Keeping Informed

https://aintwhatitseems.wordpress.com/2015/05/14/can-i-not-be/             As the world has been aware of the growing number of homosexuals, some have taken advanced measures to make the homosexuals feel that their gender option is never a hindrance for equal treatment while others still couldn’t accept the idea and try to bully the different physically, mentally and socially. In relation to this, I decided to make a bit of review of the story I had read back when I took my Philippine Literature class. The story is titled Geyluv by Honorio Bartolome.            The story of Geyluv by Honorio Bartolome talks about how a man romantically loving another man handles the dilemma of expressing his love around his prejudiced society. The character of Benjie is portrayed as an obvious homosexual who fears for commitment with a man because he is afraid of being used, afraid that people might use his homosexuality for selfish motives while Mike is considered to be a real man who has

            We all have heard the history of the discovery of the Philippines for the nth time starting from our elementary years and even on our college. Philippines was discovered by Ferdinand Magellan on March 16, 1521 as so our teachers would tell us. However, as I pondered along our discussion, I realized that Ferdinand Magellan was not really the first person who discovered the Philippines. In fact, there were already inhabitants on this country long before he had stepped foot on the country’s ground. How will I be able to discuss this historical fact to other students, Filipinos, or foreigners who may perhaps contradict the idea?             As a Philippine history student and as a Filipino, perhaps, the most effective way to thoroughly explain the so-called discovery of Magellan of the Philippines without any biases to any races is to efficiently reinstate the premise that history is an open question. We all know that history varies according to the perspective of the w

http://northboundasia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/eleksyon20161.jpg           Today is the day when I get to first exercise my right and responsibility for suffrage. It is an exhilarating feeling because through this I am taking part on the country’s vital decision making on who the leaders should be. With this election, the future of our country is shaped through the selection of the leaders who would either bring progress and beneficial change to this nation or destruction and disunity of this country.             I and my companions went as early as 8am to Gen. Licerio Geronimo Elementary School and as soon as we reached the place, I could see plenty of people distributing papers endorsing their candidates at the last minute. I did not bother to accept any of those papers since I know that these are considered as campaign activities which are prohibited by the COMELEC. Also, I do not want to add up to the irresponsible littering to the surroundings. We then went inside