Malnutrition Reduction

Have you ever heard of the GO (energy-giving), GROW (body-building) and GLOW (body-regulating) foods? These three food groups are essential in our bodies to get the nutrients that we need. Without these, our bodies will become weak and we won’t be able to do our daily tasks efficiently.
Nowadays, we often hear that malnourishment is one problem with infants aging 6 months up. Because of our country’s crisis, there is a low supply of food which in return, causes sickness or underdevelopment to babies. It manifests that malnutrition will not only affect the health of one individual, but also to the whole country.
What can we do to avoid malnutrition in infants? Complementary feeding is a strategy the government has made which aims to give a variety of foods and liquids to infants starting from their 6 months while giving them breastfeed. Through this, there will be less cases of dwarfism to children 6 to 24 months old.
What are the right ways of feeding them? By continually giving breastfeed and complementary foods to babies, they will grow and develop well and will be free from sickness. Maintain cleanliness in the surroundings and practice giving them the right kinds of food as they grow older. Encourage them to eat when they are losing their appetite. Wash and clean the utensils in preparing the food. And don’t force them to eat. Be patient in feeding them.
As an individual, we can help disseminate the information about the Nutrition Month celebration. We should join and support in the different activities in promoting complementary feeding through production of streamers, media exposure, seminars, medical missions and others. In school, we can participate in special activities like nutrition quiz shows, cooking, essay writing, jingle making and poster making contests.
The value it implies to us is to encourage mothers to give their children breastfeed frequently. They can give their children 1-2 glasses of milk everyday, as well. Let us save these infants and young children from malnutrition. Let us take part and protect them from harm.

(Source: National Nutrition Council)

Into the Future

There is no such thing as a time machine. But, if given the chance to travel through time, I would want to go to the future. I have always imagined how the world would look like during that time. It keeps me excited but at the same time, I feel a bit of fear.


When it comes to predicting the future, I become idealistic. Of course, everyone of us wants to have an ideal life. But I came to know that we can't really have this kind of life. Unless we work hard to achieve our goals, we can't have a life that we're dreaming of. Like me, I've always wanted to be a successful nurse someday. In orde to attain this, I try to focus in my studies so that I will have no regrets for not reaching my goal.


In life, there are always the ones that we call, "blocks in our way." These are the things that we need to surpass and overcome for us to emerge as winners in our daily tasks. These blocks serve as our guide and make us stronger in facing what's ahead of us. And if ever we lose hope, there is always one person above who is ready to help us go through those challenges and that is God.


Each one of us has their own perception about the future. Some have already planned on what they will do while some just want to go with the flow. How will our future look like? Nobody knows. The answer lies within ourselves and on how we will build our future. As they say, "The future is in our hands."

The change is ME

The world is so huge. They say, it is very difficult to live there. And yes, in fact, I am on of its inhabitants. No matter how cruel life is, I will keep holding on because I believe I can do something to build a better world.

Crimes committed here and there are like bullets shooting every person it points at. The forbidden drugs just slowly kill the system of those abusers. Forest fires and illegal logging are degrading our natural resources. Pollution is not only destroying our environment, but also the lives of many people. Technology has also been a medium in human trafficking.

We are the first ones affected by all of these hazards. And we should be aware that we are the ones who caused those, as well. What can we do to change this? Or rather, is there still anything we can do?

The answer is simple, but hard to put into action. As a concern citizen, I therefore can make a difference. I am going to start that change with myself. Just by simply putting the trash in the proper place is already a big help help in saving our environment. By having self- discipline, I can contribute in promoting peace in our country.

Third Quarter is Over!

30, 29, 28, 27...the counting goes on. But, I don't want to think about it yet at this moment. The laughters, tears, failures and triumphs we've shared - they are so precious that I can't bare to forget.

For now, I just want to remember all the things that happened during the third grading period. I was always present in class, unlike the other grading period because of extra-curricular activities I've participated in. As a result, I was able to understand our lessons well and I have encountered less difficulty in studying for our exams since I have all the notes that I need to review.

In our TLE subject, I was anxious to learn how to create a web page because I have really no idea how to do it. I was also amazed to know that there is a program that is really designed in making web pages and it is Microsoft Frontpage. It is nice to be able to discover new things like these.

Fourth grading period has already started. I just wish that I will maintain my good study habits and I know that they will be helpful to me when I will go to college.

Spirit of Christmas

Everytime the month of December comes, it's like the whole place is filled with color. Those flashing lights and delightful decorations make the celebration more meaningful. But, are these enough for our preparation for the coming of Jesus? Sometimes, we forget that 'his coming' is the main reason why we're celebrating Christmas.

In the streets, I see a lot of unfortunate people, most of them are just kids earning money to feed themselves. Questions pop into my mind like "How do they celebrate Christmas?" or "Do they even celebrate it?". These questions are left unanswered.

People blessed with luxury often waste their money buying unnecessary things like new clothes, shoes, jewelries and others during this time of the year just to show-off or brag of what they have. They aren't thinking about the others who are working hard just to have a decent feast for Christmas eve.

Love is the key for us to be prepared for 'his coming'. We should realize that the true meaning of Christmas is not measured on the value of gifts you receive or how expensive is your feast. It is the love that should reign in the hearts of each and everyone of us.

Being A Filipino

Hospitable, warm, caring, loving, hardworking - these are just some of the values that we, Filipinos should be proud of. These are the things which make us unique and different, and it is our distinction from the other races. We should value these traits and show them to the whole world.

In relation to this, our school launched the Values Month celebration. It showcased the talents of students in singing, dancing, drawing and others which depicted some of the values of a Filipino. This year's theme was "Pagpapatibay ng Pagkataong Pilipino: Tugon sa Hamon ng Panahon." We should therefore strengthen our Filipino values and let us not be ashamed in showing our true colors to be a better person in the future.

The modernization of our world right now is irrepressible. But, this doesn't mean that we need to change our ways and values. We should instead uplift them and retain these values which make us a true Filipino.

Life Lessons

When a wind blows, it can never come back again. . .
make the most out of it.

Second grading period came to an end. But it seems that I haven't learned much in our subjects. There were a lot of activities in and out of school that took place during this period. And it really was a destruction for us students.

On the other hand, I must say that because of these activities, I really learned a lot. The best example would be the National Leadership Training that I joined last September. It was really a learning experience for me and my fellow delegates, as well. The quiz bees I've joined in the Division English Olympics, UNP Foundation Day and UP Namnama also contributed a lot in my development as a student.

Although, I am facing the consequences of not being able to attend classes regularly like having low scores in our exams, I haven't regretted once all of the things I've experienced. I will never trade these experiences for anything.

The Noble Ones

To simply teach is not genuine
But to put your hearts in it,
that is some kind of feeling
which gives us true meaning.

You work day and night
Just to finish your tasks
And it all just feels right
When you impart it to us.

Though sometimes we can be unruly
Deep inside we are really grateful
Your efforts and sacrifices
Those things seem infallible.

How can we ever repay you?
Our dear teachers so tender
You give us the light
And nurture us to be clever.

You are more than just our teachers
'Cause you save us from blunder
Compared to Superman. you're even stronger
The real heroes we have forever.

Science: the culture, the changes

There is one thing that is permanent in this world and that is CHANGE. It may be delightful to have this changes but still important to not forget to look back to the past.

Some of their works are now being used and utilized by men. Nowadays, we might have noticed the advancement of technology that is affecting our daily lives. And they are being developed to produce better results and improve their works. Men continue to discover new things and propose innovative ideas for the benefit of humankind. But, as we all know, our geniuses in the past including Newton, Maxwell, Dalton, Einstein and others had their share on Science. Without those priceless efforts of men we won't be able to experience the world that we are having now. We should not abuse these things. But rather, let us use them for the betterment of our nation as well as the whole world. We can therefore make a change!

From the time that the fire was discovered, Science was already there. The way of living of our ancestors has now evolved into something that is far better than what they had. But we shouldn't also underestimate their contributions. They were the ones who built a strong foundation towards Science.

Valuing our Filipino Language

We are Filipinos and Filipino is our language. These are just two of the things that we can never deny and we should not be ashamed of it. As a citizen of our native land, the Philippines, we have the responsibility and obligation to meet to value our country.

Have you ever wondered where our language came from? I honestly don't know the answer to that question. But, one thing I know for sure is that Filipino language was declared as the official language of the Philipines. During the term of former President Manuel L. Quezon, he expanded the usage of Filipino and so, he was also considered as the "Father of our National Language."

Although, Filipino language is not widely known and not really popular by other nationalities, we can still enhance it by using it as our medium of communication especially to our fellow Filipinos. Let us start it within ourselves to serve as an inspiration and a good example to others. By doing these, I think we will truly feel the beauty and importance of our language.

The idea of having our own language is not just merely to have our own identity as Filipinos but also, it is one way to measure how we value our language. This is not about competition with other nations but rather, it is a way to show our love for the country.

Study Now, Reap the Fruits Later

Time really does fly when you're having fun!

Almost three months have gone by and it seems that I've been here in school for a hundred years. You know why? It's because I simply enjoy learning and studying. This is true and I'm not just saying it for the sake of this blog.:)

Well, of course, behind these fun learnings that I've mentioned, we can't get away from all the deadly deadlines of projects, paperworks and nerve-breaking reports, researches, etc. (Obviously, it's just too many to mention!) But, as I said, it's fun to meet them all, just like meeting new friends. Do you want to know a trick? (It's easier than what you think.) What I do is I just take them lightly and I'm not pressuring myself too much. Remember also to pocket your frown and bring your smile around. This will help you relax and chill down.

Take my word. This is what I do and until now, it's still really effective. Let us all climb the peak of success! Can you climb with me?

Speech Power

"Hi! Hello!" These are the things we often hear from people when they see each other or when trying to show their friendly feeling towards someone. Sometimes, I'm thinking, are these the only words that people know that's why they kept saying it?

YES! We are aware that some people don't have the wide knowledge and vocabulary of English words because of the lack of practice and usage of our universal language which is English. How can we solve this case?

In our modern world today, there are a lot of technological advancements that we see around us. This is the time that they can build a bridge for better communication. Through the computers, cellphones and other gadgets, they can start practicing English by searching the web, talking with your friend over the phone or sending emails, messages and others using the English language. In this way, we will enhance our speaking and writing ability in English and eventually, it will develop us to become a fluent speaker in English.

Of course, in terms of using our very own language which is Filipino, I'm sure we don't have any problem with that for the reason that we are residing in the Philippines and we are already exposed in using Filipino. Although, it is still evident that some Filipinos can't understand well our language especially the people living in the provinces and having their native languages as well.

Now that we know English and Filipino, we must use them when communicating for us to be trained and get used to them. But, we must use them also properly and politely to avoid any misunderstanding and to maintain the respect of others.

A Healthy Choice

At present, there are many innovations in our environment due to the scientific ways, principles and inventions that our bright minds have discovered. Because of these changes, sometimes we are unaware or we barely even notice that our way of life or living is also changing.

There is a significant relation between the modernization of the world and changes in our lifestyle. The way we eat, sleep, walk, talk or dress are all interconnected in such a way that sometimes this is where and when lifestyle diseases arise.

The importance of eating the right kinds of food and a well-balanced diet should be known and followed by us so we'll have protection and resitance from all kinds of ailments. But, of course, we also know that there are times that we don't eat the right foods because of poverty or we are just unconscious that we are eating them.

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can also be observed by regular exercise, drinking lots of water, right time of sleeping and consulting a physician. People should also minimize cigarette smoking and alcohol drinking. And let's not forget to clean our environment and plant trees to have a clean and green Earth.

Good nutrition is the best way to prevent the lifestyle diseases that hinder us from having a peaceful and healthy life.