“Pagkain ng gulay ugaliin, Araw-araw itong ihain.”

            Junk foods, soda and oily fatty foods are only one of the many that the children in this generation prefer. Not thinking of the possible side effects, they eat “junk” to their heart’s content but what do they get? Absolutely zero percent, there are no benefits, if there are it may have negative results to the person.

            Thin to the bones is a description to this generation of children, severely overweight and sickly are just supplementary. This is the effect if children will not realize the value of green leafy slimy vegetables. Intensely disliked by the children but they do not really know their benefits. Strong and healthy bodies with glowing clear to come with, a healthy focused mind are needed by the children especially if they are going to school.

            Also, there is an advantage of eating veggies. Children will have lesser chances of getting sick and a possible early death if a strong virus enters a body.

            Parents are the key. They must give what is best for their children. They must instill in their children the importance of eating vegetables. In this, they will truly understand the purpose.

 Just a minute or two of eating bitter ampalaya could bring a lifetime of goodness or maybe eating a bowlful of “pinakbet” has a lot to give. J

Letter to the President

Dear Mr. President,

Leading a whole country is not an easy task. Being a president is hard, but you stood up and showed us what you've got.

You were elected as the Philippine president because the people believed in you. We know that you have the qualities and capabilities to be a good leader. In your Inaugural address, you told us many things to be expected from you. The transparency in all departments of the Government was one of those, and of course helping each and every Filipino.

As day passes by, we can see that you are doing your best to do all your responsibilities. You stopped the "wangwang". You stopped the abuse of the extraordinary people and priviledges granted to the high and mighty people.

It is also good to note that you have taken to call our OFW's as "Bagong Bayani". These OFW's make our economy strong because of their huge remittances. Though they work hard, it's your dream to recall all OFW to come home with work available for them so that Philippines will be placed in high standard through our own efforts.

It is such a great priviledge to be under your leadership. I also witnessed how you truly love the country including its sovereignity. Defending the Spratly's against the foreign investors. It was such a great move having a peace talk with that country. I hope you'll still continue your excellence.

You have so many more visions especially in line of education, agriculture, transportation, health, etc. I am so much aware with your promises and I hope that each of these will be done.

Mr. President, in spite of your trust ratings getting down, it is an obvious fact that many Filipinos still trust your leadership. Eventhough there are criticisms that attack you, you are still doing your best to lead our country. I appreciate your courage so much in facing each and every problem that we have and defending for what you know is right for the country.

Progress however is not yet fully achieved, so I expect you that with your 4-year more stay in office, all your dreams to make the Philippines bright and beautiful safe to line in, will come true!

May God bless you always. :)

Respectfully yours,

Clariza Joy del Castillo