MY OPINION ABOUT K-12

The Philippine Government is trying to fully implement the K-12 Basic Education Program throughout all elementary and high schools in the Philippines. The K-12 Program aims to add two years to the present educational system.

This program is causing debates in our country now, because lots of people especially students and parents are against it. They are against the additional two years because they believe that it is hassle and time and money consuming. In exchange, the DepEd insists that it is necessary because the Philippines' educational system is seriously lagging behind other countries and it is the right time to catch up and improve the Filipino's quality of education.

In my opinion, I think that it is really right for schools to undergo the K-12 program. The Philippines is known for its strong and abundant labor force, with Filipino workers rendering jobs all over the world. But now, some countries and international organizations question the competencies of our people because of or outdated educational system. Also, other students can't keep up or compete with other students from outside the country because of same reason. Some of us are often miss-conceptualized or even discriminated because they think that we are not 'smart' or 'knowledgeable' enough compared to them.

People should think of this program positively, for it adds up to the quality of education that we can offer ourselves and to out future generations. The government should further support and encourage students and parents to participate in this program  and provide more educational assistance to those less-able families that are unable to send their children to school. After all, this is for the good of all the Filipino people, and we have to be welcome of changes that could make us and our country better.

--Tricia is a humble princess xx

'Anino- Up Dharma Down' Lyrics With English Translation

Pagod na ang mga labi kahit wala pang sinasabi

Puro minsan na lang, nakapako sa aking isipan

Tahan na, umiiyak ka na naman

Hindi ba't ikaw din ang papahid ng luhang yan

Hindi ka ba nag-sasawa sa tuwing titindig at titig sa salamin

Lahat ay nag-wakas, nakamtan ang kalayaan ko

Habang mayroon pang nalalabing lakas, nais kong malaman mo

Heto ako, sumpang hindi na uulit pa

Heto ako, handang-handang iwanan ka

Heto ako, mamumuhay ng mag-isa

Heto ako, ba't nariyan ka pa?

Ipagpaumanhin mo sana ang takbo ng isipan kong ito

Sadyang ganyan lang tal'ga, wala sa katwiran

Alam mo, tama na tapos na ang nakaraan

Hindi ito nararapat gawan ng paraan

Hindi ka ba naiinis sa tuwing ika'y sinisisi

Sa pag-ibig na kailan ma'y hindi na umusbong

Noon ay sinabik, ngunit ngayon ako'y nagbabalik

Dahil lamang sa nag-iisang saglit na silayan kang muli

Heto ako, nakatayo sa iyong harapan

Heto ako, handa na atang masaktan

Heto ako, 'di na mag-papapigil pa

Heto ako, nariyan ka pa ba?

Heto ako, dahil sa iyo'y gulong-gulo

Heto ako, sana'y paniwalaan mo

Heto ako, umaawit, litong-lito

Heto ako, unawain mo

Kailangan pa ba, kailangan kita

Nasaan ka na, nariyan ka pa baIka'y sumumpa, hindi mawawala ang iyong pag-sinta

Huwag mo, huwag mo akong iiwan

Patawad kung ikaw ay nasaktan

Shadow (Anino)- Up Dharma Down

English Translation

My lips are tired though not speaking anything

It always happen, all stuck in my mind

Calm down, you're crying again

Though you'll still be the one wiping that tears away

Aren't you tired of standing and looking at yourself in the mirror

Everything has ended, and I got freedom

While there still remains strength, I want you to know

Here I am, swearing it won't happen again

Here I am, so ready to leave you

Here I am, ready to live on my own

Here I am, why are you still there?

Pardon me for the course of my mind (emotions)

It's just like that, for without reason

You know it is done, the past has ended

We don't have to make amends of it anymore

Aren't you mad for being blamed

For the love that never lasted

That we wanted before, 
But now I'm back again

For just one chance to get a glimpse of you

Here I am, standing in front  of you

Here I am, somehow ready to get hurt 

Here I am, not able to hold this any longer

Here I am, are you still there?

Here I am, so messed up because of you

Here I am, hoping for you to believe

Here I am, singing, so confused

Here I am, try to understand

Is it needed?
I need you

Where are you? Are you still there?

You promised, your love will never fade away

Don't, don't ever leave me

Forgive me if you are hurt

Anino by Up Dharma Down is one of my favorite Filipino songs. For me, it describes a person that is confused of her emotions. She let go of her dear love, but made up her mind and want him back again. She promised herself to hold back her feelings, though her heart betrays her. She returns asking forgiveness for breaking up and hurting her love, realizing she wants him back again.

I translated the lyrics in English myself because I can't find a legit one on the internet. The song is in deep Tagalog, like all other beautiful songs of UDD. It catches my ears, for I can really relate my feelings to it *laughs and cries at the same time*.

If you wanna change, add, or remove something to the lyric translation, please feel free to comment :)

-Twieshaaaa ishh a pwinchessss (in baby language lol)

BULLIES, BULLIES EVERYWERE

Yo Prof! Yo classmates! Yo world!

Successfully, I am not late passing this time. Hahaha

If you never experienced bullying, then you're probably not a human. You must be a chair or a spoon or a thing that don't posses feelings. 

All of us have our own 'bully story'. It must have happened during our childhood, or in school, or online. Bullying can happen anytime and everywhere, no one of us is safe from it. Perhaps all of  us experienced being teased, played at, and called insulting names.

I ,myself, also experienced this. You know.. Being called, fat, big, too tall, weird, out of place, useless, etc. At first, it hurt me a lot. Of course right? Who would be happy being called by their imperfections. I am just proud of myself that I learned to be strong. Since when I was little, I was not the kind of little girl that will just cry in the corner after being bullied, I always stand up and confront my bullies in the nicest and friendlies way that I can. I accept my flaws easily without being hurt a lot. We all  have flaws, and God made flaws for us to be unique, to be unlike other people. I look at my imperfections as an advantage, not a disadvantage. So what if I'm big, tall, or fat? You are not like me. I am unique. Short people wanna be tall, thin people wanna gain weight. I also have my advantages, like learning how to cook, knowing lots of things and being informative, I can sing and dance a little, I know how to play some sports, and I don't have any physical disabilities. 

God gave us distinct characters and abilities. Those bullies? Duh, don't mind them. But if they really bug you then you can stand for your rights. Fight for yourself! Report them to the right authorities! Don't let them hold you down! Make them your inspiration to succeed! You will surely get through them if you remain strong and positive. 

Hanggang sa muli! Paalam! (Until next time! Goodbye!)

- Tricia is a princess <3