ESSAY

I do believe that, we students aspire to succeed in life and we turn education as the key to achieving our goals. But do we really think that we are taught the lessons that we need to learn? The answer is, no. Today, we believe that we are being "uneducated", we mean the intangibles that we need to learn as human beings and as well-rounded individuals are being neglected. Yes we are given facts and information to digest, but the handful methods on how we learn deteriorates our way of thinking as an individual. Indeed it is ironic, but the painful truth is that this type of education contradicts our Filipino way of life, which is being naturally expressive, creative and open-minded.

In some aspects of higher education, most of our students have measured up to their high susceptibilities. the thoughts and actions of many of them tend to stunt the mind dry up the heart, and squelch the soul these students are being uneducated in college i shall briefly discuss three ways in which they pay talon fees and make unnumbered sacrifices. book worship in the first place, there is  the all but delirious worship of the printed page. Many student feel a sort of frenzy for facts till these become as huge as the mountains and the mind is crushed under them.

ANALYSIS OF ULAHINGAN

Analysis of the elements of the story, Indarapatra and Sulayman.

I. Character Protagonists: Indarapatra

• He is brave and wise
• He is king
• He is a warrior 
• He is knowledgeable and skillful in hunting,farming weaving blacksmithing, healing ,fishing and hearing 
• He can fly
• He is compassionate. He showed this personality by being very emotional upon his brother's death.
• Possesses outstanding leadership qualities (refer to the book, Philippine folk epics: THE EPICS, introduction ,pages xvii to xxiii).

Sulayman

• Also brave 
• Obedient to his king
• Without mental reservation, he serves forth to defend and protect his countrymen.
• He can also fly at an incredible speed

Antagonist

• Kurita
• Pah -------Very big bird
• Tarabusaw
• Seven-headed bird----Bird with seven heads

These monsters are created to represent the greater odds that man has faced in his life. Life consist of vicissitudes that make up his daily challenges. He becomes a weakling amidst the cosmic reality that permeates his fragile body. The suns ray for example causes harm to the skin when one is exposed to it unnecessarily. Furthermore, natural calamities, diseases and other elements that can cause havoc and destruction to lives and properties also include in the projection of these antagonist. The monster also represent tribal enemies.

II. Setting
The story takes place in Magindanaw  where the four monsters attack,

III. Conflict
Man vs. Society

IV. Plot
Exposition:

• A long time ago, Magindanao was covered with water and sea covers all the lowlands so that nothing could be seen but the mountains jutting from it. 
• There were many people living the country and all the highlands were dotted with villages and settlement

Rising action:

• Suddenly, there were four horrible monster appeared in the land which greatly devastated the entire area

Climax:

• King indarapatra asked his brother Sulayman to save the land of Mindanao from the monster
• Sulayman departed for Mindanao and started looking at the four horrible monster

Resolution:
Upon the fight of king indarapata against the last monster which is the seven headed bird, he claimed the thriump and the love of Mindanao bring back its prosperous living

V. Theme
To be a good leader, the story tells us that there are certain qualities one must have These are the following: 1. loud voice 2. impressive physical appearance 3. captures the ire of his followers, and 4. possesses the ability to face the greater odds that come his way. A true hero is one who willing to sacrifice his life so that others may be saved. He uses his abilities to combat and overcome elements that can cause havoc and destruction to the community. He sets forth to the front line like a pawn ready to face enemies.

VI. Moral
love your country.
Being a good leader is one who cares for his followers and gaining freedom for us all will contribute for brighter future ahead and move on to the struggles we have been through.

SHORT STORY (PARODY)

Batman and his relatives are the characters in Ulahingan. A conflict develops between them and their rulers, usually Muslims, because of a forced tribute and the killing of the ruler. They flee, guided by a wonder woman who promises them immortality after they have overcome various obstacles. They leave behind  Ellen, the wife of spiderman who is Batman's brother, because she has leprosy. Ellen, however, is the first among them to become immortal. It is she who tells Batman and the clan to go to Aruman to await the sarimbar or magical flying boat that will take them to paradise.

When the appointed day comes, Batman and his relatives ascend to heaven. A wonder woman showers them with the oil of immortality and gives them the betel nut of immortality to chew. He blesses them, but tells them that the Hulk, the highest God, send them to live in Nalandangan, an earthly paradise, and not in heaven. That is their reward for enduring and confidence in the Midlimbag.

However, James Bond, Batman's son, does not join them in Nalandangan. Three incidents in the past explain his exclusion. He did partake of a boar which Batman and his men had killed with the help of a captain america, a heavenly messenger. His withdrawal from the feast signaled that he would not join them on their trip to paradise. Consequently, he is tasked to go around the world seven times to gather converts before he can enter paradise. A similar incident happened in Kituyed, where Baybayan was absent in the distributionof a dead fish. Batman again decrees that Baybayan should circle the world and win converts before he can join them in heaven. Before Baybayan can start on his journey, however, Batman's grandfather tells him to dance the sa-ut, a circular war dance. Instead of circling three times as dedicated by tradition, Baybayan circles seven times. The grandfather then declares that Baybayan must circle the world seven times.

POEMS

He is more than a hero

Everyday somewhere in the world 

Another unsung hero is born 

Someone who is willing 

To lay his life on the line 

To say another living creature

To go out of their way

And risk life and limb to save something 

From danger and certain death

These heroes don't want medals

Glory or even fame

In fact, most would walk away afterwards 

Without anyone even knowing their name

It is not that they feel guilty

They just feel that they haven't done

Anything that is special

Looking to the reporter today

Wondering what our lives will be

If you verify some answers

Then our future you might see

First impression can be strong

About those we see around in this room

Yet how often are they wrong?

That is the truth I've found today

Everything is interesting

The people in the room is full of happiness

Today we talked about poem and epic

That we should always put in our minds

To my Dad

Dad, you're very special

you mean so much to me

There aren't many Dads like you

who give so selflessly

When life has turned my world

completely inside out

You're always there to lean on

I know without a doubt

Whenever things go wrong

and I don't understand

I know that you will be there

to lend a helping hand

The years have brought a touch of gray

some lines upon your face 

But to me there's no another Dad

who could ever take your place

To my Mama

You brighten up my sky

with a smile or warm embrace

Even the times I am blue

You can always light up my face

Is it your comforting touch

or just the way you care

Or how you're good at everything

and when needed always there

Whenever times are good or bad

you're my compass or guiding light 

You're my shelter when it rains

and my lantern in the night

So thank you mama, with all my heart

you deserve endless praise

For all the love you gave to me 

and enhancing all my days

To my boyfriend

Life feels worth living with you around

You make me laugh even

without a sound

You make me smile when

my eyes are filled with tears

You love like no other 

and help me overcome all my fears

Everyday I spend with you

teaches me something new

How you manage to be so perfect

I really have no clue

Thank you for entering my life