU - IIT Gymnasium.

SARIMANOK, a one of a class dance - musical play, one of the most fascinating theatrical plays that were absolutely well - portrayed by the characters assigned on it.  

When I entered the gymnasium, the major stage designs and technical flew me away. Though it has simple framework but it can still catch the attention to human's eye. Lights are very well arranged and have been distributed well to different angles of the gymnasium. The sound systems are loud and clear. The effects which made the show very significant are outstanding. Technicalities are planned and well - organized, as well as the arrangement of the instruments, stage decorations and other matters. 

When the show started, everything was settled and properly managed. I was amazed by the costumes which made them very classy and eye catching. The costumes were not that cheap to look at. And the most brilliant idea was the light effects that were above the stage that elevates their costumes to shine and bloom. With the transitions and effects that you will be shocked and overwhelmed because you can see that the hard work is there and it blows up like a reality.

The songs were beautifully sung and the arrangements of notes are superbly heartwarming. The dances are gracefully portrayed. The choreography are at high stake that you would just like to see them dancing and acting all day long. Their acting is professionally trained and yes, they are absolutely professional actors. 

The show was going smoothly, but there is this time until the show has ended that there are some technical problems, which the words and lines that has been spoken are not that clear, because the lapels might not be functioning but nevertheless the show must go on, right? 

All the excitement were packed up and they brought a satisfaction to the viewer's especially to the major crowd which were the students. Somehow, at some part of the show, I can't really understand what the story behind everything is, but with their willingness to do their best to portray the story really broke my mind setting to a smart choice of watching it.

As I had my research of SARIMANOK after watching it, according to Wikipedia, the SARIMANOK is a legendary bird of the Maranao people who originated from Mindanao. And therefore I concluded that SARIMANOK is a fictional story but behind it is art and passion of how they disseminated it to the people.

In my own opinion, the show was fantastically amazing. My 100 pesos is really worth it. It's worth the wait and it is worth watching.

Introducing: Majestic Man

A man with dignity and passion.

I am a child who was born to be homage and a God-fearing individual. I am a child who wants to have a favorable kind of life. I am a child who is contented on what I have and who I am. And lastly, I am a child who is perfect in the eyes of our amazing God. 

I am Jose E.G. Michael Ulla Lacre, a 17 year old boy who has a prepossessing personality, with a very loquacious mouth but undeniably tall, incurably dark and owning a winsome face of masculinity. I am the product of the affectionate love of a beautiful woman and a modest man. 

My life has many unpredictable surprises. I may not have a house so big, many dazzling money and a complete family but I am happy of what I have right now especially with my gorgeous mother, the only woman in my life.

I am only a simple man, who has simple ways of living but has an extraordinary mission in life and enigmatic dreams. I may not surpass all the expectations of the people around me but I can be able to achieve my goals successfully. 

I am not naive, to the extent that I am an open-minded person. I believe that studies and assured responsibilities are my priorities. 

Taking up Bachelor in Elementary Education major in English is not really my main choice. All my life I had been aiming to be a lawyer. When I received the letter from the MSU - IIT Administration, I passed Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. I am very overwhelmed and excited because my dream as a lawyer will come to a beginning. But that precious dream has come to an end. I had my precluding statement long time ago.

Back when I was a child, I said to myself that if what will be the course of my older brother then it will be mine as well. So I decided to underpin myself to take BEED English since it is my brother's course too. But my mind and heart are fighting, undecided and uncertain.

I am a kind of person who believes in sign. During election week, I asked God that what will I going to choose. Is it AB Political Science or BEED English? And now, when I reached the corner of a street, there is this tarpaulin with "A Teacher Party list" on it. So, by that moment, I decided that I will be pursuing BEED English. That was a sign and I will grab it.

My endeavor has brought me into the right path where I am delightfully enjoying everything. I may not get what I really want but as long as my heart and mind's melody are safe and sound then I will be always happy enjoying everyone's company.

I, a majestic man, and hopefully a future educator, then so be it!