Capital N for national, S for service, T for training and P for program. NSTP, by just reading it’s definition one could conclude that this subject is for the deeper understanding of the word “countrymen”, and for the betterment of our beloved nation.
NSTP as what I heard according to some students is a tiring subject. You’ve got to cancel all your appointments during rest day because of the activities that is basically a part of NSTP like tree planting and stuffs. But what I appreciated about NSTP is that it offers individual the opportunity of being of help to others, especially those who are in need. It does not purely focuses on the present generation but to the conservation of the next generation. I as an NSTP student can proudly say that in my own little way, I contributed to the salvation of mother earth by just planting a tree. If there will be millions of students who will plant trees then one tree will become millions, even though we can’t restore mother earth but at least we can prevent it from total destruction. Let’s salvage what we can before it’s too late.
Our economy right now is not as healthy as it was before, where citizens don’t have to go abroad to finance their families here in the Philippines. That’s what we called “on practical basis”, but the disadvantage are pulling us down. All the excellent people go to abroad for financial security that our government can’t provide. NSTP 11, emphasizes the continuous patronage to our own nation will make a big change. No one can help us uproot Philippines from being a third world country except ourselves. Being a “makabayan” not just in mind but also in heart is what everyone should practice.
In order to do so, we have to hold hands and fight any injustice and corruption that our economy is suffering right now. But we should not forget that we should hate the sin made by that person not the person himself. That is the basic aspect of humanity. Everyone should believe that there is justice that will prevail in a peaceful and right manner. Killing is a big NO-NO; we don’t have the right to do so.
Every endeavor we face in our day to day struggle, we should face it with courage and honesty. And when you believe that you can do it, you really can do it. With the help of Our Almighty Father all impossible is possible. As for me, I would just smile at my biggest problem and say, “hey you! Don’t under-estimate me, I have a BIG GOD!”
All in all, it’s been a privilege to be enrolled in NSTP 11, although it’s tiring, but it helps me find time to not think of my academic troubles and stuff. It helps me ease the tension.
… promote the common good, conserve our patrimony, and secure to ourselves and our posterity, the blessings of independence and democracy under the rule of law …
Filipino people stands by what they believed are right and can result to the betterment of the society. NSTP is one proof that we cared. Giving students a chance to show what we can do, and how we can make a change to the problems that all the people are commonly dealing with, is one of the aims of the NSTP.
I do believe in what Dr. Jose P. Rizal said “KABATAAN ANG PAG-ASA NG BAYAN”, that’s not debatable, for we know that that is true. And as one of the entrusted youth, I have to take responsibility and be active in whatever things I can do with my ability to be of service not just to my fellow countrymen but to the nation.
GOOD EDUCATION: I am proud to be a Filipino citizen, for Filipinos are very different from the other race, kind, hospitable, and respectable.As a student I can prove and I can show what I can do to help others specially those who are in need.
DRUG EDUCATION: Drug addicts, are very rampant nowadays, and it’s very sad to say that most of the population addicted to drugs are youth. We can’t blame anyone or them why they indulged in that thing, but we can still help them by giving them proper education and teaching them what drugs can do to their health, since I am a student, we can impart our knowledge to those who are lacking guidance and knowledge about this thing.
NATIONAL SECURITY: Not only those people carrying guns are responsible to stop possible crimes, even it is a small or big crime, we have to take part of it, even how little it just is to solve the problem or we prevent it in the least way we can do. That’s why we are sent to school to earn courage to face things and be educated of what is right and wrong, so why be scared?
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION: Nothing is constant in this world except change. We are living on a changing world, from paradise to a world gradually becoming a wasteland. The paradise was left to us to be taken care of, not to be destroyed, but since we can’t undone the things that we had done in the past few millennia we can still prevent the total destruction that may happen, by supporting and be an active member of the CLEAN AND GREEN program of the government and do the things that can still save mother earth like putting the proper garbage in the proper trash can, planting of trees, etc.
DISASTER AWARENESS, PREPAREDNESS AND MANAGEMENT: As what I said earlier, we are changing in all aspects, and as we change the world change, and we suffer more violent reactions from mother earth, that’s why as early as now, a college freshmen, we should be prepared in whatever ways, cause we don’t know what will happen in the future or even in a little span of time.
My expectations about NSTP before were indeed true…
Like just any other subject, NSTP started with lectures of its nature, what it is all about. But I do believe that talks without words are just nonsense … All that we had discussed must be applied, and that started the tiring yet fulfilling and fun NSTP adventure.
One best experience about NSTP is that we were given a chance to save mother earth in our own little way by just planting a tree at Malagos watershed areas.
The beginning of the community immersion started during the first semester to survey the location and to determine what project could help the community.
During the second semester whole new groups were made, since the whole BMLS first years were reshuffled and my old group mates were then distributed to different sections. I was a former makakalikasan then became maka-Diyos.
Our location was changed and we started again and reviewed the previous reports on the site we’re assigned. This semester got it all for one I should say … We did a lot of immersions, reports, reviews and lots and lots of stuffs, but on top of it our desire to provide the community of P-8 Malambuon a livelihood project, URBAN GARDENING.
We were able to equip ourselves with the confidence to gather funds to make the project visible in a way of donation envelopes and raffle tickets.
The busiest part of the project was the preparation for the seminar since it’s the start of the project implementation, the crucial part for if we fail, we have to start again from the beginning, and that would be another burden to our part, another obstacle to pass and graduate NSTP. But though unity and cooperation of the individuals we were satisfied and happy to the outcome of the seminar.
The reaction and response of the participants was very fulfilling especially when few of them actually told us these words… “THANK YOU!” It was worth a shot after all.
All our hard work and labor had produced wonderful fruits and were just so happy that a number of participants really made a lot of effort to make the project successful.
When our teacher arrived in our room, I began to wonder if she’s the type to read and determine one’s thinking. For I know she will be our General Psychology teacher. I even asked myself whether she had contact lenses or maybe it’s the result of being stuck with Psychology, then she can really do incredible things, also like having a third eye. That’s what I also thought when I knew that General Psychology is one of my subjects during first year. It’s really great if you can read people’s mind or maybe there future, or maybe even understand people’s feelings well.
Psych, in short, I’ve heard it many times specially in movies, they can move things, fly, read the stars and more fantastic things. My enrolment fees are worth paying for, if I’ll be able to do those things. It’s like enrolling in Hogwarts, and I’m like Harry Potter, discovering my hidden talents, quiet funny to think about,
Psychology, sounds interesting, in fact it really is. After teacher Lara explained what we will be dealing with in this subject, I’m still one hundred percent sure that Psychology is still worth studying for.
They said knowing oneself before knowing others is the best thing to do to enhance and improve oneself and keep on accelerating in the good side of life. And that’s what makes Psychology subject important, especially to freshmen like me.
Psychology, otherwise known as the study of soul or mind concerns mainly to human behavior. Through Psychology we can determine the pattern of human behavior and also knowing it not by chance but by choice.
People don’t change; it’s just that you know them better, sometimes true and sometimes not. It depends on the situation and happenings that changes one’s attitude, or maybe made that person realize something based on his experiences while on his journey in life. And I do believe in this quote “Experience is the best teacher”, and Psychology can justify it.
Truly, this subject plays a significant role as I go along in my tertiary level education, and will serve as my guide in all my decisions in life also through the help of the Almighty God.
It’s amazing how a little candle can brighten up a very dark room. Its brightness makes me feel warmth. It helps me find comfort and safety when I’m in the dark. Even travelers use candle to see their way, it serves as their hope and direction so they'll not get lost.
Maybe one would think that I was so full of myself that I describe myself as being a candle. I too feel the same way, but I guess that would really best suit me and my personality as well.
I’m the eldest child in the family; I have two younger sisters both girls. I tried to be excellent; I did it just for them to see me as their elder, like how a candle can help the travelers. I as their big sister shouldbe the one demonstrating them how to handle things and stuff like this and that, so to speak I should not be hasty about my decisions so that they would not be mislead by me, because if I’ll do bad in any aspects in my life, it’s not just me who will suffer. As I begin to light a candle it reminds me of the time I told myself, “I’m old, I have to properly take responsibility in everything I do. When I was deep on my thoughts, I forgot that the strands of my hair was toasted already in the fire, it really did not turn out good, am I clumsy or the fire just get stronger? What a silly idea that was. That’s when I realize that whatever I do, in order to take on my responsibility, I have to face consequences in the future. After a few minutes, the candle started to melt, it’s like the candle is shedding a tear because of the flame. Another thought came to my mind, I came to my senses after all, I did survived until today, that means I’m a strong one, it’s like the candle, it melted then fell to the table and then it hardened again, just like me, I’ve encounter many depressing and heartbreaking situations, but not definitely with teens relationship, I should make it clear. I became a better person because of this, in terms of my temper and attitude. The candle may melt until it’s gone, but you will remember how it brightens the very dark room and give hope to everybody. I hope my life would be like that, I may not be forever young or a permanent residence in this world but the memories I had shared with everybody hopefully will always be remembered forever.
The point why I chose candle is that it helps me realize what life would be for me. That’s why I’m an optimistic person, the light in the candle that brightens the room; I look like a tough one, maybe a bit but I was always fragile, just some big candle I often see in the church altar, so strong, but when you light it, it will eventually melt.One thing about a melted candle is that it stays like a candle; it tried its best to be hard again even if it’s not in its perfect shape. Precious is always Precious.
When I sit back and consider the significant events in my past, the important aspects of my current life, and my future goals, the underlying theme is one of appreciating God’s plans for me.
I was born in Taguig, Metro Manila and raised in Sinobong, Veruela Agusan del Sur, the product of a Catholic father in the name of Dario and a mother in the name of Guadelia both of Filipino ancestry. My mother and I had the same month and date of birthday, the 15th day of January. I was born on the year of the dog, 1994. During this year, Princess Diana of Wales was a celebrity icon, a kind and generous princess, and so, my parents came up with my name. Since the name princess is widely used they preferred to name me as Precious followed by the name of Diana but in English version to make it more suitable. In my childhood years, my life was centered in my family and relatives. I was the eldest, and have two younger sisters; Darel Joy and Kristelle Marie.
In my early years of education, the feeling of satisfaction seemed as though it might never end. I remember how my mother and father would wear a smile as I walked across the stage for my moment of glory and also during picture taking after pinning me my ribbons and medals being the 1st honor from grade 1 to grade 6, and graduated as a valedictorian in Sinobong Elementary School. Elementary was indeed my “show-off stage”, it’s where my hidden talents were discovered like singing and dancing, and it also played a great part in developing my self-confidence.
One of the unforgettable moments during elementary was when I was bestowed as the youngest secretary by my mother co-secretaries. That’s when my mom brought me with her during the Philippine League of Secretaries to the Sanggunian (PLEASES) seminar twice. First was when I was in grade 5 and the second time was in the following year. It was my first time to ride a plane from Davao to Manila and then spent 12 hours riding a bus to Laoag City. We went to Vigan and visited some old houses made of brick, old churches and pottery makers, different museums like Crisologo’s museum, GOMBURZA’S museum and we did went to the former MalacaÔang Palace and also the tower where Caesar Montano shot the film about Dr. Jose Rizal. And I could never forget the experience riding a “calesa” while visiting different tourist spots and also when we visited the corpse of former president Ferdinand Marcos in his hometown. This trip brought me back the place where I was born. We stayed and visited our relatives in Manila, had fun with them and do lots of things. They accompanied us in visiting Manila and Malabon Zoo where I encounter and saw different animals and had experience holding them in my own hands.
My second trip was in Kalibo, Aklan. It was also my 2nd and 3rd time to be onboard a ship as I remember it. Since the place is just near Boracay, the group decided to visit Bora. The plan was just to stay for a night but unfortunately a storm came and we were stranded for 3 days. I still remember the hotel we stayed, that was La Carmella Hotel. Being stuck in Boracay is not that bad, we did take a swim in the swimming pool because it’s dangerous in the beach.
During my middle-school years, I sat back and listened to one gloomy comment after another, half-enjoying the fact that many are insecure with me, that what I think is the reason behind those crab mentality act they had been doing. Needless to say, they were just some people I had known, I still have lots unknown friends in the future, and whatever they say will not really determine who I am because I am just the only one who knows the true me and the extent of what I can do. Generally, high school life is still enjoyable, lots of fun and full of laughs and tears. This was the perfect time to realize what I really want in life. But all of these have been important lessons, and I believe that I have learned as much through these experiences as I have through my 10 years of primary and secondary education. I do believe that I grew more, emotionally, socially, and intellectually, during my four years of high school than during any other period of time thus far. Trento National High School provided a rigorous academic environment, and being part of the special section that is included in every year level, I managed to learn some important lessons about dealing with the pressure. It was at TNHS that I found my academic strengths and was given the tools to pursue them to the fullest extent possible. Because I was placed in a situation with few of the resources many students had in other better-funded schools, I learned how to make the best of the situation. As I graduated with honors, I believed that I was ready to take on the college life.
And now as I enter the tertiary level in San Pedro College, taking up Bachelor in Medical Laboratory Science, different changes and adjustments are to be made, emotionally, socially, mentally, and physically. As I go on in this path I’ve chosen, endeavors are expected. But despite of all expected and future problems, I’m pretty sure that I can survive it, because there will always be people who will be with me through thick and thin and through up’s and down’s.
"We can't stop the waves, but we can learn to surf."
“It’s not about winning or losing, but loving what you’re doing.”
It all started with a bar of modeling clay and a pack of straws. First, we thought of a plan that would help us built a tall and strong structure. What came up on our minds was to build a tower, but the problem is how to make it strong enough to stay standing for the rest of the hour. One of us suggested that the strongest base or foundation is a triangle-shaped platform. Everybody agreed to the idea, and when the thirteen minutes of creating the said plan started, we carefully constructed the planned structure quietly but with haste. We we’re pressured because of the time allotted for the activity, but despite of the time flying so fast for us to hear it’s tick-tucking on our ears, I had this funny but wonderful feeling of excitement and happiness creeping in my nerves, especially when the tower stood tall among others. And as one of the five people who built it, I felt proud yet stayed humble for the outcome of the game. Our tower may not be that strong to withstand the blow of the air but the tower we built won, being the last standing structure among eight structures.
Just like my life, for me to be able to withstand the blow of trials, I should be sure that I have the best and strongest foundation in life and that is having God as the center of my life. I may be like a straw, not that strong but still when you combined it with another, and then combining it with the clay to connect the structure that will become tall and strong. There’s a time during the activity that our tower seem to loss its strength and slowly fell down but what we did was that we put another set of straw in the sides to prevent it from falling down and it worked, and we were relieved. There are so many problems, difficulties and frustrations in life, it just depends on the person if he or she wants to stand up and fight, and in order so, strategies and technique should be used as early as possible to prevent it from getting worst.
In every negative thing that happened in my life, I felt proud, for the fact that I learned to face and accept it, at least the very positive way that I could.
“It might have been”, these words that I often used, has been a way of catching up with lot of things. I’ve known how painful regret can be, especially when lives are deeply affected. But regardless of how sheltered or permissive our past, all of us have had regrets accompanied with feelings of guilt. I will not deny the fact that because I hadn’t done what I planned to do, I didn’t feel frustrated. Yes I am, it seems that plans are always planned ahead to be followed not to be declined. And the outcome should be according to what was planned.
As I bid goodbye to psychology 100, leaving all the stress yet enjoyable feeling while thinking, reflecting and writing lots of reflection paper, I can say that I had learned many things, especially the way I think, move and deal with lot of things. Life can be appreciated with just a simple reflection paper, when you reflect to it, by heart and as one way of knowing and understanding yourself better, to become the best that you can be.
