Pick Yourself!!

             "No matter how much falls on us, we keep plowing ahead. That's the only way to keep the roads clear." - Greg Kincaid

              

        Everyone of us is aware that the Philippines is one of the most natural hazard-prone countries in the world. This is due to its location along the Ring of Fire, or typhoon belt – a large Pacific Ocean region where many of Earth's volcanic eruptions and earthquakes occur. As a countrymen, how does Filipinos respond to these kind of disasters? Do they let these ruin and totally destroy their lives? 

                 

             This country has suffered an inexhaustible number of catastrophic events such as typhoons, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, etc. However, one of the best traits that Filipinos have is that they keep on being strong. After a terrible phenomenon, they tend to wear a smile and face these struggles. The Government tend to lead and address these terrible disasters for the country's betterment.

                   Everyone must always be ready and prepared because disasters can happen anytime and anywhere.

       

                     

              

References:
https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=resiliency&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj6qNWGroTdAhUHMt4KHZfiDc0Q_AUICigB&biw=1366&bih=662#imgrc=gP4Owy3lqUYLnM:
http://www.wiseoldsayings.com/resilience-quotes/
https://www.dw.com/en/philippines-a-country-prone-to-natural-disasters/a-17217404

Learning Is Fun

          During the 1st quarter of this School Year, we tackled in our ICT subject the Internet, blogging and search engines. Our teacher taught us the history of Internet, different internet components, internet tools, internet services, web server and browsers, types of data on the internet and the people behind internet. The next lesson is all about blogging. I learned the different types of blogs, portfolio of matrics and advantages of blogs to us. Lastly, we discussed search engines wherein we talked about combining search terms.

          It's been normal that in everything we do, there are certain circumstances that we might face. Since this is my first time to publish blogs, I am afraid that someone might judge my articles. I am not that good in writing compositions that's why I am not confident with the articles I published. So, I asked help to my fellow classmates and other companions to address this problem.

          Moving on, I must admit that the 1st Quarter lesson were really fun and hopefully I will enjoy and continue gaining new knowledge for the next quarters.

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	http://www.hole-in-the-wall.com/Beginnings.html	HIWEL Hole-in-the-Wall Education Ltd.	google.com	Phrase Searching
2. What does NIIT stands for?	National Institute of Information Technology	http://www.hole-in-the-wall.com/Beginnings.html	Acronym Finder	google.com	Phrase Searching
3. It was implemented at a slum area in New Delhi.	Delhi’s Slum-Dwellers: Deprivation, Preferences and Political Engagement among the Urban Poor	https://www.theigc.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Banerjee-Et-Al-2012-2-Working-Paper.pdf	IGG International Growth Center Abhijit Banerjee Rohini Pande Michael Walton October 2012	Google.com
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. This computer proved to be an instant hit among the slum dwellers, especially the children.	http://www.hole-in-the-wall.com/Beginnings.html	HIWEL Hole-in-the-wall-Education Ltd.	google.com	Phrase Searching
5. What was the significant finding of the experiment?	Through this hole, a freely accessible computer was put up for use. This computer proved to be an instant hit among the slum dwellers, especially the children. With no prior experience, the children learnt to use the computer on their own.	http://www.hole-in-the-wall.com/Beginnings.html	HIWEL Hole-in-the-wall-Education Ltd.	google.com	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?	In addition, 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.	https://www.edutopia.org/blog/self-organized-learning-sugata-mitra	edutopia	Google.com	Boolean Logic

Filipino: Wika ng Saliksik

         "Ang wika ay susi ng puso at diwa, tuluyan ng tao’t ugnayan ng bansa."

      Opisyal na wika ng ating bansa ang wikang Filipino na kung saan ang pagkakaroon ng pambansang wika ay may layong palaganapin ang pagkakaisa ng isang bansa. Ipinagdiriwang tuwing Agosto ang Buwan ng Wika upang palawakin ang kaalaman ng mga tao ukol sa ating pambansang wika.

           

         Ang tema ngayong taon ay "Filipino; Wika ng Saliksik" na kung saan kinikilala ang wikang Filipino bilang midyum sa paglikha at pagpapalaganap ng pambansang karunungan at kaunlaran. Ang pananaliksik ay ang paghahanap o research sa Ingles. 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 sariling atin- Wikang Filipino.

      Hindi lang ngayong buwan ng wika; kundi patuloy nating gamitin at tangkilin ang ating sariling wika. Sa pamamagitan ng simpleng pananalita sa wikang Filipino at pagdalo sa iba't ibang mga aktibidades sa paaralan o komunidad. Lagi nating tatandaan na ang wika ang nagsisilbing kaluluwa ng bansa at salamin ng lipunan, ito ang nagpapabuklod sa ating mga mamamayan. 

References: 

https://www.affordablecebu.com/buwan-ng-wika-theme-tema

http://www.myph.com.ph/2014/01/mga-kasabihan-tungkol-sa-wikang-filipino.html#.W2L01dUzbDc

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Duterte's Vision

                            

  The State of the Nation Address (SONA) is an annual address by the President that serves as a means to inform the nation about its present economic, political, and social condition. It is also a vehicle for the President to summarize the accomplishments and plans of his/her programme of government both for a particular year and until the end of their term of office. 

    This year's 3rd SONA of Pres. Duterte is kinda different. His speech focused on desire for genuine and meaningful change for the people. He emphasized that his campaign on "War on Drugs" will continue. He mentioned that corruption must stop and also warned government agencies to stop red tape; the budget for Mindanao must increase. He mentioned the fight against endo and promise to restore environmental integrity of Boracay. He even admire the Filipino migrant workers and talked about the third telco player. 

      "Your concern is human rights, mine is human lives" is one of the quote from his saying that really caught my attention. This made me confused because I think human rights is the right of people to live. It seems ironic. However it's good that he discussed very well about the environmental issues especially the Improvement and restoration of Boracay. 

      I just hope that President Duterte will do very well in serving us. 

PhotoCredits: https://assets.rappler.com/FE550BDC1D7147A9ADC5AC8CDF5AC4E8/img/0A4718AFB69640CDB96070851D50679F/animated-duterte-2nd-sona.gifReferences:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/State_of_the_Nation_Address_(Philippines)https://www.thesummitexpress.com/2018/07/president-duterte-sona-2018-highlights-review-reaction-paper.html
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GARDENING FOR HEALTHY LIVING

       

This year's Nutrition Month theme "Ugaliing Magtanim, Sapat na Nutrisyon Aanihin" highlighted the idea of Family Food Gardening which also aims  to improve food and nutrition security by increasing access to a diversified source of food for families and communities alike, as well as improved incomes through sales from home-grown produce.

We are annually celebrating the Nutrition month every July to encourage and increase the awareness  of people to live in a healthy manner. The theme engages us to produce foods at home through the family's own garden. Having a garden can improve our wellness and it can also help us by selling some of our crops for additional income. The theme enlightens everyone of us to practice the habit of planting. We can harvest a lot of crops through planting and this can be our first move to lessen the issue of malnutrition. 

Proper diet, regular exercise, proper hygiene and having a self-discipline can help us toward a healthy body. Backyard gardening is one of the best way to live our life to the fullest!! Having some healthy fun with our family is even better! 

Together with our family we should start living in a healthy way to have a healthy life!!

Reference:
http://www.nnc.gov.ph/39-featured-articles/2465-nnc-techcom-selects-2018-nutrition-month-theme-ugaliing-magtanim-sapat-na-nutrisyon-aanihin
Photo Credits:
https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQxCdyQ5EAXKx09W5c2GVwNyVtQLLa8rUnmUIoZFUD9ds4Nixel

Letter to the President

July 24, 2018

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte
Malacañang Palace Compund
J.P. Laurel St., San Miguel, Manila The Philippines

       First of all I want to congratulate you for being the President of our country, the Philippines. Being a president and father to all  Filipinos must be really hard and burdensome. I am just a junior high school student and at the same time a student-leader It's quite hard for me to lead an organization, how much more in being the President of a country?

     

       People differ from each other, we have our own abilities and flaws. Everyone of us has our own bad sides and commit mistakes and being the father you must show us a good attitude. Your personality reflects to us. ever since you became our President, people won't forget your line "Change is coming".

        It's true , a lot of changes happened in our nation; in a negative and positive ways. Your way in disciplining and the way you talk is kind of different but nevertheless we should accept and respect it. All of us want to live in a better and safer place and I am grateful that you are trying to do your best to be a great leader in this nation. 

         I hope you the best sir! May continue your journey very well and serve us as far as you can. Thank you and have a good day Sir!

            Respectfully yours, 

Lynel Joy T. Rodillas