#siklab

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SiKLAB PRODUCTIONS : the official staff ( 2023 )

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A Capricorn’s Tale

"Never study to be successful, study for self-efficiency. Don't run behind success. Follow behind excellence, success will come all the way behind you." - Rajkumar Hirani & Abhijat Joshi, 3 Idiots

Six-year journey but there’s only a sentence which can summarize my entire high school experience – It was worth the fight. In my final year, I remember spending the summer at public libraries, at the review center where I was admitted as a full scholar, at home, at my friend’s house or at any place that allowed me to review peacefully, for one ultimate goal – to pass all my Scholarships and College Entrance Tests. I was not born with a silver spoon so I always searched for ways to help my parents carry the financial burden of my education. I was poor so I have no choice but to work hard. While most of my schoolmates were busy playing games, going to other places to relax, for vacation, I was busy making my future. In the end, the universe favors the bold and I was able to pass every test that I took with flying colors.

University of the Philippines

Mindanao State University (Academic Scholar)

University of Immaculate Concepcion (Full Scholar)

De La Salle University

Ateneo de Davao University

Philippine National Police Academy

DOST-SEI S&T Undergraduate Scholarship

How did I make it?!

Allow me to share 15 things I've learned in high school that helped me achieve my goals:

1. Listen to your teachers. We have one mouth and two ears, which means that we have to listen first before we can talk. When somebody is speaking in front, that is an opportunity to learn. We should never stop listening and learning, because that’s the only thing that can keep us relevant.

2. When you do not understand something, you have all the rights to ask questions. So do not be afraid to ask. It is the imperative of students to stay curious, to ask questions, to challenge existing facts, and to gain new learning.

3. Keep a handwritten personal checklist and schedule so you are always guided in finishing your tasks. I will always be thankful to my high school adviser who has introduced me to this technique. This has helped me more than anything to complete requirements on time and to stay focused. We are busy people so we have to make sure that we can remember the details of our tasks. This will also help you keep things planned out. You do not want anything to mess with your personal timeline, right?

5. Kill the deadline before it kills you! Be wise in procrastinating. (Oops! Consider this a personal high school hack.) When a task is due next week, you have 6 days to rest or spend your time on other activities but always dedicate the last day to finish your task. Do not leave a task unattended. And unless it can be accomplished within a day, do it days in advance or at your own pace.

6. Do not mind the mountains that you have to climb and the rivers that you have to cross. Keep your eyes on the prize. Remember that rocky roads will still take you to your destination. Keep on going.

7. NEVER compare yourself to others. This is really challenging when you belong in a class surrounded by academically stellar students. But remember, it does not matter how slowly you go for as long as you do not stop. When you're focused on thinking how others are greater or lesser than you are, you would never learn to appreciate all the blessings that come in your life. So stop comparing. Tell yourself each time thoughts of comparison enter your mind, “I'm too busy working on my own grass to notice if yours is greener.”.

8. Look for a role model. It can be a friend, a senior, or a teacher who you look up to. They can be people who inspires you, who has achieved great things in life.  If they can do it, then why can't you?

9. Believe in yourself. As J.M. Barrie said, “The moment you doubt whether you can fly, you cease forever to be able to do it.” Doubt is the enemy of our dreams. In realizing our vision, it only takes one person to believe – that’s you. Who will believe in you if you do not believe in yourself? Our thoughts can be very powerful. We eventually become what we think. So, think like a winner.

10. Select your friends well. Surround yourself with people you can grow and achieve your goals with. Be wise in choosing your company because at many times, no matter how seemingly far your goals are, with the right company, you’ll get there in time.

11. Failure shouldn't stop you to achieve more. You cannot win every time but you can stand again each time you lose. Have that solid fighting spirit. It is certainly not an option but a necessity to survive. Everyone goes through it. Learn from it and grow.

12. Opportunities come to everyone but only those who are brave enough to act on them can succeed. When an opportunity comes knocking at your door, have the courage to welcome it. A lot of people do not regret the things that they have done but those that they did not do. Seize the day!

13. Dream high. Set a standard for yourself. Aim for the moon. When you fall, you'll land among the stars. Get that MS, PhD, JD, MD, at the end of your name. No sky is unreachable for a stalwart soul.

14. Always give yourself time to reflect. When the time comes and you think you can’t do it anymore, it is okay to take a time off. Humans are like gadgets. Even the most powerful phone in the world needs time to recharge when it’s out of battery. Go to your happy place and recalibrate yourself. Start again.

15. Remember your reason why. When you’re tired and weary, go back to the main reason why you’re doing what you’re doing in the first place. It can be for your family, for yourself, for the nation. Look for a motivation because it will be the fuel that will keep your fire burning.

 When you are poor, options are only for the rich. Giving up is only for the weak. Success, it’s for everyone.

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What is Siklab?

/ Siklab / （n.）

to spark, flare, blaze

Everyday, we strive to become a better us, but sometimes we set goals only for the beginning of the week, month or year. Why not start TODAY? Siklab is a to-do calendar which aims to pave a way for users to achieve their mental health goals by performing small tasks every single day for a whole month. The best part? You don’t have to start on Monday or next month to spark that inner motivation!

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Happy to Serve :)

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Siklab 2017: Off The Grid ⛰

Summer’s here, and the heat is on! As the weather gets hotter and hotter, one of the biggest music and arts festival in Luzon, SIKLAB, gets nearer and nearer. To prep for their event, SIKLAB has officially released their Off the Grid merch!

SIKLAB is an annual benefit event organized by the Architectural Students' Association of the Philippines - UP Chapter (ASAPHIL-UP).

For its seventh installment, ASAPHIL-UP has chosen Artreach as its beneficiary. Artreach is an art and outreach program geared towards partnering with NGOs and organizations to raise awareness for its advocacies. This 2017, Artreach expands its scope to campaign for environmental protection and conservation.

This year’s theme is all about the wilderness and going "Off The Grid", which is perfectly in line with the chosen beneficiary of environmental protection and conservation.

What I love about this line is that, not only is it functional and designed to suit the theme of the event, the pieces can also be worn with any everyday outfit, adding a bit of “fun” and “adventure” to make any outfit standout!

(First 5 people to buy the HALAMAN cap gets Halaman stickers from Crafty Cookie! Just add Promo code: "*TELLE" to your name 💖)

Just fill up this form if you would like to order the caps and/or shirt: (ORDER FORM)

For inquiries, contact 09178383259, 09175141338, or 09175762496!

I can’t wait for Siklab 2017's line up of bands and artists. Two years ago, Siklab opened me to the world of local indie bands and artists like Reese Lansangan, Ourselves the Elves, Ang Bandang Shirley, Jensen and the Flips (and a whole lot more!), and since then, I’ve been a fan of theirs.

#OPMisNotDead You just have to know where to look and listen! ;)

*more photos and collages at the official SIKLAB PAGE*

Time to trail the tracks uncharted.

Are you ready to embark on a journey of a lifetime? Your next adventure is just a few clicks away. #Siklab2017 #OffTheGrid

Tickets for Siklab 2017: Off The Grid are now available! Order now and get them for less at: (SIKLAB 2017 TICKETS)

Instagram: @tellemaywhy

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Going Beyond the Lines

By Aira Pauline Leung

From being a casual gig in a bar with several up-and-coming acts to being a full-blown concert, overflowing with incredible OPM talent and remarkably creative artists, Siklab has evolved as ASAPHIL-UP's platform for social relevance. But behind the music, the lights, the thrill of the night, what keeps it going?

In 2010, Siklab started out as a fundraiser for Artreach, ASAPHIL-UP's annual outreach program and art workshop for children. In recent years, Siklab has emerged into an arts and music festival that serves as a benefit concert for a chosen social advocacy by a partner organization. For this year's Siklab, ASAPHIL-UP partnered with the Philippine Society of Youth Science Clubs (PSYSC) to contribute to their science library development in Sitio Ronggot Multi-grade School, Calamba, Laguna. The partnership encouraged the members of ASAPHIL-UP to not only monetarily contribute by raising funds, but to also take on the role of socially responsive designers and creators by participating in the project.

Siklab 2016: Beyond the Lines was held at the Greenfield Mayflower Parking Lot, in Pasig City. The vast concrete expanse was filled with performances from talented local acts such as Autotelic, Reese Lansangan, Jensen and the Flips, Ang Bandang Shirley and Sud, and showcased live art from Maine Manalansan, The Bluedoor Collective, Kris Abrigo, 70 Syrup Street, Mich Cervantes and We Will Doodle.

To make a big event like Siklab happen, sponsors are a must, of course. But it wouldn't have been possible without the hard working Siklab Team, under the guidance of a truly dynamic duo. Both avid supporters of the local music and arts scene, Pope Egwaras and Neon Tabafunda answered the call to go beyond the lines and undertook the challenge of making Siklab come to life, on top of their already heavy academic responsibilities. Let's get to know what the SIklab Team heads think about the direction of Siklab, and it's significance to the organization.

What was the vision that you had in mind for Siklab 2016? And what motivated this vision?

Pope: It’s so amazing to witness Siklab get bigger and bigger every year, but for 2016, we envisioned something bigger, better, but equally more socially relevant. Since last year the appreciation for local art and music has really increased, and we want Siklab to be the stage for these talents. The event itself is already large in scale, so we wanted more avenues--hence the launch was created. Siklab was motivated by this vision to continue spreading the word that hey guys, take a minute and look at these awesome talented groups of people!

Neon: After seeing how well Siklab 2015 turned out, given that it was such a big jump from previous Siklab instalments, we wanted to create an even better Siklab. We knew that the appreciation for local music and arts were becoming better and more and more people were getting into the scene; we wanted to be able to serve these people and give the local artists the right platform to share their talents. There were so many talents we wanted to consider for Siklab that we eventually decided to have a Siklab Launch where we featured acoustic sets from artists.

What was the biggest challenge you guys encountered along the way and how were you able to overcome this?

Pope: Oh there were so many challenges, but I guess the hardest of them all was the logistics of the event. Me and Neon were production and publicity members of the past Siklab teams, so we weren’t that well-hearsed for overall project management. Luckily we had Siklab Ninongs and Ninangs, Lian, AJ and Gabe who helped us along the way. Nevertheless, these problems that we encountered served as a great lesson for us and the future team who will be handling Siklab.

Neon: Both Pope and I were part of Siklab 2015 and we both have backgrounds in pub. Pope worked on prod for Siklab 2015, while I worked for pub and a little bit of marketing. But heading Siklab 2016 meant we would have to oversee all aspects of the project, even encountering stuff that we had no previous or little experience in, especially finance, logistics, and marketing. Logistics and marketing were the hardest and most stressful parts for us. Without the support and guidance from previous heads of the event, especially sina AJ, Lian, and Gabe, I don’t think we would have pushed through with Siklab 2016. I almost gave up several times, but knowing that the rest of ASAPHIL was ready to help out, and the advocacy behind the project, kept us motivated.

What does SIklab mean for you?

Pope: Siklab is an multi-functional outlet for me (hahaha) because I witnessed Siklab in two ways: as an audience and as an organizer. Watching performances, singing along to the lyrics, and joining moshpits are so much fun, and it makes you realize how rich and alive the local scene is. But once I started to go behind the scenes, that when I get to appreciate more things. The way the performers condition themselves before going on stage, the passion it takes to create beautiful art, and the manpower it involves to create this event. Siklab taught me so much, and during our term as heads, I tried my best to pass it on.

Neon: I’ve never been to Siklab until 2015. Nahila lang ako ni Lian to help work on the logo, but I eventually ended up doing a lot of pub also. Siklab helped open my eyes to the richness of Filipino talent, especially in music and the arts. Ngayon, I am a fan of local indie music and I am barely witnessing the tip of the iceberg. Without Siklab, I don’t think I would have known about our local artists.

What do you think Siklab means for ASAPHIL?

Pope: I believe that Siklab means so much to ASAPHIL because it is not directly related to our chosen field. It’s like a passion project that fuels our interests and through that we become more holistic. Siklab’s like a common denominator which will hopefully unite, bond, and keep the members of ASAPHIL intact. Most of all, Siklab is proof that we can do anything as long as work hard as a team. Sabi nga nila, #OneASAPHIL.

Neon: When you think about it, Siklab is not directly related to architecture. But Siklab is one of those projects that show the diversity of the interests of ASAPHIL-UP’s members. We work on projects that coincide with our personal advocacies. And recent years has shown how ASAPHIL-UP can create bigger and better events, proving that when we work together as #OneASAPHIL, we can keep the fire burning brighter.

In what direction do you see Siklab going in the years to come?

Pope: Hopefully, Siklab will be one of those events people has to go to every year.  It’s been really heartwarming to hear and read people’s reception to the event. The local music and arts scene has also been growing and I can also see that there would be stronger friendships and better collaborations made through Siklab--I learned so much from my orgmmates and I have grown a fondness for the Siklab fam. We work hard and learn from one another. In the years to come, the Siklab fam would get bigger, and I hope they enjoy the time as much as we did!

Neon: I have hopes that someday Siklab will be one of the go-to events in the local music and arts scene, especially after seeing how warm the reception has been in the past two years. But we also evolve as an org and I’ll leave it up to future batches of ASAPHIL and Siklab teams to see if Siklab is still the best platform for us to push forward our advocacies. I’m glad that so far, Siklab has had a great run and I hope it doesn’t go away soon.

Behind the music, the lights, the thrill of the night, what keeps it going? Siklab started out as a fundraiser for Artreach but I think it continued on because we saw it as an avenue for us to express our non-architectural interests and gave us a break from the daily grind we experience. We saw how it could become a venue for other people to also share in expressing and supporting those very same interests. And while we get to enjoy the music, the art, the company, we also get to help other people and try to do some good in this world. It's a win-win situation.  

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🏀#SIKLAB Champion again. 😂🎉🎊 #spspsACYdays2016 (at Saint Paul School of Professional Studies)

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LOL. Congrats to us batch #SIKLAB !🔥🔥🔥 At last, after years of waiting, the TITLE is finally OURS. #OVERALLCHAMPION👑👑👑 #spspsACYdays2016 (at Saint Paul School of Professional Studies)