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30 June 2018 Marikina City

16 March 2019 Baguio City "Kidlat Tahimik"

My two friends, Anj and Zhane were the ones I am with when we went to Baguio last March 2019 to shoot an ambitious documentary film with the Father of the Philippine Independent Cinema, Kidlat Tahimik. At first, we thought that this project was impossible to happen since we were studying in Manila and the shooting location was in Baguio City. Aside from transportation issues, we considered that Kidlat Tahimik might be too old to be interested in the interview because he has been doing it for so long.

We stayed in baguio for three days and two nights. On the first day, we visited the place of Kidlat Tahimik. He was warm and approachable. He told us to come back in the morning because there will be a yearly celebration where they do rituals. We were so excited to explore Ili-likha and try out their organic food. The next day we prepared all the equipment needed for covering the event (camera, tripod, batteries, laptop, etc). We have witnessed the beauty of Benguet culture, everyone wears bahag while the ladies wear their cultural clothes. Kidlat Tahimik held a simple gathering in his mini theater where he re-enact his achievements. He also showed some of his experimental films. After the event, of course food will always come next. Little we did know that everything was free so we enjoyed everything under the sun. We tried their organic coffee, salad, and their taho. It was like we were meant to be part of that occasion.

14 March 2019 Far Eastern University - Manila "Green Campus"

It was 7:00 am in the morning when I took this photo at Far Eastern University - Manila. The color green was much more evident than gold as seen in the number of trees in the school. This shot was one of my favorites because it took me so long to be able to love photography again. I knew that I entered college with all of the knowledge that I got from senior high school with regards to art. But then, I met a lot of amazing people that have the best expertise in everything that I love to do, both photography and filmmaking. I was intimidated by their talents, especially my blockmates. I was afraid to bring out the best in me thinking that I only do the bare minimum.

Going back to the image, as far as I remembered, this was taken during our midterm week. All students were busy studying, reviewing, etc. in their most comfortable places. Before, I did not believe in studying with groups since I am easily distracted with my surroundings so I would prefer to be alone. But then, I realized that I am from the Bachelor of Arts in Communication, unlike my college friends, they are loud and cheerful, more likely extroverts as compared to me who is reserved and quiet.