No More Discrimination, please!

"Equal Rights, Equal Opportunities: Progress for all," this is the theme for this year's International Women's Day Celebration.  This emphasizes that having equal rights and opportunities for everybody is the only way to success.

The most known human rights violation is the gender-based discrimination or simply the discrimination towards women.  This became a huge issue for women around the world because it is an enormous problem.  It became the hindrance for women to achieve their dreams like having a successful career and living a comfortable life.  That's why, it's not a shock for me whenever I hear that women are being condemned, being brutalized and being trash-talked.

I have noticed that mostly men are in higher ranks in businesses as well as in politics.  Until now, men are believed as the only ones that can make a progress or can make a successful career for himself.  I am not offending any man here because I am just stating the obvious--which is belittling women.  I am not saying that it is man's fault but for me it is entirely the wrong beliefs that we are following.

As Japan's Vice President, Mr. Moyo said, "Equal opportunities and equal rights are purely power relationships and power is not simply given away."  It may be hard to change the things that we got used to but we can try to have new beliefs. So, all the women should fight for their rights!!

Changing Earth!!

       What does climate change actually mean?  As the name goes, it is the dramatic change of the earth's atmosphere.  Some may think that it is only due to natural causes but we shouldn't think that way.  Human activities play a huge part in worsening the earth's health.

Continental drift and volcanic eruptions are only a few example of natural causes. Honestly, we are also the ones at fault but not totally, maybe only a little.  I'll mention some human activities that causes climate change.  By continuous burning of fossil fuels, gases such as carbon dioxide is being released in the atmosphere.  Another one is because of our population.  It is a fact that our planet is over populated.  Since there are more humans who release carbon dioxide, our atmosphere is getting ruined little by little.  Even though plants need carbon dioxide to have the photosynthesis process, it can still harm the plants and mostly humans and animals.  Cars and other motor vehicles also release harmful gases.

If we won't put a halt in this problem, we, humans will also be the one to suffer in the future.  We should think of our health first before doing things that can cause harm in our planet.

Sleepless Nights...

       So, where do I actually start?  Hmm, first of all, I became more knowledgeable than ever.  I got to know more about the HTML files in ICT.  Making it makes me excited because it is something new to me.  I found out that there is a huge difference in making the HTML file and Microsoft files.  In Physics, I discovered interesting things.  Since I am not a sporty person, I get bored easily while having our class in Physical Education.  But then, I slowly realized that it is fun and agitating. And of course, o won't forget our mathematics subjects which is Calculus and Analytic Geometry.  In these subjects, I became more knowledgeable since our teachers are really patient in teaching.

      For this grading period, I had a lot of sleepless nights because of the impossible-to-do projects.  Firstly, our project in Analytic Geometry was map-making so we had an Educational Hike Out at Radar Satellite Station in Taleb, Bantay, Ilocos Sur.  For me, it was a DEATHLY hike!  It is one of the most unforgettable projects that I had.  Another one is the projects in ICT and AP where heated arguments among group members were made.  Still, we were able to finish the said projects.  Our role playing in English is also one of our problems right now since we haven't practice.  It is kind of impossible to finish because we don't have enough time to have our practice.  That's not the end of my problems for this grading period.  The last and the hardest one is our project in Research.  We have to finish all the write-ups required because we will have our title defense on October 22.

        Even though I had sleepless nights, I still enjoyed doing such things because I learned a lot.  I faced these problems by staying positive all the time--thinking that every problem has a solution.  I always think that if others can do it, I also can.

      Moving on, I will be more studious so that I can attain higher grades in the future so that I won't disappoint my parents.  There may be problems and probably will have in the future, I will always trust myself and I will always stay positive. 

We Must!!

     Undeniably, the English language is known as the universal language.  Wherever we go, this language is always used as a form of communication.  It is mostly used as the main language as means of international communication.

      The month of October is already here, so the English Olympics is about to start.  The theme for this year's celebration is “Upholding English Proficiency for Communicative Competence”.  It means that we should be proficient in the English language.  This event helps us to be more confident in using the universal language like how confident we are in using our own native language.  It doesn't only help us in being confident but it also helps us in enhancing our skills in writing, speaking and reading the said language.  Since this language is universal, it is a must for each of us to be fluent or just know and understand English. 

      Lately, the Philippines topped the survey and is the only country that attained a score above 7.0 in the annual Business English Index {BEI) proving that Filipino workers are proficient in English and are a big help in increasing the economic growth and business success of our country.  It is a great honor that us, Filipinos, are recognized as fluent English speakers.  This is the outcome of learning the language diligently in school.  It is actually one of the major subjects in every school here in the Philippines.  So, let's start enhancing our English skills.

Let's Start Saving, okay??

     Lack of electricity is known as one of the most serious problems here in our country, the Philippines, especially in Luzon.  Everyday news about this matter is really disappointing.

     Nowadays, it is a fact that everyone is trying to fit in.  When I say "fit in", they try to go with the trend because they don't want to get left behind.  Since we are in the modern days, new technologies are the trend.  Technologies such as high tech gadgets are really popular.  It is undeniable that such gadgets use a lot of energy to function.  Since it is the trend, a lot of people are using it and it causes serious problems.  And as I have mentioned above, we are experiencing lack of electricity because of overusing it.

     So, this month, we are celebrating the National Science Month with the theme, "Scientricity: Energizing Science Clubbers for Sustainable Energy."  For me, the theme means that we should conserve energy so that there will still be a supply for the next generation.  This celebration not only challenges the science clubbers but also each one of us in saving energy.  It helps us realize the importance of energy in our daily life.  In addition, it helps  us to be aware in conserving electricity.  Our school celebrates this by conducting different contests like slogan making and of course the main highlights which are the Science Quiz and Binibini at Ginoong Kalikasan.  For high school students like me, we prefer watching the said pageant because it gives us a different kind of happiness by just witnessing it.

     We can't deny the fact that it is hard to live without electricity.  So, with the presence of this celebration, we get aware of its importance and starting today we should conserve energy more.

A Teacher is a Hero!!

       I know someone that is a walking dictionary, a lot faster than a scientific calculator and a perfect mother.  Want to know who I am talking about?

      Well, it's none other than my adviser, Mrs. Elizabeth Quitoriano — a disciplinarian as she has said when we first met.  Seriously, she is quite the teacher.  She has been teaching for a long time now in Ilocos Sur National High School.  Before, rumors said that she was a complete terror that's we were afraid to meet her.  After sometime, we were able to meet her and I was surprised.  We didn't expect that she was kind.  Really!  The first few days were a little hard getting used to.  It was kind of strange because we weren't expecting it.  Being with her in almost four months, I realized that what I took for her “strictness” was actually concern for our well-being.  Honestly, she is kind of strict but I have learned that she really cares about all of us in class.  Deep in my heart, I know that she is trying her best to prepare us for college.

      Enough with the introduction.  Now, I want to tell you why I consider her as my hero-teacher.  First of all, never once have I seen her get mad, lose patience or make anyone feel bad no matter how nosy and unruly we are.  She really is a supportive mother, a caring sister and a thoughtful friend.  Every time there are competitions that we participate in she always cheers for us.  When we feel sad, she tries her best to make us laugh by cracking jokes.  Yes!  She is funny when it is the right time to be but she gets serious and strict when she knows that it is needed. 

      My teacher is definitely a hero for she always do her best in molding us to become a better person.  So, this month, we are celebrating the World's Teacher Month as a tribute for their hard-work.

I Salute You!

My Father, My Hero!!

     The world’s notion of a hero has changed for the past years.  Before, a hero was beamed as someone who sacrifices his life for his family or for the mankind.  Now, teachers, firemen, policemen, etc. are also beamed as heroes.

     I haven’t seen my father for a year or two.  We call each other and use social networking sites to communicate.  Just thinking about it brings tears to my eyes.  My father decided to leave us and find a job in another country, Saudi Arabia, in order for him to give us a more comfortable life.  He sacrificed his happiness for our happiness and our welfare.  I feel sad thinking that my father is in a foreign country—living alone, eating alone, watching alone and sleeping alone.  How bitter would it be?  It is indeed hard to picture such scenario because it breaks my heart.

     Even though he feels sad, he always shows us his jolly side.  He talks to us in a cheerful and high-pitched tone that we can’t even determine if he is faking it or not.  It’s not just that, he also helps his family, especially his mother and his siblings.  What I like about my father is that he thinks of others first before he thinks of himself.  That’s why I chose my father as my modern hero.  He is truly a provider, a responsible father, a loving husband, a respectful son and a caring brother.

     We can say that the notion of a hero might change and it possibly will.  If it ever happens, we shouldn’t forget the heroes of our past.  They are the ones who fought for the mankind that’s why we are still alive right now.  Let us not forget the heroes of our past, the present and the heroes of our future.