Way back 18 years ago, the people of Passi City were suffering from water scarcity despite having a water district. But in 1997, the city found another way to get enough water for its people. Due to the city’s good location, the government constructed deep wells that supplies water for almost all the barangays in the city. In 2008, however, typhoon “Frank” hit Iloilo and brought massive flooding. Passi City was not spared. All of Passi City’s 11 deep wells – the sources of water that the city government had been supplying its people – were damaged.
A private group helped the city to shift it’s water source to jalaur river. But because some barangays are way far from the main city, many passinhons still depends on well waters for cleaning, bathing and even drinking. Everything changed when an incident happens, a family was infected by some illness and they suspected that the well waters is responsible for it. After they tested it, the found some bacterias like E. coli present on the water.
Brgy. Tubod Well Water positive in E. Coli
Many wells were closed and it caused the same problem that happens 18 years ago. The negative impact of closing the wells is crystal clear. It is undeniable that we need them, but first it needed us. We have to start rehabilitate our water wells. Now, I created this project that aim to create online programs that could help the city’s people get enough water. I also wanted to spread information and awareness that could help them get knowledge in their well’s condition. My project wanted to create blog that promote deep well rehabilitation by the means of voluntary do days. I also wanted to create infographics that gives some tips to maintain water especially well water’s cleanliness.
This also aims to reach the government so they can help us with our intentions. I will start promoting right after I uploaded it on the website. With the help of all of us, we can even exceed to the current status of our water. I will be using free website service by WordPress. Any questions regarding this project can be send by email to: edmarvillareal869@gmail.com
As a student of Passi National highschool, we should find a way to help improve the quality of the school. And one problem that I think affects most students is the fact that learning is so boring. Learning facts and lessons we need in future is fun. However, if we only imagine things like this, learning can get so unenjoyable. We need a learning system that can change things like these and help the students develop their skills. For me, the best way to make it happen is for the school to engage in project-based learning.
Instead of short-term memorization strategies, project-based learning provides an opportunity for students to engage deeply with the target content, bringing about a focus on long-term retention. PBL also improves student attitudes toward education, thanks to its ability to keep students engaged.
A growing body of research supports the use of PBL. Schools where PBL is practiced find a decline in absenteeism, an increase in cooperative learning skills, and improvement in student achievement. When technology is used to promote critical thinking and communication, these benefits are enhanced.
Words are so powerful. Words especially filipino terms are so beautiful, its like melody on ears of every Filipino. They can give you directions, happiness, thrill, information, etc. But these feelings and sensations can only be acquired when you understood the term that has been spoken. Well if you’re a Filipino, there is no way that you cannot understood a term that has been said at your own language. We do know english words because its our second language so understanding and creating idea of a filipino term is just a piece of cake to all Filipinos, or is it?
Sometimes filipino terms isn’t so familiar to us. Below are some examples of filipino terms that are rarely used. Leave a comment on how many of these terms you are familiar with on the comment section below.
Filipino word: Salipawpaw
English translation: Airplane
Definition: a powered heavier-than-air aircraft with fixed wings from which it derives most of its lift.
Sentence example: Sumakay kami sa salipawpaw upang makapunta sa Cambodia.
Filipino word: Awanggan
English translation: Infinity
Definition: the quality of being infinite; unlimited extent of time, space, or quantity : BOUNDLESSNESS.
Sentence example: Ang kapangyarihan ng diyos ay awanggan.
Filipino word: Anluwage
English translation: Carpenter
Definition: a worker who builds or repairs wooden structures or their structural parts.
Sentence example: Inayos ng anluwage ang aming kusina.
Filipino word: Gaptol
English translation: Switch
Definition: a device for making, breaking, or changing the connections in an electrical circuit.
Sentence example: Balak kong patayin ang ilaw ngunit di ko makita kung saan ang gaptol nito.
Filipino word: Pangaso
English translation: Toothbrush
Definition: a brush for cleaning the teeth
Sentence example: Nakalimutan ko kung saan ko inilagay ang aking pangaso.
Filipino word: Sipnayan
English translation: Mathematics
Definition: the science of numbers and their operations, interrelations, combinations, generalizations, and abstractions and of space configurations and their structure, measurement, transformations, and generalizations
Sentence example: Nahihirapan akong sagutan ang mga pagsubok sa sipnayan.
Filipino word: Hatinig
English translation: Telephone
Definition: an instrument for reproducing sounds at a distance specifically : one in which sound is converted into electrical impulses for transmission (as by wire or radio waves)
Sentence example: Kinausap ko ang aking ina sa hatinig bago ako matulog.
Filipino word: Sulatroniko
English translation: E-mail
Definition: messages sent and received electronically through an e-mail system
Sentence example: Nag-pasa kami ng aralin gamit ang sulatroniko.
Filipino word: Paraluman
English translation: Compass
Definition: a device for determining directions by means of a magnetic needle or group of needles turning freely on a pivot and pointing to the magnetic north
Sentence example: Nakita ko ang lumang paraluman ng aking lolo sa may kabinet.
Filipino word: Balintataw
English translation: Pupil (part of the eye)
Definition: the contractile aperture in the iris of the eye
Sentence example: May pumasok na insekto sa aking balintataw.
So how many terms did you recognized? If you recognized 5 or more terms, great job. If you got less than five, congratulations also. It isn’t about knowing, it is about respecting and loving it. Our world is constantly evolving and it is the same with our language. Filipino terms is indeed changing and we add new terms more often, but we should always learn how to take care of the terms that our ancestors “napangilakan” or in other words “collected”.
Are you a fan of Sci-Fi movies? Do you want to make some super cool machines like the one that Tony Stark build, or invent a car without wheels? If you want to build this things on future, then you can start by learning things about it. Lucky for you because STEM strand can teach you everything about these things.
STEM is a curriculum based on the idea of educating students in four specific disciplines — science, technology, engineering and mathematics — in an interdisciplinary and applied approach. Rather than teach the four disciplines as separate and discrete subjects, STEM integrates them into a cohesive learning paradigm based on real-world applications.
The difference of the STEM curriculum with the other strands and tracks is the focus on advanced concepts and topics.
Under the track, you can become a pilot, an architect, an astrophysicist, a biologist, a chemist, an engineer, a dentist, a nutritionist, a nurse, a doctor, and a lot more. Those who are also interested in Marine Engineering should take this track.
STEM will offer you a subject on Earth Science that would discuss continental drift, index fossils, and renewable energy. This program would also help you identify areas that vulnerable to disasters, interpret hazard maps, and learn the proper use of hydrometereological tools.
●Pre-Calculus and Basic Calculus
Take out your calculators and get a piece of paper. This should be your starter pack for your Pre-Calculus and Basic Calculus classes. These are all essential once you take your bachelor course on Mathematics or Engineering.
●Physics
Physics classes will explain the various phenomenons that are happening around us. You can also try magic tricks of kinematics, momentum, impulse, and a lot more. Also take into account the various thermodynamic concepts, oscillations, gravity among others.
Educational institutions in the Philippines are gradually recognising the relevance of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education in supporting innovation and driving future economic growth. In a bid to increase the number of graduates who enrol in science and mathematics-related courses at the tertiary level, the K-12 programme now provides senior high school students with an option to pursue STEM-related fields through the academic track. To this end, significant activity is under way to boost student engagement in these subjects, and teacher quality.
CHALLENGES
Data from World Economic Forum shows that the quality of mathematics and science education in the Philippines ranks among the lowest regionally, resulting in relatively low numbers of STEM graduates. Of the 645,973 university graduates in 2016, 76,423, or 12%, obtained a degree in engineering, 6828 (1%) were science graduates and 2736 (0.4%) were mathematics graduates. Of those that do pursue a science and technology degree, they either stay in metropolitan areas – with the majority (34%) concentrated in Metro Manila and the surrounding regions of Calabarzon (25%) and Central Luzon (7%) – or move abroad to pursue opportunities.
What jobs can you take after SHS?
By the end of 2018, 2.4 million STEM jobs were projected to go unfilled. While we are still waiting on updated figures for 2020 and beyond, the statement is still powerful. For your inspo, here are STEM fields you can take along with examples of amazing individuals and organizations who have used their studies to help the Philippines. Maybe someday, you too can save the world with a brilliant idea!
Here are some careers you can take after graduating:
● Engineering
There is a demand for engineers not only abroad but in the Philippines also. … Contrary to popular belief, engineers are not only needed in construction industries. Tan said that because of the Philippines’ growing economy, a lot of fields and industries are opening up to graduates of engineering. A person working in Engineering in Philippines typically earns around 37,600 PHP per month. Salaries range from 11,900 PHP (lowest average) to 79,600 PHP (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher). This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits.There is a demand for engineers not only abroad but in the Philippines also. … Contrary to popular belief, engineers are not only needed in construction industries. Tan said that because of the Philippines’ growing economy, a lot of fields and industries are opening up to graduates of engineering. A person working in Engineering in Philippines typically earns around 37,600 PHP per month. Salaries range from 11,900 PHP (lowest average) to 79,600 PHP (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher). This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits.
Healthcare is an essential part of life. Patients need proper care from compassionate people, and healthcare providers need to find the right people to fill those positions.
As people get older, their healthcare needs often increase. This creates a higher demand for all kinds of health-related services. That’s why healthcare is a field with so many career opportunities.
Computer Information Science (CIS) is a quickly-growing field which covers a wide range of topics, including those traditionally covered in Information Technology (IT) and Computer Science (CS). If you enjoy working with computers, designing programs and applications, or working with evolving technologies such as digital forensics, IT security, cybercrime, or multimedia design, then a career in Computer Information Science may be right for you! In this article, we will discuss the differences between computer information systems, computer science and information technology and how you can become a CIS major to begin your professional journey into this field.
STEM can offer us more higher kind of learnings. All we have to do is to take a step on it. And the first step is by enrolling to STEM. Let’s go, let us all learn and have a brighter future!
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