Duterte's 3rd Message

     On Monday, July 23, 2018, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte delivered its 3rd State of the Nation Address (SONA). This is an annual address by the president of the Philippines. It is delivered every fourth Monday of July at the Pienary Session Hall of the Batasang Pambansa Complex in Bataan Hills, Quezon City, Metro Manila as mandated by the 1987 Constitution. It serves as a means to inform the nation about its present economic, political, and social condition. It is often broadcasted.

     This year's SONA, it lasted only for 50 minutes. One of the points he mentioned is the drug war. This program is the one he first mentioned. Next is the corruption, in which he said he had to fire "friends" due to corruption. Then the Marawi siege in which he recognized the soldiers and police who fought and died in Marawi City. He also mentioned the Boracay closure in which he justified the island's closure as an environmental protection measure. Also, the Disaster Management, in which he calls the congress to pass a law making a national land use policy. What I can say about is good. This SONA is good because our dear president didn't say any bad or malicious word.

     In closing, there are many points he had talk about. His points are corruption, drug war and many more. In this SONA, he is good. He didn't say any bad or malicious word. Congratulations, Mr. President! Bravo!

References : 
https://www.rappler.com/nation/208050-duterte-sona-2018-philippines-summary
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/State_of_the_Nation_Address_(Philippines)

Make Planting a Habit

     Every month of July, we are celebrating the Nutrition Month. This is annually celebrated. "Ugaliing Magtanim, Sapat na Nutrisyon Aanihin." This is the theme for the Nutrition Month 2018. This theme is created by Ms. Julie Ann Q. Colipano, a contestant from Valencia City, Bukidnon. Out of the 142 entries that the contestants submitted from all over the country, this was selected by National Nutrition Council. The central theme surrounds on the idea of family food gardening.

     This theme focuses on food production at home through the family's own garden. This is the food planted at home. It aims to improve the healthy food consumption of Filipino food security or to be self-sufficient as possible with backyard gardening. Having food gardens can help improve the family as well as the community's food security. This theme states that we need to plant in our home so that there will be a source of our food. You may also sell the vegetables and fruits as an additional source of income. Not only that, you are safe. You will eat fruits and vegetables which are source of nutrients which our body needs.

     In general, the central theme surrounds on the idea of family food gardening. This focuses on food production at home. It's not all about the farmers concerned on the theme, it also concerns us, ordinary people. It concerns to plant on our own garden in our home. We must not only plant but we must also influence others to plant. We need to plant for us to live.

References: https://www.affordablecebu.com/nutrition-month-theme-2018-philippines

Oh Hail Our President!

HIS EXCELLENCY
RODRIGO ROA DUTERTE
President-Republic of the Philippines
Malacanang Palace, Manila

Greetings and good day, Mr. President! First of all, I congratulate you for winning the Philippine Presidential Election, garnering 16,601,997 votes. I would also like to thank you for making our country well-known worldwide. Thank you sir for being our president. Thank you for continuing your activities even there are more negative comments than positive comments about you. Example is the war on drugs where there are more than a million drug users, pushers and drug lords have surrendered to the police and are rehabilitated. Thank you because you have surrendered a lot of drug users and pushers. Mr. President, stay and believe on your track as long as your track is right, good and it is just for us Filipinos. Thank you for making Philippines a better country. Mabuhay! God bless you, Sir!

Reference:
https://www.google.com.ph/url?sa=i&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjaz8zjhZncAhXDHpQKHSijBrQQjRx6BAgBEAU&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.update.ph%2F2018%2F01%2Fbulacans-war-vs-drugs-268-suspects-killed-2909-arrested-2017%2F23942&psig=AOvVaw1asUVQz3qnaOiMIAg2y-YE&ust=1531467104942771
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippine_presidential_election,_2016

Freedom!

     

     One of the most significant event in the Philippine History is the Philippine Independence. On June 12, 1898 in Kawit, Cavite, the Philippines finally got its independence against the Spaniards. It is done by General Emilio Aguinaldo, president of the First Republic of the Philippines, by waving the flag as the sign of freedom here in the Philippines. We celebrate this event in honor and to remember the sacrifices of our courageous and brave ancestors and heroes. They fought the Spaniards, who colonize the Philippines for more than 300 years, with all their might and best. We celebrate this event as a special holiday and it is annually celebrated.

     In the Philippines, this is a special holiday. There are no classes in all levels in public and private schools. So, many students are happy because there are no classes. There are also no works and offices. But we must join hand-in-hand and be united in celebrating this event. The main event is the raising of flag where the president is participating and the parade of the police and military in Manila headed by the president, followed by a speech and a 21-gun salute. The importance of this event is to thank , to remember and to honor our heroes and ancestors who bravely fought for our freedom. The Filipinos were then the slaves when we were colonized by the Spaniards with the help of our heroes like Jose Rizal, Andres Bonifacio, and other heroes, who are behind the success, we finally claimed our independence.

     This event is important to all of us Filipinos. This is the day where we thank and honor our ancestors and heroes. This is the day where we value and give importance to their sacrifices. We must not be scared to other countries because we are born brave, it is in our blood. We Filipinos must celebrate this event with pride, honor and joy.

Reference:
https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/philippines/independence-day?hc_location=ufi
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