Saturday, March 10, 2018
PUBG to replace DOTA's era?
PUBG to replace DOTA's era?
by: Emmanuel Raymond A. Ferrer
The new hero, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG) is now out to assassinate our all time favorite game, Defense of the Ancients (DOTA).
DOTA is a multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game where you team up with four other players (5 in total) and destroy the other team's Ancient (base). But to reach that base you need to destroy three outer towers and two inner towers. Each human player controls one hero, and each hero have four different unique skills. its up to your heroes combination and team strategy to attain the victory that you want to achieve.
For years, DOTA dominated the gaming industry destroying other games that rivals it like, League of Legends (LOL), Heroes of Newearth (HON), Special Force (SF), Crossfire (CF) and many more online games. it even holds the recored in the most highest prize pool in the history of e-sports.
http://www.mweb.co.za/games/view/tabid/4210/Article/29625/Dota-2-The-International-2017-now-has-the-biggest-prize-pool-in-esports-history.aspx
It has a 16 year streak where no other games surpassed its fame, not until now.
Even though PUBG just got released last year, it already overtook DOTA in the gaming platform Steam's top games.
The game climb the fame ladder so fast that its creator Bluehole Studios,ride PUBG's rising fame and rename their game developing group into PUBG Corp.
https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2017/09/29/playerunknowns-battlegrounds-studio-becomes-pubg-corporation/
The race of gamers may just be looking for something new to play, but one thing is for sure. If this continues, PUBG may change the future of gaming industry and take DOTA's crown in the world of gaming.
Anna's Online Store: Hilarious or Horrendous?
by Mariella Sta. Ana
Hi, bili k?
Facebook can give you a lifetime's worth of LOLs by just scrolling down your newsfeed.
Recently, Anna's Online Store, a meme page that sells random and unessential stuffs, recieved alot of attention because of its unique humor.
The page becomes a big hit because it went viral for selling Leche Flan online but you have to return the container. It trended on Twitter and gained 11,000 likes on Facebook and it just started last February 11, 2018.
The page continues to leave the crowd cracking up by posting rude responses to buyers, and for dealing with joy reservers.
Indeed, its post were hilarious, but recently, Anna's Online Store gained alot of hate because of posting memes related to Lesbians.
At first, netizens find it humorous, but it twisted up some of the LGBTQ's mind. Anna's Online Store started to post some "tomboy na mataba starter pack" and "girlfriend ng tomboy na mataba starter pack" which contains items that were usually worn and used by the said personalities. It pulled the trigger of some in the Lesbian community including the co-founder of Lespinay Confessions (a Lesbian confession page) and wrote an open letter to the page and to its founder, Anna Tolentino.
As of now, Anna's Online Store deleted all of its memes related to Lesbian, but the co-founder insists Anna Tolentino to have a public apology due to its social misbehavior and cyberbullying.
Still, Anna's Online Store remained as a viral online store that sells unnecessary stuffs, and yup, it's still available.
Hi, bili k?
Facebook can give you a lifetime's worth of LOLs by just scrolling down your newsfeed.
Recently, Anna's Online Store, a meme page that sells random and unessential stuffs, recieved alot of attention because of its unique humor.
The page becomes a big hit because it went viral for selling Leche Flan online but you have to return the container. It trended on Twitter and gained 11,000 likes on Facebook and it just started last February 11, 2018.
The page continues to leave the crowd cracking up by posting rude responses to buyers, and for dealing with joy reservers.
Indeed, its post were hilarious, but recently, Anna's Online Store gained alot of hate because of posting memes related to Lesbians.
At first, netizens find it humorous, but it twisted up some of the LGBTQ's mind. Anna's Online Store started to post some "tomboy na mataba starter pack" and "girlfriend ng tomboy na mataba starter pack" which contains items that were usually worn and used by the said personalities. It pulled the trigger of some in the Lesbian community including the co-founder of Lespinay Confessions (a Lesbian confession page) and wrote an open letter to the page and to its founder, Anna Tolentino.
As of now, Anna's Online Store deleted all of its memes related to Lesbian, but the co-founder insists Anna Tolentino to have a public apology due to its social misbehavior and cyberbullying.
Still, Anna's Online Store remained as a viral online store that sells unnecessary stuffs, and yup, it's still available.
The Filipino Minorities
Student leaders from different Univeristies attend LAKBAYAN 2017, a nationwide protest caravan that forwards the plight of the national minorities exacerbated by cases of militarization and destructive mining operations near their communities. at the University of the Philippines, Diliman Quezon City, September 20, 2017.
Bulacan state Universities and other organization student leaders attended the year 3 of Lakbayan 2017 to support Lakbayanis’ call for peace, self-determination and rights over ancestral lands.
The indigenous minorities like the Manobos from Mindanao, Aetas from Pampanga and Panay joined hand-in-hand to campaign their struggles and demands to return on their communities.
According to the Lumad Chieftain from Caraga region of Mindanao, Datu Lito Galampay, who was with his 300 tribesmen, “Kinukuha nila ang aming lupa, at pinapatay ang mga ibang miyembro namin gaya ng nakaraan pati mga eskuwelahan ay sinunog ng mga militar at pinatay ang mga guro na kasamahan naming mga lumad, nandito kami para iparating sa gobyerno ang aming kalagayan.”
The indigenous minorities are hoping to be heard as they laid reforms to the Government: (1) Respect of the right to self-determination; (2) Unconditional recognition of ancestral lands and territories; (3) Recognition of the national minorities’ participation in economic development; (4) End to all institutional forms of discrimination; (5) Ensure the social services for national minorities.
student leaders coming from different parts of the country in donating school supplies, canned goods , and clothes to the Lakbayanis.
A cultural night was held where the various indigenous tribes showcased presentations which depicted their traditions and situations on how they are being treated by the military forces.
Bulacan state Universities and other organization student leaders attended the year 3 of Lakbayan 2017 to support Lakbayanis’ call for peace, self-determination and rights over ancestral lands.
The indigenous minorities like the Manobos from Mindanao, Aetas from Pampanga and Panay joined hand-in-hand to campaign their struggles and demands to return on their communities.
According to the Lumad Chieftain from Caraga region of Mindanao, Datu Lito Galampay, who was with his 300 tribesmen, “Kinukuha nila ang aming lupa, at pinapatay ang mga ibang miyembro namin gaya ng nakaraan pati mga eskuwelahan ay sinunog ng mga militar at pinatay ang mga guro na kasamahan naming mga lumad, nandito kami para iparating sa gobyerno ang aming kalagayan.”
The indigenous minorities are hoping to be heard as they laid reforms to the Government: (1) Respect of the right to self-determination; (2) Unconditional recognition of ancestral lands and territories; (3) Recognition of the national minorities’ participation in economic development; (4) End to all institutional forms of discrimination; (5) Ensure the social services for national minorities.
student leaders coming from different parts of the country in donating school supplies, canned goods , and clothes to the Lakbayanis.
A cultural night was held where the various indigenous tribes showcased presentations which depicted their traditions and situations on how they are being treated by the military forces.
Kc Conception confirms break-up with Ally
Did KC
Concepcion and soccer player Ally Borromeo really call it quits? The 32-year
old actress blurted some intriguing answers after her interview that led her
fans and netizens seeking for the real score.
In late 2016,
the relationship between Kc and Ally became official as clearly seen in their
posts, sweet messages and pictures in social media about their love for each
other. However, her fans noticed that KC has not been posting about Ally since
November 19, 2017. Same has been observed in Ally’s posts where his last picture
on Instagram was about the project that he and KC are together in December 11,
2017.
On March 8,2018,
KC clarified that they are giving each other space and trying to figure out
what is the best for them individually,
“But right now, ever since
the-ber months, it’s just been really crazy with soccer, with football, and his
career, and then I am also launching a jewelry line and I also have all these
things happening. It’s almost like we are two independent people that are
choosing to just prioritize right now. I think when the right time comes, then
we can really prioritize the relationship.”
Concepcion has been dating
Borromeo for 2 years but the two need time to set their priorities straight.
“I know that he needs that
to be a really good partner. You have to feel complete on your own to be able
to be complete in a relationship,” Concepcion aired in one interview.
The KC-Ally fans need not
fret too much because they are still talking to each other all the time and
have managed to remain good friends.
“If the stars choose to
align for us and destiny wants us together again in the future, then who am I
to contest? Who knows what will happen then,” KC concluded in her interview.
She added, “After all,
timing is everything. As for me I’ve decided to fully support him at the same
time move on and spread my wings.”
Let us see what fate has
in stored for the two.
Monday, March 5, 2018
Ph youth to initiate nationwide protest #WalkoutPh
“Rage
against the dying of the light, overthrow the fascist US-Duterte Regime.”
This
is what an University of the Philippines student, Mik Geriane, yells as he
initiates the movement known as #WalkoutPH, midnight of February 19.
Known
to be as a propaganda officer of the College Editors’ Guild of the Philippines
(CEGP), Malikhaing Pagsulat sa Filipino undergraduate Geriane, landed the very
first hashtag on a social media site called Twitter that moved college students
out of their classrooms and join simultaneous protests on the 23rd
day of the same month.
#WalkoutPH,
as it comes from the name itself, is an actual rally encouraging students of
various universities and colleges to step off of their rooms and make it to
another ‘part of their learning’, says Bonifacio Ilagan, martial law survivor.
Different
universities in the metro and provinces, both public and private, are taking
their steps on fulfilling the said event on their corresponding places – including University of the Philippines,
Polytechnic University of the Philippines, University of Sto. Tomas, De La
Salle University, Baguio City Students, and UP Mindanao among others.
The
hashtag soon became trending in the site reaching thousands of tweets at peak
number 6.
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| Behavior of the Trending Topics in the Philippines Source: Trendinalia.com |
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Philippines Trending Topics during the 24 hours on Friday 23 Source: Trendinalia.com |
National
Union of Students of the Philippines, one of the collaborators of the nationwide
protest, is thankful for the efforts and participation of students from all
over the country who still believe in change for the betterment.
What
they are yelling for includes Anti-Tuition Hikes for Private Institutions, Complete
free education for all, Justice for Dengvaxia and Human Rights, Press Freedom and
many more.
Millennials fight for press freedom, human rights
The group then published on their account that the event on the 23rd will not be the last of its kind.
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Millenial living a witchy lifestyle
By Mariam del Rosario
Watch a non – mythical witch as she shares her extraordinary
Wiccan belief to the modern world.
In the video that was taken and posted by Millennials of
Manila on Facebook , netizens met Karlen, the modern day witch, and told her
experiences being a witch in these days.
Her story went viral and has been garnering at least 35,000
reactions, 20,000 shares and 1.2 million views as of March 9.
Karlen
first explained how she grew up to choose being a witch and just not seeing herself
in an organized religion but when she quit church, she discovered her
Wiccan self.
"
It [witchcraft] did an impact on me in a way na mas open ako sa sarili
ko, sa possibilities at the same time mas naging aware ako sa surroundings ko.
"
["It
[witchcraft] did an impact on me in a way that I was more open to myself, to
possibilities at the same time, I was more aware of my surroundings."]
Karlen
believes in Wicca, a religion that draws from the old traditions of witchcraft.
Wicca is a recognized religion, while Witchcraft itself is not considered a
religion. Thus, Wicca might best be described as a modern religion, based on
ancient Witchcraft traditions.
Living
in a predominantly Catholic and Christian country, with over 80% of the
population identify themselves as Roman Catholics, almost 11% are Protestants
and around 5% identifies with Islam and small numbers are scattered to
different religions such as Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism etc. that was recorded
by Philippine Statistics Authority in 2015.
Karlen
is among the 0.33 % of people in a religion that has yet to be known or not
officially recognized as a religion in our country.
In
many cases, people do not develop an understanding to a religion they may not
know about or open themselves to the idea of another religion and Karlen
became a prey
of these prejudices.
“.. if it’s someone who you know is very faithful to their
religion, you already have that feeling na may prejudices sila sayo” She said.
[" if it’s someone who you know is very faithful to their
religion, you already have that feeling that they have prejudices against
you.”]
Karlen
is used to the questions asked about her beliefs and the most common question is about their connection with the devil. She emphasized that they do not worship Satan, for it came from
Christianity and they have nothing to with Christianity or against other
religion.
Contrary
on what we see in movies, Wicca is practiced to be a very peaceful, harmonious
and balanced way of life which promotes oneness with the divine and all which
exists, as described by Herne of the Celtic Connection, a Wiccan and Witchcraft organization in the
United States .
She
also shared some of the preparations she does every full moon, she prepares her
own ritual,( rituals that may vary depending on the witch ) , she uses incense,
lit candles, a pentagram together with an offering for the Gods.
It is a myth for them to sacrifice humans and animals it is
against the practices of Wicca that they believe in
They also have the famous Wiccan Pentagram, that is always mistaken to be used in rituals
that are evil, but she explained that the Five point of the pentagram,
represent the four elements and the self, they looked at their spirits to be
with what they call as “High Spirits”.
She
also mentioned their good begotten beliefs in the video, one of these is the
“Three Fold Law”, it is “ whatever you wish upon a person, upon yourself or
whatever you do in this world, it’s going to come back three times.”
This
is the reason why Wiccans like her, don’t practice evil magic because they are
scared of repercussions that would be put upon them.
On what is to Respect
And as Karlen gave her story for people to see, to open this to the people as “ not everyone in who is outside of an organized religion does evil. “
Millenials of Manila interviewed Karlen and shared her story on their facebook page as they wanted everyday millennials in the Philippines to share stories only they can tell . They hoped that the story of Karlen would be a bridge for people to listen to the “real” stories as they feature people who are personally involved.
They even quoted in the end of the video “All religions, culture, and beliefs deserve the same amount of respect even they are different from your own” in respect of Karlen’s beliefs.
See the whole video at:
https://www.facebook.com/MillennialsofManila/videos/1763609263689189/
Rohingya rape victim recalls tragedy
By Jerome Calayag
A young Rohingya resident shared her struggles with the Burmese soldiers during the crisis of the stateless people in Myanmar
Ismat,15, was gang raped multiple times by soldiers until she escaped the violence in said country.
“I was screaming. They raped anybody, married, adult, teenager [and] even little girls,” she stated in their language in a video posted by In the Now.
She was living together with her parents and siblings when the soldiers attacked their village and slayed her family.
“I don’t know how to be happy without my parents and my siblings. I’m reminded of it every night when I try to go to sleep,” Ismat added.
Myanmar started the deliberate killings of the Rohingya that led to abuse and widespread raping towards the women and girls but the government denied these allegations.
Source: In The Now
Video Stills: In the Now Video
A young Rohingya resident shared her struggles with the Burmese soldiers during the crisis of the stateless people in Myanmar
Ismat,15, was gang raped multiple times by soldiers until she escaped the violence in said country.
“I was screaming. They raped anybody, married, adult, teenager [and] even little girls,” she stated in their language in a video posted by In the Now.
She was living together with her parents and siblings when the soldiers attacked their village and slayed her family.
“I don’t know how to be happy without my parents and my siblings. I’m reminded of it every night when I try to go to sleep,” Ismat added.
Myanmar started the deliberate killings of the Rohingya that led to abuse and widespread raping towards the women and girls but the government denied these allegations.
Source: In The Now
Video Stills: In the Now Video
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