to where the beginnings end

the start of the last days. the end is now.
to where the fallen angels cry,
beg for mercy, and cries rivers of tears.
to where the love is hated. and once the loved ones,
cry for the humility of one.

Agosto, buwan ng Wikang Filipino.

Tuwing buwan ng Agosto, ipinagdiriwang ang Buwan ng Wika, at tuwing unang linggo ay ang Linggo ng Wika. Matagal na itong kalakaran. Wala naman akong tutol dito. Maganda nga na i-encourage ang mga Filipino na gumamit ng wikang Filipino.

Ang aking lang, bakit limitado ang Buwan ng Wika sa Filipino? Sa Pilipinas, hindi lang Filipino ang wikang gamit. Nandyan ang Bisaya, Ilokano, Pangasinan, Kapampangan, etc… why limit occasion to Filipino? Why not use Buwan ng Wika FOR ALL the languages in the country?

Pwede namang baguhin ang kinaugalian. Oo nga’t Filipino ang pambansang wika natin pero, it doesn’t have to limit us from using our own local languages. Let the Pangasinenses use their own, the Bisaya use their own languages, marami yun! May Waray, Cebuano, Ilonggo, atbp.

Hindi naman natin kailangang baguhin ang title eh, we just need to expand the content and context. Celebrate the Buwan ng Wika in ALL the regions of the Philippines. Dapat i-encourage natin ang mga Filipino na gamitin ang wika para mahasa pa ng husto ang mga gumagamit nito. Saying naman kung mawawala lang ang mga ito dahil sa hindi paggamit ng mga Filipino.

Sana magkaroon tayo ng chance to spread out the languages that we have, and not to suppress them. Sana dumating ang panahon na pag Buwan ng Wika, hindi lang Filipino. Kundi Wika ng Pilipinas.

Sports...

Some sports that I have come to love.

The Philippines has always has glamourized basketball and boxing. Yes, the top 2 sports in this country is that 2 sports. I have nothing against these sports though, I feel they’re limiting us to height and so. 

Basketball.

You need height in this game. It may not be everything but it is something. I mean, my height is 5’11” but I am still short in comparison to the players in the PBA. I used to play this game but for some unknown reason, I lost the passion within me. 

Boxing.
Well, boxing is being dominated right now by non-other than our own, Manny Pacquiao, you know? But for me, this is a one-man show and it is a bit dangerous sport. Then again, kudos!

Now, for the sports that will seem to topple the 2 mentioned:

FOOTBALL.

 

Yes! FINALLY! I am getting excited for the sport that I have longed for! I watched when GMA interviewed the Younghusbands when they were just new in the country. Nobody noticed them. I then thought, “Good luck guys. Hopefully you can ignite something for this country’s football” and they did. Them and the Azkals did something great, they have shocked Vietnam at the AFC Cup, and now, they’ll battle Kuwait for WORLD CUP Qualifier! WOWOWOWOWOW! I am not expecting the Azkals at the World Cup yet, but who knows?! We will have something to look forward to!

RUGBY.

 

I have seen a game on TV when I was young. And I said it might not happen here. BUT I WAS WRONG! It did! We have the Philippine Rugby team! How’s that?! And they are winning games. Like the Azkals, the Philippine Volcanoes are composed of Filipino-foreigners. But who cares? I don’t. At least they have Filipino blood, unlike other countries who converts other nationalities just to be their players.

VOLLEYBALL.

 

I am a big fan of this sport. I myself has been a volleyball player before and I really love the sound of the ball being smashed by players. We have a national team by the way, they’re the Philippine Cobra. Nice name. It has tenacity and power, and quickness. I have always enjoyed watching volleyball tournaments, especially when it’s the women’s volleyball. They have the grace, finesse and power. I have always admired Leila Barros and the collegiate volleyball players in the country. But if you want force, watch the men’s volleyball. They have tenacity, brute force, smashing power and quickness.

DRAGON BOAT RACING

 

One of the most exciting race i have found and come to adore. yes, they're FAST and FURIOUS! and THEY'RE ALL FILIPINO! though i have nothing against Fil-Foreigns, like they say, IBA PA RIN ANG PURO! Go TEAM!


These 4 games are just some of the games that has taken my attention by far. And yes, they’re good. But they need the support of the people. They need financial support for trainings, equipment, people. Heart alone will not suffice.

Go and support your teams.