Reflection: Change is the end result of all true learning

We learned again more in this quarter of tags and everything. We discuss and it's not easy as pie but we successfully do it. We discover so many things in this lesson.

Yes we encounter a lot of problems while doing it because it's our first time to do it and it's really hard but then we have teacher who is guiding us in doing it correctly. And we're all amazed when we see the results of what we made.

As far for now we're all doing well. I hope we still do it again and hope that I can share it also to others what I have learned.

All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights

The commemoration of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty will take place on 17 October 2018 at UN Headquarters in New York under the theme: “Coming together with those furthest behind to build an inclusive world of universal respect for human rights and dignity”.
This year marks the 70th anniversary of the proclamation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It is important to recall the fundamental connection between extreme poverty and human rights, and that people living in poverty are disproportionately affected by many human rights violations.

Joseph Wresinski was one of the first persons to highlight this direct link between human rights and extreme poverty. In February 1987, he appealed to the Human Rights Commission to examine the question of extreme poverty and human rights and eloquently captured the nexus between human rights and extreme poverty with his profound observation: “Wherever men and women are condemned to live in extreme poverty, human rights are violated. To come together to ensure that these rights be respected is our solemn duty.”

Government policies alone cannot create the social inclusion that is fundamental to reaching those left furthest behind and overcoming poverty in all its dimensions. The commemoration of October 17 each year, when people living in poverty take the floor and share their experiences, demonstrates how we can achieve greater social inclusion by enabling people from all walks of life to come together to respect the human rights and dignity of people living in poverty. It underscores the importance of reaching out to people living in poverty and building an alliance around their priorities with citizens from all backgrounds to end extreme poverty. It recognizes the important mutual roles and relationships we have with each other based on our common and equal dignity.

The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty can strongly complement such initiatives because it aims to ensure that the active participation of people living in extreme poverty is a driving force in all efforts made to overcome poverty, including in the design and implementation of programmes and policies which affect them. Only by creating and nurturing a genuine partnership with people living with poverty will it be possible to build an inclusive world where all people can enjoy their full human rights and lead lives with dignity.

Always question, Always wonder

For me, the theme means that we must discover our own inner potential so that we can contribute to technological advancements in our own little ways. Our passion for something can lead us to find ways to make our work more efficient. Contributing to more efficiency is a technology in itself because it helps us make our life easier.

If we discover our potentials as early as now, we will know more about ourselves such as our strengths and our weaknesses. If we know these, we can capitalize on our own strengths and improve our weaknesses so that we can contribute to our society. Who knows, we might be the next scientist, architect, engineer, doctor, teacher or officer out there. Regardless of what occupation we might have, if we accentuate and capitalize on our potentials, we can surely make a difference to make this world a better place - just like how technology does it. 

Teachers can change lives with just the right mix of chalk and challenges

 "National Teachers' Month" ngayong taong 2018. Ito ay nagbibigay ng pugay sa kontribusyon ng mga gurong Pilipino sa kinabukasan ng kanilang mga estudyante, sa kabila ng mababang pasahod at kaunting benepisyo na natatanggap nila bawat buwan. Ang ating mga guro ay may kanya-kanya mang estilo sa pagtuturo ng mga aral at konsepto sa kanilang estudyante, ngunit sa huli, iisa lang ang kanilang layunin. Ito ay ang mapausbong ang kaalaman ng kanilang mga estudyante, hindi lamang sa teknikal na mga kaalaman kundi pati sa kabutihang asal na mababaon nila hanggang sa kanilang paglaki.

Kaya naman marapat lamang na bigyan ng paggalang at pasasalamat ang ating mga guro pagdating ng panahon na tayo ay umasenso na rin sa hinaharap. Ang ating kinabukasan ay utang na loob natin sa ating mga dakilang guro.

Nararapat lang na bigyan ng pugay ang ating mga guro para sa mga sakripisyo nila araw-araw para sa atin, sa kabila ng kanilang mababang sweldo. Pasalamatan na rin natin sila ngayon para sa magiging epekto ng kanilang pagtuturo sa paglago ng ating kinabukasan.