PREPAREDNESS

      

The National Risk Reduction and Management Council conducts the National Disaster Resilience Month every July. This year’s National Disaster Resilience Month’s theme is “Kahandaan sa Sakuna’t Peligro Para sa Tunay na Pagbabago”. This is a reminder to every one of the need to reduce risks and be prepared for disaster.

           

We all know that the Philippine Archipelago is prone to disasters like storms, earthquakes, fire, landslides and others. The problem is that Filipinos aren’t aware of the things that they should do before, during and after these disasters. We re lacking of knowledge about disasters that’s why NDRRMC are teaching the students and kids about these things. They conduct drills and programs about disaster preparedness.

            

Filipinos are also known for their resiliency. Filipinos have strong fighting spirit and do not give up easily. During disasters, Filipinos should be prepared in order for them to save themselves, families, properties and other people. They should not panic and the Bayanihan System should rise.

            

If Filipinos are prepared for the coming of disasters, then change will follow. Number of deaths will decrease. Let us hope for a better future. Let us help each other. Together, we can overcome the disasters that will come.

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HEALTHY, WEALTHY, HAPPY

The entire Philippines celebrates Nutrition Month every July. During this month, different activities that has something to do about our health are being implemented. This year’s theme Nutrition Month theme is, “Kumain ng Wasto at Maging Aktibo…Push Natin ‘to!”

           
People nowadays are fond of eating fast foods and junk foods. Instead of cooking at home, they go to fast food restaurants or order food in order for them to eat. People form work and school are very busy and have no time to exercise. And if they have time to do exercise, they’re lazy, get their gadgets, scroll on their newsfeeds and lie down all day. The theme means we should eat the right food in order to be healthy and prevent diseases. Your plate must include go, glow and grow foods in order for you to have a balanced diet and maintain your weight. You must also workout instead of using cellular phones during free times. Some exercises include jogging, walking, running and biking. This improves your health, prevent your bones and joints from being weak and prevent the onset of diseases.

           
They say that health is wealth so if you want to be healthy, then you should be healthy. And if you’re healthy, then you can live your life to the fullest. Be healthy so that you will live longer. Eat go, glow and grow foods to live healthier. And live healthy and long to be happier.

https://news.mb.com.ph/2019/07/01/nutrition-month-2019-kicks-off/

Tremors

We never know when and where an earthquake will happen. Earthquake can happen any moment. Earthquakes can happen really quick. It can happen in the morning, noon, evening or dawn. It can happen at Luzon, Visayas, or Mindanao. We can’t do anything about it since it is a natural thing, but we can prepare for it.

People, especially children and teenagers should know what to do during, before and after earthquakes. It is expected that they will panic if this happens, that’s why schools are practicing them by conducting an earthquake drill every school year. They will teach students what to do before an earthquake like preparing a survival kit, during an earthquake like the duck, cover and hold, and after an earthquake like not entering your house to check if it is still stable. It is a great work for schools because it helps in reducing accidents during earthquake. Earthquake drills are important because they teach students, staff and parents on how to respond to the actual earthquake. It will also help prevent people from panicking which might lead to accidents.

   
Everybody can save lives when we are all aware on what to do when an actual earthquake strikes. We can reduce the number of victims by helping each other and applying what we learned. Today, some kids and students may laugh during drills and aren’t aware that this will be useful someday in saving their lives. Now, are you ready? Are you earthquake prepared?

https://www.nationalgeographic.com.au/nature/earthquakes-can-happen-in-more-places-than-you-think.aspx

VOICE OF THE YOUTH

Dear President Duterte,

        

         It is my pride and honor to write a letter to you. I am a fan of your great leadership. I would like to thank you for the changes and progress of our country during your administration. A big salute to you for being the first President to clean and rehabilitate Boracay and Manila Bay. Thank you for protecting, saving and fighting for the rights of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) from different countries. Thank you for trying your very best to make the Philippines a better and safer country to live on. And thank you for being a proactive President of the Philippines.

           

       However, I am also disappointed on some things you did like your ‘rape joke’. I am a woman and a student and I guess you’ve been insensitive on that part. Also about your words, you’re cussing especially on interviews and meetings that are being shown on televisions. Remember that you should be a role model to the Filipinos especially to the youth and children. Lastly, about you talking bad to the Catholic church. Most Filipinos are Catholics so please remember that. You should respect the Church even though you are from different religion. How can people respect you when you yourself can’t respect them?

           

       Other than that, I want you to know that my full support is on you. Some might bring you down, bash you and hate you, but keep your feet on the ground and do your best as a President. Many people are hoping, supporting and counting on you. Please continue during your best in ‘War on Drugs’, saving the OFWs and improving the Philippines. You have saved many lives, Mr. president. Keep fighting for our country! Also, please take good care of your health, you still have many missions. You need to lead the country longer. I am only one of those millions of people who believe in you. I am only one of those teenagers and children who have faith in you. Kudos Mr. President! The Lord will bless you more.

                                                                                                Your believer,

                                                                                                Ysabella Grace Rabang

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La Filipinas Independencia (The Philippine Independence)

One-hundred twenty-one years ago, we declared our independence from the Spanish colonial rule with the help of the Americans and made our country as the first Republic in Asia. Our country got the freedom on June 12,1898 and it is now our 121^st Independence Day.

Independence Day is one of the most important and memorable event in our lives as Filipinos. It is the day when we should honor the sacrifices and hard works of our Filipino heroes for 333 years of Spain’s ruling over the Philippines. Many Filipinos left their families to join the war against the Spanish and to serve the country. During the war, it’s not about me, you and them. It was all about us. It was all about fighting for our freedom and for our right as Filipinos. It is the day when the world finally saw us as a country who fought for their Independence. It is also the day when the Philippine flag was officially waved for the very first time. The country where we live today symbolizes the hardships and sacrifices of our heroes whom we should thank.

Today, many people, mostly teenagers forget and only sees Independence Day as a day when there’s no class. We should inform, teach and light up their minds about the true meaning of Independence Day. We should continue celebrating the Independence Day as a sign of gratitude, honor and a promise to take good care of our country, The Philippines.

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Tears of Triumph

She's a girl who sees herself as a failure and disappointment. A girl who's trying hard to reach her family's expectations at her. A girl who gives her best but is still not enough. A girl who wears a happy face in front of people and cries behind closed doors. And a girl who is tired, exhausted and in pain but will never give up.

Books, moon, stars, writing and biking. These things make her feel happy, contented and free. These things describe what she is. Books made her believe that not all stories have a happy ending. Moon and stars proved to her that she can shine all by herself during dark times. That there is light in every darkness. Writing expressed what she really feels and what she is. And, she learned from biking that life is like a bike, you'll be broke and destroyed, but you should continue your journey in order to succeed. She firmly believe that every pain and downfall that she's experiencing and will experience happens for a reason. That the Lord God have a great plan for her. And that girl is the writer of this essay. One day, those teardrops of pain will become teardrops of success.

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