Raphael

                               Having nationwide simultaneous earthquake drills is a good idea. This will help others to know what to do when an earthquake hits and it checks on how prepared we are for earthquakes. We are long overdue for a massive earthquake, so we should start preparing for it. It isn’t a question of will it happen but when?                   A lot of people do not take earthquake drills seriously and most of the time they do not even follow the proper steps. When an earthquake strikes, we should Duck, Cover and Hold and when the shaking stops, move to an open space. People will get injured when an earthquake happens, it is the job of first responders to move quickly and ensure the safety of the civilians. Many people must work together to prevent casualties from happeni...

                                                                    Nothing beats going to school The style of education during the pandemic is something new to me. Although I have heard of it before, I never really tried it and I was impressed by it. I believe that the quality of education during the pandemic has gone down. But it can still be the same as before if we try harder.                   Because studying has gone online, students do not have to work as hard as before. The tasks given to them weekly become more predictable and limited. But without face to face I doubt that the students will learn anything this school year. Going to school is the best public policy tool available to raise skills. Wh...

                                                              Crossroads                 The Philippines is at a point where one mistake might lead to the loss of our opportunity to thrive. Global superpowers developed after the end of World War II and they are still here but difference is that they have increased and choosing which one to side with is difficult but siding with the wrong one might lead to a devastating outcome for us.   Resilient is defined as “able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions”. In order for us to become a resilient country we need to start from the basics, solidify our foundation. For a third world country like us to succeed, we need help from these superpowers. We need...