Arctic bear

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COMMUNICATION ARTS 200a

Arctic bear

KIM BENJAMIN ESTRELLADO LICERIO

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts
College of Arts and Sciences
University of the Philippines Los Baños

May 2016
This practicum manuscript attached hereto, entitled ARCTIC BEAR
submitted by Kim Benjamin E. Licerio, in partial fulfillment of
the requirements in Communication Arts 200a for the degree of
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts (Major in Speech
Communication) is hereby accepted.

Dr. Leonora M. Fajutagana
Academic Adviser
Department of Humanities
Date: ________________

Dr. Leonora M. Fajutagana
Chair
Department of Humanities
Date: ________________

Dr. Felino P. Lansigan
Dean
College of Arts and Sciences
Date: ________________
Table of contents

I. Acknowledgements……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 1
II. Profile……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3
III. First Thoughts…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 7
IV. First Campaign: Operation No Complaints
a. Company Profile: Creativoices Productions Inc.……………… 13
b. Pre-mission Thoughts…………………………………………………………………………………… 14
c. Lessons Learned………………………………………………………………………………………………… 24
V. Second Campaign: Operation Big Leagues
a. Company Profile: Bases Conversion and Development
Authority………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 28
b. Pre-mission Thoughts…………………………………………………………………………………… 29
c. Lessons Learned………………………………………………………………………………………………… 37
VI. Third Campaign: Operation Tight Spot
a. Company Profile: Tanghalang-UPLB Samasining……………………… 41
b. Pre-mission Thoughts…………………………………………………………………………………… 42
c. Lessons Learned………………………………………………………………………………………………… 49
VII. Recommendations
a. To the Department of Humanities and BACA curriculum… 51
b. Advices to BACA Students………………………………………………………………………… 53
VIII. Appendices
a. Appendix A: Creativoices Productions Inc. ………………………… 54
b. Appendix B: Bases Conversion and Development
Authority……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………79
c. Appendix C: Tanghalang-UPLB Samasining…………………………………… 92
Acknowledgements
First of all, I would like to thank my Commander-in-chief,
my God, and my Lord, Jesus Christ. Nothing in this world would
describe the goodness and grace you have bestowed in my life.
Truly, as said in Lamentations 3:22 & 23, “It is of the LORD's
mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail
not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.” All

glory and praise belongs to You.
Daddy and Mommy, thank you for the sacrifices you had done
for our family. Thank you for your love, and thank you for
training me not only to be a good person, but also to be a Godly
one. You both are my heroes.
Ate Katz, Ate Kristine, Ate Karissa, thank you for the
fights we had and the memories we shared—both happy and sad.
Along with mom and dad, you are the best supporters I ever had.
Mikaela Kris, thank you for coming into our family and
bringing us joy.
To my friends, I am not going to mention your names here,
but you know who you are. If you think we are friends, then this
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applies to you (haha). Thank you for the good times as well as
the bad times.
Marinay family, you are like my second family in Los Baños.
Thank you for letting me stay in your house whenever I needed
to. I really appreciate the kindness you had shown me.
Lastly, to Professor Leonora Fajutagana, thank you being a
good adviser to me. Though we have known each other only for a
short time, you are there to guide me in my academic life.

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Profile

CODENAME: Arctic Bear
NAME: Kim Benjamin E. Licerio
LOCATION: San Pedro, Laguna
AGE: 20
PLACE OF BIRTH: Calamba, Laguna
SEX: Male
HEIGHT: 5’9’’
WEIGHT: 156 pounds
BUILD: Slender
HAIR: Black
Eyes: Brown
COMPLEXION: Light Brown
RACE: Asian
NATIONALITY: Filipino

BACKGROUND INFO:
A tech specialist. That is how his family and friends view
him. For them, he is the one to go to whenever they have
problems with their laptops, cellphones, and everything related
to technology. He likes to read articles about smartphones and
computers. A lot of people ask him why he took up BA
Communication Arts as a degree in college instead of BS Computer
Science or BS Information Technology. His answer is that it is
good to learn new things and expand the horizon of his
knowledge.
A son, a brother, and an uncle. These are some of the roles
he plays. He grew up in a family of modest means, and he is
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blessed with a loving father, mother, and siblings. All of his
siblings are female that is why while growing up, he was
sometimes viewed by other people as effeminate. This view was
highlighted more especially when his father went abroad for
work. However, instead of taking it seriously, he made fun of
it. He laughs every time he thinks that even their dogs at home
are all females. His sister’s child is also a female. All his
life, he is surrounded more by females, but that is not an issue
for him. He decides that he will be the man of the house
especially when his father is away.
A friend. He values friendship so much. He cannot imagine
what his life will be without friends. He is fascinated with the
kind of friendship polar bears develop with other bears. That
was the reason why he chose his codename, Arctic Bear.
His name is Kim Benjamin E. Licerio.
In the noon of the first day of July 1995, a boy was born
in Calamba, Laguna. He is the youngest child of Rolando D.
Licerio and Rodora E. Licerio. He grew up in a Christian family.
When he was young, he was brought to the church every Sunday
wherein he was taught of Biblical lessons and principles. He was
also enrolled in a Christian school, and there he was taught not
only of academic things but also of spiritual things. Everywhere
he went the Bible was being taught—at home, at school, and at
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church. Those institutions made him a good person, and he
thought that being good was enough. Until one day, he realized
that it was not.
On May 6, 2004, a third-grader was sitting in a clothes bin
when suddenly he thought of something. What will happen to him
after he dies? Where will he go? Those questions bothered him
terribly. The boy knew that the Commander of one’s life should
be the Lord Jesus Christ as it was taught at the church, at
school, and at home. Also, he was aware that his parents and
siblings already allowed Jesus Christ to be the Commander of
their lives. With this in his mind, he asked his eldest sister
to explain to him God’s simple plan of salvation. That moment,
he surrendered his own will and let Jesus Christ be the
Commander of his life; he was enlisted in the service and he
became a soldier of Jesus Christ. After that day, he became
active in the service for his Commander.
In his high school days, he took part in certain church
ministries. Every Thursday, together with other church members,
he went out and shared to other people the same message he
received that day when he got enlisted in the army of his
Commander. He became a part of the church rondalla wherein he
played octavina during Sundays. This had been almost his life in
his high school years. Then, the day he would be leaving high
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school came. He graduated as the valedictorian which made him
and his family happy. However, this happiness was replaced by
fear as he was about to enter a new battlefield—college.
This field had always been challenging for him. He had a
hard time adapting in the beginning as he was put in an
unfamiliar territory with different faces and a new culture.
Knowing that his Commander would not leave him alone in this
battlefield, he had been fighting with all his might until the
day he would be able to report back to his Commander and say,
“Mission accomplished, Sir.”

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First Thoughts
College. I had been in this mission for almost four years,
and until now, I am still alive and kicking. I had gone through
troubles and hardships and had faced opponents, but I survived
and conquered them all.
I still remember clearly the first time I had been in this
combat zone. I was like a ship sailing in uncharted waters. I
did not know if I was going to pass my subjects or if I was
going to have friends. But, I had no choice as this was the
assignment my Commander had given me. I had to adapt and
continue battling. So I did.
As time went on, I was able to accomplish things
comfortably. I passed all my subjects, and I got good grades.
Until this moment I have not failed one. Also, I now have
friends I can trust. They are not many, but I know I can count
on them whenever I have problems. They are my comrades, and we
always got each other’s back.
Countless enemies I had fought, or so I thought; I realized
that this battleground I am in is more like a training ground
wherein I can hone my skills and learn new things. This place
had brought me challenges and hardships I could not even imagine
back then.
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