Writing Feedback / Narrate how did you overcome the challenges to achieve your goal(s) in life [6]

Please do comment and suggest about my essay. It is a preliminary assessment for my creative writing subject.. Thanks in advance:)

Time really flies so fast. I was just dreaming it before, but yet I am almost holding the peak of my success. Everything flows accordingly, and I owe that much to God who gives me always hope to pursue my aspiration in life.

English is part of the curriculum that is why it is vital to learn it. When I was younger, I did not know how certain words be combined appropriately and form into a grammatically correct sentence. I knew some words but when I tried to use them in a sentence, problem took place. It was pretty confusing to be heard and understood. During my first year in high school, our English teacher reprimanded me; for I was a slow learner. Likewise, my classmates mocked me as "BOBO" ( incompetent). It was hurtful though it is indeed true. Similar situations occurred when I confidently took part in a certain writing contest. Gossipers involved me in their discourse, and undoubtedly it again became a controversial issue in the classroom. I knew it was stupid to level myself along with those aspiring writers, but to win was not my genuine intention. What I wanted was to grab such opportunity which might greatly enhance my English writing ability. Additionally,prior to my high school graduation, I had planned to memorize the rules in subject-verb agreement. I feel shy to say that I still did not master it that time. We had been studying it since first year, but I always forgot. I graduated high school with a lower grade in English.

All those experiences have been my inspirations to stand firm and make a good change. Instead of taking them pessimistically, I have rather served them as valuable things to prosper and develop my incompetent part. Challenges are not all times bane. They are intended to make us inspired and go on with everything. It is true that they hurt us and hinder our plans, but it is up to us if we will let ourselves get affected. Remember, regret is always in the end. If we became weak at the time trials have faced us along the way, regret will only be the consequence. We commonly utter this, " If only I became strong, I would not be failed ". A man with full of hope is a man who is unbeatable.

With my perseverance, I found Essay Forum as an online site which impressed me with one reason. I witnessed that there are a lot of the members who have been striving for improvement. I just thought I finally found the best place to develop my writing skills using the second language, without any insecurity and degradation. All are working, not just for themselves but also to help everyone.

I was very determined. This was what I felt in compelling myself to be excellent in English both in speaking and writing aspect. I was driven by my determination to study college taking up a bachelor degree in secondary education major in English. I planned to teach nowadays, and it has been my will to urge my future students to not dread committing mistakes in learning English. Most of all, teach them in an easy mode with love of the language that great learning has something to do with the so-called " help"- do not belittle those who are incompetent, but rather "help" them to be great as you are.

Filipinos are very conscious with the correct grammar usage; ideas are quite put aside. This is because of the belief that ideas cannot be put across effectively if the sentence is constructed confusing. Having this environment is a big challenge for me. Nevertheless, it would be plain if we challenge ourselves instead of the challenge does it to us.

Yet, it only takes a year for me to graduate in my chosen field of specialization. With all these challenges, one philosophy is made. Whatever environment we have, no matter how perfectionist people are, and even we have committed with so many failures, be optimist all the time. This is my philosophy in life - my technique to overcome any challenge and achieve my goal.

Grammar, Usage / 'Class who is absent..' - Which is more appropriate to say? [14]

Hi,

I am now enrolled in this subject, Methods and Strategies of Teaching. Our professor reminded us that when we are in the field of teaching, we need to be careful in constructing sentences. He added also that it MUST conform the rule of appropriateness. This is my concern, which is more appropriate to say: " Class, who is absent today?" or " Class, do we have absent today?"

It seems both of them are grammatically right, but Im so confused which I will utilize in my demonstration teaching with regards to checking of absentees. If I commit error of appropriateness, the evaluators will retrench me with points on that criterion.

Please let me know. Thank you.:))

Writing Feedback / Reactions Upon the Gross Effects of Typhoon Maring and Monsoon [NEW]

Question: Write in essay about your personal reactions why Filipinos experience the gross effects of typhoon Maring and monsoon.

Kindly do comment for the improvement of this essay. This is actually my assignment.

People experience the wrath of natural disasters like flash flood, landslide, and hurricane wind not just because these are all natural phenomena, but it is all due to humanity's neglect and exploitation towards nature.

Whatever may happen every time there is a typhoon, people should instill in mind that it is not a sort of revenge by nature, but rather it is a plea in which nature has been expressing it to everyone in the form of natural force. Yearly, nature evokes people by its several pleas by which just rare who exert attention and action. As a result, many of them suffer through the terrific devastation brought by the natural disasters.

Recently, Philippines for many times has encountered again a remarkable incident in which lots of Filipinos have been extremely affected. This super west monsoon, ignited by the typhoon Maring, never discriminate rich from poor; everyone has experienced fair effects of the said calamity. In just few days, most urban places particularly Manila, Valenzuela, Makati, and Malabon seem like a plain sea. The hasty current of water abruptly covers up most houses causing all the affected residents force to evacuate to certain safe places. In response to this formidable occurrence, the government tightens swift operation to rescue residents who are still waiting help. There are some along with their relatives who stay on the roof of their houses. They do not want to leave, for they are monitoring their properties and stuffs. This is one predicament of the rescue team towards people who have such quality. To prevent it, the government readily mandates all the responsible local agencies to do the force evacuation. It is only the remedy to save them. In 2009, during the typhoon Ondoy, it was the time when the great number of casualties reported due to excessive volume of rainfall that caused flash floods. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council ( NDRRMC), the mere reasons why that happened are these due to lack of preparation and discipline. That is why yet when the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) detects that there will be a low pressure area and it has a great potentiality to be a typhoon, everybody is warned and asked to be prepared and vigilant. In fact, the government prematurely issues cancellation of classes and operation for all the employees. This is a response to eradicate, or if possible, prevent casualty phenomenon in all areas. However, though the results due to immediate government actions are quite improving, the way typhoon Maring and monsoon devastate the lives of some Filipinos is remarkably grave. The present structures of the affected places are really pathetic and turbulent. Various plastics, broken materials, and thick mud are flushed everywhere. Rivers are full of garbage. Perhaps, one of the reasons why rivers overflow is the trashes coming from the nearby houses. They cannot deny it because there are concrete evidences.

Nature has its own way to protect itself. Though it cannot speak, it can able to express its plea through actions. If people cannot discipline themselves, nature will show them how. It merely reverts back to them what they deserve to experience.

End can justify the means. Therefore, there is no reason to say, " Why is this happening?"

Undergraduate / LOCAL GOVERNANCE IN THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA - economic and social aspect of your city [3]

Question:Tell something about the economic and social aspect of your city.

Any comment will be highly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Every local government primarily aims the common welfare of the people in its jurisdiction, including the community where they dwell in. In relation, the local legislative officials also ensure to cater programs, projects, and services aligned with the general needs of the subject.

Expanding itself in the area of economic and social development, city of Santa Rosa constantly targets to substantially improve the quality of life of all Rosenians with regards to employment, education, peace, environment, social welfare, health, and communication. This is the prime mission of the city government towards the attainment of the so-called total human development.

Santa Rosa has been known as the "Investment Capital of South Luzon" since 1994. As an indicator, many stakeholders have manufactured industries which immensely uplift the economic state, like that of creating job opportunities for unemployed but qualified people. This economic progress of the city is brought about by the strategic competence of its leaders. They are the reasons why there is focus on manufacturing resulting to economic success. The goal that they have targeted paves way to rapid development in terms of investment and leads to putting up good economy. Prior to that positive economic result, the local government officials in participation with the private agencies developed scrupulously goals based on the global economic perspective

Apart from economic aspect, social development, moreover, is taken into high consideration through education and programs offered to attain a harmonious environment wherein there is peace, just, unity, and proactive living. The promotion of social welfare is conducted through promulgation of projects that open a vast track to people to get them involved into community-based activities. Furthermore, the city government actively holds seminars and trainings in response to the social problems the whole community is facing tremendously such as sex trafficking of children and young people, child abuse, and other socially known crimes. On the other hand, social unity is likewise strengthened by raising responsive programs. As instance, the Environment Code of Santa Rosa, which was implemented in 2011, united several agencies to tackle about the observable causes and formidable effects of climate change. It is also aimed to inform people to make them aware of the pertinent actions for that natural phenomenon. Public health, in addition, is similarly secured; for there are ordinances enforced to maintain welfare of the people. To mention, establishments are required for strict compliance in providing all public comfort rooms with adequate facilities and anti-bacterial soaps; otherwise, they will be responsible to face up certain sanction imposed. All in all, these services given to the public pass a process called information transparency which is done through seminars, trainings, and social networking sites. The main purpose is to make people well -informed about the programs, projects, and services the government offers.

Generally, most local government find economic and social issues complex to be taken into actions, typically when it comes to poverty alleviation and peace. Although systematic approach is used to impede these predicaments, quality service is still lacking and somewhat disregarded. As a result, there is no development and change both economically and socially.

Governance is structured prudently for the welfare of the common people, how the officials will extract a model considering the economic and social excellence and how they will utilize it for application.