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Passion into Action

Helping your neighbour will not only adds to your self-worth but it will also give honor to God. All the good things we have done will glorify God. Charles Dickens quoted, “No one is useless in this world that lightens the burdens of another.” For us to truly make good actions we should do it with passion. This means do it with full devotion and dedication to help. Filipinos are known for having some of the best traits around the world. Although we have been colonized by several countries, core values from our ancestors remains intact and are still applied up to this time. Filipinos are undeniably known for being very helpful. Being helpful focuses on individual’s willing to give service to other people who are in need. Filipinos are helpful because most of them ignore particular hindrances such as status and religion in life and they use their own passion to help others. Together with that, some successful Filipinos with their dedication to help others are behind most good deeds here in the Philippines. They inspire and encourage everyone to start to help people today.

First, the Filipinos do not use their lack of resources in terms of their real status in life. This can be proved by one of the icons in the Philippines, 2009 CNN Hero of the Year, Efren Penaflorida. Armed with the desire to help the community and with the help of a small team, they taught and brought learning materials to street kids using push carts. They called it Kariton Klasrum. A typical problem of those Filipinos who are trying help is that they are questioned by the different perspectives of the community for their dedication to help. But in spite of these challenges that cross their path, it did not stop them from helping the street children to be educated. Their desire to help others drives them to continue their work in the community.

Second, the Filipinos do not use the differences in religion as an excuse in helping one another. One of the incidents that happened in the Philippines that showed the true demeanor of the Filipinos towards one another was the devastation in Visayas region brought by the typhoon Yolanda. The local churches served as the primary refuge of those victims. Cardinal Tagle and members of the church made a great movement in helping those people rather than the government that the Filipinos have been expecting. Based on my experience through conversing with people who had prior knowledge about the situation, they said priests were functional in repacking goods 24/7, offering help to other people and reached those people who have not received any help. Truly, in times of difficulties there’s always a silver lining.

Lastly, no one can stop a Filipino’s heart from helping other people. Actually, helping other people with passion makes it more sincere and everything will seem to be easy no matter what challenges one may face. I, Patricia Blanco, I never planned to enter the Student Council once I entered St. Scholastica’s College Manila but I never knew fate holds me then. I am now the first year batch representative, and I ran for this position not simply because it would decorate my resume for future reference, or any superficial reason. It felt more like a calling – a calling to serve. It was not due to mere personal interest but for my passion to serve my co students. No matter how demanding or laborious the officers’ tasks may be I know I have my family, friends, co-officers and God with me. It has been four months since I was elected as a batch representative, and I have already engaged myself in helping the student body through the Organization Week, Noise Barrage, Night of Music, Under the Stars and the recent Tree Planting.

Each one of us here in the Philippines can make their own actions to be a conduit of blessings and encourage others. It’s never too late to start to help others and have a life - changing encounter with someone. All of the good that you have done to anyone will return a hundred fold in God’s time. Lucille Ball quoted “I’d rather regret the things that I have done than regret the things I haven’t done.” There’s no excuse for us not to help now, if you know to yourself you will do good then there is nothing to be ashamed of. God blesses those who sacrifice their time for their loved ones just to help other people whom you did not know. Be a Good Samaritan today, and in turn, you will also bring honor to God.

By: Patricia Blanco

#Blanco

Youth Back Then Are Better

“ Ang kabataan ang pag-asa ng ating bayan”, Dr. Jose P. Rizal said. But what if there are a lot of differences between the youth of the past and today’s youth? Youth from the past are better than the youth today. They are more intelligent and skillful compared to the youth today. Will we still believe that the youth are the key for a better future?

My first point is that Filipino youth from the past are more efficient that the youth today. They maximize their learning aids by using books, dictionaries, encyclopedias to know the meaning of different words. Unlike today, youth uses internet to do their homework. They are living in the ‘copy-paste’ world which is not applicable because it’s not their own work and not that reliable.

Second, youth back then are more focused and serious about their studies. They allotted more time in studying and doing their homework because they believe that it is the key for a better future. They took their studies seriously by not going wasting time in other things that has nothing to do with their school, compared to the youth today, who are distracted with different video games, social media and other things. They love to go clubbing and wasting their free time instead of studying their lesson.

Lastly, youth from the past are more skillful than today’s youth. They used abacus or they manually computed mathematical problems. In terms of doing their projects, they managed to put things up and be resourceful in every way they can be. While today, they use scientific calculators in answering their math problems even if it’s just a simple problem that can manually compute, And due to the improvement of technology and other resources, youth limits their thinking abilities because they know that they will find answers in the internet,

Truly, youth back then are more intelligent and skillful than the youth today because they took their studies seriously and they believe that education is the only precious thing we can have until the end of our lives, no one can get it from us. Youth today should know the value of education, how can this help not only ourselves but also for the betterment of our country.

By: Andrea Erni

#Erni

Delay

Negative traits can be disappointing and one of those traits is the Mañana Habit. Filipinos inherited Mañana Habit from the Spaniards. Thinking of the inherited traits to be useful especially that it came from a richer country, this only led the people especially the Filipinos to procrastinate, to cram, and to be lazy. A famous saying, “Expectations leads to disappointments” testifies the situation that Mañana Habit is not good to Filipinos.

If you have the chance to avoid being influenced by this trait, do it as much as you can, for it will only give different effects in your life. First is Procrastination. Procrastination is not a blessing, it is a distress. Why? Because it will only give you worries every time you sleep at night. Instead of having a beauty rest, you had a glimpse on your “to do list” and you ended up having loads of requirements to pass the next day.

In the process, the Second reason takes place. When you cram it causes you to pass a non-quality work paper. Perhaps if you have done it ahead of time, maybe it is much presentable than what you have to pass now. To pass a non-quality work also causes you to have low grades; there I must say that Cramming is a burden.

The Third reason is the worse, when you become lazy. Laziness delays your progression because it forces you to do nothing. You only lay on your bed or sit and watch the shows on your television. Forgetting to study for your quiz the next day, will bring you to a worse situation; which is failing your exams or even the particular subject.

In Conclusion, A negative trait can be a domino to include many other negative traits. One can be an effect to cause another to occur. Thinking of a negative trait that causes the people to procrastinate, to cram and be lazy makes you think of the trait mentioned. Thus, Mañana Habit is not good to Filipinos.

By: Maria Claudette Grafil

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God Above All Things

Filipinos are known for being religious. It involves being able to put God first in everything that we do. Being religious is one of the best Filipino traits. Several examples on how religious Filipinos are will prove to you that whatever happens, God is there with us.

An example is even though we don’t need anything we always talk to God, when we are thanking him for all the blessings that he gave. Some people talk to God anytime they want. When we Filipinos have big or small problems we to talk to Him. Even if we Filipinos have heartbreaks we still talk to him. Some may not eat three times a day but are still thankful to God. Filipinos experience many problems but instead they trust and pray.

Lastly, even if we Filipinos have big or small problems Filipinos manage to thank Him for all the blessings that He gave us Filipinos rather than complaining on why we have problems like that. The Philippines is hit by many storms but we manage to smile and laugh even if it is flooded. We thank Him even though we lost games at a specific event. Some are thankful for the small things that they have instead of complaining.

Truly, being religious is one of the things that we should be proud of. The given example on how religious Filipinos are will surely prove why being religious is one of the best traits that a Filipino has. This also proves that whatever happens to us we should not worry because God is with us. That is how religious Filipinos are.

By: Bianca Louise Bamba

#Bamba

Going for Gold

Filipinos are claimed to be high-dreamers. If there’s one thing I like about being a Filipino, it is that we are known for fantasizing about something and working hard to attain it. You may ask yourself, how do they do it? Well, it is knowing what you want to achieve. Filipinos indulge in reverie and will do anything to pursue it and to live in a world they tend to be in. Just consider the successful Filipinos all over the Philippines. Most of them came from a poor family. They did everything and never gave up. That is being goal-oriented. Goal- orientedness is one of the Filipino traits that shows how Filipinos work hard to achieve their goals.

One way to know how they’ll be able to reach their goals is when they know from the very start what they want to become or what they want to attain. Ever since they were young they already know what they want. They can see their parents and idols doing well in what they do, and they aim to be like them. It’s part of the Filipino culture where parents tell their children what they should and shouldn’t do. They now have an idea and make them want to strive more.

Next, they seek inspiration and boost in reaching that goal. When they want something, they go and get it because they are inspired and they have a positive view on everything. Filipinos are more likely to encounter problems such as financial problems, and they make their families their inspiration and motivation.

Lastly, discipline, hard work and determination are a must. I have heard someone say, “Align your dreams with your talents. If you think you don’t have a talent, that’s when hard work comes”. Nothing comes easy. Thus, Filipinos are patient, and they never give up. They put their focus and attention into it. That’s why a lot of average and well-known Filipinos are successful.

Therefore, it is something that we should continue to embody. Reaching goals is not as easy as it seems. Despite the bumpy roads we have to pass through and no matter how many times we fail, we must keep moving and if you’re at the peak of giving up, always remember why you started it in the first place. Hence, goal-orientedness is one of the Filipino traits that exemplifies how hard-working Filipinos are to achieve their goals.

By: Alex Baquiran

#Baquiran

Mobile Phone of the Youth Now and Then

Times goes by and many things are changing, as what others say that “The only permanent in this world is change.” Mobile phones are one of the things that almost all the people have. The youth is one of the most common users of mobile phone then and until now. Years go by and I think many things had change in mobile phones and how it is used. The mobile phones of the youth then are very different from the mobile phone of the youth now in terms of the camera and its usage, accessibility, and its special features.

First, one of the most used of the youth now in mobile phone is the camera. As the times goes by cameras and their usage changed. Only some of the mobile phones of the youth then had cameras but almost all mobile phones of the youth now have. Unlike the youth then, the youth now are buying phones with cameras so that they can take photos and because almost all the phones have cameras. The youth then used cameras in important matters only, while the youth now use it in not so important things. The youth then are only capturing photos if there is something beautiful or amazing, and sometimes taking photos with their families so that they have family picture in their phones while the youth now take selfies in about 10 times a day and sometimes take a photo of what is in the board in the school because it is easier that writing it down. The mobile phone cameras of the youth the then has low pixels, unlike the cameras of the mobile phone of the youth now have high pixels. The photos of the youth then are blurred because of their cameras have low pixels ranges 1.5MP, while the photos of the youth now are in HD because of their phone camera’s high pixels raging 8 to 13MP.

Second, is the accessibility of mobile phones, on how did they control or accessing their mobile phones. The youth then used keypads while the youth now use to touch only the screen. The youth then were just pressing the keypads button to do something on their phones but the youth now just touch the screen and sometimes they just wipe their hand and they were able to slide the picture because of the phone sensor. The youth then can only generate or run their password using keypads while the youth now generates their password by speaking and by the use of their finger prints. The youth then only used words and numbers but the youth now use their voice and finger prints. It is amazing that their phone will only open if they are the ones to speak and if they only use their finger print that is not similar to anybody. The youth then are not able to capture on what is in the screen of their phones but the youth now can screen capture by simply shaking the phone. If the youth then receive a very important message they can only write it in the paper to have a copy of it but the youth now can screen capture to have another copy of the important message.

And lastly, the special features of the mobile phones of the youth then and the youth now. When they don’t have load or music on their phone, the youth then are entertained though the phones games. And because times goes by special features of mobile phones are updated. In mobile phone of the youth then they only have snake as their game, while the mobile phone of the youth now is different because the phones now have many games and applications. The youth then were only entertained by playing snake that is only controlled by left, right, down and up buttons but now the youth are entertained in many games that are hard to play and can be played /controlled by flipping the phone or by the many buttons on the screen. The youth then can only use one sim card per phone but the youth now can use two sim cards per phone at the same time. The youth then only use one sim card because that was the number of sim card that their phone can acquire and if they want to use two sim cards or if they want to have two mobile numbers then they should buy another phone while the youth now can use or have two mobile numbers with different network in one phone at the same time. The youth then are not able to use or access wifi or internet in their mobile phone but now almost all mobile phones can use wifi or internet. The youth then may not know what wifi is while the youth now are enjoying wifi or internet every time by the use of computer and of course by the use of mobile phones.

These prove that things are changing and made better and greater, so we should always appreciate the things now. Everything is made easy to use, like the mobile phones that the youth now are using. So now it was evidently proven that the mobile phone of the youth now is very different and upgraded from the mobile phones of the youth then. However, let’s not forget how it is in the past because it is where our present came and where our future will come.

By: Maria Zarah Elaine M. Alilio

#Alilio

Discipline over Generations

The youth then has a great difference from the youth today. Youth then and now differ so much in behavior. Youth back then is so proper compared to the youth today who do not care if they are acting inappropriately. Youths today are less sensitive. Unlike youths then, they are very sensitive when it comes to other person’s feelings. Indeed, the ways of disciplining youth change from generation to generation.

Parents then are stricter than the parents now. Parents back then, do not let their children go anywhere without them or any guardian. They secure their children because they don’t want them to have bad friends. Not like the youth now, their parents make them choose their friends. The youth today are very close to their parents. They tell everything to them while for the youth back then, approaching their parents is very difficult for them. Back then, when children do something wrong they will be punished. Today, when youth do something wrong, their parents will just talk to them.

Today, youths are less respectful than the youth then, youth then never answer back to the elders unlike the youth today they always answer back to elders. They even shout at them and they are not polite anymore. Youth today say vulgar words to the elders. Like when they get reprimanded, they will get mad and say vulgar words.

In this generation, youths are spoiled. They make their parents buy the things they want for nothing while the youth back then save money to buy whatever they want. Their parents will just buy them something if they did well. Youths today are very dependent to their parents. They ask them to do their school requirements while youth then shed sweat for their grades.

Therefore, discipline depends on how people grew up and how well they were taught to become good and better persons. Parents should stop spoiling their children to gain respect and so that their children would not be dependent on them. But still, generation to generation, ways of disciplining youth change. That is why we have different behaviors.

By: Jana Jorelle D. Relente

#Relente

A God Fearing Country

Filipinos are known to be very religious and pious. Almost all of them are Christians. It is an important mark of a Filipino to be God-fearing. The Spaniards colonized our country for over 300 years. They started to spread and reach the Christianity here; that is why Filipinos are very religious, spiritual and God-fearing. The value of Christ Centeredness is putting God above all things.

We can confidently say that we are a God-fearing and a Christ-centered country because, we, Filipinos, never forget to communicate and be in touch with God. We always pray all the time. Every single time. We always ask God for all the things we need. We always adore and praise him. Lastly, it is very important to us to pray the Holy Rosary.

Another reason is Filipinos always have a celebration and festivity for God, the Father. We always attend the Holy Mass to give thanks and praise God. We always make the Sabbath day holy. Also, we have a lot of feasts for all the Angels, Saints and other significant events. Lastly, we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ meaningful and joyful through “Simbang Gabi.”

The very last reason why we are a God-fearing country is because Filipinos always trust God no matter what because He is our one and only God, the Father. There are no other Gods beside him. We have a strong faith to God. We always believe that He’s right beside us. Last but not least, He is the only one to trust and ask for help when you feel you have none. These reasons depict the spirit of Christ-Centeredness and being God-fearing.

Definitely, it is the best attribute and trait a Filipino should treasure and should be proud of. The spirit of being Christ-Centered should be flowing from our personality. For us Filipinos, Christ-Centeredness is putting God above all things and keeping the faith strong.

By: Nicole Annmae D. Palmos

#Palmos

The Difference of Education Now and Then

The time goes by. Many things have changed such as our Education. As we all know, there is a big difference between Youth now and then in terms of Education.

First is the difference of Writing Instruments Now and Then. The youth then used typewriters for their school notes and projects, but now they use computers for their school works. The youth then used feather when they write notes but now they use ballpen for writing notes.

Second is the difference of Subjects Now and Then. The subjects then are difficult, but now the subjects are more difficult and requires hardwork for you to be able to pass the subject. The subject then are only few and most of them are about the Philippine History, but now there are a lot of subject like Accounting, Fundamentals of Psychology, and Communication Arts.

Third is the difference of Courses Now and Then. The courses then offered in schools is few but now there are many courses that you can choose. The courses then offered in schools is only Law, Nursing and Education, but now there are many courses that you can choose like Psychology, Mass Communication, and Information Technology,

Therefore, things change because of new inventions and modern technlogy. Modern technology make our lives more convenient. Education changes from time to time, like the Writing Instruments, Subjects, and Courses offered in schools.

By: Ma. Luisa T. Matic

#Matic

Obedience is to be Observed

Though Filipinos have a lot of good traits, there’s this one bad trait that makes me dislike my own kind – disobedience. Therefore, we should do our best to avoid practicing this horrid trait. Why? Because it just shows how ignorant and careless we seem to be, and of course, who would want to be mistaken for that? Disobedience, being one of the Filipino traits that lots of people do not like, involves failure to obey rules. Filipinos definitely should not practice this.

First of all, we defy authorities like traffic enforcers, security guards, teachers, and others just to do the things we please to do. We do things we want to do as long as it pleases us without even knowing the laws and rules, like for instance, we would color our hair even when we’re not supposed to. Sometimes, people also defy the rules and laws just to irritate an officer or somebody of authority. Some people do this sometimes especially when they are either mad at the government or a certain officer who probably caught them doing something illegal, or maybe they just really want to go their way disregarding all of our country’s rules and laws.

Second, Filipinos fail to obey the laws of our government, and maybe even the laws of our school. Even just here in school, students are already disobeying the rules and regulations. Some students make their skirt shorter than the correct and supposed length. Some people also smoke in places they’re not supposed to smoke in. Another reason is due to poverty. People go against the laws of our country just to survive or to support their families. Knowing how hard it is living in the Philippines, especially if you’re poor, they would do anything just to live.

Lastly, Filipinos neglect their responsibility to take care of our environment due to disobedience and carelessness. For the sake of our comfort, some of us would throw our trash anywhere, not turn off electrical appliances when it’s not in use, or even spit anywhere. Also, due to laziness and disobedience, people who cut trees do not replant the cut ones.

Filipinos should stop this practice so that we can become better citizens of our country. Nobody likes disobedience. Because we fail to obey rules, lots of people start to dislike us.

By: Fidela Jean F. Patiño

#Patino

My Greatest Treasure

Close-Family ties is a filipino trait that enhances bindedness to one another and love and commitment towards your family. Your family will ensure your happiness and let you feel special and treat you like an exceptional treasure. The relationship is never broken even they use a hammer to smash it in many times. My family is priceless in my heart, and they will always be my first priority. A filipino family values each member of the family and portrays the best role; Great companions. Here are some evidence of the attitude close-family ties.

First, each member of the family lives their dreams and aspirations centered to their family. Individuals have a dream in their life because if not they say your life has no direction. So, how can you live up those dreams and aspiration for your family? I have some examples how close-family ties will strengthen by this goal: First, every parents want their sons and daughters to finish their study and graduate with flying colors. So, by having a quality time in studying with the help of one another you can have a bonding time which is the main ingredient of close-family ties. Second, aiming high as a family will enhance your capabilities as a person and in a relationship. Planning together will be the best tool in knowing each other dreams so that you can lend your hands in order to fulfill it. And lastly,by boosting the sense of confidence of each member of the will have the guarantee that this will come true. Aspiring for the best for your family is not a waste of time yet a fulfillment because you earn happiness, happinessthat can’t be bought by money.

Second, the hardships of your parents for you is a sign to take it in the future as utang na loob. Based on the famous quotation of our very own Dr. Jose Rizal said that “ Ang hindi marunong lumingon sa pinanggalingan ay hindi makakarating sa paroroonan.” It always strikes my heart and gives an initiative to share what I have with my family. Here are some actions to show utang na loob: First, by simply studying hard and do your very best in studying. If your family see that you exert your best they will have a peaceful mind that you can have a better future. Second, even you are in the right age of making a decisions you must always seek for consultation to your family because they might experienced that situation and give you a piece of advice to have an intelligent decision. And lastly, by giving them some of your salaries and gifts in special ocassions. These will remind them and take it an evidence that they are important to you. Our family will always be there so utang na loob as well.

Third, close-family ties needed a God-fearing trait. God is our strength to fight in reality and guidance if problems will come. I have some examples how God-fearing trait goes: First,praying all night to ask guidance and forgiveness because I believe in a saying “Family that prays together stay together.” Because prayer will be are arms in competing the reality. Second, attending Sunday masses to thank for the blessings in the week. This is one way of showing sacrifice, love and glorify our Almighty. And lastly, putting God in the center of our relationship in midst of sadness and happiness. God knows everything so believing in Him means you put everything in His hands and assuarance in helping us no matter what will happen.

Our family is the only person who will not leave you to the rest of your life. Because life is unpredictable, people will leave you behind but I am confident that your family will stay forever. You will fly and soar like an eagle aiming for an everlasting relationship. These evidences are checklist if we still living in this trait. I am hoping that this trait which is consider as our pride will be pass on the next generations and never ever fade as a symbol for filipino family.

By: Mary Louise Macadangdang

#Macadangdang

All for One, One for All

Filipinos are one of the most caring people you’ll ever meet. They have this unexpected care for helping other people’s needs, like the Bayanihan spirit. It is when a community cooperates to fulfill the needs of another. It is very popular here in the Philippines.

Like for example, the rescuers who saves the people who are stranded from a storm, firemen who rescue the people who are stuck in a fire accident. Both are dangerous jobs and they risk their lives to get those victims in safety. These men are brave and dedicated to their jobs in helping others.

Even strangers across the streets come together and help victims from a car accident. And for people, who are very fortunate to be safe from a storm or flood, donates food and other needs to the victims. Sometimes there are volunteers for packing and going to evacuation centers to give more assistance. And not only for calamities, there are also campaigns or projects where in these various people unite to help in keeping the environment clean, doing feeding programs and having a strike for making a change.

And of course with our family and friends, who are very close to us, can also do a Bayanihan act. They contribute little amounts of money and give it to their family member or friend who is having a hard time financially. They always come together and plan something to cheer up a friend in sorrow. They are always ready and willing to help their family member or friend even if it’s a big or small problem.

Certainly, this is something we can be truly proud of. Bayanihan is a help we give to a “friend” and not exactly asking for something in return but being personally satisfied of the accomplishment made by you and your fellowmen. Sometimes you don’t even know that you have it in you, the urge of willingness to help others with others. It doesn’t have to be helping only your friend but also for a stranger. Filipinos are very helpful in every way. Truly, we are full of the Bayanihan spirit.

By: Polina R. Acosta

#Acosta

Pride and Honor

Filipinos are generally known for their flexibility. This trait is one of the most honorable traits of Filipinos. Flexibility is a trait of a Filipino which involves the ability to adjust and adapt to any situations.

First, Filipinos are good in communicating using different languages. Filipinos were able to adapt some words from different countries such as Spain and China. For example, siomai, siopao, and pancit are all words which we adopted from the Chinese. We give importance to English as a part of every schools’ curriculum. Every school in the Philippines has English as a subject which helps the students to develop their skills. We are able to speak English fluently. Most of the foreign countries want Filipinos to work for them because we can communicate through the English language.

Second, Filipinos are able to adjust with the work assigned to them. This trait is very visible to Filipinos working abroad. The OFWs exhibit this trait very well. They could easily perform the tasks assigned to them no matter how hard it may be. Filipinos do their work very well. We do not give-up easily in doing the work assigned to us. We make sure that each of the tasks we do is complete and has high quality.

Third, Filipinos can easily adapt with the fads and carry it with pride. Despite the modernity of our generation, Filipinos never fail to catch up with the latest fads. We are known to be updated with the latest trends, and we make sure that we take part as trendsetters. We Filipinos give our personal touch to the trends set by other countries. As we set the trend, we give life to it by putting a touch of our personality.

Despite being a third world country, Filipinos exhibit outstanding flexibility that is known all over the world. Flexibility is indeed a trait that will best describe us Filipinos.

By: Grace Restar

#Restar

The Difference between the Youth Then and Now

As we all know, there is a big gap between the students then and now. The youth then studied hard and gave more time for their loved ones as compared to the youth now who study but give more time for themselves.

The youth then exert more effort to their studies unlike the youth now they have so many shortcuts. First, in terms of the source of their assignments, the youth then spent their time in the library to look for books for their assignment while the youth now just copy and paste their assignment from the internet. Second, in terms of where they put their reviewers or write, the youth then wrote their reviewers on papers while the youth now put their reviewers on their tablets or printed for less effort. Third the youth then spent their free time on their family and friends and play guitar while the youth now spend their free time with themselves playing video games and on social media.

The youth then after school almost everyone goes home, while the youth now goes somewhere else. First, the youth then has their curfew especially in the time of our former President Marcos, that if you are caught wandering in the middle of the night there will be a punishment for you or to people who will be caught. Such crimes at night is so rare on that time while for the youth now the curfew of a student or a child will all depends on their parents and some don’t have parents that will guide them well. That’s why many students and minors are been victims of crimes especially at night. Second, the youth then knows that if they arrived at their house they feel that there no other place than home while youth now feels that there is something is missing something, so they go out and go home late at night and because of their problem as well so they do that, but still there all are youth now that loves to stay at home and to be with their family.

The music between the generation of the youth then and now is really different. First, the youth then listen to songs that is all about love, peace and unity that really inspires them while the youth now listen to songs that is also about love, peace and unity but the problem is, almost all the youth now don’t appreciate the songs because of the issues and rumors about the artists of our generation. Second, the youth then have artists that don’t use Auto – tune while the youth now have artist that uses Auto –tune to correct their pitch.

I conclude, that it’s nice to live in the generation of youth then because they live a simple and yet a happy life but I’m also happy and contented to live in our generation because this is the time were my family and friends exist. Hence, that change is the only thing that is permanent in this world, selfishness maybe one of the problems of our generation but if we help each other we can change our generation for the better future.

By: Estephanie Daga

#Daga

A Bond like No Other

Unlike other nationalities, Filipinos are known to have strong bonds with their families. It is a bond that is so strong it is said to be unbreakable. That Filipino trait is known as having close family ties. Having close family ties is a well known trait that exemplifies how deep their love and bond with one another is. Here are a couple of examples on how Filipinos show their close bond with one another.

Have you ever wondered why newlyweds tend to live with either the bride’s or groom’s parents? Well, there are a lot of reasons to why that is so. But I will only name two. The first reason is that the parents of either the bride or groom insist that they live with them .In some cases the two families would fight with one another because they want the couple to live with them. The other reason is that either the bride or groom does not want to be separated from their parents. This is because being separated from their family is something that is very hard for most Filipinos to do.

The second example that shows having close family ties is when siblings stick up for one another. This small act of love and affection goes a long way in keeping the bond strong .It is often seen when one of the siblings encounters people who pull them down. It is also true when one of the siblings face financial problems. Usually, in Filipino customs, the eldest sibling will be the one who helps the other siblings but nowadays it goes either way.

Another example of the Filipino trait of having close family ties is the abundance of family reunions. It is an event that all or most of the family members are looking forward to. It happens when a member of the family celebrates his or her birthday, but it doesn’t end there. Events such as Christmas, weddings, baptismal and more are also events that Filipino families look up to.

Lastly, the most important act on showing close family ties is doing family activities that will strengthen their bond with one another. One activity that Filipinos do consistently is going to church together .It doesn’t only strengthens the families bond with one another but it also strengthens their bond with God. Another activity that strengthens the bond of Filipino families is eating together. During this time the family talks to each other to see how each family member is doing. Spending time with one another is something that Filipino families enjoy doing and at the same time strengthen their relationship with one another.

With all that is said, I can say having good family ties is certainly a trait that should be passed on to future generations, for it exemplifies how deep their love and bond with one another is.

By: Christine Balucas

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Technology Transformation

"There is no permanent thing in this world", they say. As time goes by, the youth has an enormous transformation. Technology is one of those transformations. Examples of that technology before are phones, beeper, walkman and more but now, they are replaced by iPod, iPad, iPhone and so much more. First example of that transformation is the power duration or phones. Way back then, phone's power duration lasts for two to three days, but now they only last for twenty-four hours sometimes less. So when it comes to power duration, before was better than today. Although today, people invented portable chargers which are called power bank. Still, it would be nice if phones will still lasts for days. Second is the appearance. Before, phones had keypads and antennas, but now phones are touchscreen. It reallg changed big time when it comes to appearance. Phones way back then are really big in size and really thick, but the screens are too small. But now some are still big, but they don't have keypads and antennas anymore. And I think that phones way back then are not really handy and can't be put inside our pockets. And last but not the least are the specifications. Before, the phones has separate battery but now they have built-in battery and even have memory card. Before, if your phone can't be opened or turned on, you will just change the battery. But now you still have to go to a technician or where you bought your phone for them to check on it then pay really expensive . I think that way back then phone is just for communication but now, it is also used for entertainment because you can download applications, movies, songs, games and so much more when you're connected to a WiFi. Truly, the youth then and now has changed hugely. And technology is a big part of that change. To be specific, phones have changed hugely in power duration, appearance, specifications and so much more.

By: Christine Joy Barcelon

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A Family that Prays Together Stays Together

Most Filipinos are generally known for their Religiousness. The best quality that foreigners admire most in Filipinos is Christ-centeredness, it involves deep love for Jesus Christ. As a God fearing country, we always put God in our hearts by active participation during Holy Week, church events and personal intentions

First, Filipinos always participate during Holy Week. When the Holy Week comes, there was a Visita Iglesia. It is going to different churches to pray or sometimes just to praise and confess. Each Barangay has “Pabasa”. Pabasa is reading and singing the Passion of Christ. It is three days of continuously and praying . in our place there is a “Penitensya”. It is so creepy, some elderly say that if the blod stained to you, you were a sinner and you have a big sin.

Second, There are a lot of church events that make our families unite. When there are weddings or marriage the family is complete because for us, wedding or Marriage is very important and it only happen once. When there is a newborn baby, all are happy specially when it is Chrustening because it like welcoming him/her in the Christian community. When someone dies. We are all gathered in honor of his/her memory, remembering his/her good deeds and also it means showing respect to our love one who had pass away

Lastly, We pray for our own intentions. Attending Novena Masses is also a tradition for some of us because we are very devoted by our faith. Praying the rosary together is a value that remains in us. When there is Feast of Patron Saint, it is a culture to us to celebrate like in San Juan City. They throw water everywhere, and it is so enjoyable

Truly, it is something we should be proud of and must observe. Love for Jesus is very common to us, yet the best that is admired by most of the foreigners.

By: Novelle S. Macaspag

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