Adventure 905 (A905)

My competencies that I have in reading and writing in English are Reading Comprehension and Analysis, and the usage of subject-verb agreements, tenses, and punctuations. I developed these skills because of my interest in reading novelty books that are interesting and eye-catching, and to know how the story goes, what are the happenings and the moral of the story if there are any. Even though I have the interest in reading means that I will read in my entire life. I also love to write poems and letters because of an inspiration in life or to simply show what do I feel or want on the time that I am writing. I know how to read and write in English but I do not have certain skills yet to guide me in order to be a good reader and writer. For me, because of having poor communication skills especially in English, it really affects my reading and writing abilities. There are several areas that I wish to improve on like producing ideas for essays, the correct usage of words in a sentence or paragraph, reading with speed, critical thinking and many more aspects.

I enrolled in ENGLCOM not only to pass this course and take its requisites, but also to learn several ideas and techniques on how to read efficiently and write effectively. I have expectations in my ENGLCOM course like teaching many techniques, steps on how to write and ways on how to read, and sharing of thoughts about certain topics that could help me somehow. Because I am enrolled in ENGLCOM, I surely believe that this course will help me in achieving goals to be a better reader and writer someday. Of course, I also need to study on my own so I can practice myself, having ENGLCOM as my guide. I hope that this course will really guide mo so I will be more satisfied with my interests in my life as I grow up until I can still read and write.

"I made it; Yes I did."

Throughout the whole ENGLCOM course, there are more competencies that I have acquired in reading and writing in English. Some of them are checking the correct usage of words and punctuations, developing the knowledge span of vocabularies, adding APA’s to my literary outputs and putting consistency of the essay; that the point must be clear and interesting. Along with my other competencies I had before, I have developed and improved these skills because of my interest in listening on discussions, brainstorming with other peers and practicing on drafts.

I have improved my communication skills by talking with my seatmates in English like Mohnish and Justin, and it really affected my writing ability in a good and positive way. Also, I have an improvement on my critical thinking skills; like what are the possible ideas to be produced and added to make my work more interesting, and the correct usage of words, as mentioned above. Because of checking many essays from my classmates, I also improved my reading ability such that I am now reading some literary papers, line per line, in less time possible. Even though there are more aspects to be developed, frequent reading and writing practices would do the trick.

My ENGLCOM class gave me not just only the time to write what I know and what I want to share or a passing grade on my performance and outputs, but it also gave me the opportunity to meet new friends through peer evaluations, new skills through basic lessons and handouts, and improved abilities through class exercises and groupings. I met my expectations in my ENGLCOM course like teaching ideas, correct procedures of reading and writing, and sharing of knowledge to one another. ENGLCOM really helped me reach my accomplishments as a student that loves to read and write and I truly believe that this course can help many more to become better readers and writers. I hope that ENGLCOM will continue to guide others so they will be more satisfied with their interests not only in literary aspects but in all the aspects a person possess. I enjoyed ENGLCOM and I wish I could have another class like this.

Pro-"Progress Is Always Good"

From the cavemen to modern-day programmers, wood and stones to machines and gadgets, and traveling by foot to airplanes, ships, trains and automobiles, progress is always present. As generations go by, many of us can see improvements, new ideas and inventions, and things that some thought they would never discover. Because of the changes from time to time, living became less complex and everything around us became more useful for some applications. Progress in the world today makes life easier, and it continues to improve the quality of life and the environment around everyone.

As of now, everyone has already contributed for a specific change, and it resulted in industrialization and globalization. Because of these phenomena caused by mankind, humans have moved on in life(“Do you agree or disagree that progress is always good?”, 2009). We would still be cooking with firewood, hunting for food and walking to reach places. But the world today has now shrunk and ideas have broadened because of the step-by-step movements man has made. Schools today use the latest method of educating the students. Research projects are now shared by methodologists all around the world. Man is more fast-paced today because of fast actions brought by machines, automobiles and advanced mental abilities. Progress can bring man to a positive direction and it will make man less problematic and more idealistic.

Progress also gives many benefits in many fields like in technology and medicine. There are already better ways to communicate, new and interesting electronics, advances in medicines, more different kinds of food to choose to choose from, and home living can be more comfortable and convenient than it was decades ago(“Is Progress always good?”, 2009). The medical field has been greatly affected by the progress of man. As a result, man is healthier today and lives longer than before. Politics are also affected by the progress man has made. One example is the automated election where votes are automatically counted and the summations will be sent to a main server together with votes from other places. This type of election is more efficient than the manual counting of votes because it is less prone to cheating. Life of man today has less work and more rest because of the machines and gadgets created by technology. All outcomes man desires are produced or done easily and instantly. Even though progress returns positive outputs for man, it also has negative factors that can affect man and his living process.

There are people who may think that industrialization and globalization bring unwanted circumstances like Global Warming(“Do you agree or disagree that progress is always good?”, 2009). Progress is really not the problem itself for these effects. It is the people who abuse and control progress for their desires and possessions. If man contributed for change in a good way, there would be no lethal weapons, mass destruction, or climate change. Some people cannot cope with the advancements in the society yet, but they should have responsibility and initiative enough to know what are the updates in the environment. Also, they should make the move, not the progress itself, in order for them not to be left behind living in a past-generation pace. Another effect of progress is the illegal hacking and stealing of properties that take away the security and privacy of men. It could be lessened or, at least, tolerated if people are vigilant and tactful enough to create and manipulate changes to protect such personal or private information and possessions. Progress, aside from having unwanted circumstances and products, can also provide us ideas and new materials to counteract these problems.

All in all, progress really provides us with life-changing improvements and materials that guarantee us less work and effort, and help us to move on one step at a time. It is a change mankind needs in order to adapt in the changing world. Progress is really important in the society and environment because if its presence is not seen as time goes, negativity will rise and all of us will have the tendency to challenge one another just to survive. People must think not only for themselves but also for everyone. Progress is the best invention of man. It always brings good to man even if it is used in many different ways. In addition it is a life-saver because life will be stagnant without progress.

List of References:
1. “Do you agree or disagree that progress is always good?”, http://www.english-test.net/forum/ftopic48393.html, 2009
2. “Progress being a good thing”, http://www.testmagic.com/Knowledge_Base/TOEFL/Writing/samples/039_progress_always_good/3.75_01.htm
3. “Is Progress always good?”, http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20081203082956AAKd2ij, 2009

Computer Programming

Computer Programming, also known as coding, is the process of writing codes, testing and debugging the program and maintaining the source code of computer softwares which are written in a programming language. (“Computer Programs”) Logic, algorithms and the application domain are the some of the expertise in programming. Computer programming is a craft of transforming requirements into something a machine can operate to produce a desirable output one would like to attain. Within the development of software systems, computer programming is considered as one step in a production by the use of software development. The behavior of programming depends on programmers and their methods of coding, and the different language patterns that yields patterns of thought.

There are early signs of programming way back Hephaestus of the Greek mythology. There are evidences that Automata, the earliest known machine, was made as early of 1206. Another notable machine was the castle clock by Al-Jazari, which has the concept of variables that the operator can manipulate. In 1801, Joseph Marie Jacquard developed the Jacquard Loom using pasteboards with holes that create a pattern for the system. Charles Babbage, one of the premier discoverers of computer programming, used punched cards to operate his Analytical Engine.(“Computer Programming”) The innovation of computer programming pushed through during the Industrial Revolution. In the 1800s, Herman Hollerith created a database that is machine-readable. To process his “Hollerith cards”, he developed a tabulator and key punch machines. These new materials became the “building blocks” of the modern information processing industry.

In the modern world, computer programming requires quality requirements for the program to operate effectively and accurately. The fundamental properties of a final program are efficiency, where it returns the amount of systems resources consumed; reliability that checks the correctness of a program; robustness that anticipates bugs or computer errors; usability or the purpose of the program; portability or the accessibility of hardwares; and the maintainability that makes the programmer fix, edit or improve the source code. Algorithms or step-by-step procedures are classified into orders using Big-Oh notation that expresses the execution time and memory use.(“Computer Programming”) There are different modeling techniques when it comes to programming. One of which is the Unified Modeling Language or UML. It is divided into parts namely classes and inheritance arrows, and each class is divided into subparts: the name, the attributes or characteristics, and the methods or what the class can do. The UML shows an illustration of the relationship among classes in a program. Another modeling technique is the Object-Oriented Analysis and Design or OOAD that uses images and designs to make the program function.

Programmers are people who deal with the creation and maintenance of computer programs and their job usually involves coding, compilation, documentation, integration, testing and specification of softwares. They should acquire logical and analytical abilities and knowledge about the computer world for them to get the job done. Programmers really need to prioritize the needs of people who acquired their service to produce an expected output; all procedures must be followed and bugs or errors must be cleaned out. Programming languages are man-made readable programs that can create new programs depending on what the programmer writes. C is one of the programming languages and the oldest well-known of all programming languages that are mostly found on computers and laptops. Java is another example of a programming language found in all applications like games, systems and internet. Without the programming languages, there will be no technology today and life would be in manual ways.

There are many applications of computer programming depending on the demand and the type of output; can be hardware or software. The most common application of computer programming is in all outputs of technology: cell phones, computers, appliances, automobiles and other modes of transportation, some AI-applied robots, operating systems, and others. Simple calculations can also be applied by programming syntax like computing weight given the inputs, or converting outputs given the formulas. Almost all of the things seen everywhere that are non-living have programs in it and it is made by computer programming. From the discovery of simple manipulation to the innovations of technology today, computer programming is getting wider and wider everyday, and in the near future, all things have the possibilities of being man-made already.

The usage of computer programming is one step in the process of software development.(“Computer Programming”) Debates are conducted on the extent to which syntax coding and maintaining is an art, craft or an engineering discipline. In most ideas, good and usable program techniques are accepted as product of the three fields of knowledge with the objective of producing effective and efficient software and a solution that can improve itself for generations. The concepts of programming are self- governed by the entries which require the processes, and is sometimes defined by very strict environments. Programming languages affect the form of the final program receives, and this idea challenges the probability of defining the world perfectly with these languages. It is because of the commonality that the mechanisms of any language set the thoughts of its speaker community.

Being a computer programmer, it is difficult to remember all the codes, algorithms and structures of program syntax but it really pays off when it is taken seriously and studying about it becomes a daily habit. Many always give up on the programming phase because of the lack of self-initiative, time management, discipline and responsibility which are great factors of being a software analyst. Programming is a fun and admiring hobby to do provided that he will benefit and learn from it, and he can accept failures and successes in a right way. Just enjoy Computer Programming!

List of References:
1. “Computer Programming”, http://en/wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_Programming
2. “Computer Programs”, http://www.answers.com/topic/computer-program

The Effects of Basketball

Basketball is a sport everyone can enjoy playing with others and learn new things from athletes, coaches or others who has the interest in the said sport. Basketball is not only a game to play or a subject to learn. It can also be a form of exercise or physical training that enhances the physicality or a get-together where experiences, teachings and values are shared by one another in a group. Overall, playing basketball is one of the many good ways to improve the development of the physical, intellectual, social and spiritual aspects of a person, and the said development is based on the determination of the person to attain what he or she needs to learn.

In basketball, one needs skills and discipline to achieve his goals. Frequent practices, whether solo or in a group, develop the precision of abilities and accuracy of shots of a person. These developments are one of the many effects when playing the said sport. Many moves and tactics are formed when there are improvements in the techniques, which are useful for competitions and leagues. Also, there the ability to pass and shoot is the most important moves to learn for it can make a team win by points. Because of these powerful, tactical and amazing moves, one also tends to perspire and exercise his muscles, bones and reflexes.

The process of perspiration during the game is a form of exercise and it reduces unwanted weight in the body. In other words, another effect on playing basketball is the contribution to physical fitness. Like other sports, basketball burns many calories to get the stored energy in the body, and at the same time, it exercises the heart and lungs for faster blood circulation and better oxygen supply. Many body parts, like the limbs and trunk, are needed to function very well in basketball, and as they function, muscles and bones are in the move; making the muscles relax and contract in cycles, and the joints rotate and bend. These voluntary and involuntary movements in the body really contribute to one’s fitness, and in basketball, one often meets other players who are potential team mates and can be also potential friends.

Playing basketball also creates good and healthy relationships with other players, trainers, or people who believe in the player’s ability to play. Socializing is a good way to exercise friendship and it contributes to good teamwork and positive relationships inside and outside the court. Many players in the NBA and PBA have respect and trust for each other even if they are playing from opposing teams. One good example of this friendship is between Dirk Nowitzki and Steve Nash, where they became a great tandem for Dallas Mavericks, and Dirk’s a godfather to Steve’s son while Steve’s a godfather to Dirk’s daughter. There are many good outcomes of friendship and respect among others, and the active bonding in playing the game promotes values and lessons which can be applied for the future; with relation to basketball or in real-life situations.

The last among the primary effects of playing basketball is to provide positive values towards oneself and everyone. Basketball teaches us not only the techniques of dribbling and shooting or the complexity of plays offensively and defensively, but it also gives us the visualization of what we are and what we could be. Perseverance, dedication, teamwork and optimism are some of the values that we can achieve not only in basketball but also in any other games, and it can be also applied in real-life scenarios like in studies, relationships and in other interests. There are many more values to learn and effects to adapt in basketball and each one of them are a critical point for a person to develop in a positive and desirable way.

Life is like a basketball game; one needs to go one side of the court to make a goal, and then return to the other side to secure those goals from unwanted circumstances. One also needs to share what he has to others so they can get the job done together as one team. Playing basketball or any other sport is one way of creating a foundation of one’s character. Basketball has many effects that definitely affect us and we need to value those because once they are seen and felt, it will really change a person, depending on what he wants to be in any aspect. Life is a sport. It is amazing and everyone must value it for it will be the first and last for all of us.

SM Supermalls vs. Ayala Malls

Hanging out is one of the numerous activities that people like us Filipinos do at least thrice a week. We are living in a country where freedom of oneself is expressed by every Filipino in this nation. Deciding on what to do in everyday life include such choices like eating, relaxing, socializing and buying needs and wants which can be done inside malls like SM Supermalls and Ayala Malls. SM Supermalls are held by SM Prime Holdings, owned by Henry Sy while Ayala Malls are all held by Ayala Corporation, owned by the Zobel de Ayala family. The major differences between SM Supermalls and Ayala Malls are the features and its unique landmark, the cost of services and merchandises, and the special events and projects.

The two supermalls have different style on how it was built and each mall has unique features where they are known for. SM supermalls are built with almost the same blueprint; all have the “SM” logo outside, all have the same outside design, but only some have bridges because of having two separate buildings like in Sucat, Taytay and Bicutan. Some SM malls have unique features which other malls do not have like the large globe and an Olympic-sized skating rink in SM Mall of Asia, and a dome-shaped hall in SM City North EDSA. Every SM mall is an amazing place where one can enjoy the whole day doing everything he or she likes. Ayala Malls are different from SM Supermalls, where Ayala Malls are different from one another in terms of the looks, decorations and the landmarks they have. Like the wide leisure park in the middle of Glorietta malls and the balcony with the beauty and ambiance of nature on top of TriNoMa, each Ayala mall are built with classical themes and structures for everyone to enjoy their stay inside and outside.

Another difference between the two supermalls is the cost of services and merchandises. Being the mall with the easiest accessibility, every person’s experience is changed in a positive and better way as he or she enters SM malls. Having a wide variety of stores to go to and merchandises to buy, SM malls never fail to set up sales and discounts especially during holidays and year-ends, to see customers who are satisfied of having items that are paid at a cheaper price. Also at SM malls, restaurants and fast-food chains serve the best quality of foods they can prepare and sell it at an affordable price. Every day is a special day for the family at Ayala malls even if there are no celebrations to hold. Dining at Ayala Malls is a chance to enjoy small achievements coming from different scenarios and choices. Everything inside Ayala Malls are price-worthy enough for several reasons like personal needs, gifting purposes and many more ideas to choose from. At Ayala Malls, shopping is awesome and interesting.

A mall is not only a store where people go to buy their needs, relax and find recreation. It is also a big event venue where concerts and other major and minor activities are held, and an organization that creates projects not only for the shoppers but also for the less fortunate. Every week, several performers do their gigs at SM malls because of the accessibility and the large population of shoppers and mall goers. Concerts are also held in some SM Malls like at Mall of Asia and North EDSA. Aside from these events, SM malls follow a project made by SM Prime Holdings. It is called SM Cares and it is created to promote awareness for the environment and the community; to conserve all natural resources and to prioritize people who are definitely in need like PWD’s, special children, elderly and pregnant moms. Ayala Malls also have event handlers who provide shoppers with entertainment like setting up concerts and gigs. Like SM, Ayala Malls also have special projects and one of them is “U-First Priority Shopping”. It is a program to show the worth and prioritization of people who needs special attention. Each of them are given several advantages in using some facilities and benefits while they are inside every Ayala mall so they will feel welcome despite of their problems.

Every one of us has the freedom to choose where to go to have themselves a break from numerous activities from school or work. As the main differences between SM Supermalls and Ayala Malls are shown, it comes down to a personal choice; based on the time each person has, the amount of money he or she has to spend, and his or her own classification and meaning of enjoyment, relaxation and satisfaction. Therefore, it is important for everyone to decide how to spend the time and budget based on the quality of service provided by each mall, and to choose the best type of entertainment and leisure between the two supermalls for convenience, satisfaction and happiness.

List of References:
1. http://smsupermalls.com/smsupermalls/index.php?p=633
2. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SM_Supermalls
3. http://www.ayalamalls.com.ph/
4. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayala_Malls

How to Start Up a Band

Forming a band is a great way to exercise one’s talents in playing musical instruments for it can make a person or a group of music-lovers rich, famous and professional. Before a person can create or join a band, he or she needs to know the concept and importance of bands. A band is a group of musicians who can produce good sounds, and perform with style, passion and elegance using musical instruments. One of the most important aspects of having band mates is knowledge through experiences. It can be attained by practicing how to control such instruments in order to master all procedures and techniques, and to make all his or her performances almost perfect. Also, skills and attitude must be talked about because almost all disbands are caused by rude qualities and unexplainable method of playing. Before going into a new band, one must be prepared enough to face the problems in the future in order for the group to stay together.

Starting up a new band requires difficult and sacrificial steps in order for its foundation to be strong and for the group to last long. There are three stages of band forming and each is called the beginning, non-professional, and professional stage. In the beginning stage, one must choose an instrument that best fits him or her according to his or her skill and ability to play it. After choosing the desired instrument, he or she needs to find new members so that the group will be complete. Naming the band is best when all members have wide of choices by means of symbolism or abstract naming. Names should be catchy so that listeners will be attracted faster and easier to the music they play. Aside from naming the group, they should also pick several genres or the type of music they want to play so they will be in harmony when playing their piece. The final step in the beginning stage is to coming up with a band agreement. This contract will offer copyrights for each member for on what he can do with the name and ownership of songs, equipments and other things.

The second stage in forming a band is the “Non-Professional” stage, wherein the group must think and act as one solid band for the people to recognize them. First, their time should be organized so they will have the time for practices. This is a good way to master their skills to become great musicians. They should also start composing their own songs so that they would not rely on other bands’ songs and they will have the originality for their songs. Next in the list of what to do in the non-professional stage is to record their first single or demo which they can broadcast or upload on the internet for mass distribution. Another way for them to be discovered is to search for gigs around the city. Not only can they be discovered by customers inside bars and restaurants, but they can also earn money which they can use for the group. There are some bands that use posters and flyers to show that they are one band, and the posters can be effective although expensive. For a band to be called professional, technically, it should have a recording contract from a recording company which will produce their albums for recordings and distribution.

After the recording deal has been signed, the band has now entered the third and final stage of band forming called “Professional” stage. As a professional band, they should have regular gigs and mall tours. One way to make these possible is to create a mailing list, where they search for gigs, venues and occasions. Because of the many songs already recorded and distributed, the group must now be able to come up with music videos for the viewers to see the theme or meaning of the song and the beauty of acting by the people involved in the video and directing by the director they picked. Signing a label is the most important part for a professional because it will give him or her benefits like the copyright of songs and videos, band copyright, more record deals and concerts, among others. Lastly, they must look for their manager, accountant, roadies and other persons for the band because playing as a band is like business where assets pour in from album sales and shares, and expenses pour out because of travel costs, income for band employees, and other financial aids and expenses.

There are many instances when bands suddenly disappear. Some causes of disbands are redundancy and repetition of songs, conflicts about equal sharing of income and talent fees, and the most common reason, miscommunication among band mates and other personalities. Like Eraserheads, the four members formed a band so solid that no one ever believed they will disband and continue to play as of today. Although bands break up, some good deeds are discovered by each member like teamwork, friendship, happiness as a group, and solidity of oneself. Schedule and priorities are critical factors to consider when it comes to being famous. Each member must create and organize his schedule and he or she must know what his or her priorities are, so conflicts between the band and outside responsibility will be lessened or, at most, avoided. Even if the challenges get tough and the responsibilities of each member of the band become heavier, there are many options to choose from for the band to go with the flow as anything goes. They must also react and adapt to changes for them not to be left behind by time and the people, and not to be criticized too negatively over and over again. The most important tip to remember for a band to last long is to know the specialty of each member because it can contribute to the stability, loyalty and fidelity of their relationship to one another. Forming a band is cool especially when one is talented and friendly enough. If anybody wants his or her band to last merely for decades, he or she just needs to be what he or she is. Just rock out and the rest that one wants to achieve will follow.

Raimund Marasigan

Being at a young age and having such family interest, Raimund Emmanuel Parcon Marasigan began to like every genre of music he hears everyday he goes. He started to like music when he was 6, and he loved to turn on the radio just to enjoy the sound of art travelling into his ears. Because of his likeness and interest in music, he pushed through in learning to play different musical instruments even though he is studying. Together with his academic lessons, he also created songs of his own with basis from what he hears and thinks from his experiences, ideas and fascinations. As he continued to create amazing compositions and melodies, he thought of joining bands to apply what he has acquired from his lessons and his practices. He always finds a way to find a group because he can play any instrument a band needs to start up. Raimund joined a band from his high school days as a pianist but the group eventually disbanded due to time conflicts and study priorities. As he entered the University of the Philippines in 1988, he started to search for a new band. There he met Buddy Zabala and Marcus Adoro, and they formed a band named Curfew in 1989. Raimund was not contented with only one band so he searched again for another group. He was accepted as a sideline drummer in Sunday School and met Ely Buendia as the vocalist and guitarist of the same group. As he continued to play with his bands, he expected to face the consequences and challenges in the future because of putting his band playing as his top priority rather than studying seriously in his major field in UP.

One day, he saw Ely’s announcement around UP that he is in search of a new band so he signed up as a bassist. He didn’t expected that the three persons he knew from two separate bands will be together as one. As they met up in a studio, he was surprised because he will play together with the people he knew that can play very well, and assumed that their band will last long. In one of their practices, they noticed that their music was not good between Buddy and Raimund. The group decided for them to switch instruments, making Buddy as the bassist and Raimund as the drummer, and the rest was history. Raimund and the rest of the Eraserheads faced many challenges especially when no record industry wants to seal a deal for their music. His professor-friend helped them re-record and mixed better versions of their music, and they called the album “Pop-U!” They were given a three-year record deal by Sony BMG in 1992. In July 1993, his band started to record another album, their debut album, entitled “Ultraelectromagneticpop!” which contained many chart-topping songs composed by Raimund especially “Toyang” and “Ligaya”. He proposed to come up with another album that describes their lives after their smashing debut. Four songs in “Circus” became successive hits like “Alapaap” and “Magasin”; both of which are Marasigan’s compositions. The “Cutterpillow” album was released and turned gold before it even hit the record stores. The song “Ang Huling El Bimbo”, another composition of Raimund, was the very memorable song not only for the band but also for their fans because it topped the charts for three months. Also, with the music video, the song was picked “MTV Asia Viewer’s Choice” awardee. They received many awards for several albums, songs and music videos. Raimund was proud of it, thinking that he will not attain this dream if he didn’t pursue what he wants to do in his life. As Raimund continued to play for the band, he felt relief and joy for he has accomplished his dreams and successes that he never felt was coming.

After weeks of speculations and allegations, Eraserheads disbanded in 2002 because Ely left the band for unknown reasons. Raimund continued to play for the band and he introduced a new frontliner for a new band named “EHeads”. The band changed their name to “Cambio”, after Marcus Adoro left the group and two new members joined the same group. While the Eraserheads was famous before, Raimund made the band “Sandwich” which is famous for their songs with statements and symbolisms like “Sugod”, “Betamax” and “Manila”. He also joined Pedicab and Project1, and both bands became famous in the music world for its good songs and melodies. He also received several awards as a member of his groups for his performances, compositions, and music videos. Aside from singing and playing instruments, he is also a record producer for bands like Squid 9 and Sun Valley Crew, avoice actor in an animated series entitled “BECK: Mongolian Chop Squad”, a TV host on Myx and MTV Philippines, and a product endorser like in Coca-Cola, where he composed the song for the commercial.

Raimund Marasigan, with the breadth of his projects, is named one of the well-respected mainstays of the Filipino rock band scene as of today. After he started with the Eraserheads, he has produced more than a hundred songs and earned millions for his works of art. He also made many bands appear in the industry and helped them reach stardom. He continues to write songs for his bands and trains people who want to be a music icon. Despite having lots of works and gigs everyday, he never forgets his wife and children, who needs him for support and guidance towards happiness; his friends, who are always at his side to cheer whenever he has events and recordings; his mentors, who taught him more about his interests; and his fans, who never endingly support him as a great musician of all-time. Raimund Marasigan is a person who looks back from where he started, never thinks to work for himself, never forgets those who made his career possible, shares his talents with the people who aspire to be one like him someday, and thank God for he lived not only to play whatever he likes but also to make every person’s day.