Suicide is considered the second leading cause of death among 15-29 year olds globally. In fact, it accounted for 1.4% of all deaths worldwide, making it the 18th leading cause of death in 2016. In a world where people are always judged for their words and actions, where little emphasis is given to mental health concerns, […]
Oplan Balik Eskwela (OBE) 2019- Another school year awaits the Department of Education (DepEd) and its stakeholders. After the week-long Brigada Eskwela last May 20-24, the government is currently gearing for the opening of classes next Monday, June 3, 2019. The OBE or Oplan Balik Eskwela is an annual activity following the Brigada Eskwela, organized by […]
Landing their first job can be very challenging for millenial graduates who aspire to become the person they envisioned to be four years prior. Known for being ambitious, confident, and achievement-oriented, millenials may find it hard sometimes to look for a job which fits their outgoing personality and which gives them space for seeking new […]
Brigada Eskwela 2019 has finally started. The activity which is hosted by the Department of Education kicked off on May 20, 2019 with the theme, “Matatag na Bayan para sa Maunlad na Paaralan.” The nationwide activity will last until May 25. It intends to utilize the stakeholders’ efforts and time to prepare the facilities in […]
As of January 2019, there are around 124.2 million Filipinos with mobile subscriptions. About 76 million of them are internet savvy and active social media users. For device usage, around 89% of the adult populace are mobile phone (of any type) users, 65% are smartphone users, and 38% for laptop/desktop computer users. Also, the Philippines […]
May is considered the month of fiestas in Region 8, specifically in Leyte. The fiesta, while not a uniquely Filipino tradition, is one of the main cultural and religious events in the province. The word fiesta was borrowed from the Spanish fiesta, which means feast in English. The celebration is one of the major influences […]
Did you know that the first national elections in the Philippines was held on September 16, 1935? This was the fourth election since the enactment of the Tydings–McDuffie Act, a law that paved the way for a transitory government, as well as the first nationwide at-large election ever held in the Philippines. The two leading Nationalist […]
Nakapili o may napupusuan ka na ba sa mga Senatorial candidates para sa gaganapin na Eleksyon 2019 ngayong Lunes, Mayo 13? Kung wala pa, narito ang profile ng bawat kandidato. Suriing mabuti at iboto lamang ang mga karapat-dapat, kaibigan. Ang trabaho ng isang Senador ay hindi lang basta-basta. Sa kanila nakasalalay ang paggawa ng mga […]
Ningas-Kugon Ningas Kugon is one of the Filipinos’ negative cultural trait which means just exerting extra effort at the start, but quickly losing eagerness in the long run. This is one of the reasons why some of the things we started is left half-baked or unfinished. Crab Mentality Crab mentality is associated with Crabs inside […]