Filipino Language: The Bridge Towards Progress

A bridge is a structure connecting two or more lands separated by other bodies. This can also be a thing, a person, experience or event that enables things to be hooked with one another.

Mainit sa radyo, telebisyon, at pati na rin sa diyaryo ang mga suliraning dulot ng hindi pagkakaintindihan. Saan man lumingon, nakikita ang gulong dulot nito. Kung ang mga magkakapamilyang may iisang wika’y nagkakaroon ng sigalot na kadalasang umaabot sa kitilan ng buhay, ano pa kaya sa pagitan ng iba’t-ibang rehiyon, relihiyon, lalawigan, pulo, at grupo na bumubuo sa Pilipinas? Paano uunlad ang isang bansa kung ang anggulong ito ang naghahari?

Sa aklat ni Rizal na pinamagatang El Filibusterismo, nabatid ng tauhang si Basilio na ang Wikang Kastila ang siyang magbubuklod-buklod sa mga pulo ng Pilipinas. Upang maiwasan ang hindi pagkakaunawaan, ang pagkakaroon ng pambansang wika ang pinakamatibay na tulay upang maisaayos at maiwasan ang mga suliraning maari nitong maidulot. Kung may iisang wika sa isang bansa, mas madaling maipabatid ng bawat mamayan ang kanilang mga saloobin sa kapwa, sila man ay nabibilang sa iisang grupo o hindi. Kung may kaliwanagan sa bawat salitang binibitawan ng tao, at kasing-aliwalas naman nitong darating sa tenga ng nakikinig, mas maayos at mas mapayapa ang lipunan.

Hindi lamang sa Kriminolohiya magbibigay ng pag-unlad ang pagkakaroon ng iisang wika. Maaapektuhan rin nito ang ekonomiya ng bansa. Sa kalakalan, mahalaga ang pagkakaintindihan. Kung may malinaw na pagmumungkahi rito, mas maganda, mas mabilis at mas maayos ang daloy ng negosyo.

Filipino language will serve as the bridge to our country’s developments. If a country is peaceful and its economy is growing constantly, no doubt for reforms to take place. So, to all Filipinos out there, study, learn and use our National language properly. Hand in hand, let us build and strengthen the bridge towards progress!

ICT Lores

"Every start has it its end." The closure of the first grading period is fast approaching.
During the first quarter, on the subject ICT, I learned deeper informations regarding internet: history, personalities, and its major components.

In history, I learned the dates and advancement of internet throughout 19th century. Contributors on its reforms were also tackled, Filipinos and even Foreigners. In its components I figured out how web servers and web browsers work together. I was also able to recall the different data types found on the internet.

We also made our blogs. Though I find it hard to make a good essay in just a night or two, I took it as a challenge. So, for me to do better, I read articles, books, and magazines more often. I can say that it helped not only me, but all of us.

In the previous years, we were used to submit assignments anytime of the week. This year, our teachers are training us to be more obedient. Especially in the subject ICT. She doesn't accept late assignments. I like it that way. And it is, indeed, for us to be more responsible to things we are assigned to do.

As far as this period, I can already conclude that ICT is not just a training ground for us to be future entrepreneurs/ITs but also for us to be better students and citizens of the society.

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State Of the Nation Address (Reaction)

     President Benigno Aquino's 4th State of the Nation Address was delivered last July 22, 2013 at the Senate. It is considered the longest SONA in post-1986. It took him approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes to deliver it.

     He spoke on the improvements of Philippines specifically on the achievements made, allied from his previous SONA.

     Some says it's simple yet meaningful, others say it's quite long and boring. Though lengthy, he still lacked to tackle deeper issues regarding the theme of his address and concerns that really matter. In his speech, no job declaration was mentioned. Proven by some analysts, he also did not have a say on human rights. The fuming issue on political dynasty and the solutions on military disputes were not also mentioned. It also had clips which in fact is not affecting the majority.

     Most of his political promises are still in progress, some are done and gradual reforms are already visible, but some aren't given enough actions yet. It's true that leading a country and improving it do not take only one, two, or hundreds of days. I know it, and I'd consider that.

    Overall, the State of the Nation Address of Honorable President Benigno Aquino III was great. I am hoping that every word in there would be visible as soon as possible and that it will still continue even after his term.

Nutrition Month Celebration

 

DepEd celebrates Nutrition month, this July, with  the participation of all schools (private and public) nationwide. This year, the theme for the nutrition month is "Gutom at malnutrisyon, Sama-sama Nating Wakasan". 

Objectives of the 2013 Nutrition Month Celebration    

a) increase awareness on hunger issues and actions to mitigate hunger and malnutrition; 

b) encourage stakeholders to contribute in addressing hunger issues; and 

c) advocate for stronger political action to end hunger.

Poverty is the raging problem experienced by Filipinos. It brings a more serious obstacle for us to handle. It is famine which also leads to malnutrition . 

Financial problem is the number one cause by which people do not get enough food they need. Indolence, lack of job and knowledge, and unawareness are the main causes of poverty. So, for us to be able to solve the problem on malnutrition we need to get rid of the root of all these problems - poverty.

Everyone should be more diligent to attain higher standards of living. Also, the government should pay more attention and put more actions about the financial issues the country faces.

After solving the issue on poverty, the last thing needed is to be aware. 

Young as we are, we can help solve the problem on malnutrition with awareness. With this, we can encourage and inform other people regarding issues about health. So, let's all help end malnutrition progressively :) 

A Letter to the President

Honorable Pres. Benigno Simeon Aquino:

Greetings!

I am a student at Ilocos Sur National High School and I am deeply honored to have the chance to write you a letter. My views about governance pushed me in making this.

People usually blame a country's President about its economy. I know that people shouldn't think that way. Here is a situation I have cited: The President works well. His/Her Gabinet members work well. But how if the leaders below don't perform their duties as well? This is one of the reasons why smaller areas in our country do not feel the improvement of our economy. Leaders who do not perform their duties well and takes politics for popularity or fame shall be off service. 
Based from the Gross National Product of the Philippines, our economy is improving. But, how is it if we base it on the Per Capita Income? Can the improvement on our economy be gleaned? That's why it is very important that every part of our country should grow in terms of economy - and that has something to do with proper governance.
To whatever action you might put up unto this, thank you so much Sir.

Respectfully Yours,

Cherryl Utrera