Elpidio Quirino; A man of hope and dignity

   

   Bigueño pride is none other than Elipidio Quirino, the Philippines's sixth president. A significant figure in our country's post World War 2 history. Born on November 16, 1890 in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur, he came from a family of modest but with driven force by a commitment to public service. He studied college at Philippines College of Law and he passed the bar exam on 1995. Quirino was a lawyer before he became our president. He entered public service when he was elected as a representative of Ilocos Sur in the House of Representatives, wherein he was praised for his intelligence and dedication for the country.

    It was 1934 when his career took a turn when he was appointed as a member of the Constitutional Convention. After then, he became a senator. His work as a senator was known and in 1946 he was appointed as the first secretary of the Department of Finance after the Philippines gained independence. His work as the Vice President of later then President Manuel Roxas inspired him to run for presidency. As president, his leadership did not go unnoticed as his focus was on economic recovery and national reconstruction. He founded the creation of the Philippine Rehabilitation Act which secured a financial aid for our country's recovery after World Was II. 

     Quirino dreamed to establish a strong industry for the Philippines, encouraging growth of the local industry and improving buildings. His administration launched efforts in agrarian reform and promoting education to communities. Well, his term was not as smooth as butter because tensions started to rise and there were opposition of movements. But despite this, his legacy remains one of resilience and determination in terms of problems.

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Today's Youth; A star to everyone

 

      Everyone was once a child. A child that runs around not minding what other people are thinking about him/her. A child that is so innocent and doesn't know how the world works. This November, we celebrate each and every kid in our country. With the theme "Break the Prevalence, End the Violence: Protecting Children, Creating a Safe Philippines," it focuses on combating different kinds of violence that a lot of Filipino children face daily in their lives wherever they are. Children that are supposed to be secured, loved, and cared for are usually the ones that are vulnerable to abuse, labor, violence, and exploitation. "Hindi naman magsusumbong yan, bata yan eh!" "Bata ka lang, walang maniniwala sayo." "Ano lalaban kana? kabata bata mo!" These are what abusers usually say to those young children, scaring them that may have long-term effects on their mental, emotional, and physical well-being. It's true that they still have no strength to fight for themselves, but is that a reason for you to abuse them? to use them for money? No, it will never be. With this theme, it calls the attention of our society to take action and to break the cycle of violence these kids are going through.

        Violence against kids is not just one's problem but a societal one. It reminds us that protecting a child is not just within their family but also beyond it. An example are the schools. Schools must be a safe environment for the children to learn and to grow, where bullying and discrimination have no place. But some don't even feel safe in their own home; their family is the one who's hurting them. Some, due to poverty, even sell their own children, particularly their daughters, to foreigners just to have money. While some children are on the streets wandering around, selling goods just for their everyday needs. Adults should also take the initiative to change for their children's sake. They should remember that they bought the child into the world and that they have responsibilities, not only giving them education but also providing an environment that is calm and free from violence. The call to break the cycle removes the idea of normalizing violence and harm in different environments. 

     A safer Philippines also needs safer child growth. The youth are not just youths; they are the next generation—the generation that will take over the country one day. They are the nations future. The future is bright if genuine smiles and happiness are plastered on the children's lips. Strengthen the laws, spread awareness, wake those who are still sleeping, and encourage the children to speak up; it may be hard, but it's for the best. Child abuse must be erased. Children should feel safe, not tormented. This year's National Children's Month reminds us all of us have responsibilities to protect the young and give them a safe environment. Today's youth are the stars—stars that will shine bright for the future.

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Resilient Filipinos, Resilient Philippines!

 

     Behind the tallest buildings, skyscrapers, and city lights are communities trying to live and survive each day with houses made from recycled materials for their shelter. See how resilient Filipinos are? They survive each day because of their creativity; they create things with those so-called garbages that other people throw away, things that they need for their everyday lives, just like their houses. Garbages. One of the villains in our world, with its different contribution to different environmental issues. An example is climate change; it is one of the most pressing challenges of our time. It's effects are felt particularly here in the Philippines, a country that is vulnerable to weather disturbances. Climate change is felt, especially now in November 2024, when we were visited by so many typhoons. Typhoon after typhoon. It is also felt in our seas as it is rising and droughting. The interplay of these changes, like the succeeding typhoon even though it's not typhoon season, unpredictable rainfalls, and changes in temperature patterns, has an effect on the lives of millions of Filipinos. But, as said earlier, Filipinos are resilient. They can adapt and survive every challenge.

     A reason why we have climate change is because of numerous human activities, such as improper garbage disposal, deforestation, and industrialization. A reason for all that is because of the location of the Philippines, as it is located near the Pacific Ring of Fire. These different factors make the country highly vulnerable to different environmental issues. Moreover, some people living in the country have practices such as illegal mining and logging, which are also factors and can contribute to natural calamities.

     Despite all these, Filipinos are still resilient. Their resilience shines through. Instead of leaving each other behind, they adapt and help each other recover in the aftermath of different disasters. The local government also established more strengthened programs that would help them prepare and warn the people earlier than usual. Infrastructures such as evacuation centers were also built to keep the citizens safe. Lastly, as effects of climate change continue to be felt by Filipinos, their efforts towards resiliency can make a difference in protecting communities for the future generation.

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