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A New Me

        New year’s eve celebration means marking the last day of the year‚ new year’s eve is one of the largest and most anticipated celebrations around the world. It is a holiday to welcome a brand-new year with your friends and families‚ a time to distress and unwind your mind from stress and workloads. Since this said celebration is just around the corner‚ it is never too early to start planning for the new things, some changes for the better, and some self-improvement.      “New Year, New Me” this phrase is usually heard when the year is near its end. This phrase would not literally mean changing yourself for the upcoming year but simply making yourself a better one, a better version of ourselves to be precise. Most people would try to have a healthier lifestyle and a fitter body, some may want to be more passionate about their dreams in life, others might start to get rid of the bad habits that they picke...

Happiness Over Crisis

        Christmas is celebrated to remember the birth of Jesus Christ, who most people believe is the son of God. Christmas is one of the longest holidays that we Filipino's are celebrating every year.  One cannot deny that this holiday feels warm and joyful when it comes to celebrating it with their family members, close friends, or simply their loved ones. Family traditions bond us closer together; they help every single member feel a sense of belonging; they create joyful memories that will last a lifetime and they give us something to look forward to.        Christmas is just around the corner but at the same time, events and holidays are different as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. For many of us, the holiday season is a much-anticipated time to rest, savor family meals and enjoy each other’s company. In past years, holiday travel has been as simple as jumping in the car or bo...

Our Youth Deserves Everything but an Awful Life

             We all have been affected by the current COVID-19 pandemic. However, the impact of the pandemic and its consequences are felt differently. Our children were one of the most affected because not only their entertainment has been jeopardized but also their method of learning. In our way of living, difficulties are felt left and right because of the sudden adjustments or the said new normal. Nonetheless, it is very pleasing to have this kind of celebration amidst this circumstance. Because of certain occurrences, the government pushed through this celebration which is a win for us, especially for the young individuals.      We are all aware of the unpleasant effect of this new normal because we personally experience it. Children are limited in almost everything due to the restrictions and strict health protocols that are implemented by the government. Considering the huge risk that one might get infected by the said virus; they...

A Micro Effort Can Have A Macro Effect

             The Environment is the world that surrounds us, it is one of the most important aspects of our life. It is crucial to keep it clean and healthy in order to live a well and peaceful life. However, nowadays, environmental pollution has become one of the biggest threats in our community since it can affect our future one day. We people suffer from our own mistakes. Pollution endangers everything and everyone living in our environment.    One cannot deny that the population overgrowth and technological advancements have all led to the increase in demand for resources for optimum survival. However, we must not forget that the environment involuntary paid a huge price, therefore, we all should be responsible enough to do our role in order to suppress the escalating environmental pollution.    Environmental awareness is a vital part of our mission to protect our environment. Make a difference after we have become environ...

Myself for the Past Months

  Myself for the Past Months         This first quarter in Grade 10 was fairly simple. I learned to manage my time properly and interact with other people. Our class did many activities, some include us doing yoga. Another activity that we did was painting. Even though I miss my classmates and genuinely want to meet our teachers, I somehow enjoy home learning. At the beginning of the school year, I was a little shy in our google meets but now that we did some activities, I feel looser to express what I feel and have to say.      The problems I encountered during this quarter is not really about the difficulty of the modules or the lack of internet, my problem is myself. At times, I always tend to zone out when working and waste the time that is designated for my modules. At night, I sometimes suffer insomnia because I often overthink about things. I addressed these problems by communicating with my parents about my behaviour a...

Is it Good or Bad?

Is it Good or Bad?              This pandemic has extremely affected our life’s aspects especially education. This problem was solved by Online learning, an education that takes place over the Internet. Online classes may be a good option, but it does not really top what we experience and learn during face-to-face classes. There are some benefits that we earn from online classes. First is added flexibility and self-paced learning, not numerous individuals have the capacity to require time off from work to commit to a full-time graduate program, and others frequently travel for work. For those who still got to juggle working and going back to school, the adaptability of an internet program gives people with the opportunity to memorize whereas still working and developing professionally. Second, improved virtual commu...

Good Governance: Key to Resiliency

Good Governance: Key to Resiliency        Governance is characterized as the way in which control is worked out within the administration of a country’s financial and social assets for advancement.  Good Governance implies competent administration of a country’s assets and affairs in a way that's open, straightforward, responsible, impartial, and responsive to people’s needs.   With these descriptions, we can confidently say that if governance includes the exercise of authority in managing the resources of a country, then good governance is about making sure that this exercise of power helps improve quality of life enjoyed by all citizens and can lead towards a more resilient country.      Good Governance is an important aspect because first, it can preserve and strengthen stakeholder co...