Make EVERYDAY a CHRISTMAS DAY!!!

December is the month we’ve all been waiting for, because its where we celebrate Christmas. People start making list, buying gifts and decorating their homes. What can I say, Christmas is already a tradition, our year would not be complete without celebrating it.

During Christmas we commemorate the birth of our savior, Jesus Christ. Well we all know how He was born, it’s truly magical. But what is really the true essence of Christmas? For some, celebrating Christmas is mostly about gifts and material things, for others, its about reuniting the family. But how about for those who had experienced a devastating disaster this past few months? How about those families who had loss one of their member in the Maguindanao Massacre? How can they feel the real essence of Christmas? That’s where we come in. As member of a community, we should give comfort to the afflicted and help those who are sick. We should forget our own interests and open our hearts to the needs of others. These are small things that we can give as present for Christmas. Doing these things is answering the question mentioned above, which is the true essence of celebrating Christmas. Its all about sharing what we have and spreading love, peace and joy to our neighbor.

Christmas is truly, really important to the hearts of every people living on earth. But realizing the essence of celebrating it does not only start and ends at Christmas. We should make everyday a Christmas day not only to our home but to the community as well.

"Pagpapatibay ng Pagkataong Pilipino: Tugon sa Hamon ng Panahon."

"Ang mga Pilipino, ano mang hamon ng paanahon kayang lampas an nagpapatibay at nagpapatatag ng loob."

This past few months our beloved country had been experiencing a lot of devastating disasters. There’s a lot of super typhoon namely ondoy, pepeng and others, that destroyed the lives of many Filipinos. The latest issue or bad news is the Maguindanao Massacre , that harshly killed almost 57 civilians, journalists and the wife of vice mayor Maguindadatu. But in spite of this challenges in life Pinoys can still stand up, smile and laugh. And because of this trait Filipinos are famous, but for some foreigners they find this trait a little odd, because they think we are not serious in the things we do. Pinoys are also resourceful. They make great thinks out of a piece of garbage that can help them solve their problems. The most important trait that Filipinos have is having a strong faith in God. We, Pinoys believe that all the problems are only challenges of God that test how strong our faith in Him. Without this Pinoy trait all the other traits are nothing.

This are only some of the many traits of the Filipinos that helps us pass whatever problems that comes our way. And this makes us a so called “Matibay na Pinoy.”

SECOND QUARTER DISASTER!!!!!!!!!!

My 2nd quarter is not as easy as my 1st quarter.

During the second grading I have lot of learning especially on my T.L.E. class. I learned about different HTML tags and their uses, and I realized that this knowledge may be helpful for me in choosing my vocation. If in the 1st quarter I encountered simple problems, in the 2nd grading I encountered tougher problems, I’m beginning to feel the pressure of being a 4th year student. Why? Because there are more mind stripping lessons, more hectic schedules and lot of extracurricular activities. This past few weeks there are lot of suspension of classes, because of this we need to rush the topics that are included in the Periodical Test. Soon I just pray to God and did all my best. Thanks God
I survived!

Despite of the pressures and problems, one thing is for sure, these are not hindrance to my success. I will do all the means to graduate.

MY TEACHER MY HERO!!

A TRIBUTE...

WITHOUT TEACHERS: No Lawyers; No Engineers; No Policemen and definitely No Doctors. This is the reason why we consider then as hero. But still, some don’t know what’s behind the blackboard and class record.

Teachers without those uniforms are just like us, doing their work and giving their best effort to it. For them doing this is not easy, they have to go through many challenges, one of it is that they have to divide their time for their family and students. Most of the time they have to spend more time at school rather than at home. The most talked about issue today is that we are running out of teachers, specifically good teachers because their going abroad for a greener pasture. And we should blame the government to it because they’re not giving attention to their needs.

Teachers, mentors, master whatever we call them what’s important is we commemorate their contribution to our lives. Not only this teacher’s month celebration but we should do this everyday.

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*Speaking of tribute, I want to express my sincerest thanks to a teacher close to my heart. Actually to all ACACIAN 09’s heart. So to Ma’am Rabo, this is for you…

KNOWLEDGE YOU SHED, KNOWLEDGE WE GAIN

YOU REMINDS US THAT LIFE SHOULD HAVE AN AIM

MAKING AIM IS NOT EASY, WE NEED HELP, NEVER FEARRO

HERE’S MA’AM RABO A TEACHER, A HERO

MA’AM RABO IS HARD TO FORGET

THE MEM’RIES WE SHARED WE’LL NEVER REGRET

YOU SHOULD US WHAT’S LIFE’S WORTH

AND YOU PUSHED US HARD TO GO FORTH

WE SALUTE AND THANK YOU

FOR THE PATIENCE AND LOVE YOU BROUGHT

TO MOLD US TO A RESPONSIBLE YOUTH

AND FOR THE BRIGHT FUTURE SOMEDAY WE’LL CAUGHT

I THEN PRAY TO GOD ALMIGHTY

THAT THEY’LL BE HAPPY

AND THE HARDWORKS WE’LL REPAY

THE TEACHERS’ ESPECIALLY MA’AM MERCY

"ADAPTING TO DIVERSE SCIENCE CULTURE: Through Leadership Empowerment"

“Leadership is action not position.” Leadership empowerment is the key in adapting to diverse science cultures. Personally, I believe that adapting to diverse science cultures pertains to the different inventions that must be use properly and accordingly.

Nowadays there are lots of inventions scattered. So that others are able to adapt to the changes in science world we must be a good leader. To be like one is not easy, there are guidelines to be followed. Number one on the list states that if you believe you can then you’re right, as they say “mind over matter.” Second, you must believe that people put value on you, whatever thing you do whether how big or small it is there’s a corresponding value. Third, it’s all about the “attitude”, you must have a good attitude towards everything especially in dealing to some problems in the inventions. These are only some of the guidelines, and if you follow this I assure you, you will be a good leader towards development.

As I mentioned, leadership empowerment is the key to adapt to this science cultures. That’s why many believe that a leader is not born for they are made. And it’s true we must work hard to be a good leader.

"FILIPINO FOR PILIPINOS"

"FILIPINO FOR PILIPINOS"

The Philippines is an archipelago that composes of 7,107 islands, different culture and most of all different dialects. Because of this a goal of having a national Language was formed. This goal does not only aim to promote a national unity, it also aims to have a national identity for our country.

There are many languages or dialects used here in the Philippines. To name a few there’s Iloco, Waray,Pangasinense and Tagalog. Just think of it we’re living in one country but we can hardly understand each other, that’s why having Filipino as our national language is a great help. Many Pilipinos nowadays is not patronizing Filipino because of there colonial mentality. I’m not depriving them to learn other languages but they should patronize first our own language before others. At present, Philippines is a well-known country, even at the most remote part of the world you can still see Pilipino scattered there. These scenarios also let us see the importance of Filipino, because we can never know when or where you’ll see a Kababayan.

Filipino is for Pilipino that’s why we should love, patronize and use it. Because of it we are unique from other countries, we are known as Pilipino and we are proud of being one. As Dr. Jose Rizal said and I quoted “ Ang taong ‘di marunong sa sariling wika ay higit pa sa hayop at malansang isda.”

"My 1st Quarter as a Fourth Year Student"

There are many things that we learn in school, not only on the four corners of the classroom but as well as outside the room. During the 1st quarter of the school year I’ve already learned a lot especially in our T.L.E. IV; in this subject I’ve learned many things about internet, its uses, history, blogging and more.

But of course part of high school life is to encounter problems or challenges not only in studies but as well as in other aspect such as in classroom and clubs. The problems that I’ve encountered this past few months is that when I didn’t attend my classes for several days because I’m sick, I have to catch up with lessons and rush my missed assignments. How I hate the feeling of rushing to meet the deadline. Other problems are in the classroom especially in the distribution of works, in my club on the other hand, have lot of challenges which I can’t give because they are many to mention and are very confidential.

With God’s help, support of my loved ones, and understanding of my teachers I was able to overcome this challenges calmly. I know that addressing to these problems is very tiring but I’m bearing in mind that this is also part of my training as a fourth year student.

I know that as I move one to the next quarter of the school year there’ll be more knowledge to gain and more problems to encounter. That’s why next quarter I’ll do better, burn more midnight oils and prepare for the future because I believe in the saying “FAIL TO PREPARE, PREPARES YOU TO FAIL.”

LET'S START TODAY!!!

Everyone is saying that communication is very important to us and it’s true. Communication is done through different languages such as English or Filipino. This two languages is like a computer, in a computer if one part of it is malfunctioning well the whole part of it is affected. In this case if Filipino is not properly used we will not be able to speak in English fluently.

During the old times Philippines is one of the best English speaker in Asia. But as time goes by our ability in speaking English is deteriorating due to many factors. That is why during the month of August we celebrate in the “Linggo ng Wika” not only to commemorate but to develop our speaking skills. In our school, English Club is currently conducting a “Speak to me in English or Filipino Campaign” to enhance the speaking ability of the students of Ilocos Sur National High School.

Today, at this very moment is the best time for us to start speaking in English or Filipino properly. We must do it well and hard in order for us to have a brighter future.