UPHOLDER OF TRUTH. HERALD OF CHANGE. March - July 2021
Volume 5 Issue 3
Kabataan, Ipaglaban ang Kinabukasan. Panahon nang ipakita ng kabataan ang pagkakaisa sa pagpili sa susunod na mga lider ng bansa. Art by Rania Marie Pucan.
SC-elects vow better service, student body ties Students expect platform attainment Ayeesha Kimberly Cellona and Princess Pravika Rai “It’s time to set our bars higher,” said Student Council (SC) President-elect Hadriel Ramos as they assured better performance by reforming internal operations and student body relations through early preparation of their promised platforms for Academic Year 2021-2022.
In an interview, Ramos stated that before plans set sail, the SC will prioritize system and data organization to establish the transfer of data for the succeeding SC officers. “I have observed throughout the years that we have no such data obtained from previous administrations...and that is something that we are going to change,” he added.
Consequently, the President-elect said that the lack of manpower as a support staff of the officers is one of the things to be addressed by the SC. “We will establish a Student Committee Sub-Organization...that assists the (SC) in the execution of (their) responsibilities,” he concluded. SC-elects, see page 2
Research Fair faces setbacks, varied student insights Guen Marie Sapinit
Mixed feedback from participants and student attendees were received from the first DLSU-D High School (HS) Research Fair held on May 12 to 15, with satisfaction and criticism centered mainly on preparations and platform accessibility.
Inside the Monitor. Students graduating inside their homes via online setup with the use of different gadgets. Art by Chynna Ysabelle Brugada.
4 Editorial A vote of whose escape
According to DLSU-D HS Student Research Council HUMSS/ABM/TVL Chairperson Alyssa Karen Acal, participants nearly missed their scheduled presentations due to supposed connectivity issues. “The slow Internet connection almost caused them to join the virtual room late... Fortunately, (students) were quick to assign another groupmate to present on their behalf,” she recalled as student presenters faced last-minute technical difficulties.
Moreover, Acal explained that event moderators have undergone training sessions to prepare for effectively utilizing the virtual platform Floor during the program. “[T]he committee members and the teachers had to (be) extensively (trained) in using Floor...[I]t’s quite different from the usual platforms we use such as (Microsoft) Teams and Zoom,” she said.
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Moreover, Ramos assured that the transparency in SC activities through communication with the student body will be executed in his upcoming administration. “I can tell you with a strength of confidence...that there are going to be more events and with more engagements anchored to them because almost all of (them) will be given a [real] budget,” he said. Additionally, SC Secretary-elect Francis Ayala vowed to uphold inclusivity and innovation through projects that will cater to the needs and interests of both new and old students. “There are already projects underway... from academic to recreational (for) those that concern student welfare,” he mentioned. Furthermore, SC Public Relations Officer-elect Leanne Dagsil stated that the early election gave the council ample amount
NEWS of time for brainstorming, preparation, and execution of future projects. “Incoming Grade 11 transferees will be anticipating (events like) Para Los Lasalianos... (and) Lasallian Integration Day which aims to diminish feelings of culture shock experienced by transferees,” she added. Students’ feedback Incoming Grade 12 students expressed anticipation of increased student events, fulfillment of promised platforms as Ken Ellen Piencenaves (HMS15) stated that the previous SC was inactive and felt like there was no action at all. “I hope that the new set of (SC officers)... strive for inclusion in their activities and appear in the needs of our students,” she explained.
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Furthermore, Jasmin Delos Reyes (STM13) urged for consistency among SC officers as she cited how planned platforms and activities materialize only at the beginning of the administration’s term. “I usually see candidates who are active (at) the start, but later on they forget to keep their promises to the student body. We need consistency in order to gain trust,” she stated. Meanwhile, Piencenaves claimed that although most of the winners deserved their position, popularity dominated better than the intellect route. “[I]t’s quite saddening how (the) majority of the votes derived from the popularity of each candidate instead of the intellectual and promising capabilities they shared,” she added.
Research Fair, see page 1
However, Best Presenter Awardee Veronica Kae Gonzales (STM21) mentioned that their group’s unfamiliarity with the said platform caused minor issues as they were not fully oriented with its navigation prior to the program. “[W]e only got to use [Floor] on the day of the event, (specifically at) the very moment we were scheduled to present, so one of our groupmates had trouble entering the (virtual) backstage where [students] could meet and prepare before presenting,” she shared. In addition, Best Paper Awardee Jezzyrae Maglente (HMS21) stated that she resorted to her least convenient devices due to difficulties with the incompatibility of the platform. “Ideally, I would be using my phone for the camera (and) still view the presentation on my laptop...(but) I learned that you can only log in one device at a time and Apple products are not compatible with [Floor],” she remarked. Student attendees also disclosed their experience, as Kyla Marie Mayor (HMS13) expressed that the technical difficulties in the event led to confusion. “I attended Room 4 on the first day, and the live event suddenly ended without warning...It was very puzzling,” she mentioned. Consequently, Mayor noted that there were issues that could have been avoided and
addressed by scheduling more orientations beforehand. “[T]hey (could have performed) a dry run (by) trying out ways on how to navigate [Floor] so that when it’s time to proceed with the presentations, everything (would have gone) smoothly and technical difficulties (have been) lessened,” she suggested. Despite connectivity issues and delayed schedules, Luigi Miguel Ordoñez (ABM14) emphasized that he was pleased with the overall outcome of the event as it immersed students through various topics of their choice. “I was averagely satisfied with the event... [The categorized parallel rooms feature] gave students the opportunity to pick whichever social (and) environmental category we wanted to discourse upon,” he explained. Also, Althea Kiarra Balanga-an (STM17) claimed that the Research Fair still managed to accomplish its objectives of inspiring students to engage within the community through research. “[T]he event has given me new insights (on) different areas to explore, which could be really helpful for my research next school year...This event (was) significant (in inspiring) students to take part and contribute (solutions) to modern-day issues,” she said.
The Cost of Freedom. Genocide, violation of Human Rights. Art by Denise Preclaro.
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Paglipat ng SHS Grad sa Agosto, binigyang linaw JHS Moving-Up, balak itakda sa Hulyo 30 Mary Pauline Castor at Franchez Cassandra Escander Ipinabatid ni Graduation Committee Chairperson Ersyllen Biñas ang mga sanhi sa pagtakda ng Senior High School (SHS) Graduation sa target date na Agosto 20, habang binigyang-linaw ang tsansa ng pagkakaroon ng face-to-face graduation.
Ayon sa kanya, bagama’t bukas ang posibilidad sa pangangasiwa ng face-to-face graduation ay prayoridad pa rin ang birtuwal na graduation sapagkat kailangang masigurado ang COVID-19 protocols. “‘[W]ag natin i-close (‘yung) possibility na magkaroon ng face-to-face graduation...[p]ero let’s focus more on the virtual graduation which is more doable and much safer. (Face-to-face) will be too much work for us teachers...(kasi) ‘yung safety protocol kailangan natin masunod,” saad ni Biñas. Samantalang ipinaliwanag ni Biñas na ang pagbabago sa guidelines ng community quarantine ay naging salik sa pag-usog ng pasahan ng requirements na dahilan sa pagkaantala ng Graduation sa Agosto habang layon namang ipagpatuloy sa Hulyo 30 ang Junior High School Virtual Moving-Up. “Noong nagkaroon ng (pagluwag) ‘yung quarantine status, mayroong na-expose na ‘di inaasahan...particularly students natin (dahil sa) relatives nila (na) kasama sa bahay. ‘Yun ‘yung isa sa mga nakita namin na cause kung bakit nagkaroon ng delay sa submissions,” aniya.
Ayon sa unang panukala ng Graduation Committee, idadagdag ang interaksyon sa pamamagitan ng live event bilang pagpapabuti mula sa virtual graduation tribute noong nakaraang taon. “This year, we are hoping to meet the expectations of our students and parents and provide a meaningful and memorable virtual graduation...(the ceremony) will be mixed, kumbaga (blended). (Mayroong) naka-video presentation (at mayroon) ding live na part,” paliwanag ni Biñas. Dagdag pa rito, nilinaw niya na ang idaraos na virtual Graduation ay walang karagdagang bayad sa matrikula ng mga mag-aaral. “According to the initial planning, there will be a virtual graduation provided that no graduation fees will be charged on top of our students’ tuition fee,” sabi ni Biñas. Puna ng mga estudyante Ibinahagi ni Izabella Pasano (HMS24) ang kanyang mga pag-aasam sa darating na Graduation lalo’t nagkaroon ng dagdag na panahon ang paghahanda nito.
“If August [‘yung] Graduation, umaasa kami na mapadalhan ng togas for our [graduation] photos para ramdam ng students ang pagiging graduates,” saad niya. Inilahad naman ni Novemie Verde (STM23) ang kanyang panghihinayang sapagkat inaasahan niyang magiging espesyal na araw ang kanilang pagtatapos kung ito lamang ay naganap ng harapan. “I feel like ‘yung virtual Graduation would be like the normal Graduation programwise...kaso ‘yun nga, walang (pag-akyat sa) stage, (graduation) song, or last (pictures) with friends kaya less sentimental ‘yung virtual (Graduation),” aniya. Sa kabilang banda, idinaing ni Juleana Lorraine Agcol (10A) ang pag-usog ng movingup ceremony dahil ito ay nakaapekto sa kanilang enrollment sa SHS. “[T]he Moving-Up [Ceremony] was already scheduled earlier...and it would’ve saved us time had the first schedule been followed...para po sa aming transferees kasi may hinahabol kaming deadline ng requirements for enrollment,” ayon kay Agcol.s
Sistema ng Work Immersion, rerepasuhin ng kumite Partner company, posibleng palitan Franchez Cassandra Escander Upang mabigyan ng mas hands-on na gawain ang mga mag-aaral, ipinahayag ng Work Immersion Committee ng DLSU-D Senior High School ang mga maaaring pagbabago sa kurikulum ng Work Immersion sa susunod na taong panuruan.
Tinukoy ni Work Immersion Committee Chairperson John Cristopher Pascual na posibleng isaayos ang mga sumusunod na work immersions, partikular sa pagbawas ng webinars kapalit ng mas maraming outputs. “(Ang) immersion proper ay gagawing parang (work)-from-home talaga na i-lessen natin ‘yung webinar and lecture series...[p]ara mabawasan na ‘yung theoretical type (of) approach, so more on hands-on (activities),” saad ni Pascual. Sapagkat ito ang pinakaunang beses na inimplementa ang online work immersion, tinalakay rin ni Pascual ang mga hinaing sa naganap na programa. “[M]ay ibang students naman na nag-re-raise ng concern sa akin...unang-una ‘yung Internet connection...pangalawa, ‘yung concern nila about sa details ng ating activities,” sabi ni Pascual. Sa kabilang banda, binanggit ni Pascual ang posibilidad na magpalit ng partner company
sa susunod na taon batay sa feedback ng mga estudyante o kung may ibang kumpanya na mag-aalok ng work immersion sa paaralan. “[B]aka kuhanin ‘yung TopServe (depende sa feedback) pero kung hindi, i-re-raise namin ‘yung concern sa TopServe for their improvement also...[t]ignan natin kung may ibang company na lumapit sa school (for) next school year para mag-offer,” paliwanag ni Pascual. Puna ng mga estudyante Sumang-ayon si John Manes (TVL21) sa pagsasaayos ng sistema na kung saan mas makakaranas ng aktwal na pagtatrabaho ang mga estudyante at mababawasan ang webinars. “[M]as maganda nga ‘yung ganun kasi real work experience talaga (‘yung) mangyayari through work-from-home setup...(pero) online nga lang so medyo limited siya,” paliwanag ni Manes.
Sa kabilang banda, ibinahagi ni Bernadette Zagada (TVL22) na bagama’t maayos ang kanilang naging work immersion, mayroong pagkakataon na siya ay naguguluhan kung paano ipapasa ang kanyang assessments. “I would like to suggest the setup of Schoolbook, where we can put links and also embed videos...(I) would also like them to put the instructions of the activity there, kasi dropbox lang siya with the due date,” dagdag ni Zagada. Dagdag pa rito, ipinabatid ni Chelzia Bianca Niñeza (ICT22) ang suhestiyong maglagay ng kopya ng presentations mula sa webinars upang mabalikan kung sakaling mayroong kinakailangang impormasyon. “[H]indi nila ini-u-upload ‘yung presentation ng bawat webinar kaya hindi namin mabalikan ‘yung lesson...they can also give (copies) of lectures or the codes used in the discussion so that we could review it ourselves,” saad ni Niñeza.
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EDITORIAL
A vote of whose escape
A twist of anxiety and excitement stirs up as the anticipation of the 2022 Elections presents who will potentially run for the executive positions. As new leaders are appointed, expectations usually arise from criticism toward the preceding administration. Speculations of President Rodrigo Duterte running for Vice President caused distraught to many people especially to the youth. Over the past years, the youth’s criticism of his administration has been evident especially on social media, demanding the fulfillment of his famous tagline, “Change is coming”. It is also known that within the past month, the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) Office of the Prosecutor was able to request for an investigation into his reputed crimes against humanity from the war on drugs. From then, a question was drawn: is his pending candidacy rooted from the intent to serve the Filipino people, or himself ? Unfortunately, there are some who pursue government positions that allow them to push agendas for their personal gain, blatantly ignoring the citizens’ concerns once they are seated in power. During the President’s speech at the PDP-Laban national assembly last July 17, he explicitly mentioned that his potential bid for vice presidency would grant him immunity to combat the lawsuit threats coming for him. Ulterior motives such as these don’t just defeat a government’s purpose to ensure and prosper their people’s welfare, but also explicitly present the names the voters must look out for. Consequently, governmental incompetencies happen, reaping no progress to the betterment of all citizens especially to the marginalized and powerless. Whether a political figure’s public service is spearheaded through genuinity or corrupted morals, it ultimately becomes pointless when the mass fails to see through their facade. Such predicaments root back to those who enabled them in the first place: the voters themselves. This is not the time for Filipinos to become apologists and to disregard these facts. Keep in mind that the future of the country is not solely in the hands of the government. Our votes hold a crucial part in the nation’s aim for growth, and it is up to us to exercise the power in choosing who is deemed capable to take up these positions. Upon the possibility of Duterte’s Vice Presidential candidacy, the likeliness of another term in the executive office grows rapidly since influential entities such as Malacañang Palace claimed an invincible campaign. Nevertheless, the nation’s fate will boil down to how the rising youth learns the value of their votes. Neither should the 2022 Elections be a second chance or a second wave for ineptitude, but a choice to make youth voting as influential as it can be for real change. Recognizing how power begins through communion can spark political conversations to establish and make educated votes. Undoubtedly, the young voice has now created a platform, which is why youth voting must not be underestimated. As great influence gains the upper hand, the upcoming elections will be a battle of whose influence will soar higher. The only question that the youth needs to answer is: will you be brave enough to take the upper hand?
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The power of educ(hating) Ubiquitous John Ethan Casela
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hanks to social media, people can easily build relationships with one another. As masses continually embrace its technology, they’re much more open in sharing takes on countless social topics. But in a society that’s constantly pushing for inclusivity, why does it feel like we’re becoming more divided? “Call-out culture” refers to when people are consulted on opinions that are deemed oppressive to the views of an individual or community. Unlike cancel culture, this approach aims to reduce aggressive behavior in social media—when people post something wrong, others educate them to prevent it from happening again. While this helps gain more perspectives on social issues, it has excessively filled news feeds of platforms such as Facebook and Twitter. At times, exchanges of ideas turn into public shaming when arguments are ignited from the smallest things. Call-out culture became an act of people upholding social change, even when no change is happening in the first place.
As people explicitly share personal opinions on any post they disagree on, they appear condescending when it overlooks the views of others. A similar situation is the release of the UP College Admissions’ results that rewarded students with the opportunity to enter a prestigious institution. However, many posts were condemned for presumably seeking validation from the public by displaying their credentials. What was supposed to be a moment of achievement turned into backlash on their beliefs. Its intentions might seem beneficial to encourage understanding with the audience, but it grows into toxic behavior when done solely for digital exposure and fame. Despite sharing awareness on prominent issues, this practice became a means for unnecessary quarrels where people slam others rather than solve the problem itself. It hurts to see people who are genuinely willing to learn be publicly labeled as “uneducated” or “privileged” when unaware and opposed about certain social issues, but for what? Is it because of the fight for equality, or for the most validity in one’s opinions? Unfortunately, it’s that same fire that urged change within us that extinguished it. Call-out culture became the exact replication of what modern society is trying to avoid. In standing
up for change and inclusivity for everyone, people abolished old societal standards just to be gatekept in a new one.
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In standing up for change and inclusivity for everyone, people abolished old societal standards just to be gatekept in a new one.”
We need to step back and reassess the bigger picture, that people root back to different upbringings filled with diverse knowledge and perceptions. Your opinions don’t serve as punishment for the people, but as the seed of their future in this country. It’s time to call in rather than call out—that’s why we educate people: to promote what is right for the greater good.
Truce with the Trash talk Euangelion Vince Daniel Papa
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Not all men. ‘Wag mo naman ilahat,’’ has been the choral response of a ratio of men, upset from the reality that women have synchronized into a revolution against unceasing misogyny. Being called trash sounds offending, but as the feedback that calls for exception becomes viral, perhaps it’s the time to admit that the line #MenAreTrash does make sense. Pleading for innocence shouldn’t be the argument when the debate should focus on the undeniable inequalities and abuse, not one’s hypocritical egos. Instead of amplifying feminism in these trying times, this actually invalidates their experiences and may provide immunity to terrible men. The mindset towards exemption itself is already proof that we are indeed trash. As a patriarchal world prevails to create an unsafe environment for women, #MenAreTrash became a phrase initially created to mock men—until disturbing events made it a political movement against dominant masculinity.
With some being offended, calling it “dignity-degrading” and “generalizing”, it is disappointing to see how people turn a blind eye to these issues and impotently escape the truth with #NotAllMen. How does one justify how 3 out of 5 women admittedly experience sexual harassment at least once? Shall the argument also focus on the spared 2 out of 5 women, thanks to men that are “not trash”?
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Men will never be reputable as long as we can be reversely generalized into rectification, not just an exception.”
Some even defend and justify these offenders despite the imminent abuse that caused this drive in the first place. In fact, Facebook censored this phrase as it was claimed to violate as a hate speech. Seeing how feminism in this medium is viewed as disturbing shows how a “men-led” society continues to thrive with inequality. We allow inequality when we tolerate the small “boys’ talk” among our elders. We allow sexism through sex jokes among our friends. We allow danger as we let the “boys will be boys” excuse solve it all. We allow culture to groom us to be trash. When we are offended, we become a part of the problem because we fail to recognize what men perpetrate. If we continue to neglect their echoes and look out for our own egos, we fail as men because our exemption leads to preservation of toxic masculinity and misogyny. Man up and own up to what is said because men will never be reputable as long as we can be reversely generalized into rectification, not just an exception. It is our responsibility to inject reality among men and exponentially urge for respect even from the smallest of platforms and friendships. But there is also a difference when respect is shown, not told.
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rofile pictures with only black backgrounds filled my Facebook feed during the past weeks, some of which belonged to students I’m acquainted with. Perhaps seeing repetitive comments of people offering their condolences made it seem that these are common circumstances when in reality these indicate how many lives were lost amid the pandemic—yet the “new normal” pushes us to carry on with our usual academic activities and requirements regardless of the situation we face. Philippines’ rising death rate following the recent spike of COVID-19 cases is not surprising due to our hospitals lacking the capacity to cater to both non-COVID and COVID-related patients. With the Department of Health reporting more than 15,000 fatalities especially within the NCR region and nearby areas, several students who are part of these affected families are most likely struggling to keep up with their
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academic duties and both physical and mental health risks. While some schools are generous enough to give their students a one-week academic break, others are left to cope immediately as there is no news from the Department of Education nor Commission on Higher Education addressing concerns on lessening curriculum requirements and prioritizing students’ well-being amid the surge of new cases.
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When the current setup demands us to move forward despite our health at risk, where do we stand?”
This lack of effort to provide a workable environment for the students despite pushing for an online setup displays mere disregard for the call of masses who are disadvantaged, leaving the responsibility to Filipinos to think
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of solutions on their own. When the current setup demands us to move forward despite our health at risk, where do we stand? Forcing the students to adapt to this situation would jeopardize their school performance thus making online learning ineffective. Although we can opt to file a leave of absence, it is evident that this situation is not an individual case—students who are experiencing these challenges increase every day including some who desperately endure the term since they cannot afford to be delayed. Furthermore, it is not only the student population but even the teachers and entire school community that are impacted by this phenomenon. They should not bear the burden of choosing between their health and work. It doesn’t hurt to show empathy and give everyone the opportunity to have a breather for a week or two. This may seem like a band-aid solution, but with the blurred hope of officials revising the curriculum and slow-paced resolve of the government in containing the virus to ensure safe face-toface classes, a small ounce of rest is the only thing we could cling to.
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The road once travelled Ma. Ladeevie Tamonan
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After years of exile, there are people who still harbor a profound yearning for something that once nourished their happiness. Some people refuse to hear the calling, while others pursue their longings, as if walking down the road they once travelled would fill the hollowness from deep within. Bidding farewell As ravishing as it may seem, passion could still meet its terrible end. “People lose interest (in) their passions because of two things: mental and physical [concerns]. Mental, (perhaps) from complete burnout,” Jenmaica Barrera (TVL21) stated. “Physical, since everyone gets very busy, [and eventually, gets tired],” she added. “[Losing rigor on passion because of new-found ones] is possible,” Baldwane Kadatuan (HMS13) remarked. Exploring one’s self and their capabilities could also be one of the strong impetus that make people cut themselves from a deep-held fervor. He explained, “We’re just humans, lahat pwedeng magbago, [even our interests].” Looking back While walking farther and farther away from the forgotten fondness, there are lingering thoughts that stirs the people’s will to look back and return. “For some, the reason for their urge to revive their passions is the memories they can reminisce by doing so,” Barrera said. At some point, people know how powerful memories are. They could trigger a sense of longing, and the desire to renew it would follow.
To have a bright perspective could also be the reason to rekindle the love for certain enjoyable things. Kadatuan uttered, “[Iyong] mga passion, (they) attract positivity.” The way people weave their feelings, the way they paint their imaginations could change in a positive way when they do the things that make their hearts happy. Because of existing fervors, they could formulate various vantage points with optimism.
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With the right amount of will and perseverance, one can still revive their fervor. Bumps on the road Upon returning to the comfort of passions, one could encounter some rough patches along the way. “The struggle of not being as good as I was before put a strain on me [dahil sa] mentality na ‘kaya ko naman gawin ito dati, bakit hindi ko na ulit magawa ngayon?’” Barrera said as she enumerated the problems she had. She further stated, “Mabigat-bigat ‘yung struggle for me kasi medyo natapakan ko ‘yung sarili kong pride.”
Moreover, when the reasons you strongly hold slip beyond your reach, finding your way back could be of grave difficulty. The purpose evaporates leaving one’s passion buried in the currents of lostness. Arriving, at last “I feel overjoyed about it,” Barrera answered when asked about what she felt when she revived her cherished interest. After a dire journey, the people are now at their compass point—the home of their forgotten passion. With this, happiness might be one of the positive emotions that can be ignited once your lost fervor is found. Having to muster the courage to reconcile the forgotten ones could jolt a sense of fulfillment. “The fact that I managed to bring back a near-forgotten passion to myself is a great feat itself,” Barrera expressed. They won after a tiring battle against the hurdles and that alone could feel so rewarding. Indeed, there is always a light at the end of the tunnel. *** Once one commenced their march away from the road of their fiery passion, it might be hard to seek the right way home. But difficult isn’t synonymous to impossible. With the right amount of will and perseverance, one can still revive their fervor. “I feel like I’ve already found the missing piece [by reviving my enthusiasm on the things that I loved before],” Kadatuan said, and maybe that is why people still try to rekindle their beloved zeal. The path to revive one’s passion has loads of impasses. Nevertheless, it will all be worth it for your deepest longings will be dissolved by the coursing sense of contentment.
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