PNOY and his SONA

In the second State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Benigno Aquino III, many people reacted on the things he said because it mainly criticizes the previous administration. 

He tackled mostly about the corruption done by the individuals under former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. Because of the nonstop investigations on the activities done by them, many secrets have been revealed but because of this, some people protested against the president. Not that they are on the side of GMA but because according to them, PNOY has already forgot his duty as the President of the Philippines for the reason that he only spends more of his time in the investigation of the doings of the past administration instead of making steps for the development of the country. PNOY must prioritize his job rather than those things. He must leave the past and let his assignd officials to do this task. He must concentrate on resolving the problems of our country. It is so nice to hear from him the things his administration have done for their first year of leadership. Some of these are the decreased percentage of self-related hunger, exceeded stock market that reached 7 records higher, cheaper energy source, more trustworthy agencies, zero based budgeting, better benefits for police and military, health programs for the poor and many more. He also assured that the funds will be used properly; that he will not allow corruption and cheating to reign in his administration.

I just wish that for the next years of PNOY's term, he will be able to do his promises. Although people have different reactions on his SONA, these people have the same aspiration and desire- to have a better life and this depends only if PNOY will do his job properly. Let us respect our president, it is still the start of his term and he can still do many things. And also we, the whole nation of the Philippines must trust him so that altogether, we will walk on to the straight path going to the country's growth and development.

"Isulong ang Breastfeeding: Tama, Sapat at Ekslusibo"

      Breastfeeding is the normal way of providing young infants with the nutrients they need for healthy growth and development. It is very important because it benefits both the mother and the child. All mothers can breastfeed their babies as long as they are provided with accurate information and support from their families.

      According to some researches and to the experts, breastfeeding is the perfect food for the infants. It is really a must to be done by the mothers. It is the most appropriate way of giving their infants the important nutrients they need for them to grow healthy. The benefits of  breastfeeding to the infants are having greater immune health, higher intelligence, less childhood obesity or becoming overweight, protection to some sickness or less tendency of developing allergic diseases, diabetes and many more. Mothers who let their babies feed with their milk lose weight, return to fertility, have less risk of having diseases like breast and ovarian cancer. Also, it strengthens the maternal bond, making the mother relax and feel more nurturing toward her baby.

     But some mothers prefer commercial milks rather than their breast milk. Why do they still need to buy commercial milks if they have already their own which is more healthy and nutritious than those? Through breastfeeding, babies will grow strong and healthy. So for all the mommies out there, let your babies feed on your breast milk. Don't give your full trust to the commercial milks being sold in the market. PROMOTE BREASTFEEDING FOR A HEALTHY LIVING!!!

Make Some Action!

Dear P-NOY,

                 It's a great pleasure to write you a letter. Being the President of the Philippines, I know you have a very big responsibility. I am just a concerned citizen who is aware of the happenings here in our country. I know that your job is not easy and that, Philippines is facing so many problems nowadays. I hope you don't mind if I will tell you some things about our country. I just hope you are in good condition while reading my letter.

                 I have been watching the news and reading some tabloids. As a student and a member of the youth, I am conscious to the different issues and events happening in our country. The one that I am concerned to is the quality of education here in our country and also the increasing number of Filipinos who are unemployed. As the saying goes, "Education is the key to success." All of us have the right to study in a school but because of poverty, some are not able to do it. There are those who are very eager to learn but have no enough money for education. I feel very pity to those children who are not studying but are already doing labor. I want to help all of them but I can't do anything. I know there are public schools wherein they can study but there are those which lacks facilities and equipments such as classrooms, books, and many more. I just wish the government will act on this because it's for the sake of the young citizens in the Philippines. Also, about the program which suggests to have additional years of learning in school, I think it's about time to implement it so that students in our country will be more knowledgeable and more advanced in learning. But I am just worried because of the number of the Filipinos who have no stable jobs. Even those student graduates in college are hard up in finding jobs because there is only a limited number of available here in our country. As a result, there are those who need to go overseas just to have a work and to earn some money. If only there are many available jobs here, Filipinos don't need to go abroad and suffer under the arms of  their abusive foreign bosses. I just wish that the government will use the funds in a right way and the people will help and cooperate with each other so that our country will soon grow and develop.

                That's all Mr. President. Thank you for reading. I hope you will do your work properly. Please make some action! I am expecting that in the following years, our country will be more progressive. Let us unite and become one. Good luck to you and God bless!

                                                                       Yours Truly,                                                                                                          

Darigold Perinion Apopo