NEWS | ‘Most Memorable Yet’: JFINEX-PUP General Assembly hits the loudest Scream

Three years after a hiatus of onsite gatherings, the JFINEX PUP held its first in-person General Assembly at PUP Theater, January 22, bringing refreshment and revitalization amidst scholarly work. 

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Three years after a hiatus of onsite gatherings, the JFINEX PUP held its first in-person General Assembly at PUP Theater, January 22, bringing refreshment and revitalization amidst scholarly work. 

The General Assembly, formally known as the year-end assembly, is a department’s promising annual event that provides entertainment while promoting a good cause. Carrying the theme “Heart of FM City: Stardust of Haven General Assembly" made the crowd stand in the heavenly body, grooving to some moves; electrifying bands, thrilling games, and dynamic performances truly made it a haven. 

 

'Project Eldearly: Mula Sa’yo, Para kina Lola’t Lolo.’ is titled as this year’s beneficiary, following the compass of community impacts. This purposeful giving is to extend a hand on the welfare of elderly residents of Hospicio de San Jose, located at Ayala Bridge, Quiapo, San Miguel, Manila—an age care community for the elderly seeking a solemn and active living in their golden era. 

In the detailed succession of the assembly, the masters of ceremony, hosts Pauline and Daryl, introduced the court serenity of JFINEX-Elite singers. A foreword is given by the JFINEX-President, Mark Christian Santos. The project's notion is to provide an ecstatic break in the midst of scholarly activities and to expand the student’s kindness on the chosen foundation. The adjustment and transition to traditional classes, we can now count on more social summits, he added.  

 

Along the fun, the JFINEX Officers staged a play that it becomes crowd-raiser. Chilled classic puts the light on wes anderson style. And as marketing segment puts the hold on the Last Man Standing, Aira Faye R. Galarde and Julla Angeli J. Gerodias revamp different marketing show. Crowd gets louder with the first guest performer, Satellite Daydream, an Alternative/Indie Rock ensemble. They perform their hit songs, 'Minamahal Kita' and 'Denisse,' putting the room in overwhelming musical love. 

In judicious and self depriving society, Ms. Marie Thalia, who is a college lecturer, an active volunteer for youth mental health, and guidance advocate at Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela was the guest speaker as she initiates the studentry-character most likely encountered ,’ 𝑨𝒎 𝑰 𝑩𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒆𝒅 𝑶𝒖𝒕 𝒐𝒓 𝑨𝒎 𝑰 𝑳𝒂𝒛𝒚?” talk. “Invalidating words turns off our day”. “In  Fast phase world of being productive, we are number one invalidators of ourselves”. In unrealistic pursuit  of perfection, keeping up in overconsuming daily grind, resulting in becoming the harshest critics of ourselves. However she reminds, “Lazy as character issue ay iiwas at iiwas sa responsibility. [Lazy as character issue would always prevail from responsibility].  For burnout, “In productivity – we tend to think dapat efficient tayo, [dapat] perfect, a pessimist view of the world.”  

 

Giving the time and bottom rock pressured, being kind to ourselves, see beyond the difficulties and be on socially open atmosphere spearheaded a wider perspective, which allows us comprehend our situation positively. At the end, mental consultation should be normalize, in any case, yes, everyone, especially you can recover from it. 

 

The audience boiled the thrill as they shown support announcing winners from different category. Here they are: 

▪︎ Asteroid City Snapshot 

》 TEAM VESTA  

Members:  

1. Lyrah Mae Sancha 4-4 

2. Jerielle Anne R. Agno 4-4 

3. Beverly Rose Amarante 4-4 

4. Crislyn Shane Pilon 4-4 

5. Jhoanna Morales 4-4 

6. Mark Ryan Cristobal 4-4 

7 John Lawrence Betorico 4-4 

8. Joner Rom Mariano 4-4 

9. Gerine S. Manalo 4-10s 

10. Eipryl Santiago 4-10s 

 

▪︎ Capturing Perseverance Through The Lens 

》 Team Vesta (Rhouzen Villanueva; 4-10s) 

》 Team Pallas (Eldia M. Danao; 2-7s) 

》 Team Ceres (Maricar Beltran; 2-4) 

》 Team Juno (Bart Patrick J. Familar; 1-5)  

 

▪︎ WOOFinance PAWshion Show  

》 Team Ceres  

    - Sophia Bridget Clemente (2-4)  

    - Pet Name: Jinkee  

 

▪︎ BEST TEAM  

》 Team Ceres  

 

▪︎ BEST SECTION  

》 BSBA-FM 2-7s  

 

▪︎ BEST TEAM LEADER  

》 Team Ceres  

    - Kyle Metzger B. Genolaga (2-4)  

 

▪︎ BEST ASSISTANT TEAM LEADER  

》 Team Pallas  

    - Juliana Marie S. Angeles (2-7s)  

 

▪︎ BEST IN COSTUME 

》 Jenela L. Ampong (2-7s) 

 

There’s strength in music and Janey Tearjerky’s synergy hopped another turnover hits as second guest performer surprise the audience. Janey Tearjerky, a 6-piece indie band originating form cavite and laguna, “Team Iyakin” as known for character holds a fresh-favorite as they perform “Dyan Ka Magaling”, “Mixed Signals”, an originals. Everyone’s awe wrecking the rhythm, beating out the heart, volleying energy off each other – a glowing spotlight as crowd sync in a flashlight wave.  

 

After the closing remarks, extended heartfelt appreciation to sponsors, partners, JFINEX officers, professors, and everyone who played a role in making this event possible. The project's strength and feasibility are reliant on ongoing donations and sincere considerations as to make this event once again memorable.