Change starts from within

 It is no secret that our environment is in dire need of some help, so I asked myself, why wait for someone else to put in the work when I as a student can participate in our national clean up month and contribute myself, so without further ado here are some ways I contributed.

1. Planting a tree

To plant a tree is one of the most simplest ways to help our environment, it is a process that can take no more than 5 minutes and when done enough it has a big impact on the improvement of our Earth's overall health. Here is a picture of me planting a mango tree.

2. Taking care of our environment 

Of course, cleaning is a necessity for a cleaner world, we should be the ones to take initiative for a greener and cleaner earth. Pictures of me watering the aforementioned tree and raking some leaves.

3. Waste no material

Always remember, our trash stacks up, it doesn't go anywhere, that's why it is our responsibility to clean up after ourselves and if possible reuse our materials in order to not put any more strain on Earth's resources. 

A picture of me picking up plastic bottles

4. Recycle

Recycling, one of the three R's, it is the act of reusing materials to create new ones. I find it important see the value in every material, never forget the quote" one man's trash is another man's treasure". A picture of a bottle that I recycled into a pencil holder.

5. Spread awareness 

If all else fails and one cannot do the previously mentioned activities, we can still help by simply spreading awareness. It is our duty to know the truth and to share it with our brethren so I thought to go into social media (a platform used by many) to share my truth.

Reference for pic 1

mymakati instagram account. Retrieved at <https://www.instagram.com/mymakati/p/C_2SGPKJfLT/>

Looking back..

 My first quarter in grade 10 has been a slow ride, adjusting to a new environment, new classmates, new section. But, this school year for me, is nothing but a test on all of the lessons that I have gained throughout my Junior high school journey. I think this because, there are no more second chances after this school year, it's the last one of JHS so i don't think that i have really gained new discoveries as i consider this year to be a test and testament to my past self's journey.

As I said before, the only problem I really only encountered this quarter is adapting. Adapting to a new classroom,teachers and classmates, and of course my ever so habit of cramming. It's a habit that I've always had all throughout my school years, I know that it's wrong and that I should try my hardest to change my ways but for some reason I just can't find the motivation in me to do so. That has always been the biggest thorn on my side and i know that all through my grade 10 journey i will always come to fighting this bad urge and habit of mine to cram.

I think the best way to address these problems of mine is to first accept that they are problems that I have, and I more or less have already done so. Now, the next step is to act on it. I know my flaws and bad habits, I just need to make a plan for it and do my best to act upon it.

Moving on I will promise myself to not beat myself up for the shortcomings I will inevitably face this school year and not look to compare myself to others. I promise to myself that I will use this school year to work on myself harder and come out a better me.

My teacher, My hero

 My teacher, My hero

Teachers/educators play a big role in every youth’s journey, they help guide, shape, and make our future, but why don't they get the recognition they deserve?

Teachers are indispensable,they cannot be replaced by any other job yet society still sees educators as a “common” job, a job that pays the bills but doesn't have the prestige that a doctor or engineer brings.

Our educators pour blood, sweat, and tears to make sure that every student gets their right to an education.

That's why it is not strange that many youths look to their teachers as their hero, because that's who they spend almost all of their time with.

The bond between student and teacher is irrefutable, whether it happens subconsciously or not, it is undeniable that students look up to their teachers as a guide and mentor.

So that's why I and I am sure many others feel the responsibility to make a call to action, that educators get the praise and recognition that they deserve.

This article, which may seem insignificant, is a small step into getting teachers their rightful appreciation.

Reference 

Better than a thousand days of diligent study is one day with a great teacher. Retrieved at <https://www.scetv.org/stories/2022/happy-teacher-appreciation-week>

National teacher's month fb page. Retrieved at <https://www.facebook.com/share/sNYj5vtpCh9BJtfp/?mibextid=qi2Omg>

A new chapter, A better tomorrow

 The Philippines is a beautiful country filled to the brim with joyous and hardworking people coupled with breathtaking scenery and culture and yet, we still have not yet escaped the stigma of being a "3rd world country" but the question is why? Is it because we've always been hit by calamities and natural disasters or is it because our political state is a mess, filled to the brim with political
dynasties and corruption. But in reality, the Philippines has always been like this, there is not a moment in our history that we can consider our "golden age". Because of the constant step backs our country has taken the Filipino people has slowly started to lose hope of their homeland to prosper. In effect, more and more Filipinos choose to live and work in abroad and more of our youth strive to work overseas instead of working to prosper their country.

The Philippines has terrible leadership, it's always been like that going all the way back to Aguinaldo. We  have still yet to believe that we have a future in this country, our leaders has failed to lead us dozens of times, so much so that the unity of the Filipinos has been weakened more than ever. Our country is at a divide because we still have not found a leader to successfully fulfill all our needs. That lack of unity has caused our economy to tank because we have so many issues among ourselves that we forget to work as fellow countrymen. All of these issues combined has made the Philippines into the country it is today, a country filled with hope with no success to show for it.

 

Still, despite all of our problems I and im sure many others still cling to the little hope we have that we can unite once more. Hope that our government can rally the people. A country that helps its people and can stand toe to toe with other countries in the world stage. That country that I love, i hope that i can see it in its purest form during my life time.

Reference 

Bayanihan: great unity and wholesome camaraderie. Retrieved at <https://medium.com/@nicoleangelaobias/bayanihan-great-unity-and-wholesome-camaraderie-31e22891849>

Bayanihan: great unity and wholesome camaraderie. Retrieved at <https://medium.com/@nicoleangelaobias/bayanihan-great-unity-and-wholesome-camaraderie-31e2289184

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'' A lettter to the President''

A letter to the president

 Dear President Marcos

                                                                                                                                              08-22-24

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         ISNHS,                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Vigan                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  City

    What has happened to our country? Our economy is suffering, unrest is growing and the youth has on
ly lost more hope with the dire situation our nation is in. Do you have what it takes to lead the Philippines into glory? I think not, I have not yet been convinced that you are the leader you said you were going to be be. Nevertheless, you were the one elected as President by the people so I urge you to, I plead you to please do better, please work for a better tomorrow. Make the Filipino people be proud of their roots, make the Philippines believe in you and its be people to be proud of you. I admit, I was not your biggest fan during the elections but, I still hope that you'll fulfill your policies and plans. I hope for a better tomorrow and a better Philippines and that can not be done if you do not lead the way.

                                                                                                                   From: Robin Patrick Atianzar

Reference:

 

BBM WILL BE A GREAT PRESIDENT. Retrieved at <https://valleyjournal.org/news/2022/06/30/bbm-will-be-a-great-president#google_vignette>

President: Republic of the Philippines. Retrieved at <https://pbbm.com.ph/president-bongbong-marcos

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Growing up: my story

 Hi! I am Robin Patrick G. Atianzar, I am a grade 10 student studying in Ilocos Sur National High School. I live in Barangay Beddeng Laud on the edge of Vigan City. My family has always supported me throughout my life, I was lucky enough to be blessed with two loving parents who would do anything for me and grew up idolizing my big brother almost imitating him in everything he does and his attitude of not being afraid of anything and of expressing his mind and not letting anyone or anything to deter it from him. I was always a shy kid, always very weak at socializing which I always found odd because i was not one to shy away from public speaking. 

I have been studying at ISNHS for 3 years now and I have worked my way through the sections which landed me at 10-Rizal and that is where I am now. I am 15 years old now, I was born July 1,2009 and being 15 I have come across new struggles and problems I have to deal with. Problems like, having more complex thoughts and being obliged to live outside of the small bubble I have grown accustomed to. I faced this problem when we moved to my father's hometown, Vigan City just after I finished the 7th grade away from Rodriguez, Rizal the place I called home and the town where we lived for 12 years of my life. Even though it was hard to adjust to a new place and starting from scratch I had my family to cheer me up each time I go home, and because of my loving family I've grown into my teens filled with confidence and positivity. Thanks to my family's help I handled puberty with ease and they've shaped me into the person I am today.

but my future, is uncertain, I always thought that once I get older it would just pop into my head but as of now it still hasn't. I've always excelled academically, so my parents even though I know they'll support me no matter what, they've tried to push me ''high profile jobs'' into me. But in the end, I still don't know my future just yet and I am still undecided on what my future holds. 

Reference 

Robin Patrick Atianzar fb page. Retrieved at <https://www.facebook.com/share/zgc5nMQ4PdbTcjSP/?mibextid=qi2Omg>