Aubrey

    Mining, yes, just like the popular video game " Minecraft ," involves people extracting or collecting materials such as metals and minerals from the ground. These materials are then used for items such as jewelry, pots and pans, electrical wires, and other valuable objects humans use. The practice of mining dates as far as 3000 BCE. It was slow and mainly done to make weapons for hunting, but now that technology has advanced, the things we can do are virtually unlimited. And of course, time doesn't only come with development but also destruction.     Mining benefits us, humans, in numerous ways. One of them is by supplying valuable metals, minerals, and rocks. We may not notice it, but a lot of the objects we see around our homes are products of mining. Aside from that, it provides people with employment opportunities . It is convenient for the poor who don't have enough money for college as the job doesn't require a college diploma. Lastly, it benefits our

     In most of the places we go to, whether public or private, we can find waste. We may say that our house or room is clean, but garbage is more evident in places we can't see. Do you ever wonder where your trash goes when the garbage truck picks it up? They are dumped in landfills where sometimes they are not properly segregated. If waste is not segregated correctly, it decomposes slower and sometimes does not decompose at all. Improper waste management can cause pollution in our air, water, and soil which can lead to health concerns. But, we should not be afraid, because if we work together, we can reverse the effects of this problem slowly but surely.      Everything in the world roots in our actions, so to determine a solution to the problem, we must first examine our lifestyle and identify the harmful things we are doing. These harmful practices include using large amounts of disposable products, buying products with a lot of plastic packaging, and not segregating waste prop

    June 19, 1972, nearly six decades after Mother's Day became an official holiday in the USA, the day for our fathers finally became official as well. The process of making the occasion official wasn't as smooth-sailing as its female counterpart. Citizens saw it first as "an attempt to domesticate manliness with flowers and gift-giving," and some said it is not as marketable as Mother's Day because fathers do not have the same appeal. This controversy lead people to rally to merge the two holidays and call it "Parents' Day." And when WW2 began, Father's Day was seen more as a way to honor the efforts of the American troops. Then finally, in 1972, Richard Nixon, the  37th U.S. president, proclaimed Father's Day as a federal holiday. Since then, the holiday is celebrated every third week of June.      So, why is celebrating Father's Day significant? Fathers are seen as the "haligi ng tahanan" in the Philippines, meaning they are

     After nine long months, my junior high school life is ultimately coming to an end. Four quarters and numerous modules later, we've finally made it to where we are now. This quarter felt shorter and a ton more stressful compared to the previous ones. Excitement, joy, stress, anxiety, and exhaustion, are all the feelings I have due to the implementation of expanded face-to-face classes. But the excitement of seeing my classmates and teachers was undoubtedly overpowering the other negative emotions.       When I saw the fourth quarter lessons for the first time, everything began to make complete sense. Being hands-on was the priority of the last tasks. We learned how to use Microsoft Frontpage, an app used to create online pages without having to worry about coding. Adding buttons and pages was a pleasant experience, and having them work is also a delight. The app's usefulness is evident because I haven't encountered difficulties while making my Community-Based Research p

     For multiple centuries, the Filipino people have fought for independence from numerous colonies. They have lived through many wars to tell their tales and bring honor to their land. On June 12, 1898, the country declared independence from its 300-year Spanish rule. And ever since then, the Filipino people have made many efforts to recognize and commemorate this momentous point in time. As we comfortably live our lives in the modern world independent and free of any bloodshed, let us take some time out of our lives to remember the soldiers we lost and the flag we wave with pride.  The Filipinos suffering began when the Spaniards colonized the country in 1565. Three hundred years have passed, and countless rebellions attempted to oust the Spanish. Filipino rebels, along with American troops, battled against the Spanish during the Spanish-American War. Soon after, this alliance was tainted, as the U.S. annexed the Philippines as a peace treaty with Spain. Thus, the Spanish rule persi

    Every year, families worldwide await the second Sunday of May to celebrate Mother's Day. As stated in the name, it is a day to honor motherhood and to show our undying love and respect towards them. It began way back in May 1908 when an American woman named Anna Jarvis organized the first official Mother’s Day celebration at a church in West Virginia. And ever since 1914, the 2nd Sunday of May was International Mother's Day. Every continent, country, and family has its unique festivities and traditions, which makes the day even more special.    In the Philippines, there is no specific way to celebrate Mother's Day, but most families make sure to make their " ilaw ng tahanan " special. Some simply greet their mothers personally or through social media, and some give heartwarming gifts such as letters and flowers. Filipinos are very festive, so eating out or having a feast is a common occurrence on the day. Mothers aren't limited to our birth mothers. They i