"TRUE ESSENCE OF CHRISTMAS"

Everyone wants Christmas to be meaningful. Christmas is definitely the season for gifts and shopping. During Christmas, a lot of people go to malls to buy various gifts to be given to their friends and loved ones. People just need to spend more during Christmas season. The effect? – traffic jam, growing credit card debts, lots of to-do lists, etc. But what is Christmas without Christ ? How can we celebrate Christmas without Christ, the birthday celebrant, at the center of all the festivities and pomp?

Year in and year out I know Christmas is celebrated in most of the countries the world. Even countries which are not Christian celebrate Christmas with festive decorations of “hi-tech” lights and sounds, Christmas trees and Santa Claus. But most often in business establishments and commercial centers, you would hardly find the Nativity Scene. Christmas has become so commercialized that it lost its true meaning. To put up Christmas decorations without the Nativity Scene somehow inculcates to us and to our children today a life of ease and comfort, a life without suffering and pain. But this is far from our reality as human beings, the poor and the rich have their own share of suffering and pain. Our materialistic world makes us suffer all the more by shunning the reality of suffering in our life, we can never escape suffering! Whether we like it or not pain and suffering are part of our life, our consolation in this life is the message the Nativity Scene wants to impart to us that is, Christ came to live with us and among us. By His own suffering, He taught us how to suffer. By His own life He taught us how to live. He does not take away suffering from but He suffers with us! Each Christmas then should remind us of the fact that we can never escape from suffering but Christ gives meaning and value to our suffering and to our life. He took our suffering upon Himself. He was born into this world to save us by dying on the Cross so that we may live. The part we have to play is to carry the little crosses of our everyday life. Now, we know that after all, the yoke is easy and the burden light because Christ has already carried it for us!

Christmas then is not at all in the things we do to celebrate Christmas- parties, decorations nor glittering lights. The essence of Christmas is Christ himself, it is because of Him that we celebrate Christmas. In a way, in celebrating Christmas we celebrate our lives too, because Christmas gives us hope. Yes, life can be difficult and trying but Christ is with us in our suffering. Christ took our very own humanity unto himself to save us from our sins and to show us how to be like Him, In Christ we have found our Way back to the Father.

"Equal rights, Equal Opportunities"

         Every human being has its own rights and privileges that life offers. Every opportunities that come along his way is his very right whether or not, to achieve it.

          Gender-based discrimination is irrevocably connected to negative health outcomes for women and girls. Its associated poor health outcomes are often compounded by other forms of inequality related to socioeconomic status, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religious affiliation or geographical location. 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 realized in the process of a just, fair and humane transformation of our society as a whole. There's need for us to unite and enable women to take their rightful place in production and political activity to improve their  economic  and political status. 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. Gender characterizes the differing roles, responsibilities, constraints, opportunities and needs of females and males in all areas and in any given social context. Hence, one can safely say that gender roles are learned behaviors in a given society, community or other social groups. These roles condition which activities, tasks and responsibilities are perceived as appropriate for males and females respectively. This perception of roles and responsibilities has serious implications on power relations between females and males of all ages which in turn determine who has access to and control over tangible and intangible resources.

       We must therefore move from the delay and sterile tactics of always questioning the ability of women, by embracing the realization 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 realize 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.

"PROTECTING CLIMATE CHANGE THROUGH ZERO WASTE"

Climate change is a significant and lasting change in the statistical distribution of weather patterns over periods ranging from decades to millions of years. It may be a change in average weather conditions or the distribution of events around that average. The earth's climate is dynamic and always changing through a natural cycle. What the world is more worried about is that the changes that are occurring today have been speeded up because of man's activities.

All of us in our daily lives contribute a bit to this change in the climate. Give these points a good serious thought: All our gadgets run on electricity generated mainly from thermal power plants. Who are responsible for the emission of huge amounts of greenhouse and other pollutants. We generated large quantities of waste in the form of  plastics that remain in the environment for many years and cause damage. Have we ever thought about the number of trees that we use in a day because of papers that we use in school and offices? Timber is used in large quantities  for construction of houses, which means that large areas of forest have to be cut down. A growing population has meant more and more months to feed. Because the land area available for agriculture is limited. Pollution also result from the run-off of fertilizers into water bodies. Did we notice all those human activities affects a lot of the climate change. Climate change is a real problem, but it also has a real solution. Some of its effects are already inevitable and it is necessary that work in building the adaptive capacity of vulnerable communities start immediately. Dealing with climate change however requires deeper international co-operation in many areas notably in promoting adaptation particularly  for developing countries, spurring technology research, development and deployment and enhancing the carbon market. To avoid the worse affect, science tells us that we will need to establish greenhouse gas emissions. It is a major challenge that will require unprecedented  cooperation and participation across  the globe, yet the tool exists to begin addressing the challenge now. Around the country and throughout the world, many political, business and community leaders are working to prevent consequences of global warming because they understand that if we do not address climate change, we will perish.

Reducing, reusing, and recycling municipal waste to me of the exist and most effective means of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It also provides gainful employment to millions of people in developing world, mostly in the informal sector.

Reflection

   Second grading of ICT-IV is over but still I'm not satisfied for my performances.

   At first I'm asking to myself if I could go with the flow of this subject, ICT.  I feel nervous for I have no idea about ICT.  Ma'am Vera Cruz presented those topics in every grading in our class of ICT with her, and this make me feel dizzy for I don't really have idea of those topic she represented especially in blogging.  But despite of these things, Ma'am Vera Cruz taught us with her very best to fill our minds about blogging.  I'm not satisfied in this grading because we are not yet on the peak of our subject but still in basic.  But I feel warmed already when we are at the middle of first grading because I realized how excite a ICT subject is.  I've been enjoying posting my blogs.  This grading I discover a lot about Internet.  I feel sorry for I got a low scores in my test of ICT and this challenge me to try harder in the next grading period.

   I am hoping that next grading will be more exciting.  I want that next grading will be more serious in my works and outputs. Good luck for the next stage of my ICT-IV.

"PROMOTING DIGITAL LITERACY THROUGH ENGLISH PROFICIENCY"

           English is truly worldwide language. It is the main language used in international trade, diplomacy, and scientific research. Most of the world's mail and computer data written in English. It is also the language of air traffic control. These are some reason that we should promote digital literacy through English proficiency to our fellow Filipinos.
           Today, English, like all living languages continues to grow and spread. Rapid developments in technology are reflected in the language, and some technical terms also work their way into ordinary English speech. New words come   from many other sources as well, from slang to fashion to sport. In developing a further growth of digital literacy which sounds are transcribed as binary digits to be replayed electronically with a very high degree of fidelity in the state of being literate. English proficiency lead us to  better country. As we all know that our computers, gadgets and machines are in English language for if we are English proficient we can be easily operate all ages of technology. Let should use digital literacy for us not to left behind the modern life. We are now living in an age of technology, that's why we should educate ourselves and be able to be a literate person in speaking English language.
            It's likely that English will remain the world's most important language for same time to come. There are no major competitors waiting to take over. As early as now it is therefore conclude that English language should promote now for the betterment of our country.

Chemergy: Chemistry and Science Club Synergy

                  As we look around our surroundings,we see lot of beautiful things that affects our daily life. Animal, insects, flowers, trees, grass and more other beautiful things around us that God's divine art or His most creative work.. All these things only mean one thing: we are living in an age of science!!!!

              Science is the study of the nature and behavior of natural things and the knowledge that we obtain about them. a knowledge as of facts, phenomena laws, and proximate causes, gained and verified by exact observation, organized experiments and analysis. Chemistry is a science which treat of the structure, composition and properties of substances and of the transformations which they undergo. Chemistry and science club is organizing a mutually reinforcing action of separate organization which together produce an effect greater than that of all the components acting separately or working together. Through chemistry and science club in synergy, we can able to built awareness on the different issues in our community such like the elements of justice, environment, gender sensibility and political issues.

         We should all hand in hand to save Mother Earth , a paradise to live in through chemistry and science club in synergy.

" MY TEACHER, MY HERO"

          Changes in society have presented teachers with more and more obligations, because the numbers of working mothers and single-parent families have increased greatly, a teacher often spends more time each day with children than the parents can. See how really teachers play important role in molding and guiding us to our way going to “SUCCESS”.

          The best thing I’ve learned from my teacher; isn’t about intelligence not even knowledge. It’s not about the countless equations or the myriad scientific formulas that I’ve memorized. Not the quizzes, the homework’s or the exam. Rather its living one day at a time with a foreseeing eye and the will to survive. Also important is not just what I’ve learned but the learning process itself. Then there’s the ability to use what I know for the preservation of humanity, to use what I’ve learned in the past to make right decisions and choices in the future. I may be so plain, simple and silent but because of you I developed my self-confidence and I can burst with so much energy and adequacy through some activities. By then, you accompanied me to go through all the searching and throw away all that gets on my way. You keep on working hard to send us knowledge almost every day of my life. No matter how many windings and detours you must face, you never loses sight of goal: “TO TEACH”. I may get lose and out of league, you encourage me to stood still and continue with my journey. Now, I enjoy expressing myself with your help: my dear teachers in the thing I’m good at and not in the things I do just because I feel interior to someone.

Because of the thing you’ve taught me, I am what I am now, a girl with lot of dreams and ambition in life. I thank you for the guidance and inspiration, the love and care. Nothing I could ever pay you but to say THANK YOU AND I LOVE YOU MY DEAR TEACHERS!......

"MY MOM, MY HERO, MY BEST FRIEND"

           Where do I begin? A healthy mother who can sing, she loves me in everything and never ever live me. My mom is my hero. She is the best at making other people happy. She is very sincere. Some people seem to be cool and make you think they one of the best people around, but my mom just is.

             My mom is definitely my best friend, my idol, my hero. she has been here for me through think and thin, good and bad, and ups and downs. I belong to a broken family and that makes my mom become also my dad. My mom has helped me through so many things in my life that pushed me through school and went over and beyond to make sure I had all the help I needed to make sure I graduated. She had me and raised me to be a good child, and that's pretty good accomplishment. She has been there for me when I was heart broken and felt as though my world was falling apart. She helped me see the light at the end of the tunnel.

             There is no way I could ever pay her back for all things she has done for me and she don't expect me to, but this would be really nice nice to give her.She is my mom, my dad, my best-friend, all in all "MY HERO".

"PRESIDENT NOYNOY AND HIS SONA(State of The Nation Address)

               Philippine President Benigno Simeon Cojuanco Aquino III has been delivered his 2nd State of The Nation Address last July 25, 2011 before congress. 2011 State of The Nation Address is a signed of his 2nd year as President of the Republic of the Phlippines. SONA as mandated by the Philippine constitution of 1987-Article VII, section 23- shall be addressed before congress at the opening of the regular session.In PNOY SONA, he delivered his accomplishments and his upcoming plans fir the betterment of our country.
               For a long time,our country had been under a un-progressive one. And his SONA report to us a glimpse of our situation, our country is facing a forked road. That's why massive scope of problem must solve quickly under his administration. In his SONA, I noticed that he kept on mentioning about "WANG-WANG"- a symbol of graft and corruption not only in government agencies, but in all sectors in Philippine society. A thousand of protesters march along an avenue leading to the Philippine congress to protest him during his SONA. He emphasized that "WANG-WANG" are graft and corruption has no place in under his watch.
             How happy life could be  expect much from our President to make his promises during his campaign are made to be materialized. I am waiting to him to say something on how he'll battle the problem of all prices which constantly wrecking havoc in the life of  drivers.

"Isulong ang Breastfeeding:Tama sapat at Eksklusibo"

          " Mom's gives your babies a benefit of 100% breastfeeding care." We should give right food for our babies for his/her healthy living.

           With breastfeeding, babies are given the exact nutrition from his/her mother. It is where he/she gets the most beneficial intake needed in his\her proper growth and full development.That's why doctors always recommend the use of exclusive breastfeeding for  every mom giving birth. Often, the use of breast milk substitute is this regarded for it is not advisable and beneficial for the babies health and progress.breastfeeding is much better then those formulas invented by science.

           so let then us promote the use of breastfeeding and not does we buy at groceries that come's from animal milks or those formulas invented by science. Let's go for natural!!!

Crimes Should Be Reminisced In Philippines

Cabaroan Laud,Vigan City,

Ilocos Sur

June 08,2011

Honorable Mr.President Noynoy Aquino,

               First of all i want to extend my sincerest gratitude.And hoping that your in good condition reading my message to you.
               Philippines is so beautiful country and rich of natural resources but there's a lot of crimes that damage our beloved country. We all know that in this generation, crisis is one of Philippines image.And because of crimes, there's some Filipinos were forced to create crimes.As time past, more and more crimes attacking our country just because of poverty and crisis. All i want to say Mr. President, is to have more actions to this happenings.Isn't it worst to hear that our country has a lot of crimes? And this image affects a lot to the beauty of our beloved country. crimes should be reminisce.
               Thanks for reading my message dearest President. I am hoping that you could give an action to this problem attacking our country.Hope that you could than your job well for a better living of the Philippines.Good luck to your career and God bless you.

Respectfully yours,

Rhogjane H'ney Dacquel