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“The operators should have an option for modernization. For those who want to purchase the PUV, there must be incentives. Also for those who want to innovate, they’re jeepneys for it to become eco-friendly but if it is already too old to use it must be discarded.” justice system most importantly now that the students have gone to realize that these are actually very shamelessly corrupt.

Moreover, they should start on making not just the students but also the parents, feel complacent in the school and country before starting another program with doubtful objectives like patriotism and nationalism because if these are some of the goals, why only make the youth protect the country and not make them feel safe in the said state.

Guidance Offices: Haven in Disguise

(Lizlei Mae Bequilla)

For many students in the Philippines, the guidance office is not seen as a helpful resource but rather a place of fear and anxiety. This should not be the case, as guidance offices are intended to provide students with support in various aspects of their academic and personal lives. However, the stigma surrounding the guidance office in the Philippines has led to a lack of trust and an unwillingness to seek help when it is needed. It is time for this perception to change, and for guidance offices to be recognized as valuable resource that they truly are.

According to a study conducted by the Philippine Mental Health Association, 30% of students in the country suffer from some form of mental health issue, and only 1 in 3 students who need mental health services actually receive them. This alarming statistic highlights the urgent need for students to have access to supportive resources, such as guidance offices. These offices are designed to offer services like counseling, academic support, and career guidance, among others. Unfortunately, students are often too afraid to seek help, due to the negative perception surrounding guidance offices.

One argument against guidance offices is that they are ineffective and unhelpful. Some students may have had negative experiences in the past, leading them to believe that guidance offices are not worth their time.

However, this argument is unfounded, as guidance offices have been proven to be an effective resource for students in need. Studies show that students who utilize guidance services have higher academic achievement, improved mental health, and better social-emotional well-being.

Moreover, guidance offices are vital in addressing the mental health crisis in the country. In the 2021 World Happiness Report, the Philippines ranked 61st

Clothes of Expression Black in Rainbaow

(Glenn Garcia)

out of 149 countries, indicating that Filipinos’ mental well-being needs to be prioritized. It is time for the stigma surrounding guidance offices in the Philippines to be dismantled. Students need to understand that seeking help is a sign of strength, and guidance offices are a valuable resource that can provide them with the support they need to succeed academically and personally. Schools must also do their part in promoting the importance of guidance offices and ensuring that they are well-staffed and well-equipped to meet the needs of their students. By working together to change the perception of guidance offices, people can create a safe and supportive environment for all students in the Philippines.

In the status quo, men wear women’s clothes while women wear men’s clothes. This is normalized by some, but some also disagree. Cross-dressing is how people express themselves, especially in the LGBTIQA+ community. This is what they feel, what they are, or who they are.

Many people, men in general, follow trends like TikTok dances and wear women’s clothes. Society finds it fun, but if it’s not straight, it’s another way around.

“I don’t agree with the jeepney phase-out. I also find jeepneys as convenient transportation to use. With the idea of getting a branded jeepney from foreign countries maybe they should focus more on upgrading our local jeepneys and make them more modern.”

“They should not be dispatched. Instead, they should be transferred to the different Puroks, not to the city proper. They should have their pick up point because the city is already very congested.”

“The jeepney shouldn’t be phase-out because it’s already the trademark of our country. It’s part of our history and culture. So why we must phase out it?”