Aubrey

     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 n...

    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 Comm...

     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...