EDUCATION

One of the most controversial topics until now is the advancement of technology.

Some people say it is a blessing while some call it a disaster

Nowadays, technology has changed our education system We live in an era where technology has become an important part of our daily lives but sometimes, it can also be a problem if we continue to depend on it.

Knowledge is mostly available and free to access Without a doubt, the development of technology has a strong influence on how students access information Since students are no longer limited to traditional classrooms, these devices and applications can allow them to improve their active learning Mobile devices are mostly used by students for studying, social connection, entertainment, and work

Overall, the most common learning apps are: instant access to information and answers, reading ebooks, educational videos, educational games, accessing documents or document libraries, participating in online lessons and tutorials, accessing video clips or audio libraries, etc

But because of our easy access to these applications, plagiarism has also increased as students find pre-written works online or AI-generated answers which result in pupils receiving unfair assignment scores

A student from UP Diliman is under surveillance because it is reported that they used an AI program to answer the final essay exam

Guiang, the teacher of the said student, stated in the post that he used two AI detector systems to verify the originality of the student's

The Electric Car Mirage: Shifting, Not Solving Pollution

Electric cars are often touted as the solution to our pollution and climate change problems

However, the reality is not quite so simple

Jovan Nico S.J. Pelausa

essay and he discovered that several paragraphs were more than 90% likely written by a machine

Netizens expressed different kinds of comments to both the student and the professor A lot of people are not happy that the professor uploaded parts of the essay that may identify who is the student

“Nag-cheat man o hindi si student, masyadong maaga para sabihin It's unrighteous for anyone to have a verdict this early. So much more for the people na wala namang access sa nasabing paper.” - @alxjsndro from Twitter

People should be careful because some of the information on the internet can be unreliable too which causes frustration or confusion for the users, you need to not just see one source but a lot of sources and then compare them to each other so you can see which is more reliable and true

In the end, there will be difficulties when we introduce a new way of teaching Almost all things have their advantages and disadvantages We just need to be aware of certain drawbacks and not depend on them There’s no reason to be afraid of Ed-Tech, but we shouldn’t rush toward digital change either.

The production of electric cars involves several processes that contribute to pollution, making the idea that they are the answer a misconception

First, the mining of raw materials for the production of electric cars emits pollution

This is the first step in the creation of these vehicles, and already, we are off to a not-sogreen start The batteries in electric cars, made of lithium, also require extraction and refining, further contributing to pollution greater than internal combustion cars

Once the car is manufactured, we then turn to the power source that charges the battery: the power plant Unfortunately, many of these power plants rely on nuclear fission, which produces significant amounts of pollution

So, even though we are driving an electric cars, the source of our energy is still contributing to the pollution problem

In essence, we have not solved the problem of pollution and climate change,

We have taken the pollution and moved it to the locations where the raw materials are mined and the power plants are located This raises the question: have we made a positive impact on the environment by using electric cars?

In conclusion, while electric cars are a step in the right direction, they are not the complete solution to our pollution and climate change problems We must continue to seek out new and innovative ways to reduce our carbon footprint and create a cleaner and more sustainable future.

EDCA: Forging Stronger Pact with U.S. for Enhance National Defense

Enhance Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) as the name implies, is an agreement between the US and the Philippines intended to bolster the AmericanPhilippine alliance

By aligning ourselves with America, we can access intelligence sharing and advanced military equipment, which will significantly enhance our ability to respond to potential security threats One example we can all relate is in the ongoing conflict between China and the Philippines in the western Philippine Sea which they deemed the South China Sea

Based on the recent years, China showed aggression toward the Philippines also known as the South China Sea Arbitration, Although On 12th of July 2016, the arbitral tribunal ruled in favor of the Philippines on most of its submissions China's fleet continuously blocked Filipino fishermen from Scarborough Shoal

It is imperative that we strengthen our alliance to safeguard our national security and economic interests The United States has been a reliable partner for many years, providing us with military assistance, training and technology to strengthen our defense capabilities

Now, there are currently five existing base camps under the effect of EDCA and these are Cesar Air Base, Fort Magsaysay (Manila) Macton-Berita Ebuen Air Base (Cebu), Antonio Bautista Air Base (East Palma) Lumbia Air Base (South, Palawan)

Despite China harassing us in our own territory not long ago they have some guts to complain about EDCA in fact the Chinese Embassy in Manila on funday warned the Philippines against the plan of opening up additional sites with the US government, saying this will drag the country into "The Taiwan question"

In the face of growing geopolitical challenges, it is essential that we make strategic choices and build strong partnerships that can help us navigate the complex terrain ahead We must choose our allies wisely

Zusete Ramos