The ISAT U MC record zero case of COVID -19 transmission among staff and employees through strict implementation of NO FACE MASK, NO FACE SHIELD, NO BALLPEN, NO TRANSACTION protocol that was imposed since March 16 up to November 18.
Assertive responses in implementing health protocols was strictly followed to contain COVID-19
disease; then as early as March the administration issued system wide health protocols under the supervision of the University President Dr. Raul Muyong. There is also COVID -19 task force team chaired by Engineer Joel Ferolino and her Co-chief school Nurse Ma. Victoria Fermindoza composed by other members.
“Every now and then, everyday, we observe health protocol, so we posted announcements: No facemask,
Iloilo Science and Technology
University (ISAT U) marked its 6th years as a University, with the theme; “ISAT U: Upholding Quality and Excellence in Higher Education Amidst Covid-19 Pandemic”, May 18.
Along with celebration of ISAT U’s sixth year Anniversary, ISAT U Iloilo Campus held a blessing and inauguration for the new infrastructure of the said University.
Rev. Fr. Marcelino Cortez Jr. led the blessing and inauguration while ISAT U President Dr. Raul F. Muyong together with Atty. Leo S. Sombiro, ISAT U Board of Regents and President of the ISAT U Federated Alumni Association participated in the ribbon cutting.
After the Eucharistic celebration and some video greetings, video clips abut ISAT U’s accomplishments and future plans: the programs come to order.
Finance gave his welcome remarks followed by the introduction of honor guest by Dr. Muyong.
“As UniFAST Chairman, he ensures the implementation of the most important social legislation of the Duterte Administration, the Universal access to quality tertiary education or free education law.” Dr. Muyong.
CHED Chairman Popoy De Vera gave his message. “History must up name but the reputation of being innovative per excellence surely remains,” he stated.
Consequently, Hon. Mayor Trenas also gave his message right after Dr. Muyong introduced him.
Mayor Trenas said, “With ISAT U’s compassionate and high caliber educators coupled with upgraded facilities, we can ensure that the institutions produces competent graduates who can excel in any field even in global arena.”
no face shield, no ballpen, no entry, no transaction should be done. Online appointment so that they can be accommodated ,and can be given a schedule of when to transact business on school. We do not allow any personal to report to office kung may sip-on ,kung may hilanat ,even student kung taas ang temperature sa 37.5 or above 36 something , we sent them back as part of the protocol,” said Sandra Examen, the Campus
Administrator.
Washing and sanitizing of hand was also imposed to students and employees and other stakeholders before entering the school campus. There are thermal scanners to record more reliable temperature result unlike Non-contact forehead InfraRed thermometer, to minimize school expenses on buying batteries. One is in front of guard house; and the other was place on gate 1 for
By Renalyn E. Balsomo & Marielle G. GeleraFour research papers of the students from Iloilo Science and Technology University Miagao Campus (ISAT U MC) was accepted and officially published in the International Research Journal (IRJ): The Globus Journal Progressive Education, one of the prestigious journals in the world, April 17.
The aforementioned journal is running at 2011 covering areas of Education, Humanities and Social sciences in the welfare of society:
It accepts academically robust papers, articles, case studies, book reviews that contribute to the area of research in education and sociology.
“This is truly history in the making, very first two papers coming from student to be published in International Research Journal which means their name will appear in google scholar Index,” Coronado said.
Dr. Edsel Orbino Coronado is currently the Research Coordinator of
Dr. Gabriel M. Salistri Jr. Vice President for
“Thank you for always being a good and strong partner of the
Administration and
December 16- Dr. Loriedee D. Bentula, the Chief of Board of Adviser of the Techno Forum Publication, was awarded as one of the Hall of Famers for the Best Performing Adviser during the Virtual College Press Conference (COPRE) 2020 which was held via zoom and was live stream through the COPRE-PIA 6 page.
Hall of Famer is an award given to those outstanding advisers
“I am more than grateful to be awarded today as one of the Hall of Famers for the Best Performing Advisers in Region VI,” Dr. Bentula said on her opening speech.
She has been serving the aforementioned Publication for over __ years and was acknowledged as an outstanding adviser for __ consecutive years.
Through those years, she pointed out four lessons that she had learned from campus journalism: first, love; second, passion; third acceptance and lastly, humility.
This campus journalism is an annual activity conducted by Philippine Information Agency 6 (PIA 6) under the management of Leonard T. Pinedathe officer in charge.
Then, Dr. Bentula ended her
speech with the quote that she borrowed from Simon Sinek, “Working for something we don’t care about is called stress. Working hard for something we love is called passion.”
By Ericka Obsioma
The newly developed systemwide Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) of Iloilo Science and Technology University (ISAT U) had its orientation for the first cluster last 8th of February via Zoom and Facebook Live at 1 o’clock in the afternoon spearheaded by Dr. Ramil Lumauag, Director of VLE and Mr. Pedro H. Fontonalgo, Director of Office of the Student Affairs and Services.
This orientation was organized by cluster to accommodate the
number of participants to join the Zoom Meeting, for that reason, only students from Leon and Miag-ao campuses were catered: Despite that fact, many students still managed to watch the orientation on Facebook Live because the number of viewers there is limitless.
Dr. Sandra Examen, the Miag-ao Campus Administrator was not present due to an important meeting with the other campus administrators so in behalf, Dr. Ely Ciasico represented the campus and read the welcome message left by Dr. Examen, then it was followed by another welcome message from Mr. Fontonalgo.
“Make use of this opportunity. Despite the difficulties of life that you are facing right now, ISAT University in all campuses is still trying to see you through these difficult times,” words of encouragement from Mr. Fontonalgo.
Right after Mr. Fontonalgo’s remarks, he gave the floor to Dr. Lumauag to enlighten students where he said that the VLE can be utilized by students and faculty members not just for this pandemic but beyond it and was made as a user-friendly environment for easier access to all.
Further, users can access this
platform online and offline using their personal computers, laptops, or smartphones. Syncing data once in a while is needed to update courses. Since only La Paz Campus and Miagao Campus have the only access yet, Leon, Dumangas, and Barotac campuses’ platform is still under development. Also, he demonstrated and explained how to use the platform online and offline one at a time and showed how to access every menu that is seen on the platform.
The SUC President III, Dr. Raul F.
Muyong encouraged students to speak up their minds regarding the VLE because they are more than willing to give answers to their questions. Following what Dr. Muyong said, many questions were raised and were clearly and immediately answered by Dr. Lumauag.
When no questions were raised, Dr. Fontonalgo left a message saying, “Broaden your knowledge, your understanding and how to cope up with your requirements and obligations during this time that we have to rely on virtual education through our virtual learning environment.”
vehicles to also undergone strict health protocols issue in school.
“Effective gid ang mga guidelines and protocol, no case kame. Kung may lockdown sa mga barangay, wala namon ginapasulod ang mga employedo ukon estudyante nga halin didto mismo. May bes nga ang mga estudyante hindi pagpasudlon, kag empleyado lang ang halos ga kitaay di kay wala man estudyante,”said Joselito C.Nacionales , campus Security guard.
Disinfection of offices is done every Friday noon, as to ease the very strong odor of the solution before Monday.
“Ang patakaran is very excellent man. Ang mga development kag ang enhancement kang eskwelahan parti sa mga guidelines okay man,” said Joel Nuanga, Campus Security Guard.
Furthermore, the 11 years in service of being a security in ISAT U MC, Joel Nuanga, marked the University’s developments and enhancements as excellent under Dr. Examen’s Administration in containing the deadly virus.
“Ang ginapangayo ko lang daad sa administration nga up-todate ang pag sekyar nanda kang mga announcement kag info parehos sa amon nga mga security guard,” Nuanga added.
The performance of the school security and employees get very good rating from the campus administration.
“Nami ang guidelines, kag ang safety gid sang health ang ginapasulabi. Kag nainchindihan man namon kung tama ka strikto ang pag sulod sa campus,” said Nicole Rose Eslofor, Tourism student.
“So we’re hoping and praying that this Pandemic will come to an end so that we can go back to normal but to no longer normal thing, but as of the moment that there is already a vaccine, yet and most likely if we go to school face-to-face we need to wear facemask and our face shield and continuously wash our hands to protect ourselves from the virus,” Dr.
continuation of “ISAT U marks...”
Iloilo City government in creating better communities for everyone,” he added.
Moreover, Prof. Samuel G. Arsulo, President of FEFI stated,” for the past 37 years, ISAT U, WVCST has been my life, has been my home,” as he testify that University changed his life for the better.
There were lots of celebratory Anniversary greetings from the University officials, Industry and International partners as they celebrate their sisterhood.
Dr. Corazon C. Corbal, Vice President for Academic Affairs quoted,“for success is not always greatness, but consistency,” in her closing message.
Participant from Iloilo science and Technology University Miagao Campus were among of the 10 finalist during the International E-Learning Essay Competition sponsored by Universitas Sebelas Maret of Indonesia, May 4.
With a score of 74.1, Dinah Neptuno and Marielle Gelera secured the 7th spot of the final 10, while Nicole John Buen, Andrea Tacda and Jonalyn Ferrer got the 9th spot after garnering a score of 70.5.
“I am confident and positive that the teams’ entry will be chosen among the best,” said Dr. Noeme Mosura, Coordinator, National and International Affairs. “Series of editing and encouragement to define the topic for the team wwere made during the preparation,” she added.
Dr. Mosura together with Dr. Loridee Bentula and Dr. Ma Salome Magbanua became the coaches of the participants mentioned.
“It’s a big achievement and pride for me and for our university because joining this competition our university have the opportunity to be known internationally especially that we are drafting the guidelines
for internationalization so we can accept foreign students to enroll and to have more collaborations from other Universities,” said Dr. Mosura.
To determine the winner among the finalist, the teams were tasked to present their topics to the panelist.
“Our preparation was so solemn, we don’t have pressure from expectation, and we just do what we must do. Not less than 3000 words and not more than 7000, that’s it. We actually sleep late at night; we search sources and breathe a minute,” stated Gelera.
Of the two teams from ISAT U, only Gelera and Neptuno got a winning spot on the contest after a successful presentation.
“All we know is that we did our best in writing it and ensure that we’re not violating any rules and guidelines, moreover plagiarizing. I have met a lot of students who have potential in this field, however hesitant and discourage theirselves. As a student, I want them to let go of their hesitation, especially in discouraging theirselves, and open theirselves to all the opportunity,”
NeptunoKaren Farparan Bellen, a 3rd year BEED student, participates in SURABALI 2020 Community Immersion program held at Indonesia through a zoom conference, organize by the headships of Universities Airlangga- Surabaya, Petra Christian University- Surabaya, Udayana UniversityBali last November 16-27.
There are 200 participants coming from countries like Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Bangladesh and Turkey.
“It was my first time to join in this kind of set-up which is peculiar to me. Honestly, there was a point where I’m on the verge of quitting, but along the way I realize that the experiences that I’ll have in joining this immersion will be good,” Bellen said.
Moreover, Udayana University hosted the 1st and 2nd days, followed by Universities Airlangga during the 3rd and 4th whilst Petra Christian University on the
5th and 6th wherein, these six days were allotted for the introduction of the topic and every student who participated were given an assignment for every after the topic.
“I really learned a lot about Indonesia and I was able to explore virtually about the culture, tourism and art of them. Aside from the fact that it’s very interactive and informative, I meet new friends with different nationalities and improved my communicative skills,” she added.
Before the assemblage started, each student who participated were group and for the final project of the aforementioned immersion, the students were task to do a project regarding local culture that will be posted in Instagram.
“Immersing myself to that activity is definitely a one of a kind experiences,” Bellen stated.
After claiming the 2020 title the Bachelor of Industrial Technology (BIT) remain the spot as the champion in Mobile Legends Tournament via FB live last February 21.
Participants Levie Montalban, Jericho Paguntalan, Ritchie Molo, Roniel Finalla, Eduard Fantillagan and Philip Cesar Baysa, joined force on their defenses that succeeded five opponent teams after their remote scenario on virtual gaming.
“Wara gid kami nabudlayan kag expected ron namon nga kami ma champion, abi namon nabudlayan gid kami sa Computer Studies (COMSTUD) kaso nag warm up lang gale kami,” said Eduard Fantilagan.
Team captain Lebie Montalban much prefer the face to face tournament, on
Teacher Education Department installed last January 2021.
He shared that he was chosen to be the Research Coordinator in the Teacher Education Department just this semester that’s why he was able to make efforts and pursue achievements in their Department in order for other department to be inspired and motivated that they can do it also in Publishing their students’ research paper.
The initial qualification of the Research papers from ISAT U MC led research development, and history among other campuses and universities.
“I believe that our research paper passed the quality test of the Globus Journal of progressive education that is why it was qualified to be published,” said Santolices.
Santolices is the leader of one of the Research Papers that was Published in IRJ, entitled: Video game engagement and academic performance of Junior High School students, with her team members: Charlon Molase, Aina Semolava, Llywwyllnn Farfaran, April Joy Tabugsoc and Rona Jane Moncal.
The other Reseach paper that was qualified are the following: Attributes of English Teachers in their Workplace Basis for Intervention Plan for Employability, by Azalia Ruth T. Trasmonte, Jenelyn F. Maguad, Loubelle M. Nuevaespaña, April F. Resco, Erika Czarrynne B. Tanate and Angelica P. Vinson; Evaluation of selected institutional licensure examination for teachers review materials, by Philip John
the game as of before they could witness their enemy’s defeat and retreat: As a defending champion the team found it easy joining the said event and got the slot for their council.
“Nag pa Tournament ang amon council bali eight teams kami tanan pero gin sipalan nalang namon kay man-an ron namon nga kami man gyapon ma represent ka council kay kami lang man mayad sa amon council eh,” said Philip Cesar Baysa.
The Championship game lasted only a day, then after that Computer Studies(COMSTUD ) Council announced first placed, Hotel Management (HM) Council take the second place and Education Council ranked last.
T. Segundino, Venjeline Mondragon, Althia Cyda Carnaje, Sheryl Grace Silaya, Cheryhel Panagiton, Aiza Seiton and Anthony Servano; and Unravelling Millenial fever on wattpad stories, by Joshua F. Napilay, Regine M. Nanas, Aila N. Solinap, Aira Shayne N. Falguisana and Cheza Via M. Munoz.
The school forwarded the aforesaid research papers to Globus Journal of progressive education and undergone Quality test with the following conditions: the research paper should be cutting edge, result oriented, original paper and under the scope of the journal that should belong to the management and technology area before publishing.
“The researcher should create a novel and relevant research output that could contribute to the body of knowledge. There should be teamwork, where everyone must contribute even just one paragraph. Also, setting due date is vital in the progress of creating research,” Dr. Coronado added.
Dr. Mae Angeline Tajolosa, Head of the Research Office did the great effort to process the publication while Dr. Edsel Coronado for editing and validation of the article to be suited into a particular journal.
“The University is now encouraging not only students, but even professor to maintain the achievement in producing relevant research in “The Globus Journal Progressive Education,” Dr. Coronado highlighted. Publishing student paper is a prestige for ISAT U MC.
February 8- Jessa Gemal beat the participant of a forerunner department- the Education- during the virtual celebration of the University’s 76th Foundation day, which was held via google meet and was live stream through the Student Republic’s (SR’s) Facebook page.
Gemal is in her third year taking up Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management and a participant of their Department in the aforementioned event.
“I was the one who
approached Geriane Miclat before. I said like if may interested sa lower years then ma give way ako, but wala guid may interested sa lower years then amo na to nga gin grab ko nalang lagi nga i-represent ang HM,” Gemal said. Extemporaneous Speaking Contest is a competition wherein the participants are given questions on the spot and they have to answer in a span of time allotted to each of them.
It was participated by four
Departments: Joshua James Sarabia of Computer Studies (CS), Jarine Nacita of Bachelor of Industrial Technology (BIT) and Nicole John Buen of Education, unfortunately the participant of CS was disqualified due to violating the rules of the contest.
“I’m not present during the event ma’am for the reason that I need to go home that time because I went to our signal area at exactly 7:00 am assuming that the event will start at exactly 9:30 am which
was the given time of the said event according to our Governor. But the event started almost an hour passed by to the given period and I received a message to our Governor that the event had started na, when I try to get in ‘twas late na po because the Extemporaneous Contest is already done…,” explained by Sarabia during the interview.
While Nicole John Buen of Education Department only takes the second place and Nacita the third place.
EDITORIAL BOARD
2020-2021
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Dinah Neptuno
Marielle Gelera
MANAGING EDITOR
Elaine Nabiong
Prince Arjay Perez
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
Abigil Seguiza
Jan Faith Torrendon
STAFF
Christine Esteves
Nissie Mae Dolleno
Geline Anne Nigna
Renalyn Balsomo
Flordeliza Cortez
Ma. Fe Factao
Jonalyn Ferrer
Ace Gemal
Iris Mae Genandoy
Raffie Genebleza
Joey Lyn Jimenez
Nicole Mo-oc
Lindy Morano
Jocelyn Nervida
John Michael Niolar
Rowen Rie Nocal
Erika Obsioma
Jesserie Santocildes
Sarline Kaye Sason
Mary Sheyll Tabu-ao
Kingredz Tigalina
Yxzy Pearl Tumulto
Rey Dante Zapanta Jr.
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Prince Arjay Perez
Alexis Nieri Magsino
Whindy Gayares
Mike Jaylou Nim
Karen Estroso
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DR. SHIRLEY G. FRIGILLANO
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When “Quality Education” is just a shiny outer lining of “rotten Educational System”, will you still dare to buy it using the money you save from having a parttime job and overnights? Sometimes, the very thought of fundamental is the main reason why we are working hard. But, is it justifiable that we work hard just to have “Class C”, at the very least rather than having nothing in return? Today, our main problem isn’t in how can we understand the lesson in mathematics, physics and chemistry; moreover, not in how can we manage our time and most especially not on how can we reach what’s expected from us but on how can we passed the standard of DedEd just to be called a “Student”. Life is already hard, just this morning, we realized being a student is even harder, thus we are left with the most hardest part, knowing who are we and what’s our place. Being a student is a privilege, at the same time an honor, and that must not be abuse at all cost, especially not amidst this pandemic. When the RA 10931, otherwise known as the “Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act of 2017” was promulgated, our parents was the first one to rejoice. For the said law had lessened their burden, at the same time, in part of a student, studying in college will never be a hindrance anymore as long as there’s a dedication and perseverance. However, the outbreak of COVID-19 made the law more than useless. Online learning is seen as the best way to finance the bankruptcy of face-to-face learning, but is it? Probably, especially to those fat cat for they can afford to buy their child a gadgets and some necessity of best way, they have faster internet connection and a financier of load. While modular and recording tape was also included among those proclaimed best way as a means to suffice the need of those students who doesn’t have internet connection and gadgets. But, in what way can you guarantee that there will be “Quality Education” in those means? Come to think of the real scenario during regular classes, students were struggling to understand the lesson even though the teacher was right in front of them, how much more if all they have are pile of Instructional Materials? Have you ever thought of it? We are not trying
to oppose your plans and decision but it seems that today’s Education is only suitable for opulent individual. Let’s go back to why RA 10931 was promulgated, wasn’t it for those less fortunate? Now, what will happen to us? Who really are the subjects? Many saw quitting as the best choice, I hope you can hear their
howling, our howling rather. One day, there’s a clear declaration that made us furious. And do you know what’s that? It states that, “This year, schooling is a choice.” Why on earth would schooling become a choice when EDUCATION is a need? Can you still recall the four basic need? Those are FOOD, SHELTER, CLOTHING & EDUCATION, just in case you forgot about it. Is that the only ideal scapegoat you come up with? Letting us choose when you already have the majority’s vote? We’re against of Academic freeze as well because we’re thinking of millions of teachers who solely rely their everyday living on teaching. But,
please under the name of justice, do it fair as well. It is not just unemployment that will be uncontrollable after this crisis, but also the overflowing number of students that will be left behind and the out of school youth, surely that will be deafening. Furthermore, isn’t that one of the Millennium Development Goals is to achieve Universal and Primary Education? Where is it right now? Not everyone can still have the access to Quality Education for the connection was shut down by their decision that was not anchored to students’ situations. To simply simplify our condition, you’re strangling us, us- who are behind the intermediate line, because of your plans. We have gone far enough, from the transition of Basic Education Curriculum to K-12 Curriculum, and quitting for a year is beyond torture for us. You might argue that,” Then, don’t quit.” We badly wanted not to but how can we when from the very beginning, you left us with no other choice but to quit? Being a subject for who knows what will be the result is already too much and right now being a defendant, in which the only thing that can save us is our right as a student. For the jury, the DepEd, everything is groundless. What exactly a student is without their rights to be one?
A typical student only carry a backpack filled of notebooks, books and pencil and sometimes in his/her right arm was the school projects. But right now, it’s different. What we have in our back are the burdensome qualifications and requirements to be a student and not because we’re a student. How to be a student in this digital age? A trendy intriguing question. It’s hard to describe its physical aspects even the definition is devoid of reason, so absurd.
When wealthy are the primary subject of newly proclaimed best way to learn after throwing out the validity of law that support less fortunate individual. What right do the DepEd have to deprive those students who are behind the intermediate line of their privilege to learn? When the standard of being a student today is abusive, what right do we still have against it? Thus, we come to think that: Being a student is just a figment of our determination to be one.
For the jury, the DepEd, everything is groundless. What exactly a student is without their rights to be one?
“Importante makamaan kaw basa kag sulat.”
Being a Filipino, belief really matters. But what if that belief causes misunderstanding among us, worst the cause of being unproductive? I am not a pro nor anti when it comes to annihilating belief, which is a trademark of being a Filipino, but I saw danger, on some, that comes after it. Thus, I come to think that it is the right time to stop medicating the younger generation with such belief especially the one stated above.
Upon hearing the result of 2018 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) which put our country at the last ranked among 79 countries for having a score of 340 points out of the average 487 points in reading comprehension that was released last December 3, 2019. I saw how our country mourn for it. But still it has the same review as the tragic ending of the love story of Romeo and Juliet, we accept it, many has move on. Sadly, only few has learned from it and some chose to
just ignore it.
What our country need isn’t a fluent individual but an individual who know how to comprehend. Frederick S. Perez, President of the Reading Association in the Philippines, identify that one of the main reason why many students had hard time during the examination was because they are used in reading stories with basic plot line rather than on informational text. Exactly! I don’t see the usefulness of critical thinking in reading legends, myth, tale and the like, which is mostly the content of Instructional materials distributed by the Department of Education (DepEd). Also, I don’t see comprehension in reading aloud because such activity is more likely geared toward fluency not on enhancing and exercising the analytical and critical thinking skills of a students. Why? Because instead of focusing on the context the student’s focus is being taken away by the thought of “How
might I sound?” It is a remarkable thing to note that fluency is of no use when it lacks comprehension. The case is synonymous in doing an experiment without following the correct procedure. Furthermore, the importance of Informational text is often neglected because the Instructional materials, that is being distributed, forgot to introduce it or at least given enough space. Which is by far the root of the rapid cases of misinformation leading to fake news because students can’t differentiate facts from opinion.
Write. Read. Listen. Understand. Speak. That should be the fundamental things in learning. It is not enough that we only know the first two or the last one or either which because if that’s the case the foundation is weak. We must have those four things, especially the fourth one because the fuel for us to speak well is when we understand things. I remember during my Elementary days, our teachers’ focus is for us to know how to read and write well. Then what? Even in spelling, their principle is that, it is enough that we know how to spell the word. Then what? They should at
least explain what’s the definition and it’s uses because a single word has a lot of meaning when we talk about uses and that’s very confusing and complicated. Isn’t that it is in the first six years of schooling where a students must built a strong foundation for the latter years will be easier to understand?
Unfortunately, during my time, that’s not the case. And that’s during my high school days
when I realized that the Instructional materials aren’t useful. Teachers are still striving to look for other references just to provide us enough information. That enough information is even harder to understand. We are going out of the topic and some were unrelated and baseless. Sometimes, the desired topic were left and we just proceeded to the next one. The bottom line here is that, they should create an Instructional material that is fit for each year level and thoroughly reviewed it. If there are some that is unnecessary then omit it and replaced it with the essential one. The thinner the better as long as it contains the most essential topic to be discussed than having the thickest one with unnecessary content.
It’s okay to submit ourselves in our belief, only if it is still effective. The belief that,”Importante makamaan kaw basa kag sulat to”, its effectiveness was already due a long time, when
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By Elaine V. NabiongIn today’s generation, children are quite impulsive. In the sense that, whatever they think that can give them a bliss is already acceptable not minding what could be its consequences at the end. Yes! Our purpose on earth is to live life to the fullest but then, there are scads of things that should be taken into account as well.
We’ve come to reality that engaging yourself into the nature of loving at a young age is not bad, as long as you know what is moral and immoral, when you’re in a relationship. Preferably, you can have a lot of benefits if you have a girlfriend/boyfriend. In what way? Of course, they can help you make your assignments or projects, companion when you are doleful, either of these. But, we could not refuse the fact that it also has a negative effects which can probably distract you from studying and out of focus in your goals.
Being pregnant at the right age is definitely okay. On the other hand, the
youth of today is too vulnerable that’s why they prevalently involved in teenage pregnancy. This children should be at school busying themselves with their studies and helping their parents with household chores. They are still young, they can’ t afford the necessities of their children. Yet, we cannot deny that they wanted their children to have a better lives too. But how? If it is not there parents who shouldered everything they need, for sure, they will be so stressed. Why is it that teenagers are too prone with sexual practices? Maybe because they lack support and guidance from their parents or relatives. How about the others who received love and care but still engaged in that kind of doings? Should we say, they just wanted to be loved by others? Obviously, they have point, but why is it that they need to have sex just to feel loved? Does sex completes them?
According to Director Juan Perez III of the Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM), the number of pregnancies among teenagers as young as ten years old is alarming and the rate has definitely increase, amid the government calling teen pregnancy a “National Social Emergency. “
At a young age, children who got pregnant suffered from unruly adversities which make them so languid. In this era, if you’re pregnant and you’re still young,
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internet connection can benefit?
I remember my daily routine in the first three months of the year 2020, sleeping late at night with piles of written works waiting for me in the morning, carrying files of papers to and fro, examinations waving in the hallway to my next subject, endless preparations to incoming reporting that will suck your blood then only to find out that your vexations has altered everything. But then, after those months everything changes swiftly. And that change made us constant, unsatisfying, and obligatory. Worst, helpless.
To us students, no one will say “no” to a long vacation but being a learner it’s a bane for us knowing the consequences brought by this pandemic, Corona Virus Disease 2019 or COVID-19 . The necessity to proposed home school, online learning and the like left the Department of Education (DepEd) gasping for optionality. However, those platform are not conducive, accessible and guaranteed to everyone, especially those in remote areas. In our current situation where we are all trapped and controlled, the only thing we can do is to stay at home and be safe, it’s better only for some. Sadly, I am not among those some. If it continues, where’s the education for all if only those who have computers, cellphones and fastest
I understand the term “Alternative” and “Unexpected” but not their definition of “fairness”. I lived in rural area where poor signal is seen as second among the rising problem aside from poverty in our community. To those who have the same as what I am experiencing right now, what will happen to us? Where we left behind? Or should we violate the Enhanced Community Quarantine or (ECQ) for us to get connected and stay updated, is that a conducive? Accessible? And what kind of learning are there when you are interrupted and distracted at the same time?
In addition, I saw Home School and Modular as good than “no schooling at all” but the another struggle there is, how about when we have some clarification? Who will suffice our need for explanation and clarification? Our parents? Probably, they rank number one in your list that will stand as our consultant. But don’t you know the reason why they send us to school? Their reason might not be applicable to many but for me it prevails. It states that,“We send you to school because we can’t afford to give you enough knowledge for you to learn more and be better.” And if you think that we are already college and we don’t need any consultants anymore, aside from allowing suspected persons to enter our countrywhich is the country’s biggest mistakeyours is thinking we can learn without any guidance from a teacher or professor.
Thus, I am ending it now with a thought that this crisis is really detrimental, which led me to think that I needed to be rich enough, not for fame, but just to afford a bit of knowledge that is uncertain, moreover, erroneous.
The PISA’ s result just showed us how we misunderstood fluency as the standard of intelligence.
-Dinah S. Neptuno
Toast for Fluency........... continuation
Modernity was just an embryo. But since Modernity is already at the peak of its teenage years, it would be better to stop it as soon as possible and spread a new belief that will guide the new generation of students and that is: “Importante maintindihan mo te mayad ang ginabasa kag ginaubra mo “ Right now, where many of us has been dependent in using technologies, without knowing what will be its cause in the latter period, it is the right time that we know how to understand and react on how it must be use before it will use us. Yes, Technology makes our life easier but it complicate plowing the vast land of Education.
The PISA result just showed us how we misunderstood fluency as the standard of intelligence. But, despite of that degrading result we can use it to change what we have known and what we believe into our asset.
It’s a deal!
surely other people will judge you and make fun of you. No matter how you defend yourself, they will not see anything good from you instead it’s your mistakes.
Director Perez III added that, “There is an average of 530 teenagers that get pregnant daily, and the figure has stayed above 500 since 2010. The number hit a high in 2017, when the agency recorded about 574 teen pregnancies per day.”
No matter how you regret your past it will be feckless, you have already committed your sin, and that is getting pregnant not on the right age and right time. What we need today is a helping hand not only for the victims but for everyone. Making them cognizant of what are the negative effects that they will get from this will not be enough because there are myriads of things or factors that should be considered when dealing with teenagers.
Perez said they are taking a closer look at the 10 to 14 age group, saying they found a 50 percent increase of pregnancies since 2011, amounting to 2,000 cases. About 30 to 50 of these pregnancies are among ten-year-olds, Perez said.
“Among the ten years old are around 30, 40, 50 every year, so in one week, a ten year old is giving birth in this country,” Perez added.
Teenagers who are 14 below or everyone to be exact, should be at school not baby sitting. We knew that education is the best weapon that we can have but because of early pregnancy, it hinders the possibilty of attaining the zenith of success.
The cases of pregnant teenagers who are 14 below is rampant and quite alarming. The government should take an action or find means not solely lessen but totally annihilate. Although, there are programs that educate women still, it is not enough. There should be another methodology.
On the other hand, through the guidance of parents probably teenagers might be eluded from this kind of circumstance.
Yet, how much educated a person is, when temptation occurs, surely catastrophe will happen.
If you were to be asked, would you choose future over pleasure or pleasure over your future?
We all have the desire to help others, especially in this times of crisis. Recently, Philippines is one of the countries which was hit and severely affected by the Global Pandemic, Corona Virus Infectious Disease or commonly known as COVID-19. Everyone was doing their part even in their little ways in order to contribute. Some were donating foods to the frontliners- who are risking their lives by leaving their homes just to provide security to the people even though they experienced discrimination. In the field of medicine, nurses, doctors and other medical practitioners they showed bravery by giving up their own safety just to cure the patients infected by this deadly virus while soldiers and policemen have to leave their comfort places also to secure the country. Even those who were in the blue-collared job employees such as janitors displayed sympathy in this time of Pandemic and those in the field of Fashion Industry, they showed how they can contribute by sewing protective equipment for the frontlinerswhich was so overwhelming.
ISAT U System paved its way as they once again done a big contribution in the field of sewing Personal Protective Equipments for the frontliners during this tough time and their heroic acts is now all over the Social Media. Together, let’s find out the sympathy and love for the certain personas who made their time beneficial through sewing facemasks and PPE’s for the medical frontliners in Iloilo.
An incoming third year BIT Fashion Apparel student and a native of Barangay Lutungan, Igbaras, Iloilo, Robelyn Ebido Elecanal together with her Fashion Apparel Instructor, Rolly John Fabila Pelobello, MSHE under the Bachelor of Industrial Technology Department folded their efforts together in sewing Personal Protective Equipments or Hazmat Suits and facemasks.
“We’ve sewn 430 facemasks wherein it was donated by the ISAT U MC Coop to be distributed to the students and 100 PPEs wherein it was under the Iloilo Unified Volunteers in cooperation with the ISAT U System to be given to all the medical facilities in Iloilo”, Prof. Pelobello stated.
It was a timely-cost scenario since it’s just three of them who were using the electric sewing machine to sew all the equipments.
However, despite the shortness in man power Elecenal said that, “We are still thankful and very much grateful to the siblings of Sir Pelobello for assisting us during the production since we’re working in their residence. That’s why, even the fact that there are protocol that we should stay home, I still managed to travel from our residence to my Prof’s house just to help him sew the said PPEs and facemasks.”
“We spend our day and night time sewing so that it would be done as soonest as possible because we knew that the frontliners are having a hard time seeking for this suit in battling the deadly virus,” she added.
They are also thankful for the patience and understanding of the parents of Prof. Pelobello for preparing their foods and everything.
“It was our first time to sew PPEs made of plastic and it was hard for us but we are determined to finish it that’s why, we did our best to come up with a high quality PPEs and we’re grateful that we made it,” Elecanal expressed.
She also stated that she was happy to be given a chance to contribute her skills in the field of Fashion Industry and at the same help the frontliners. Indeed, we have to set aside our selfishness and comfort zone in this time of pandemic because there are those who are suffering just to save us. Our brave frontliners risking their lives just to provide us security and comfort, in return, we have to follow the strict implementation of protocols and health standards because if we continue to violate and follow our own egos and desires, then we will be trapped in our current situation for a long time.
Lastly, these two great people proved to us that nothing can hinder us if we have this compassion and desire to help others. It’s another milestone, not only for them but also to the whole ISAT U Miagao Campus as they embodied the University’s core values. This may serves as an inspiration for us to look forward and continue doing good deeds for the future generations and for the betterment of our country. Hence, let me borrow this qoute which everybody loves to hear,“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”
Kudos Isatians!
Bilang estudyante, sa aking pananaw ay hindi mahalaga ang bilang o numero ng isinisilang at hindi naman masama ang paglaki ng ating populasyon hangga’t na gagawa natin ang ating responsibilidad sa ating pamilya at lipunan. Ang pagkaroon ng pamilya ay maituturing na kayamanan kahit simple at payak ang pamumuhay. Hangga’t buo, may respeto at nagmamahalan ang bawat isa ay siyang magtatagumpay sa pagunlad.
Sa tingin ko hindi naman natin dapat ikumpara ang bilang ng isinisilang sa namamatay. Bakit? Sino ba ang taong masisiyahan sa tuwing namamatayan ng mahal sa buhay, lalo na ng mga magulang? Alam kong wala, minsan nga hinihiling nalang natin na wag na sana silang kunin ng Maykapal o di kaya’y tayo nalang sana ang mauna dahil hindi tayo sanay na wala o mawala sila sa ating buhay. Salamat sa modernong panahon ngayon at malaki pa ang chansa na makakasama pa natin sila ng matagal. Hindi na mahalaga ang bilang ng isinisilang at namamatay at kung patuloy paring lumubo ang populasyon hangga’t hindi tayo pabigat at pasanin ng gobyerno. Maraming Pilipino na lumaki sa hirap at malaking pamilya ngunit umunlad at gumanda ang buhay dahil nagsumikap. Nagpapatunay lamang na hindi basehan ang bilang ng populasyon upang umunlad . Ikaw? Ano sa palagay mo ang nararapat? Pigilan ang paglobo ng populasyon o hayaan na lamang?
Karugtong ng “Enter Love, Love at First Site”
pana ni Kupido tumatama sa puso. Simula nang ito’y inilabas noong 2004. Ayon sa Facebook statistic every marketer should know in 2020”, dito inilarawan ni Sarah Aboulhosn ang 2.45 billion na pagtaas ng mga aktibong gumagamit ng facebook kada buwan. Pwede na ang video call, na kadalasan gumagastos ay yung may pera
Dahil sa modernalisasyon mas pinadali na nito ang lahat pati pagibig ginawa naring instant in site. Nailabas na rin ang Dating Apps. Enter to Love. Ayon sa 2018 Statistic Survey inilabas nito ang 12% mula sa edad na 18-29 na ang kanilang relasyon ay nabuo sa pagkikita online. Sa ngayon meron nang 1,500 na dating apps or website.
Sa pamamagitan ng social media at maraming site Online mas madali ng iparamdam at magparamdam sa minamahal. Mistulang tagapagdala ng spark sa iniirog upang makagawa ng panibagong love story. Makakaya ba ng bagong henerasyon na walang access sa mobile world? Siguro oo pero siguro ang lahat ay hindi na kasing dali ng dati.
Sa teknolohiya ay may nakakubli ring maganda ngunit ang ano mang sobra ay hindi rin tama, hindi lahat pwedeng tularan, ano “Sana All”? Hindi rin pwedeng pati pag-ibig dito narin i-aasa. Instant click may forever na?
Bakit kailangang magbulag bulagan sa katotohanan? Bakit kailangang magbingi bingihan sa mga nangyayaring hindi tama?
Ito ang mga tanong na kahit alam natin ang mga sagot takot magsalita, dahil sa bawat tamang salita ay ang mapangahas na tingin na parang nagbabadya ng “Mamamatay ka”. Ito ang isa sa nakakalungkot na pangyayari na kalimitang makikita sa bawat lugar, lalo na nang umusbong ang nakakakilabot na sitwasyon ang Global Pandemic, Corona Virus Infectious Disease o mas kilala sa tinatawag na COVID-19. Nagbago ang takbo ng pamamahala sa buong mundo kabilang na ng ating bansa, ang Pilipinas. Maraming lumalabas na balita kung saan, kontrobersyal na tinatalakay ang pinagmulan ng virus na ito. Wala mang lehitimong batayan kung saan talaga ito nagmula, ang sigaw ng lahat ngayon ay makaahon at tuluyang mapuksa ang kalabang hindi naman natin nakikita.
Dulot ng pandemyang ito, nawalan ng trabaho ang halos lahat ng tao dahil sa mahigpit na pagpapatupad
ng Enhanced Community Quarantine o (ECQ), kung saan nagsasaad na bawal muna magbyahe ang pampubliko at pribadong sasakyan at pagsara ng mga establishments para maiwasan ang patuloy na pagkalat ng virus na labis na nakaapekto sa normal na manggagawa. Isinailalim ni Pangulong Duterte na ang Pilipinas ay nasa
“State of Calamity” kung saan, maaaring magamit ang pondong inilaan sa bawat barangay na tinatawag na “Calamity Fund”. Ayon sa datos, ang Calamity Fund na matatanggap ng bawat barangay ay ibinabase sa IRA ng barangay.
“Hindi ako nakatanggap ng tulong mula sa gobyerno. Bakit sila meron? Ako wala?
Ni Ma. Abigil T. Seguisasino nga ba ang nagdedesisyon kung sino ang ililista at ma-qualify para makatanggap ng ayuda mula sa gobyerno?
Base sa panununtunan na inilabas ng pamahalaan, ang mabibigyan ng ayuda ay ang mga taong nasa laylayan ng lipunan ngunit paano kung ang karampot na tulong
Bakit kailangang itanggi kung alam mo sa sarili mo na ang desisyon na iyong ginawa ay magdudulot ng kasiyahan sa
Parehas naman kaming mahirap! Isang kahig, isang tuka!” Pamilyar ba ang linyang ito sa inyo? Malamang, sapagkat ito ang palagian mong maririnig saan mang pahayagan na nagsasabi ng kanilang hinaing ukol sa Calamity Fund. Masasakit na mga salita at tingin ang ibinabato sa mga opisyales ng barangay. Ang tanong,
sa 109, 779, 985. Mabilis ang paglobo ng ating populasyon at patuloy parin itong tataas sa hinaharap. Dapat ba natin itong ikabahala? Mabuti ba o masama ang epekto nito?
na ibibigay sa mga ito ay pagnanasaan pa ng mga sakim at uhaw sa lipunan? Nagbigay ng malaking katanungan sa bawat isa kung
PAANO ang pagpili at kung SINO ang pumili? Ang ilan sa mga opisyales ng barangay ay itinatanggi na hindi sila ang pumili at tinuturo ang
MSWDO na pareho ring itinatanggi
na sila ang nagdesisyon para dito na nagdudulot ng pagkalito sa mga tao.
Bakit kailangang itanggi kung alam mo sa sarili mo na ang desisyon na iyong ginawa ay tama at katanggap-tanggap?
Bakit kailangang itanggi kung alam mo sa sarili mo na ang desisyon na iyong ginawa ay magdudulot ng kasiyahan sa karamihan?
Makalipas ang ilang araw ay panibagong pag-asa, ng naglabas ng bagong programa ang pamahalaan para matulungan ang mga tao sa badya ng pandemya. Ito ang “Social Amelioration Program” kung saan makakatanggap ng anim na libo hanggang walong libo ang bawat pamilyang naghihirap. Ngunit, sa kasamaang palad, hindi lahat ang nakatanggap ng biyayang ito na mas lalong iniaklas ng mga tao. Lumabas sa mga pahayagan na ang ilan sa mga nakatanggap ng ayudang ito ay ginawang puhunan para sa mga illegal na gawain at droga. Nakakalungkot isipin na sa panahong ito, mas inuuna ang pansariling kapakanan kaysa sa pangkalahatan. Merong patayang nagaganap sa mga pamilya dahil sa perang natanggap mula sa SAP. Ilan lamang ito sa nakakasuklam na pangyayari sa ating lipunan na hindi makakaila sapagkat likas sa tao ang kasamaan.
Habang ang mga dalubhasa sa medisina ay patuloy na nagbubuwis ng kanilang mga buhay, ay siya ring patuloy na paglabag ng mga tao sa batas. Sigaw ng bawat isa ay katapatan at katotohanan na mismong ang mga taong nasa kinauukulan ay hirap ibigay ito. Sigaw ng pamahalaan ay sundin ang batas at patakaran ngunit paano kung tuluyan nang nabulag ang mga tao sa kanilang pinaniniwalaan?
pindot nalang. Isang teleportasyon. Kung gano ito kabilis maghatid ng mensahe, ganun rin ng pighati kaya kadalasan sa post makikita hugot ng mga sawi, naging biktima ng maling akala.
Ang buhay ay may puno at dulo, may wakas at hangganan, may simula at katapusan ngunit hindi mo alam kung hanggang kailan ka mabubuhay. Sa bawat bagong buhay na isinisilang mayroong saya at galak at sa bawat pamamaalam at pagwawakas ng buhay ay mayroong pighati at luha. Ito ay nagpapakita kung paano umiikot ang buhay ng tao ngunit bakit nga ba hindi naging patas ang numero ng mga bagong silang na sanggol sa mga namamatay?
Makakaapekto ba ito sa pag-unlad ng ating bansa?
Likas na sa tao ang panganganak at sa loob ng 295.47 na oras ay tinatayang 7,091 na sanggol ang isinisilang. Mababa kumpara sa bilang ng mga namamatay na umaabot sa 1,981 na bilang kada 82.53 na oras. Sa pagpasok ng taong 2020, batay sa pagsisiyasat ng countrymeters, ang populasyon ng Pilipinas ay umaabot
Hindi maitatanggi na karamihan sa mga Pilipino ay nabibilang sa malaking pamilya at karamihan pa sa kanila ay lugmok sa kahirapan. Ang kahirapan ay isa rin sa naging sanhi ng maagang pagbubuntis o panganganak sa hindi wastong gulang dahil hindi sapat ang kanilang kaalaman sa pagpaplano ng pamilya. Kung kaya’t patuloy ang paglaki hindi lang ng kanilang pamilya kundi ng populasyon. Dapat ba itong pigilan?
Sa pagpasok ng 21st century ay maraming mananaliksik at imbentor ang nakadiskubre ng mga gamot at machines na maaaring makapagpahaba pa ng ating buhay at makapagpagaling sa mga nakamamatay na sakit. Malaking tulong ito sa atin lalo na sa mga matatanda ang mga food supplement o maintenance na mapanatiling maayos ang kalusugan. Malalapatan ng lunas ang may matinding karamdaman at maaari pang humaba ng ilang taon ang buhay. Kung kaya’t ito marahil ang dahilan nang mababang bilang ng namamatay kaysa isinisilang. Magpatuloy sa pahina 6
Madalas kong marinig ang salitang walang forever sa mga kabataan. Napaisip ako. Bakit walang forever? Kung ganun digital na ang magmahal.
Kung noon ang paghahanap ng “love of your life” ay kailangan pang pagbuhusan ng tiyaga at nilaga ng sakripisyo. Ngayon, mag o-online ka nalang tila ba nakabukas kana ng brochure ng pagpipilian. Laganap na ang love on site, possible na ang magmahal sa kawad ng kuryente, internet lang ang kailangan mo tiyak ay meron ka nang pagmamahal. My love life ka nga gano naman ka tunay? Gaano ka tibay?
Maraming taon na ang nakalipas kasabay nito ang mga pagbabago sa maraming aspeto at mga paraan sa particular na bagay gaya ng pag-ibig. Hindi lang basta abot kamay, kundi
Nang nagbukas ang bagong henerasyon tinawag naman itong Generation Z at kahit mga millennial, kilala sa pagiging bukas sa lahat ng bagay. Kinabibilangan ng mga taong nagpasakop sa taong 2000 patas. Gaano rin kaya sila kabukas sa mga sirkumstansiya na dala ng makabagong teknolohiya.
Hindi na uso ang mga disco, pormal na kasuotan, maging ang maginoong paraan sa paglapit sa kababaihan. Ang dating disco pinalitan ng foam party at disco bar, kung saan panay ang inuman.
Ang texting na sumibol noong dekada 80 ay malimit naring gamitin. Dahil ang bagong henerasyon practical na ngayon mag isip , mahal ang load saka mababawasan ang allowance.
Naging mura na ang pagmamahal , kung pwede lang walang gastos. Kaya salamat sa Facebook na mas pinadali, emoji na epektibo mistulang Magpatuloy sa pahina 6
karamihan?”
By Elaine V. Nabiong
The muted suppress
They are the one who inform the people of its nation of the current situation of mother earth. They are the one who voiced out the fears of everybody, addressed the need of everybody, and arrest cruelty for being
They are the person behind our knowledge and it is also behind our knowledge that they are also a person who has rights, freedom and obligations. Whose rights and freedom were prosecuted in pursuit of truth, just by doing their obligations.
Yet no one heard their scream for help, no one knows they are shot, their death wasn’t feared, their greatness means nothing, and for who they are it was concealed. For reporters are dignitaries great friend in installing good reputation and a foe of their own selves for not giving themselves a good one. For reporters talked about everything that inform and amuses everybody yet they failed to make themselves talk, failed to let the world to hear their suppressed symphony.
The guardian of unguarded happiness
Are they fearless? They are not but they choose to be someone like that.
Aren’t they sleepy? They are but they are meant to stay awake to watch over those dreams and nightmares that wanders to nowhere.
Are they strong? They might look like one but deep inside they are breaking into pieces. That is because they can never be weak and unguarded even if they want to.
Then, who are they? They are the most happiest individual who guard the most dangerous place here on earth, the darkness. They are ought to be there, to be the entertainer of those who lose theirselves.
Face, masked of laughter with a touch of vibrant happiness, just to entertain those nurses, doctors and unknown individual who lose their way and for them to find their way out of darkness, for it is untraceable. You can’t find it if you want to because only your fear knows the ingress and your happiness will lead you to the egress.
They are the tiny particles of society yet they are the most significant among all. Their absence means so much especially to those, whose hands determine whether one will survive or not. They are always the leftover that feed millions of individual who are deprived of happiness, losses hope, and willingness. They are the less commendable who always acknowledge everyone’s presence despite of status, gender, races, religion, color, and identity. They doesn’t have any similarities and incomparable to other professions because they are drawn to make differences, to make a change.
In order to make a change one must take one, the Frontliners, had taken that irrevocable rather.
Every bucket of their sweat, every time hearts forming clouds of strength, courage and again, invigorate their petrifying soul.
They are well armed so that they can protect us at all cost. Well trained to easily understand the cause and well disciplined to deal peacefully with the cause.
They are always in front of anyone else. They are always the first to take the hit, first to die because they are the choosen individual who has a spirit of patriotism, willing to die for their country, clothe with nationalism.
But despite their overflowing desire to protect their country they forgot that theirselves needed them. Theirselves needed that greatness to make theirselves secured. Theirselves needed an arm to hold them up which for the meantime is holding a lifeless human.
and Dinah S. Neptuno
take risk by stepping forward, and the choosen irrevocable step in order to save our nation, the world time their tears flood it was all evaporated by our and hope that will be precipitated and for once
Brave warriors in the facade of invisible enemy
Literally standing in the side line of the road while letting themselves stricken by the beaming Mr. Sunshine in order to make sure that they check everyone who passes by in a certain area where they are assigned to. They are definitely very prone to virus because every time they are facing with different person, at the same time, they are putting their selves in the brinks of death. What they have for protection is solely masks and face shield. With this, they are easily affected by the virus. And to think that they are far from their families, it only shows how dedicated they are when it comes to their jobs. They are omnipresent in every phenomenon that we are dealing with. They sacrifice for the welfare of everyone. Rendering their selves for our safety is tearful. Let’s show love and support to our front liners by obliging the rules that have been implemented.
profession is very indispensable. Before, they are simply assisting doctors during operations or taking care of ill people in the hospital but during this pandemic, it’s more than that. For the reason that, they are one of the person who’s in the façade of this crisis. Every one of us has its own purpose here on earth and right now is the time we badly need our strenuous nurses. It’s too formidable to handle this unruly catastrophe but when each of us will have unity in diversity preferably, we will be able to vanquish this. Sweat and tears are there companion. They struggled so much because of this COVID-19 and they seemingly feel languid and stressed. Seeing their family is not on their vocabulary due to the alarming virus that is currently eating the entire world. In every day that they are staying in the hospitals make them more near to the possibility of acquiring or being infected of the said virus. To all nurses who are sacrificing their lives, may each of them will have strength in fighting this virus. Even if there’s no cure yet, may those infected become strong enough to fight the pain they are feeling.
Food is one of our basic needs which preferably vital in every man’s life. They are considered as one of our heroes because without them scads of Filipino will suffer from starvation. Although we are experiencing a formidable adversity they are still doing their job, despite the fact that it may jeopardize them due to they are dealing with different customers which they didn’t know if they are infected or not. They are putting their selves in danger too for the sake of their fellow Filipino who badly needs their service during this pandemic.
The micro effect will have a macro effect
We customarily seen janitors in places where it’s in squalid situation. With what we are dealing with right now, they are one of the reasons why the hospitals are in its pristine state. Which prevalently very pivotal because of this COVID-19, which victimize myriad of our countrymen. If before, you solely disregard their job and disparage them just because they are janitors, but right at this moment of crisis, we should take into account their effort and sacrifices to maintain the cleanliness of the place where infected citizens stay in. Without them surely, the patients will undeniably perceive the smirch and will definitely augment their complications. They are the persons behind amassing garbage and making the atmosphere somehow lulling because it’s clean.
A promulgated law is futile if not because of the people like local officials who probably help in rigorously implementing it on their localities. Just like now, imagine if our officials are heedless about the administered laws of the higher sectors. During this pandemic, we should be obedient and respectful to whatever rules the IATF (International) and the officials of every localities has enforced because it’s for the sake of everyone not for one person only. They deescalate the burden that the higher officials are carrying. For example, if these officials controlled their people then the possibility of getting infected will be getting lesser and lesser. So,, we salute these responsible local officials who undoubtedly served as one of the agents in combatting this COVID-19.
Photo Credit: GoogleWe fled from different planet and we all landed in a newly developed University where we lost connection to where we come from. Then we met him and he showed us his world- where the emptiness is confusing, where looking straight at the tree spread numbers of shades of what lies behind of it, where in his world ignorance is a sin and being a fool is a choice and the intelligent people there aren’t those who has a remarkable extension on their name but the one who sit in the corner, observing them from afar, struggling to find an answer on how they have those poor label.
For 20 months of being under his jurisdiction until now we can’t yet compile everything that he taught us. Some of us are wondering if it is because we don’t understand him? Few says his words are too heavy and many explained they have hard time compressing it. But whatever it is, we only know one thing, that what he thought us is not to be written but to be accomplished. He taught us not to use powerful words most of the time nor waste our time talking with all words. Instead, he introduced to us the pace of walking in a running event, being watchful when someone is having an explanation and being deaf when someone is watching because those are the rules outside his world, where peacefulness can be achieved when everyone is devoid of their right to comment and express their opinion.
Last August 28, you sailed down to somewhere you describe a year ago as, “Garden of Abundance.” We badly wanted to ask you,
what abundance means to you that you wanted them so much outside your world, when in fact you have everything already. Vast land of flowers- flowering, non-flowering, and potent; crystal clear water flowing from the river of your wisdom; and overarching branches of camaraderie. So amazing! But, we are afraid we might sound awful as compare to those lovely nightingale. Now, you left it to us and everything became lifeless then we found out that the reason why your world is so amazing is because of you, the reason why we stayed for so long is because of you, the reason why until now we keep on pursuing this wrong path is because you told us that there’s nothing as “wrong path” only absence of passion and perseverance. We believe it! Not because you said it but because it is true. Right now is our turn, the world you entrusted to us we will take care of it and create a Universe devoid of injustices. We will make a chaotic Universe of peacefulness and fairness.
Dr. Flaviano Manalo, the marks you painted in the 11’× 17’ inches sheet of paper is the most beautiful painting we ever saw, they expressed nothing but perfection. You explained to us that the beauty of information is not on how catchy the colors are but on how simple they are used. You taught us of the different techniques of slowing the dispersion of the figures in the sky. One among them is to create our own figure and paste it to where we want to put ourselves. Furthermore, you enlightened us that a single dot is beautiful because it begets thousands of brilliant mind just to understand that life comprises a series of it.
...a single dot is beautiful because it begets thousands of brilliant mind just to understand that living comprises a series of it.Photo Credit: Donna Marie V. Mabulac
Nalamanmongika’ynagkamali...
Nagsisisiatsaisipmo’y
“Forgive me!,” She utter amidst the heavy heartaches that pour down in her castle that was made of blocks of lies.
Nalamanmongika’ynagkamali...
Nagsisisiatsaisipmo’y
The droplets of regret streamed down on her 15 years old face. Clothes soaked by the irrevocable decision she made. Her hands trembled in disgust, later benumbed by fear while her feet was pulled by her conscience as she walked into the abode of her parents’ warmth.
Atangiyongmgamata’ybiglanglumuhangdimonapapansin
Atangtanong,”anak,ba’tkanagkaganyan?”
Her mother felt a terrible knock on her heart, yet somehow sounds weak and without a second thought she abruptly open it and she wholeheartedly opened it again. In front of her, was a naked figure of her beloved daughter. She search for something, for her masterpiece that she once sculptured in the middle of her chest but Lily thrown it in the abyss of her hatred to her.
Angiyonginanglumuluha
Atangunamongnilapitan
Her mother’s eyes asked her of a million questions, which many of it, she had expected; some of it, she had the answer buried; and the few, were just a part of her being a mother. But, she just lowered her head, begging for forgiveness. As her knees voluntarily fell down, so are her hopes, her blurry vision devouring her, turning everything that surrounds her into an aesthetic art of emptiness.
Ikawaynalulongsamasamangbisyo
Atanglandasmo’ynaligaw
Her mother who’s heart was torn, in the heartbreaking moment in front of her she slowly became whole, pieces were joined together seeing her daughter embracing her, after a year of being away together with her waywardness.
Nagdaanpaangmgaaraw
Dimosilapinapansin
But then, Lily let go of the tightening embrace. Wondering how can her mother can still accept her. Despite what she had done, dropping out of school just to have night outs, going out everyday with someone she just knew for a day, spending night on someone’s home and being with someone who’s name she only knew.
Masunodanglayawmo
Pagkatangnaismo’y
Asking to send her money for she had a project or either they had a school trip, when in fact it was just her pleasurable trip. Then, her supportive mother would send her as well a money which her father got after a week, where days and nights doesn’t matter anymore.
Angkanilangginagawa’yparasaiyo
Dimomanlanginisipna
Then, as she had all the happiness as she cheers, as she had herself in
the dance floor, was also the moment where his father struggled to hold onto life. As she was drunk with every glass of temptation was also the moment where her mother was choke by worries.
Atangpayonila’ysinuwaymo Nagingmatigasangiyongulo
One morning, a doctor called her, she thought she was still drunk but no, she wasn’t. She was sober but as she take a sip of reality, slowly she feels drunk. She wish to, just to escape one last time, but she can’t be anymore.
Ikawngaaybiglangnagbago Walangmagagawa
She had already tasted the various classification of happiness stored in the bewitching bottle of youthfulness. Now, a stranger offered her a wine stored in an old aged jar.
Dimansilapayag Naismo’ymagingmalaya
“This one is much better than you had,” a stranger said to her. “Whether you like it or not, you drink it or throw it. You will remain soberly drunk.”
Ngayonngaaymalakikana Ngiyongamangtuwang-tuwasaiyo
She took a sip of it. Then, her eyes quickly closed savouring the suffering of her father.
Atsaumaganama’ykalongka Sapagtimplanggatasmo
Her second sip made her dropped in her knees as she saw how her mother was strangled... by love... for loving her too much.
Atsagabi’ynapupuyatangiyongnanay Minamasdanpatipagtulogmo
Then, as she tasted the last drop she thought how delightful the fermented juice was even though it was actually tasteless.
Dimalamananggagawin Atangnanayattataymo’y
His father got out, a draft of disbelief sketch on his 50 years old face but as he scrutinizes her, slowly it was polished by flaming excitement. Lily knew his father might have knew what her mother failed to know.
Atangkamaynilaangiyongilaw Lakingtuwangmagulangmo
“We’re back...” Lily said in a monotonous tone. She can feel the rays of longingness in her mother’s glowing eyes but it was then faded and replaced by a questionable one.
Noongisilangkasamundongito
Mom, forgive me for being too young to be willful and too young... to be like you.....
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#restinpeace8gb
Para sa registrar bala, nga-a gaparequire pa kamo nga i-applyan ang pagka-cumlaude haw? Di pwede nga kamo na lang ya screen sang mga qualified?
Kung sin-o sa list teh amo lang na eh! Tapos i-post niyo lang ang list sang qualified para sa pasahay requirements. Di bala gusto man sang University nga makilala bilang isa sa may kalidad nga edukasyon?
Teh pano na hay kung gapinagusto lang ang ga-apply? Kung sin-o kumpleto requirements, cum laude na dayon? NAOL MAKUHA
SA KONTING EFFORT!
Di bale gamay ang cum laude importante deserving. Nga-a malagas ta ya sa padamo-damo cum laude kung wala man maibuga man?
#sikontingeffortlangmalakas
#noticemeplease
Ako lang bala naka-feel?
Ukon kamo man?
Nafeel niyo man bala nga du may pinilian ang mga professor?
Basta lapit sa luwag, insigida reply dayon. Sa amon ya nga wala kapit palike2x lang kag ang masakit “seen”. Te, ano ya kami hay? Dad wala na lang nagpatuman online class kung di man gale kmai maadiparahan. Sensiya guid mga ma’am/sir, pigado lang bi kami. Tuon lang kaya namon, ano man bi ang pambato namon kay farmer lang ya amon ginikanan. Ano man bi pamabto namon kay ginikanan namon ya wala te manami nga letra nga gasugpon sa ila ngalan. Ang maipabugal lang ya namon ang ila paghimakas nga makagraduate kami, kaso du hindi man mabawi tungod gane HINDI KwwwAMI LAPIT SA LUWAG.
#kapitisreal_staystrong
This Anti-Terr0r bill is like making me choose the “NO CHOICE” button. I would agree for the protection, but having the supportng details that would contradict to the other bill of rights is sort of inappropriate because the purpose of having right is for the common good and the rights must coincidse with each other.
As a concern Filipino citizen, I strongly disagree on this said AntiTerror bill because I know it won’t help people or even the whole country because it allows the government or the hugher officers especially the policemen to arrest suspected terrorists even without warrant arrest. For me, it’s a kind of act of human right deprivation because of disrespectful and injustice arrest or suspecting those people who are not even connected in such kind of actions. The government and the people will be in chaos in passing this bill unless the government will use this in an appropriate way. It will give fear to the people and it might be use to abuse people especially the innocents. But somehow, it has also an advantage in resolving terrorism in the country.
Our diverse perspective enrich human interaction and it should never be seen as barriers towards the attainment of global unity and the humanity to set apart. If our power to speak will be gone for us the value of human rights is useless.
“KAPAG NAMULAT KA SA KATOTOHANAN, KASALANAN NG PUMIKIT.”
We should endorse freedom of expresssion, diversity of perspective, and tolerance of dissent to achieve the informed and responsible decisionmaking fundamental to a civil society.
For me, both. Yes protection man para kanaton as a citizen of this society. It is good para mareduce ang mga crime, but it has a worst side. For example, imol bi ang isa ka tawo tapos nasal-an lang sya nga wala ya man na commit ang crime, siyempre karuluoy man penalised kaw without knowing them knowing your side d pareho sa mga manggaranon kay may kwarta (money talks). Ang masuffer guid ya ang mga poor.
For me this Anti-Terror bill is somewhat like, “It’s better that it doesn’t exist.” If we say that its for protection, it somewhat gave us the feeling of relief but the supporting details of this statement could also enable us to feel worried especially to those innocent individuals that wereq involved just because of the general warning.
I am opposing the AntiTerror bill, why? Because why would I support something that is stopping us to express ourselves and obviously this is abusing our freedom of speech. The act for me was made for the sake of those ambitious person behind that act and they only wanted the best for themselves but not for the best of the people of the Philippines. Expression of our emotions or reactions towards the government should not be labeled us terrorism. They should think of it as something they could reflect on for the betterment of their governance not to threaten the people.
Para sa akon ang Anti-Terror bill is another human right deprivation kay daw gina kwaan nila karapatan kag freedom ang isa ka tawo nga magdikta sa ila nga ginahimo. Kag siguro ginpatuman nila ni nga laye para free sila kun ano buhaton, himuon, kag ihambal nila kay wala na may ma kontra kag madikta sa ila kay once nga mag kontra ka against the government may penalty nga ihatag sa imu- kasuhan ka ukun patyon kag etc,. Para sa akon another human rights deprivation.
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Coming from an injury
Ernest John “EJ” Obienna coup Silver Medal in the Triveneto Meet in Trieste.
The 24-year-old Filipino Pole Vaulter made the country kvell by bagging another medal, having a jump of 5.45 meters.
“Mind over matter. I was
able to execute as good and the mindset just change suddenly,” Obienna said in GMA News interview.
Obienna went to Italy five months ago to continue his training but due to the flare-up of Covid-19, he was locked down there and one thing that keeps him impel is
Mikee Cojuangco
Jaworski is the first woman in Asia to have a position in the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the highest body in the International Olympic Organization.
Cojuangco is known as an actress erstwhile and a National Athlete winning Gold Medal in Equestrian during the 2002 Asian Games.
“It was a surprise. When I entered this contest, I really didn’t know what the outcome would be and everyone that was running; we are all friends, we all work together in a number of different responsibilities,” Jaworski said on Sev Sarmenta’s interview.
November 2013 is when Jaworski enters IOC solely as a member. Now, an Executive Board Member.
“Para sakin, nothing to lose naman ako I had everything to gain. We have to fill our candidacy and I was already doing consultations with other IOC members, my mentors, my advisers as early as November last year but then I’m wasn’t really decided,” she added.
The organization is always concerned about the welfare of the athletes, good governance of how can the IOC help the National Olympic Committees, develop, and progress.
Jaworski sent dispatch to young Filipino Athletes,“Keep dreaming because I only got to where I am from dreaming and it didn’t matter who believe in me or who did as long as I put God at the center of my life, which means I didn’t stepped to anybody on my way.”
by joining multifarious virtual competitions.
“It has been a fruitful two weeks with 3 medals, but the gold remains elusive, hope to get them in the coming competitions,” Obienna’s post on his facebook.
The Filipino athlete also seized bronze medal during
the 2020 Monaco Diamond League
Obienna is the first Filipino Pole Vaulter to compete for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in pole vaulting athletics and set to banner the Philippine flag in Olympics but unfortunately the competition was cancelled due to pandemic.
Waving the banner of Philippines and making his countrymen proud as he copped his first Gold Medal at the Balkan Open E-Tournament.
Santos joined the competition under the E-Kata individual male senior category.
“The tournament adds points to the Kata World Rankings. I’m doing my best to go after the number one spot,” according to the Good News interview to Santos.
The aforementioned Filipino Athlete outdo for the first-time the contenders from Slovenia
during round 16, followed by Spain at the Semi-finals of the online competition held from July 23 to August 2 and Moroco during the quarterfinals.
“I faced South Africa in the final round using my favorite Kata Unsu and snagged the gold,” he added.
The 30- year-old Santos, the Karateka, aims to snatch the number one spot. He is currently at the number 2 spot in the top rankings.
“For the love of the game; keep that fire burning. Mabuhay ang Pilipinas!” Santos said.
Photo credit by: Anna Jagaciak-Michalska