'SPOON' on net25

Perhaps there are missing feminine bones in my body. What makes me say this? Until now.....I have not become a "WOMAN IN THE KITCHEN." Let's say....I abhor...(or let's use a milder term)...dislike cooking. Honestly speaking, it's my husband who takes charge of the "food department" at home. He cooks so well. Well, someday I might love cooking.

Just lately, I've found myself regularly watching a cooking show hosted by actress Janice de Belen on net25. It's channel 62 on Skycable Gensan. By the way, Ms. de Belen's show is simply named "SPOON." I enjoy watching Janice and her celebrity guest/s do actual cooking on screen. The lively conversation adds color to the show which ranges from cooking stuff to funny experiences to lovelife and many more.

Another plus factor to the show is the set. Everthing is just so perfect. What amazes me most is the choice of colors. For me, bright colors always symbolize optimism.

This post aims to invite you to watch "SPOON" on net25.

A "Must-see" for Today's Youth

Nowadays televiewing has become a favorite pasttime or an integral part of day-to-day routine of most Filipinos. But definitely, not all t.v. shows are suitable for our children. I'm sure you agree with me if I say that there's much violence and sex on t.v. these days.

I'm calling the attention of all parents and teachers. I'm highly recommending a show on KNOWLEDGE CHANNEL which is handled by young people from different parts of the country. I'm referring to KABATAAN EXPRESS which is a production of KABATAAN NEWS NETWORK (KNN) primarily sponsored by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in coordination with the award-winning PROBE spearheaded by veteran broadcast journalist CHE-CHE LAZARO.

My daughter JEA, a third year high school student at ALABEL NATIONAL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL, is one of the moving figures behind KNN-Sarangani Bureau. She's been with KNN since first year high school. I was delighted when she told that she'd joined KNN. It has become an avenue for her to
learn things outside the four walls of her classroom.

Kabataan Express is the voice of today's Filipino youth. Through this show we see our young people deal with timely issues/facts as well as everyday activities we see around us.

It's high time to encourage or if possible, impose intelligent televiewing in homes and schools.

More Frustrating Facts About Regular Philippine Public Schools

Here's the sequel to my previous post....Violation of students' economic rights is still a leading issue in most public schools in the country. It's understood that school funds should be primarily used for the learners' needs. But sad to say, this is seldom implemented in a number of schools. Let me cite concrete evidences.
a. STUDY NOW, SIT LATER. This remains a predicament of many learners. I have seen in one grade school classroom a desk is being shared by 3 or more pupils. In the school where I'm teaching, a number of students are seated on armless chairs. Some have to stand, because there are no more available seats for them.
b. The absence of potable water is also a major problem.
c. Many classrooms are not well-ventilated. Learners have to endure intense heat during sunny days.
d. There are also classrooms with no electrical connections. During cloudy or rainy days learners have to open their eyes wide so they would be able to see what's being written on the board.
e. There are times learners are deprived of their privileges to join seminars, competitions, and other activities due to outright declaration of non-availability of funds.
I'm really thankful for this chance to be able to put into words what I feel. I believe I'm not committing any criminal offense for telling the truth. We all know that truth sets us free. IF TRUTH HURTS, THEN LET IT BE!

Frustrating Facts About Regular Philppine Public Schools

I have been with the public school system for about 16 years now. Unfortunately, I can say that the frustration level in regular public schools is very high. My intention in coming up with this article is not to scare or discourage anybody who is planning to join the system. This is a collection of my first-hand experiences, observations and stories relayed to me by some co-teachers.
Fact #1: A number of public school students give minimal attention to their studies. Some come to school empty-handed -- not even a pen or a piece of paper. Some are only visible on the campus during activities like intramural meet.
Fact #2: Lazy teachers are "abundant" in public schools. They are of different types.
Type A - Present on the campus but not attending their classes
Type B - Late in submission of reports/paper works (students' grades, DTR, etc.)
Type C - No lesson plan at all
Type D - Always tardy or always absent
Fact #3: Many parents are not supportive to the needs of their children. Here's an appropriate example as relayed to me by a co-teacher. One of her students asked for money to spend on her project in school. The mother replied, "PAMURING ARON MAKAPALIT KA UG PROJECT." (Literally..."GO SELL YOURSELF SO YOU CAN HAVE MONEY FOR YOUR PROJECT.")
Fact #4: Misuse/mismanagement of school finances is evident in public schools. There are a lot of instances wherein the students are deprived of their economic rights. More on this matter on the next post.....