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Skl I’m so disappointed right now 😭

As I’m writing this, ang dami pa ring Thomasians na stranded sa UST. Some are even preparing to stay overnight kasi wala na silang way makauwi. Imagine being stuck inside your university, worrying about food, where you’re gonna sleep, paano ka uuwi, etc. tapos paglabas mo naman, baha rin halos everywhere.

And honestly, ang frustrating lang kasi bakit ang late ng suspension?

It had already been raining since earlier in the morning. By the time the suspension was announced around noon, ang dami nang students na nasa campus. Marami nang bumiyahe papunta, marami nang nasa classes, and by then the flooding was already becoming a serious problem.

Like hello??? Students are NOT waterproof 😭

I know naging running joke na yung “college students are waterproof” dito, pero the more I think about it, the more I realize na parang coping mechanism na rin siya. We joke about students having to brave floods, typhoons, transportation problems, etc. kasi ano pa bang magagawa natin kundi tawanan na lang minsan?

Same with this whole idea of “Filipino resilience.”

Don’t get me wrong, I’m proud of how Filipinos help each other during disasters. Seeing students helping one another, sharing food, giving people places to stay, etc. is genuinely heartwarming.

Pero hanggang kailan natin gagawing requirement ang pagiging “resilient”?

Kasi honestly, minsan yung “resilience” feels like a convenient word we use to cope with things that shouldn’t have to be this difficult in the first place.

Hindi dapat kailangan maging “resilient” ng student kasi hindi maayos ang disaster preparedness.

Hindi dapat kailangan maging “resilient” kasi late ang response.

Hindi dapat kailangan maging “resilient” kasi hindi maayos ang flood control or transportation systems.

Hindi dapat normal na may mga estudyanteng stranded overnight sa university dahil hindi sila makauwi.

We shouldn’t have to constantly adapt to systems that fail us.

And this is why I genuinely hope everyone thinks carefully about who they vote for in the next elections.

PLEASE vote wisely. 😭

We need leaders who actually understand the struggles of ordinary Filipinos (lalo na students) and who are actually willing to DO something about them.

We need leaders who will work on disaster preparedness, flood control, transportation, emergency response, and all these things BEFORE people are already stranded and suffering.

Kasi guys, we deserve better than this.

We deserve a government where being safe isn’t something we have to earn by being “resilient.”

We deserve leaders who actually do their jobs.

And to everyone still stranded in UST tonight, I really hope you all get home safely. Please take care of each other. 🥺

Hindi kayo waterproof, mga beh. 😭

Sooo… kamusta kayo, fellow 3rd year MedBio? 😭 HAHAHAHA

Ang funny kasi sobrang biglaan nung announcement tonight.

Ask ko lang if may reason ba talaga kung bakit nagkaroon ng reshuffling ng blocks for 3rd year MedBio? May nangyari ba, like a cheating incident or something, that led to this decision? Or was it purely an administrative decision?

Genuinely curious lang since parang out of nowhere siyaaaa

Alam ko that ALAMAT has long been regarded as part of the P-pop “Holy Trinity” alongside SB19 and BINI. And when you look at SB19 and BINI now, their milestones, international recognition, brand power, it’s hard not to ask: when is it ALAMAT’s turn?

Because let’s be real, ALAMAT is one of the most unique groups in P-pop right now. When people talk about cultural advocacy in the genre, using Filipino languages, traditions, and identity, ALAMAT is usually the first name that comes up. That’s already a legacy in itself. Tracks like “Maharani” prove that they have both artistry and mainstream appeal.

I’ve been a Magiliw for years now, and I’ve seen the group and fandom grow. But at the same time… it’s frustrating because it feels like we’re stuck in a loop.

Every time ALAMAT trends or goes viral, the conversation is always the same:
> “They deserve more recognition.”
> “They should be bigger.”
> “Why aren’t they as successful yet?”

And then… nothing really changes.

It feels like they’re not fully reaching their potential, not because they lack talent, but because something isn’t clicking behind the scenes.

There are probably multiple factors at play:
- Promotion & management: It sometimes feels inconsistent. There are strong releases, but the follow-through doesn’t match.
- Lingering controversies/issues: Whether people want to admit it or not, past issues involving members may have affected public perception, especially since some of them didn’t feel fully addressed.
- Momentum loss: Even when they gain attention, it doesn’t always translate into sustained growth.

Take Destino (their recent EP) as an example. The music was solid, the concept was strong, and the artistry was there. It had all the ingredients to really push them forward. But because promotions felt inconsistent, the hype didn’t last, and sayang talaga.

At this point, it honestly feels like a cycle:

1. ALAMAT releases something great
2. People praise them and say they deserve more
3. A bit of buzz happens
4. Then things plateau again

Repeat.

And that’s what makes it frustrating as a fan. You can clearly see the talent, the vision, the potential, but the growth doesn’t match it.

I’m not saying they won’t make it. They still can. But if this cycle keeps repeating, it’s hard not to worry that they’ll never fully reach the level they’re capable of.

Sayang, because ALAMAT could be so much bigger than they are now.