Life Goes On

iPhoneography

2012-02-14T23:11:00.003+08:00

Happy Valentines

2012-02-14T00:07:00.004+08:00

Happy Valentines day Everyone. instagram photos. . . iamshogun.

Instagram Photos

2012-02-13T14:55:00.004+08:00

iamshogun is my account name in instagram.

best desserts at Adobo Connection

Jio's soccer shoes

Templerun Best Score

2012-02-13T11:29:00.001+08:00

my new best score in templerun, broke my personal best last week. High for me but still very low for others. :))

Instagram (Tagaytay City)

2012-02-13T11:14:00.005+08:00

iamshogun is my account name in instagram.

Auto Interiors

2012-02-08T11:36:00.003+08:00

Daily life in Delta Auto Interiors. . .

Celfone camera was used in capturing these images.

Jailbreak

2012-02-07T11:38:00.005+08:00

finished tweaking my phone. Htc Weather Animated Widget PerPageHTML
Activator
Five Column SB
Winterboard
HD Icons
Fake Carrier
Five Icon Dock
Etc, Etc.

Templerun

2012-02-07T11:29:00.001+08:00

my Highest score. . . . very Low for the templerun adiks. trying to beat this for the past week or so but still no luck! :))

Instagram

2012-02-06T13:03:00.002+08:00

Instagram photos taken with iPhone.

Photos taken with an Apple (iPhotography)

2012-02-02T10:33:00.002+08:00

Dragonboat Race

2012-01-30T08:02:00.003+08:00

ENG BEE TIN's Centennial Celebration Kick-Off! DRAGON BOAT 100 STROKES 01.29.12.
Held at CCP Complex, Pasay City.

Eng Bee Tin Dragonboat Race

2012-01-29T19:04:00.004+08:00

ENG BEE TIN's Centennial Celebration Kick-Off! DRAGON BOAT 100 STROKES 01.29.12.
Held at CCP Complex, Pasay City.

Danboard

2012-01-28T13:26:00.005+08:00

Xander and Danboard

Double Exposure

2012-01-26T01:03:00.004+08:00

Testing Double Exposure

Faces. . . Chinese New Year

2012-01-25T15:30:00.003+08:00

Ongpin St., Sta. Cruz Manila

Chinese New Year

2012-01-23T22:47:00.004+08:00

Ongpin St., Sta. Cruz, Manila

Year of the Dragon

2012-01-23T22:33:00.006+08:00

Ongpin St., Sta. Cruz Manila

Danboard and Eng Bee Tin . . . . . Kung Hei Fat Choi !

2012-01-22T08:44:00.003+08:00

Kung Hei Fat Choi !

Ferris Wheel, SM Mall of Asia (iPhotography) MOA Eye

2012-01-19T10:49:00.005+08:00

Asiong Salonga, Manila Kingpin (iPhotography)

2012-01-18T01:06:00.004+08:00

First. :))

iPhone4 (iPhotography)

2012-01-17T08:28:00.004+08:00

SM Mall of Asia (iPhotography) iPhone Photos

2012-01-16T02:28:00.008+08:00

all photos taken in SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City.

Friday the 13th

2012-01-13T11:40:00.002+08:00

Danboard and TANGINA THIS!

2012-01-12T21:26:00.002+08:00

iPhone Shots in Black and White

2012-01-12T21:16:00.006+08:00

Mobile Shots (iPhotography)

2012-01-12T10:30:00.003+08:00

Feast of the Black Nazarene 2012

2012-01-11T09:53:00.007+08:00

Pista ng Itim na Nazareno 2012

2012-01-10T23:57:00.003+08:00

Feast of the Black Nazarene, Januray 9, 2012.

Feast of the Black Nazarene 2012

2012-01-09T21:15:00.003+08:00

Happy New Year!

2012-01-01T14:19:00.001+08:00

Happy New Year Everyone!
lets make 2012 another productive year.

Danboard Christmas and New Year with Franzia

2011-12-30T20:14:00.000+08:00

Wedding Shoot at Tahanan Hotel, San Pablo Laguna

2011-12-28T12:42:00.002+08:00

Tahanan Hotel, San Pablo Laguna.

Panorama shots inTagaytay, Batangas City and Laguna

2011-12-27T23:49:00.003+08:00

View from the Mountain of Salvation in Batulao, Batangas City.

Taal Volcano view from Tagaytay City.
Tahanan Hotel in San Pablo, Laguna.

Caleruega Church, Batangas City

2011-12-27T10:07:00.004+08:00

Caleruega church is a well-known place of prayer and spiritual activities such as retreats, bible studies and youth camps. a very relaxing place with beautiful landscapes, man made waterfalls and fish ponds.
just a few minutes drive from Tagaytay City.

*taken a day before Christmas.*

John Lloyd Cruz and Kim Tiu

2011-12-19T01:22:00.006+08:00

John Lloyd Cruz and Kim Tiu, both endorsers of Cherry Mobile.
Cherry Mobile Dealers Night. One Esplanade, Pasay City.

Robin Padilla & Senator Jinggoy Estrada

2011-12-19T00:57:00.006+08:00

Robin Padilla & Senator Jinggoy Estrada
Cherry Mobile Dealers Night. One Esplanade, Pasay City.

Angelicopter (Survivor Ph) and Sam YG, Cherry Mobile Dealers Night

2011-12-14T12:25:00.006+08:00

Angelicopter of Survivor and Sam YG hosting the event.
Cherry Mobile Dealers Night. One Esplanade, Pasay City.

Papa Jack, Cherry Mobile Dealers Night 2011

2011-12-14T11:48:00.004+08:00

Papa Jack, Love radio 90.7 DJ.
Cherry Mobile Dealers Night. One Esplanade, Pasay City.

Kylie Padilla, Cherry Mobile Dealers Night 2011

2011-12-13T23:05:00.006+08:00

Kylie Padilla, Cherry Mobile's newest endorser.
Cherry Mobile Dealers Night. One Esplanade, Pasay City.

ASF Dancers, Cherry Mobile Dealers Night 2011

2011-12-12T11:51:00.006+08:00

Cherry Mobile Dealers Night held December 6, 2011 at One Esplanade., Pasay City.
will post more pix of the event soon.

Cellphone Shots, iPhotography

2011-12-09T10:28:00.008+08:00

Greenbelt, Makati

Celfone camera was used in capturing these images.

Serendra, Taguig City

Batulao, Batangas City

Shoot anything in Red. Greenbelt, Makati

Edsa Shangrila Mall

Carriedo Lrt Station

FoodCourt Glorietta, Makati

Greenbelt, Makati

Underpass in Ayala, Makati

Nike Store, Laguna

SM Mall of Asia

my friend Monching BDay at TARA Bar. . . Happy BDay!

2011-11-27T23:14:00.009+08:00

Come Visit My Philippines

2011-11-09T14:11:00.000+08:00

"Stay Gold"

"Manila Sunset"

My Photos which will be publish on a Coffee Table Book about the beauty of the Philippines. a project of Miss Bessie Badilla and the Department Of Tourism to boost Philippine Tourism.

Marinduque

2011-10-20T12:55:00.003+08:00

some of my Shots in Marinduque Boac Pier before heading back to Manila. planning to go back in this peaceful and virgin place. more to explore. . .

Mountain of Salvation

2011-10-11T10:09:00.008+08:00

We're invited by my sister to go to this place located on top of the mountain in Batangas. Its the Mountain of Salvation. No parking available in the place, have to park on the sides and walk to the venue.

Celfone camera was used in capturing these images.

you can light candle for your petitions and prayers.

all petitions are written on a piece of paper and burn after. so they tell not to give cash coz it will go together with the prayers and petitions.

Pieta statue of Mama Mary and Jesus

the image of the Mama Mary according to Emma, but not exactly. at first Mama Mary dont like her image on the place but later agreed so people can see and remember her.
Emma de Guzman is the Visionary. Worked as domestic helper in Singapore and Canada.

April 9, 2005
The Blessed Mother appeared
and accompanied by
St faustina, St Peter
and Pope Joh Paul II
who knelt and kissed this spot.

Sumosan (iPhotography)

2011-09-26T02:42:00.006+08:00

Sumosan, the contemporary Japanese concept was first launched in Moscow in 1997 by Alexander Wolkow in the Radisson Slavjanskaya Hotel.
Janina Wolkow, daughter of Alexander, caught the "restaurant bug" at an early age and after developing the Moscow sites she launched Sumosan London in 2002. Since the day it opened Sumosan joined the ranks of the top three Japanese restaurants in London, known for being less flashy and more discreet, hence attracting an A list clientèle as well as countless culinary awards. Almost a decade later Sumosan is still many discerning Londoner's favorite Japanese restaurant. In 2005 Father and daughter launched Sumosan Kiev in Ukraine.
Sumosan was quickly approached to cater for a host of private and corporate events and won the contract to cater for Chelsea football club VIP boxes. Sumosan outside catering is now an international service furnishing those who appreciate quality - they even service the private jet market and many top mainstream event caterers who feel their Japanese food cannot be surpassed.
Source: Sumosan.com

Celfone camera was used in capturing these images.
>Taken at Sumosan Rockwell.

Crunchy Tuna Roll

Sumosan Pride

Spicy Chiritake

Red IcedTea

Bag of Beans (iPhotography)

2011-09-21T02:06:00.007+08:00

my first time in Bag of Beans Tagaytay yesterday (Sept 19). the place is cool and so much different from other coffee shops. instead of going to Starbucks or Coffee bean why not try this for a change. it is worth visiting.

Bag of Beans
Aguinaldo Highway, Tagaytay City

Celfone camera was used in capturing these images.

Centris Walk (iPhotography)

2011-09-13T14:02:00.008+08:00

Centris Walk, a new place to hangout. It is placed in close proximity of Eton Centris in Quezon City corner EDSA and Quezon Avenue. Some of the bistros found here are Asya, Claw Daddy, Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, Italiannis, Jack’s Loft, My Thai Kitchen, Pancake House, Pho Hoa, Tutti Frutti and Zong.

Celfone camera was used in capturing these images.

mini danboard 2 (iPhotography)

2011-09-06T00:20:00.005+08:00

Nikon fan
Celfone camera was used in capturing these images.

danboard at Biggs Diner

Vaper

Danboard Adventure (iPhotography)

2011-09-05T11:53:00.004+08:00

backlog shots of Danbo.

Celfone camera was used in capturing these images.

Lipa, Batangas August Wedding

2011-09-01T10:17:00.005+08:00

its been awhile since i've last uploaded wedding shots, here is one on the last quarter of August held in Lipa, Batangas. Ansoo (Korean) and Grace Wedding.

Palawan

2011-08-26T13:27:00.006+08:00

posting another set of photos in Palawan as requested by Mr. Van Kaizer.

Chillis Star Bar Challenge

2011-08-12T12:14:00.005+08:00

August Black and White BW Shots

2011-08-02T11:42:00.003+08:00

Wil Fone, Willie Revillame and Cherry Mobile

2011-07-24T03:32:00.008+08:00

Newest endorser of Cherry Mobile, Mr Willie Revillame. taken after the launch of Wil Fone in Will Time Bigtime. Dinner party at Patio Carlito., Quezon City.

Robin Padilla and Cherry Mobile

2011-07-14T22:34:00.007+08:00

Cherry Mobile officially launches ROBIN PADILLA as the newest brand ambassador. Along side with Robin, Cherry Mobile also launches its "Shockproof" phones, R7 and R9.

Cherry Mobile Marketing Head Ms. Agnes Conopio TV5 interview.

Cherry Mobile Shockproof Phones.

sa Puerto Princesa Palawan

2011-07-05T23:47:00.005+08:00

Immaculate Concepcion Cathedral

Bakers Hill

Underground River Palawan

2011-06-30T21:45:00.005+08:00

The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park (PPSRNP) is one of the most important biodiversity conservation areas of the Philippines. It features a spectacular limestone or karst landscape that contains an 8.2 km long underground river. A distinguishing feature of the river is that it flows directly into the sea, and the lower half portion of the river is brackish and subject to tidal influence. The area also represents significant habitat for biodiversity conservation. It contains a full mountain to the sea ecosystem and protects forests, which are among the most significant in Asia.

The PPPSRNP is designated a core area for the Palawan Biosphere Reserve under the Man and Biosphere Program. In recognition of its globally significant natural properties, it was inscribed to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s of (UNESCO) List of Natural World Heritage Sites. Inscription to the list confirms the exceptional and universal value of the Site that deserves to be protected for the benefit of all humanity.

The PPSRNP is managed by the City Government of Puerto Princesa based on a program centered on environmental conservation and sustainable development. It has the distinction of being the first national park devolved and successfully managed by a Local Government Unit. It has been cited as an example of best practices for biodiversity conservation and sustainable tourism in the Philippines.

The Puerto Princesa Underground River is reputed to be the longest navigable underground river in the World. It is one of the few such rivers which the public can easily experience and appreciate. It is the official entry of the Philippines and is 1 of the 28 finalists to the Search for the New 7 Wonders of Nature.

It is a source of pride and a key element in the identity of the people of Puerto Princesa in particular, and of the Philippines as a whole.

Source: http://www.puerto-undergroundriver.com/

Honda Bay Palawan (The Last Frontier)

2011-06-27T10:33:00.009+08:00

Honda Bay, Palawan island is also known as the "The Last Frontier"

Showcasing the rich marine beauty of Puerto Princesa, Honda Bay offers an abundance of sea creatures and coral reefs. The bay lies north of the city center and is part of the regular tours offered in the city.

Honda Bay is host to a number of islands and sand bars that are commonly visited by tourists. Some of its islands are home to known exclusive and premiere island resorts, one of which is the Dos Palmas Island Resort.
Among the islands that are commonly visited are the Starfish, Snake, and Pandan islands. Also, within the bay, is a sanctuary reef that offers snorkeling and scuba.
To get to Honda Bay or Hunda, one will need to take a drive north of the city center to the Sta. Lourdes wharf. From here, visitor will need to register and hire for boats that will bring them to the islands of their choice.
Source: Philippines Travel

Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm in Palawan- Philippines

2011-06-25T11:07:00.003+08:00

Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm is essentially a village in complete contrast of a penal establishment one would have in mind. There are about a two thousand prisoners there and in the center of all their work is the central village square. One might be surprised that the Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm has no walls and almost no barriers. The only precaution that this establishment makes in terms of security is a head count 3 times a day when the prisoners are mandated to gather in the central village square. However, despite being a low security prison, no prisoners attempt to escape for a variety of reasons: first, prisoners are provided with vocational activities of their choice, transportation arrangements are almost impossible for a prisoner and if a prisoner chooses to escape through the mountains, they would face a certain death. In addition, the prisoners at Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm are allowed to live with their families during the time that they are serving their sentence.

source: PalawanBoard

Estrella RiverFalls in Palawan

2011-06-23T14:50:00.004+08:00

Tam-Awan Village "Four Folds"

2011-06-18T22:57:00.008+08:00

Tam-Awan Village "Four Folds" exhibit in Nova Gallery, La Fuerza compound Chino Roces Ave. Makati City. Featuring the works of Jordan Mang-Osan, John Frank Sabado, Leonardo Aguinaldo and Edwin Macadaeg. Exhibit runs from June 17-July 8, 2011.

the artists Leonardo Aguinaldo, Edwin Macadaeg, Nova Gallery owner Mr. Charlie Cojuanco, John Frank Sabado, and Jordan Mang-Osan.

w/ the Tam-Awan Village Artists

sa Makati City

2011-06-16T23:01:00.007+08:00

A Story of Freedom: An art exhibit on the history and relevance of the Philippine Flag at the Ayala Triangle Gardens, Makati City. Other shots in Greenbelt 5.

Xander and Danboard

2011-06-14T12:28:00.002+08:00

my Godson Xander with Danboard.

Baguio

2011-06-09T09:52:00.006+08:00

Baguio City

2011-06-08T20:47:00.004+08:00

Oh My Gulay

2011-05-25T17:02:00.008+08:00

Oh My Gulay. Art Gallery and Vegetarian Restaurant in Baguio City.

Tam-Awan International Arts Festival 2011 ( Day 2 & 3) Tam-Awan Village Baguio City

2011-05-22T10:01:00.012+08:00

Jordan Mang-Osan

pls visit Tam-Awan Village website . . .
http://tam-awanvillage.com/index.php

Tam-Awan International Arts Festival 2011 ( Day 1) Tam-Awan Village Baguio City

2011-05-20T20:11:00.011+08:00

some of my shots in Tam-Awan International Arts Festival . . . May 13-15, 2011, Baguio City.

Weaving Demonstration

Canao rituals starts the day

Kapihan sa Baguio Presscon for the Launching of Tam-Awan International Arts Festival.

Sir Chit Asignacion, Director of the Festival.

Ms Malou Coronacion

Presentation of Bontoc dancers

Festival officers interviewed live on radio station.

Pinikpikan. a local dish in Cordillera region. prepared by beating a live chicken prior to cooking.

foggy afternoon in Tam-Awan Village

Ms Malen Catajan and Father Radni Caparas

Evening fellowship

Tam-Awan Village website. . .
http://tam-awanvillage.com/index.php

BenCab Museum (Baguio City)

2011-05-20T09:47:00.012+08:00

The BenCab Museum is on Km. 6 Asin Road, a brief 15-minute drive from the center of Baguio City. Built on a promontory, the museum commands a breathtaking view of the adjacent garden, farm, hill and mini-forest, the surrounding mountains, and the South China sea in the distant west.

With its vision of bringing arts closer to the people, the museum houses the artist’s collections of his own works, as well as those of acknowledged Filipino masters and rising contemporary artists. The granary gods, lime containers, native implements, weapons and other outstanding examples of indigenous arts and crafts of the Cordilleras are also highlighted – a reminder of the rich material culture and traditions of the northern Philippine highlands that has fascinated BenCab since the 1960s, and part of the reason why he has made Baguio home since the mid-80s.

The Bencab Museum is committed to the promotion of the arts, and the preservation, conservation and protection of the environment, as well as the culture and traditions of the Cordilleras, as an expression of the artist’s gratitude to the country that nurtured and inspired an artistic career that continues to grow, mature and fascinate.

Source: Bencab Website

Danboard goes to Baguio City (iPhotography)

2011-05-19T17:59:00.006+08:00

in Oh My Gulay (Session Road)

MarketCordillera Souvenirs

Good Shepherd

Camp John Hay (Mile Hi)

Camp John Hay

Mines View Park

The Mansion

Wright Park

Danboard Adventure

2011-05-04T11:30:00.003+08:00

DanBoard (iPhotography) iPhone

2011-05-03T14:44:00.001+08:00

Wedding (April 12)

2011-04-26T16:23:00.001+08:00

Holy Week, Simbahan ng Silang

2011-04-25T13:59:00.000+08:00

Silang, Cavite Procession

2011-04-25T13:49:00.001+08:00

Bisita Iglesia 2011

2011-04-25T13:16:00.000+08:00

mini Danboard

2011-04-10T10:03:00.000+08:00

Danboard

2011-04-04T22:12:00.000+08:00

Wedding

2011-03-21T22:06:00.001+08:00

Julian and Jhay Wedding
March 6, 2011

Beer in Can (iPhotography)

2011-03-17T00:44:00.000+08:00

Store in Greenbelt 5, Makati City.

Celfone camera was used in capturing these images.

mini danboard

2011-03-15T09:26:00.000+08:00

Danboard (Streets)

2011-03-10T09:56:00.000+08:00

Wanted Danboard

2011-03-09T08:19:00.000+08:00

danBoard

2011-03-08T12:35:00.000+08:00

Danboard Mini

2011-03-03T16:32:00.001+08:00

Danboard and Clottey

2011-03-02T12:39:00.001+08:00

mini Danboard

2011-03-01T15:47:00.000+08:00

Danboard

2011-03-01T09:49:00.000+08:00

In the popular "Yotsuba&!" manga, Danboard (from the Japanese word "danboru," which means "cardboard") is a robot costume made of cardboard, in which Miura suits up and moves when coins are inserted into the slot on the left side of the chest. And now it born on action figure, Revoltech mini Danboard from Kaiyodo. It comes with Amazon.co.jp logo at it's head and body. This action figure only reach 80 mm tall (Mini).

the adventure begins. . .

50mm Prime Lens

2011-02-22T11:43:00.000+08:00

testing my 50mm prime lens. . . .

Tanduay Ice

2011-02-19T22:16:00.000+08:00

FEATURES

A pre-mixed alcoholic beverage that offers a refreshingly new drinking experience.
It contains just the right alcohol, right sweetness and good mouth feel.
It is made from premium quality triple distilled spirit for that smooth alcohol kick.
It has a uniquely refreshing flavour and cool product presentation.
It is competitively priced and offers good value for money.

ALCOHOL CONTENT

5.0% by Volume

PACKAGING 24's 330 mL flint bottles

drinking while surfing on a saturday night.

my current wallpaper

Coolers

2011-02-17T16:35:00.000+08:00

My Pc Coolers. . .
Ice Blade Pro for the Processor, XTC for the Ram and deepCool for the videocard.

Red Mango (iPhotography)

2011-02-15T01:36:00.001+08:00

Pioneer of Nonfat Frozen Yogurt

Originated in 2002 in South Korea, Red Mango is recognized as the pioneer of the tart variety of nonfat frozen yogurt. Red Mango has now grown to over 150 stores worldwide, with stores in the USA, South Africa, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines.

Red Mango combines its refreshingly tangy frozen yogurt with fresh and exciting toppings to create a nutritious dessert that can be enjoyed any time of the day. Free of unhealthy additives like high-fructose corn syrup and artificial ingredients, Red Mango’s all-natural frozen yogurt is a treat that is not only good, but good for you as well.
Source: Red Mango Philippines

celfone camera was used in capturing these images.

Me and my Chucks.

Happy Valentines

2011-02-14T02:37:00.000+08:00

Valentine's Day
screenshot from my Phone.

Saint Valentine's Day, commonly shortened to Valentine's Day.
An annual commemoration held on february 14 celebrating Love and affection between intimate companions.

Today is also the anniversary of the St. Valentines day Massacre.

The Saint Valentine's Day massacre is the name given to the murder of seven people as part of a prohibition era conflict between two powerful criminal gangs in Chicago, in 1929: the South Side Italian gang led by Al Capone and the North Side Irish gang led by Bugs Moran. Former members of the egan's Rats gang were also suspected to have played a large role in the St. Valentine's Day massacre, assisting Capone. Capone might have ordered it after Bugs' gang machine-gunned Al Capone's headquarters.

Manila Bay Sunset (iPhotography)

2011-02-09T11:39:00.000+08:00

Manila Sunset at the back of SM Mall of Asia (Baywalk). all taken using my iPhone.

UST @ 400 (USTHS GAH)

2011-02-06T11:19:00.000+08:00

University of Santo Tomas High School Grand Alumni Homecoming. Feb. 5, 2011. UST Plaza Mayor.
UST @ 400

UST @ 400 Fireworks Video (University of Santo Tomas) Go USTe!

2011-01-29T18:38:00.000+08:00

University of Santo Tomas celebrating 400 years. January 27, 2011, fireworks before 12am.

sorry for the quality, cellfone was used in this video and converted for faster upload.

UST at 400 (University of Santo Tomas)

2011-01-28T01:16:00.001+08:00

celfone camera was used in caturing these images.

By Dr. Jaime I. Romero

When Msgr. Miguel de Benavides, O.P., a Dominican and Third Archbishop of Manila bequeathed his library and goods valued at P1,500 in 1611 as a nucleus of resources to form the oldest existing university in Asia, the University of Santo Tomas, little did he know that 25 years later, in 1636, a Presbyterian pastor in the new American colony of Massachusetts, Rev. John Harvard, was going to do the same thing – donate his 400-volume library and 780 Pounds Sterling in cash – to get the oldest university in America, Harvard, started.

Fr. de Benavides established his school 90 years after Ferdinand Magellan discovered the Philippines, while Rev. Harvard founded his 144 years after Christopher Columbus discovered America.

{mosimage}The year 1611 was not a good time to found a school in the Philippines. The Isnegs in northwest Cagayan, led by Miguel Lanag, were revolting against Spain, having just looted some houses and beheaded the Dominican missionary, Fr. Alonzo Garcia, before burning his church and fleeing to the mountains of Apayao. At the same time, the Dutch menace was tormenting the Spanish authorities in Manila. Dutchman Oliver van Noort steered his two ships close to Manila, but the Spaniards put up a fight and when the Dutch lost a ship and one of their captains, Francois Wittert, the invaders left and fled for Borneo.

Elsewhere in the world, the Britishers had just authorized the use of the King James version of the Bible. In Italy, Galileo Galilei had just finished publishing Sidereal Messenger, describing his telescopic observations of the heavens, validating Nicholas Copernicus’ earlier mathematical observations on the movement of the planets, including earth, around the sun. Australia has just been discovered by Willem Janszoon.

In fact, when the Dominican priest was busy starting UST, the rave in the American colonies then was Pocahontas – not the movie – but the Indian princess in Jamestown, Virginia (and daughter of King Powhatan), who married a farmer John Rolfe, was held captive, then used as ransom for other captured Jamestown colonists.

Such were the times and events in the Philippines and the world when the University of Santo Tomas was formed.

PRODUCER OF PATRIOTS, PRESIDENTS, LEADERS

{mosimage}Now, almost 400 years since that historic donation in the Philippines, UST is one of the most venerable institutions of higher learning in the world, having graduated national heroes, 4 presidents, numerous senators, Supreme Court chief justices, saints, martyrs, artists, 26 delegates to the 1934 Constitutional Convention, 46 delegates to the 1972 Charter, sportsmen, builders, doctors, businessmen, and other leaders in a variety of fields required in the process of building a nation.

The story of UST cannot be complete without the mention of its illustrious alumni who, over the years, walked through the Arch of the Centuries with dignity, like: Dr. Jose Rizal, Apolinario Mabini, Frs. Mariano Gomez, Jose Burgos, and Jacinto Zamora, the martyrs; Presidents Manuel Luis Quezon, Sergio Osmeña, Jose P. Laurel, and Diosdado Macapagal; Senators Claro M. Recto, Jose Yulo, Juan Sumulong, and Rafael Palma; Supreme Court Justices Cayetano Arellano (first Filipino Supreme Court Justice), Manuel Araullo, and Ramon Avancena; Secretary of Justice Gregorio Araneta; drafter of the Constitution of the First Republic, Felipe Calderon; Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, Florentino Torres; Director of the Public Library, Epifanio de los Santos; Mayor of Manila, Arsenio Lacson; and founders of the SGV accounting firm, Washington SyCip and Alfredo Velayo.

How did UST get from then to now? Through almost 400 years of experience in moral, education, and cultural formation; imparted in the highest level of both civil and sacred services; and promoted according to reason as enlightened by the Catholic faith and doctrine, that’s how.

The highlights of UST over its long life include the titles it has earned, such as: “The Royal University,” granted by King Charles III of Spain on March 7, 1785; “Pontifical University,” granted by Pope Leo XIII on Sept. 17, 1902; and “Catholic University,” granted by Pope Pius XII in 1947; and “The Civil Order of Alfonso X el Sabio,” Spain’s highest decoration for cultural and scientific achievements granted on July 18, 1961. The Colegio de Santo Tomas was elevated to a university by order of Pope Innocent X in 1645.

UST is also the only university, Catholic or not, to have been visited by two popes three times: once by Pope Paul VI on Nov. 28, 1970, and twice by Pope John Paul II on Feb. 18, 1981 and January 13, 1995.

It is the one university campus used by invaders, combatants, and internees alike during the various wars of conquest or revolutions during its four centuries of life. First, in 1762, the invading British used the UST buildings as temporary quarters for British officers. Next, during the Philippine revolution of 1898 to 1899, UST was converted into quarters for volunteers from among the professors and students. Afterwards, the Intramuros campus was turned into a hospital for the wounded during the revolutionary war. Finally, during the Second World War, the Japanese Occupational Forces used the Intramuros building for their troops, and the UST Main Building as a concentration camp for 4,000 foreign civilians they held prisoner.

MANY FIRSTS

It has notched many firsts in Philippine culture and history: Oldest school of Philosophy (1611); oldest museum in the Philippines (1682); oldest canon law school (1732); oldest school of Medicine and Surgery (1871); and oldest school of Pharmacy (1871).{mosimage}
It was one of the first universities in the Philippines to become co-educational when it admitted women for the first time in the Faculty of Pharmacy in 1924. A year later, it became one of the first universities in the Philippines to require the use of English as a medium of instruction, to replace Spanish. When it was appropriate to Filipinize the administration, Fr. Leonardo Z. Legazpi, O.P., on Oct. 9, 1971, became the first Filipino Rector of UST.

In terms of peer recognition, UST is considered one of the four top universities in the Philippines, and one of the top 100 in Asia.

Although many people know UST to be that 21.5-hectare university campus in España, Manila, it had not always been located there. The university spent over 300 years of its existence in Intramuros, bounded specifically by Aduana St. in the North, Plaza de España, Plaza de Santo Tomas, and the Ayuntamiento Building in the West. Prompted by increasing enrollments, which exceeded 1,000 students (large by 1920 standards), the Dominican fathers started looking elsewhere for expansion. Hence, the move to the present site in 1927, known then as Sulucan, Sampaloc, as soon as the first edifice, the magnificent, earthquake resistant Main Building, was completed by Fr. Roque Ruaño, O.P., the engineer-priest.

That move was providential because 18 years later, Japanese Army soldiers completely occupied the UST Intramuros campus and totally destroyed the 333-year old building during the Second World War.

The Dominicans, having introduced the first printing press in the Philippines, and indeed printed the first book in the Philippines, the Doctrina Christiana, were fortunate to have been able to transfer the UST printing press from Intramuros to the España campus in the nick of time in 1940, a year before the Pearl Harbor incident.

Other momentous physical transfers were the French-made bronze statue of Fr. Benavides, initially unveiled in 1891, and uncovered a second time at the new campus on Nov. 13, 1946. The Arch of the Centuries, which was the main gate in Intramuros, was reconstructed and transferred to its current site in 1954.

TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE

Significantly, intangible things hoarded in the collective memory of a nation are the traditions of excellence, integrity, and competence, known to many as the Thomasian spirit, which now resides in the hearts and minds of our leaders and professionals.

With such an illustrious past, it has not even started to rest on its laurels as it looks forward, with anticipation, to celebrating its Quadricentennial in 2011. UST is constantly reengineering itself to be at par with the best universities in the world through the hiring of more Ph.D.s among its faculty, constant and continuous faculty development, and the updating of its library resources, now one of the largest in Asia.

No less than the President of the Philippines, through ceremonies held at the Malacañang Palace, honored two UST graduates as among the 50 Top Men and Women of Science on the 50th anniversary of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). Moreover, UST’s graduates are currently recognized as Outstanding Professionals by the Professional Regulation Commission for outstanding achievements in Engineering, Chemistry, Physical Therapy, Pharmacy, Architecture, and Electronics.

UST is also topping the government licensure examinations in many fields, such as the recently-released Professional Regulation Commission board examinations in Nursing, Pharmacy, Architecture, Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Engineering, and Medicine.

With its 40,000 students, it is the largest Catholic university in the world with that many students in one campus.

After a stringent evaluation by the Commission on Higher Education (ChEd), UST’s College of Education is now the latest unit in the university to be hailed a Center of Excellence. Earlier recognized for the same honors are the colleges of Architecture, Chemistry, Electronics and Communications Engineering, Literature, Medicine and Surgery, Music, Nursing, and Philosophy. Likewise, UST is now a Center of Development for Biology, Business Administration, Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Industrial, and Mechanical Engineering.

In preparation for 2011, UST is establishing campuses outside España. Soon to rise will be the campus in Sta. Rosa, Laguna, and another one is forthcoming in General Santos City in Mindanao. Through these campuses, UST will be able to provide Filipinos with the characteristic holistic formation that has been a hallmark of this Thomasian institution. The mantra is excellence in instruction, expertise in research, and eminence in community service.

The steadfast mission of UST to build a strong Christian community firmly grounded on Thomasian traditions of technology transfer and values formation cannot but carry it forward to another 400 years of unending grace.

Yashica Electro 35

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All models of Yashica Electro are fitted with a stepless Copal electronic blade shutter, with flash sync at all speeds. The PC sync contact is placed on the left side of the camera, probably for aesthetic reasons. The Electro, G, GT, and GS models have a cold accessory shoe. The GSN and GTN models have a hot shoe.

All models are fitted with a Yashinon 1.7 45mm lens with a 55mm filter thread. On the G and later models, the lens is branded as a Color Yashinon, although it was otherwise identical. The closest focusing distance is 0.8m. The camera has three exposure modes: auto, B and flash. The first Electro has an ISO/ASA range of 15 to 500; all subsequent models have an ISO/ASA range of 25 to 1000. An ASA/DIN conversion chart is pasted to the inside of the back door.

iPhone was used in capturing these images.

iPhotography

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testing new apps on my iPhone

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