Media and Information Literacy

Depression is a psychological state that is hard to cure, hard to live with, and hard to endure. A depressed person lives in a darkened world and dulled by unwillingness to act. This devastating and destructive state has a negative impact on the individual. It drains energy, evaporates optimism and paralyzes hope. It distorts the world and substantially reduces the pleasure of living. It may lead to repetitive suicidal thoughts that can end in self-destruction.

People suffer from depression for many reasons. They become depressed when all they do seems to become a failure. They get worried about their inability to realize their plans. They get shelled in loneliness. They get nervous and easily irritated. They find their lives unstable and hopeless. Depression is a hazardous state, especially when you allow it to invade your body and mind. As soon as you realize that something is wrong with your state of mind, turn to help without hesitation.

The tips to anti depression is, start to stay focused on what you are doing, fulfill those small goals and taking action to doing it. Develop supportive relationship, turning to appreciate the people around you and refrain from retreating yourself. Get interested in your own life. Always be healthy and exercise everyday. Avoid negative thinking and negative emotions. Finally, ask for help if you cannot overcome your depression without outside aid.

Look at the world from a new perspective: integrate into equal terms. Life is given only once, and you have no time to waste it. You will realize soon that problems are mainly our own creations, our own illusions, our own misunderstandings. Out of depression – to communicate with people – to establish relationships – and you will overcome the depression.

by: Lludy Leycano

Hunger is the leading cause of death in the world. Our planet has provide us with plenty of resources, but unequal access and due to corruptions, millions of people are still malnourished. We need to promote our agriculture with the use of modern technologies and fair distributions, we can sustain the whole world’s population and make sure that nobody will ever suffer from hunger again. Let’s be fair and stop being corrupt, because corruptions can lead to death of millions of people in the world.

There is a direct correlation with hunger and gender inequalities. Empowering women to gain access to food, be providers, and lead their families has had a major impact on food access and ability to change financial situations. Many organizations are helping people in poor countries to gain access to credit. Most of these credit loans are repaid, and they have created many industries, such as farms, that help create a sustainable provision for people and also develop nations economically. If these people do not have access to credit, they cannot start up industries that combat poverty.

Basketball not just a Sport, it’s a Lifestyle.

Basketball is a outdoor sport that needs communication, coordination, teamwork and many more attributes. Basketball has 2 opposing teams, each team has 5 players on the floor making that 10 players overall playing on the same court. The game has 2 Halves, each halves has 2 Quarters making it 4 Quarters. Each quarter has 12 minutes so in overall, 48 minutes of a Basketball game. But sometimes in other Basketball Leagues, a Game has only 10 minutes per Quarter. A team should have 12 minimum players and is the 15 maximum. The Five players on the floor is called ‘First Five’ so the remaining players will sit on the bench. First Five has different positions; Center, Power Forward, Small Forward, Shooting Guard, and Point Guard. Center is the tallest one on the team, he is responsible for protecting the inner part of the court, he should stop the opposing team to score inside. Power Forward is second tallest on the team. He is responsible helping the Center to do the job inside. Next is Small Forward, most of the time he is the main scorer of the team. He should be ready to catch the ball and take the open shot or he can penetrate and score inside. Lastly is the Point Guard, he is responsible for setting his teammates for the proper play. He should have good skills in dribbling the ball and protecting it from the opposing team to steal it from him. The court has three scoring options, the farthest one is equivalent to 3-Points. The next one is equivalent to 2-Points and the last one is equal to 1-Point.

“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs, Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always preserves”. (1 Corinthians 13:1)

Love decides everything in this world. It doesn't have any conditions or boundaries. We don’t know exactly what love is and where it comes from. But one thing is sure: we are nothing without love! There are times when we feel shy and timid, when we are afraid of expressing the love we feel. Being afraid of embarrassing the other person or ourselves we hesitate to say the actual words “I love you”. One can say “I love you” in many ways: by means of nice presents and little notes, smiles and sometimes tears. Sometimes we show our love when we are quiet and do not say a word, at the other times we speak loud to express it. Sometimes we show our love by impulsiveness. Many times we have to show our love when we forgive someone.

The Jabbawockeez

Jabbawockeez is a dance group with member of 9 as of now. The Jabbawockeez became famous as they won on the first season of Amercia's Best Dance Crew. They first appeared on the talent show America's Got Talent but apparently they lose on the competition during the regular weeks. Before their first appearance on ABDC, one of their member died so their dance routine on the audition changed. It was difficult for them emotionally because losing a member that they treat as a brother is heartbreaking. Their journey on ABDC is not easy because they lose on weekly rounds so their only hope is to be in wildcards round. And they get it, they became part of wildcard rounds and they continue fighting for the title as the best dance crew in America. After they won on ABDC, their dance career bloom. Lot of guesting give them chance to show their talent and they had their own show in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Until now, their performances are still on mainstream and giving inspiration for the other dancers that wanted to be known in the art of dancing.

The Jabbawockeez

Jabbawockeez is a dance group with member of 9 as of now. The Jabbawockeez became famous as they won on the first season of Amercia's Best Dance Crew. They first appeared on the talent show America's Got Talent but apparently they lose on the competition during the regular weeks. Before their first appearance on ABDC, one of their member died so their dance routine on the audition changed. It was difficult for them emotionally because losing a member that they treat as a brother is heartbreaking. Their journey on ABDC is not easy because they lose on weekly rounds so their only hope is to be in wildcards round. And they get it, they became part of wildcard rounds and they continue fighting for the title as the best dance crew in America. After they won on ABDC, their dance career bloom. Lot of guesting give them chance to show their talent and they had their own show in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Until now, their performances are still on mainstream and giving inspiration for the other dancers that wanted to be known in the art of dancing.

-Wayne Bartolazo

Gender equality is the key for a better future. One of the important things to make a better world is to listen, to respect, and to understand each and everyone’s decision. If everyone have all of this traits we can live in a world where being true to yourself or revealing the true identity of yourself is not a big deal anymore. Gender equality is not only focusing to men and women should be equal, but it also focuses about treating the third genders with respect and equality, by letting them to do whatever they want to do or to pursue the dream they want to pursue.

Same-sex marriage is also under gender equality. By legalizing same-sex marriage allows third genders to love and to be loved, and we all know that everyone in the world has the right to choose the person they want to spend the rest of their lives with, whether it is a man or a woman. As far as I can see, there’s nothing wrong about it. It’s just about how you will think about it or how you see it as a human being.

By making this simple action we can live in a world where discrimination could not grow in foster.

Life is like a huge roller coaster, a journey full of twists and turns, and ups and downs. And sometimes in this journey there arises various situations where one is unable to deal with these turns, let alone have the energy to face the ups and downs.

Are you irritable or moody? Do you feel depressed or sad and often become frustated over little things? Are you forgetful due to the fact that you have trouble keeping things straight and thinking clearly? If the answer to these entire questions is yes, then you are in a state of tension or pressure, which is stress. Stress is a natural part of life, without it, you would lose your energy for living. Too much or too little of it will limit your effectiveness, so it is important to find your optimal level of stress - the balance at which you are most motivated. Everyone experiences stress at times - adults, teenagers, and even children.

Stress is a physical, chemical, or emotional development that causes strains that can lead to physical illness. It also reduces your liveliness and energy resources that could be used for enjoyment. Aside from this, you can also become negatively influenced in your attitudes and feelings about yourself. According to the United States Center for Disease Control in Atlanta, Georgia, "Eighty-three percent of deaths for adults between the age of twenty-one and sixty-five are related to lifestyle." Stress may lead to hazardous health. Ongoing, chronic stress, however, can cause or exacerbate many serious health problems, including: Mental health problems, such as depression, anxiety, and personality disorders. Cardiovascular disease, including heart disease, high blood pressure, abnormal heart rhythms, heart attacks, and stroke.

Some of the more common causes of stress are poor nutrition, bad sleeping habits, fear of failure, financial problems, personal loss, family changes, and deficient relationships. Bad sleeping habit also causes stress. Fear of failure is also common because everyone wants to please his or herself, as well as others, and with the effort trying to do so comes stress.

Tropical Depression Egay barely moving, still enhancing monsoon

Most of Luzon, including Metro Manila, and Western Visayas are dealing with light to heavy rain from the southwest monsoon enhanced by Tropical Depression Egay.

MANILA, Philippines – Tropical Depression Egay was almost stationary or barely moving late Monday morning, July 1, as it continued to enhance the southwest monsoon or hanging habagat, which is dumping rain.

In a press briefing at 11 am on Monday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Egay remains 195 kilometers east northeast of Aparri, Cagayan, or 205 kilometers east of Calayan, Cagayan.

It still has maximum winds of 45 kilometers per hour (km/h) and gustiness of up to 60 km/h. It is expected to weaken into a low pressure area (LPA) within the next 12 to 24 hours.

Egay will not make landfall in the Philippines, but Signal No. 1 is raised in Batanes and the Babuyan Group of Islands since the tropical depression may pass near their area.

-Vernon L. Navarro, Jr.