Kasaysayan ng Kalayaan: Epiko ng Bayan
Sa ilalim ng bughaw na langit na tila sutla, isang bansang tila rosas na namukadkad sa umaga. Ang Pilipinas, sa bawat hibla ng kasaysayan nito, ay isang kuwintas ng mga bituin at buwan, bawat isa'y may kwento. Noong Hunyo labindalawa, sa liwanag ng bagong umaga, itinaas ang watawat, simbolo ng dugo at pawis ng mga bayaning dakila. Ang araw at tatlong bituin, sagisag ng pag-asa at pagkakaisa, nagningning taglay na liwanag sa harap ng buong bansa.
Walong sinag ng araw, tila mga sinag ng pag-asa, kumakatawan sa mga probinsyang unang umalsa. Luzon, Visayas, at Mindanao, mga haligi ng ating tahanan, nagkaisa sa pagtahak sa landas ng kalayaan. Ang kanilang tapang ay katulad ng agila sa himpapawid, malaya at matayog, sa lipad โdi nagpapadaig. Ang kanilang dugo, tulad ng mga alon sa dalampasigan, patuloy na dumadaloy, hindi pinanghihinaan.
Ngunit ang landas ng kalayaan ay puno ng tinik, bawat hakbang ay sakripisyo, bawat tagumpay ay may kapalit. Sa mga bitak ng lupa, sa bawat pagdausdos ng luha, nandoon ang mga bayani, lumalaban kahit kamatayan pa maging mitsa. Ang kanilang mga kwento ay pawang mga dahon sa punong kahoy, nalalagas nababawasan ngunit patuloy parin sa nilalayon.
Ang bawat isa'y nag-iwan ng marka, isang paalala na ang kalayaan ay di madaling makamtan, ngunit sa paninimula ng pagkalas at pagkakaisa itoโy ating nasilayan.
Sa bawat pagdiriwang ng araw ng kalayaan, ang kasaysayan ay nagiging ilaw, nagbibigay liwanag sa bawat puso, gumagabay sa mga taksil at uhaw.
Paalala na ang bawat tagumpay, ay bunga ng sama-samang sakripisyo at pagsisikap, sa bawat ihip ng hangin dinig ang himig ng pag-asa, ang awit ng ating nakaraan. Ang diwa ng kalayaan ay sisiklab ng patuloy, tulad ng isang kandilang nagbibigay liwanag sa bawat Pilipinong hindi nauupos.
Ang kwento ng kalayaan ng Pilipinas ay isang epiko, puno ng mga simbolo at aral. Ito ay isang alamat na hindi nagwawakas, patuloy na nadadagdagan ng ating mga bawat danas. Ang
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Within the halls of education, where dreams begin;
Containing journeys, glimpse to every silhouette.
From each timid small steps, to confident stride;
Until the final year of learning, we all take pride.
A day where beacon shined bright and clear.
As the pinning and candle lighting occurred,
A milestone marked, a chapter turned.
In the pages of life, each lesson learned.
Led to an opening where wind drifts away,
As if the path ahead's a lonesome highway.
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I find courage within all my experiences.
That even the road ahead may seem unclear,
But with the bestowed flames, I feel no fear.
Pinned with honor, the symbol of trust.
I spread my wings, ready to stand out.
Words by Caesar Ian Martinez
Narration by Emil Wilson Valbarez
Video and editing by Danah Mae Emanig and Mary Florence Atinon
Song used: You're On Your Own, Kid by Taylor Swift
Disclaimer: No copyright infringement intended. The music used belongs to the rightful owner.
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Words by: Kimberly Matillano
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In the dimly lit city, a renowned fashion designer named Rue was known for her exquisite creations and her peculiar styleโalways adorned in elegant gloves and high boots. Silent whispers echoed about her obsession with perfection and a mysterious collection rumored to be inspired by the macabre.
One stormy night, a brave journalist named Lennon sneaked into Rue's mansion seeking a story to publish about her exquisite and lavish life as a designer. As he crept through the eerie corridors, a mannequin caught his eye. Its magnificent design mirrored the exact outfit Rue wore that night. Suddenly, a chilling realization struck himโthe mannequin wasn't just clothed in fabric; it was fashioned from human skin.
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From that night on, the creations of Rue were said to hold a piece of every lost soul who dared to unveil her dark designs.
Written by: Charmen Jumbas
Animated and edited by: Ashley Jade Durana
Narrated by: Portia Lee Bocalid
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In the quiet embrace of the morning,
Sounds of footsteps echoed through the halls.
Accompanied by the rhythm of heartbeats,
And followed by the quiet whispers across the walls.
A gesture of a hand;
Having innate desires to assist discovery.
Creating boundless melodies,
And enticing full harmonies.
In the silent song of young minds,
A strong voice awakens their curiosity;
Who then plants the seeds of knowledge,
And patiently serenades them with nourishing love.
In the tender smiles of children,
Are sweet hymns of laughter;
For an adult lets their voices be heard,
And understands the tunes of their hopes and dreams.
An orchestra of souls;
Splendidly singing the harmonious anthem of their lives.
Special thanks to each ๐ฆ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐จ and ๐ฆ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐;
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Written by: Ma. Elaissa Magbanua
Narrated by: Portia Lee Bocalid
Animated by: Ashley Jade Durana & Jeah Abigail Felosofo
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Videographer: Francis Martin Besana
Edited by: Mary Florence Atinon
