‎                                                                 "Sabayang Bigkas"

           Every section is busy rehearsing their own interpretation towards the piece entitled "Wikang Filipino: Susi sa Pagkakaisa't Pag-unlad ng Pilipino". This piece was chose by the organizers of the Filipino Month. Every student awaits the day of the competition of "Sabayang Bigkas". Me, being part of the participants in MCT-12 witnessed the pressure occured in our everyday practice. In spite of our hectic schedule, we assured that we have an alloted time towards the preparation of the said event.

          Different ideas and opinions occured as the practice goes on. Of course, arguments cannot be avoided at this time. That's why we need somebody to lead us. We asked Ms. Beltran to teach us and she accepted it. Because of her, little by little we had completed the piece. We combined all the things that we know about "Sabayang Bigkas" head by Wency, our classmate and arranged it properly so that the flow of what we have done will become smooth. We put manila paper or a newspaper in the glass part of our room so that the other section won't see us practicing. I think every section also feel the same pressure that we felt.

         A strong relationship evolve due to our practices. We as MCT-12, became more intact. Our rehearsals serve as our bonding time. The reason behind it is that we are happy with what we are doing. We agreed on one thing. Winning is just our second priority. The day of our performance came. A mix of feelings occured. We were nervous and excited but we always remember that we are performing because we enjoy it. When its over, we think that we did the right thing.

          The other contestants have beautiful and colorful costumes and props. They execute the piece very well. Because of these, we don't expect that we will win. We already accept that we're going to take midterm exam in Filipino. This is our deal with Sir Tykes. If we win, we are exempted but if not, we'll take the risk. We were so shocked when they call out our section. We jumped out of our sits and run wild into the front to get our award. We really didn't expect this!

          You know, I learned something from this experience. Even if you exerted a great effort, it is nothing without passion and as a group, you have to think and move as one.