Talkback: Pautakan 2007
Compiled by Felipe Pablo
I thought the Pautakan was just - well, a quiz show. But it was more than that. From preparation, i.e. questions night, to the end of the event, I realized that the Pautakan was an ultimate bonding for the members, students, and it was a great service for the Kapampangan students. And take note: the preparation wasn't fabulous!
~Felipe Pablo IV, Langgotsi 2006B
Ok ang Pautakan. Ngayon ko siya na-appreciate! In fairness naman sa UP Aguman, it was really good. And I really mean it. Basta sana iklian na lang ang ibang mga questions. Yun lang. Keep up the good work! Great job! Medyo nadalian lang ako sa Math.
~Dennis David, guest
Kala ko hindi mairaraos ang bawat araw. Pero sa huli, Masaya ang lahat sa isang matagumpay na proyekto.
~Diogenes Dy, Baskal 2007A
Naging very successful yung Pautakan and ang ganda ng venue! Congrats sa Educ Committee!
~Elaida Castro, Lakatan 2006A
Smashing venue, cool crowd, haha! Great event!
~Eleaze Valerie Santos, Kaputul 2004
Grabe, sobrang nag-enjoy ako! Kahit medyo nakakapagod at sandamakmak na sermon ang inabot ko, ayos lang. It’s worth it!
~Trisha Nacpil, Baskal 07
Eto lang masasabi ko, ALA KUNG ASABI! Len mu pin naman ing bunga na ning pagal at pamisaup-saup tamu ne. Tutu pin na pag metung tamu, nothing can go wrong. All those sleepless nights and hard work did pay off. Special mention ke syempre, ing buddy ku, GBOI de Padua, congratulations for a job well done! Magaling buddy, magmana ka kaku. Hehe… I’m so proud of you!
~Frida Chia Galban, Bukayo 2005B
ASTIG! Woohoo! Ang cute pa nung nanalo.
~Cindy Paguio, Kadaya 2005A
I personally believe… hehe… kapagod pero fulfilling!
~Jeremiah Torrico, Lakatan 2006A
Nakakapagod palang maging part ng BIG event na 'to pero masaya. Tsaka grabe naalala ko yung elem times na nakasali kami sa Pautakan! Nafeel ko tuloy na tumanda na nga ko. I'm really glad having memorable times with the mems, alumni and the participants as well. Very fulfilling talaga.
~Anj Herico, Baskal 2007A
Nakaka-amaze dahil first time kong maghost ng ganito kalaking event. Ansaya pa dahil you get to mingle with the younger students. Tas nakakamiss yung times na ikaw yung nasa lugar nila. What the contestants felt was pretty much the same as what I had felt before. The aura was still the same. And I feel sorry for those who never had the chance to experience being part of this prestigious academic contest whether you're a participant or an organizer.
~Minsky Goce, Baskal 2007A
Pautakan 2007 was a blast! It was very, very, very (to the nth power) successful! Almost all members came! Even our beloved alumni! It was very touching to see the residents and alumni reunite through the Pautakan. The schools showed a very exciting and honest battle of wits. Congrats to Gboi and to the Educ Committee! Congrats sa members! We rock!!!
~Lorelee Sicat, Kadaya 2005A
Yet another success, that is the PAUTAKAN 2007! It was not just because of the grand venue or the number of participating schools but more so, it was because of the enthusiasm of members. I personally believe (hehe) that the PAUTAKAN serves the members, as well as the alumni, more that it serves high schoolers because it provides a mixture of work, fun, learning and cooperation among Agupeeps. And that is irreplaceable.
~Ma. Jean Avy Dimabuyu, Kaputul 2004
It was a BIG hit!
~Fergie Ann Panganiban, Kadaya 2005A
I think it was a success. Hindi tayo ready as much as we wanted but we did all we can in the time that we had. Perosana
~Mary Therese Lising, Kadaya 2005A
Masaya, maganda ang Pautakan pero syempre may igaganda pa! Salamat sa mga alumni na dumating, dumoble ang saya. Don Bosco pala nanalo, mas malapit na ang venue nyan. Yey!
~Ruth Elaine Henson, Langgotsi 2006B
PAUTAKAN 2007 is a learning experience for me. Being a contestant there itself is already a big thing. From the review until the contest itself, I was able to gain knowledge about everything and anything under the sun. The event was well-prepared by the UP Aguman. The questions were really unexpected. Sino ba namang makakasagot ng mga tanong na never heard of di ba? I didn’t only learn academically but I also learned to make friends with my opponents and to be strong despite of losing. Being one of the contestants for the Pautakan was once in a lifetime experience for me. It’s not only a test of wits but also a test on how you remain strong kahit na dinudugo na ang ilong mo.
~Abigal Sunga, SSA High School Team
The Pautakan 2007 was generally planned. The questions were so difficult that it took each encounter too long to end. The flash presentation was good! Review the mechanics and contest rules. Pautakan is a battle of wit, good strategy and luck.
~Ms Tricia Superio, Coach, HFA High School Team
The UP Aguman has gotten me through the most nerve-racking moments of my life. The Pautakan never failed to raise the bar for interschool competitions – this year wasn’t an exception. Although we didn’t get the coveted “Boi Negro”, we still had loads of fun, made some new friends, and learned tons of facts to make our classmates’ noses bleed.
~Diana Angeline Fidellaga, HFA High School Team
PAUTAKAN, At last I’ve got the feel of it. That blotch of ignorance of my Aguman life has finally been filled up. A great experience and an efficient way to kill time. A three-whole-day melee of brilliance, exchange of laughs, offering of service and showcase of love, a three-whole-day event which for me isn’t just enough. It’s indeed big that words can contain it not.
~Kevin Patrick Penalba, Langgotsi 2006B
The PAUTAKAN 2007 for me had many changes! One of these is the timer system that I learned was made by my once STS classmate and seatmate (though we never talked to each other), Dennis (and we share the same name) Paguio, who is also the brother of AguResident, Cindy. Another is the surprise package of leadership of both Gboi and of our small but terrible president, Daphne, who emits a sort of an aura that even though she is the object of some jokes by the members, she is respected all throughout. Because of this, the members try their best to be serious when it is time to be serious. Agupips are no longer posing when somebody holds a camera. But there are exceptions, of course. I do not know why, but you will all get your turns at the camera, so why make “saligoso” over a shot? I have been saying that to myself since I joined this organization, but then I realized that it is all part of tradition in UP AGUMAN. Finally, the Educational Committee and the members who participated and did their best in supporting the EducComm make this event possible. I do not know if it is just me changing (just because I came as an alumnus this time, that means, no pressure, and not as a registered member, which I have been for six years) or the whole organization changing for the better, I hope it is the latter. See you at SINING 2008! Go Loree! Good Luck!
~Dennis Rey Manabat, Alumnus, Salagpi 2001A
Syempre, masaya ya ing Pautakan! Lagi naman eh – from the launch wherein poprobleman ku where manikwang questions, to the Questions Nights (each year, alub ku namu mayari na ing Finals Week ali uling ban nang mayari ing sem ku nune para makapag-QNights na, haha!), to the 3-day event itself. Actually, tuwing third day, medyo malulungkut naku, kasi agad kung aiisip, “Shet, I would have to wait another year na naman para keng Pautakan..” We’re quite lucky this year – an impressive venue, dakal mekyabeng schools, saup-saup tamu (more than ever, I feel), dakal tamu ikwang support (financial and moral) from our alumni, at syempre, meg-Champion ya ing DBA, sa wakas. Shet, pwede nakung gumraduate, haha!
But of course, and I am sure, Gboi and those na talagang me-involve will agree, dakal meging problema na sana aiwasan (oha, kagaling ne, eyu man siguru apansin masyadu ita, haha!). Gboi and the Educ Committee should put into writing the formal assessment for Pautakan 2007. So that we won't have to repeat the same mistakes year after year, no matter how minor. Imagine how big Pautakan will be if we are able to surpass this year’s edition’s success. Ala tamu talagang asabi!
PS. Sa susunod, mag-pa-audition / training tayo ng mga quizmasters. Hindi yung kung sinu-sino nag-piprisinta, nabubulol naman at hindi maintindihan (seriously). Ika kasi Hermie (sana abasa mu ini), katas ing sinet mung standards, haha!
~Rex Dizon, Salagpi 2001A
Just yesterday I was a contestant. Then I became one with the organizers. Today I am a spectator. Istu pin namang tutwa na ka neh! Karakal magbayo… There’s one constant though – the yearly success of Pautakan! Congratulations guys and gals! Bawi kayo sa sembreak, you all deserve it.
PS. Go Busko!
PPS. Boo 1 hr ride to Mabalacat!
~Mike Penalba, Alumnus, Sampelut 2003A
It was a great pleasure winning the prestigious acad contest. Also, it would be the first time in 18 years that it will be held in DBA. And first time in Mabalacat. Thanks! It was a great experience!
~Madison Dominguez, DBA High School Team
Sobrang astig ng Pautakan ngayong year! Haha! Sobrang nakita ko yung support ng lahat ng members, tapos ang ganda pa ng venue, di ba? Saan ka pa?! Ang daming schools na dumating (13 na HS at 9 na Elem)! Astig diba?! Tapos astig yung bagong timer, di na siya low tech! Astig yung mga judges and yung shirts! May souvenir shirts pa! Ang dami pang alumni! Astig talaga diba?! Kaya sa next Educ Chairperson, keep the Pautakan Flame burning!!!
~Gerard Robin de Padua, Lakatan 2006A
PAUTAKAN 2007 SPONSORS
Co-Presentor
Level Up! Games
Engr Lhoi Lagman
Major Sponsor
Cerealicious Café
Minor Sponsor
Nick Dizon
Half-Page Advertisers:
Neslee Pamintuan
Arthur Cayanan
Eva Villegas
Christine & Kimberly Herico
Mr & Mrs Eduardo Dela Cruz
Donors:
Remigio Pangan
Edwin Paningbatan
Andre Galang
Susan Fogata
Normita Patiu
Tess Quizon
Lorna Blanco
Kimberly Cadag
I thought the Pautakan was just - well, a quiz show. But it was more than that. From preparation, i.e. questions night, to the end of the event, I realized that the Pautakan was an ultimate bonding for the members, students, and it was a great service for the Kapampangan students. And take note: the preparation wasn't fabulous!
~Felipe Pablo IV, Langgotsi 2006B
Ok ang Pautakan. Ngayon ko siya na-appreciate! In fairness naman sa UP Aguman, it was really good. And I really mean it. Basta sana iklian na lang ang ibang mga questions. Yun lang. Keep up the good work! Great job! Medyo nadalian lang ako sa Math.
~Dennis David, guest
Kala ko hindi mairaraos ang bawat araw. Pero sa huli, Masaya ang lahat sa isang matagumpay na proyekto.
~Diogenes Dy, Baskal 2007A
Naging very successful yung Pautakan and ang ganda ng venue! Congrats sa Educ Committee!
~Elaida Castro, Lakatan 2006A
Smashing venue, cool crowd, haha! Great event!
~Eleaze Valerie Santos, Kaputul 2004
Grabe, sobrang nag-enjoy ako! Kahit medyo nakakapagod at sandamakmak na sermon ang inabot ko, ayos lang. It’s worth it!
~Trisha Nacpil, Baskal 07
Eto lang masasabi ko, ALA KUNG ASABI! Len mu pin naman ing bunga na ning pagal at pamisaup-saup tamu ne. Tutu pin na pag metung tamu, nothing can go wrong. All those sleepless nights and hard work did pay off. Special mention ke syempre, ing buddy ku, GBOI de Padua, congratulations for a job well done! Magaling buddy, magmana ka kaku. Hehe… I’m so proud of you!
~Frida Chia Galban, Bukayo 2005B
ASTIG! Woohoo! Ang cute pa nung nanalo.
~Cindy Paguio, Kadaya 2005A
I personally believe… hehe… kapagod pero fulfilling!
~Jeremiah Torrico, Lakatan 2006A
Nakakapagod palang maging part ng BIG event na 'to pero masaya. Tsaka grabe naalala ko yung elem times na nakasali kami sa Pautakan! Nafeel ko tuloy na tumanda na nga ko. I'm really glad having memorable times with the mems, alumni and the participants as well. Very fulfilling talaga.
~Anj Herico, Baskal 2007A
Nakaka-amaze dahil first time kong maghost ng ganito kalaking event. Ansaya pa dahil you get to mingle with the younger students. Tas nakakamiss yung times na ikaw yung nasa lugar nila. What the contestants felt was pretty much the same as what I had felt before. The aura was still the same. And I feel sorry for those who never had the chance to experience being part of this prestigious academic contest whether you're a participant or an organizer.
~Minsky Goce, Baskal 2007A
Pautakan 2007 was a blast! It was very, very, very (to the nth power) successful! Almost all members came! Even our beloved alumni! It was very touching to see the residents and alumni reunite through the Pautakan. The schools showed a very exciting and honest battle of wits. Congrats to Gboi and to the Educ Committee! Congrats sa members! We rock!!!
~Lorelee Sicat, Kadaya 2005A
Yet another success, that is the PAUTAKAN 2007! It was not just because of the grand venue or the number of participating schools but more so, it was because of the enthusiasm of members. I personally believe (hehe) that the PAUTAKAN serves the members, as well as the alumni, more that it serves high schoolers because it provides a mixture of work, fun, learning and cooperation among Agupeeps. And that is irreplaceable.
~Ma. Jean Avy Dimabuyu, Kaputul 2004
It was a BIG hit!
~Fergie Ann Panganiban, Kadaya 2005A
I think it was a success. Hindi tayo ready as much as we wanted but we did all we can in the time that we had. Pero
~Mary Therese Lising, Kadaya 2005A
Masaya, maganda ang Pautakan pero syempre may igaganda pa! Salamat sa mga alumni na dumating, dumoble ang saya. Don Bosco pala nanalo, mas malapit na ang venue nyan. Yey!
~Ruth Elaine Henson, Langgotsi 2006B
PAUTAKAN 2007 is a learning experience for me. Being a contestant there itself is already a big thing. From the review until the contest itself, I was able to gain knowledge about everything and anything under the sun. The event was well-prepared by the UP Aguman. The questions were really unexpected. Sino ba namang makakasagot ng mga tanong na never heard of di ba? I didn’t only learn academically but I also learned to make friends with my opponents and to be strong despite of losing. Being one of the contestants for the Pautakan was once in a lifetime experience for me. It’s not only a test of wits but also a test on how you remain strong kahit na dinudugo na ang ilong mo.
~Abigal Sunga, SSA High School Team
The Pautakan 2007 was generally planned. The questions were so difficult that it took each encounter too long to end. The flash presentation was good! Review the mechanics and contest rules. Pautakan is a battle of wit, good strategy and luck.
~Ms Tricia Superio, Coach, HFA High School Team
The UP Aguman has gotten me through the most nerve-racking moments of my life. The Pautakan never failed to raise the bar for interschool competitions – this year wasn’t an exception. Although we didn’t get the coveted “Boi Negro”, we still had loads of fun, made some new friends, and learned tons of facts to make our classmates’ noses bleed.
~Diana Angeline Fidellaga, HFA High School Team
PAUTAKAN, At last I’ve got the feel of it. That blotch of ignorance of my Aguman life has finally been filled up. A great experience and an efficient way to kill time. A three-whole-day melee of brilliance, exchange of laughs, offering of service and showcase of love, a three-whole-day event which for me isn’t just enough. It’s indeed big that words can contain it not.
~Kevin Patrick Penalba, Langgotsi 2006B
The PAUTAKAN 2007 for me had many changes! One of these is the timer system that I learned was made by my once STS classmate and seatmate (though we never talked to each other), Dennis (and we share the same name) Paguio, who is also the brother of AguResident, Cindy. Another is the surprise package of leadership of both Gboi and of our small but terrible president, Daphne, who emits a sort of an aura that even though she is the object of some jokes by the members, she is respected all throughout. Because of this, the members try their best to be serious when it is time to be serious. Agupips are no longer posing when somebody holds a camera. But there are exceptions, of course. I do not know why, but you will all get your turns at the camera, so why make “saligoso” over a shot? I have been saying that to myself since I joined this organization, but then I realized that it is all part of tradition in UP AGUMAN. Finally, the Educational Committee and the members who participated and did their best in supporting the EducComm make this event possible. I do not know if it is just me changing (just because I came as an alumnus this time, that means, no pressure, and not as a registered member, which I have been for six years) or the whole organization changing for the better, I hope it is the latter. See you at SINING 2008! Go Loree! Good Luck!
~Dennis Rey Manabat, Alumnus, Salagpi 2001A
Syempre, masaya ya ing Pautakan! Lagi naman eh – from the launch wherein poprobleman ku where manikwang questions, to the Questions Nights (each year, alub ku namu mayari na ing Finals Week ali uling ban nang mayari ing sem ku nune para makapag-QNights na, haha!), to the 3-day event itself. Actually, tuwing third day, medyo malulungkut naku, kasi agad kung aiisip, “Shet, I would have to wait another year na naman para keng Pautakan..” We’re quite lucky this year – an impressive venue, dakal mekyabeng schools, saup-saup tamu (more than ever, I feel), dakal tamu ikwang support (financial and moral) from our alumni, at syempre, meg-Champion ya ing DBA, sa wakas. Shet, pwede nakung gumraduate, haha!
But of course, and I am sure, Gboi and those na talagang me-involve will agree, dakal meging problema na sana aiwasan (oha, kagaling ne, eyu man siguru apansin masyadu ita, haha!). Gboi and the Educ Committee should put into writing the formal assessment for Pautakan 2007. So that we won't have to repeat the same mistakes year after year, no matter how minor. Imagine how big Pautakan will be if we are able to surpass this year’s edition’s success. Ala tamu talagang asabi!
PS. Sa susunod, mag-pa-audition / training tayo ng mga quizmasters. Hindi yung kung sinu-sino nag-piprisinta, nabubulol naman at hindi maintindihan (seriously). Ika kasi Hermie (sana abasa mu ini), katas ing sinet mung standards, haha!
~Rex Dizon, Salagpi 2001A
Just yesterday I was a contestant. Then I became one with the organizers. Today I am a spectator. Istu pin namang tutwa na ka neh! Karakal magbayo… There’s one constant though – the yearly success of Pautakan! Congratulations guys and gals! Bawi kayo sa sembreak, you all deserve it.
PS. Go Busko!
PPS. Boo 1 hr ride to Mabalacat!
~Mike Penalba, Alumnus, Sampelut 2003A
It was a great pleasure winning the prestigious acad contest. Also, it would be the first time in 18 years that it will be held in DBA. And first time in Mabalacat. Thanks! It was a great experience!
~Madison Dominguez, DBA High School Team
Sobrang astig ng Pautakan ngayong year! Haha! Sobrang nakita ko yung support ng lahat ng members, tapos ang ganda pa ng venue, di ba? Saan ka pa?! Ang daming schools na dumating (13 na HS at 9 na Elem)! Astig diba?! Tapos astig yung bagong timer, di na siya low tech! Astig yung mga judges and yung shirts! May souvenir shirts pa! Ang dami pang alumni! Astig talaga diba?! Kaya sa next Educ Chairperson, keep the Pautakan Flame burning!!!
~Gerard Robin de Padua, Lakatan 2006A
PAUTAKAN 2007 SPONSORS
Co-Presentor
Level Up! Games
Engr Lhoi Lagman
Major Sponsor
Cerealicious Café
Minor Sponsor
Nick Dizon
Half-Page Advertisers:
Neslee Pamintuan
Arthur Cayanan
Eva Villegas
Christine & Kimberly Herico
Mr & Mrs Eduardo Dela Cruz
Donors:
Remigio Pangan
Edwin Paningbatan
Andre Galang
Susan Fogata
Normita Patiu
Tess Quizon
Lorna Blanco
Kimberly Cadag
