"Wavefront: Accentuating Potentials, Activating Technological Advancements"

       The science month celebration is held annually every September of the year. Every year, a different theme is made the science month. This year, the theme is "Wavefront: Accentuating Potentials, Activating Technological Advancements." This theme encourages the youth to engage in activites that would help protect our environment, widen our knowledge about science, apply these learning and other various activities. Also, this year's theme for the science month celebration gives importance to electromagnetism.

        Faraday's discovery about electromagnestism changed everyone's life. Electromagnetism has big role in the different technological advancements, life became easier. Electromagnestism helps us in many ways like our broadcast stations or entertainment system, either radio or television. It also helps us when cooking food through induction cookers, microwave ovens, electric mixers and more. We are also at ease and comfort because our household appliances such as electric fans and cooling systems use electric motors. Also, because of electromagnetism, cellphones were upgraded and made communication better. Electromagnetism is used also in generators an motors.

         We, the new generation, should give more importance to technology. We should be inspired and motivated to discover something that can create a great impact to the world,  a discovery that could help our Mother Earth's current state. Like others say, "Mother Earth is dying but she's not dead." there's still time to change our fate.

Gurong Pilipino: Turo Mo, Kinabukasan Ko.

Every year, we celebrate the National Teachers' Month Celebration. The said celebration starts on September 5 and ends on October 5. This year's theme is "Gurong Pilipino: Turo Mo, Kinabukasan Ko."

This celebration gives honor and respect to the teachers who work hard just to give the quality education their students need. Here, we get the chance to express our gratefulness for having them as our guide in our molding us as a person and individual in this world.

As the youth, we are expected to be the hope of the our country. But as we continue to dream and hope to achieve our goals, our future that awaits us is in the hands of our teachers. Teachers that always endure the hardships and difficulties they are going through. The teachers who sacrificed so much day-by-day to give every single one of us a better future. Our teachers sacrifice every second in their life so that we can achieve our dreams and goals.

It is only right that we should give the respect and gratitude our dear teachers deserve because they are serving as our bridge towards our dreams and aspirations in life.

UN Celebration

Every year, we celebrate United Nations Month to commemorate our unity with other nations, helping each other build a better place for all of us to live in. For this year, we are celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the Proclamation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, with the theme is "Coming together with those furthest behind to build an inclusive world of universal rights and dignity."

Universal rights are applicable not only to one person, but everyone. They are inclusive of human rights where everyone is treated equally, regardless of race. Second, there is 'dignity' which means self-respect and self-esteem, among others. With this in mind, one goal of UN is equality, the reason behind why we work with other nations is to build a bridge that connects everyone's lives. Through UN, we learn to reach out to others that are less fortunate in various communities. We start from very little yet well-appreciated efforts in places where we live in.  It’s not just the big things that matter, but small things that can give out big results are also important.

We have also understood that 'self-respect' is important in achieving the goal of this year's theme. Self-respect allows us to be the better people., We dignify ourselves without putting other people down. We become the persons that we should be with our understanding and practicing of self-respect.

With all these said, we are now given the chance to build the bridge that will help us connect with other people in our community. We eradicate poverty, one of the causes of death in a nation's progress, by learning to value equality. Together, we must put to heart all these things in the hope that one day, we can uplift not just ourselves but all others in the world that we live in.

With enough Conviction, Humans can do Anything

Filipinos are known for their resiliency whenever disasters come in their lives. A lot of documentaries show how Pilipinos never hesitate to set all of these aside and replace the pain with a sincere smile.

The Philippines is located in the Pacific Ring of Fire, where countries are vulnerable to volcanic eruptions and earthquakes. The location of the Philippines is also prone to Typhoons, El nino, La nina, etc. Every year our country experiences these disasters. People that live in our country are usually unprepared. Some don't put much effort in preparing for these disasters. Because of the lack of preparation, Pilipinos usually suffer the damage dealt by these calamities. A lot of their property destroyed, but they still manage to smile, even though the damage dealt was critical. They smile to show how eager they are to recover from the disaster though the condition they are in.

We need to stay calm and positive to overcome challenges. Optimism is the key to recovery.

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Buwan Ng Wika "Filipino; Wika ng Saliksik"

     Ang wika ng ating bansa ay ang wikang Filipino na kung saan ang pagkakaroon ng pambansang wika ay simbolo ng pagkaunlad. Nakakatulong ang wika para tayo ay mag isa't isa. Ipinagdiriwang tuwing Agosto ang Buwan ng Wika upang palawakin ang kaalaman ng mga tao tungukol sa ating wika na Filipino.

           

         Ang tema ngayong Buwan ng wika ay "Filipino; Wika ng Saliksik" na kung saan, ang wikang Filipino kinikilala bilang isang midyum ng paglikha at pagpapalaganap ng pambansang karunungan at kaunlaran. Ang pananaliksik ay ang paghahanap. Ayon sa nabasa kong artikulo, layunin ng Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino o KWF na gamitin ang wikang Filipino sa pagdaragdag ng ating mga kaalaman. Nais nila na habang lumalawak ang ating kaalaman sa iba't ibang larangan ay lumalago rin ang wikang Filipino.

      Dapat patuloy nating gamitin at tangkilin ang wikang Filipino. Sa pamamagitan ng simpleng pananalita sa ating wika at pagdalo sa iba't ibang mga gawain sa paaralan o komunidad. Lagi nating tatandaan na ang wika ang nagsisilbing kaluluwa ng bansa at salamin ng mga mamamayan nito. Tayong mga Pilipino ay mapagmalaki, dapat nating ipagmalaki ang ating wika.

SCAVENGER HUNT

CHALLENGE I

Search the Internet and supply the following facts and information
. Write your answers in the table below.

NUGGETS	ANSWER	LOCATION	VALUE: Sources/Author/Date Published/Sponsor/Copyright	Search Engine	Search Technique
1. Sometime in 1991, a chief scientist at the NIIT, named, started an experiment hole in a wall.	Dr. Sugata Mitra	www.hole-in-the-wall.com/Beginnings.html	© Hole-in-the-Wall Education Limited 2015	Google	Pseudo-Boolean Logic and Phrase Searching
2. What does NIIT stands for?	National Institute of Information Technology (India)	India	https://www.acronymfinder.com/National-Institute-of-Information-Technology-(India)-(NIIT).html	Google	Phrase Searching and Boolean Logic
3. It was implemented at a slum area in New Delhi.	Hole-in-the-Wall Education Project (HiWEP) Formally called Minimally Invasive Education	http://www.hole-in-the-wall.com/Abouthiwel.html	© Hole-in-the-Wall Education Project 2016	Google	Boolean Logic
4. His team carved a hole in the wall that separated NIIT campuses from slum areas. Why did they carve hole in the wall?	Dr. Mitra's team carved a "hole in the wall" that separated the NIIT premises from the adjoining slum in Kalkaji, New Delhi. Through this hole, a freely accessible computer was put up for use	http://www.hole-in-the-wall.com/Beginnings.html	© Hole-in-the-Wall Education Limited 2015	Goo gle	Phrase Searching
5. What was the significant finding of the experiment?	Local teachers and field observers noted that the children demonstrated improvements in enrollment, attendance and performance on school examinations, particularly in subjects that deal with computing skills; English vocabulary and usage; concentration, attention span and problem-solving skills; and working cooperatively and self-regulation.	New Delhi, India	https://www.edutopia.org/blog/self-organized-learning-sugata-mitra	Google	Phrase Searching
6. What could be the implications of this finding to existing teaching practices especially those that are related with the use of ICT in learning?				google

-August 06, 2018

State of the Nation Address 2018

SONA or what is known as the State of the Nation Address is an annual event in a country wherein the president will talk what he is about to pledge himself on different issues and what he is gonna do. We FIlipinos, are still waiting for development in our country. When will our country become stable? When will our country change into a finer one?

Recently, our president, Mr. Rodrigo Duterte had delivered his thoughts on how our country can improve. As the President of the Republic of the Philippines he had mentioned all his and our concerns that are yet to be solved. Our president is asking for our help and support to make all of it possible. And for just about fifty minutes of speaking, our president was able to leave the stage with a pleased audience.

All throughout his speech, he mentioned a lot of issues related in the importance of health, human rights, environment and a lot more such as crimes and laws. President Duterte said, "The war against illegal drugs will not be sidelined. Instead, it will be as relentless as chilling, if you will, as the day it began," this means that he is planning to continue the war on drugs until all drug addicts are arrested. He also stated that our concern is about human rights but his concern is on human lives. In the mind of president Duterte, he just wanted to protect our future especially for the youths in their lives. the war on drugs still continues,he won’t stop fighting for it. Even if there are already a lot of complains about this issue on human rights, that killing is not the solution. Though there a a lot of negative comments on his campaign, he still wants to pursue what he wanted to happen. He wants to protect our future, he wants to make us safe.

Environment related issues are also included in his speech like the Boracay Island issue which is still undergoing restoration. He wanted a real action to keep its beauty, because we are the stewards of our environment. Stopping the Black Sand Mining activity is another plan that our president wanted to do. And also because of the destructive Yolanda Typhoon, he wished for another agency to help us Filipinos at times of disasters which is the Department of Disaster Management.

President Duterte also asked the Congress to give the law that will give workers with short term employment the right contract. This is another issue concerning human rights which pertains about contractualization.  Another common problem is corruption. Where he also directed all government units to implement the act that will fight against it (Ease of doing Business Act). President Rodrigo Duterte noted Mindanao as the Land of Promises, where they are now making steps to meet the promises made by the government for our Muslim siblings

What is a leader without followers? What can a mentor do without a creed? How can we expect for our country to change if we don't support our president. If we work together we can improve our country, we can transform it into a better one.

Nutrition Month

     Nutrition month 2018 with the theme "Ugaliing magtanim, sapat na nutrision aanihin."Nutrition is very important to us humans. Since the day we were born, up to know we have always been nutritious. Starting at home, our parents forced us to eat vegetables and fruits to be healthy. They told us we would become strong and big. We would look more youthful, more intelligent and more active. We believed in all of those in such a young age. And now, we are in the right mind and age to know what's beyond the food we eat.

         Growing up, we have seen how hard our parents work just to provide us proper nutrition. But sometimes not all the food is eaten. Some of these food get wasted or spoiled but most of these foods were eaten by us. What we failed to realize is that food is not easily made. Farmers work hard in order to give us what we need. The farmers who work hard in order to plant those vegetables and harvest them. The farmers who dedicated so much of their time just to produce livestock for the whole population.

       This year's nutrition month celebration is "Ugaliing magtanim, Sapat na nutrisyon aanihin.," which is centered to family home gardening. We should not just depend on farmers. What if they get tired? What if there will be no more farmers in the future? Farmers are still humans, they have limits, they are not machines.  Imagine a world without them. Who would plant the vegetable that we need? Who will take care of them? Who will harvest them?We should try to learn and do home gardening in our family. This will not only help our farmers but it will also benefit so that we can save money for buying food. Thus, it will also be a way for our family to bond with each other. 

       We should start planting and start making a change. We should influence other people to do the same. We should help one another, together we can make a nutritious community. There is more to see in family home gardening. We just need to open our eyes and wake up. We can make a change.

Letter to the President

Juan Luis Ranches

Nagsangalan

Vigan City, Ilocos Sur 2700

                                                                                                                    President Rodrigo R. Duterte

                                                                                                                        Office of the President

Mr. President

        Greetings sir. I am a student, writing a letter for you to show my gratitude. Because of your campaign against drugs, the number of drug addicts have lowered. Though it is a controversial topic, I believe that you have helped to make the Philippines a better place.

         To me you are one of the best presidents of the Philippines could ever have. You are an inspiration to me and a lot of Pilipinos. Though I am not fond of the way you speak you speak, the words that come out of your mouth are true. Even when a lot of people only focus on your bad side, we, your supporters will look on both sides. We still support you because we know that you can change our country, you can make the Philippines better.

        It maybe impossible for you to read this. I just want to thank you. God bless you Mr.President and may the father of understanding guide you.  

Respect fully yours,

Juan Luis Ranches      

Independence Day: A Day of Freedom and Liberty

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Independence day, in tagalog "Araw ng Kalayaan," they have one meaning, freedom. A day of celebration, a day to celebrate when our country was freed from the invaders who wanted to colonize our country. But how do we Pilipinos celebrate this day? What do we give importance to?

This question is always in my mind, I always look for answers. Independence day has been always celebrated even before I was born. It's being celebrated for 120 years this year, there is no clear anwser to this question. Due to my curiosity, I did some research, most people who are still in school celebrate Independence day because they have no class. Some students go out with friends, some go to internet cafes to play games, they have freedom, but is it the right way to celebrate Independence Day? I still kept looking for an answer, so I asked one of my teachers. His answer was the best one. Independence day is being celebrated as a memory, a tribute for the sacrifices of our ancestors, a tribute for the freedom of our country. This day serves as a memory for our countries liberation.

We should cherish and enjoy this day for the sake of our ancestors who sacrificed their lives to achieve freedom.