Solid Waste Management.

 Human activities create waste, and it is the way these wastes are handled, stored, collected and disposed of, which can pose risks to the environment and to public health. Where intense human activities concentrate, such as in urban centres, appropriate and safe solid waste management (SWM) are of utmost importance to allow healthy living conditions for the population. This fact has been acknowledged by most governments, however many municipalities are struggling to provide even the most basic services. As Ms. Endonila said, there are the 7 principles of Nature. It is said that everything must go somewhere so typically one to two thirds of the solid waste generated is not collected. It usually put in the garbage dump. Throughout the cities it is the urban poor that suffer most from the life-threatening conditions deriving from deficient SWM, as municipal authorities tend to allocate their limited financial resources to the richer areas of higher tax yields where citizens with more political power reside. Usually, wealthy residents use part of their income to avoid direct exposure to the environmental problems close to home, and the problems are shifted away from their neighbourhood to elsewhere. Thus, although environmental problems at the household or neighbourhood level may recede in higher income areas, citywide and regional environmental degradation, due to a deficient SWM, remains or increases.

I could say that although most of what I’ve attended was presented in a boring manner, I nonetheless picked up bits and pieces of knowledge that helped improve my listening skills. During the presentation of Ma’am Endonila last Wednesday, I absorbed what she shared. I never thought that I could concentrate and sit in one place for such a long time because I expected that this orientation would be boring as well. Therefore, my point of view changed. She was very professional, especially in terms of her delivery.

 

The presentation aims to develop the effectiveness of mechanisms for SWM (solid waste management). To implement model environment promotion programs, such as school environmental promotion program, eco-village program, environmental awareness raising activities, and model environmental conservation projects at community level. To introduce Integrated Solid Waste Management System (ISWM) focused on waste minimization at source level with waste segregation, collection and organic wastes management through practices of various composting systems. Solid waste management becomes necessary and relevant when the structure of the society changes from agricultural with low-density and widespread population to urban, high-density population. Furthermore, industrialization has introduced a large number of products which nature cannot, or can only very slowly, decompose or digest. Hence, certain industrial products contain substances which, due to low degradability or even toxic characteristics, may build up in nature to levels representing a threat to humanity’s future use of the natural resources - that is, drinking water, agricultural soil, air and so on. These are the things that I learned in the auditorium last Wednesday.

As an NSTP student, I’ll use the 4R’s that is said in the presentation, I’ll Reduce, Re-use, Recycled and Re-buy. I will also remember what ma’am Endonilo said that we should Buy Less, and Consume Less. So that, the garbage won’t accumulate and the place will be used as a home for other people who’s less-fortunate or a school for children to learn because like what Jose Rizal said, the youth is the hope of our nation. We have to take care of our Earth for the future use of our children and our children’s children. I will share to my friends and influence them from the facts that I leaned in this NSTP activity.

Environmental Care Focus on Biodiversity and Water

 

            The presentation was entitled: Environmental Care focus on Biodiversity and Water. The guest speaker that day was Dr. Mark Ybanez Gabumpa. The fact is that, often as a result of mismanagement, much of the water that is available in developing but also developed economies is polluted and contaminated to varying levels. In some places that contamination – whether from sources such as industrial or raw sewage discharges – is so acute that it can be deadly, triggering water-related diseases that take millions of lives annually often among the young and the vulnerable. Contaminated river systems, coastal waters and other ecosystems are not only a health risk; they are also a risk to livelihoods and economies if they can no longer, for example, support healthy fisheries. Even though environmental issues like pollution and global warming are big problems - there are lots of little things you can do to pitch in and keep the planet healthy. Like, Recycle, Plant a tree, and a lot more.

            I could say that although most of what I’ve attended was presented in a boring manner, I nonetheless picked up bits and pieces of knowledge that helped improve my listening skills. During the presentation of Dr. Gabumpa last week, I absorbed what he shared. I never thought that I could concentrate and sit in one place for such a long time because I expected that this orientation would be boring as well. Therefore, my point of view changed. He was very professional, especially in terms of his delivery. 

            From the presentation, I learned how important the environment, and water consumption. Every day, millions of tons of inadequately treated sewage and industrial and agricultural wastes are poured into the world’s waters. Every year, lakes, rivers, and deltas take in the equivalent of the weight of the entire human population–nearly seven billion people – in the form of pollution. Every year, more people die from the consequences of unsafe water than from all forms of violence, including war. And, every year, water contamination of natural ecosystems affects humans directly by destroying fisheries or causing other impacts on biodiversity that affect food production. In the end, most polluted freshwater ends up in the oceans, causing serious damage to many coastal areas and fisheries and worsening our ocean and coastal resource management challenges. Clean, safe, and adequate freshwater is vital to the survival of all living organisms and the smooth functioning of ecosystems, communities, and economies. But the quality of the world’s water is increasingly threatened as human populations grow, industrial and agricultural activities expand, and as climate change threatens to cause major alterations of the hydrologic cycle. Poor water quality threatens the health of people and ecosystems, reduces the availability of safe water for drinking and other uses, and limits economic productivity and development opportunities. There is an urgent need for the global community – both the public and private sector – to join together to take on the challenge of protecting and improving the quality of water in our rivers, lakes, aquifers, and taps. To do so we must commit to preventing future water pollution, treating waters that are already contaminated, and restoring the quality and health of rivers, lakes, aquifers, wetlands, and estuaries; this enables these waters to meet the broadest possible range of human and ecosystem needs. These actions will be felt all the way from the headwaters of our watersheds to the oceans, fisheries, and marine environments that help sustain humanity.

 

            The earth is in danger. At Noble, we know steps must be taken to protect the planet. We strive to be good stewards of the environment. It can help in our life or in our community by cleaning our places, tell other people and influence them to do it too. After all, we are living in the same and only Earth. We should know how to take care of it nevertheless our future sons and daughters, or our son’s and daughter’s kids won’t have any clean air, water e.t.c. because of our misdoings. They’ll just breathe in the polluted air and drink some wasted water if we didn’t adjust our attitudes.

The Bitter-Sweet Experience (English Essay)

It was a day you hope to only read about. A day that you've always thought happens to someone else. At some point, if we’re lucky, we know we're at home. We choose to stay where we were born — that's we know exactly where we wanted to be or we move and settle elsewhere, sometimes in the same area, sometimes in a far—off part of the world—and find that's right for us.  Sometimes we do the choosing. Sometimes we know when we've come to the right spot — it's as if our home space has been waiting for us. If we're very lucky, we feel at home in many places, any place we happen to find ourselves. Home may be ever-changing.  And what feels right at one time may not at another. Some people never find what feels like home. But what does it mean: home, a chosen home, being at home, and not being at home?

            I've been wondering and thinking about that for several years now. To start with, my daddy considered himself to be a simple man, and I agreed in whatever he said because it is all true. After months working overseas, he usually brought chocolates for us or anything he wanted to bring for us as presents when he arrived home. As other dad's out there my dad's really different, because he actually helps mom in so many ways—especially in household chores. He never wanted to be called as a "worthless man" if he is staying in the house. He usually stayed in the house for a maximum of two months; of course it's for leisure and to have a new bonding with us or a new memory to be remembered forever—or something like that.

            When I was a little girl, my daddy used to give me a piggy-back ride. And he teased me, when I gained weight every time he arrived home. I never wanted that my dad will work overseas because that means he'll be far-away—far-away from me. But, because of the reality that money revolves around the world my dad had no choice. And when he was going back to his work abroad, I cried. I don't know why my tears are so shallow when it comes to my dad. It felt such heaviness in my heart when he left the house for work. When I talked about my dad I feel very emotional. He is just the perfect man in the whole world.  Sometimes, I wonder if he liked his job or just doing his part for me to live and to have a better future.

             Every birthday he had, I never gave something special for him. A kissed on his forehead or cheek and a warmed hug, I usually do to his birthday. He stayed in the Philippines for a year and I was excited about that, because almost every year he celebrated his birthday in the ship. "He stayed here for a year", I grabbed the opportunity to give a surprised party for him, which was last year for his 50th birthday he was so surprised! And some tears fell from his eyes. He blamed me for it. I just laughed. He never expected that I could do those things for him he said. Result of being overwhelmed, he hugged me tight and bite my ear in the right side. He always does that when he felt that he is being appreciated. I gave that surprised birthday party for him just to let him know that I love him that much. After everything he has given me.

            In my family, love is the oil that eases the friction, the cement that binds closeness together, and the music that brings harmony. Like all the best families, we have our shared of eccentricities, of impetuous and wayward youngsters and of family disagreements. My family and our love are cultivated like a garden. Time, effort, and imagination are summoned constantly to keep any relationship flourished and grew stronger. 

            My best moment with my family is where we are all there in the living room playing chess, scrabble, watching TVs or movies in DVDs, dancing like idiots, singing the karaoke like fools, exchanging thoughts and just watching the stars at night. My dad told me that night that he loves me and that it won't change. And I hugged him oh-so-tight after he said that. It felt a huge part of my life. He added: if you wanted to be loved, you have to give love—and not take anyone for granted.

            It does not need to be a big family, it can be just two people—or it can be a large, extended family where friends are considered to be family members as well. Family happiness is a broad concept and only you can define what you consider to be your family. As for me, Home is where my family and I connected. Family is a life that have full of major and minor crises — the ups and downs of health, success and failure in career, marriage, and divorce — and all kinds of characters. It is tied to places and events and histories. With all of these felt details, life etches itself into memory and personality. It's difficult to imagine anything more nourishing to the soul.

PERSONALITY RESULT KO

HAHAHAHA!:)))))))

NATATAWA AKO SA RESULT KO TEH!

GHAAAD! :""">

NAHIYA NA LANG AKO TULOY! :))

ETO NA:

HUWAG KANG TATAWA AA! :))))

PROMISE?? :DD

OH. ayan na. HAHAHA! :""">

1.) Horse=family,  Pig=money, Tiger=pride, Sheep=love, Cow=career 

2.) Dog=love ko, Cat=hate ko, Rat=KILL TO DEATH, Coffee=YUMMY, Sea=COLD, DEEP 

3.) yellow= hazel, = will never forget

orange=rhoella, = consider as one of my true friend

red= francis, = i really love

white=valerie, = twin soul

green=alyka. = remmeber for the rest of my life4.) 5, Wednesday 

The Green March

 As I woke up, I adjusted the curtains to see the climate or weather, which is ̶ to be sure of what to bring. No one ever loves to be poured by the heavy rain or to have a heatstroke from the sun. The NSTP (National Service Training Program) as far as I know, it is a program that aims at enhancing consciousness and defence preparedness in the youth by developing the ethics of service and patriots. We are obliged to attend this GREEN MARCH, in my whole life, this is my first ever community service. All I could think about this green march is that we’ll clean the Quezon City Hall, plant some trees or something like the typical community service that the other schools performed. During the program proper, I was so pissed about the other sections. ‘Cause I can’t hear anything from Mr. Olaco’s instructions. All I know that is, we started walking around the circle. I wondered why we were walking in fact; we should be cleaning some grounds or doing something. I really wasn’t expecting that we will just walk around the circle. Anyway, after a minute my mood changed. While we were walking, we took a lot of pictures and our other blockmates were goofing around too, so I had fun. Plus, I learned from this green march that if you are a good Filipino citizen and could follow those simple rules knows how to listen and cooperate; I know that, we could have a brighter and better community. A good Filipino citizen is the one who plays an active and intelligent role as a member of the community. He is one who fulfils his duties and obligations to the government and society. He possesses the traits of respectfulness, courtesy and consideration for parents and elders and for others. He observes punctuality, promptness, and good moral conduct. Those statements above are the goals that the Green March walk is trying to foresee for us youths. Everything that is written here is what I gained from the walk.

KUYA PAOLO's WRITE UP! :)

The NSTP Orientation was held at the FEU Auditorium; Ms. Diana Ann Recinto was chosen to be the guest speaker. She explained the topic: Leadership and Social Responsibility.

As I expected in a lot of orientation that I’ve been through this will also be as boring as my past experiences. But in that moment, it changed. The topic wasn’t that boring at all and the speaker was good at delivering her speech or what she had to say.

What I’ve learned last week in the orientation was a simple definition of leadership. Leadership is the art of motivating a group of people to act towards achieving a common goal. This definition of leadership, I think—captures the leadership essentials of inspiration and preparation. Effective leadership is based upon ideas, but won't happen unless those ideas can be communicated to others in a way that engages them. Leadership is designed to provide an ongoing forum for academic researchers to exchange information, insights and knowledge on both theoretical development and empirical research on leadership.

The Leadership training and Social Responsibility is a step to enhance the qualities of a good leadership in me and in my team mates. It will improve my performance by increasing effective leadership skills and be ready to meet the difficult challenges of today’s economy and business world. Also, I can reach my potential through effective leadership skills training in areas like: crisis management, strategic planning, decision making and more. All leadership training seminars teach valuable insights, proven to work in a “real world” environment.

This orientation helped me realize that being a leader is a tough job. We are all leaders within ourselves but not everyone is given the skills that a leader should have. Through leadership training, it teaches you on how to interact with all kinds of people. We have to be able to reach out and touch people through our leadership skills. We need to inspire and to subtly influence them while taking into account their needs. I can also learn here the different traits that make a leader and whether they really do apply to all people. And a leader simply stands out in a crowd of followers.

watcha think? :)

Too much? :) - Joy 

A Summary of what I've learned in the Orientation. :)

During the NSTP Orientation held at the FEU Auditorium,Ms. Diana Ann Recinto was chosen to be the guest speaker. It was a good thing that she was the guest speaker that time, because at that moment, all of us were listening to her. There was never a dull moment. The presentation was all about leadership and social responsibility. She explained it very well and expressed what she wanted to express. I gained knowledge on how to improve my skills as a leader, to socialize with our members, and to handle the responsibilities that have given.

I have had my share of experiences with such types of leadership trainings and I could say that although most of what I’ve attended was presented in a boring manner, I nonetheless picked up bits and pieces of knowledge that helped improve my leadership skills. During the presentation of Ms. Recinto last week, I absorbed what she shared. I never thought that I could concentrate and sit in one place for such a long time because I expected that this orientation would be boring as well. Therefore, my point of view changed. She was very professional, especially in terms of her delivery.

The topic of LEADERSHIP has too often been customary, hackneyed, and overemphasized in seminars, trainings, conferences, and what-have-you as a source of motivation for supervisors, managers, and anybody involved with supervising and handling personnel. As what she has stated,LEADERSHIP is a quality that—although rare—is certainly a positive trait any individual would gladly appreciate having. Not everyone is born a leader or can practice to be so. However, as John C. Maxwellpointed out, “Leaders, untitled or otherwise, realize the extraordinary impact they can have on others and the world around them. They consciously choose to exercise their abilities, skills, and knowledge to help make a difference.”

All such exercises have enabled me to actively contribute towards the NSTP program. The NSTP program will grant me an opportunity to further develop a broader understanding of management or leadership and enhance my analytical skills. This will permit me to share experiences with others. It will also enhance my leadership traits and enable me to learn and develop my capabilities as a successful leader in the making. It will also improve my communication skills, which will make me wiser through the experiences of my group members. What I learn will help me improve my attitude and behaviour, which would be helpful in my leadership career. I am fully confident that NSTP program has the potential to help me overcome the challenge to bring an organizational culture of selflessness.

Leadership in the making. :)