Poverty

Undeniably, Philippines suffers from poverty. TRUTH HURTS! The "limos" scenario illustrates that in our country among the key factors contributing to poverty children listed those which can be seen as consequences of an individual choice or experience (excessive alcohol consumption, drug abuse, laziness, inability to cope with life problems, low level of education). Poverty and extreme poverty is everywhere. Extreme poverty means that households cannot meet basic needs for survival.They are chronically hungry, unable to get health care, lack safe drinking water and sanitation, cannot afford education for their children and perhaps lack rudimentary shelter- a roof to keep rain out of the hut.To address this problem the government should embark on a robust and sustained, pro poor growth that aims at sustaining basic services to the poor. This is a fiscally- conscious matter that our government officials should find ways to alleviate poverty in our country.The sharpest reduction in poverty will come about when not the government spend most but when the economy grows the most.

Philippines is poor despite all the natural resources because people are unable to have good basic education, people are not able to impart relevant skills that matter most nowadays, and as a result we are unable to get productive work out of them. But if with productive capability, access, and reputation, the poor can become like the non-poor; that are able to exercise their freedom in choosing a better life.The lives of the poor are precarious, dangerous, and disadvantaged. However, they could survive if only they will strive more to overcome difficulties in life and if they have the courage to move forward and be positive.

I hope someday as we reach our goals, we must do something to help other people and to give light or hope to those people who are greatly in need. I hope to see no children seeking money in the streets and no more beggars to encounter. If we want change let us start first within ourselves...not everyone can make the changes required but if have the desire, we can achieve a way out of poverty.

Security in the City

I grew up in Isabela City, BASILAN for sixteen years but my hometown isn't really that dangerous. (over gayot) Whenever I encounter people from different places they usually ask me - How is Basilan? Aren't you scared? "Manada ba bomba?".. Hello! why do people exaggerates things like that? Basilan is a nice place even though there were rebels living there. Yes, there are cases of kidnappings and bombings in our place but my point is that it is still not good to judge our place that harsh and treat it like an allergy. In every place we go, we must always be careful because anything can happen.I love Basilan but somehow I feel unsecured because no one knows what is up to us in future.
Presently, I decided to pursue my studies in Zamboanga. It took weeks before I finally adjust myself in this new world I chose. Talking about my security, worries and uncertainties will always be there. We can't really predict things.. I am new here and I don't know the place that much. Luckily, I was given the chance to stay in the ADZU's Ladies Dormitory. I feel I am secured inside the campus.Sometimes I am scared to go outside of the campus especially when I am alone. I see many addicts and I find it hard to cross the streets.. (had a trauma before) ...
Well, we must be careful wherever we go... I think we can be secured (kinda) if we are always alert and active..

movie..

An entertainment which can give essential moral lessons and insights in our lives at the end of the story. A stress-removal leisure the moment you sit and watch the entire of your vacant time,or perhaps a very corny and boring recreation- that's how I describe what movie is.
Love,Poverty,Personal experiences,Tragedy,War.These are some of the topics that the movie is made up of. Some are based on real life story,and others are just fiction.

For me, watching movie is just okay.Sometimes, I am being carried away by the acting of actors and actresses. Especially when the topic of the story is about Romantic tragedy.. Nothing.!Probably I am an unsophisticated type of person. A brutal-romantic type, yet sweet one. Man's Undying love for the woman, but in the end, the man dies, and the woman was left all alone or vice versa - that's the kind of story I love to watch.. Kinda weird,right? I find it unpleasant to end the story in a happy-ending manner because it it so classical.. I am not dealing much on the lesson but rather on the characters of the story-how they act and behave. And when I liked much the story I am retelling it to my friends who haven't seen the movie..

"Mommy Rowie"

M- y mother is
O- verprotective but lovable
T- he inspiration and the
H- ero of my life. She's my
E- ver caring mommy GOD had given to us.
R- owena is her name.

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I am proud of my mother and I will scream it out loud as many times as I can. When you look at her, you may say that she's fat and may observe that she's just a very simple woman who doesn't care much about her looks. But why am I saying these things? I don't mean to degrade her, ooh it'll never happen! But what I am trying to bombard to all of you is that, No matter how simple/fat she may be it will never become the reason of our misunderstandings, conflicts and the like. What I also want to point out is that I accept her total personality or well- being and I will always be proud of her because I love her endlessly. She loves us so much. Pure Love plus Tender Care equals my mother.

Everytime I feel so down, my mom is always to the rescue. She will right away remove my depressions and make me smile afterwards. I remember the time during my high school days when my classmates and I had conflicts about certain things. I felt so alone and I felt pity of myself. What my mother did, she carried me like she used to carry me when I was a little girl. When she thinks that I am already asleep, she will whisper something " pasensya lang anay anak ha,jalo yalang taki lang man si mama pirmi para kuntigo. man pray lang kun dituyu guardian angel pati kun God.numa ya yura ha kay si ta yura itu asta io ta yura tamen" (T_T) It feels so relieving hearing those words.

I don't have complaints about the way she disciplines us because she knows what is best for us. Having her is a wonderful present God has given to me. She is GREAT and INCOMPARABLE. As a return for all her time, effort and love- I will surely give respect to her ,I will always appreciate those things she gave to me and ofcourse I will always show my love and gratitude to her. I want to make her feel that she has become the best mother to the four of us and that we are very grateful she is our mother. Finally, to make her feel that her sacrifices and efforts didn't become a waste but the greatest accomplishment she has ever made..

This is my mother! =]