Bayanihan
“Passion driven by love is more powerful than passion driven by anger.”
Back at 1957, we had lost our beloved President Ramon Magsaysay to a plane crash and it was a difficult time for the Filipinos. It’s 2014 already and everyone still remembers him. Every year, in history class, I would be sitting on my desk as my teacher discusses about him in awe. It had never dawned on me how, unlike others, I wouldn’t be able to see him walk through the streets of Manila wearing a plain t-shirt and sandals helping a random child or watch him give yet another scholarship to a blessed student. But even if I would never be able to see the late president Ramon Magsaysay, I would be able to see his influence on others, how they, like him, have made a difference in their own ways- the Ramon Magsaysay awardees.
Every year the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award is given to an individual in Asia who embodies the character of the late president in certain fields of activity- government service; public service; community leadership; journalism, literature and creative communication arts; peace ...
Giving them a functioning government, education system, military presence, the United States truly felt like they helped. However, the Filipinos felt dictated over and did not agree to the lifestyle that the Americans
Ernesto Che Guevara (1928-1967) not only played a pivotal role in Cuba’s revolutionary movement’s seizure of power in 1959 but also in Cuba’s social revolution that elated the island nation into a communist state. He was the unifying and driving force behind the revolution playing a significant role as an unrelenting guerrilla soldier taking shelter under the giant Neotropical leaves and shrubbery of the unforgiving terrain of the Sierra Maestra Mountains and serving as a dedicated and loyal official in Fidel Castro’s victorious regime. But still today, the question of Che remains was he the good guy or the bad guy? A murderer and terrorist or a martyr and saint. Even today the young faces of Cuba pledge to be like the man whose face adorned the 3 peso note, women light candles and burn incense in remembrance of their sainted leader and his stern frugal gaze glares out at you from every grey city wall in Havana.
“We were a group of four or five captains who used to jog together in the afternoons, and one day in 1983 Chávez suggested we swear an oath to fight against corruption and for the welfare of our country…from that moment on, we began to study the pr...
The Che Guevara of Latin America is currently more present than ever. The ideals he pursued will forever affect some people. Guevara’s fight was for the oppressed, the exploited; he was the voice of the people with no voice. His image quiets any person who tires to continue oppression or the unmeasured gain of wealth.
“The secret of happiness is freedom, and the secret of freedom is courage.” In America, Americans are blessed to have the right to freedom. Unlike other unfortunate countries, their freedom is limited. In many Latin American countries, the government’s leader has all power of the Country. Citizens have no rights to freedom, they are trapped in a cruel country where innocent people are killed each day. Civilians fear to speak out to the regime of leader; However, there were a few courageous citizens enough to speak out against the government. For example, “The Censors” by Luisa Valenzuela and the historical fictionalized account, “In The Time Of The Butterflies” by Julia Alvarez reveal individual 's role in overcoming oppression.
I was very excited when I heard that I had been invited into National Junior Honors Society. The first time I heard of NJHS, it instantly became a goal of mine. When my older sister left for college I was very sad, so I think that this is a way for me to keep a part of her. I have always been that little girl no one understood, because I’m always very excited to learn and get back to school after summer break. I’m very happy to see that I’ve been invited, but this is why I should be accepted.
Emerson Yuntho. 2017. Take Back Aung San Suu Kyi’s Nobel Peace Prize; Indonesia, Jakarta. Retrieved from
In his memoir, he invites his audience to gain insight into the need for solidarity in our world, probably now more than ever. His hope is for the reader to develop compassion and gain an understanding of unconditional love. His quest for solidarity is ultimately the main focus of this book. For Boyle,
Today is our first day of being the leaders, doers, and problem solvers of the future. Those who persevere, who give it their all and approach each day with optimism will ultimately meet success and happiness. Of course, there will be many a failure on that windy road of life, but with dedication, we can do anything and make any dream come true. But, as we grow older and encounter success, we must not forget those who have had it rough, whose lives may have hit some potholes on the way, and we must take care of those who need a helping hand. As each of us leaves our mark on the world, be generous and be happy, and always remember the good times, good friends, and lessons learned at Marefat.
One of the Philippines more influential revolution leaders was influenced by the teachings and beliefs of the renowned “originator of the modern nonviolent or passive resistance movement”, Mahatma Gandhi (Bedford/St. Martin's 445). Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino is one of Marcos political opponents ordered to be immediately arrested after declaring the martial law. While wrongfully incarcerated by Marcos Ninoy read Gandhi whose life and work greatly influenced him to want to free his people in the Philippines. Ninoy was assassinated at the Manila national airport on August 21, 1983, upon his return to the Philippines from exile in the United States for three years. He had a speech prepared for that day even though he was not able to give his speech it was clear in the speech that he planned to resolve the political confrontations with Marcos through non violent means which he adopted from Gandhi’s work. In his speech Ninoy writes “I have returned of my free will joi...
power of one person to make a difference, we must also note the contributions of
Over the years, the Philippines has gone from being one of the richest countries in Asia to being one of the poorest. It has experienced growth and development since World War II. The current administration under President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is aiming for a more rapid growth in the coming years. In 2004, the Philippine economy grew by 6.1% surprising everyone. In 2005, the Philippine peso appreciated by 6%, the fastest in the Asian region for that year. At present, the administration is meeting its expected target growth and is continually looking positive for the future.
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