Dec 2013 Second Semester AY 2013-2014
The official publication of UP Advertising Core
It’s that time of the year again when AdCore warmly welcomes applicants (fondly called “future members”) into the small, but cozy AdHouse. As such, we decided to make this year’s first internal issue something relatable to both mems and future mems alike. We loosely themed the entire issue around the concept of “the AdCore experience”. To future mems, this issue is meant to be a preview of future attractions—a quick insider into AdCore culture. To the mems, this issue tries to capture all there is to love about this org from the core values to the online shenanigans. Whether you’re a mem or future mem, we hope that you find something distinctly AdCore to smile about within the pages. Happy holidays!
Check out the articles we have lined up for you this Christmas!
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learnings last sem
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JEDO ENRIQUEZ
LARGER THAN LIFE
ANGELO ROSAL
ONE-MAN CREATIVE POWERHOUSE
the up advertising core (adcore) is the only student-run, not-for-profit organization and student advertising agency based in the college of business administration of the university of the philippines, diliman. the juiceletter is the official publication of the organization. Executive Core President Jedo Enriquez VP for Creatives Jed Berenguer VP for Finance and Corporate Affairs Danielle Vitriolo VP for Human Resources Reginald Baron VP for Public Relations and Promotions Gale Griego VP for Special Events and Logistics Ica Ducanes
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Overheard at the Tambayan
We’d like to hear from you! Editor-in-chief Isabela Cruz Features Editors Al-Sinbad Bercasio Maisie Joven Laurie Lioanag Denise Valdez Layout Editor Janina Guerrero Creatives Paul Castro Edward Santiago Finance and Corporate Affairs Leanne Gorosin Human Resources Nixie Go Public Relations & Promotions Hillary Joven All photos from facebook unless stated otherwise
What do you think about this issue? Would there be anything else you would like to read about? Would you like to advertise? Send us your comments, suggestions, concerns and whatnots at upadcore.teamjuiceletter@gmail.com.
w hy AdCore?
We all have our own stories to share about why we joined AdCore. While to others it is a dream to be part of this org, to some it is an unexpected decision. But the great part is that although we have different reasons for joining, we all have learned to love the org and have chosen to stay with it. To know these stories, we asked a few AdCore mems to give us some words on why they joined and why they stayed in AdCore. While some of the responses we got were very heartwarming, we also received ones that cracked us up with their silly reasons. Well, we cannot be surprised. This is AdCore, always full of wit! Denise Valdez
Therese Aseoche why she joined :
The moment I heard about it during the Freshie orientation, I was immediately intrigued because it sounded really interesting. why she stayed :
AdCore helped me become who I am today! I was able to come out of my shell and realize my true potential. But most of all, I found a family. :)
Peter Olivar why he joined : Sikat at marami daw akong matututunan. why he stayed :
Kase tinuring ko na s’yang family ko dito sa UP.
Joshua Budol mema version :
Marika Lacanilao Blessa Mendoza BA org.
Di pa UPCAT passer, di pa high school graduate, kinukulit na ako mag-join.
why she stayed :
why she stayed :
why she joined :
I was looking for a fun
I found people who are as weird as I am and who make work really fun. Besides, you can’t just leave family behind, right? :)
Maxine Chan why she joined :
I wanted a chance to develop my professional skills (in terms of working in projects) & make new friends. why she stayed :
I got to experience the reasons why I joined. :D
Sylvie Reyes
why she joined :
It’s a great feeling to be with awesome people as you work on excellent projects!
ps .
And I realized, ang sarap nga mangulit ng tao to join AdCore :)))))
Kirby Zabala why he joined: Para magbigay ng kasayahan sa mga nalulumbay na girlies.
I was bloc-handled by AdCore when I was a freshie. Also, while accompanying Ange to apply, Dana convinced us to sign up too. :)) why she stayed: AdCore has become my home away
from home, my go-to place when I need to relax and just be myself.
Benjie
why he stayed :
NIKKO PASCUA <3 <3 <3
echos version : why he joined :
For creative outlet
why he stayed : /AWESOME/ PEOPLE. UP AdCore houses and impeccably blends very diverse individuals into one outstanding (and fabulous!) culture. It is the members themselves that made me want to stay. In here, I feel that I belong. I am welcomed and I am valued. :):):)
why he stayed:
With great looks comes great responsibility. Hindi pa sapat ang mga napasaya kong girlies.
Dani Vitriolo
why she joined :
why he joined :
why she joined :
Nahila lang ng friend kong member who is inactive now haha. why she stayed :
AdCore and I are just perfect together. <3
Jr Geronimo why he joined :
I was amazed by the Coke Open Up TeenSpeak of 2009 and I’ve always had this passion for TVCs. Haha. why he stayed :
I truly believe in the core values and I think they are really essential in life. :)
Carlos Quimpo
Elijah Dizon
why he joined :
Nahila lang. (kaladkarin)
why he joined :
Why not?
why he stayed :
Made me realize that the best things in life aren’t planned. :)
why he stayed :
Why not?
learnings last sem from
I learned that creativity is everywhere. It’s in everything we do. It’s in everyone. You need to believe it to perceive it and release it. Kristian Tayo
AdCore is home to so many supportive people. Carlos Quimpo
As with every semester, AdCore strives to bring to the table a cluster of value-adding projects and various opportunities. These all aim to enrich the knowledge of the members and applicants and help them become experts in the field of advertising. Last semester was truly unforgettable, what with the launching of #TatakAdCore as the year-long direction and the ever-growing number of AdCore aspirants. Mems and apps from last sem were asked straight to the point what the most important lesson they’ve learned was. Here’s what they said in 140 characters or less.
Although some things don’t go your way, just keep moving forward, learn from your experiences, and ultimately grow as a person. Sylvie Reyes
There’s always something new! From new projects to new members, AdCore always has something different and exciting in store every sem!
I learned that leaps of faith plus lots of hard work can lead to some very amazing things.
Blessa Mendoza
Rianne Geronimo
AdCore taught me how to make myself sociallyrelevant in every creative way possible! The proof of the desire is in the pursuit. Celz Alejandro
Elijah Dizon
Being an AdCore VP literally felt like being a Mom: making sure the kids are happy and learning and being calm amidst difficulties, all for the family. Dani Vitriolo
AdCore taught me to see the creativity in everyone, especially myself. Nica Cruz
The hammer shatters glass but forges steel. Ice Reyes
A leader is really and should be a good follower! Kiel Lim
Echoing the AdCore manifesto, these responses prove that AdCore indeed unleashes everyone’s creative side. Each one of us has a well of potential that we just have to tap and put to good use. Maisie Joven
STA N D EE S C A ND A L View Facebook post
On the fourth and fifth weeks of November, AdCore opened its doors for the most-awaited batch 8.2 application. This sem, the org managed to secure standees (instead of the usual tarpaulins) featuring three past ExeCore members with corresponding core values: Dana So (Inspired Involvement), Nikko Pascua (Creative Professionalism), and Jedo Enriquez (Steadfast Excellence). In the course of the Recruitment and Reaffirmation week, Steffi Solis and her friends allegedly decided to dress up the standees using random wigs and other photobooth props. After she shared a photo of the vandalized standees on Facebook, the post immediately reached up to 113 likes. Comment after comment popped up, garnering different types of reactions. Most were surprised at how Nikko and Jedo were transformed into girls and found the post funny. Some people were amused by Jedoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s long hair.
photo from blogs . elcomercio . pe
Nikko, meanwhile, was the butt of the jokes. Among the AdCore mems, it has been a long-standing joke that Nikkoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hair made him look feminine. Along with this new bow, people affirmed his beauty all the more.
Steffi Solis posted yet another photo, with Nikko wearing both the wig and the bow.
Only Dana So escaped unharmed. Because her standee was not vandalized, all she received were positive comments.
Interestingly, Jedo did not react to the incident, but Nikko has a lot to say about how he felt after seeing the pictures.
This goes to show that AdCore develops a very close bond among the members, so close that these kinds of things are understood to be done out of good faith. The org has more than a formidable and professional exterior; it also nurtures a sense of family within. Maisie Joven
the
adhack virus
Here in AdCore, we brand everything we do. And just like everyone, we also enjoy online pranking. But we do not just prank – we do AdHacks!
AdHack, n. is the act of using an AdCore mem’s Facebook account without his permission to post anything attention-grabbing — could be shameful, truthful, or simply surprising. For you to understand better, in the non-AdCore world, it’s simply called hacking. Many must have experienced or heard of someone who has experienced such a thing already. It could be after you logged in at a friend's house, or when you left your smartphone in your friend's hands. So what makes AdHack any different? If in the other cases you opted to delete every trace of damage your “friend” has done to your personal account right after learning about it, AdHack has a no-delete rule, meaning that an AdHack post will be there on your timeline FOREVER, for your friends, friends of friends, or the public to see. Can you just imagine the shame? This thing is permanent! How did this whole thing begin? After doing some research, we found out that AdHacks existed long before it was called as such. The first AdHack we were able to find was from Owa Seguin’s timeline, which he assumed was a post written by Flash Ubiña and Klo Loreto.
But of course because it was so much fun, the AdHack virus kept spreading, and more and more were victimized, leaving them with their dignities tarnished and reputations ruined.
Mayrick Ong 8 October Ang taba taba ko na huhu Tapos hindi pa ako marunong mag log-out sa laptop huhu
Benjie Allen Aquino 4 November Ganda ng curlz ko today. To my curls, I love you. :”>
huhuhu 84 likes
Faye Nadine Magtibay to Owa Seguin, 14 October Owa. Kantahan mo naman ako into sa anniversary natin. Hihihi [youtube link] 45 likes
66 likes Joshua Budol 9 November @Benjie is my Idol!! ♥ I love his hair that’s why I had my hair permed! I can never beat his hair but at least, I can come as close as this. GO TEAM KULOT 26 likes
4 November magpapastraight na ako. i really hate this curly hair! sobrang high maintenance! Sad life, - feeling lonely 45 likes
Yes, even the ExeCore was not able to escape the virus. All of them have an embarrassing post to share. Truly, no one was safe. Dani Vitriolo 23 October i love sexy boys 22 likes
photo Tresia Cercado
Reginald Baron 23 October AAGAWIN KO GIRLFRIEND NI JED HI M 23 likes
Jed Berenguer 21 September Ahuhuhuhu why am I so gwapo? The girls keep screaming my name anytime, anywhere. Hirap nito OMGGGGGG :(((((( How do I get panget baaa? 42 likes
Gale Griego 23 October Kelan mo ako mamahalin @Alan Dominique Mariano? 63 likes My milkshake brings all the boys to MY yard! MOO MOO MOO!!! 39 likes
Ica Ducanes 9 November I’M A TEAPOT SHORT AND STOUT HIHIHIHI :”> @Julian Ricardo Ama Geronimo
Joe Drigo Enriquez 15 October Oh my I just love Miley Cyrus right now. I cant stop!!! TWERK IT TWERK IT!!! I’m loving her ball. :> :> :> 110 likes
21 likes photo JR Geronimo
Up to this day, the virus keeps on spreading, and everyone is prone to getting hit. So next time you log in your Facebook account, remember to check where you are and who you're with. And after using it, always think twice before you leave your device: shall you trust your vigilance and leave it logged in, or shall you submit to fear and log out?
Blessa Mendoza 22 November Got to start shaving mejo itchy na. Yay use gilette daily #sponsor 59 likes
You could be next. Denise Valdez
Kervin Bernard Gaerlan Salayog 23 November Anong ointment gagamitin kung may rash ka sa SINGIT? Kailangan ko talaga ng help, ang lala na eh :( 69 likes
Owa Seguin 19 December Thanks to @Faye Nadine for a wonderful anniversary!! Love you sweetie pie. :’) 3 years and counting!! 90 likes
JEDO ENRIQUEZ
LARGER THAN LIFE Through the years, UP Advertising Core has witnessed the rise of legendary leaders and presidents who took the organization to greater heights. This year, that man is Jedo Enriquez. Name: Joe Drigo Enriquez Age: 20 Year and Course: V BS Business Administration and Accountancy AdCore batch: 5.2
One look at Jedo’s resume and you’ll be overwhelmed. From being part of last year’s winning team in the PANA IMC students’ competition to maintaining his Oblation Scholarship, Jedo is a perfect example of an overachiever. Balancing his responsibilities as the president of UP AdCore with the difficult academic workload of a graduating BS BAA
First position(s) in AdCore: Creatives manager for AdDition and University Job Fair 2012 Jedo trivia: He was the student who uploaded Ma’am Winnie Monsod’s “final lecture” on YouTube, which went viral and led to Jedo being interviewed by GMA7. Michael Jackson inspired Jedo to dance. When the King of Pop died in 2009, Jedo became a fan. Impressed by the King of Pop’s footwork, Jedo taught himself how to dance in fourth year high school. Thus, the awesome Jedo dances were born.
student plus having a successful love life is definitely no joke. “I don’t have free time at all!” he admits. So how does he do everything? The answer is time management. “Naghahanap ako ng tools online para mas maging efficient [with my time],” Jedo says. “For example, I use this app called Do It [to create] a comprehensive to-do list in my iPad. I can organize tasks by due dates and highlight them according to priority.” This enables him to accomplish everything within 24 hours. We all know him as the president of ExeCore Gr8 now, but how did Jedo’s AdCore journey start? His first touchpoint with UP AdCore was Yesthursday, a UP Fair night in 2010, back when he was still a sophomore. This eventually led to him joining AdCore as part of batch 5.2. “[I applied because] mahilig ako sa promotions. And ang ganda ng logo ng AdCore.” However, AdCore was not his first org. He was already part of two other orgs prior to that, but it was here that he chose to stay. “Sa iba kong orgs, masaya naman. Pero nakulangan ako kasi I was looking for something more professional and would give me more exposure. And sa una kong projects sa AdCore (UJF 2012 and AdDition), si Gelo [Avendaño] and Dana pa yung AVPs ko. They were both very systematic and my teams accomplished a lot of things. As a person, I guess mas importante sa ‘kin yung training that I get kaya nag stay ako sa AdCore.”
In the summer between sophomore and
So what does Jedo do now as AdCore’s president? Jedo admits that even he did not
junior year, Jedo taught himself how to
fully understand what a president’s job entailed. However, he has now amassed a lot of
edit videos using Adobe AfterEffects.
experience with this type of work.
Siyempre, you supervise. Pero aside from supervising, you make sure na nangyayari lahat according to schedule. At the end of the day, isang tao lang naman ang AVP, so kailangan may higher authority na magp-prod sa kanya. Ako rin yung nagse-set ng ExeCore meetings, and nag-i-initiate ng mga [activities such as the creation of the] Constitution, brand manifesto, and brainstorming for the yearlong direction. Pero throughout the sem, more on supervising talaga.” More than just the details on the presidential job, Jedo shares with us his vision for AdCore. “I see it as an organization that never stops dreaming, and has members with the unassailable will to create a new
Finally, Jedo acknowledges the impact AdCore has had in his life. When asked about the improvements AdCore brought about in his personality, he thinks hard. “Andami talaga,” he laughs. But he says the biggest change he sees in himself is in terms of his self-confidence. “Kung nakilala niyo lang ako noong second year ako! Kulang ako sa confidence. Tahimik lang ako, [yung type na] pang-filler lang sa class. Dati nga sa first case ko sa BA101, assumptions na nga lang irereport ko tapos nagstutter pa ako. Meron na akong kodigo pero nagstutter pa rin ako.
Pero because of AdCore, na-boost ang confidence ko. [First time ko kasi] maka-interact ng people outside my college. Tapos first time ko rin makipagwork sa mga kliyente. Parang, ‘Uy, mas malaki na yung scale ng mga ginagawa ko’. Malayo talaga narating ng confidence ko.”
level of excellence for AdCore, every single year. Too often in a student
To this semester’s applicants, Jedo says, “Hi Future Members! Yep,
org does it happen that when it reaches a certain point in its life, it
‘future members’, future managers, future project heads, future ExeCore.
settles and the members stop innovating; they take the rules as given,
I’m sure you’ve heard this before, but here in AdCore, we really invest
they take their achievements as granted, they stop being creative and
in the learning of our apps, while giving you guys an incredibly fun
fail to ask themselves: What else can I improve with my project? What
experience at the same time! Your application process is just starting,
breakthrough will I introduce this year? What legacy will I leave to
but expect nothing less than a life-changing semester ahead. Just absorb
AdCore? I’ve always known that AdCore has changed enough of the world
everything that you will learn here, from the core values, to lessons on
to already be recognized in the country (and in fact that’s already starting
advertising and marketing, and especially the AdCore culture. And of
to happen), but once we reach that point, what stops us from dreaming to
course, don’t be shy to approach any member at all or spend some time in
be recognised on a global scale?”
the tambayan, you won’t regret it for sure. See you around!” Hillary Joven
angelo rosal
one-man creative powerhouse by Isabela Cruz
Who exactly is Jan Erl Angelo Rosal? It’s hard not to ask the question when his name comes up fairly often in conversations, more often than not for a variety of different things. There’s the Angelo Rosal who comes up with crazy good concepts and creative executions. Then there’s the Angelo who offers great strategy and insights. And still, there’s the Angelo who can actually follow through with his own ideas and execute them himself. It’s hard to believe that everyone is really just talking about one person—may they call him Jan,
Now on his 5th year as a BAA student, Angelo says he doesn’t usually have free time. “Free time for me (or us Termies) is study time. But in earlier years, I go out to watch movies (sometimes alone haha) or just sit and listen to music.” He says. He manages to juggle his toxic academic work load, and org commitments with proper scheduling. “Set more immediate concerns as priorities but always have that ultimate goal to never leave out anything you’ve committed to fulfill.”
Jan Erl, Angelo, or sometimes Gelo (though this
Right now, Angelo is trying to make the most of what
is one name that he actually does not want to go
time he has left in college to figure out what sort of
by). He’s a one-man powerhouse who seemingly
career path he wants to pursue. He’s not really set
just came out of nowhere—a stand-out 7.2 app
on anything in particular which is why he’s dabbling
turned PRP manager turned best PRP manager.
in a little bit of everything. This is also why he went
However, apart from the name and the projects and
from 0-3 orgs in under a year. “During senior year,
accomplishments attached to it, what do we know
for the lack of a better way to say it, kating-kati na
about Angelo? Honestly, not much.
ako na magka-org. There was a point when I thought
As a 7.2 app he interned for UJF 2013. During 8.1, he was PRP manager for UJF 2014 Planning, Punch Creatives, and BrandHub 3. This sem he chose to
that maybe I overdid it, because of the sudden load of org work, but as they say, you don’t call it work if you actually enjoy doing it.”
stay with the UJF team for execution. You’d think
In the process of just enjoying what he was doing,
that to have been able to efficiently manage so
he’s become a real achiever within AdCore. When
many projects, Angelo must be a true-blue BA org
he was an app, his group had the best revalida
veteran. The thing is, AdCore is his first org and he
presentation. Their campaign was so impressive
waited all the way up to the 2nd sem of his Senior
that he and his group mates were invited to pitch
year to apply.
to the real marketing head honchos in the Smart
“Partly it was because I was too risk-averse (because of BA 114 in junior year), partly because I was too reserved/shy, and partly because my “career path was direction-less until I discovered and fell in love with advertising and marketing during my senior year classes.”
Communications Office. As a member, despite handling multiple projects (not to mention acads), he still managed to come out on top as one of the best PRP managers last semester—a recognition he did not expect to get. “Being relatively new to the org and to being a PRP manager, I never expected and aimed for any recognition.
I just wanted to make sure that the
color palette choice, graphic design to what sort of feel
projects I handled would work and that
they were going for (i.e. hipster/cool or jologs/funny?) I
I’d have fun in the process of doing them.”
also like observing people :)).” He adds. As for weaknesses, Angelo believes that it’s the fact
He attributes his best ideas to the thought process
that he tends to calculate every move he makes. In a
he utilizes. “What I do is I make a ‘Think Tank’ for
brainstorming session he doesn’t talk much. “I’d want
myself (which is basically a blank piece of paper) and
to make sure the ideas I throw in are well thought of
just write all ideas I could come up with and list them
and value-adding,” he says. Some people misinterpret
down, no matter how absurd or infeasible they may
this and think that he has nothing to bring to the table.
be. Once listed, I cut them down to those still aligned with my consumer understanding. It’s great to think out of the box but you should never prioritize ‘being witty and being out of the box’. A solid understanding
In this respect, joining AdCore definitely helped him grow. When asked what he loves most about the org, he says, “I never felt the need to be loud to be heard. I
of the consumer and market should come first.”
don’t doubt my own ideas when they don’t conform to
Despite being behind so many great, big ideas, Angelo
and it induces ideas and creativity without even trying.”
is quick to deny that he’s anything special. Any praise showered on him is quickly returned with some expression of disbelief (“wew” or “Totoo ba?”) before brushing the compliments aside and moving on. More than anything, Angelo believes he’s really just a
a certain norm. It’s an open, welcoming, and warm org,
His biggest college regret is having inhibitions and bringing himself down, because it stopped him from pursuing his passions. On this note he shares, “The idea of ‘not belonging’ held me back. It took four years
simple probinsyano at heart.
and some valuable advice from friends to convince
“Coming to UP Diliman for the first time, I’ve
yourself to believe in your own potential.”
struggled with things such as speaking in Filipino and mere living costs and style. But after a few years, I’ve never really felt the need to change my being probinsyano, not because I want to establish it as an
me step out and try to test my potential. You owe it to
As for advice to his fellow PRP managers he says,
Sometimes doubt gets the better of you
“identity” for myself, but rather in a way, it helps me a
and you end up trying to play it safe. The
lot in the career path I choose to take. Take marketing
potential of your project, the potential
for example. Probinsyano traits like always being
of your teammates, the potential of your
fascinated by new things, being a keen observer, and being a fast adapter help me a lot in the field.” Being in observant in particular is what Angelo considers to be his greatest asset. He can tell a lot about aesthetics of pubmats like from what font they used, the
own idea all continue to be affected by doubt. Instead of doubting yourself. be a believer of potential instead.”
of
Sylvie Reyes is full of promise. This TeenSpeak
The passion for what she does remains to be her
SEaL Manager has been part of almost six teams and
biggest motivator.
has been awarded as the Best SEaL Manager for two semesters in a row. It’s hard to believe that it’s only been a year since she joined UP Advertising Core.
I love what I do, special events attracted me mostly because I enjoy being on-site.”
Sylvie reveals to us that she and her friends weren’t
She also admits to being to slightly obsessive compulsive
always into extra-curricular activities back in high
in ensuring that things are done right down to the very
school. “Natalya and I were mostly involved with our
details. “There is a sense of fulfilment in special events.
academics”, she says, but having an older brother,
I want people who come to these events to have a fun
who was part of various committees, peaked her
and memorable time.” When asked how she manages to
interest in joining college organizations. “Back in high
handle so many tasks, we were surprised to find out that
school, my brother was so active and he was part of
she isn’t a huge fan of multi-tasking. “Mobile applications
various committees and a lot of times I had to wait for
and planners don’t seem to work for me,” she says. “I
him to go home.” Apparently all that waiting would
try to make a list each day, and arrange tasks according
lead to Sylvie discovering that there was fun in extra-
to importance and urgency, and work on things one at
curricular activities, “One day I decided to ask him
a time. I think when you juggle a lot of tasks you end up
why he was so busy all the time despite being only in
missing out on the details.” This simple method of list-
high school and he told me that joining organizations
making has helped her effectively manage all her extra-
was a lot of fun too.”
curricular commitments which includes being a member
Sylvie, with her newfound interest for trying something new when she entered the university, ended up applying to UP Advertising Core, the only student-run advertising agency in the university, during her freshman year. “UP AdCore was our freshman block handler back then so I got to meet Jedo, Dana, Joeven and Ello. Dana later on started
of UP Junior Marketing Association, UP Association of Business Administration Members, Guilder Annual and an applicant of the UP Junior Finance Association. This is all on top of her academic work load as a sophomore. “I feel happy when I check things off my list and I make sure to accomplish up to 3 things on my list before the day ends.”
inviting my friends and I to apply during RnR week,”
The passion she has translates to AdCore’s Core Value
and that was the start of her journey with her high
of Steadfast Excellence which Ms. Ica Ducanes, VP for
school friends Natalya Ng and Angelica Chong to
Special Events and Logistics values in the two-time
becoming a member of UP AdCore. At the end of
Best SEaL Manager Awardee. Ms. Ducanes says,
her application process, Sylvie was awarded as Best Applicant of Batch 7.1. Sylvie continues to be motivated through the experiences and interactions she has within UP AdCore. Having buddies, making new friends and joining multiple teams each semester help her remain anchored to the organization. Since
There are many good SEaL Managers but Sylvie already embodies AdCore’s Value of Steadfast Excellence from when she was an applicant and until now as a member of the organization.”
she became a member, she has made it a point to join
When asked if she has any message for our Juiceletter
multiple teams each semester. “I always have a hard
readers who are hoping to make a mark this year, she
time choosing my teams. There are twenty-one teams
quickly says, “Go for it! “ and encourages people to
and since it’s not possible to be a part of all twenty-
challenge their limits. “You’ll never really know what
one, I want to join as many teams as possible.”
you’re capable of unless you try.” Laurie Lioanag
Overheard at the Tambayan
photo Gelo Avendano
“Narinig Ko Sa UP” or “Overheard” has become so phenomenal that every UP student knows about its existence. It is no wonder that posting or being mentioned in Overheard is included in the bucket list of most UP students. Overheard has also penetrated UP AdCore. Here are some overheard at the tambayan conversations that feature not only jokes, love, despair, “hugots”, but a lot more.
usapang-puso
hoy
A: Shet, hell week na! huhuhu B: Kakayanin natin ‘to! Puso lang A: Puso? Matagal ng patay puso ko. Manhid na ako
During a shouting match between Tere and JR… JR: Wala yang steadfast excellence!
Girl 1: Huhuhu shet feeling ko ambaba ng GWA ko this sem. Ikaw, kamusta ba feeling mo sa grades mo this sem?
Tere: Excuse me, selos ka lang kasi ang ganda ko!
Girl 2: Same! Nakakaiyak.
Tere: AND…at least ako,
Girl 2: Di pa sure eh Girl 1: Ha? Bakit? Dahil sa mabababang grades natin this sem?
This was before the miraculous turn of events this December, otherwise known as “JR’s Christmas Miracle”.
Girl 2: Hindi. Baka ma-in love pa kasi.
X: Girl! Kinakabahan ako for my buddies huhuhuhu Y: Okay lang yan girl, may chance pa naman. X: Ayoko ng umasa. Baka masaktan lang ako in the end
C1: Huhu Ang gwapo niya! I think I love him na! C2: Oh eh di, push mo na yan girl! C1: Kaso natatakot ako. Baka di niya ako type. Masaktan ang ako. Huhu C2: Ay, di ka pa ba sanay? Akala ko girl immune ka na sa mga ganyan eh
H: Oo na, aamin na ako. Gago na ako. Pero masama bang maging gago kung nagagago ako dahil sa’yo? Char!
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JR: WOW!
narereciprocate ang feelings! Girl 1: Di ba magna cum laude standing mo?
G: GAGO KA! SOBRANG GAGO KA! As in like to the nth level where n is infinity
G1: Oh em!!! Pasado si ano..hihihi B1: IKR! Shishift na ako ng department! G1: Hoy magtigil ka, akin siya! B1: Hindi ibig sabihin na pag type mo siya, type ka na rin niya. Wag assuming, girl. Masakit!
Bakit ayaw ng mga tao sa elections? Because of the camPAIGNs -___Sinong AdCore mem yung laging hinahatak? Si HILA-ry Joven AdCore FI : “What makes you different from the other applicants?” Me : “My pursuit...OF HONOR.”
B: Uy! May narealize ako. G: Ano?
Oh em! Excited na ako sa AdDendum!
What’s the opposite of an orange?.... An o-domain!
Ay bakit, papasa ka ba?
Kung hindi mo nakakaya ang lasa ng kamatis, edi hindi mo ito kaMATIIS.
B: A trial balance is like love. G: Ha? Why? B: Kasi even though nagbalance siya it doesn’t mean na tama siya. BOOM!
G: Alan, ang gwapo mo dun sa pubmat ng AdHere
The habit of making puns is like a disease... it is a pundemic.
A: *no reaction/no comment* G: Uy, kinikilig ka no? A: Sanay na kasi ako kaya di na ako kinikilig #HelloConfidence
Why are really short people the best groupmates? Because they do things i-midget-ly!