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By: A Mom and More

A Mom and More — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:10:29 +0000

Den,

I agree. People can find other avenues to creatively yet forcefully express their sentiments of protest and discontent without having to strip. I hope that UP students would realize this soon since they often set the pace ad the example for other students from other schools to follow.

By: Den Relojo

Den Relojo — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 09:46:50 +0000

Let me make it clear: I am not from UP ( I am from New Era University) but I have seen Oblation Run for like four or five times. I’ve also seen PUP’s explicit imitation: Pylon Run. FEU and UE have their own version as well which they tag as U-Belt Oblation Run (I’ve seen this one too.).There are other schools who are so pathetic to mimic this tradition (Bulacan Sate University, Our Lady of Fatima University, Lyceum of Batangas, University of Eastern Philippines) . All of which are not really a form of protest. It’s more of a freak show. It’s streaking. Students gather at Plama Hall not to be part of any protest but to see dicks. There are a score of ways to protest without stripping one’s clothes. Exhibitionism and protest are arguably two different things. And sometimes people are far from being objective.

By: Den Relojo

Den Relojo — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 09:46:34 +0000

By: amomandmore

amomandmore — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 07:36:05 +0000

Rach,

After I’ve seen this year’s oblation run, unless I have to, I don’t think I’ll have much drive to see it again. There are other more fitting ways to express dissent than the run.

A blessed New Year to you and your family Rach!

By: Rach (Heart of Rachel)

Rach (Heart of Rachel) — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 17:43:27 +0000

I’ve never witnessed an actual UP Oblation Run. Must be quite an experience.

Thanks for visiting my blog. I wish you and your family a beautiful Christmas. God bless.

By: amomandmore

amomandmore — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 16:01:17 +0000

Vicky,

Indeed, UP has taught us to be brave to stand up for our ideals and courageous to face consequences of our actions — whether for a group objective or a personal dream. UP grads have also been conditioned/trained to go beyond themselves and work for others even if this would sometimes mean going against the flow of things; thus. making their lives difficult.
But through the trials, while we may not be always successful, we always emerge wiser and better for the next test. From Ariel’s stories, I know that you’ve been through lots of challenges overseas and you’ve weathered them all to be what you are now. Yes, thanks to UP for producing the kind of breed that we are … worthy of oblation.

Hope to see you soon. Let me know when.

By: vicky

vicky — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 21:09:48 +0000

In those days of studying in UP i did not partake much with the activism due to family pressures to finish schooling in manila, get a job and help the rest of the family…when i immigrated overseas though, I was confronted with prejudices associated with having a brown skin,asian, a solo mother, female, matured and being married to a ‘white’ man. I’ve always held myself with pride, thanks to the ’spirit of oblation’- the value of courage/being open to all opportunities/helping other filipinas with some of their plight - I’ve always fought for equality and respect and have voiced out my cause verbally and in writing- even wrote and sought audience with a parliamentarian re. a decision that was later overturned - sometimes my kids used to be embarrassed as I am always in the frontline of parents events- imagine a diminutive filipina leading ‘white-blonde-tall-english speaking’ mothers in fund raising activities. sometimes I thought that my being asian-brown-non-english speaking background is quite an advantage in getting what i wanted …sometimes…still am so proud to be a u.p. grad

but i agree with you- if you those who participated in that rally should not be ashamed to show their faces..COURAGE- is one of the values that the Oblation symbolises that i consider really important to have..courage in the right place of course..regards alice- will be in the phils in the new year but will be spending most times in Baguio. you must be very proud of aon and aei-

By: amomandmore

amomandmore — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 06:37:19 +0000

Noemi, Yes, in 1977, when we were in 3rd-4th year at UP, I think 2 fratmen streaked to protest the banning by martial law authorities of the film “Hubad na Bayani”. The dissent themes have changed from year to year with the same parade of nakedness used as mode of expression. I just hope that in the future, the real spirit of the Oblation (its valor and selflessness) surfaces out once more.

By: noemi

noemi — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 05:08:40 +0000

My daughter couldn’t find a companion to watch it so I volunteered. She said “mom that’s so awkward”. she ended up not watching it at all. I remember in the late seventies an APO streaked in the campus.