Monday, January 8, 2024

Exploring Quiapo's Timeless Heritage: A Journey through Culture and History


 Step into the rich tapestry of Quiapo's history with the Special Quiapo Heritage Walk on January 6, 2024. Renacimiento Manila and Kapitbahayan sa Kalye Bautista atbp. Lugar, Inc. - KKB led this eye-opening event, marking a milestone in Quiapo Heritage Appreciation Month.



Wandering through serene streets and vibrant commercial areas, participants discovered the district's grand old houses and felt the energy of devotees preparing for the upcoming "Traslacion" procession on January 9. The absence of street vendors hinted at meticulous preparations for the religious spectacle.



Beyond architectural wonders, the walk unraveled Quiapo's cultural essence, connecting the past to the present. Participants immersed themselves in the district's stories, witnessing a dynamic and timeless narrative unfold with each step.



More than a celebration of structures, the event paid homage to Quiapo's traditions and stories, showcasing it as a cultural gem. It was a testament to a community preserving its heritage and sharing it with future generations.



In this intersection of past and present, the Special Quiapo Heritage Walk became a living tribute to cultural preservation. As Quiapo Heritage Appreciation Month continued, the event reminded everyone of the importance of safeguarding this historical legacy for the future.


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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Communities helping communities


The Philippines is known to celebrate a long Christmas season annually. Local companies even include in their business calendars a portion for Christmas break every December. Christmas is a time to remember the birth of Christ and to share values of love. Love is expressed in many ways through quality time, acts of service, words of appreciation, and material gifts that usually are accompanied with symbols and meanings. For many communities, extra resources they have are also imparted to benefit lesser privileged communities during this season.

In 2014, a group of friends wanted to reach out and share a little of what they have through Kapitbahayan sa Kalye Bautista at iba Pang Lugar which formed the now called "Mahal" Project. "Mahal" is a Filipino word which means love. During that year, the group has also been conducting a travel walk program called the Lakbay Lakaran as a campaign to raise awareness about cultural heritage. Funds raised were allocated for the Mahal Project that benefits a partner community to get to know their cultural heritage.

Here are tips about the Mahal Project.

Communities helping communities

For every earning from the campaign activities, selected communities get the chance to experience a similar cultural awareness program accompanied by enthusiastic volunteers as a shared memory of giving and exchanges.

It is a chance to share awareness to others and give love about our surroundings, and cultural heritage.

Mahal Project

Selected partner communities are accompanied for half a day to visit national landmarks and learn about local and traditional cuisine, with a take-home souvenir of gifts from sponsors and partner communities advocating and supporting a similar cause.

1. Planning
For every activity it is beneficial and convenient to all to plan ahead and confirm the details before proceeding.

1.1. Partner communities
Choose a partner community that are less privileged what your group has, in this case, the group has been blessed through travel walks and imparted similar values. This can be scholars or students with lesser resources, or selected poor families recommended by your local barangay. 15 people is good to fit one jeepney.

1.2. Program or Itinerary
Decide on a date and time where everyone can participate. This can be a half-day activity in less than four (4) hours. Start with the area where the partner communities are familiar and find places to visit and eat within two (2) kilometers radius. The starting point can be the school for student communities or the barangay hall for government-recommended families.

1.3. Gifts of Love
An extra can be having souvenirs to take-home on travels. This experience and memory can be shared through gifts. Since the occasion usually falls near the Christmas season, gifts can be Noche Buena packages for families, or school stationery set with writing or study materials for students, if not groceries or souvenirs from the places visited. If resources allow, this extra can be possible by raising funds or seeking partners interested to participate through material donations. Depending on the packages, a good Noche Buena or stationery set can cost Php 200 - Php 600. Noche Buena means good night, and a dinner is celebrated with the gathering of families during Christmas Eve or the night before Christmas Day. One way to manage and allocate goods is to count by set, for instance, one set costs a certain amount and plan the event depending on the gathered set.

2. Being there with Volunteer Buddies
Support the organizer by being there once you confirm attendance and follow along the program and itinerary. Greet with a smile and enjoy the occasion. Maybe you have not visited the place or you wanted to visit the place again with another party.

3. Documentation
Keep memories documented with photos and a short description (150-300 words) of the activity. Groups can invite friends who like to take photos or write a newsletter to be shared to the partner community. Some people who like to blog can be invited. The photo can be at least a group photo of all participants. For privacy concerns, be sure to ask the consent of the parties before sharing the photos especially if your relationship is not yet close enough.

Here is a rough sample:
A group of five (5) friends made a poster to raise funds for the Mahal project to benefit five (5) selected families recommended by the local barangay. The poster indicates: Mahal project on November 30, 2022 (a local holiday) from 9AM to 1PM to visit the Luneta Park, National Museum, and eat at a local panciteria. The group is to raise Php 600 per NOche Buena Package for five (5) families, for a total of Php Php 3,000. Meals and transportation for 10 participants cost around Php 2,500. Friends donated the amount, provided added gifts, and transportation to lessen expenses. The day was enjoyed by all and the photo with description was framed and hung in the office of the barangay hall. Everyone was invited to visit the barangay hall occasionally.

Did you like this feature article? Send your comments and suggestions by emailing to kapitbahayansakalyebautista@gmail.com. This article falls under the private, public, and community partnership section.

 

Monday, April 11, 2022

2022 Dream House Days Simulation Game Journal


 A free form poetry inspired by digital games

By Abigail Ko

April 2022

 

Background and Rationale

 

The 2000s millennium gave access to computer games

On a portable square grey device for software games,

The playstation, desktop and android phones games

Landing on the archipelago in the eastern pacific

 

A ten year old girl diligent in studies from childhood

Found interest in simulation games with favorites:

On playstation game device with circular flat disc as game cassettes

Silicon wiring for remote controllers shaped for palm grabs

Directional buttons on the left hand – up, down, left, right

letter buttons on the right hand – A, B, C, D.

 

Harvest Moon Back to Nature for farming, finding love,

attending festivals, and exploring seasonal finds in the estate.

In the persona of a silent boy in blue clothing and reverse-worn cap

Adventures in the Mineral Town counting values.

Crops, animals, products, recipes, ores, people, events, and stories.

 

On desktop computers compatible on Microsoft Windows

Sim Theme Park converting an empty lot to a place of fun

Playing as the persona of a contractor with a hard hat on

Doing construction of rides and management of a digital amusement park

 

Planning pathway pavement materials and plant decors,

Rollercoaster, race tracks, ice cream and burger stand

To make game money and build all attraction types

Achieve visitor population and satisfaction

Invest in research lab for shop upgrade and sideshows

 

Careful for the upkeep and maintenance

Managing staff, mechanics and cleaners

Clearing ride breakdown, smelly toilet,

And vomit scatter from the visitor back from a crazy coaster ride!

A plus to try out the first-person view simulation!

 

The Sims 2 on playstation 2 was about challenges in each life phase

Level one, two, three, steps for independence as an adult

Under a starting budget of 20,000 Simoleans currency money

Starting with a dude in a one-bedroom house

Access to the telephone with first contact to call Mom

Finding jobs on the newspaper or computer if can afford

Learning skills from books on the book shelves

Interacting with neighbors visiting to give warm welcome

Cooking your first meal with the kitchen essentials,

Refrigerator, stove, counter, and sink.

Finding love from friendly to romantic interactions

Raising ranks from job through career levels

Earning social relation eventually finding one for marriage

Earning money to buy furniture and accessories for the dream home.

 

Theme Hospital where the player is the company director

Running the hospital with multiple objectives

To attend to visitors and have cure success rate

To raise the dollar value and reputation of the hospital

And to keep a positive bank balance

Building room arrangements and hiring staff

Doctors, nurse, janitor, and receptionist

Diagnostic, treatment, clinic, and facilities.

Difficulty increased as each game level is accomplished

Catching on new medical facilities,

Managing salaries, rest time, and professional training,

And occasions on earthquake, plaques, and VIPs.

 

The Sims on desktop customizing a player

Living in a house with neighbors

Selecting clothing from hair to shoes

Design room arrangements

Selecting furniture and decorations

A free play to explore the house, work, and relationship.

A kiss would produce a baby in a bassinet

A game series with expansion packs

Series 1 to 4, packages for dates, vacations, and family.

Beautify the home, get promoted, and get married.

 

Star Dew Valley for lovers of Harvest Moon,

The moon becomes a star in the game title.

Plant and harvest crops, tend the ranch animals

Explore the town, meet people, and keep collectibles.

A path for the community center or the modern Jojamart.

To choose big-town improvement events and small business wins

For the daily grocery store and seasonal crops and fishes

To choose industrial repairs for transport and borders

Making the goods accessible through vending machines

Convert the community center into a packaged goods warehouse

Convert the modern supermarket to a modern theater

The path for the green thumb or the technology savvy.

 

The Sims series as a home-based computer past time,

Ability and consciousness developed

Through play, practice, exposure, and experience

Noticing and observing, naturally internalizing the idea

Style, materials, space interrelations, design purpose,

User profile, behavior, and activities

To fit spaces in the rooms and walls.

 

To address little aspirations and goals for the Sim characters

Their digital lives and achievements for the record,

Step-by-step process, little tasks to accomplish bigger goals,

On occasion of objective misfit prompts of a higher analytic sense,

Features, tangible items furniture and meals,

And intangible items mood, relationship, skills,

Have numerical values and corresponding categorization.

 

Inspiration for the pursuit of a career for

Arts, architecture, strategy, and simulation.

Knowing professionals responsible for

The elements of a house design

Lighting, walls, doors, and windows.

Division of tasks in a process start to next

For roles and responsibilities in a group work.

 

Statement of the Problem

 

On a Sunday morning of the pandemic COVID-19

A yearning for games played at social isolation

A throwback of memories from past game favorites

Themes on simulation, role-playing, and strategy

For development of house building rooms

Veering away from city, park, farm, and sim behavior play.

 

A quick browse on the most accessible search engine,

Mr. Google answers with a list of results

The 15 best simulation games for Android

By Hindy-J written on 2021 of August

 

From an independent publication –

Android Authority website dedicated to

the world’s most widely used operation system

For technology enthusiast, industry professionals,

savvy millennials and lover of mobile technology

 

Number 7 is Kairosoft games a game about house

Called Dream House Days developed in 2013

By a game development company from Japan

The land popular for distinct animation styles

 

Purpose and Objective

 

From an empty lot and a starting budget

To study building management

The vision, mission, and ultimate goals

How to be accomplished

Having tenants able to pay and happy

Tenant jobs, hobby, love life, family life,

Furniture, tools, and pets,

Clothing, accessory, and gifts for personality traits

Socio-economic aspirations.

Earning money and earning market ranks

Positioning and competition by classification

Within the 21 game years

 

Related Literature

 

The typical Japanese house as seen on animation for teens

Foyer area after the entrance for shoes changing

The smart toilet and the rectangular bathtub

Low round wooden table with cusion seats for kneeling

Sofa set with chair arms at the opposite sides of

A rectangular wooden frame table with glass surface

Analog TV and short electric stand fan

Yellow rug, wall calendar, wall clock, flower vase, and telephone

Compact kitchen and cupboard.

 

Home technology and appliances

Refrigerator, microwave oven,

Washer-dryer, exercise bike

Flooring types – cushion, tatami, tile, and kitchen orange

 

Space planning consideration for architectural design

The upkeep and maintenance of

Furniture, fixture, and equipment

Such as bookcases, plants, bathroom, and bed

Aiming for high value rent and comfort level

for high end market, tenant quality, population and diversity of hobbies

Balancing maximum space and minimal upkeep ratio

 

Going out to work, school, grocery, or just on a date

Sit by the wooden bench with a neighbor or book to read

Grab a drink or chips on vending machines, and

Garbage rooms with pushcart, mop and pail on a side

Furniture, amenities, and facilities for common areas

 

The profile of the tenant building project

Ensuring tenant occupancy and interior design

Room arrangement and furniture purchasing

Delivering and unboxing inside the room

Placing advertisements through newspaper and agents

local, students, and adults,

Special ticket fee for comedian tenants

Recruitment on weekends, Rent collection by season

Spring, summer, autumn, winter

 

Researching for new items, upgrades, and permits

To encourage new hobbies and increase comfort

Permit occupancy for double tenant, child, and pets

Giving love advice to tenant wanting marriage,

A partner, a gift, and venue

Giving life advice to students and employees

To overcome hurdles in levels like a sports marathon

Job passes for the newly graduates, job seekers, or career shifters

 

Tenant can find jobs from a diverse selection

Office worker, apparel clerk, stage actor,

tour guide, tutor, journalist,

Discovering new careers by tenants themselves,

Food server, pastry chef, 3-star chef,

doctor, teacher, engineer, and many more

 

Social status with titles help increase income

Strategy options one, two, three, and four

Having 100 friends, being head of the class as student

Happily married, and high rank in the work place

A tenant becoming president and CEO

Is the talk of the town for market ranking

 

The True Challenge

 

Challenges for building expansion

To arrange for bigger room sizes

Costing and budgeting

Maintaining high rent with low upkeep

Diversity of hobbies with room elements

Income from job placement and aspiration

Retiring tenants with enough income and social rank.

 

The Dream House Days played on mobile phone on year 2022

Cuteness of character movements and dialogue balloons

Neighbors playing love interest,

Stimulating players intellect from the challenge

Of tenant occupancy to raising money for upgrades.

Data reference from the building info and trophy collection.

 

Conclusion

 

The game design as expression and reflection of a lifestyle.

The eastern pacific girl grows up reminiscing the joys and fun of life.

The values that influenced her social and cultural heritage.

A mixed emotions of tears of the eyes and warmth of the heart.

On occasions sit back and relax to play your favorite games,

Share the joy and learning with family, friends, and neighbors!

 

Curious from the excitement of the game

A check with the website of Kairo Park

Introduces more variety of simulation games

Convenience stores, hot spring story, the ramen sensei,

The sushi spinnery, station manager, the manga works,

Cafeteria nipponica, anime studio story, and many more

A past time to have a break and appreciate

adorable game design at the convenience of your mobile phone.

 

 

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