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Fishing under the twilight Fishers about to end the day under the twilight view of Fort San Pedro, anticipating the final bite. Photo by Chalcedon Sañor
vol 110 n° 01 The opinions expressed herein by the artists and authors are exclusively theirs and do not necessarily reflect those of the university or the entire editorial board. All rights reserved. Copyright reverts to the respective authors, photographers, and illustrators whose works appear in this issue. No portion of this book may be reproduced without consent from The Central Echo. C O V E R
L AY O U T
John Pel Bañares John David Maza & Kathleen Frugalidad
the central echo—
Paraw art folio 2020
Photo by Mary Angeline Gallos
Editor’s Note
Zharina Marie Stephanie Lugo Editor In Chief
Don’t skip All happiness depends on a good morning meal. Illustration (R) and Photo (L) by Kathleen Frugalidad
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You are my sunshine The shine in me was weak when my world first rose, then it gathered strength whe you held me in your arms. Artwork by Erikka Myles Aurea
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Monsters of reality Inside the screen, she fought for her dreams. Artwork by Zharina Marie Stephanie Lugo
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Volant He showed me how to fly and told me to let go of what might stifle my flight. I chose to stay. Photo by Kathleen Frugalidad
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Gleam A hope that represents physical and spiritual nourishment through growth.
Photo Manipulation by Karren Jay Asgar
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On haze and boredom Stuck on what seemed to be a never-ending cycle Illustration Trilogy by Prince Ric Emmanuel Paciente
Calming Sun The sun is calm and always shares its brightness and light with everyone, even with the scaredy moon. Artworks by Michael Angelo Fandagani
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Morning The morning is calm as a familiar man brings joy to kids in the form of “taho.” Perfect for a morning refresher. Photos by Ryan Dave Poral
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Hi! Hello, how are you, my darling, today? Photos by Kathleen Frugalidad
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Oneirataxia Dusk signifies the end of the day, when the sun is below the horizon and darkness takes over, whereas dawn highlights the sun’s rising and radiates light. Such as one’s life is caught between endless cycles of whether to seek for the blinding light or the abyss staring back, to fly high or sink rock bottom, and to start a new beginning or end it once and for all. Collage by John Lee Jardio
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Vivienne Goddess of Sun, the celestial body, ruler of light, and herald of dawn. She always greets you every morning with a big bright smile, and it will always make you feel alive. Illustration by Michael Angelo Fandagani
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Deafening Afflictions Positively seeing the world can inspire people who see the light in you. Keep moving forward despite life’s hardships. Photos by Bea Palma
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Swimming Thoughts There is no ocean as vast as your mind Be careful, don’t tread too far You might sink. Artwork by Kalanie Saldajeno
Gab bright skies would remind him of you Artwork by Erikka Myles Aurea
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Sustainability No food? No worries! A lola is wearing a big smile while picking some vegetables in her garden, a perfect partner for canned sardines that came with the government’s ayuda. Photo by Ryan Dave Poral
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Muni-muni “Kakalimutan na kita Siguraduhin mong hindi talaga pwedeng tayo Napagisipan mo na ba Dahil kakalimutan na kita Ito na” Sa Hindi Pag-alala - Munimuni Retrato ni Rachel Beatizula
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Serenity I am not aware of the hours passing by, but this is what I know for sure. When the colors of the sky are clashing during dusk til dawn, the time stops, and I can’t help but feel Serenity. Illustration by Evonna Lei Casido
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Flamingo Lemonade eyes, nails, sharp the sun hides the darkness are you certain? Artwork by Prince Ric Emmanuel Paciente
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Golden Summer We waited for every year to make memories, have fun, forget school, and play all day long. Then, in a blink, it was all that. Collage by Michael Angelo Fandagani
Thoughts before sunset there’s a hole in my wholeness that I can’t quite figure. it’s there, it seems constant. Artwork by Erikka Myles Aurea
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Between lines and neons there’s a catastrophe in every piece of peace Illustration Trilogy by Prince Ric Emmanuel Paciente
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Foe Difficulties and a new beginning await between dusk and dawn. If you survive this perilous voyage, you will be molded into a warrior and an inspiration to others. Show who you are rather than what they want you to be. Fight for your freedom of expression. Artwork by Ma. Bernadette Zabala
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Addiction slowly drift inside a world, a wicked one Illustration by Prince Ric Emmanuel Paciente
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Exhausted Everything has faded. His body, his dreams. Illustration by John Pel Bañares
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Insanity It’s difficult for someone who does not have a stable state of mind to be locked up in his room for months. Not only that he’s talking alone to the walls, but he’s battling with sadness and insanity, too, with no visible help in the vicinity. Photo Manipulation by Ivan Anthony Sapio
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Forward Keep your eyes focused squarely forward, let your sight be straight before you. Illustration by Kathleen Frugalidad
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Breakthrough The battle has been won. Illustration by Mary Angeline Gallos
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Uwian Komiks ni Zharina Marie Stephanie Lugo
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Quarantine constrained in these corners, I wonder, what it’s like up there? How is life out there? Artwork by Yusimay Hablado
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Firebird “You are chosen by the Firebird. You cannot escape your destiny.” Illustration by Angelika Rey
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Sol at Luna Tayo ba ay ipinagtadhana ng sansinukob? Ngunit, tayo ay ipinaglayo. Artwork by Lyzel Dyan R. Antiquiera
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Between Stages Life starts at dawn and ends at dusk, wherein each point death is around. Illustration by Joshua Anthony Penetrante
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Diverse Fair is a woman scorned by the moon, bright is a lady anointed by the sun. Illustration by John Pel Bañares
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Morning [description] Photos by Ryan Dave Poral
Dusk Till Dawn A progressive house track inspired by ZAYN’s “Dusk Till Dawn” song. Track by Christian Babac
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SCAN TO LISTEN O N YO U T U B E
Pahimakas patawad sa mga tulang nagpanatili pa sa’yo ngunit, ito’y huli na paalam Ilustrasyon ni Kathleen Frugalidad
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Lethargic Aren’t you tired? I am. Artwork by Erikka Myles Aurea
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Drift It feels incredible to make dreams a reality, isn’t it? Art by Bejay Songcog
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At the horizon You walk into the ocean as if you’re coming home. Because only the bottomless abyss can manage to cradle you in it’s arms. The sun kisses the sea and whispers, “Ah, there you are. I’ve been looking for you, I’ve been looking for you.” Artwork by Star Alentaje
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Rise Up Amid the battle, we are facing right now, don’t forget there will always be a tint of hope that can help you rise and go beyond your limit to survive and overcome life’s trials. Illustration by Kwesi Pearl Faith Magdato
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Flicker spark, they flash their flares. they dance into the ebony’s glare. Photos by Israh Marie Dayalo
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Lost What we really want is to be found. Photo by Lea Ruth Pinto
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Another battle awaits as the sun rests at the horizon comes the lone warrior with a mission-driven by oath to save they tread the path others refuse to take
armored by hope and grit a warrior’s day is never too early, never too late gone by dawn back at dusk all to fight against one’s fate
at night where everything is dreaming still a warrior tends for the battle scars-unseen fear and grief cradle them to sleep
but a warrior is never alone for the stars and the moon whispers them hope they gather up courage with their armor and faith for tomorrow another battle awaits Words by Yusimay Hablado Illustration by Ron Adrian Balacase
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Daydream dusk hears the pain, and dawn knows their name. Artwork by Yusimay Hablado
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Tigpalanyapon sidlak sang bituon sa kagabihon naga yuhom kasanag sang kinki sa madulom nga tigpalanyapun dibuho ni Yusimay Hablado
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Sattelite Mind The thoughts that cross my mind in between dusk and dawn haunt me. My heart bears the heavy weight of memories past. Artworks by Hector Jaime Ledesma
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Redemption There is a bright gleam of hope amid the darkness that we can hold on to. Pixel Art by Lynette Bearneza
Unmoved Will I see you again if the sun rises? Artwork by Bejay Songcog
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Out of space A girl who was lost in her thoughts. Artwork by Zharina Marie Stephanie Lugo
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Scaredy moon The moon is scared of the dark, the vastness of space and the feeling of loneliness. Artwork by Michael Angelo Fandagani
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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
M G A PAT N U G O T N G F I L I P I N O
A DV I S E R S
Zharina Marie Stephanie Lugo
Karren Jay Asgar Francis Mathew Gappe
Ron Adrian Dionaldo Rea Angelica Villeza
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Kathleen Frugalidad NEWS EDITOR
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Kalanie Saldajeno
Prince Ric Emmanuel Paciente Bejay Songcog
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Supermoon Nebula A shy moon, hiding behind a curtain of clouds during her brightest moment of the year. Photo by Chalcedon Sañor
