‘Equal Rights, Equal Opportunities: Progress For All'

“Women are a backbone of our families and play major roles in our economy, especially in rural areas. The life and health of women are of central importance to the future development of our nation.”

In order to build a great democratic, just, fair and humane society, it is of utmost  importance to arouse the broad masses of our people to join the struggle that will ensure "equal rights, equal opportunities and progress for all”        

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Genuine equality between women and men, girls and boys can only be realised in the process of a just, fair                                                                          and humane transformations of our society as a whole. There is need to educate ourselves and others to take a more correct view of women and to actively redress the injustices done to women in all our institutions , the Church, State and Family. Women must not be treated as mere passive participants in national development. But they must enjoy fundamental rights and freedoms befitting all human beings, both in domestic and public life. Women need to be treated justly in families, workplaces, public life and the Church.This being the case, the calls for the true empowering of women to enable them to participate in decision making in our society need to be heeded. Women bring special gifts to the progress of our country. If they are not listened to and are discriminated against, then we simply will not have sustainable and equitable progress and men should be more involved in promoting women's rights. Advancement will not go very far unless women and girls are enabled to enjoy the same rights and opportunities as men and boys. Politically, women have contributed a lot in all our struggles. Women have thrown their lot, alongside men, with our struggle for independence and democracy. And women, alongside men, have fallen in that struggle. Here is the most profound equality of all: equality in suffering and in hope. We must therefore move from the delay and sterile tactics of always questioning the ability of women, by embracing the realisation that we are equal partners in the development processes of our nations. Fellow men, I understand that we have held positions of power for a long time now, and it may be uncomfortable to share this power with our countrywomen. We must realise that women as citizens have just the same rights that we do in holding positions of power, participating in their national development process and most of all, to be treated with dignity and respect just as we expect to be.Today, as yesterday, there is no other formula for building our country into a prosperous, just, fair and humane nation: we must emerge from ourselves; we must devote ourselves to the cause of women - to the discriminated, very marginalized and poorest.Clearly, there is need for us to broaden our understanding of women's situation in our socio-economic, political and religio-cultural realities and articulate faith reflections on women's realities and struggles. And in this way deepen our commitment and solidarity work towards full humanity for all.The discrimination and marginalization of women is affirmed as a hard and abiding reality of life. Women have an irreplaceable role in society, yet their contribution is not acknowledged, nor are they accorded equal rights and opportunities with their male counterparts.This realisation demands a total rupture with the prevailing patriarchal system in order to build an egalitarian society. The women's struggle is deeply connected with efforts of all the poor who are struggling for their upliftment in all aspects of life.

We must for see the main important value of women in our society. They are the counterparts of men in the realization of better future.

Global Warming in the Philippines

                Global Warming is one of the most talked and campaigned about issues of the 21st century. We all know that it is an undeniable fact that while the world population is increasing, the pollution is also increasing in a larger ratio. Many countries successfully implemented “Green” policies, to protect our environment and our future. These policies are increasingly being implemented in Central Europe in countries such as Germany. Recycling garbage, plastic, and even old appliances belongs to the strict regimen. Other policies such as fines imposed on littering, burning of waste or leaves, and even the encouragement of collective transportation have been imposed.

                Unfortunately, the Philippines cannot brag about any environmental policies in any way. It is indeed true that a Waste Management Act has been implemented, yet if we look at our everyday lives; the sad reality comes crushing down on us Filipinos. We barely care for our environment. We see wrappers all over what should have been a green environment. We see people burning their garbage in their homes and on the streets. We even love to shower ourselves with the abundance of fresh water, which could have been saved. All of these things do not really imply that the Philippines is really affected by global warming (which it is in fact, but more of that later), rather it seems that Philippines plays a big role as a contributor in global warming.

                  Let us analyze the facts of outside causes of global warming. Many people believe (which is also true) that so called greenhouse gases that emit CO₂ into the atmosphere which causes the rays of the sun to be kept within the earth atmosphere for a longer time, since it bounces back. This causes an increase of temperature, which in turn causes more natural catastrophes. Although this is the main cause of global warming, there is yet another cause, which has something to do with the cycle of our Sun. Every ten to twelve years, the sun is in its peak and vice versa. The peak is the solar maximum, which means that this is when the sun is the hottest and emits more solar storms than ever. This period should be the solar maximum of the sun, since the last was in the 90s. This is also an important factor that contributes to global warming.

Let us look into what the Philippines are contributing in positive and negative ways; Our National Capital Region is clearly overpopulated and packed with vehicles. As we know, the air pollution problem is very much present in Metro Manila and the quality of our motor vehicles is far inferior than to those in first world countries. Our cars and motorcycles emit far more CO₂ than the refined ones abroad, which adds up to the worlds total in a significant way. Even though we produce far less CO₂ than USA or China, we have to acknowledge that our country is an archipelago and a developing country, and putting those two factors together, our greenhouse gas emissions do make a difference.

                         Another problem we are facing in the Philippines is not only corruption but the lack of strict implementation of the Republic Acts concerning the environment, such as RA 7586 a.k.a. NIPAS, the Waste Management Act, so on and so forth. The waste management act stated that by 2007, every City should have a waste facility, which has not been established so far in Dumaguete City. The recycling and collecting of garbage is also very problematic in the Philippines.

Finally we should ask ourselves the question if global warming is really that bad. And for the most it does not seem so, but let me remind you;

• It is because of global warming, that our Summers are getting hotter and our so-called winters are becoming more monsoon-like
• It is because of global warming that Dengue fever is spreading much farther and faster around the country due to increased humidity
• It is because of global warming that our shores will soon move closer by a meter or more each year (melting of the icecaps)
• It is because of global warming that more and more floods are affecting the Philippine islands and surrounding regions
• It is because of global warming that people hunger because their crops were destroyed in natural disasters such as storms, floods, or heat/dryness

The Philippines could even cease to exist because of global warming, because once the sea level has risen a couple of meters, even our highest mountains may not be high enough anymore to sustain a whole country.

Metamorphosis (Change for the Betterment)

“People tend to let change happen in them. Changes that are somehow beneficial to themselves and the surroundings.” And as for me,  changes are normal things in this world. Things that occurs naturally and occurs anytime. Changes that happens for the benefit of ourselves, to the others and for the society we belong. And we should let changes to take part in our lives for the benefit of everyone.

For over years, I have observed myself in different ways. From the physical aspect, emotional to mental .And I have thought that I have something to change in myself and that is some of my attitudes.

Sometimes I usually left behind some of my works even though I have still time to spare. I am letting myself sometime to not to do the things even it is already needed. And one example is the Reflection in our Blogs. I didn’t mind it because the Semestral Break is about to come. And I have put in my mind that I shouldn’t do that because it doesn’t matter anymore. And that is one of my attitudes I want to take away. And the consequence right now is that I am rushing it already and my grade is somehow being affected. And I am having an incomplete item.

And that is the attitude I want to change for my sake. I want to evolve  and .change like a butterfly to be beautiful someday. I want to change the attitude of leaving behind important things and doing it some time. And I must fulfill this so this consequence will never happen again and for myself to be in this bad position.

Reflection

There has been lots of interference in the beginning of our Second Grading. This period was so short but even though the time passes by quickly like the gust of the wind, it has been very enjoyable and gay with every laughter I Shared with my classmates in doing some exercises in exers by applying the Basic HTML tags to the essays we do in our blogs wherein our insights and ideas are being seen. It was really a very happy moment.

                Learning the HTML Tags was easy. It has been a great help in doing some activities in changing some fonts, font colors, sizes and others. Learning it was good specially the times when we are applying it in the activities we are doing like the exer. Most of the time, I usually take over the computer leaving behind my partner Marwin so I usually end up doing most of his activities. Almost all of his activities are done by me. Those moments were very happy. And especially the moments wherein he began to tease me and all will laugh at me and tease us back.

                                I like to think of tags as bookends, they have a start to signal the beginning of a certain format and an ending to signal the end of the formatting. These bookends/tags are generally put in the angled brackets (<>). The end one’s usually having a slash (/) in them which differentiates them from the opening ones and signals to your browser that it’s the end. So they’ll usually have this basic format – < > </ >. That was the first thing I learned about it.

                The Basic HTML Tags was great. Most modern Blog Platforms come very well fitted out with formatting tools to help you to make your posts look and feel just the way you want them to. The way I describe blogging these days to people unsure whether they have what it takes is that if they have the ability to send emails and format word processing documents – then they have most of the basic skills to get a blog post ready to publish.

Html Tags will someday be very beneficial to me. In formatting Blogs and doing some works.

“English Proficiency in Digital Literacy”

“Promoting Digital Literacy through English Proficiency”

The world of Internet and Digital Gadgets has been very significant with us. Throughout our lives it has been a very important aspect. Aspects that involves and tackles ourselves, the society, and even the whole world. This Digital World has been a very important medium in expressing oneself on different ideas and thoughts about religion, government, economy, health, society, politics, different issues and many other things in this vast universe. These gadgets are also a mean of giving an understanding with the things in this world and under the sun and even our own beliefs and philosophies. And these digital things are very vital and necessary in communication between one people to another.

                We the humanity have the right to use these mediums of communication. But it is necessary to use one language for us to understand well. And this Universal Language is “English”. Through English Usage, Digital Literacy is made possible. English Literacy is very important in using these gadgets. It is a way to understand each other and to improve one’s literacy.

                So, lets Promote Digital Literacy through English Proficiency. Use English proficiently in Digital Literacy. Let’s improve one’s  Functional Skills, Creativity, Critical Thinking and Evaluation, Cultural and Social Understanding, Collaboration, Effective Communication and E-safety.

"Power of Synergy"

“Chemergy, Chemistry and Science Clubbing in Synergy” This is the theme of the year’s Science Month Celebration. This means with the Power of Cooperation of Chemistry and Science in working together to produce a result is not obtainable alone or by science only. They need each other in order to produce a certain kind of result. Thus without the other one, the desired result cannot be achieved.

Every organization related to Science and Chemistry must always coordinate with each other to attain the vision that they want to and to be successful in every way. This is a crucial ingredient in the development of an institution or a nation. And for the benefit of man-kind.

For over thousands of years, the impacts of Chemistry in the society have been very significant. Agriculture, pharmaceutical, technology to energy. Chemistry has given astonishing products that has benefited the human race and the society.

O n agriculture, chemistry has brought its development by usage of fertilizers, pesticides, and others. People have seen its benefit to everyone specially to country’s economy and development. It gave a larger and better productions that supported and help the humans.

Chemistry has saved thousands of lives due t development of life-saving drugs. Drugs that fights infectious diseases, deadly viruses, dangerous bacterias and others. T has immunize every person from diseases that they are suffering. Thanks t Chemistry.

Energy is one of the main thing for this is crucial in this generation. The usage of fuels are connected to chemistry

            In short, Chemistry has made so much for the benefit of humans. But behind this significant products it gave to every individual, Chemistry is not alone. It is cooperating with Science. Every successful product will not come true by Chemistry alone or by Science only need each other to make it’s visions to be realized. If Chemistry will be alone or vice versa, our future3 might be in stake and might result to crumbling of this great civilization in this Cenozoic Era.

“Someone I Want To Be!”

                Jose Rizal, the versatile genius, the pride of the Malayan Race and the Hero behind the freedom of the nation.

                Andres Bonifacio, a man of unchanging desire for freedom and a man of bravery.

                These are only some of the classic heroes of the old millennia. A picture of a great hero by which they possess an unbelievable quality. But there is someone else who can line up with these amazing heroes. They may not have all the qualities that these classic heroes possess, but they can have something else that these heroes may not have and can be the reason that sometimes they are surpassed.

                Throughout the years, she offers her time to all the children who are unable and harden up to write, read and communicate and express their thoughts and ideas. She teaches them everything that she can give and likewise guide them into the right path for them to triumph and succeed on the fields that they will tackle. She usually sacrifices everything just to ensure them to have a bright future. But despite all the stress and hard times she get from them. She remains s calm and straight forwarded person. And most especially she is always gives a positive outlook on these situations thus making everything good and normal. And with her hectic schedule on the school she always does her responsibilities on us (her family). She guarantees and makes sure that everything we need is properly and exactly given. From love, care, understanding, time to material things like money and others,. But she never let us be spoiled. Thus sometimes tell us this is only the extent of what she can give and also tell us that we should remain in tack in the ground. And above all she remains GOD-fearing at all times. She always make us know that GOD is always there and guiding us.

                She is the one that every child could ask for. She is my MOTHER. Avery dedicated teacher, a loving mum a wife and a good servant of thy Lord. She is Anna Lissa.

                And this one is an advocate of peace and harmony in the community. He ensures that everything will be in order. He does not let anyone to aggravate others right. But still his responsibilities in his family are in tack in his mind. He always sees the welfare of our family.

And he is my father Felipe. An advocate of peace, a loving husband, and a dedicated father.     

                My parents are the true heroes for me. Dedicated to the welfare and benefit of others and at the same time, sacrificial, loving and caring parents for me and my brothers.

“And they are the people I want to be”

MENTORS OF MY GENERATION

Your always share your time with us,

You never stop showing your love to us,

Your always there as our guiding light,

Making and ensuring our lives to be alright.

                Our mentor… you inspire and touch our lives in different dimensions. You’ve been there in the toughest and best moment of our lives. Enlightens and gives us lessons for our sake . I cherish all those moments.

                For over half of my life, I have spent it in the school. And along the four corners of the classroom, you our teachers are always there. You’ve fed us unsurpassing knowledge that gave us the wisdom we have today. Wisdom that will someday be our asset in facing the challenges ahead of us. And with all those mistakes and terrible attitudes we’ve shown, you have never think twice to straighten us up and guide us in the right direction. You have let us walk in the right path and told us the significance of having a desirable attitude. And the most important thing is that you have tried to connect with our lives. You have shown us that you are not only our mentor but a person whom we can trust, share our emotions and be a part of our family. You have tightened our bonds for us to trust each other, to let ourselves be free from anxiety and to be happy. You have tried to be our parent. You have shown us love, care and make our everyday complete. You are the reason of our happiness.

                You are a gift from GOD. Dear teachers our lives would be incomplete without you. You made our life a lot brighter. So I thank you for all the things you have given us: love, wisdom, courage, care, happiness, and taught us good moral values. You have provided and taught us all of this. You have sacrifice a lot for us and because of that you have shown us that you are the best.

                And I a blessed with so much and you are the reason. Our mentors, you are worth thanking for and you have made our life complete and gave us a life worth thanking for. Thank you and I love you all.

“Arigatou Gozaimasu (どうもありがとう) and Aishiteru wa (愛してるわ)”

"Vague Ideas"

              Education, environment, workers benifit, and the farmers. These are the unclear things to the State of the Nation Address of President Benigno Simeon Aquino III last July 25,2011 at the Batasang Pamba[nsa Complex. Were these unclear things in the SONA were accidentally not mentioned or hehas not given significance on the ideas pertained to.
             Projects on education, environment, workers benifit and farmers are not almost included on the SONA. And these is very sad thing to think of. Education is considered as one of the most impotant primary sector in the country. These sector holds the devolopement of the nation. On the environment, the nation is always affected of some man-made calamities like flashfloods, flooding and others. Actions must be taken to lessen the danger. Workers benifit and farmers can be also one of the most important instrument in the success of the country. It holds the key to uplift the country from poverty and to compete from the other successful nations worldwide.Thus projects wmust be implemented to attain this vision.
            The president must see all 'the angles of the problem of the nation. Concentrating in one aspect can lead to failures. So actions must be made to see the effects and to make the country advance and develope.
            On the positive side, Using the country's primary laungage is a clever idea. You have taken concidarations on some of the filipinoes who are unable to understand other laungage specially the English. On the projects you have tackled, effects on these are already visible. On the other hand, your always comparing the previous administation to yours. So stop it already. Just do your job as the president and concentrate on the developement of the country to make it globally competitive.Start the change and lshow that you are capable  of it and your taking your words and promises in action. Remember" Actions speak louder than words"
           

"Breastfeeding, Start and Promote it"

                    "The milk of a cow is for the calf, the milk of a goat is for its kid and the mil of a dog is for the puppy. And you what does your baby drinks". A very common statement but delivers a very significant and humorous idea  to every parent around the world.


                    Almost all the parents around he world uses powdered milk for their young infants. And this powdered milk has changed the long year tradition of mothers to use their own breast milk for their young babies or child. And the usage of it has changed the true concept of being a mother.


                   For thousands of years, breastfeeding have been used by every mother and its benefits have been known for a while and until now we still care how beneficial to the babies and according to researches the breastfeeding is both very beneficial to he infant and the mother.
 For the Baby:
                    1.Due to the anti-infective properties of breast milk, breastfed babies tend to have less incidence of or less pronounced symptoms of ear infections, respiratory illness, allergies, diarrhea and vomiting.
                    2. Due to the digestibility of breast milk, breastfed babies are rarely constipated.
                    3. Breast milk is constantly changing in its composition to meet the changing needs of the baby. It has the exact combination of protein, fats,vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and sugars needed for the human infant at various stage of its growth.
                    4. IQ levels are an average of eight points higher in children who are breastfed.
                    5. Adult daughters who were breastfed are at less risk for breast cancer
                    6. Adults who were breastfed have a lower risk for high cholesterol and asthma.
                    7. The bond between the mother and child seems to enhanced with breastfeeding.
For Mother:
                    1. Nursing following delivery causes the uterus to contract lessening the risk of postpartum hemorrhage.
                    2. The uterus of the breastfeeding mother shrinks to its pre-pregnancy size more quickly.
                    3. Women who nurse their babies for at least 6 months lessen  their chances of having menopausal breast cancer.
                   4.Osteoporosis and cervical cancer are less common in women who breastfed.
                   5. Breastfeeding are more economical than formula feeding.
                   6. Many mothers feel special satisfaction in knowing that they alone are meeting the nutritional needs of their babies.


                    This are only some of the benefits of breastfeeding on both mother and child! So let's bring back the usage of breast milk for the baby as the tradition. It will be better for the infants to use it, for it's more appropriate, more reasonable and at the same time beneficial to the baby and mother. and again lets promote breastfeeding because it is right, enough and exclusively for human babies only....

"A Plea to the President"

Dear Mr. President,

          Greetings.

           Our modern society is experiencing a lot of problems. these situations are affecting every Filipinos in in different way. And as time passes by, these situations seems to worsen. And because of that, it makes me curious and ask myself  " Are you taking actions and trying to resolve these matters?".

          

           Let me begin my plea to you Mr. Benigno Aquino. When you were seated and appointed by the people of the Philippines as the President of the Republic, you were already aware on what is the real condition of the country in terms of its economic status, problems on the Education, on Justice, poverty and on the Environment. These problems are really affecting us in major ways. Poverty.. for generations this problem is one of the things that affects every people and until now this still affects the society. And if were gonna compare the current situation and the previous times as if the rate of poverty is increasing very fast and according to the latest survey, almost half of the Filipino population belongs to the lowest status. Each one of them are having a hard time to cope up with their life. And because of this event, they are forced to do illegal things in which the crime rates increases rapidly. And this poverty is usually caused by overpopulation, corruption and low job rates. "Education is the key to the success of a country". A very simple idea but has a very good thought. But many teenagers are out of school and not studying. On our environment. Every time we feel the wrath of the nature and we know how destructive it is. But how come there are still so much people who make \use of the environment to get money. There is the massive deforestation, the kaingin process and the very deadly pollution on air water and land. and this situation has made so many people suffer. We know how rich we are in terms of the natural resources but we don't know how to care for them. and another is the problem on justice. we can say that justice is no more now. and it revolves on the hand of the powerful and mighty people.
                    
                Another is you're sometimes focusing more on the previous administration. Your looking to much in the mistakes of the Arroyo administration.We know that corruption is is one of the major problems of the society which affects us seriously but this is only one problem of the modern society so act on the other problems so that you can fulfill your promises on us.


                There is many more . But its up to you to find out and how to act on them. we are waiting for you to see for our welfare and to fight for us. And our futures may depend on the actions that you will do. We have faith on you. We know that you can make a difference. And who might know, you can be the best president in the future being able to resolve this matters.


               Thank you and once again good day to you. And may you be guided by our dear Lord as you resolve this problems.


                                                                                             
                                                                                                                              Sincerely yours,
                                                                                                        Azrielle Gabrielle Lazo Rubio   III