Thursday, September 8, 2016

Mar, Krizia Alexza S.



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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