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Prepare with Decisiveness

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Image retrieved at https://greatershepparton.com.au/business/business-emergency-info         We all know that our country, Philippines, is located along the pacific ring of fire, where frequent earthquakes and volcanic activities mostly occur. Being in an earthquake-prone country requires a lot of responsibilities, especially preparedness. But what is the most common way in line with preparation of earthquake occurrence? Image retrieved at https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/millions-worldwide-to-participate-in-great-shakeout-earthquake-drills-300937634.html         As a student, I have already gone through practices in preparation against possible earthquakes. The most common thing that we do is the Earthquake Drill that is implemented by the school. In a school year, this earthquake drill is being practiced not just once, but twice or even thrice. This drill is said to strengthen the coordination of national and regional mechanism in terms of disaster preparedness, particularl

Adaptation of The "New Normal" Way of Schooling

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    Image retrieved at http://clipart-library.com/children-at-school-clipart.html               Being at school is not just about learning academically, it is a place where we sometimes feel comfortable in showing our real selves and flashing the brightest smile we can ever wear. Having time to chat with your friends personally, and getting to hug them everyday had became a routine in a student's day in school. Listening to your teacher's discussion, having snacks with your classmates while sharing jokes with each other and not worrying about other people as long as you're all happy. Who would have thought it would all change in a sudden? Image retrieved at https://classroomclipart.com/clipart-view/Clipart/School/distance-learning-education-clipart-2_jpg.htm          After the strike of COVID-19 pandemic, face to face classes were suspended, but alternative ways of learning in line with modular and online classes were implemented. This types of distance learning can be very

Philippines' Journey on Becoming a Resilient Country

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  Image retrieved at   https://www-worldatlas-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.worldatlas.com/amp/articles/what-do-the-colors-and-symbols-of-the-flag-of-philippines-mean.html          For a country to be resilient, it requires resilient individuals. We, Filipinos have always been observant in what's happening to our country, especially in what's good and bad in our economy. We have always been determined to make our state a better place to live in, for our country to have more resilience, or the ability to cope up with problems. But how would we obtain a more resilient Philippines?  Image retrieved at https://resiliencecouncil.ph/         As a Filipino, we are obliged to make our country better, and more resilient. A country that have unhealthy coping strategies, cannot be called a resilient one and may have difficulties in facing future problems ahead. Our country, Philippines, may be dealing or may deal with problems, but we must find growth in every suffering. Calamities and