Essence of Christmas

          Cool breeze......... Lanterns and Christmas lights on the streets. Christmas trees. When we feel or see those things, it only means that Christmas is near.
          Christmas......... When I heard this word, it reminds me the birth-date of our savior Jesus  Christ. At this point, everyone seems to be excited on that day. There's an essence of celebrating Christmas.
          First is love. We need to love our neighbors whole heart as we love ourselves. Forgive those who have sinned against you. If God can forgive, why people can't? Forget their sins and start a happy memories with them. Everybody deserves a second and last chance. Lower your pride.
          Second is the essence of giving. We have a quotation, " share your blessings." Did you know that giving is more blissful than receiving? Well, that's the meaning of this quotation, "it is more blessed to give than to receive." If we had that grace, share it with other people that are in need. Don't be greedy.
          The essence of Christmas are loving others, forgiving and forgetting and giving. We must have this essence to feel the happiness of celebrating Christmas. 

Climate Change

          Different areas on earth have different climates. If you have been to other places in the Philippines, you may have noticed a similarity in the weather over an extended period of time. This weather is due to the location of the Philippines. The Philippines is in the tropical zone close to the equator. Hence, it receives direct rays from the sun, This produces a warm climate. Areas far from the equator have cooler climates.

          Can climate change? Scientists claimed that the climate of the earth thousands of years ago was different from the climate at present. There are factors that caused the climate to change.

          Major climate changes are caused by the slow drifting of the continents, changes in the sun's energy output and variations in the position of the earth in relation to the sun.

English Month Celebration

Importance of the English Language

          In today's global world, the importance of English can not be denied and ignored since English is the most common language spoken everywhere. With the help of developing technology, English has been playing a major role in many sectors including medicine, engineering and education, which, in my opinion, is the most important arena where English is needed. Particularly, as a developing country, our country needs to make use of this world-wide spoken language in order to prove its international power. This can merely be based on the efficiency of tertiary education. Consequently, English should be the medium of instruction at universities in our country for the following three reasons: finding a high-quality job, communicating with the international world and accessing scientific sources in the student's major field.

          The most important reason, for English to be the medium of instruction in our country, higher education system is that it enables students to communicate with the international world. In these days, in my opinion, the most important thing for both university students and graduates is to follow the development in technology. For this reason, they have to learn common language. Certainly, they should not lose their interest on communicating with the world.

          All in all, the education in universities should be done with English for an important reason. They can communicate with others internationally. In my own opinion, internationally, people need one common language. For many years, English has been the common world-wide language and it will be in the future. For this reason, if you want to follow trends, new gadgets and technology, modernization of the developing world, you have to know English whatever age you are in.

Equal Rights, Equal Oppurtunities

Equal Rights

          Right to equality means the absence of legal discrimination against any one individual, group, class or race. In earlier times certain classes possessed special privileges or were judged by special law.

         The modern tendency is to enforce the same law over all persons in the State and to give all persons equal rights and privileges in the protection of their civil liberties. Democracy can only exist and flourish in a society of equals.

          The Constitution of India makes social and civil equality the bedrock of Indian polity. It guarantees equality of all persons before the law, prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth as between citizens, and abolishes accountability on the one hand and titles on the other. 

          The concept of equality of all persons before the laws has a significant bearing and it is one of the ingredients of what Dicey calls the Rule of Law. The Rule of Law means three things with Dicey. It means, in the first place, the absolute supremacy of law.

          There should be nothing which may be characterized as an arbitrary power and every action of government must be authorized by law. Then, there should be the supremacy of law and no one may be punished except for definite breach of law which must be proved in a duly constituted court of law.

          Thirdly, it means equality before the law, that is, every citizen is subject to the ordinary law of the land and has to stand trial in the same law courts whatever his status or position in society. The Rule of Law is no respecter of persons.

          It is not 'a rule of men', but a measure of liberty enjoyed by the people. Law should neither be arbitrary nor should it guarantee privilege or take account of privilege. Rich and poor, high and low must be equal before the law. But the judiciary must be independent and impartial if the Rule of Law can mean anything real.

Reflection

               Problems are the things that we don't want to come but we could not force it not to come. No one can predict it. But in some sights, were the one who creates problems in our lives.
               On this second quarter, a big problem devastated my life. It was the death of my great grandmother. This happening ruined my whole life. I was absent for how many days because I could not go over with it. It was hard for me to accept. Because of this matter, my studies were affected so much. I have missed many quizzes. It was hard for me to coped up with the lessons. I could not pass my projects on time in the fact that I am bothered of all the bad happenings in my life. As days passed by, second quarter exam is coming nearer and my notes were incomplete. I was worried at that time because I could not make it on a short period of time. I felt down. I could not see hope.
              But as time passed by, I just then realized that having problems was not the reason to felt down. Problems can cheer you up. You'll learned lessons on it. They were just challenges in our lives. Accept it and move on.

Intramurals

Intramural 2014

              Intramural literally means 'written on the walls,' in other words, an intramural program is one that is carried on within the confines of a school or institutions. It is gradually increasing in stature, size and scope.

               Last September 19, our school conducted the opening program of our school's intramural at the school's centennial gymnasium. The athletes had their parade first inside the campus before the program. On the next day, September 19, was the first day of intramural.It was raining but the intramural was not cancelled, it was still going on. The different clubs conducted different booths to add some excitement. There are message booth, marriage booth, movie booth and more. Supposed to be that our intramural will be conducted at two days but the next day, September 20, was the arrival of the typhoon Mario so that our intramural was postponed. We continued it on the weekdays. Those students who were not athletes, will be given a chance to watch only during Mapeh time. It was a weird policy for me. I didn't enjoyed it because of the rain and that policy.

               The purpose of intramural program in schools is to offer an opportunity for voluntary participation in a varsity type program.

My Teacher, My Hero

My Teacher, My Hero!

               Have you ever asked these questions to yourself? Who was it that risked her life that she might give that knowledge to me? Who was it that braved a thousand storms that sheltered it might be?

               A teacher does it for me. A teacher that bears you're pains and sorrows. A teacher that trusts and stands by you always. A teacher that acts a second mother in school. 

               When I was a sophomore, I met this beautiful, young and charming teacher.At the  first place, I was shy and scared to her. But as days passed by, that shy and frightfulness to her was dissolving. We became close to each other. When I have a problems, her shoulders are always there to cry or lean on. She gives me advice's and confrontations. She's an angel in disguise.

              I am very thankful to have her in my life. She's the best teacher I've ever met. She's one of a kind of a hero.

Science Month Celebration

               In our present generation, many things were invented because of Science and Technology. We all know that this things were very useful in our lives. It makes our life easier to live. In this case, have you ever think the disadvantages of these despite of their advantages? Did you ever know that these things might affect your health and the cause of your death?

               In our country now, were facing many struggles in our life. One of these problems is our health. Our health was affected because of the product of Science and Technology. These inventions of us, may affect our health. For example, the television. It contains radiation that causes to poor eyesight. We, people must invent some things with the use of non-toxic materials that may not affect our health. Why not use indigenous materials in spite of the toxic ones? Its better to use recyclable materials to lessen the trash in our surroundings and pollution.

               Were facing a crisis in our country right now, so let's make a move. Be smart to make our nation a better one. Be thrifty. Use recyclable materials instead of buying expensive materials is a big help for us.

               Know first the advantages and disadvantages of your inventions. Think first before you make a move. Always remember, "Health is Wealth." The time is running.

My Modern Hero

Have you seen this boy?

          In the middle of the classroom, I just stood there shocked. Watching the fire to grew bigger. Until I realized that I'm in danger. I did not know what to do at that time, I'm hopeless. I just thought to myself that it was impossible for me to survive. I thought it would be my last day here on earth. I just closed my eyes and waited the fire to reach me. Until I felt a warm hand that pulled me away.......

          It was the Division Schools Press Conference (DSPC) Workshop. I was chosen by our school paper adviser to be one of the participants. I was assigned on the Editorial Writing. The program started with the speeches of the guests. As the program ended, I went to the designated room for the the Editorial Writing. Were too many participants. In the fact that I'm the first one who reached the classroom, I sat on the front row while the late comers stayed outside the classroom. The electric fan and the computer was near to me. Before the lecture started, we have prayed first. In the middle of the lecture, the computer and electric fan overheated. A fire occurred. Everyone panicked. The electrical lines were sparkling. There were live currents on it. It was scary. Some cried while some shouted for help. It was too hard for me to escape the room because it was crowded. At the door, there were some chairs hindering. A stranded occurred. My fellow students were moving vastly to escape while me, I just stood there with mouth wide-opened because of shockness. Until I realized that I'm in danger. I'm very hopeless at that time. I thought to myself that this was my last day on earth. I closed my eyes and waited the fire to reach me. As I was crying in frightness, a warm hand pulled me away. I thought that I was in heaven at that time. Until I heard a loud cries. As I opened my eyes, I saw a boy smiling at me while saying,"You're safe."

          He is small, with a korean black hair style. He has a fair complexion. I was not given a chance to know his name. I owe my life to him. He's  my knight in shining armor. My unknown hero!

Wika ng Pagkakaisa

          "Ang hindi marunong magmahal sa sariling wika ay higit pa sa malansang isda, " isa ito sa mga katagang iniwan ni Gat Jose Rizal sa atin.
          Nakasanayan na natin na tuwing sumasapit ang buwan ng Agosto ay ipinagdiriwang natin ang Buwan ng Wika. Ang tema ng Buwan ng Wika ngayon ay,"Wika ng Pagkakaisa." Ipinapahiwatig nito na gamitin natin ang ating sariling wika sa pagbabayanihan. Magtulungan tayo gamit ito para magkaintindihan. Huwag nating tangkilikin ang mga banyagang salita. Nasaang sulok ka man ng mundo, dapat marunong kang lumingon sa iyong pinanggalingan.
          Ipagmalaki mo na ikaw ay Pilipino. Mahalin at gamitin ang sarili nating wika.

Life Beyond Circumstances

          Circumstances are one of the important things in my life. Why these are  important to me? Wanna know the reason? 
          I consider that circumstances are one of the important things in my life because it test how strong I am. I can still remember when the time that I have a big problem, I was feeling down because I didn't know how to solve it. It was really hard for me to solve it. I lost hope. My faith to the Lord was going to fade because of this matter but I still prayed to the Lord to seek help and guidance. The only thing that I could do was nothing but to cry. I could not help myself to stop my tears from falling. Sometimes, I was thinking to commit a suicide just to overpass this problem but I could not. I was not yet ready to die because I have many dreams in life and I did not still reach them now. My conscience was killing me at this times. Until one day, I found a solution to my problem. The lord granted my pryers and I was very thankful because the Lord is always with me. I was able to solve it and back to normal life again. 
          "God doesn't give us any problems that we can not tolerate." From now on, I will keep this quotation in my mind. This serves a lesson and having a strong faith to the Lord.

SONA 2014

          "The Filipino is definitely worth fighting for," this striking message was mentioned by our President Benigno Simeon "PNoy" C. Aquino III, during his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) in front of senators and congressmen in Batasan Complex, Quezon City last July 28, 2014.
        
          PNoy started his speech by touching the controversial Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP) which was declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. He mentioned the benefits of the mechanism which helped 220,000 students of Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) to the tune of Php 1.6 billion DAP funds. He then showed two video testimonials of those who benefited from TESDA scholarships. The address also enumerated the achievements of his administration over the year, which includes good economic performance, increased budget in infrastructure, success of Public-Private Partnerships, calamity efforts, among others. He was also combative against the critics of his administration, saying that they are actually against his "Boss," the people. He also had strong words against rice hoarders and corrupt officials who were put in jail at the Bureau of Customs. At the end of his speech, the President praised some religious leaders, local government heads, NGO's, soldiers and artists who made significant contributions. He also showed another video testimonials of three policewomen who arrested the Martilyo Gang. He was very emotional when he remembered the memory of his parents. To conclude his address, he urged the Filipino people to be the key in continuing the positive transformation that his administration started. 

          For me, this was his best SONA ever in his past 4 years of leading the country. Though it was simple, it catches the attention of the listeners. He is really educated because he did not even mentioned the Supreme Court and the three senators who are in jail for the pork barrel scam. It was great that he did not blame this time the past administrations for the problems the country is now facing.

          Our country has so many problems right now, and our president is right in rallying his 'bosses'-the Filipino people- to help him in continuing  the positive transformation his administration has started and will be doing in the next two years.

July: Nutrition Month

          It is in our tradition that every month of July, we all celebrate the Nutrition Month. every time we celebrate it there's a theme.

          In the different parts of our country, we have a different strategy in celebrating this occasion. The Department of Education (Dep-Ed) also celebrate the Nutrition Month. They have an ordinance in this occasion. There are some contest activities that are held. 

          The aim of this Nutrition Month Celebration is to make the people healthy in physical, mental and social.

A Letter to the President of the Philippines

                                                                                               Busiing Cen-Sur, San Ildefonso,

                                                                                               Ilocos Sur

                                                                                               June 30, 2014

Dear Mr. President,

               It is my pleasure to write you a letter. I am just a simple girl who has a very big dreams in life. I am a fourth year student enrolled in Ilocos Sur National High School. I would like to tell you my opinions about the happenings in our country now. You should put your attention about the problems in garlic, rice and etc. That pork barrel scam is such a useless thing to tackle on. It is a long process to deal with it. Put first your attention to our economic problems before that pork barrel scam. 

              I hope you'll understand my opinions. Thank you and God Bless!

                                                                                              Sincerely yours,

                                                                                              Cathrine Joyce Revibes