Something to think about. . .

Think.

Look back.

What have we done?

We have thousands of friends in Friendster, Facebook, Multiply

but to our needy neighbors, do we have a reply?

We are strained with our Cafeworld’s own cafe

but when was the last time we prepared a meal for our family?

We have developed nice and complex Farmville farms

but in planting trees, herbs, shrubs, do we lend an arm?

We have seen much websites, the web has to offer

but our textbooks, have we even lift the cover?

We have mastered almost all the games online

but when was the last time we have played under the sun?

Videos flash with just one click

but have we seen real sights, so mild and meek?

We are all delighted to hear the latest music in the net

but when was the last time we played an instrument?

Our Yahoo! Messengers are always open

but our minds are close when it comes to helping.

We have e-mail accounts which are overflowing

but we have little knowledge on Scripture’s saying.

We can always buy the latest available program

but in giving, we may not spare a gram

We have voted on various online surveys

but on immediate issues, do we really care?

We have learned about other people here and there

but in dealing with our own, are we really prepared?

We are living in a world, extended beyond

Extraordinary feats were achieved, but where is the real reward?

We can do more in less expense but are we really that blessed

Think.

Look back.

Reflect on yourself.

Are we the masters or are we the captives?

ANSWERED PRAYER: iSchool ComLab, now functional

The long wait is over!

Students may not aspire renting computers outside the campus anymore , as LNCHS’s iSchools Computer Laboratory opened its doors to students and teachers alike for academic purposes.

Also known as the iSchools Community eCenter, this facility located at the second floor of Enverga Building, caters to the needs for ICT integration in classroom learning. It answers to the growing demand for free computer and internet access within the school, in order to strengthen and expand learning, as far as education is concerned.

The facility is equipped with 20 personal computers plus one server, loaded with the Linux operating system including EdUbuntu, OpenOffice, Mozilla Firefox and others. Each unit is also connected to the internet. Additional features include an LCD projector, a multifunctional printer and two airconditioning units. A laboratory assistant, Ms. Liberty Langcaon, is also there to offer help. this project is under the supervision of Mr. Reynald M. Cacho, iSchools Laboratory Manager.

This laboratory was given by the Commission on Information and Communication Technology in cooperation with its partners, Benguet State University and Cavite State University. It is a part of the Human Capital Development Group’s iSchools project provided to 320 public high schools within the country.

Aside from the physical facilities, CICT-HCDG also sustained ICT skills of its recepients through various trainings including the Computer and Internet Literacy Course, Web Development, Library Management, Technical Training and Camp Blog.

Survey Says

Doing God’s Business

One of our activities in our English class is to interview a person and find out more about his/her occupation. My partner, Maxine Rosegold Averion and I decided to interview our local parochial vicar, Rev. Fr. Enrico Barretto. Here are the things we can say about the interview submitted to our teacher as an output:

It is common for us to see them within our community. They can be seen inside churches or even in far-flung areas, celebrating the Eucharist, preaching the Word and administering Sacraments. Outside its dominions, they can play different roles – being an older brother for the youth, as the voice of their community and as pastors of the flock entrusted to them. we may also say that we can understand their vocation very well. however, our common perceptions may be shattered once we are given the chance to know them better.

It was an eye-opening experience for me to interview a priest like Rev. Fr. Enrico Barretto, the youngest among the clergy of the Diocese of Gumaca. During our interview, he shared some important insights on the real essence of priesthood amidst misconceptions nowadays. Being a priest is not about doing a particular job but it involves around a calling, with divine attributes, hidden within it. To become a priest is to serve others, and not the other way around, even without compensation for what thay have done. To become a priest is to offer one’s self. To become a priest is a sacrifice.

It was just fitting that we have interviewed a priest as we celebrate the Year of the Priest (Source:http://fatherchecksblog.blogspot.com/2009/07/year-of-priest-resources.html)

Here is what Maxine has to say:

“Many are called but few are chosen” (Matthew 22:14). Other says that it is the motto of the seminarians.
As I listen in our interview, I learn that being a priest is not a work its a service, and God’s business; its not a job it’s a vocation. Priest dedication is very different from the professional jobs. I am not planning nor thinking if I will go on the same path in the future. Because my patience cannot be long as them, also their dedication in giving their service on people being open to all. I am not that kind of heroic person. From the start that they undergo their training in seminary, they are a hero, and I am saluting in that career that they have chosen.

In the other way my goals and works changed. As I’ve heard him saying that he offers his life for giving the service to others is a very difficult thing, but as he/they choose the vocation I am very inspired, and all of my dreams, goals turn into trash. My goal is only for my own good, and I felt very sorry. I realize that I am selfish and I need to change my future.
I see myself as a good person, sharing myself to others and sharing the word of God.

Here are some pictures taken during the interview:

An Essay on this year’s Nutrition Month theme

This is the essay that I have written as an entry to the local Nuttrition Month Celebration in our school and our municipality in line with the theme: “Wastong Nutrisyon Kailangan, Lifestyle Diseases Iwasan”

“Ingat!” Ito ang salitang palasak na nating naririnig mula sa mga taong sa ati’y nagmamalasakit. Mag-ingat! Ngunit saan? Saan nga ba tayo dapat mag-ingat? Sadyang nakababahala sa ngayon ang iba’t ibang sakit na nagdudulot ng masasamang epekto. Naririyan ang banta ng influenza A(H1N1), ng dengue, tuberculosis at marami pang iba – mga nakakahawang sakit na unti-unting umaapekto sa bawat mamamayan at kumikitil ng buhay. Nararapat lamang na pagtuunan ang mga ito ng karampatang pansin sapagkat nagsisilbi ang mga itong hadlang sa pagtatamo ng malusog na pangangatawan. Sa kabila ng lahat ng ito, hindi ba’t mas nararapat na pagtunan ng pansin ang mga karamdamang noon pa ma’y mas malalaking banta na? Ito ang mga karamdamang hindi naman nakakahawa, bunga ng kapabayaan ng tao patungkol sa nutrisyon. Ito ang tinatawag na lifestyle diseases.

Lifestyle diseases…. Tila bago pa lamang ang mga salitang ito sa ating pandinig ngunit ang mga ito ay matagal nang pangunahing dahilan ng pagkamatay ng maraming tao. Lifestyle diseases ang tawag sa mga sakit na non-communicable. Tinatawag din itong behavioral diseases sa kadahilanang ito’y may kaugnayan kung paaano tayo namumuhay. Kinabibilangan ang lifestyle diseases ng cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes mellitus, malignant neoplasms at chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases. Karaniwang dulot ito ng paninigarilyo, sobrang pag-iinom, kakulangan sa ehersisyo, stress, malnutrisyon at sobrang matatamis, maaalat at malalangis na pagkain. Maaari ring dulot ito ng masamang kapaligiran mula sa pagkabata hanggang sa pagtanda. Sadyang nakaaalarma ang mga sakit na ito dahil ang simpleng lifestyle disease ay maaaring humantong sa chronic diseases. Sinasabi ngang halos 60% ng mga pagkamatay ay dahil sa mga sakit na ito.

Nakakatakot. Nakababahala. Kagimbal-gimbal ang masasamang naidudulot nito. Gayunpaman, mayroon pang pag-asang sumisilay upang masulusyunan ang pagkalat ng lifestyle diseases. Wastong Nutrisyon ang magsisilbing pangunahing pananggalang natin upang ito’y maiwasan .Unang-una, ating siguruhinna balanse ang ating kinakain na dapat ay binubuo ng carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins at minerals. Mahalaga rin na bantayan at iwasan ang mga pagkaing mataas sa langis, asin at asukal. Iwasan na natin ang mga taba at langis sa halip ay tangkilikin ang mga pagkaing sagana sa unsaturated fat. Iwasan din ang maramihang paggamit ng asin, toyo, monosodium glutamate (MSG) at iba pa, bagkus ay gumamit na lamang ng mga natural na pampalasa. Dagdagan naman natin ang pagkunsumo sa mga prutas at gulay na nagtataglay ng sustansya at phytochemicals na nagpapababa ng blood pressure at panlaban sa cancer at cardiovascular diseases. Itigil na rin natin ang masasamang bisyo tulad ng alak at sigarilyo na nagpapalala pa sa mga lifestyle diseases. Sa pamamagitan ng mga simpleng pamamaraan na ito, sa tulong ng pag-eehersisyo at kaaya-ayang kapaligiran, matatamo natin ang malusog na pangagatawan na malayo sa banta ng lifestyle diseases.

Sa huli, nasa ating mga kamay ang pagpili n gating ikabubuti o ikasasama. Tayo mismo ang dahilan at tayo ang magiging solusyon. Kaya simulan nating labanan ang lifestyle diseases. Simulan natin sa ating sarili. Simulan natin sa wastong nutrisyon.

Here are some of the pictures taken during the month long celebration: