Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Extermination of Hunger and Malnutrition: Together



          Since I was in 1st year high school, I used to hear from my adviser such a "usable" quotation. I could estimate her saying it 3 times a school week. It states there, "An ounce of prevention is a pound of cure,". She seems so motherly when she says those words.

          It is factual. We must prevent something before we could even spend the rest of our time, days and years curing it. Prevention is far better than cure. And now, July gives us the chance to celebrate, for those who are fortunate, and change, for those who need it. Philippines is now at 50's when it comes to the poorest countries in the world. Isn't that too alarming? What could be the cause of this? Is it really because the government creates poor people, or because the poor people just don't help themselves?

          They are mostly helped and lent hands to by some kind hearts. But some of them do not help themselves. They sit down, wait and abuse. They don't find ways to live with meaning. POVERTY must be eradicated. Now, what are the effects of poverty? HUGER AND MALNUTRITION --- these are just two of them. People must help themselves to find ways to eat, and possibly, exist with enough food, fruits and vegetables taken by their stomachs. We must not only eat, we should all realize and consider what nutrition really means.

          As they say, health is wealth. Even if you do not have that large pocket full of penny, if you are healthy, you can be considered wealthy. Being healthy takes small time but gives a lot of benefits. People can become physically fit, and they can do things better, even together. The Philippines can make a new leap.

          Honestly speaking, I salute whoever did formulate the theme of this month which is "Gutom at Malnutrisyon: Sama-sama Nating Wakasan". It's suitable to our country righ now. Philippines is already ready for change.

Monday, August 5, 2013

Letter to the President


Ilocos Sur National High School
Gomez St., Vigan City
Ilocos Sur
June 17, 2013

His Excellency Benigno Simeon Aquino III
President of the Republic of the Phillipines
Malacañan, Manila

Mister President:

           Warm greetings of peace!

           I am writing you to express my thoughts about some of your important projects. I appreciate many of your projects namely: K-12 Program, Greening Project, and your campaign against graft and corruption. I strongly believe that your good governance is quite successful in realizing "Matuwid na Daan".

           However, the maximum participation of your people in these projects needs to be emphasized. Parents do not full understand the purpose of the K-12 Program. Only a few barangays are conducting tree planting activities. As reported by media, some government agencies are not full supporting your advocacy against graft and corruption. I really feel that you should involve all government officials and employees in implementing your important projects. There's a need to reach out to the countryside.

           Thank you for this opportunity to speak with my small voice. May God bless you more power.


Respectfully yours,
Francheska Marquit Obrero
4th year student