Aguman's "Bitrams" win 2nd in Cliptomania 2008

By jrldizon

It was a competitive week for the Aguman residents as they joined numerous on and off-campus quiz shows. Truly, the AguPips live up to the famous UP battle cry “Matatapang, Matatalino” as they registered for one contest after another to carry the name of the organization and have some intelligent fun at the same time.

PolitiKalokohan
In line with its anniversary week, the UP Association of Political Science Majors (UP APSM) held a quiz show dubbed “PolitiKalokohan: the Ultimate Joketime Quiz Bee Challenge”. It was held at the CSSP AVR Rm 207 last Wednesday, September 24 at 1:30pm and the grand prize was worth P1500. It was held on regular class hours so Aguman only managed to send only 1 entry – Rex Dizon (Salagpi 2001A) and Acey Duarte (Bucayo 2005B). They registered under the name “Sikrams”, one of the same old team names used by AguPips on quiz shows since last school year. Out of 15 pairs, Sikrams finished in 2nd Place and lost by only 1 point.

Jologs Quiz Show: ‘D Original
Also celebrating its anniversary week was the CMC-based film org, UP Cineastes’ Studio. Their famous quiz show about local cinema and pop culture was held last September 25, 5pm at the CMC Media Center. Two Aguman teams registered for the event: Rex Dizon, Gboi De Padua (Lakatan 2006A), and Acey Duarte as “Sikrams” and Jen Castro (Lakatan 2006A), Aries Viray (Lakatan 2006A) and Allandail Rivera (Kaputul 2004A) as “Bitrams”. The grand prize was P1500. Both teams did not win (Bitrams finished at 5th and Sikrams at 6th, out of 17 teams), but they still enjoyed the affair for the quiz show was highly entertaining and interactive. One of the bonus round even included a “Hep Hep Hooray” challenge, which was almost won by Aries (he was the runner-up).

Cliptomania 2008
Immediately after the Jologs Quiz Show, the AguPips braved the rains and rushed to the Cinema 4 of The Block, SM North EDSA for Cliptomania 2008. This annual film clip contest is sponsored by the UP Mining, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Association (UP 49ers). Again, Aguman was able to send two teams: Rex Dizon, Allandail Rivera and Anj Herico (Baskal 2007A) as “Sikrams” and Marco Lansangan (Kaputul 2004A), Gboi De Padua and Michael Gulapa (Lakatan 2006A) as “Bitrams”. The prizes included cash (P5000, P3000 and P1000 for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Placers, respectively) and free SM movie passes

The Elimination Round consisted of 45 10-second clips from local and foreign movies, whose footages were courtesy of Video City. The players just had to guess the title of the movies. After the Eliminations, Sikrams was eliminated (295 pts) but Bitrams finished with a whopping 505 pts which was good for 2nd Place. Donning the cool Aguman jackets, the AguBoys competed with teams for the Final Round of 15 movie clips. In the end, UP Aguman was tied with the team of UP KEM (Chemical Engineering) for the 1st Place. After a seemingly never-ending series of tiebreakers, UP KEM finally clinched the win. UP Aguman still went home with euphoric spirits for winning the second out of a field of 36 teams.


LEFT: The AguPips show their pride for their 2nd Place prize
RIGHT: The contestants take a late dinner at McDonald's Philcoa after two hectic quiz shows

TagiSanlahi
It was the end of the week but the AguPips still got game and joined the quiz show sponsored by the UP Sanlahi Alliance, of which the UP Aguman is a member. Loree Sicat (Kadaya 2005A), Michael Gulapa and Marco Lansangan represented the org this time. The prizes at stake were P1000 for the Champion, P700 for the 2nd Place and P500 for the 3rd Place. They almost reached the Finals and placed 6th out of 20 teams.

The quiz show teams of UP Aguman may not have won most of its battles, but one cannot deny their determination. In fact, the group has become familiar to other UP students and orgs who are also fond of joining these contests and has become to consider the AguPips as constant contenders. Win or lose, they enjoyed each activity and still proudly represented themselves and the org with their best efforts. Each contest also serves as a bonding moment, especially with the other AguPips who watch from the sidelines and cheer for the delegates. Who knows, Lady Luck may be on their side in the next quiz show they will join.

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