Student Exchange Program on Japanese Language Education

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Last November 12-15, 2013, we had a Student Exchange Program on Japanese Language Education. Some students from Sekolah Menengah Sains Tuanku Syed Putra went to Philippines. We were very happy because we've got some new friends!

On our first day (November 12, 2013), we had a lesson about Daily Meals. After the lesson, we had a visitor session. Even though I was so shy, it was fun talking to our Malaysian friends because they are so friendly! We've got to know each other's favorite actor, song, color and many more. I have learned some Malaysian words from them! Cool! After the visitor session, we had a Cultural Exchange Program held at the Youth Development Center.

I have learned many things in this program. Sachiko-kuwano sensei of Japan Foundation Manila taught us many facts about Banana. We also had games about banana and had fun while making our posters of our restaurants which was the main ingredient would be the banana. Hmmm! Our restaurant's name is McKanan Kaliwah.

Ravena, Et. Al, Fight to a Draw in Fastbreak Sequel

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Kiefer Ravena's Blue Team and Matt Ganuelas' Red Team battled to a 71-71 stalemate in the second Fastbreak Charity Game at the Blue Eagle Gym in Quezon City.

The charity game, which also featured Gilas Cadet players and celebrities, aimed to collect a huge amount of money to be given to the victims of the super typhoon Yolanda earlier in the month.

Among those also present in the game were Kiefer's younger brother Thirdy, cousin Byron Villarias of JRU, Ateneo teammates Chris Newsome, Von Pessumal, and Nico Elorde, and Gilas comrades Garvo Lanete, Jake Pascual, Ray-Ray Parks, and Kevin Alas.

Some of the celebrities present were GMA's Jose Manalo, Chris Tiu, Rocco Nacino, Ervic Vijandre, and Cesar Montano, TV 5's hunk Derek Ramsay, and ABSCBN's Gerald Anderson, Billy Crawford, Young JV Kapunan, Xian Lim, and Vhong Navarro. Tiu opted to sit out the game.

Cartoons Versus Anime: Which One is Better?

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Which one is better? Cartoons or Anime? Lets take a look.

First of all, I would like to clear up the bias that animations are for kids only. Just because there aren’t physical actors, doesn’t mean that concepts, intellectuality or even maturity are sacrificed. As an example, I’ll use Death Note. This particular anime delves into the ethical dilemma of whether or not killing can ever be justified. It also involves a thick plot with characters that use, dare I say it, cognitive thought and intellectual inquiry to suit their causes. Does that sound childish? On the American end, cartoons such as Family Guy and Futurama are meant to appeal to adults through humor.

Anime and Cartoons are types of shows than can be watched by majority of children and some teenagers or adults. These two are animations that reflect two cultures. Anime reflects for Japanese culture while Cartoons reflect for American culture. That’s the reason why these two have their own differences. Anime and Cartoons are usually for viewer’s entertainment. Anime is an animation which originated from Japan and is now popular internationally. They say that it is more popular than Cartoons which originated from Americawhich is also known internationally. But majority of the viewers are saying that Anime is much better than Cartoons because of their differences.

For me, Anime is better 'cause of its natural and very great animation. Its like in a whole different level from anime. We'll see what will you decide which one is better. :)