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Everyday Living of a Champ

(Daily Routine)

Just walking home after school after a tiring day of school works, performances and recitations aren’t enough to make my day for me. I do more than that. And I do more than what many usually do inside the school because I want to make each day productive.

Upon waking up, I start to get ready for school. And after that, I walk a long way to school to be able to get to class. But before all that, I must face the very cold water when I take a bath. I usually exercise before taking a bath so I would be able to feel warmer and don’t get too cold. And after going to school, of course, the class starts right away. I usually go to the class with an empty stomach so it is a struggle when I’d feel very hungry. I’d eat after the class and I handle it nicely.  After we are dismissed, I don’t go back home because I have something to do first.

“student studying with books stacked in front him”

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After studying, there is training. I eat it out while waiting for 4pm to come by. We start at 4pm and we do what we love and give our best. We train vigorously and we endure all the hard parts of the training ‘cause we know this is the way to go if you want to get better. We finish at 8-9pm and we are exhausted after the training. I go home and eat my dinner to fill my needs. After that, I check if there is any other assignments that I must do and if there’s nothing left to do, I get ready to sleep.

“Two students wlaking side by side”

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One may think that what we do is really tiring and that we may lose focus in our studies. But I assure you, people like us tend to be more responsible and can even achieve greater grades .

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The Tastiest Food

(Food critique)

A delightful food right in front of your empty, screaming stomach is one of the best thing that you can receive. Not always would you end up having a good food in your table so one should really be grateful if one ever gets the opportunity to have one.

“Crab ‘n Crew seafood served”

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We had the chance to try one of the best restaurants that I have ever been and that is the Crab ‘n Crew. The menu is all composed of seafood and you can order all you want to fill your stomach with. The seafood there is really the best that you will find in every corner of seafood restaurants. The crab is the tastiest that I have ever tried and its sauce complements with its distinct flavour. The Shrimps are fried with the best taste and you can really taste its deliciousness in just one bite. The best part is, there is a promo for those who really want to indulge themselves into delicacy. There is an Unli-Crab ‘n Crew where you can eat crabs all you want in this specific time. It really suits with our needs for crabs.

“Crab ‘n Crew Seafood in platter of leaves”

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If you get thirsty, don’t even think of worrying! ‘cause there is a bottomless iced tea which you can drink and never run out of. The best thing about eating here, is that you can enjoy all your food using your bare hands. There’s no better way to enjoy food than to eat in our very own Filipino style isn’t it?

If you want to try this delightful food, take some time and try giving yourself a break, or a gift. You can always drop by and try one of the best seafood restaurants here.

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The Best Moment

(Unforgettable Moment)

Have you ever felt the feeling of achieving what you really worked hard for? That feeling when you all your sweat and tears have finally brought you to your success? That is the best feeling ever.When you know that you worked hard to achieve something great. 

When we started the school year of our grade 10 in junior high school, I already set up my mind to achieving my goal: that is to become the rank 1 of the class. Of course, I would not be able to visualize that goal without the motivation and support of my family and friends. I started the school year strong, filled with fire and competency. My classmates wouldn’t give up without a fight too, so it was a pretty intense healthy competition against my classmates that I can call my family. Our class is like no other, ‘cause we care and love each other as friends, which made an even stronger bond between us. 

“Day of Moving Up Ceremony at DCA”

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All the events that happened in our school are something that we did together. Despite all the happenings around us, many have been able to adapt and still have good grades. Around third quarter, my performance lowered so I pushed myself to become better at the last grading period. We had our lessons, seat works, home works, projects and others and I am happy that we were able to overcome them together.

“Taken at the seats of Moving Up Students”

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I finished grade 10 being the rank 1 among the class, and I am very happy that all of those tiring days and sleepless nights have been finally paid of. I am also glad that my classmates have also received the fruit of their labor. I saw my family and friends that are very proud of me and I got contented that I was able to achieve my goal. This was clearly one of the unforgettable moments of my life. 

“Group hug after Moving Up Ceremony“

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My Wonder Pet

(Pet)

have you ever had someone that could lift you up? When you feel all alone and you suddenly realize that you have someone that makes you smile? ‘cause you should have one. Having a pet is the best gift for yourself.

My pet named “Puti” is very cute and loving. He is someone I could spend my time with and will definitely make my day. He would occasionally run randomly inside the house and will try to catch the laser dot which he will never be able to do. He is also very loving. He would rub his body against my feet and he would stick with me. 

“White cat with black spots in grass”

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Puti is very easy to get hungry. He would always meow at us while we are eating, even after we are done. Nonetheless, we love him and he makes us happy every single day. Sometimes, Puti seems to get dirty so we would try to make him take a bath. He always makes it very hard for us as he is not used to being cleaned up. After the bath he can be easily seen being cold as his body is vibrating just like ours when we feel cold. 

“White cat with black spots inside the living room”

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Having Puti together with our household definitely brings up the joy and happiness of each and everyone else in the house. He is really someone that would definitely make your day and enlighten your mood up.

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My Beloved New Era University

(New Era University)

Have you ever been to a sea of beautiful flowers before? To a garden so green that you can see the place teeming with life? Well, I did. It is a really great opportunity to be able to witness such beauty that can’t be seen anywhere else.

“Front view of New Era University College Building”

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My current school right now which is the New Era University, is really molded with art and its trademark which is discipline. The students of the university is guided right from their preschool years up until they have become college graduates. The school premises are beautifully designed for the convenience of its teachers, students, and staffs alike. The gymnasium is where many events of the school is commenced. Just like the basketball, volleyball, pop dance, and battle of the bands finals in the day of Intramurals. There’s also the quadrangle, where many of the New Era University Fair’s  programs are taken. Just like the Voice and Korean Dance Hall competition, where all of the students are encouraged to join and perform and develop their talents as well as their competitiveness which they can be used to develop their character better and as an individual.

“Students walking in New Era University”

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The quality of education on the other hand, is something you would want to take if given the chance. The teachers of this school doesn’t let their students to be left behind and encourages them to be better at their studies. The young kids of the school are polite and obedient because of the help of their teachers guiding them everyday.

As you can see, these good qualities of our beloved school are enough to nurture and ensure the future of its aspiring youths. Become a part of this greatness today! Consider enrolling in our beloved school and enjoy the company of the other aspiring students!

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Ultimate Summer Vacation

(Unforgettable Travel)

    “We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us.” One should go out of town once in a while, to experience what the world has to offer and realize how beautiful it really is.

    Knowing how stressful everyday work is, everyone wants to have a break at some point. We all need that rest to ease our minds and gather up our strengths again. A short leave from your work would be enough. Just pack up the things you need and set up an outing with your family, and enjoy each other’s company for a while.

“Taken at Boracay while strolling around”

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other, for example, took a short break from work and set up a vacation on Boracay in the past. We took our sweet time to spend the summer with each other’s backs. We tried new things, and it sure all made the difference. We tried parasailing, watched fire dancing at night, enjoyed the food around there, swam in the famous white-sand beach, and many other things. I saw how happy mom was. She was always busy working for us but just that short vacation could ease you and lift your spirits up. It is always a nice thing to spend your vacation with your family even in just a short period of time.

   “Taken during dinner of family at a restaurant in Boracay”

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Dont even give yourself a chance to enjoy life. Start living your life to the fullest by taking a break from work. Enjoy quality time with your family.  

“Taken during swimming in the beach at Boracay”

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A Humble Prayer

(Letter to God)

Do you know what made the difference? Do you know why this happened and that didn’t? Verily, It is because we prayed to Allah(SWT). It is because we trust in Him.

“Qur’an and Tasbih”

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    There are times when, we experience difficulties, we begin to question Him without even thinking, asking ‘why did this happen,’ or ‘why me.’ Well, we should all start thinking first about what Allah(SWT) has given us, and what we have because of Him. Without His help, and without His mercy, we wouldn’t be in where we are right now. We should all realize that, the difficulty we are facing right now, is just a part of a test, a test which determines if we really deserve His blessings and mercy. We should not forget that all we have right now belongs to Him, and we will eventually turn back to Him. So, let us not think of the problem we are facing right now as burden, but something that will only make us and our faith stronger. Allah(SWT) surely loves us that is why we should continue to put our faith in Him.

“Qur’an with light shined upon”

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    What I want to say is, may you keep us, everyone blessed and guided in the right way, so we may not be lost in the darkness until the end of our time.

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People of Today’s Generation

(Millennials)

  What do you think about the youth today? About the ‘millennials’ and how they think? Have you ever wondered about the difference of their mindset from the past generations? Well, let us both learn what made the difference.

    The youth today already sees the world in a different perspective. We can say that the modernization of the world played a big part in their growth as a teenager. People today have become more liberated and open-minded. The youth today are pressured to cope up with the changes around them or else they become left behind. Technology also plays a big part among the youth. Great amounts of information can be accessed easily by using the internet and that makes an impact on how they grow as a person, affecting their perspective around the world.

“Friends having a conversation with each other”

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    The youth or the millennials are expected to be more capable in this fast-changing world. They are expected to be fast-learners and to compete with one another to develop as a person.

    Of course, it wouldn’t be complete without the bad or negative side of the millennials. The elders or the older generation sees the youth today as ill-mannered, love luxury, and is contempt for authority. They see millenials as children who are not raised properly and got spoiled as a child. 

“Taken at Enchanted Kingdom with friends”

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    Despite all that, the youth today, or as we call it ‘millennials,’ are still the hope of our future as a nation. The adults only carry the responsibility to guide and help the millennials in any way they can.

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My Academy’s Hero

(My Teacher, My Hero)

 Have you ever had someone who really cared for your well-being? Whom you could call as your buddy and someone you could reach out to? I don’t know about you, but for me, I have that one person whom I can laugh things with.

    Our junior high school English teacher really was one of a kind and someone who really deserves respect from everyone. He is really a hard-working, and passionate teacher. He doesn’t rely on what the textbook gives, but offers much of what the subject has to offer. He also focuses on each one of us, that is why we all improved in his subject. 

“Professor teaching in his class”

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    Aside from teaching academics, he also taught us values that we could bring with us up until now. He also helped each one of us whenever we needed help. We could approach him and share our matters with him. He was someone who upholds values and that maybe is the reason why we could comfortably talk private matter with him.  

    Academics and private matters aside, he never forgot to crack a joke in the class whenever when we were discussing or not. His jokes were like something that you would not be able to get easily but once you get it, you would laugh yourself out. He kept the class positive and happy, but he never forgot to keep the discipline inside the room. 

“a hero doodle behind the back of professor”

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    Sir john Balangatan, you truly are someone who deserves a lot of recognition and respect. You are someone I could call my hero.

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My Home Sweet Home

(Community)

    “The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.” One community may be in the verge of being brought into dismay, but that doesn’t mean that the actions of its people cannot make an impact and save their own community.

    The Muslim Compound started out in peace, letting its people live a good life and start their own family. Many more people came and made the Compound as their permanent place. You could find a store around every corner and many people started their own business and made their financial status stable. Of course, conflict between men cannot be avoided, and that is a part of the life around the neighborhood. Life is good around here but as we all know, things always change.

“Gate of Salam Compound in broad daylight”

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    The influence of illegal activities around Metro Manila managed to infiltrate inside the Muslim Compound. It may be the cause of some organization or some big name underground. The Compound then was slowly drawn into disorder. At the Aquino Administration, peace could not be found inside the Compound. The support of the government seemed to be not effective in the community. People could come in and outside, bringing or doing whatever their intention is. At times, the police or the SWAT (Special Weapons and Tactics) Team would commence a raid inside the Compound and they would be able to arrest many criminals around. It was good for everyone, but their effort and the effect was not much. After some time, another illegal users or the ones who managed to escape would be able to come back inside the community. This time was a dark chapter of the Muslim Compound.  

     Many more events and things happened, and so did the rise of a new administration who focused on exterminating and cleansing the country from illegal activities. The Duterte Administration took the initiative to engage all of the law enforcers to take action against illegal users. That is the time when the authority inside the Compound finally found a strong ally to cleanse the community from illegal activities. The government supported the communities in the action against illegal users.

“Event inside the court in Salam Compound”

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    After a continued and non-stop action and monitoring, the Muslim Compound finally found peace. The illegal users were caught, and their hideout was no longer theirs. The authority inside the community implemented an I.D. system, for the security of the community itself and for the benefit of everyone. The Muslim Compound may have experienced its downfall, but the sincere intentions of the people to help their own community made a big impact to the rise and comeback of their place they call home.