Sa Mata ng Kabataang Pinoy

2008-11-30T00:44:00.000-08:00

The most important thing I have learned today that touches me most is about the diffferent plant and animal species that can only be found here in our country. I'm really thankful to God for giving us such wonderful creatures that made the Philippines a unique one.

aIn my own little way, the things that I will do to help save our mother earth are: not throwing any garbages anywhere espacially to the bodies of water; I will not use straws and plastic bags and I will plant different species of flowers and trees.

2008-11-29T00:43:00.000-08:00

Sa natalakay po natin masyado po akong nasiyahan,
kasi labis ko nang nalaman ang kahalagahan ng ating
mundo, hndi ko man lang namalayan na sobrang nasisira
na pala ito. Ngunit ngayon handa na akong tulong kahit sa
kakaunting paraan lang upang malutas ang suliraning ito.

Pinapangako ko po na hindi iiwasan ko na ng gumamit ng plastik
kapag may binili ako magdadala nalang ako ng lalagyanan na
maipaglalagyan ko ng aking binili.
Magtitipid narin ako sa paggamit ng tubig hindi ko na
hahayaang masayang lang ito.

2008-11-28T00:42:00.000-08:00

The most important thing today that touched me the most is the life that God gave us everyday.

Start from little things like using the water appropriately, putting the trash in the garbage container, segregating waste materials if it?s bio-degradable or non bio-degradable and start to clean on your own backyard.

2008-11-27T00:43:00.000-08:00

The important thing I've learned was to save or conserve water. The story about the people in some parts
Africa,that were taking a bath with the urine of an animal, started it all.

I'll start saving electricity. Unplugging the unused appliances can make a big save in the electricity. This might
help the environment to lessen the greenhouse gases that causes the depletion of the ozone layer.

2008-11-26T00:41:00.000-08:00

During our seminars many topics were discussed, but the things that struck me the most are the truth that is happening in our world today the destruction of our environment. The things that humanity sacrifices just to be rich and famous. Things that will cause the very extinction of the plants and animals that surround us. And those simple ways that we simply forgot that will help change the environment.

2. What will you do to be a hero of the environment?
Things that I will do to save the environment:
I will use a glass in brushing my teeth.
I will unplug those appliances that are not in use
I will turn off the lights when not in use and during the day time
I will write on both sides of a paper.
I will follow the 3r’s(reduce, reuse, and recycle)

2008-11-25T00:40:00.000-08:00

a. After the seminar I gain information about the status of our environment here in the Philippines. I am very disappointed that it came to the point that only a few natural resources and animals now exist in our country. When Mr. Froilan discuss about the animals that can only be found here in our country, I am very sad because I treat animals as my friends. I love them and I take care of my pets well. What will happen to our country if all of our natural resources and animals will disappear? We don?t have to blame only the government but also those people who don?t think for the sake of the environment but think of their big money that they will get when they make something in the environment. The people together with the government must cooperate to preserve and protect our environment because day by day our natural resources are rapidly disappearing because of people?s need and greediness.

a. As a responsible person, I always keep my trash specially candy wrappers in my bag or pocket. I don?t throw it on street because it is not nice to see trashes on the sidewalks, etc. I prefer to look for a trash can, or when there is no trash can I just keep it and when I saw a trash can I throw it there so that I can be a good model to others.
b. Although I am only a student, I am giving instructions to my brother that he has to be responsible in his trash so that we both can maintain clean surroundings.

2008-11-24T00:39:00.000-08:00

The topic in your speech that affected me most was about the ten ways to be a hero for Mother Nature. Because of that, I learned that I can help Mother Earth even in the simplest way. I learned that we should not blame or wait for the government to act rather we should start it by our own selves.

In those 10 ways, I am sure that I can do 5 of them. I will not use straw. I will use a glass whenever I brush my teeth. I will say no to plastics. I will unplug all the appliances in our house if it is not in use and I will use my paper back to back. I know that these are just simple so I believe that I can do it.

2008-11-23T00:38:00.000-08:00

The Water Shortage, because in other country for example in Africa the guy who takes a bath in a pee of cow , he used the pee of cow for him to be able to take a bath , in this case my conscience in wasting water grew bigger because I thought that it is okay to waste water for some time , I just realized at that moment that water is really an important thing to our lives.

From now on I will conserve water , for example while brushing my teeth I will use a glass while doing it , when taking a bath i will not use a shower ,just a “timba and tabo “ only, and while washing the car of my dad I will not use the hose , and I will try not to use flush when using the comfort rooms , “timba and tabo” only.

2008-11-22T00:37:00.000-08:00

The most important thing that I have learned in last week’s NSTP is that we should value our natural environment and the animals. We should not abuse the things that they have given to us. We should be contented on what we have and not ask for more in our environment. We should also learn to conserve these natural resources because someday, if we don’t make good use of it, maybe, these resources would be depleted and can be insufficient in the needs of our race. We should find a way to reduce the usage of our resources so that it can be saved and can be use for our next generation.

After this seminar, I would probably get rid of plastic especially straws because the speaker said that straws are invented by stupid people and only stupid people uses stupid inventions. By this message of the speaker, I am discouraged to use a straw from now on because I will become one of the stupid people that contribute on killing the environment. So, from now on, I swear that I will not use plastic straws anymore because it can damage our environment.

2008-11-22T00:36:00.000-08:00

The most important thing that most affected me is the fact the Philippines is a very rich country and yet we Filipinos are still poor.

First, I should apply what I’ve learned from the discussion. Second, I should spread the good news to others. Last, I should encourage everyone to help save our mother earth.

Specifically these lessons are the things that I’ve learned from the discussion:
A. Avoid the stupid “straw” invention
B. Minimize or avoid if possible plastic usage.
C. Conserve paper.
D. Conserve water.
E. Properly segregate waste
F. Love mother earth

2008-11-21T00:35:00.000-08:00

From the seminar held last Saturday, I?ve realized how humanity had greatly affected the earth. Today, we experience harsh calamities, storms, etc that are caused by global warming. We were given such a wonderful place to live which provides our every necessity yet all we do is destroying it. Though it seems hopeless, there are still ways to save our only home from its critical condition if only we would have the discipline and concern.

• I would do my best to avoid (as much as i can) using plastics.
• from this moment on i would conserve energy
• i would encourage my family, friends and whoever i know to join me in doing these simple acts.

2008-11-20T00:33:00.000-08:00

For me, probably, I would start to do it by myself. Throwing garbages to its perfect places, conserving water, avoiding burning things that are not necessary, help in planting trees and other environmental concerns that I can avoid in contributing in the greening of our community. The scene that touched me the most was when the boy took a bath in the pea of a cow. It's very sad that nowadays people doesn't have enough water to fulfill their daily needs for survival. I've learned through this that we as a youth should understand the essence of what the world is facing now. We should really be aware of what is happening in our environment. A lot of us nowadays was just merely looking at it and do not fully care and understand. I think this is the best example that we should reflect on. Conserving water is a big step to start on with which is not to hard for us to do. So, for the youth out there, let's start making the change in our community! =)

2008-11-19T00:33:00.000-08:00

I started to be aware about Global Warming just last May. I was going to take the entrance examination in De La Salle University, a friend told me that in that said entrance examination there are two essays that examinees are supposed to answered. My friend also gave me an idea that Global Warming might be one of the topics in the essay. And so, to prepare myself for the essay, I researched everything I can know regarding Global Warming, I even watched “Signos,” GMA7’s documentary about the sudden change in the our planet’s temperature. I got very curious and worried because of what I’ve learned. I found out that in our country, there is a village where there is no more land; the land was covered with flood, the place was like that for five years. There are many negative effects all over the world that made me worried.
Until Saturday, August 16, Mr. Froilan became the speaker for the day. He spoke of Global Warming, which broaden my knowledge and taught us APC students the many things we can do to help our Mother Earth recover from her long time illness. Now, I am more aware of the inconvenient truth and how I can help clean and change the world for the better.

My Pledge…

I now use a cup or a glass when brushing my teeth this is to save water.
I am not stupid, that is why I stopped using the most stupid invention, the straw.
I now unplug unused appliances.
I am trying my best to convince my parents to use the green when shopping.
I try my best to save electricity by turning the lights when it is not really needed, in addition to that, we only use fluorescent light and not incandescent light, because the latter is said to be a big contributor to global warming.

2008-11-18T00:32:00.000-08:00

The most important thing that I have learned that touched me most on the seminar that we had is that our country is very rich in natural resources and were just not appreciating it well and using it properly. And some of us are abusing, that natural resources just like the illegal/legal loggers and the miners. And most of the people do not have self-discipline, were just throwing our garbage anywhere, and we didn’t know that the small piece of garbage that we throw will help to cause a clog on our drainage, that can cause flood. I have learned that I should appreciate it well, use it properly and not to abuse it. I should not also throw my garbage anywhere and I should not also waste my paper or any products from nature.

After the seminar that we had and learned, so many things about our mother Earth and on how I can help to save it. I will not waste my paper; I’ll recycle it, if it can be, I’ll use the back or other side of it as a scratch. I will not throw my garbage anywhere; I will look for a trash can, wherein I can throw my garbage properly, or if I can’t find a trash can I’ll just insert it in my bag or pocket, then when I got home I’ll throw it in our trash can. And I’ll try not to use straw while drinking.

2008-11-17T00:31:00.000-08:00

I was interested in the whole speech since caring for nature had always been in my heart. The part of the talk where a number of biological species, which was exclusively found in the Philippines, were introduced caught my attention the most. I never knew that a number of life forms could only be found here in this country. This information enhanced my awareness to my immediate surroundings. Conserving was always on my life and my concern for our Mother Earth was always on top level. To help more our environment what I could do know is just to spread the word to the people and develop allies to aid us in saving our planet. E-campaigns were very effective nowadays, and as an aspiring systems and software engineer I will develop e-campaigns promoting the concern for our Mother.

2008-11-16T00:30:00.000-08:00

The most important lesson I learned from the seminar is that, we humans are definitely the one destroying our own home and dragging ourselves to death.Generally speaking, for the sake of our own good and money , we are willing to destroy mother earth, our environment, our source of living, our lives.every year thousand of people through out the globe suffers from diseases, famine, and drought, those are just clear effects of global warming. Many people die due to natural calamities like floods and soil erosion, which are all results of deforestation and other abuse to our environment.

If we will continue this abusive manner of consuming our natural resources, and remain thinking only for our own welfare, our world will eventually turn into a lifeless planet. So from now on, start to think about it , learn to care and save mother earth, save your life.

I'm too young and I'm just a student, saving mother earth is such a difficult responsibility, but I do believe that nobody is responsible for saving our nature but us, and we must start to ourselves.

I think, from now on I will be more disciplined and caring individual. I will start practicing the ten simple guidelines to save our environment. I know that by starting to myself and sharing this knowledge I learned from the seminar to other people, will help in saving Mother Earth.

2008-11-15T00:29:00.000-08:00

Hosnetly, the talk last Saturday, about Mother Earth really made a great impact to me.
It made me realize the things not only I can do, but all of us, in order to help conserve our natural resources.
I can really apply the things I learned during that almost three hours of talk like : unplugging appliances, using
glass when brushing my teeth, using paper bags instead of plastic bags and the recycling of papers. I was also disappointed
by the way not only our government react when it comes to saving our planet. They pretend to be oblivious of the current situation.
They keep on denying the truth and pretend that things are perfectly fine. But of course, the blame should be put on our very own shoulders too.
We should think of how many generations will suffer if we neglect whatever was left on us that will be the only thing that we can pass to them.
Money is a necessity. It's not a question,it's a fact. But what on earth is money for if our planet is wasted?

-Mary Rosalyn Gozo
Asia Pacific College

2008-11-14T00:40:00.001-08:00

For me, the topic that greatly affected me is about the "Ten Simple Ways of [becoming] a Hero [for the Environment]." Why? That is because some of the ways from that topic are some things that I do not do at home or in other places. One of which is the efficient use of water and electricity. But I do try preventing myself from wasting water or electricity/energy.

a.) I will turn off appliances when not in use.
b.) I will make use of water efficiently. I will not waste water.
c.) I will not use plastic straws when drinking beverages.
d.) I will not use plastic bags AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE.
e.) I would rather use electric fan than air conditioners to prevent air pollution and at the same time, conserve energy.

These are the things/ways that I am [quite] sure of that I will do in real-life situations.

2008-11-14T00:37:00.001-08:00

The seminar is about the "Two Story of Creation". I really learn a lot about it. About some facts in different animals or plants and how can we preserve or "protect" Mother Nature. That's all.

- I was really touched Philippine Eagle because its a monogamous animal. Which is really a trait that we looked up. But the one that touches me the most, is these people who still who are trying to protect "Mother Nature." Because in spite of the fact that "protecting" nature is a very big responsibility they still do what they want to do like doing seminars that teaches how people can help to protect the nature. So...

REDUCE. REUSE. RECYCLE. In that order.

2008-11-14T00:22:00.000-08:00

I have learned a lot from the seminar. but the most important lesson that I've learned. is that earth is in danger and we need to cooperate for it to get back to normal. we must conserve things and we must preserve them. we ust also take care of the endangered animals.

what touch me most is when I've realized that I am wasting some of the most importan things in the world.

to help mother earth. i will conserve her natural resources and i will not burn anything
i will also tell my friends to help me save mother earth.
thank you for the seminar!

2008-11-09T04:22:00.000-08:00

I realize the real condition of the environment. Althouh I'm aware of the environment's worsening situation, I dont expect this as worst as this, that even the urine of a carabao is used to take a bath. Another thing is the continuous decreased of forest in the Philippines. I also awareof this situation, what is really shocking is that every click of my fingers, a lot of trees are lost, and its very sad to know that our country, an agricultural area, will have no forest in the near future.

I realize how important water is, not only in the Philippines but also abroad. From now on, I will try my best to conserve water in my own means. Also electricity, because its sources came from non-renewable sources. Turn off and unplug appliances not in use. Not only to unplug but I'll try to use them wisely such as having reasonable hours of watching television, turning off of electric fan when its cold and using my cellphone wisely. From now on, I will avoid using straw, not because cockroach es lay eggs on it, but because its the most stupid invention, and I don't want to be stupid. It is made of plastic and using plastic really contribute to environmental hazards.

JO, APC

2008-11-08T04:22:00.000-08:00

We, human races, have the responsibility to protect our very own world. and Mr. Froilan quoted that we barrowed the Earth, our only home from our children. Then, there will be a time that they would also use this planet as we did it before.
tayo rin yung sumisira sa mundo kaya tayo rin dapat ang yumayos nito...

Answer: I can not tell everybody, one by one in the whole wide world, that our own home, Earth is now in danger, a big danger, but I think that I always and will always plant and plant more plants and trees in our wide yard.

RB, APC

2008-11-07T04:21:00.000-08:00

The most important thing that I learned today that touched me most was about the child who was probably eaten by a vulture and not mind by the photographer. It touch me most because a little kid suffer from that situation that was his not fault but the fault of other people abusing there environment. Do you understand a little kid that was a one step to survive the death. But the photographer did not help the kid because they have law that state that they are not allowed to touch their subjects. But for me its not excuse that was baluktot na paguugali. For me as a human i have conscience so i help that kid even though I broke the rule tigasin ako eh. But the main idea of this was not the Photographer and the kid but it was not abusing our nature because not only we affect what were doing but also those innocent kid and people. So please tama na sobra na itigil na ang maling gawain at gawin ang tama.

And the specific action that i do to help to solve the problem regarding the environment is to stop throwing candy wrappers on the road because in that only one candy wrapper that we throw on road we commit crimes because one people die in just one candy wrapper that we throw.

JB, APC

2008-11-06T04:20:00.000-08:00

The thing that touched me the most is the child bathing with the urine of the carabao. He was bathing with the urine because they have a very minimal source of water.It proves that not all countries have enough water supply.It shows me how important is water to us.I learned that we Filipinos are very lucky to have enough water supply. The child proves that the water is one of the source of life.If we don't conserve and use it wisely, we will all suffer the same consequences.

maybe for now, All I can do is to follow the 10 small things I learned from Mr. Froilan.Not only that but also by sharing the knowledge that I learned to other people. I can also help by maintaining self-discipline.

MJ, APC

2008-11-05T04:20:00.000-08:00

1. The important thing that I learned last Saturday, August 16, 2008 was how to save our environment not only the environment but also the creatures surround us. Last Saturday I was touched most with the effects of deforestration that may cause drought, floods and landslides. That may affect our lives which may cause our death. So for me avoiding this problem may help myself, my family, and friends and even for the future generation have a better life. For me it was also to know how wonderful our country which have endemic plants and have different species.
2. After last Saturday?s seminar I learned how to save and protect our environment even in a little way. My specific action was to follow the ten(10) little things I can do like: conserving water, turning off the lights when not in use, unplug the appliances when not in use, using both sides of the paper, turning off the shower when soaping, and not burning anything. I also shared to my friends, cousins and family what I learned for us to have a better world and a better life.

JDR, APC