The Flame, 1st Semester, Academic Year 2021–2022

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URS Acclaims

1ST SEMESTER, AUGUST - DECEMBER 2021

2021 PRAISE recognizes 153 2021 PRAISE recognizes 153 TOP STORY personnel personnel total of 153 personnel received

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honors during the University’s celebration of the 16th Prog ram on Awards and Incentives for Service Excellence (PRAISE) with the theme, “Transforming Public Service in the Next Decade: Honing Agile and Future-Ready Servant-Heroes,” on October 15.

20 Career and Self-development Awardees, and 6 Posthumous Awardees. Each of them received a certificate of recognition, plaque, and cash incentives for their service and personal efforts that benefit the organizational productivity.

Dr. Olivia de Leon, municipal Formerly, the awards were mayor of Morong, Rizal, and former conferred to 95 recipients during the president of URS, served as the 15th PRAISE Awards held last keynote speaker during the 16th October 23, 2020, with 73 Loyalty Annual PRAISE Awards.

Awardees, 15 Service Awardees, five Career and Self-Development Awardees, and two Posthumous Awardees.

Meanwhile, the 16th Annual PRAISE Awards celebrated with 94 Loyalty Awardees, 33 Service Awardees,

By Patricia Mae H. Angco

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COE records 1,311 1st sem studes

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he University of Rizal System Morong Campus reported a total of 1,311 College of Education students enroled in their respective courses as the Registrar’s Office opened its third online enrolment for the 1st semester of the Academic Year 2021-2022 on July 5.

The enrolment report showed 587 enrolees from Bachelor of Secondary Education, major in General Science, English, and Mathematics; 335 students in Content

Courses; 299 in Bachelor in Technology and Livelihood; 45 in Bachelor of Technical Vocational; and 45 for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) have enlisted for the 1st semester.

taon, ipinamalas

galing, katatagan, at husay ng ating

Pamantasan. Hindi na mabilang na pagsubok at suliranin ang ating napagdaanan, ngunit sa ating

sama-samang pagkilos at pagtutulungan, nagawa nating malampasan ang lahat ng iyon,”

- Dr. Dr. Nancy Nancy Pascual Pascual

Meanwhile, the Registrar’s Office Facebook page announced that students who encountered conflicts in their schedule, including adding or dropping of subjects, shall comply with the ample time given to fix the said concerns.

The enrolment for the 1st semester AY COE students from 1st year to 4th 2021-2022 for the College of Education and other courses closed officially on August 23. year must enrol from July 5 to July 30, while CPE, fifth-year students, qualified transferees, and old student returnees/shifters shall enlist from

By Patricia Mae H. Angco July 29 to August 4, as classes begin on August 9.

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URS acclaims two decades

he University of Rizal System celebrated its 20th Founding Anniversary with the theme, “TWOgether at 20: Building Strength and Resilience for Quality Education,” on August 11.

In “Conversations with Outstanding Alumni,” two distinguished alumni shared the great contribution of the University in their venturing lives, and professional fields.

John Carlo Tunilao, the 2021 National Science Teacher Shell Urban Teacher Development Award recipient, stressed the help of the University in improving his character and personality.

“The very moment I received my degree from URS served as the first step in my journey as a professional, and as a teacher,” Tunilao said.

Meanwhile, Dr. Rommel Sergio, 2021 Outstanding Professor by the Global Education Summit and Awards recipient, mentioned that he is grateful and proud because the University enables him to contribute in helping the community.

“My engagement with the community, not everyone has that opportunity, to serve the community, and having set mental health program that is very important in today’s generation even before pandemic,” Dr. Sergio emphasized.

On the other hand, Hon. Michael John Duavit, 1st District of Rizal representative, delivered that the collective resilience binds the communities.

“Together, with the resilience we build, we can power through with all the challenges that will come our way, and by overcoming this obstacles, we will be able to deliver the mission of this great institution,” Rep. Duavit exclaimed.

Hon. Rebecca Ynares, the governor of Rizal, commended the University for its teamwork, dedication, and excellence in the 20 years of existence even this difficult time due to pandemic.

“The URS has remained steadfast in its commitment to provide the best education and learning experience for its students, and in nurturing future leaders grounded in character and value,” Gov. Ynares further expressed.

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Lastly, Dr. Nancy Pascual, University president, praised the excellence and resilience of the University for two decades.

The thanksgiving mass commenced the celebration with Rev. Fr. Marc Anthony Ramos at Nuestra Señora Delos Angeles Parish, Pilapila, Binangonan, Rizal.

By Rowell DS. Ulang

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20th Founding Anniversary

Morong campus brings 2 championships

The Sanrok team of Morong Campus triumphed the “Battle of the Giants: Mobile Legends Bang Bang Tournament: Faculty and Staff Edition,” on August 12 while the Delta Movers rocked the Faculty and Staff Edition of “2021 URS Got Talent Dance Competition,” on August 13.

During the grand finals, the Sanrok triple killed the Teamawa of Antipolo City Campus with 3-0 winning streak.

Before the said event, the Sanrok slayed the Nightmare of Angono Campus, 2-0, while the Teamawa double killed the Jaja’s Angels of Taytay Campus, 2-0.

The Sanrok advanced to the semifinals after it defeated the FS Cardona of Cardona Campus in the elimination round.

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On the other hand, the 8-member team danced the TikTok hit “Gimme Hope Jo’anna,” along with Angono, and Pililla Campus, winning 1st and 2nd Runnersup, respectively.

The winners for other competitions were listed below: Dance Competition (Student Edition) Champion: Cardona Campus-Czarina Denise Adarne 1st Runner-up: Taytay CampusKathleen Lilian Ramirez 2nd Runner-up: Cielo Marie Pabila Solo Singing Competition and Staff Edition) Champion: Antipolo City Jonnah Bautista 1st Runner-up: Taytay Michaelangelo Maglaque 2nd Runner-up: Rodriguez Michelle Garcia

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The dance videos featured the premises of the campuses as their background.

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URS steers National Science along with Pililla Campus, and and Technology Week Rodriguez Campus.

The University of Rizal System participates the National Science and Technology Week 2021 with the theme, “Agham at Teknolohiya: Tugon sa Hamon ng Panahon,” on November 22-27.

According to Dr. Cruzado, the competition notice was given unexpected, so no one from the faculty is available other than her and Dr. Miranda. She was thankful that despite a week preparation, they were able to find students to join the contest.

Furthemore, Deuel Quintanar, Mark Allan Espiritu, and Leila Soblechero gained the 3rd Place in “Innovatech Vlog,” as coached by Prof. Glenda Cabandong, and Mr. Ken Gutierez.

In “SiyenTikTok” category, Morong campus secured the Overall Champion title represented by Joseph Borja, Prince Just-Once Dela Paz, and Ricky Matilac as coached by Dr. Crysalyn Cruzado, and Dr. Reina Miranda.

“Una binuo iyong concept na nai-anchor sa theme; many Google meetings. Nagkani-kaniya muna kaming video, at iyong sa kanila muna ang ipina-send namin sa group chat kasama ang students. Nagbigay rin kami ng corrections ni Ma’am Reina,” she Morong Campus also received the further explained. title, “Most Participative Campus,”

For “SiyenSaya” category, Angela Arwin Nogpo achieved 2nd Place with her coaches, Prof. Rina Antazo, and Prof.

Alana Buenviaje, while Sean Carl Caldaza won 3rd Place in the “Science and Technology Quiz Bee.”

Dr. Leo Rio served as the overall chairperson of the celebration together Dr. Fe Esperanza Mateo, Dr. Niclie Tiratira, and Dr. Reneecilia Paz-De Leon.

“Ang URS po ay lubos na nakikiisa at kaisa at lubos na sumusuporta sa atin pong DOST hindi lamang sa mga proyekto at programang naitawid nila sa atin, hindi lamang sa pagdaraos ng celebrasyon na ito, at iba gawain, kundi higit po sa mga layunin na may kinalaman sa kaunlaran ng ating bansa. Sa pamamagitan ng iisang kaisipan sa pagtugon sa hamon ng panahon gamit gamit -

ang Agham at mga teknolohiya,” Dr. Rio expressed to open the weeklong celebration.

During the closing program, Dr. Reneecilia Paz-De Leon, Director of Public Affairs, said the objective of the celebration should challenge everyone to work together bring, so they could bring safety in the country.

“May the aim of the celebration stirred a challenge to everyone, sa kabataan, sa mag-aaral ng URS, staff, and faculty ng URS. It is ourselves. It is our family. It is our school, our community, our province to make one safe Philippines. Mga kasama kaya natin ito. Please receive the warmest congratulations from all of us,” Dr. Paz-De Leon uttered.

The National Science and Technology Week is declared to be observed on the 4th of November every year after Pres. Rodrigo Duterte amended the Proclamation No. 169 to Proclamation No. 780 in 2019.

URS directs Information Month

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he University of Rizal System (URS) joined the Library and Information Services Month with the theme, “Libraries Building ROADS: Readers.

Opportunities.

Advocacies. Development.

Sustainability.,” as the URS Library Services recognized the winners of virtual contests on November 29.

Library and Services

Meanwhile, the Book Passers, with their TikTok video conveying books as bridges in achieving dreams, earned 3rd Place in “I-TikTok mo na ‘yan!,” along with Alpha Finance of Binangonan Campus as the 1st Place, and Ban A1 Banalan of Tanay Campus as the 2nd Place.

Lilah Casuga of Morong Campus, moreover, notched another 3rd Place in “Best Selfie,” together with Jhoanna Bacani of Taytay Campus, and Arlenett Paula Salangsang of Pililla Campus, finishing 1st Place and 2nd Place, individually.

In “Book Character Dress-up,” Edric San Antonio and Julia Mariz Reman portrayed the “The Twilight Saga: New Moon,” that placed them on the 2nd spot with Ariel Salameda of Cainta Campus, and Joseph On the other hand, Aileen Bancal of Tanay Campus Solayao of Cainta Campus, as the 1st Place and 3rd Ghecel Joy Mercado of Taytay Campus, and Keeve Place, respectively.

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Joseph Palima of Tanay Campus obtained 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Places in “Book Face Challenge,” while Cyrus Vien Vargas of Taytay Campus, Allen Kayle Morales of Cainta Campus, and Cedrick Zapeda of Angono Campus achieved the awards in “Library Meme.”

By Rowell DS. Ulang

Photo Source: UNIVERSITY OF RIZAL SYSTEM LIBRARY SERVICES

By Stephanie V. Quitiong

COE honors dean’s listers The College of Education hails the new set of Dean’s Lister for the Academic Year 2020-2021 on November 26.

Through the initiative of Light Bringers Club (LBC), COE mother organization, the hard work and perseverance of the learners during the past academic year were given the chance to be recognized as the changes to grade requirement was applied.

To be considered as an achiever, one should obtain general weighted average within 1.200-1.600 while the former requirement still applies to be topnotchers, 1.199 and above.

The Educator's Mathematics Club and LBC thoroughly validated the grades and documents submitted.

Photo Source: LBC - URSM Page

Moreover, the LBC allowed the students to create creative certificates to twist the traditional recognition which were also posted on the Facebook page of the organization.

The program successfully commenced despite the delays, conflicts, and confusions between the organization and the students.

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By Marylou D.C. Riva

AUGUST - DECEMBER 2021

77th Founding Anniversary

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English Empire Empire prevails prevails English campus-wide video video tilt tilt campus-wide

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he three entries of the English mpire domineered the “Video Making Competition,” to celebrate the 77th Founding Anniversary of the University of Rizal SystemMorong Campus with the theme, “Stand Proud, Stand Strong, Keep Moving Forward URS Morong,” on August 19.

With their GIANTS-inspired presentation of “Bakit URS Morong?,” the representatives from III-English namely, Kimberlie Anne Austria, Michelle Bengero, Dionysis Berja, Roy Stephen Demen, Rheanna Lou De Guzman, Marylou Riva, and Johnwell Villasanta, obtained the Grand Winner award.

On the other hand, the entry of 1-E2 with “Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho,” execution awarded Angeline Abarial, Ranz Tom Carl Cruz, and Airene Dula the 3rd Winner award.

Lastly, Ryan Christian Ugarte, one of the COE representatives, achieved 2nd Place in the URS Morong Trivia Quiz Bee. The College of Science hosted this year’s founding anniversary celebration.

By Rowell DS. Ulang

Meanwhile, the futuristic-themed video showed by Angelie Duenas, Joella Mawili, Mikael Mika, Shergie Gwyneth Ocampo, and Ansel Joe Orlina of 1-E1 emerged as the 2nd Winner.

Nogpo wins USSG presidency Angela Arwin Nogpo takes the presidency of the University Supreme Student Government with 528 votes winning over 332 votes of Mark Dave Baustista after the Commission on Elections-URS Morong released the election results on October 1.

Meanwhile, Bautista exclaimed that their party-list stands for the URSMorong students because they deserve the best.

“Progresibong mag-aaral para ikakaunlad ng bayan, hindi puwede ang puwede na. We strive for the best Nogpo is a College of Education 4th because the students deserve the best,” year student who led the Alpha party- he addressed. list while Bautista is a College of Engineering 2nd year student who The COMELEC-URSM cast the votes candidated under URS Progreso. of registered voters on September 29 from 8 AM to 5 PM through the During the Miting de Avance last official links of Google forms provided September 27, Nogpo emphasized that per college. she is willing to adapt the ideas of the opposing party if she will win for the betterment of the students.

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“If it is for the betterment of the students, why not incorporate? Why not collaborate the activities?” she said when she answered if she will borrow the project ideas of the opponent party.

By Kylene Jorge R. Delluza

Photo Source: COMELEC-URSM

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Virtual Virtual oath-taking oath-taking ceremony inaugurates inaugurates ceremony student leaders leaders student The University of Rizal SystemMorong Campus held Induction and Oath-taking Ceremony for the Academic Year 2021-2022 led by the University Supreme Student Government, and the Student Organization Unit on October 19.

More than 300 student leaders pledged to uphold their duties and responsibilities before Dr. Marvin P. Amoin, campus director, via Zoom Meeting.

Magtulong-tulong tayo para maitaguyod natin ang kapakanan ng mga mag-aaral at kabutihan ng University of Rizal System,” Dr. Amoin said in his inspirational message.

By Stephanie V. Quitiong

“Congratulations and thank you so much for accepting the challenges for the usual support sa ating mahal na University of Rizal System.

Photo Source: OSDS - URS

USSG spearheads 2nd Virtual Org Fair The University Supreme Student Government conducted the 2nd Virtual Student Organization Fair, on September 3 via Facebook live.

The program presented the past and future student activities and programs of the accredited organizations for the respective academic years.

“We hope that through this event, you are able to explore and get acquainted with different organizations, as well as encourage and motivated you to join various upper school activities and programs,” he further emphasized.

By Stephanie V. Quitiong

“The school organization open opportunities for educational engagement, fostering of shared interest, and leadership development,” Dr. Marvin P. Amoin, campus director, mentioned in his inspirational message.

Lastly, Jonathan A. Luris, head of the Student Organization Unit, said in his closing remarks to encourage and motivate the students to participate in activities and programs.

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Photo Source: USSG - URSM Page

USSG organizes halloween special contest

Gawad Sulo 2021 awards six literary titles

The University Supreme Student Government conducted “Halloween Special 2021: URSM Encounters,” which presented Morong Giants’ spooky stories and experiences.

The Flame, The Official College of Education Publication, honored the winners of its first-ever Gawad Sulo with the theme, “Igniting Safety Amidst All Odds,” on December 10.

Quennie Lessano, a fourth-year English major student, hailed as the champion with her #TrueNga story entitled, “Ang Bata sa Hallway ng COE Building,” on November 16.

She won a 500-peso cash.

The story writing contest encouraged the bona fide URSM students to use their creativity in narrating the stories branding them as #TrueNga or nonfiction, or #CharLang or fiction.

The USSG acknowledged 21 official entries commented on the posted Facebook thread from October 29 until November 1.

All placed under the scrutiny of Mr. John Abryll Gile, Dr. Cecilia Anievas, and Mr. Neon Paul Alfonso.

This contest is sponsored by Joaquin Miguel Timones, the USSG Public Relation Officer.

In “Essay Category,” Shergie Gwyneth Ocampo of I-E1 took the Grand Winner place with her entry, “Emotional Dungeons at Home, how does it feel?” garnering 91% followed by Kimberly Mae Añis of IV-English as the 1st Honorable Mention for “Descending Safely in the Depths,” with 89.5%.

For her story, “Room of Hope,” Ocampo topped again the “Flash Fiction Category,” with 92.5% while Gayzel Sueno’s “Alas-onse,” gained 91.5% making her obtained 1st Honorable Mention.

Meanwhile, Sueno of IV-English gathered 92.5% for her “Ligalig,” entry in “Poetry Category,” while “Open Letter,” of Patriz Fae Mangalindan, III-English, accumulated 92% recognizing them as the Grand Winner, and 1st Honorable Mention, individually.

The competition received a total of 15 literary pieces related to “Safety,” the general theme of the contest during the submission period on November 15-26.

By Ira Linea N. Ruiz

By Liahona Mae S. Padilla

Go green as you go

SEES commences Environmental

Awareness Month The Science Enthusiasts and Environmentalists Society partakes the annual Environmental Awareness Month with its “Photo Essay Contest,” and “Spelling Quiz Bee,” under the “Go Green as You Go Movement.’

reached the 2nd Place with his entry, “Linangin ang kabataan tungo sa pagpapaunlad ng ating kalikasan upang ito’y mas lalo pang pangalagaan, mapaganda, at mapahubog pa ng lubusan.”

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On the other hand, the “Spelling Quiz Bee” entitled “3Q’s Quintesscience Quiz Questiodinnaire,” was conducted via Zoom Meeting on November 19.

Mark Bien Arago of III-CC2 hooked the 1st Place for his entry, “Save today, conserve tomorrow, and continue for the green environment in the future,” in “Photo Essay Contest,” with the theme, “Simple Actions: The Beginning of Greater Movement towards Environmental Conservation,” on November 25.

Meanwhile, Latrell Marcelino of III-CC2

Joseph Orca of I-Science topped the competition after the final round with Rovic Ditablan of III-CC1, and Edem John Dela Torre of III-Science who finished 2nd Place, and 3rd Place, respectively.

Jerome Isturis of IIIMathematics, and Rowell Ulang of IIIEnglish also joined them in the finals after the elimination round.

Before declared as winners, the top three contenders underwent a triple clincher round since they all garnered 13 points.

By Crysta Jean B. Pabilonia

Photo Source: SEES - URSM Page

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SEES holds virtual general assembly “Pagkagraduate natin, hindi pa iyon ang dulo, it’s only the beginning..."

- Hanz Carlo Del Rosario Agcolicol

The Science Enthusiasts and but the one most responsive to change,” Environmentalists Society upheld a virtual DelRosario Agcolicol shared as he quoted general assembly with the theme, “InsFire: Charles Darwin.

Light your Torches,” to bring light to freshmen “Pagka-gratuate natin, hindi pa iyon ang and Science students on November 12. dulo, it’s only the beginning. Now, I realized Hanz Carlo DelRosario Agcolicol, a licensed that, mayroon nga talaga tayong sari-sariling professional teacher at Sta. Lucia High School torches na dala. Ito ang ating inspiration, in Pasay, City, inspired the Science students kaya dapat din nating i-light ang torches ng with his teaching experiences, so they could iba. InsFire, light your torches!,” he further stated. prepare themselves to journey life.

“It is not the strongest of the species that survive, not the most intelligent,

By Crysta Jean B. Pabilonia

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Math Math Majors Majors partakes partakes trendy trendy online online contest contest Three BSE Mathematics students notched awards for their performances during the online contest, “Mathematicians Look-A-Like,” held by the Educators’ Mathematics Club on November 19.

Jefferson Salvador, a second-year student, took the 1st Place for his Rene Descartes impersonation with an average score of 92%.

Jesus Francisco, another second-year student, owned the 2nd Place after garnering an average score of 91.33% for his Isaac Newton role while Karen Tangan, a fourth-year student, notched the 3rd Place for her Hypatia look which gained 90%.

This online contest seeks the students choose mathematicians to create an impersonation video presented through TikTok application.

The video entries were judged by Ervin Binaluyo, Glicerio Estacio Jr., and Aljon Carl Garcia.

By Liahona Mae S. Padilla

Photo Source: EMC - URSM Page

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Morong Morong campus campus solemnizes solemnizes

WTD WTD amidst amidst pandemic pandemic

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he University Supreme Students Government (USSG) dedicated a virtual celebration to recognize teachers and professors during the annual World Teachers’ Day (WTD) amidst the pandemic on October 29.

However, he mentioned that USSG faced inconvenience in delivering the physical prizes because they were given to the teachers individually.

Before the celebration, Joaquin Miguel Timones, USSG Public Relations Officer, mentioned that they disseminated the information through USSG Facebook page and classroom president group chats.

During the WTD celebration, the teachers played the games virtually unusual from the previous years.

The cash donation funds this year’s celebration.

Student organizations of four colleges also joined the celebration with intermission numbers from URSM Band, Inrayog de Moro, and URSM Chorale.

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“Personally, I find it fun because even the students themselves can join the games not just the teachers.

Therefore, all out interaction was expected and it was delivered accordingly,” said Timones.

Marifer Bengero managed the celebration as the event chairperson together with other USSG officers.

By Shergie Gwyneth N. Ocampo

Photo Source: USSG - URSM Page

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asakit na naman sa bulsa kung muling magbubukas sa lahat ng kurso ang faceto-face classes sa darating na 2022. Bulongbulungan itong lumakas kasabay nang untiunting pagnipis sa naitatalang kaso ng COVID19 sa ating bansa. Matatandaang una nang pinayagan ng Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) ang pagkakaroon ng harapang klase sa pangkalusugang kasanayan alinsunod sa Joint Memorandum Circular No. 2021-001 kasama ng Department of Health noong Pebrero 2021. Kabilang dito ang medicine, nursing, physical therapy, medical technology, midwifery, at public health na mas pinalawig pa sa engineering and technology programs, hospitality/hotel and restaurant management, tourism/travel management, marine engineering, at marine transportation nitong Setyembre 2021. Malinaw na inilahad ang joint memorandum ang lahat, kahit pa maliliit, ang mga pamantayan at alintuntunin na gabay sa lahat ng unibersidad, ngunit higit pa rito ang hámong kinakaharap ng mga magaaral sa ating bansa na lalong naghikahos sa búhay dulot ng pandemya.

Sa huling ulat ng Philippine Statistics Authority, 7.4 bahagdan katumbas ng tatlo at kahalating milyong ang walang trabaho nitong Oktubre 2021 edad 15 pataas. Kahit pa sabihing malaki ang natapyas sa 8.9 bahagdan sa Agosto 2021 na datos, hindi natin tapat na masasabing tuluyan nang napawi ang kumakalam na sikmura ng bawat sambahayan gayong patuloy namang tumataas ang presyo ng bilihin higit sa pangunahing mga pangangailangan tulad ng bigas, de-lata, at prutas at gulay. Ngayon pa nga lamang na online ang sistema ng edukasyon,mahapding hagupit na sa sikmura ang pitumpu o sandaang piso nakalaan sa pagpapa-load, paano pa kayâ kung may pamasahe na papunta sa unibersidad.

Masunod lamang ang social distancing na isa sa minimum health protocols, nagluwag ang puwang sa pampublikong transportasyon, kayâ halos doble rin ang itinaas ng pamasahe partikular sa mga traysikel at dyip. Sa pamasahe lamang mauubos ang pera ng mga mag-aaral kung biglang magkakaroon ng face-toface classes sa darating na taon bukod pa ang pambili ng pagkain. Sabihin na nating mahirap ang ayos ngayon ng pag-aaral dahil sa suliranin tulad ng internet connectivity, at kakapusan sa gadgets at resources, hindi naman praktikal kung gagastos lamang nang malaki sa pamasahe kaysa mairaos ang bawat araw.

Hindi na nga natin kailangang banggitin ang mga working student na sa kabila ng hindi nakikitang banta ng sakit, naghanap ng trabaho, at patuloy na kumakayod habang nag-aaral dahil totoo namang kailangang maghigpit ng sinturon sa ganitong panahon.

Ngunit kung ayaw na talaga atat na atat na silang magkaroon ng face-to-face classes, matulungan man lamang sana ang mga mag-aaral ng iba’t ibang lokal na pamahalaan. Maaaring magtulungan ang lokal na pamahalaan ng bawat bayan sa Rizal upang magsagawa ng programang maghahandog ng libreng sakay sa mga estudyante kung magbubukas nang muli ang mga unibersidad. Halimbawang magtalaga ng kada tatlumpung minutong pagbiyahe ng shuttle sa bawat bayang maghahatid-sundo patungo at paalis sa mga paaralan. Disiplina lamang sa pagsunod sa takdang oras ang hihingin nito sa mga estudyante para mapanatili pa rin ang kaligtasan kahit pa sumasadsad na ang kaso ng COVID-19 sa bansa.

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OPINION Educators Educators influence influence on on students’ students’ standpoint standpoint for for the the upcoming upcoming election election

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he 2021 presidential election is quickly approaching. In previous months, voter re gistration, education, and activism have started to get essential. To make the most of this last stretch, campaigns and community organizers are updating their outreach methods. It is also a crucial time for K–12 schools to recognize and accept their role in educating young people for civic involvement.

However, the current situation, COVID-19 pandemic, introduces a unique level of difficulty and complication in encouraging and enabling the teenagers to vote. The experiences of young people who were educated and encouraged to vote in high school matter, and young people and young voters have the power to influence elections in a variety of ways.

It is also evident that, due to COVID-19, schooling this year was everything, but a routine.

For the purpose of youth involvement in 2021 and beyond, educators, administrators, and parents must integrate voting and elections in their collaborative efforts to determine what students’ educational experiences will look like in the months ahead.

The immense power and influence of a teacher may jeopardize students’ ability to engage in discourse and debate to form their own opinions about candidates, topics, and the process.

However, if the teacher’s opinion is communicated too forcibly, it can restrict voices and contradict education’s goal of opening rather than closing minds.

Educators shall realize how great their influence is on the mindset of the students. Instead of promoting a candidate or a party-list, would not it be beneficial to impart how to be a wise Filipino especially in times of election?

In a year when teachers and administrators are dealing with unprecedented obstacles, ensuring that students are prepared to vote remains one of the most important. It has the potential to have a long-term impact on young people’s engagement in elections and civic life in their communities.

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By Shergie Gwyneth N. Ocampo

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chieving a dream comes along with inevitable hindrances that measure how eager one wants to pursue, and the extent of faith and trust they have for themselves while holding into their dreams.

It will make him strong and ready for more battles. In this war of dreams, stand strong and keep going for this battle shall also pass, and we will achieve our dreams.

By Marylou D.C. Riva

that her parents also somewhat struggle financially.

Battle. Collect. Earn To cope with the struggles, one chooses to be a working student, but what Licca Edelyn Rellores, a striving sister III-BEED-CC2, shared her happens when a struggle came one after from experience as a working student–an Axie another?

Infinity scholar.

Online learning for her is difficult, and it is more of a problem than a solution.

For her, she barely learns, and it is just mere compliance of the activities.

Droplets of dream

She struggles the most with time management; attending online classes, doing activities, working, bonding with family, doing household chores, and even resting. She sometimes submits her output later than the deadline especially when it is due within the day. Also, due to her unstable internet connectivity, the stress and anxiety during class increases.

There are times that even if she wants to participate she is being limited. In which, she feels that she is not doing well enough and results to breakdown and sleepless nights.

Vincent Santiago is a persevering father from the BTLED program. He is now a working student employed as a delivery boy in a water refilling station in Baras, Rizal.

Axie Infinity is a gaming platform where users can earn from playing at the comfort of one’s home. It is undeniably popular among the students nowadays because it helps them earn while studying.

“It was difficult for me to be in this work because the built of my body is not appropriate to this kind of work,” he narrated. The nature of his work requires him to meet and socialize with people which can be a threat for his health.

However, he is still able to continue his work with proper adherence to the health protocols. Despite the risk, he still chose to be in this path to practically earn something, so he can suffice his needs in school, and the needs of his child.

As they say in this game, no one starts skilled enough. As a newbie, she started from scratch, but through perseverance she now spends approximately 3-4 hours per day to accomplish the tasks which are not easy to do. As the level increases, its difficulty and complexity also increases.

For him, the group activities are the most challenging part of his setup. He was not able to participate in his group, and became a burden because he works during weekends. In terms of doing school activities, there are times that he forgets to do some, or some of the outputs were made rushed. Apart from that, things went more challenging due to an event that changed him and his family’s life. He became mentally unstable.

She endures the stress, tiredness, and eye strain due to facing the screen all day; from online class to work. This work takes her time and so, in doing school activities. Despite all that, she was able to enhance her time management skill and balance most aspect in her life.

She is still able to help her sibling with their modules and school activities, and do her part in their house chores.

What keeps him going is the dream he has of his late wife. They always wanted to get the degree, and give the best life to their son. He is inspired to be better and work harder despite all the struggles he is facing. He knows that his wife will always be proud of him wherever she is.

Above all, he is grateful that he can now help his family, provide for his child, and suffice his financial needs while he is pursuing their dreams.

With all he went through, he learned that he has to stand on his own feet and to continue life even after all the storms.

Her mother is working in Manila to provide their living. As help, she chose to work while studying.

With her hard work, she was able to help and contribute to her family in paying their monthly bills and not risk her health at the same time. With her experience, she learned that when she is doing the things for the sake of her family, she can do anything and can find ways for the difficult things to be achieved.

Positive to distract negative Danica Mae Boot is a determined daughter from III-English. She is currently working as a tutor. She works for financial stability, so she cannot be dependent to her parents. She knows that

Months ago, she tested positive with COVID-19. Consequently, she was not able to comply with the requirements.

She was not able to work because she quarantined. The day she felt sick, fortunately, she did not went to work, so she did not infect her students. Even before she was tested, she always made sure that she was using face mask even during her work hours and sanitized every now and then. Now that she is well, she assures that she is already fully vaccinated before going back to work to protect her students as well as her family.

As she said, her work helps her not just financially, but her well-being as well because she enjoys doing it. It eases her worries in academics.

With all the struggles she encountered in school, and mental and physical health, she still stands strong and proves everyone that she is determined to achieve her dreams for her family no matter how complicated life is.

These future educators share a common ground: it is the desire and determination to achieve dreams despite all the hindrances that come along. They prove that it is possible to study while working and helping their families. It may not be easy but it will always be worth it.

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Estudyanteng ina ina sa sa Estudyanteng gitna ng ng pandemya pandemya gitna

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adalas nating naririnig sa ating magulang ang mga katagang, “Magtapos ka muna ng pag-aaral bago ang pagaasawa,” maging ang mga katagang, “Mahirap magkaroon ng anak kung hindi pa handa,” na madalas naman nating sinusunod dahil alam nating iyon ang makabubuti para sa atin, pero mayroong mga pagkakataon at pangyayari sa ating buhay na hindi inaasahan dahil wala namang perpekto sa mundo. May mga pagkakataon na liliko tayo at makararanas ng sariling lubak habang tinatahak ang biyahe ng buhay. Maaaring ang pangyayaring ito ay maging sanhi ng ating panandaliang paghinto, at maaari ding maging gasolina sa atin upang muling magpatuloy. Paano nga ba napagsasabay ng isang estudyante ang responsibilidad ng pagiging ina at pagiging estudyante sa gitna ng pandemya?

Si Mary Ann Flestado ay isang masipag na estudyante ng University of Rizal SystemMorong Campus sa kursong Bachelor of Science in Human Services. Siya ay may anak na lalaki na isang taong gulang sa kasalukuyan. Ayon kay Mary Ann, hindi madali ang sabay na responsibilidad sa pagitan ng pag-aaral at pagiging ina, subalit patuloy niyang kinakaya hindi lamang para sa kaniyang kinabukasan kundi para mabigyan ng mas magandang buhay ang kaniyang anak. Ayon pa sa kaniya, may mga pagkakataong mahirap lalo na ang pang-araw-araw na routine katulad ng paggising nang maaga para maglinis ng bahay, pagluluto ng kakainin nila ng kaniyang anak, paghahanda ng mga gatas na iinumin ng kaniyang anak, at pagkatapos ng mga responsibilidad bilang isang ina, saka pa lamang niya magagawang simulan ang kaniyang responsibilidad bilang isang estudyante. Mabuti na lamang at mayroong mga konsiderasyon ang ilan sa kaniyang mga guro, at nauunawaan ang kaniyang sitwasyon kaya kahit papaano, nagagawa niyang sumabay sa mga gawaing pangeskuwela. Mayroon ding agkakataon na ka-

ilangan niyang iwan sandali ang kaniyang anak sa kaniyang kapatid upang makapagfocus siya sa kaniyang exams at hindi niya mapabayaan ang pag-aaral. Mahirap pagsabayin subalit para kay Mary Ann, walang imposible sa taong may pangarap basta huwag lamang magpapadala sa mga panghuhusga ng iba bagkos ay magpatuloy lamang dahil hindi naman hadlang ang maagang pagkakaroon ng pamilya. Ito raw ay maaaring magbigay ng motibasyon para magpatuloy sa buhay. Nilinaw ni Mary Ann na hindi niya hinihikayat ang kabataan na gayahin ang kaniyang kuwento. Ang nais niya lamang ay magbigay ng pag-asa sa kababaihan na katulad niya ang sitwasyon.

Sa ganitong istorya at pagkakataon ay mas lalo tayong namumulat sa realidad ng buhay at sa mga aral na pilit nitong inilalahad sa ating mga palad. Isang halimbawa lamang ito na kahit na anong mangyari sa ating buhay, kahit na anong pagsubok ang ibato, kahit na anong lubak ang madaanan, at kahit na pakiramdam natin ay negatibo na ang lahat at tila wala nang pag-asa, mayroon pa rin itong magandang dulot sa ating buhay lalo’t hindi pa huli ang lahat sa kahit na sino. Hindi matatapos ang biyahe ng buhay sa isang maling hakbang at maging sa isang lubak na madaraanan. Ika nga ni Mary Ann, “Gawin nating motibasyon ang pamilya natin, at gawin nating aral ang lahat ng nangyayari sa ating buhay para mas maging mabuting tao, estudyante, at higit sa lahat isang mabuting ina.”

Magtapos ka muna ng pag-aaral bago ang pagaasawa,” ... , “Mahirap magkaroon ng anak kung hindi pa handa ..

Ni Cherrylyn C. Jimenez

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Manifesting!

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Passionate — this is how the URSMUSSG President Angela Arwin Nogpo describes herself as a student, and as a leader.

She is a 4th year Bachelor of Elementary Education student, and currently serves as the President of the University Supreme Student Government at the University of Rizal System-Morong. As a studentleader serving for 11 years, she recognized how the College of Education molded her to become the leader she is today.

As early as 1st year college, she led the Organization of Future Elementary Mentors (OFEM), the sub-organization for Content Courses students, along with 4th year students leading other COE suborganizations. “[The] College of Education trusted me at [my] early years [in college] – first year. They let me lead the Organization of Future Elementary Mentors despite [the fact] that I am a first-year student,” she said.

Angela Angela Nogpo Nogpo and and the the law law of of attraction attraction

She geared herself up to prepare Handling people of different for the challenges of being one while backgrounds, personalities, skills, others dodge the responsibilities of and abilities, she owes most of her being a student-leader, skill enhancement to leading. Her skills in public speaking, socializing, “The moment I entered college, I and decision-making were honed in already told myself that (in no her years of experience as a leader. In particular year), “I’ll be the URSM their classroom, she was exposed to USSG President”,” she narrated. teaching her classmates whenever a complex topic comes across their To prepare for the great role she courses. manifested to hold, she exposed herself to other colleges, and joined Moreover, she strongly perceives different organizations to enhance that she will become a future her leadership skills. Seeing the ins educational leader. “I’ll be an and outs of the “system,” she realized educational leader who has a clear her great love to serve people. vision. I’ll be a good example not just in words but also by actions. I’ll make “I felt satisfied and fulfilled sure that I will listen to my people, whenever I got the chance to help identify problems and address [them], others. And that time, I wanted to accept suggestions if necessary and widen my horizon, reach and inspire of course, unify the people involved,” more people,” she mentioned. she claimed with conviction.

Simon Sinek’s statement, “The joy The URSM-USSG President left a of leadership comes from seeing nugget of advice to aspiring studentothers achieve more than they leaders in the College of Education. thought they were capable of,” serves as her drive to lead and serve the “Have a clear vision and know student body. your purpose. Be pure with your intentions. Don’t go for it, just She recounted an experience with a because you wanted [sic] to be known co-officer, “I remembered one of my or because of the title. Be a leader former officers told me, “Akala ko because you want it, because you love hindi ko kaya, kaya ko pala. Salamat it. Remember, kapag gusto mo ‘yung sa pagtitiwala. Salamat kasi naniwala ginagawa mo, kapag mahal mo. ka.””

Kahit mapagod ka, hindi mo susukuan kaagad. That’s why I am Nogpo expressed her delight in still here serving for 11 years because knowing that she lifted a spirit up by of my love for serving and leading trusting a team member. people.”

She realized that being younger or older does not affect one’s capability to become a student-leader after speaking to the then-College Dean, Dr. Marites M. Rio, together with fellow higher levels student-leaders.

Grabe ‘yung joy na naramdaman ko that time and it really ignites my leadership,” she added. “And then there on, kapag nakikita ko na may potential sila sa isang task na ‘yun, du’n ko sila ‘nilalagay kahit na sabihin nilang hindi nila kaya.”

It doesn’t matter if you are younger.

It’s okay as long as your intentions are pure, and you are willing to serve, and at the same time you are open to take constructive criticisms,” she added.

She also emphasized the power of believing in others, so they may find their truest potential as studentleaders. “Minsan, kailangan lang na may maniwala para maniwala rin sila sa sarili nila,” she added.

The genuine and passionate student-leader will serve as the USSG President until the end of Academic Year 2021–2022 with her philosophy to listen to others and create new leaders.

By Ira Linea N. Ruiz

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Ligalig

Mga salita ni Gayzel S. Sueno

Sa rehas na bintana nakatanaw; Nakatitig sa kawalan, Isip ay nalilipay.

Sumasaliw sa hangin ng buhay.

Sinusuot ang pinakamasalimuot na agam-agam.

Tila ba ito’y karagatan, Malalim at walang hangganan.

Sa’n ba nakamasid?

Sa búkas na wari’y kaydilim, Sa mga ibon na naglipana sa himpapawid; Malaya’t walang iniisip, Sa nakaraang punong-puno ng kulay at kaluguran.

Nalilito, Nananaghili sa buhay na nakatabi.

Napupunpon ang sakit at pagdadalamhati.

Matuling dumadaloy, Naglalakbay; Ang buhangin ng panahong hindi; Namamatay, Ngunit sa mundo ko’y kasalatan; Naghihintay.

Bunsol na tanglaw sa kadiliman, Unti-unting nauupos ng nakaraan.

Sa mga sulok ng silid at sa rehas na ito, Kinakandili ang sarili, Natatanto ko’y; Ito ang tahanan ko, Panatag ba ang tampalasan kong isip itto?

Ligtas nga ba ako?

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From the start to far apart

By Quennie P. Lessano

I saw you first in the aisle, I stopped and looked for a while, Looking at your handsome smile, Then I walked again a hundred miles.

Every time I saw you walking, I cannot resist my feeling, My heart never stops beating, 'Coz, I know you are my everything.

Many days had passed, I wish it wouldn't last, Sharing a life of happiness, That forget all my sadness.

Sometimes I wonder what you think?

When you hear my name, do you smile and feel sick?

Do you also dream about me every night?

Wish to hug me and hold me tight.

But after I knew you'd committed to someone, I was loveless and couldn't share my feelings with anyone, And now I think we are done, But still, for me, you are the only one.

Your happiness is my priority, So here I am making you happy, By doing my best to set you free, Even it is a big impossibility.

I had loved you from the start, I gave you all my heart, But I think, it will be smart, If we will be far apart.

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Ang Bata sa Hallway ng COE Building Ni Quennie P. Lessano

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anay na ang mga guard sa tuwing nakikita nila akong pumapasok sa main gate ng 5:30 AM. Kahit bagsak pa ang mata ay naglalakad mag-isa habang binabagtas ang daan papuntang Function Hall, Registrar, the Legacy Office, CR, Clinic, LBC Office paakyat sa third floor (doon kasi nagro-room ang mga SHS noon). Araw-araw ay paulit-ulit lang ang eksena ko tuwing umaga — papasok nang maaga, maglalakad, aakyat sa hagdan at maghihintay sa third floor nang mag-isa.

Ngunit hindi ko inaasahan na darating ang araw na hindi na pala ako nag-iisa.

Isang napakalamig na umaga noon. Kung hindi ako nagkakamali ay may exam kami dahil may kapit-kapit akong yellowpaper.

Nakatingin ako sa aking papel. Nagsasalita mag-isa. Kinakabisado ang bawat definition at formula. Ngunit sa aking pagliko sa hagdan sa may tapat ng LBC Office, nabitawan ko ang hawak ko dahil may bumangga sa aking bata na tumakbo pababa habang ang direksyon ko ay papataas.

Hindi ko makakalimutan ang unang litanya na lumabas sa aking bibig, “dahan-dahan naman.” Nainis ako sa bata dahil ni kahit sorry ay hindi nagawa kaya hinabol ko siya ng tingin papuntang Laboratory. Nang bumalik ako sa wisyo ay napansin ko ang paligid.

Napakadilim sa hagdan. Napakadilim sa LBC Office. Napakadilim sa buong Hallway ng First Floor at syempre ano pa nga bang gagawin ko?

Edi tumakbo ako ng ubod nang bilis hanggang sa huminto ako sa Legacy Office at doon ay pinicturan ko yung hallway at sinend pa sa GC namin.

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Simula nung araw na yun kahit badtrip na sa akin ang mga kaklase ko ay sige pa rin akong kwento sa naging karanasan ko. Sino nga namang bata ang tatakbo ng ganung oras? Sino nga naman ang malakas ang loob na bababangga sa akin (char!) Pero ang isang malaking tanong, sino ang batang yun?

Sa sobrang kadaldalan ko pate mga professor ay pinagkwentuhan ko. Hindi ko naman pinipilit na paniwalaan ako dahil kahit ako ay hindi pa rin makapaniwala sa naranasan ko. Pero habang nagsisimula pa lang ako magkwento. Isang guro ang biglang sumingit at sinabing “nakita mo yung bata.” At doon sobrang tumaas ang balahibo ko dahil hindi lang pala ako ang naka-experience ng ganun. Sadyang napakarami raw talagang kwentong nakakagimbal sa school. Ang matanda sa CR ng COE. Ang nagpaparamdam sa mga Faculty Room, Gymnasium at marami pang iba. Sabi nga nila, “maaaring hindi mo sila nakikita pero nakikita ka nila.”

Hindi lang tayong mga buhay ang naliligaw sa mundong ating tinatahak.

Marami pa rin ang naliligaw kaya patuloy natin silang nakakasama. Ang mahalaga ay ang pagbibigay sa kanila ng paggalang.

Magmula noon, hindi na ako muling pumasok ng 5:30 ng umaga... #URSMEncounters #TrueNga

Room of rope Words by Shergie Gwyneth N. Ocampo

This area is too narrow to feel the comfort. The sun shone through the frames of my blocked window. While stumbling to my feet and approaching the entrance, I punched through the pavement. There seemed to be no one else in the room. I could hear cries and yells through the thin walls. The loud buzzing sounds filled my ears and sent shivers up and down my spine. All was silence after I heard her door was shut. Another loud cry has vanished. I haven't seen or heard where they’re taken, and I'm not sure if I’d like to know anyhow. Sometimes, it's wonderful to be clueless.

how tired we are of living this life.

It became too conventional to live in this eight-by-eleven dungeon. A daily plan, displayed on my wall, informed me what I had planned for the day. All of my actions were scheduled around the findings of my previous tests. 2 -3 times a day, psychotherapy discussions were scheduled. Panic and anxiety attacks became more frequent and lasted for hours at a time. My arms were covered with open wounds, and I was losing hair at the rate of an aging 40-year-old. The triggers appeared around practically every corner, often in the most unexpected places.

The lady was stoned at first, but she let out a sweet smile.

I don’t have any memory of my life outside. They keep on telling me to focus on myself and not get too anxious thinking about who I am outside these walls. Nurses and staff have always told us that this place is our haven. But, one thing is for sure, this place is excruciating.

I don’t have any clue about my life, yet a feeling for wanting the idea of death lingers on my mind. It felt like death was the only way.

As I ate the meal our nurses had served, I raised a question making the nurse gasp from surprise.

“Why do you people try so hard to keep us alive?” I asked.

“Why don’t you people just let us die and be free from ourselves?” I added.

“You know what, my sister died three years ago from suicide. No one was there for her; even me, who studied Psychology, never had a glimpse of her suicidal feelings. I guess, I want to save you and everyone around here from death because your life is worth saving.

Most people here feel lost and scared to survive. Some people here cannot decide fully on their own.” She spoke.

“Do I deserve to live?” I asked, secretly hoping that she'd say yes. And just like what I hoped for, “Yes, you deserve life and survival,” she answered.

Thank you. I mouthed.

This place locks me up from the outside world. I lost my identity and lived here as an aged newborn baby, and just like a child, I deserve my life.

People with suicide attempts are gathered.

We can see from each other

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LITERARY ARTS Emotional Emotional Dungeons Dungeons at at Home, Home, how how does does it it feel? feel?

Words by Shergie Gwyneth N. Ocampo

They say Home is where we feel our safest.

People say that our Home is the place we ran to at our darkest point in life.

What if that ‘home’ doesn’t offer the feeling of safety in our minds? What if we feel lost in our own Home? Or maybe, what if our Home doesn’t feel like Home anymore?

Many of us experience that uncomfortable feeling flowing through our bodies: anxiety. That sensation might range from profound five-alarm bells noisily wailing to dread lurking in the shadows of our mind. When this happens, people may disengage socially to escape the feeling of hopelessness.

People go through life afraid of confronting the source of their constant anxiety. We think we’re worried because both our parents are already anxious. We recognize that we are worried because we have suffered from trauma around one or more moments in our lives. We believe that there's no way out of this situation, but we do our best to squeeze it out and make it through.

There are several instances wherein people feel that their Home is a pit of depressive feelings. Fact: we don't feel safe a lot of the time, and this lack of safety is the primary cause of all the dread we experience. Most have no clue what it means to feel safe. Plenty of us have never had our parents reassure us that no matter how bad things were in our lives. We will eventually not only be okay but prosper.

Optimism and hope were never fostered in several homes. The notion of safety at Home became a dungeon of oppressive rules that needed to be followed. The idea of being mentally safe at Home became a pit of bashful words and manipulative actions.

Whenever I see how happy other children are with their families and parents, I notice how bright their parents glistened just by the sight of their child. It made me ponder: did my parents ever gaze at me with warmth? I guess that sensation that being passionately loved offers a child comfort, self-assurance, and protection.

I guess that sensation that being passionately loved offers a child comfort, self-assurance, and protection. Feeling wanted makes us feel secure. Being safe means not reprimanding yourself or believing that everything excellent in your existence is on the verge of disappearing.

Safety is not the feeling as if you're about to tumble over a high peak and not being concerned about being judged by people. It's the ability to rediscover the secure area within oneself put aside when we're younger. That safe zone is present when we are born, but we lose our way there due to the abuse and neglect of those who are supposed to look after us.

Being mentally healthy is also a result of a healthy environment.

If the Home doesn’t feel like ‘home,’ where should we run to?

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