Essay About Artists in Advertising

           POM Wonderful Presents: The Greatest Movie Ever Sold, made primarily by the famous documentary filmmaker Morgan Murlock, is a film mainly about the “behind the scenes” of the world of advertising and how it revolves. It shares the real life project proposals, agreements, rejections and etc in advertising, and how it matters in a company’s success as well as the in advertisers’. The movie seems like showing it’s “the-making-of” process, since Murlock is working for the movie’s budget in the movie itself. The documentary is informal, yet informative and practical. It also appears to be humorous which gives life to the informative documentary. The documentary earned a big amount of money and also positive feedbacks from film authorities, and its viewers.

            The movie features many sides of advertising but I will dwell on just one – the merging of the showbiz and advertising. We often see celebrities endorsing a certain brand of a certain product. Actually, that’s normal for human’s eyes in this day and age, especially if the endorser is a big name in showbiz like One Direction, Justin Bieber and Jennifer Lopez. It is also not surprising to see that the products endorsed are being hit with the crowd which makes a mutual benefit to both endorsers and the company. What makes these things happening is the ideological meaning of greatness.

           In the modern society, people think that celebrities got everything it takes to be great. It is ideological that whoever is in the top has power or in the case of celebrities, fame. Stardom has a great effect on influencing people and making them believe that whatever you do would make them, too, great. Therefore, being great is one of the goals of a human since he/she is trying to be follow someone who is great.

            However, it is also stated in the movie that some artists are not suited in advertising, even though he/she is popular or trendy. That just means that there are some restrictions that must be taken into consideration in picking an endorser. The movie doesn’t mention names of celebrities who are not the best ones to be endorsers, but I would like to state an example to elaborate their weaknesses in promoting. Let’s just take Lady Gaga as an example. She is one the world’s most influential female, but many people think that she is a bad influence especially to children, and has rumors about religious matters, which is a very sensitive issue for humans.

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            Advertising and showbiz is really inseparable. They are dependent on each other that’s why sometimes they are treated as one thing. Advertising is a big world that we are embracing.. Let us not say “cut” just after a commercial. Let us first know the things behind it before believing in its principles.

Himala(Starring Nora Aunor) by Ishmael Bernal Reaction Paper

Behind the Miracle

                Himala directed by Ishmaael Bernal, is one of the most successful Filipino movie both locally and internationally. The film revolves around a lady named Elsa, who was living in a rural area called Barrio Cupang which is believed to be a cursed land. Elsa had been a normal citizen of Cupang until she claimed that she saw the apparition of the Virgin Mary. Then, she heals the sick as the Virgin Mary told her to do so. During that very short period of time, the ignorant, innocent and conservative community of Cupang becomes urbanized and developed, but immoral. That kind of society continued until Elsa had confessed that everything – miracles, curses and gods– was a lie .

            Himala became historical in the movie industry primarily because of the genius mind of the  director, Ishmael Bernal. He clearly presented the Philippines, and the Filipino society emphasizing  women and how they are and should be treated, by showing small representations of them – the Barrio Cupang and its community. Women and their roles in the society – both dark and bright sides– are the foci of the storyline. Women, as depicted in the movie, are more pious than men but they can also be more ethically evil. Their capabilities to do good or bad depends on their environment and the things they are going through.

             On a feminist view of the movie, women are clearly shown as equally powerful to men on both economic and religious bases. Most of the Elsa’s “apostles” and followers are women. It might be criticizing the inferiority of women in most of the religions in the world. It is noticeable that most of the religious leader positions  worldwide is restricted to men which is being debated until now . On the other hand, we can see that in the movie, more women are economically successful than men. It shows that despite the physical weakness, women can be triumphant. It is totally different from how Filipino culture look at every woman– born to be a housewife. The movie tackles how cruel life is for women in the world especially in our country.

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               Himala made a big leap forward for the equality between every human. Bernal left us an idea that we must not make a division throughout our society. Both men and women do have strengths and weaknesses, but these must not be reasons to make a barrier between each individual.  Everyone is capable of doing great things, even the things that seem possible just by himalas.

Essay About Analyses on Paintings

Painting 1: Madonna in the Slums

Painting 2: Landscape

Painted Victory

             Fresh from the five lectures in school, I decided to go home to relax my exhausted mind. I rode a jeep and started shouting in my mind, “I will be in the top ten!” Right after I said “para”, I alighted from the jeep and began to walk. Suddenly, everything became dull and dark, the pavement transformed into a rocky road trying to trip me, and fear replaced my cheery atmosphere. Continuing to walk, I could hear from afar  the people in the slums near our house yelling at me, “Do you think you are bright enough to graduate from high school with honors and finish college?”  After hearing their vile words, I rapidly ran away from them, and sought refuge. I noticed a familiar ajar door, and quickly entered  it. I saw my mom looking at me with her eyes sparkling with tears. Then, she told me, “Anak, just don’t mind them.” I replied, “ Don’t worry mom. I’m getting to get used to it.”

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             That’s the daily routine of the people in the slums around our home – yelling, mocking, and making my family downcast. In that kind of environment, I was like the naked baby and my parents were the lady carrying her child in the painting Madonna in the Slums. The painting shows how dangerous – mentally, physically and emotionally – it is to live with the people in the slums.

             Like the naked baby, I was then very vulnerable with any harm. The people in the slums had a chance to infect my mind with their words of discouragement, but my Madonna was there, carrying and embracing me with her comforting arms. I, trusting my Madonna, embraced her too showing that with her, I had peace of mind. But, I should not be always hiding behind my Madonna. I should do something to stop the cause of the problem – the people in the slums.

            I then decided to do my very best to replace their doubts by awe. I studied twice harder than I usually did, and I allotted time to read lessons in advance. Those made a great impact not only in my grades, but also in myself. I became more responsible and dedicated to my dreams. Also, I erased the word “procrastination” on my life, and that resulted in a better Jann Mar in mind, body, heart and soul.

             Finally, I finished high school with flying colors. Though not the valedictorian, I still received medals and certificates showing how much sufferings did I went through. That was one of the best  achievements in my life, and was a mark of a new life that was coming. That achievement was not only my price for succeeding in school, but also for conquering the environment I had in my community. All of the sufferings and sacrifices that I went through were given justice by that victory.

             My bad experiences with the people in the slums taught me three good things. It taught me that no matter how bad a problem looks, it will surely help one to discover one’s weakness, strengths, talents and capabilities, and  to be more dedicated to one’s goals. Also, it taught me that behind any slum area, there is always a beautiful landscape, a perfect place that serves as the prize for all of the tears and doubts that one had, that awaits for the people who conquered the evil slum environment. The third thing I learned is that there is another being who is omnipotent in the Madonna in the Slums painting, and He is the reason why behind every fearsome picture, you can see a beautiful paradise that is made just for you.

Implikasyon ng Wika sa Librong Pangkasaysayan ng Pilipinas

Wika sa Librong "A Past Revisited" ni Renato Constantino

             Ang aklat na “A Past Revisted”, ikaunang tomo, ay hitik sa impormasyong pangkasaysayan. Simula sa mabilis na paglalarawan sa primitibong pamumuhay ng mga unang Pilipino hanggang sa panahon ng malaking pag-unlad, itinalakay niya ng mahusay ang mga pangyayari, lalo na sa panahon ng mga Kastila.

           Ang libro ay isinulat sa wikang Ingles. Isa ito sa mga kalakasan ng libro, ngunit hindi rin maitatanggi na malaking balakid ito sa mga mambabasa.

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Ingles Bilang Wikang Panulat

Mga Advantages

·         Madaling maiintindihan ng mga historyador sa iba’t-ibang panig ng mundo ang kasaysayan ng Pilipinas. Magkakaroon sila ideya ukol sa mahahalagang pangyayari sa Pilipinas bukod sa dati nilang alam na ang bansa natin ay isa lamang sa mga maliliit na teritoryong sinakop na iba’t-ibang kolonyalista.  Dahil dito, makikilala ang kasaysayan ng Pilipinas bilang isang mahalagang salik ng paghubog ng mundo.

·         Magkakaroon ng interes ang iba’t-ibang lahi sa ating bansa sa oras na mabasa nila ang ating kamangha-manghang kasaysayan.

Mga Disadvantages

·         Hindi gaanong maiintindihan ng mga Pilipino, partikular ng mga mag-aaral na nagbabasa nito, ang mga nakasaad sa libro. Dahil dito, ang kaalaman ng mga Pilipino ukol sa ating kasaysayan ay hindi maipapasa ng episyente sa bawat henerasyon.

·         Sino nga ba ang may higit na interes sa kasaysayan ng Pilipinas? Siguradong ang mga mamamayan ng Pilipinas ito. Bukod sa bahagi ito ng paglinang ng kultura ng bansa, ito rin may malaking partisipasyon sa pagsagot sa mga katanungan ukol sa pangkasalukuyang isyu (kahirapan, pulitika, tradisyon etc.) na higit na binibigyang halaga ng mga Pilipino

Depinisyon ng Wika sa Iba't-ibang Pananaw

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Wika

I.                   Depinisyon

A.    Depinisyon ayon sa dalubwika

·         Ayon kay Edward Sapir, ang wika ay isang likas at makataong pamamaraan ng paghahatid ng mga kaisipan, damdamin at mga hangarin sa pamamagitan ng isang kusang-loob na kaparaanan na lumikha ng tunog.

Sapir, Edward. Language: An Introduction to the Study of Speech. 1921

B.     Depinisyon ayon sa ordinaryong tao

·         Ayon sa aking pinsan na si Nico Padasas, isang mag-aaral na nasa ikalawang taon sa mataas na paaralan, ang wika ay isang bagay na nagbibigkis sa bawat mamamayan ng isang pamayanan, bayan, rehiyon o bansa para maging mahusay ang daloy ng pamamahagi ng impormasyon para sa kapakinabangan ng marami.

Padasas, Nico. Personal na Panayam. November 17, 2012

C.     Depinisyon ayon sa sariling pananaw

·         Sa aking sariling pananaw, ang wika ay isang konseptong ginagamit ng isang grupo ng tao upang magkaroon ng koneksyon sa bawat isa upang mas mabilis at episyenteng maihatid ang mga impormasyon. Ito ay isang mahalagang salik sa pag-unlad ng isang pamayanan sa lahat ng aspeto – intelektuwal, teknolohikal, ekonomikal, pulitikal, espiritwal at iba pa.

·         Ang wika ay ang paraan ng pakikipagtalastasansa iba’t-bang paraan. Ito ay hindi permanente, nagbabago ito ayon sa mga maliit at malalaking pagbabago sa daigdig sa pagdaan ng panahon.

Essay about Passions

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Sparks

             A person is born with passions. Those give flavor to his/her life and make every part of the world colorful. Passions do not make us happy throughout our existence but give satisfaction on how we live our life. They are the center of our desires, and are the bridges of our body and soul. Without them, our life would be a wilted rose that lost its beauty and spirit. They are but a sparks of our lives. They guide us on the road that we should take, but it’s our option to follow it. I know now where my spark is, and I found it in a spotlight – theater acting.

             I was five years old then when I started to enjoy watching theater plays especially the musical ones. I took pleasure in watching my favorite characters being followed by the spotlight. Since that day, I have been telling myself, “I will be in a spotlight soon”. I began building my passion in school plays, group skits and short films, and that made me feel that I was following the right spark.

             I want to pursue my passion, being a theater artist, but my parents said that that wouldn't give me better opportunities. They wanted me to take a science course, even though my heart was not there. I had no choice but to ignore the call of my spark and take the road that others wanted me to go on. After some time, I realized that my life would never be complete without my passion. I’m planning now to go back and follow the spark that’s calling me. I’m now ready to step into the spotlight.

            Passions define you– so am I. They are the little sparks that give fire to our lives but eventually will comprise the biggest part of our humanity. It’s never too late to pursue your passions. Just keep your heart hoping and your sparks blazing.

Cybercrime Law Reaction Paper

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 Cybercrime Law: Is Now the Right Time for It?

                    Issues about a certain bill, which was passed by our President Aquino, have grown even before its implementation. This became a mainstream issue on the cyberworld and other media. Some were happy about the law’s provisions, but others, mostly, disagreed with its rules. The law’s called the Cybercrime Prevention Law which was proposed by Senator Tito Sotto, who was accused of plagiarism in two of his recent speeches. This law has a bright side, but it’s not enough to cover its ugly side.

                    We have a right to freely say what we want, but with limitations. Freedom is not absolute. We must still be conscious on what we’re saying, or even posting on our Facebook walls. In the cyberworld, freedom is welcomed– playing, watching, reading, commenting, liking, sharing and even buying–  what we want. Internet has been a jar of our hidden personalities. An individual’s attitude is changing when entering the cyberworld. And because of that, many became abusive of that freedom and use it to harm other people. This led the government to pass a law concerning the said emerging cyberproblem.

                   The cybercrime law has many obvious disadvantages for netizens– almost all Filipinos are netizens. This law envisions a safe internet world. In line with that, the law contains very heavy punishments for the “abusive” netizens. The problem with that is the way the law considers an internet action abusive. Even liking a libelous content is counted as an abusive action? That’s ridiculous! Many would say that it’s for the safety of the Filipino people, but didn’t they think that it’s a way of depriving a democratic country of its freedom to express thoughts. That’s totally ironic. I’m not saying that it deprives Filipinos of the freedom of speech totally, but a big part of that right is diminished .

                  The law is a threat to an “ideal” justice. The law says that you can be imprisoned for almost 12 years if you are caught red handed on doing something in the internet that is abusive, on the other side, our law about anti women abuse says that if you raped an innocent person, you’ll just be jailed for 3 years! That’s not right. Another thing , the law will be using 50 million pesos a year to successfully implement it, but don’t they know that more hungry stomachs need that amount? Surely, this will be an issue on the proper allocation of our national budget. Lastly, the Philippines has more alarming problems that should be thought first than the cybercrime. Shortage of food and water, poor shelter programs, overpopulation, growing  unemployment and underemployment rate, and global warming are just some them. Why don’t they focus on those things?

                  Cybercrime is very controversial issue on the government this time, but they haven’t solved yet non-cyber crimes in the Philippines which are more life damaging. It’s funny that the government is keeping on acting that they can handle complex and new issues, even though they can’t manage to solve the common ones. The government and our country need to grow more before we go to that “cyber” matter.