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1. Samantha Munar

2. Jade Adriano

3. Vincent Huliganga

4. Justin Parado

5. Dartegnian Velarde

6. Justin Besmano

7. Katelyn Calma

8. Joshua Morales

9. Julius Claveria

10. Martha Salamat

11. Gonzalo Miguel

12. John Bautista

13. Jordan Fernandez

14.   Kaila Roguel

15.   Kyla Julian

15 - Xbox One is better than PS4

There is a huge debate this year 2015. A lot of people/gamers say that Xbox is better than PS4 or vice versa differing how each is better than the other.

My side though Xbox One is better than PS4, because Xbox has more features than the PS4. Xbox One had improved it's kinect feature. It's now more reliable and better in quality; it now supports more of the operating system. Xbox One also has improved it's controller, making it more ergo and stronger in structure. The new add-on on the Xbox One is it's multitasking feature, where you can do several things with the Xbox One, for example you can watch TV while playing a game.

The good thing on the PS4 though is that it focused more on the graphic design. The quality of the game is actually better than the Xbox One. It can run games with the quality of 1080p while Xbox One can only run it with 720p. The only new add-on that the Ps4 added other than the improvements in the operating system is it's controller. It's controller is now wider and wireless, and it's now has a light indicator to know if you're controller is connected to the PS4

Both sides has something that the other doesn't. but for me Xbox One is the best console ever created. Let me know what you think on the comments below. 

14 - Brother Ira

i would like to share to you folks the story of Brother Ira. I got this story from my school, School of Tomorrow. 

Brother Ira:

Twas a stylish congregation; why, you could see they'd been around. They had the biggest pipe organ of any church in town. And over in the corner sat old Brother Ira, who insisted every Sunday on singing in the choir. The choir stormed and blustered, for Brother Ira sang too slow and he used the tunes in vogue a hundred years ago. At last the storm cloud burst, and the church was told in vine that Brother Ira must stop his singing or the choir was going to resign.

So, the Pastor called into the vestry room some influential members, (who subscribed more than they paid). And after asking God's guidance in a printed prayer or two, they put their heads together to decide just what to do. They thought and debated and suggested, until at last dear Brother York, (who made a million in the sudden rise of pork), rose and moved that a committee wait at once on Brother Ira and proceed to rake him widely for messing up the choir.

So, one afternoon at four, three men in stylish carriage rode up to Ira's door. They found the choir's trouble sitting there in an old armchair --the summers golden sunbeam lay upon his snow white hair. He was singing "Rock of Ages" in a voice soft and low. The angels understood him; that’s all he cared to know.

Said York, “Were here, dear Brother, with the vester's accusations, to discuss a little matter that upsets the congregation. Now we don’t want any singing except for what we brought. The newest tunes are all arranged, the old ones stand for naught. So we've decided, are you listening Brother Ira? You must stop your singing; you're messing up our choir!”

The old man raised his head, a sign that he did hear, and on his cheek three men caught, a glitter of a tear. His feeble hand pushed back the locks as white as silky snow and he answered the committee in a voice soft and low. “I have sung the songs of David, nearly eighty years” said he. “They've been my staff and comfort, all along life’s dreary way. I’m sorry if I've disturbed the choir; I guess I was doing wrong. But when my heart is filled with praise, I can’t keep back a song. I wonder if beyond the tide, that’s breaking at my feet, in that far off heavenly mansion, where my master I shall meet. I wonder if I tried to sing the songs of God up higher. I wonder if they will church me, for singing in heavens choir.”

Silence filled the room, the old man bowed his head. The carriage rattled back to town, but Brother Ira, was dead. Oh, the choir missed him for awhile, but soon he was forgotten. A few church members watched the door, but the old man entered not. And far away his voice is sweet, where he sings his heart’s desire. Where there are no church committees, and no fashionable choirs.

I enjoyed this story so much that i was chosen to tell it in front of a lot of people in High school. What do you think about it. Let me know in the comments below.

13 - Modern Christian Music

         

Modern Christian music is not like any hymns, they are music that follows the melody and beat of popular music in the industry. Hillsong releases modern Christian music, which is patterned to the melody of other popular bands, for example: One Direction, Nirvana & Maroon 5. Modern Christian music may be played in Evangelical churches because most people enjoy modern types of music rather than hymnals. Also the Evangelical Churches can grow more in numbers through playing modern Christian music, and lastly modern Christian Music provides meaningful lyrics that the people can easily understand.

          Playing modern Christian music in Evangelical churches lightens up the mood of the people. Because the people/church members enjoys the other worldly music they listen to at home; If their church is playing music that are similar to the melody of the one they often listen to, then they tend to connect to the melody of the music that the church plays. That’s why most people/church members enjoy modern types of Christian music played in their evangelical church.

            Through the types of music that the church plays, they can either gain or lose people coming to their church. According to studies by Pastor George Sachiko, most churches in the United States that plays modern Christian music has more members compared to the churches the only plays hymns. When I was church-hopping a few years ago, I noticed the same thing – that the churches that plays modern Christian music has more members rather than the churches the only plays hymns.

            Finally, when I tried listening to both modern Christian music and hymns, I noticed that not only the hymns are meaningful but also the modern Christina music. Most hymns are composed of lyrics derived from Old English that are quite difficult to understand by most people. While modern Christian music provides the same meaning as the hymns, but only they use words that are commonly used by the people nowadays. That’s why modern Christian music are easily understood by church members in Evangelical Churches.

            Now in all that have been written here; nothing is wrong in playing modern Christian music in Evangelical churches. It actually brings more good than harm. In conclusion, Modern Christian music should also be played in Evangelical churches. 

12 - Poverty in the Philippines

                Poverty in the Philippines is a serious issue. Although it’s more fun in the Philippines, poverty became a serious issue because of the corruption of the government, the people lacking discipline and the high cost of living in the country. These are actually the root causes of poverty in the Philippines.

               

First, Corruption of the Government. Did you know that not all your taxes are being used for the Philippines? Most of it goes to personal use of governments. The Philippines is actually a rich country if only the taxes goes to the Philippines, imagine the salary of the employees, the products, the public transportation and businesses are all taxed by the government. And we have around 156,789 businesses/companies being run in Manila, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). We are actually being taxed by the government multiple times already and all of these goes to the pockets of the government while the economy of the Philippines suffers, because of the corruption of the government.

                Secondly, we have undisciplined people, who do not know how to follow a simple rule. The Filipinos have the habit of throwing their garbage wherever they feel like throwing it, even though there’s a clear sign that says “no littering.” Despite of their undisciplined action, they still find a way to blame the government for the poor hygiene in the Philippines, even though they provided trash cans on the streets and houses. Because of undisciplined Filipinos, most of them are uneducated. Uneducated people doesn’t help the economy in the Philippines, they actually bring it down, because they don’t have a proper job, they receive minimum wage and they are low on ethics. Those factors are enough to contribute for the rise in poverty in the Philippines.

Lastly, the high cost of living is one of the main root causes of poverty in the Philippines. The prices of foods and utilities we need for daily living are higher than the minimum wage offered to the employees, which is P14,430. Because of that, there are lots of poor citizens in the Philippines. In order for a citizen to live an average life, you need to have an income of at least P55,428 a month. Few employees only make that amount of income, that’s why the high cost of living In the Philippines is one of the factors of poverty. (Incomes are based on the PSA)

Those three factors: corruption in the government, undisciplined people, and high cost of living are the reasons why poverty in the Philippines is a serious issue. Damage is done, families broken, employees fired, but it’s not too late the change. The change starts with you.

11 - Being Filipino

Am I proud to be a Filipino? Am I even worth it to be called a Filipino? These are the questions I faced these past few weeks. I find it difficult to answer these questions, for the reason that I’m not a very nationalistic person. For some reason I can’t find the passion in me to die for the Philippines just like our Philippine hero Jose Rizal had. It’s difficult for me to recognize and appreciate the characteristics of a Filipino, because I didn’t grew up here in the Philippines in the first place; I’ve been mostly surrounded by foreign people most of the time.

Now am I proud to be a Filipino? Yes, despite of the corruption in the Philippines, I still take pride in the creativity and accomplishments of Filipino’s. For example Agapito Flores invented the fluorescent light bulb, the tasty Filipino dish that surprisingly went international, and of course our ACE in boxing Manny Pacquiao. These are the things I take pride of. Although I must admit that without the complications the Philippine is facing. We wouldn’t be as perseverant, hardworking and creative as we are now. Filipino’s are known for these characteristics, especially in abroad. Some company’s prefer Filipino’s rather than other nationalities, because of our in-born characteristics.

These past few years I’ve learned that, you don’t have to grow-up in the Philippines in order to be worth it to be called a Filipino. As long as your blood is Filipino, those characteristics that I’ve mentioned earlier (Perseverant, hardworking, & creative) are already in you, since birth.

Now, am I worth it to be called a Filipino? Yes, because to persevere, to work hard, and to be creative are in my blood. I believe no one is exempted from these traits not even you. With these I believe Philippines will flourish if we only use these traits to help our country. I am Andrey buzon, a proud Filipino. Thank you and God Bless.

10 - APC’s Anti-Smoking Campaign (Non-Smoker’s Perspective)

Smoking is bad for your health… the most common words that a smoker always hear from other people. Seriously, people should stop smoking!!! It doesn’t just affect you, it also affects the people around you. 2^nd hand smoke is more damaging to the human body than the 1^st hand smoke. 

According to the myhealth.alberta.ca smoke can be put into three categories:

     First-hand smoke – which is inhaled by the smoker. 

     Second-hand smoke – which is the smoke either exhaled by a smoker or released from the end of a burning cigarette. 

     Third-hand smoke – which is the tobacco smoke residue and gases that are left after a cigarette has been smoked."

All those three categories are dangerous and can cause death to you, or to the person who inhaled the smokes you produced.

I'm proud that APC put an  Anti-Smoking Campaign, they not only save millions of lives, but also the lives of the future generation. Now its your decision whether you cooperate or not cooperate in this Campaign.