An Open Letter for the Current President

 Dear Mr. President,

            

            Good day, sir. I'm a young student who considers herself fortunate to still be in school and to be leading a reasonably normal life despite the current situation, which has prompted me to take this chance to write to you. We have seen how you carry out your duties despite the fact that many Filipinos continue to criticize you and your ideas on how to act and effectively address these pandemic problems. I would just like to commend you and express my simple, yet sincere gratitude for all of the actions and difficult decisions you have implemented and promulgated over the past few days and weeks.

PRESIDENT Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.. Contributed Photo

             With all due respect, you are not what many people thought represented the future of our nation. My concern is with a lot of things that aren't in your people's best interests or the public good. Putting myself in your shoes, I believe that no one was more qualified than you to make and carry out a decision with conviction. Yes, it is true, and as we have seen, the Philippines is currently experiencing an economic crisis. Many of the country's most vulnerable citizens are still unable to survive because they are not covered by the government's social assistance programs. However, I can tell that you are still trying to figure out the best course of action. In the end, it is not simple. In addition to the health crisis, people are constantly complaining and expressing grievances to the government.

            Thank you, Mr. President, for showing how to maintain composure in the face of pandemonium. Being a great person means acting and dismissing criticism for the sake of the Philippines and your fellow Filipino citizens. I know that many of us share your frustration at being unsure of what to do because it is not as easy as it may seem. I pray to God that He will give you more courage and insight into the next steps to be taken in order to create a community that is more orderly and secure. May all Filipinos comprehend the importance of a community quarantine and observe the social distancing rules for the sake of everyone. Then, as we work together and fight for a better Philippines, we may gradually reduce the number of COVID positives and, with any luck, accelerate the end of suffering for everyone. I'm happy to have the opportunity to write for the president of the Philippines and to demonstrate that we are all fighting this struggle together along.

     Very yours truly,                                                  Jehan

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Myself

         My characteristics and my life here are stated and you will know, My own and you will understand. Jehan Sufina Alconcel, this is my name Taleb Bantay my hometown that I grew up, I became aware of the truth, education should be valued. Paing Elementary School, this is the school that gave memories, graduate with hope and now will walk, will lead the new beginning.

        I am not who you think I am, I claim I am not the same self, I would love to know my true self, be sure of who I am to myself. "This is my true self, my real self, my steadfast self, my only self and independent self, the real me". Who am I, you ask? I am a roller coaster of emotions, I am hater of ignorant people, liars, and people who use others for a gain. I am a lost soul a naive child. I am one who has seen enough, I am me, not you- I am who I am. A fifteen year old, which is quite common, nothing extravagantly special, easily forgotten. Given a chance, she could do something that touches your heart, You might remember her thereafter, for that I also love watching K-dramas. I, as I know myself, I am a person who will never stop something I start. At school, at home, or whenever I end up, I will never leave something I have started unfinished, what I want is to be accepted for who I really am. It doesn't matter how many people I'm with, I'm sure they're real. There are also my families who I know will never turn their backs on me. Am I a happy child? or maybe a simple person but surely only one knows all this our acknowledged God Christ.

       They say no one knows us completely but ourselves. I know who "I" am and what "I" really is. Do you know who "You" are and what the real "You" is?

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A Somatic Pandemonium in Quarantine

        In pandemic I have a lot of experiences and in modular learning I struggle a lot because there are times that is easy for me and sometimes I encounter difficulties, as it goes individually for me, my school was shut down on March 13th. The special structure used to be put us on two weeks leave, returning on March 30th but, as the virus unfold unexpectedly and matters started escalating out of manipulative very quickly at that point, faculties were officially shut down for the relaxation of the school year. Distanced learning was introduced, online classes were established, a new norm was put in place. That is something that we all ought to have never seen coming, it was once all so unexpected and new.

        My experience with distanced learning was not very great. Ever since we had no school and stayed home due to quarantine, I have been more busy than usual, I don't really like online school because it makes me procrastinate to do my work last minute. On the other hand, at school, I finished all my assignments on time without feeling lazy. The only thing I like about online classes is that they helped me learn how to be independent, manage family time and school work. In terms of mental health I experience anxiety, loneliness and depression and I also experience lack of sleep and time to answer all the modules due to the great number of activities, distraction, inability to submit on time, and lack of focus. The thing that stresses me out most is the uncertainty- how long will this pandemic last? How many more people have to suffer before things go back to normal, whatever that is, How long until I can see my friends? and what does this mean for my academic future? Who knows what is all happen between now and then? All that's left to do is wait and hope that everything will work out for the best. After all, maybe this isolation isn't "social distancing", but rather " physical distancing" until we meet again.

        I hope this compassion and kindness remain as life returns to normal so that we continue our focus on social welfare, while also prioritizing the economy, however we must overcome all difficulties that life throws at us with the best we are provided with. Therefore, perhaps we should take this time to re-align our motives by engaging in things that are important to us. I learned how to dig deep and find appreciation for all the small talks, gatherings and face to face interactions. Bringing comedy shows and finding a new favorite actors and I found watching kdrama comforting, as they helped me bond with my friends and family. The way we choose to learn and grow from the challenges we faced during this time is what will ultimately define us, Life is better when we do it together.

By: John Cole

 

- 12/31/2021

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