In
the Heart of the Forest
In a
garden filled with tulips and wild flowers, Analyn is blissfully playing with
Toodles, her dog while her parents are busily preparing their merienda for the
afternoon. It is a one peaceful afternoon where the Clarke family decided to
have a picnic in their garden. She saw her mother smiling at her and signaling
for her to come near them when suddenly there was a fire surrounding them
everywhere. It then dawned onto her that their neighbors had attacked their
home thinking that they were witches or a part of a cult. In fact, their family
isn’t really an ordinary one. Their parents studied and learned magic crafts
and alchemy which they also tried to teach her. And now they were about to pay
the price for it. She was screaming loudly and was asking for help as she saw
her parents die in front of her. She was already crying and sweating heavily
when she bolted up and was awakened by her dog. And by that, she knew that she
had another vision of their upcoming death. Since she was very little, she
already has this gift of perceiving the future. And now that their lives are at
stake, she has to move fast and leave this place as early as possible.
Hurriedly, she packed her clothes including her parents’
stuff. When she was ready, she called onto her parents and told them about
their upcoming encounter with the villagers. And so they decided to leave and
find another place in the forest where no one could easily find them. But
before their departure, her parents casted a magic spell to protect their crops
and other properties so that they may still be able to harvest it during the
harvest season. They even casted a spell enabling them to be invisible to the
naked eye of ordinary people. And by that, their journey begins.
As they were traveling by foot towards the forest, Analyn
is mesmerized by the beauty of the nature surrounding her. She saw deers eating
some grasses, a bunch of rabbits playing and jumping around the trees, and some
monkeys hanging by the branches of the trees. There were even snakes and other
wild animals nearby such as tigers, wild boars, wolves, and bears. But seeing
them didn’t frighten her at all. Hence, she felt an uncanny connection with them
and the forest.
As they were going deeper into the woods, she noticed
that their atmosphere is becoming strange by the minute. The animals seemed to
stop whatever they are doing and one by one went near them. After some time,
they have now lined up in both sides creating a queue or somewhat a pathway for
them. Looking above her, she saw an eagle flying around in circles and is
seemingly watching over them. By then, she asked her parents what was happening
but her mother told her to quiet down and just follow them.
Minutes later, they now arrived at the heart of the
forest wherein a magnificent waterfall could be found. Suddenly, the eagle went
down to them and transformed into a human form. He introduced himself as
Zacharus who is the great guardian of Sparques Kingdom. Soon another fairy
appeared before them. Her name was Meriah and she claimed to be Analyn’s fairy
godmother. Slowly, her parents faced her and told her that the time has come
for them to reveal the truth. Her mother revealed that they aren’t they real
parents and that they were only her guardians. Before she was born, Queen
Eliza, her mother, saw a vision that Analyn would become the strongest among
all the creatures in the kingdom. She would also behold the beauty and the
heart that would make everyone respect and love her. However, the fall of the
Dark Kingdom would also be placed onto her hands. King Rocquel and Queen Eliza
kept this as a secret until she was born. Unfortunately, on the day her mother
gave birth, some ogres and krakens attacked the kingdom as they have found out
the precognition. The king then decided to entrust her to the guardians and
took her away from the dangers of the kingdom until the right time has come.
Now that she’s old enough, it is time for them to return.
Analyn is now in tears after she heard the story and
tried to absorb all the revelations. And so it was now time for her to return
to their original home. Zacharus then
casted some spells. A few moments later, the waterfall was cut into half making
an entrance for them. As they stepped inside, Analyn was in awe and is
mesmerized by the beauty of the kingdom. There is a field of various wild
flowers and some fairies are flying around. But what made her happiest was
reuniting with her real parents as she saw King Rocquel and Queen Eliza
welcoming her. And from that day onwards, they sworn to never be parted again
and lived happily ever after.
source: DeviantArt. (2016). Magic
kingdom. Retrieved September 8, 2016, from
http://ivanlaliashvili.deviantart.com/art/Magic-Kingdom-382158219
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His
Excellency, President Rodrigo Duterte
After his 22 years of service as the mayor of Davao City,
the newly elected President Rodrigo Duterte has finally inaugurated last June
30, 2016. He is now marked as the 16th President of the Republic of
Philippines and is marked as the first Mindanaoan President. Now that his
presidency has officially begun, the citizens are excited and are curious as to
what kind of governance people should look forward to. However, it is also
inevitable to hear whispers, hearsays, and criticisms as to what kind of
president he is deemed or considered to be. There are several reasons given as
to why the nation love but also condemn his excellency.
Since his governance as the mayor of Davao, Duterte
already have some qualities that make the people raise their eyebrows for.
First of all, he is known to be foul-mouthed.
He always curses and doesn’t give much care about the way he speaks in
front of the people even in front of the nationwide television. Second, his
ways of catching criminals and other law-breakers are considered as unorthodox.
People say that even criminals have life and that he doesn’t have to play God.
There should be a due process followed when dealing criminal cases and blood
should not be spilled when seeking for justice. Lastly, the citizens are
anxious he might declare another martial law. People are afraid that once they
might protest to his ways or show resistance, he might break out a war or a
martial law. There might come a time that their rights will be restricted and
democracy is long gone.
Despite
the ill-willed comments and judgments thrown unto Duterte administration, there
are still a lot of reasons as to why the citizens respect and support the
beloved mayor of Dvao. First, he may constantly use bad words but at least he
doesn’t hesitate in showing his real self to the world. There is no need for
him to sugarcoat his words especially during his campaign just to win the votes
and the hearts of the people. Second, he is a simple and humble person. Even
now that he is already seated in Malacanang, his excellency still remains
simple and down-to-earth which can be seen by the clothes he wear. He also
drives a taxi cab when he was still the mayor of Davao City just to assure the
security of the city and to hopefully catch any wandering criminals. Lastly,
Duterte has a soft spot despite his tough figure. Citizens may know him as “The
Punisher” but they are also aware of his kindness towards the marginalized and
indigenous community. He also continuously helps and supports the cancer
patients and is close to the kids. His sentimental side also appears in topics
relating or involving his deceased mother.
Each may have various opinions and
judgments about our new president. Some may show violent reactions and create
commotions in social media while others continuously show support and respect
for him. However, what matters most is that we honor each other’s perspectives
and take part in contributing to the development of our nation. Together, let
us help the newly elected President Rodrigo Duterte build a better and safer
Philippines. Like he said, “No leader, however strong can succeed in anything
of national importance or significance unless he has the support and
cooperation of the people he is tasked to lead and sworn to serve”.
source: Santos, E. P., & Philippines, C. (2016, June
30). President
Duterte vows to restore Filipinos’ faith in government. Retrieved September
8, 2016, from
http://cnnphilippines.com/news/2016/06/30/President-Rodrigo-Duterte-inaugural-speech.html
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Star
Dormitel Inc.
Date: July 5, 2016
To: All occupants of the UM
Dormitel
Fr: A. Paclar, Management
Subject: Cleanliness and
usage of the appliances or other facilities
Recently the management has
observed the occupants of the dormitory have been negligent with their
responsibilities in terms of the cleanliness in their surroundings and the usage
of the facilities and other appliances inside the building. The wrappers and
other garbage are seen to be scattered especially in the corners. It is also
observed that the tables and plates used after eating weren’t cleaned up and
properly arranged. Some also reported that others waste the usage of water
especially during bath time. Furthermore, the chargers are usually left plugged
onto the outlets after charging. If this situation continues, this might
promote danger to the safety of the occupants.
In the future, we would like
to encourage the occupants to kindly observe the proper disposal of wastes and
cleanliness of the area. Also, for your own protection, kindly unplug the
charges or other appliances after usage to avoid fire or other danger. We would
greatly appreciate the cooperation.
Source: Piling contractors. Retrieved September 8, 2016,
from http://www.van-elle.co.uk/company/health%20and%20safety/
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Incident
Report
Incident Title: Mauling
Time of Incident: 3:30 PM
(August 4, 2016)
Incident Type: Mauling
Incident
Place of Incident: UM DPT, 3rd
Floor at Room H3B
Victim: Franing Khey
Suspect: Berting Isige
Investigator: SPO4 Jack
Hoback (Talomo Police Station)
Reason: Gang Conflict
Two college students were
sent to the OSA today (08/04/16) due to immoral conduct or misbehavior. They
were caught brawling inside the campus at one of the vacant rooms (Room H3B). According
to the investigation, the act was due to blackmail and use of abusive wordws
towards the victim. “The persons involved agreed to meet during that afternoon
to negotiate about a certain matter. It turns out that Franing Khey holds a
copy of a certain sex tape involving Berting Isige and his girlfriend. However,
the supposed negotiation turned into a heated argument and eventually led them
into a fight”, said SPO4 Jack Hoback.
The victim was beat up badly
that they needed to admit him immediately to the hospital. While he is
currently under observation, the other person involved has been given a
suspension while the investigation is still going on. The university is already
discussing what actions or certain punishments should be upheld due to their misconduct.
While the parents of the victim are eager to file a case, they were advised by
the authorities to wait for the results first before making reckless decisions.
Both sides were hoping if they could resolve this incident through proper
negotiations for the sake of their children and their future.
source: Keep calm & carry on, simple technique to
control anger when being provoked. (2012, August 30). Retrieved September 8,
2016, from http://chickrx.com/articles/keep-calm-and-carry-on
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