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dengue Mosquitoes bite back in alarming
Philippine Dengue epidemic
Rose Ann Malabo
As of August 7, 2019, the Department of Because of this, the DOH, in cooperation
Health (DOH) and the National Disaster with the LGUs, schools and communities
Risk Reduction and Management encourages the public to do Sabayang
Council (NDRRMC) declared a national 4 o’clock Habit para dengue get out to
epidemic. alleviate the increase of victims from this
This is because of the increase in dengue deadly disease.
cases within various regions throughout Enhanced 4-S campaign stands for
the Philippines, namely: Region VI Search and destroy mosquito-breeding
(Western Visayas) with 23,330, the sites, secure Self-protection measures
highest number of cases recorded this like wearing long pants and long
year; Region IV-A (CALABARZON) sleeved shirts and daily use of mosquito
with 16,515; Region IX (Zamboanga repellent, Seek early consultation, and
Peninsula) with 12,317; Region X Support fogging/spraying.
(Northern Mindanao) with 11,455, and; Dengue is commonly transmitted WILL THE NEW TELCOMM BE FAST ENOUGH?
Region XII (SOCCSKSARGEN) with through a bite of dengue-infected Niña Q. Bascuña
11,083 cases. Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus Welcomed by the Malacañang on Thursday, November 8, 2018, Mislatel Consortium, now
Since August 6, 146,062 cases of the mosquitoes. These mosquitoes can known as Dito Telecommunications, was hailed as the provisional third telecommunications
abovementioned disease have been lay eggs in any space or container company alongside Globe Telecommunications and PLDT.
listed, which can be seen as 98% that holds clear and stagnant water, “People have long waited for a reliable, efficient and inexpensive telecommunications service.
increase compared to last year’s cases. and usually bite between 2 hours after The President’s strong political will has laid the foundation for its realization,” said Presidential
Spokesperson Salvador Panelo.
Photo by Glenn Lawrence Tejada
The death toll had also been at 622. sunrise and 2 hours before sunset. Even the President is already fed up with the poor services offered by PLDT Inc. and Globe
Nine programs set for PACUCOA Accreditation, He became the very best.
Telecom. But still, certain qualifications of the provisional winner are being questioned, causing
the delay of the availability of the third telco in the market.
Accountancy program put into consideration
Moreover, Dennis Uy, owner of the telco, also stated in an interview on Rappler that he does
Sirlevi Medollar not know anything about running a telecommunications company, although he stated that he
Rose Ann Malabo A year’s amount of hard work and dedication Ash Ketchum. Yes, the Ash Ketchum is now was willing to learn, as such is inevitable in a businessman’s life.
a Pokémon Master. Feeling old yet? Being one of the developing countries, it is important for citizens to experience and enjoy
According to Mr. Ralph R. Laviña, Quality Assurance Officer of the newly established After 22 years, 1078 episodes, 22 films Ash came home with first place in the Alola quality telecommunication services, whichever the company may be.
Corporate Development Office, Laguna College of Business and Arts had submitted region Pokémon league. As we can all remember his road to becoming a Pokémon Ranging from students’ needs in research up to industries needing stable internet connections
nine compliance reports for Accreditation Levels 1 and 2 last February 2, for 2018. Master had its near misses. He lost in the top 16 in the Kanto league when Charizard as well as reliable communication networks to reach potential customers and investors,
The programs which submitted compliance for level 1 are as follows: BS Education, BS refused to battle. He reached the top 8 in the Johto league. Top 4 in Sinnoh. And top 8 everyone deserves to acquire what they paid for.
Elementary Education, Master of Arts in Education, Master in Business Administration again in Unova then lastly losing in the finals of Kalos before coming on top in the Alola However, at this rate, did we really deserve what we paid for?
and Master in Management. For Level 2, BS Psychology, BS Business Administration, region. Ash defeated all challengers in the Alola region In our country, telecommunication companies offered 3 Mbps or 5 Mbps, attributing a high
Elementary and High school programs submitted compliance reports accordingly. to become the Big Kahuna of the tropical island chain. price for its network speed.
It is expected that upon the approval of accreditation levels 1 and 2 in the abovementioned The question still remains, do the consumers experience the full extent of their services or was
He didn’t even rely on Pikachu. Both him and runner- that all sweet talk?
programs, continuous quality education, as well as high-quality service for the students up Gladion used Lycanrocs, so in the end, this all came
would be provided for. Some of us pay thousands of pesos just to enjoy unlimited surfing. Compared to what other
down to training. telcos in other countries offered, it would only cost them a penny or two for that same internet
In relation, the Accountancy program has been under review for future PACUCOA Ash gave us something to remember and a
accreditation. It would be held until future notice, especially with the recent plummeting of speed. Imagine having that kind of internet connection in schools and government offices;
pretty good lesson in life that it is important to lose. because of that technology, it can lead to the betterment of knowledge usage and acquisition,
the passing rate due to the recent addition of the TRAIN Law. Because that’s how real life works. Life gives you leading to economic growth.
In order to acquire approval of the accreditation, a school must submit a letter to PACUCOA bumps and bruises before you come on top; What happened? Why do we still experience poor connections? Slow downloading speed?
regarding its intent to achieve accreditation. Afterward, a self-survey instrument would be Failures and near misses to achieve something Geographically speaking, there is a wide need for a more extended transportation and
filled up. you really want. The journey, the experience, communication scope in our country. This can be presumed as one of the primary reasons
Succeeding its submission, a preliminary visit would be held. This visit would prepare the and the comradery are the best things you can why we have this kind of internet connection.
school for the formal visit to gain Level 1 accreditation. cherish in life. That’s why he became the very Telecommunication companies can’t simply build a cell tower without due process and
A compliance report would then be made and submitted to see rooms for improvement, best like no one ever was. government permits. Also, there are numerous taxes and charges that those telcos need to
then the school may wait for its approval or dismissal for the program accreditation. comply with. cont. on page 4
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Alice 4 harsh facts aboutLife
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Into the mind of
WILL THE NEW TELCOMM BE FAST ENOUGH?
Schools like Laguna College of Business and Arts always experience a slow internet
connection even the students are paying miscellaneous fees to use the service. It can be the best and the worst you’ve had, in just a blink of an eye.
But with this dilemma, many students have drawbacks in compliance with the requirements for towards the road to Wonderland It has tons of truths that will surely stab you in the heart and slap
you in the face, making you think why it wasn’t taught to you earlier.
their respective subjects. Repositories of knowledge like digital libraries and archives cannot Have you experienced that you are as tiny as an ant or you feel that the walls have eyes? How Sadly, we wish there are manuals and user’s guide to life.
be used fully because there is no, or barely sustainable internet connection to access these. about seeing creatures or shapes that aren’t seen by others? Do you sometimes hallucinate and You may take note, on a distance, these five facts which may bring a
We all know that not all of us can afford to pay for a good internet connection. This is why, in see inanimate objects come to life? Do objects or animals talk back to you? All of us know about hard pang to your heart.
the introduction of the third telco in the country, it sparked hope for a better internet connection: the story of a young girl who fell (asleep) into a bunny hole that led to a place of peculiarities and You should not always rely on your friends. They
better quality services, and eventually, technological progress for our country. We now all hope wonderful creatures. say, no man is an island, and no man stands alone. It has
for the best. Yes, you got it right: Alice in Wonderland which was originally titled as, “Adventures of Alice in been scientifically proven that humans are made, and are
Wonderland.” It was a novel written by a mathematician named Lewis Carroll, which is known as designed to function with others.
WHY NOT HERSTORY? Charles Lutwidge Dodgson in real life.
“Drink me” potions or “eat me’ pastries are just some of the things present in Wonderland.
However, you should still remember your limits when it
comes to dependence. Laying your shoulder on someone
Daniel Visaya you knew and trust for quite some time when you’re feeling
Caterpillar that smokes atop a mushroom, a cat who magically vanishes in and out of thin air, a blue is alright, but leaning on them as if they were a wall
Women have depended on the norms set by means of sexism and sexual objectification to bunny that is always in a hurry, creatures led by a guy known as the Mad Hatter through a tea party every time you meet an inconvenience? Please, no.
society since the existence of time usually set dignify men’s superiority. in the middle of the woods and the Queen of Hearts along with her odd servants and colleagues: It’s not that having friends can be bad. Sure, those who help
them as housewives and mothers. We do not exist to be men’s accessories. those were some of the weird things that we’ve watched from the movie or read from the book. you and stand up for you assures you that you are a good person, and in a way, deserving of
Unfortunately, history regarded women as It is accounted in many cultures that women You don’t need to be Alice, and you don’t need to jump in a bunny hole to feel this sort of magic. accompaniment. But, you should always keep in mind that you are a separate person than
the weaker vessels: a sex symbol in the case are emotionally manipulated into taking However, experiencing Alice’s perception would not be the best way to enjoy wonderland, as the your social group. Set limits as to where you follow them, whether it may be trends or through
relationships. Always set boundaries and assert to do the right thing, even if you’re opposing
of Cleopatra VII, who is actually a powerful pride of social loophole designated to pastries come with a heavy price. Individuals who experience these could be positive of Todd’s those who are dear to you.
leader, a misguided peasant girl by the person women particularly “housewifitization”. Even Syndrome, which is most certainly not a made-up disease. Love, do not forget the fact that your friends cannot force you or convince you to believe or
of Joan of Arc who led France into victory, the division of labor assigned to women Also known as as explained by Medical Bag, it is a type of mental disorder that usually targets do something that is uncomfortable for you. If you’re used to your friends telling you what to
Isabella of France who identifies herself as particularly domestic work within the family children. It was discovered by Dr. John Todd in 1955 and affects how a person sees and feels, with wear, who to date and what to do, get yourself a life vest and save yourself.
a she-wolf that sparked a royal dilemma, is highly compelled. Housewives in the rural sensations that resemble zooming in and out of the world, particularly referred to as micropsia and Friendship can get the best out of us, but you must always be wary of when it can get the
macropsia, respectively. worse out of you.
and most importantly, Melchora Aquino who community of Kapu in the Southern Indian There is strength in walking away. Don’t force yourself to stay when there is no reason not
did not let her age hinder from contributing state of Andhra Pradesh engage in the local Not only does it make a person feel smaller or bigger, but it may also impair the passage of time as
well as how a person views him/her/themselves. to go and walk away.
something significant in the revolution against business of lacemaking (crochet or gantsilyo). We all know about martyrs, and how their undying, unshaken love tends to win love stories
These primarily were the symptoms of the syndrome. This usually affects children of young age
the Spaniards. These women are confined in their houses to then the symptoms gradually disappear as they grow old. But not all children experience this
its charm.
Tons of social paradigms limit women on propagate the housewife ideology of “woman If it hurts you, more than it makes you happy; if it makes you cry more than it makes you
throughout their childhood. Some experts say that this may happen when a migraine or severe giddy, it’s usually best to cross the bridge and don’t look back again.
how and what they should be, and they are sitting in the house.” These women assume headache occurs. This can also be hereditary. This pattern is also triggered by other illnesses i.e. Keep in mind that this is the real world. You don’t get extra lives, you don’t get power-ups,
oftentimes dubbed as emotional and weak the role of the breadwinner because men are tumor, schizophrenia, depression, amnesia, migraines and abuse of drug intakes. and they’re certainly is no wishing dust that can get you back to time.
individuals. either jobless, or have lost their agricultural As of today, there is no cure for this illness. The only thing doctors could do is recommend There is nothing wrong with walking away from toxicity. And no, it doesn’t only apply to
Furthermore, they are taught to regard lands. medications for maintenance, which also includes dietary restrictions and rest. The disorder itself is relationships. There are toxic friends, situations, or even people, which can eventually, make
marriage as the highest form of achievement We should not dumb down women into lowly not fatal, but its root or cause needs close attention. Up to now, psychiatrists aren’t certain why these a whole life toxic.
as well as to romanticize abusive traits of sexual labor. unusual changes in perception occur, although, scientifically speaking, it has something to do with Walking away does not signify that you are weak. Once there are events that try to destroy
your beliefs and morals, honey, please take care of yourself and move on.
men, and accept the fact that men are entitled Moreover, let us acknowledge our queer, unusual electric activity in the brain.
Learn to be kind to yourself. Be careful with how much you push yourself to be the best
to be on top. The society demands women lesbian, bisexual and transwomen sisters, Patients with Alice in Wonderland Syndrome can often experience version of yourself, or even if you push yourself to survive this life.
to adhere to certain gender roles to sustain which are also being held in contempt and paranoia as a result of disturbances in sound perception. This It’s okay for you not to love yourself. It’s okay for you to hate yourself for not being good
the existence of patriarchy— a system of disgust for being who they really are. No one can include amplification of soft sounds or misinterpretation enough, or productive enough, or even barely enough to meet standards set for you. What’s
asserting dominance and traditionalist shall invalidate their struggle, as they are of common sounds. not okay is you taking too much on yourself with your flaws and shortcomings. Honey, you
framework that men established. women too, and should not be defined by An account provided by 17-year-old and described it as: “ … are not your failures, insecurities and your scars. You are the person who acknowledges that
As a result, women are forced to suffer the their genitalia nor by the pronouns they use quite suddenly, objects appear small and distant or large and you are more than what people expect. You are more than that. Do not anchor yourself to
close. I feel as if I am getting shorter and smaller [shrinking] what other people say you should be.
consequences based on the conditional to comfortably identify themselves. They are Instead, focus and learn how to love yourself for what makes you a wonderful person: a
standards that men set. valid, and they are women. Their struggles and also the sizes of the persons are not longer than my index
finger. Sometimes I see the blinds in the windows or the person who touches other people’s lives in a peculiar yet enticing way.
It is not justifiable that women are controlled coincide with cishet women, and we must not No one can love themselves that easily. But, that doesn’t signify that we cannot learn how
television getting up and down, or my leg or arm is swinging.
by men because being born with a vagina alienate them. I may hear the voices of people quite loud and close or faint
to be kinder to ourselves. Once we learn to make ourselves grow at our pace and at our own
does not come with an instruction manual. Keep in mind that women, however or terms, it is the time we will learn to love ourselves.
and far. Occasionally, I experience attacks of migraines and Relish the things that make you happy. Don’t forget what makes you happy. Always keep
This is the reason why women need whatever they identify themselves, are headaches associated with eye redness, flashes of lights and
feminism. And no, the need is not overrated, worth so much more than that. They should in touch with your passion. If you are in a business-related course even if you like arts, don’t
a feeling of giddiness. I am always conscious of the intangible hesitate to engage in activities that nurture your hobbies. If you would like to relate to the
nor unnecessary. Women need to know what be allowed to accept that asking for respect changes in myself and my environment.” masses, go and join National Democratic Mass Organizations!
they are capable of achieving abilities without and equality is something they should not be This is a rare condition. It is harmless at first, but if disregarded, Do not just stick yourself with activities related to your course; grow and explore other fields.
the suppsedly necessary help of men. deprived of. After all, it is a human right. it could lead to incidents that would drastically affect the life of a The resiliency and versatility you will get along the way would help you in the long run.
The world enforces a culture promoting Women who are well-behaved do not make person. This is not something that we see every day. However, even As we go along in life, let us not forget that it would tend to drain us out with these harsh
misogyny— violence against women. history; only ambitious, competent, and if we are not in Wonderland, it won’t hurt to think that knowledge facts. However, keep in mind that life is blissful when you make the most out of the journey
and the lessons you had along the way. You are how you define yourself, and what you make
Females are oppressed for their gender by powerful women make their mark. about this may be more serious than what we thought. out of the odds you meet.
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