Incidents like this remind me of the importance of teaching and education. The swine flu issue is an exemplar on how knowledge, values and decision making intertwine — on how even the supposedly learned layers of society can get it so wrong. Why I teach...
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Why teach if students can learn things on their own especially with things like the Internet? Well, teaching provides direction… and, more importantly, “direction” — values appreciation and personality development. Teaching directs the process of learning. Note that learning can happen with or without a teacher since learning is merely the acquisition of knowledge, skills and values. Education however goes beyond mere learning for education is all about learning things that are productive for not only the individual learner but his community as well. Education is learning plus. Education is learning things in and for society. Education, I believe, requires teaching.
There lies the reason for why I teach. I’m dreaming of a better the world. I want to change the world but I cannot do it alone. I have to have others to breach the limits of the possible in society, to be able to push aside the barriers to a better quality of life for the Filipino in the global community. Teaching is providing education and not merely knowledge. Teaching is not merely about satiating the thirst for knowledge, it is about satiating the thirst for truth and meaning in life. And the meaning is out there — in society. As one line I learned from one of my many organizations in college asked: “Iskolar ng Bayan, sa iyong langit-langitan, sino ang iyong pinagsisilbihan?”
A scholars’ organization (UPGSA), a volunteer’s group (PSC), a fraternity (Pi Sigma), a student political party-alliance (UP-SAMASA), and three NGOs (Bayan-EF-ACT) provided the answers for me. As my frat’s Constitution proudly declares (pertaining to experiences in the struggle for societal change): “Ang sakit ay walang anuman… dadalhin ka nito sa isang antas na mas mataas kaysa sa karaniwan, hindi makasarili ngunit para sa nakararami.”
And so I learned that learning is not enough, really. To be educated truly is to dream of a better community, a better state for one’s country. I learned from Mababang Paaralan ng Rafael Palma, Manila Science High School and the UP in Diliman, but I was educated by my community.
My dear students, be a Iskolar ng Bayan — even if you’re not from UP. It’s all about being of service to others. Serve the people. Serve your country well… and be truly educated.
My school now, De La Salle, puts it this way: it’s all about teaching minds, touching hearts, AND TRANSFORMING LIVES.
To borrow from that mushy tiny tome The Purpose Driven Life: IT’S NOT ABOUT YOU.
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My dear Lasallian students, see you all again on June 15. And please stop fearing the swine flu. Just read and learn more about it. We should fear CONASS more... come to think of it, this country needs a GMAectomy, soon.
From my point of view, the suspension of classes due to H1N1 is completely useless. Pano ba naman, sabay sabay nga walang pasok, sabay sabay rin naman nasa mall. Who knows, baka may mga nag abroad pa. To think na mamaya, may concert pa ang PCD. Wala pa nga silang 10 days sa Philippines, ihaharap na kaagad sila sa libo-libong tao. (Bukas, may Ako Mismo Dog Tag Day pa sa the Fort. Sigurado, dudumugin ng tao yun.) Talk about self-quarantine. As if may susunod dun eh abot kamay nila ang 10-day break. Sino ba ang ayaw magsaya.
ReplyDeleteLearning is a two way process. Students learn from what they hear and experience. Teachers on the other hand, learn from the way their students perceive what they have imparted. Moreover, the way their students apply what they have taught teaches and affects them in some way, too.
Sir, see you on the 16th!
Frances C39
Suspension of classes for 10 days due to a student inflicted with the A(h1n1) virus.
ReplyDeleteStrong wind, extreme pour of rain and high level of flood can't make DLSU suspend a day but a single student can make DLSU suspend class for 10 days.
At first, when I heard the news that classes will be suspended, I didn't believe it. Then, when it was confirmed, I became really glad (who wouldn't be happy to have 10 days off). But as time goes by, I became worried. Make up classes and fast pace lessons came across my mind. For a trimestral school, missing a single day is a big thing. I wouldn't want the classes to be suspended because I know that I too will suffer because of it. But I can't blame the school for doing such. I know that as much as possible they wouldn't suspend the classes but it is a requirement to do that. Students' health is a primary concern of the school. I am sure that they don't want other students to have the virus as well.
I believe that nobody wants to get the disease. But with regard to this pandemic fear of h1n1, I think that people are exaggerating too much. When someone gets this disease, Filipinos label that person as dieing. A person from America said that they are not afraid of the disease given the fact that most of the cases of h1n1 came from their country. Maybe because they believe that the sickness is contagious but curable. There are more diseases that are deadlier than this flu. I think that dengue is more fatal than this virus but people are careless about it. Maybe the problem with this pandemic fear is that the people aren't informed about it as much as they should be. The people don't have sufficient information about the symptoms, what the sickness can do and what the people should do. Therefore, guiding and educating the people is necessary.
Even though they say that the virus is mild and not so serious, each of us should try to prevent the increasing number of infected people. Making our immune system stronger and having a healthy lifestyle could be a way.
Maria Theresa M. Nogoy
C33 POLISCI
ID #: 10935746
For me, the suspension of classes due to the A(H1N1) is useless. So what if the school is acting to protect the students, it doesn't mean that we are safe.
ReplyDeleteStudents are not the only one that can attain the flu, even Workers can attain it. No matter what you do, you are always vulnerable. It can strike when you least expect it.
June 6, 2009, i went to the St. Luke Hospital cause I was feeling ill- and I was right. The doctor told me that The A(H1N1) virus is not actually a big deal. It only happens every 30 years, and it's plenty of time to make a cure.
He told me that dengue is still the biggest treat in the society. It can kill more people than the swine flu. Dengue is the most fatal illness we can attain in a Tropical Country. We can easily attain it every rainy season.
So it's useless to suspend classes.It will only make it harder for us. When we start going to school, again. We will have to cram. And it will only affect our studies badly.
I suggest that we should not suspend classes and instead, we should start having a healthy lifestyle. It is the only way to be immune to sickness.
-Srimata, Adisorn Jr. V.
Louie Montemar
CBE MMG POLSCI C37
Inlfuenza A(H1N1) is all exaggeration. What should be treated as an ordinary flu became a world wide scare.
ReplyDeleteSeriously, I was indifferent with the flu virus not until I constantly watched the news and started to manifest the symptoms. I sought for professional help so that I can prevent or cure the virus. My brother-in-law said that the virus should be treated like any ordinary flu virus. He told me to drink my vitamins and drink lots of water. He also explained that people die because of complications and not because of the virus. Hearing this, I realized how influential media can be. I believe that media should be very sensitive when tackling or reporting this issue. Information dissemination should be well planned so as to avoid paranoia.
I believe that educating the people about the virus and its effects is a must. With the right information about the virus, people can save money and time.
Ian Velonza
MMG
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ReplyDeleteYou are right...This so-called AH1N1 virus is nothing more than just a common flu. Sure, this disease has become pandemic throughout the world. But truth be told, there are more people who die of AIDS, malaria, dengue, etc...each waking day. I'm not saying that we should ignore the fact that this virus is becoming deadlier and that we should be extra careful with ourselves, but all i'm saying is that there are more problems out there that we should really set our sights upon. And of course, as a DLSU student myself, I'm also saddened by the fact that our university contains the highest number of swine flu casualties in the country. But fortunately, La Sallians have proven themselves strong and resilient amidst this so-called pandemic. For now, let us just be on an extra guard and hope for the recovery of those struck with this AH1N1 virus. God bless us all. =)
ReplyDelete-Ed Xavier Siy (CBE POLISCI C33)
Well in my opinion, the suspension of class because of a(h1n1) is kinda useless. At first I was really scared because I read a news where people died because of that. But then, there was no cure before and we have one now. So basically it's more like a common flu. Now, we have to take make up classes or we might not have a sem break which will make the students have a hard time.
ReplyDeleteEducation is really important. Like from this disease, for us not to be infected, we should just always bring sanitizers, and handkerchief so when we sneeze or cough, we can cover our nose or mouth.
-Rey Anne Gatmaitan
C36 MFI, CBE
I completely share the same views you have regarding the recent outbreak of AH1N1 in the Philippines. The public has given it far too much attention despite the fact that its basically harmless. According to resources, fatality rate is less than 1%, yet I see governments, schools, and newspapers talking non-stop about it. Other illnesses such as the aforementioned TB or dengue fever I feel are of much more importance. The suspension of classes were unnecessary, truth be told it hasn’t accomplished much, just the other day I read that over 70 people now have the virus, compared to under 10 just 2 weeks ago. In the end, I blame it on the global perspective, swine flu was regarded as “THE ONE” the one to cause a worldwide pandemic. However, we should be glad, for this once the output hasn’t lived up to the hype.
ReplyDeleteInformation is essential, without it we cannot understand, and thus how do we progress. However we need education to help us absorb this information. I agree, that without people who are willing to teach, how does a society progress? Isn’t that the final goal for an individual? To provide a change, and produce positive outputs in society. And maybe, just maybe, we may impart our knowledge to future generations.
see you on the 15th sir!
hope you had a good break.
-Isabella Rivilla
C36 MFI, CBE
Completely and utterly absurd. Don't you think? Albeit, most of us fancy the long break ( i admittedly do) , we should be cleared by our better judgment. The AH1N1 is nothing compared to spanish influenza in the early 1900's in terms of mortality (1918-1920 to be exact). During that time 50-100 million persons were killed because of this pandemic. That was one-third the world's population then. In comparison to the spanish flu, the swine flu has killed a measly 120 people appx. I am fully aware of the fact that, it still took away the lives of certain persons and that we shouldn't downplay its significance in society, but its BALLYHOO has gone too far. It's all down right to be aware of its capacity to spread ( air borne) and infect due to its pathological nature but it's altogether foolish to rule our lives by it. I concur that we study its effects and try to rule it out as to prevent it from occurring in the future.
ReplyDeleteI believe that the fright caused by this flu is solely because of tattles. It tends to become a ripple effect among people who aren't abreast with the proper knowledge regarding it. Believe it or not, but this flu has succeeded to influence our decisions and has blocked our innate ability to function as level headed human beings.
EDUARDO GASPAR (CBE C36)
In my opinion, the swine flu is only given this much hype is because it is something new to the medical field. People must realize that this is curable and that there are more diseases out there that must be "feared". There are so much more things to be concerned about. The best way to protect one's self from this new strain of the flu is, of course, good hygiene. It's fairly simple. Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze. Wash your hands. We already know the drill. The best way to make all this hype die down is to prevent the rampant spread of this virus. Hygiene and strengthen your immune system.
ReplyDeletePrecaution is not a bad thing. I believe that this was the sole reason of the 10 day suspension. However, the suspension of classes turned out to be somewhat of a hassle to everyone, especially given the fact that DLSU follows the trimestral system. It moved deadlines, messed up schedules and the like. I am thankful for the extra precaution taken by the school so as to prevent the spread of the virus; but also a bit annoyed by the fact that the momentum of my mindset was broken. After a week and a half of getting used to school again after summer break, we were given 10 days off school. It's a good thing that DLSU is opening again tomorrow. We can all get back to business.
Beatrice Regina S. Lagdameo
(CBE POLISCI C33)
In my opinion, A(H1N1)is overly exaggerated. Although exaggeration is much batter because it makes us more precautious.We can never take chances with matters concerning our health. We should be thankful that the vaccine for A(H1N1)has been developed and will be available in the market sometime in October.
ReplyDeleteWe should actually be more concerned with Dengue because there are more casualties in Dengue cases.
The 10-day class suspension was a right move. The infection of A(H1N1) could have been more widespread if the classes were not suspended, because we have no way of knowing if the people we were in contact with has been infected since it takes at least 10 days before the symptoms of A(H1N1) appears.
On the other hand, staying at home during the 10-day class suspension was really boring.
Carlene Rosebelle Chung
(CBE C36)
AH1N1 is a flu that has been spreading throughout the world. We really can’t prevent any kind of sickness to stop spreading. Even doctors don’t have solution to stop the spread of sickness. All they can do is to prevent and to cure it. Population grows, pollution grows and so bacteria and viruses also grow. I appreciate the concern of DLSU that is why they gave us a 10 day break. DLSU would only want what is good for their students. But after all, life must go on!
ReplyDeleteAnyways, ConAss has been one of the most talked about topic in media right now. I am happy that just like the AH1N1 flu, people are much aware of it. We really can’t say what is in store for us if the ConAss happens. Shall it produce a good outcome? Again, just like the flu, we are just trying to prevent something not pleasing to happen.
Angeline Lopez
CBE POLSCI C33
People are paranoid. Perhaps it's just human nature taking over. After all, humans wouldn't be what they are today if it weren't for our ancestors' survival instinct. But making such a big deal out of swine flu is an exaggeration.
ReplyDeleteSwine flu is curable. The antidote is accessible. So why do people spend so much time worrying about something so miniscule as compared to other diseases like cancer, malaria, and AIDS?
It's pointless for people to exert so much effort in emphasizing this issue. Instead, people should spend more time trying to figure out cures for things that are still uncurable. Things that affect thousands of people, yet are paid little attention to. Maybe by spending time on things that actually matter, we'd start to see a positive change in healthcare, which is what everybody wants, I'm sure.
Erika Therese D. Trenas
CBE POLISCI C33
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ReplyDeleteA lot of people have a fear of the 'unknown.' A few weeks ago we weren't sure what AH1N1 really was. We just started to know about it more as the number of reported cases in other countries and then in our country increased. It was but natural that people get scared because the virus has affected people from different parts of the world and has caused the deaths of some. Our ignorance of the virus led us to fear, and our fear resulted to paranoia and our paranoia led us to over react. This situation is a wake up call for our health authorities. They should have done more to inform the public about what AH1N1 really is. They should have done their research as it is part of their duty to be well informed about health issues such as this.
ReplyDeleteFilipinos must be educated about these. We all just panic about H1N1 but the virus that's in our country is not deadly so why are we all scared. H1N1 is a kind of disease that we must not be scared of and there are other disease that are more lethal than H1N1 such as Dengue. Because we focus more in avoiding H1N1, we become distracted in our studies. One example is the suspension of class in DLSU. The days that we must have spent in studying was wasted because of the suspension of class. How can we learn if this continues? Now, we are having a hard time because we need to do make up classes. We really must be educated about this kind of things because it's for our own sake. If we all knew that H1N1 here in our country is only mild,then we shouldn't have panicked.
ReplyDeleteJan Bernard F. Lejano CBE MMG POLISCI C37
It's true on how the media has been exaggerating a lot of things. There are a lot of illnesses that are killing millions of people but why should they focus so much on this AH1N1 virus?? It's just like a normal flu, no one dies because of it, they just die because of the complications. People are being so paranoid because of how the media says it. It's quite stupid.
ReplyDeleteDyan leah cheng
CBE POLISCI C33
OVERreaction, OVERexaggeration, OVER my dead body that I would go home and miss two of my classes once again because of a petty cough!
ReplyDeleteAfter realizing that "75 Filipinos die each day because of Tuberculosis", I am very much assured that this SWINE FLU is nothing to go nuts about, knowing that not even a single Filipino has died of swine flu. Moreover, this just goes to show that them media people are too excited to hype up the heat in order to rake in more stories to tell and monies to shell. Furthermore, I have been entertaining a thought about the possible fact that some industries, specifically the "face masks & anti-flu drugs" firms, are the ones who are deliberately causing the panic in order to increase profit. What happened when SARS was on high? The answer-People started wearing face masks like crazy. What happened when Swine Flu was publicly announced to be pandemic quality? Yes, you guessed it right but there is a twist!-People started wearing face masks and those who would usually just let a common flu die down without any help from medicinal drugs, would eventually want to be in the safe side and buy packs of anti-flu drugs and the you know the rest of the money, ehhmmm, I mean the story.
"There lies the reason for why I teach. I’m dreaming of a better the world. I want to change the world but I cannot do it alone."
@mr.montemar Although at first I find you very very idealistic (in a manner of like a young and inexperienced kid), thing is what you said in your second sentence changed my perception of your idealism. I admire that. However, in our time, sadly it's still hard for me to believe that some things would change even if you are not alone, for example, our government.
Ralph S. Yu
CBE BLOCK 20 POLISCI C39
(EDITED A PHRASE)
ReplyDelete"There lies the reason for why I teach. I’m dreaming of a better the world. I want to change the world but I cannot do it alone."
@mr.montemar Although at first I find you very very idealistic (in a manner of like a young and inexperienced kid), thing is what you said in your THIRD SENTENCE* changed my perception of your idealism. I admire that. However, in our time, sadly it's still hard for me to believe that some things would change even if you are not alone, for example, our government.
Ralph S. Yu
CBE BLOCK 20 POLISCI C39
*Add alcohol sanitizers to the "face masks & anti-flu drugs" firms
A lot of people really freaked out when this H1N1 occurred, somehow it was the fault of the media with how they made the news sound so alarming. Because of this a lot of us got threatened, they could have just warned us about it and advised us to take the necessary precautions. People who were a victim of this could have suffered because their names were spread all over the campus, community, or even throughout the country. People who are related to these victims could have avoided them for the sake of not being infected. A lot were affected because of this virus. One of this was the suspension of classes students from different colleges were very much affected by this one reason is that we have to cram for every deadline and study harder for every quiz. It was actually useless for having suspensions and experiencing this quarantines and other stuffs because H1N1 is simple not that serious! It is curable. I really don't know if people just lack in knowledge or they're just too lazy to search for answers and solutions, what they always choose to do is "maging sunud-sunuran lang." Maybe people have to start changing and take a step to educate themselves.
ReplyDelete-Rochelle Cheng, block 20 BSE-AMG
I dont think that it is that big of a deal to have the H1N1 here because a lot of countries even though they have the sickness they still dont mind it as much as we do! I mean in canada they dont even talk about how many have it there or even say anything about it. It's become a normal sickness that we should all just be careful of and take lots of vitamins.
ReplyDeleteReginald Tan MMG C37
If you ask me, this issue about swine flu is really exaggerated. Truth be told, more people definitely die of dengue or malaria everyday, yet people focus their attention, not to mention funds, on something that hasn't even killed anyone in the Philippines. In fact, many of the people inflicted with this "nothing more than a common flu" are already getting better even if there isn't an antidote yet. There are actually people who are recovering in their own homes with just a little bit of water and rest.
ReplyDeleteNow, what i can say is that there is a problem with the media. We can't really say that they don't know how to set priorities. Just because they choose to put these less relevant topics over things like poverty and starvation, doesn't mean they don't know how to prioritize things. In fact, they do have their priorities: MONEY. No matter how small the issue is, they find a way to blow it up to attact the attention of the public. In effect, more publicity means more money.
In relation to the topic of this blog (swine flu), i find that it is something that we don't have to give this much attention to. I just want to point out that these problems on corruption and the selfishness of other people deserve to be publicized more than just this little flu problem.
Andrew Chua
ECM-LMG
POLISCI C33
The difference between teachers and swine flu is that the flu will eventually die and be forgotten just like SARS.
ReplyDeleteTeachers, just like (and are) cures: they're immortal. :D
MMG CBE N. Garcia C37
I think it's human nature that people are so paranoid about the swine flu. The media exagerrates the issue in such an alarming way. I personally think that there is nothing to fear because luckily there is a cure and no one has died from A(H1N1). I think what makes people so scared is how fast this flu spreads. I think there is absolutely nothing we should be paranoid about. Afterall, it's just flu.
ReplyDeleteSherry Yu
MFI
POLISCI C36
Indeed there's nothing much to fear about the A(H1N1) because it has a cure and no one has died yet in our country. Maybe this sickness really shows us that we lack knowledge in science.
ReplyDeleteNow, after lots of people were affceted by this disease, we are becoming more aware of the sickness;hence, we are now in the stage of preventing.
Aine Therese Ong Tambalque
MMG
C37
Rach C. here from Damaged Control [Sir, see our newest blog now. :] If you read our blog, I also stated there about my dream of the world becoming a better place... It is true that most people are afraid of the unknown. They often put ideas in their heads and most of those are ludicrous. I'm glad to finally see that someone pointed out that people need not worry too much if it's not necessary. :D
ReplyDeletePeople are very paranoid of the Ah1n1. No one actually died from it yet in Philippines so why are people making a big deal about this? I understand that it still has no cure but little by little people who have had this in the philippines are cured. People should stop being scared of ah1n1 or they will just be consumed of their fear....
ReplyDeleteJacqueline Ong [DLSU POLISCI C33]
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ReplyDeleteAH1N1 is not feared because it is deadly. It is feared by the people not because it is easily spreads. It is not feared but i think that the proper term is the people are protecting themselves from the disease because getting sick and losing more money to get treated is feared. The suspension of classes was to protect us (the students and staff) from this virus. Think of a child who gets this virus, then goes home spreading the virus to his family. Kissing the cheeks of his/her parents because she got home from school. Let us say that the child was immune. But the parents was not. Then the parents got sick. Now who will work for the family? who will pay for the expenses of the family? Expenses for school? With our economy today, losing unnecessary amount of money is a big loss. Even though the amount was small it was still unnecessary. Even a small pause in the income of the family can ruin their lives. It is not the flu that is the people are afraid of but the consequences it may give. Yeah it is true that ConASS is more to be scared of. GMA is more to be scared of. So we must find a way how to make a better life.
ReplyDeleteWilhelm Mathew Ong POLISCI C33
The way swine flu is delivered in the news and newspapers are truly exaggerated. Its not even lethal. It is only lethal if they can't afford the medication. Market becomes powerful because people tend to buy masks and flu shots therefore increase in profit. It annoys me that people are so paranoid because of swine flu even my mom. They should educate everyone properly about swine flu so they will full understand the effects.
ReplyDeleteMariya Kim Poblador(Polsci c37)
I honestly think that the suspension of classes for A(H1N1) was a good idea not because I had the time to be out with my friends because I was never even out during the suspension, but because I didn't want to be sick with it, more because I didn't want my parents to worry especially because I'm living alone here in Manila for college. There's nothing wrong with taking precautions. People take it for granted not knowing that they're putting their health at risk, maybe their life as well. Not everyone's immunity could fight this virus. It's just right that people have the sense of fear to it than acting as if it's okay to have it since it can still be cured. How foolish! Today, the 1st Asian died with Swine Flu and she is Filipina.
ReplyDeleteWell I too believe in the things you wrote about education, sir. It does promote change and brings hope for a brighter future. I just hope that more and more people appreciate this by trying to at least do something for the society even if they don't do so good in school :)
Karyll Puray (POLISCI C39)
Nowadays, the Philippines is all about swine flu. It is good that the country is trying to do something to prevent it but i think it isnt some dealy disease that we would all freak out like now. I heard in the news that it is treated just like the way an ordinary flu is treated. Well, just this morning, i heard that the school in front of our condo is suspending classes due to confirmed patients of swine flu. I think it is something good that the schools are very much concern with this matter and i hope that it would lessen the exposure of having more people affected to this.
ReplyDeleteDa Eun K. Lee (CBE)
C33 POLISCI(DLSU)
I do believe that what we learn today in our school will only be utilized as a tool in securing our future. What we have learned is not enough to make us truly ready to complete in the harsh world ahead. But rather gives us only a slight advantage over those whose educations were inept. Like the swine flu pandemic we are experiencing now, the lack of proper information or may be disinformation makes us believe that it is a life threatening disease, without us knowing that there is yet more dangerous one we have surpassed; that of the dengue and Czar which both lethal are and life threatening.
ReplyDeleteTeaching indeed is supposed to direct the student how to acquire values and developed oneself into someone or somebody. Without the teachers to guide the student, I see chaos in everything that we do. Teachers are the guiding lights in the pursuit of knowledge while parents are the overseer of the improvement of their children.
Karen Ann Yang (CBE-MMG) block 18
POLISCI C37
for me, i think they're just making swine flu a very big deal, when it's really curable and not that deadly. Maybe because they want us to pay more attention to that rather than CON-ASS. para siguro hindi natin mapansin yung ginagawa ng gobyerno.
ReplyDeleteJackie Lana Dy Tan
C37 MMG/BCE
A couple of weeks ago, I had received a forwarded e-mail from my mom concerning the H1N1 virus. There was an attached powerpoint presentation that was actually a printable booklet about the flu and protecting yourself from it. It was made by UN and there were cute drawings of the virus, kids that wore masks, washing hands, etc. My mom said, in that mail, something like: “Cash(the name of an office worker), please print one for each worker if we have to.” I guess that she too was affected by the flu scare. That was a few weeks ago, though. I think that now, we are educated that there isn’t much to worry about this virus even though one has already died because of it, here in the Philippines.
ReplyDelete“To be educated truly is to dream of a better community, a better state for one’s country.”
Sir, i believe that you have big dreams for this nation. I thank people like you who not only dream of good things for our country but also works for that dream. This is something I have learned from you. I hope that (not someday), but today, I start to become educated and start working for a better community.
-Richenna Kristine King
CBE BLOCK 20 POLISCI C39
damage/d control
@ first paragraph of sir montemar
ReplyDeleteI sometimes think that we can address our
professors as moderators instead. No matter
what school you came from or are from, the
best way of learning is through experience.
Sometimes "wise people" say that in order
for us to learn, we should commit our own mistakes.
I know it will be kind if stupid to let your students
commit those mistakes so they can learn from their
experiences. That's why the best way to cope with that
is to hire intelligent professionals with degrees
(who in some way may have experienced those things)
to teach those things to us- to let us experience
those things to while watching over us. That's why
they can be called as 'moderators', not only
professors.
In the case of the A(H1N1), aside from hearing about
all the DLSU jokes about it from other schools (like
De La Swineflu Univ and A(h1ni1)mo la salle...
i think that this is avoidable if we take care of
ourselves. sometimes we can be really stubborn
and we avoid following the necessary steps in order
to stay healthy. its good to get sick somehow because
we know there is still something to lose and we realize
how hard it is. We do learn from that and like
"wise men" say, experience is the best teacher. But nah, i wouldn't want to get sick because of swine flu (i believe dengue is worse though and i wouldn't want that either).
Regine Sanchez
CBE BLOCK 18
POLISCI C37
ABOUT THE WHOE SWINE FLU.. to share my experience :D
ReplyDeleteDuring the week of class suspension, I had aguest over my house. Everytme he comes over, he gets a runny nose because of my cats. In short, he's asthmatic. 2 days after his visit, I had a mild sore throat. Upon hearing this, my mom scolded me for allowing him to come in such condition. She ignored the fact that he was simply allergic to the cats' hair. She immediately took me to Asian Hospital to have a Swine Flu test conducted. Since I am from La Salle, nurses panicked a well. I was told to wear a mask thenI had to stay in the isolation room. I took the test, which was REALLY painful. Cotton swabs were measured from the cheek until the end of the ear, which was directly inserted in the nostrils. Until the test results were released I had to be isolated even in my house. Nobody was allowed to go near me nor talk to me - all these for a sore throat, WHICH in the end tested NEGATIVE, AS EXPECTED.
My point is, the case of swine flu is indeed a highly exaggerated one. It seems as if it is fatal but in truth, it really isn't.
I was told that..
1.) Swine flu is NOT air borne. Even if you sit in a room with someone infected by it, you will not catch it easily. It is only transmitted through droplets. It is for this reason the preventive measures are that of washing of hands frequently and preventing touching eyes & the mouth.
2.) It is only fatal for those with complications (ex diabetic). Swine Flu has been treated as an ordinary seasonal flu that can actually be cured.
3.)Just like an ordinary flu,swine flu is seasonal and will die in time this year. A vaccine has been formulated but will be released September. However, by this time swine flu might not even be a high case anymore :|
This is only an additional information to prove the blog's point. :)
PASION, Monica
POLISCI C37
For me, the suspensions of classes were the right thing to do since we didn’t have enough knowledge of how swine flu could affect the Philippines’ society, as well as people’s health. Specially, we all know that it is a big issue, a lot of people in America, Mexico or other countries have died because of A(H1N1) virus. By going back to the time, where we did not have enough knowledge of A(H1N1), it was quite dangerous to continue the school days, especially in a school where there is several cases of A(H1N1). If we only look at the results before, we might say that the suspension of classes is not needed. But as a precaution, it is just right to suspend classes to ensure the safety of the students.
ReplyDeleteSon, Jung Youn
CBE-MMG C37