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Effects of Media to the Filipino Youth

We are living in the age of technology, things get easier as some get harder. Like how we gather information for example, before we had newspapers and radios, but now we have the internet, social media. To the older generations these do sound a bit overwhelming, but for the millennials or new generation, it’s a piece of cake. But another thing about millennials, is that they can be easily manipulated by their peers, by the fear of what other people have to say about them.

In the Philippines, the youth are in danger of sending and receiving false information, because no matter where they see it from, be it from the television or on Facebook, they will believe it. Their only mistake is not doing research to find out if the news is true or not. And another thing, the Philippine society, especially the government, manipulate and use the youth to do things they wouldn’t dream of doing. Just the other day, news of the death of Kian Lloyd Delos Santos spread like wildfire all over Facebook, with posts getting angry and sad reactions. Most of the people I saw commenting about the issue, weren’t the people I expected to react that way. The usual good kid type, said he/she (I’m not assuming genders or anything, I just don’t want to use their names) reacted rather violently towards the policemen in the news article. Also, there was this other time where, people started getting texts about bomb threats in SM or in the Plaza. And at first they were skeptic, but when the news about it reached the television, people became paranoid and scared. Parents wouldn’t allow their kids to go out of the house because of this. Some couldn’t go to school because they heard on the news that there are terrorists outside. Fear and paranoia dominated their lives because they believed in the news that they received. They didn’t think twice before believing it.

So as to not become victims to this social trend, one way to go about this is to do your own research. Check the sources if they are verified to give out real information, and if the information being spoken of isn’t lacking.

(I apologize to anyone getting offended by this, I’m sorry, I’m just doing my essay for a class.)

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“For Better or for Worse Love, Media”

       “May na basa ako sa online news na there was this guy who got hit by a pandesal and almost died. True story to...na basa ko kase online eh”

Sounds familiar? If it does, then you probably know of­- or probably belong to a group of "stereotypical millennials" who is undeniably being influenced by the gripping hands of media.

         Now I'm not saying that all young people today are like this. It's just that media has taken such a serious effect on many youths today may it be positive or negative.  Being a democratic country, for us Filipinos media has been a channel of many things especially in this modern generation where anyone and everyone can gain access to it. I see media as a hive full of bees wherein literally everyone has a say and everyone voices out their opinions all at once. Today, because of the fast growing development of technology, there is a majority of youths using it to their advantage. For us Filipinos, it is evident in our history that we have adapted many cultures and practices from all over the world. We are influenced by people from all places and often lot, it is difficult for us to identify if a certain practice or trait is originally from us or if it is just inherited. Media is not only affecting the culture of the Filipino youth, it is drastically affecting the mindset of our people in such a way that young Filipinos are more acquainted to the world and it's beliefs than ever before. A high percentage of Filipino youths make contact with technology and media every day. Because of this, one way or another, people tend to adapt different worldviews, stands, and opinions from people all around the world.

              How has media affected the Filipino youth? First of all, the widespread of media, with its convenient accessibility and all, has turned people to be complacent to what they see in media in such a way that disables them to think and analyze before jumping into conclusions. For example:

"I saw this thing on a blog that if you put ketchup on your face overnight, the economy of the Philippines will be better. The article was shared by 23K people and had like, 87M likes. So, maniwala ka sa akin."

There is a lack of critical thinkers in society today. People rely on the amount of people who “like” or subscribe to a certain issue whether or not it is true.

       Second, young people today rely so much on media that most, if not all, has allowed media to define who they are. For what I've observed, people have become relatively indirect human beings, slowly getting out of touch with reality. Young people today would rather converse through social media or texting rather than talk to each other up front. This is a major change for Filipino youths mainly because; we have been known to be friendly people but, how can we show genuine friendship when today, people talk endlessly through media but could barely look straight at each other's eyes when they talk in person. Young people are slowly turning self-cantered and being choked by their own victories, gauged by the amount of praise they receive.  Media, especially in social media, has become an avenue wherein people can showcase an array of activities, things, ideas, thoughts, rants, and beliefs in such a way that indirectly promotes oneself. For example:

"Posting this or else it never happened."

There is a nagging need to be able to show what you are doing in the now to people or else “it never happened.” While this is good in some ways, it is often bad for people in the long run. If people run out of things to show, they would often feel depressed and feel pressured when they see other people seemingly live “happy” lives. It is an indirect battle wherein everyone competes against each other, winning false praise and affecting people psychologically, mentally, and emotionally.

         There is a down side as well as a good side to the effects of media. For the down side, people have become even more polarized than ever, wherein “my opinion is better than your opinion.” Youths may not admit this but at the back of our minds, we often believe that we are somehow “better” than others which is one of the worst effects of media. But I believe media can affect for the good. Young people today have the access to speak their minds. After all, we are slowly shifting to a more “equal” society and I deemed it twice that media is also beneficial for youths because here, everyone has a say and everyone, even young people have the power right at the edge of their fingertips. Youths just need to be empowered to THINK and SPEAK and USE MEDIA to their benefit.

I believe that the Filipino youth is a strong and powerful youth with potential burning inside, waiting to be unleashed. Media has been destructive but it is also helpful for us in countless ways. We must empower our youth to use media to affect people for the better and not for the worse.

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Apathetic dissolution

Back in high school, we were tasked to read a book entitled “Man’s search for meaning” by Victor Frankl. It recounts the author’s experiences during the holocaust, in a Jewish prisoner’s point of view. In his book, he discussed the concept of apathy and how it is considerably worse than hate, as hate calls for emotions and concern although in the extreme opposite, while apathy dismisses all emotion, reaction or human response towards a person or phenomenon.

Looking at how our country is solving the so-called “war on drugs” right now, I can’t help but relate apathy to what majority of the supporters of this killfest is actually exhibiting right now. While most would disagree me in a sense that actually supporting this cause is a sign that they do care more than any of us who are against it are, I see their complete disinterest to another human being’s welfare, be it a drug user or not, as a complete manifestation of apathy. 

The problem with today’s campaign against one of the world’s most crippling societal problems is not that we are using a band-aid solution. What’s alarming is how we are targeting the wrong entity. We are targeting the person, the real victim in this situation.

We are not solving the issue if we keep on eliminating the factors that resulted from the main cause. We are merely trying to put out the small fires but not caring about looking for the small candle that started it all.

I hope our youth and people in general learn to read between the lines. Do not be blinded by what you think is the norm just because majority thinks of it that way. Have a discerning eye. And most of all, look at everything in all possible angles. Do not cloud your judgment with what is convenient for you. Weigh everything in, and please FIGHT FOR EVERYONE’S RIGHTS.

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102 na bagay sa aking mga kabata

1. Huwag kang matakot sa responsibilidad. 2. Huwag kang matakot na hindi ka umalis sa pagkabata 3. Matalino ka. Gamitin mo. 4. Mahirap maging seryoso, ngunit alam mo sa sarili mo kung ano ang mahalaga. 5. Walang ‘manual’ na kasama ng lumabas ka sa mundo. Ngayon, alam mo na ang hirap ng mga magulang. 6. Maaliwalas, o magulo. Walang mas sasagrado pa sa kuwarto mo. 7. Kung hindi ka pa nakakatakbo sa labas, gawin mo na. 8. Kapag natulungan mo ang mga kapatid mo, nagiimpok ka ng mas mabuting kaibigan. 9. Dagdag sa binibilang ang mga bituin, subukan mong abutin ang mga ito ng kamay mo. 10. Wala naman talagang magkakampi o kalaban sa mga laro ng mga bata. Alalahanin mo ang ganoong bagay. 11. Laging isiping napakalaki ng magagawa mo ngayon. 12. Gumising ng maaga kahit isang beses sa isang linggo. 13. Walang mumu sa ilalim ng kama. 14. Madaling makita pag nagtago sa ilalim ng kama. 15. Igalang ang higaan mo. 16. Piliting kumain ng kasama ang kahit isang kapamilya. 17. Huwag isiping pinabayaan ka kapag nagiisa ka lang. 18. Ang mga bagay na bawal sayo dahil bata ka, bawal din sayo pag iresponsable ka, kahit di ka na bata. 19. Ang sabi, huwag kausapin ang mga strangers, hindi huwag ngumiti. 20. Pumalakpak ng malakas sa mga nararapat palakpakan. 21. Maligo sa ulan. 22. Maging maingay minsan. 23. Pumila ng maayos. 24. Sige lang, kunwari ikaw yung idol mong hero. 25. Hindi lang pangbata ang cartoons. 26. Welcome sa pangalawang tahanan mo. Ang mga classmates. 27. Wala kang nafeel na competition sa first day ng schooling mo diba? 28. Desisyon mo mangopya ng sagot. May impormasyon sa paligid mo sa totoong buhay. 29. Huwag mahiya sumali sa ilang groups sa school. 30. Okay lang umiyak kapag mababa sa grades. 31. Okay lang umiyak kapag mataas ang grades. 32. Sabihin ang kung anong alam mong tama. 33. Matuto at magturo. 34. Nasa tao ang effort, nasa paligid ang grades. 35. Kapag mahirap ang subject, magsimula sa basics. 36. Hindi masamang magtrabaho para mag-aral. 37. Hindi lang sa paaralan natututo. 36. Sikaping huwag malate sa school. 37. Piliin ang kaibigan. oo, napipili sila. 38. Walang mean girls, walang jocks, ikaw ay ikaw, sila’y kung sino sila. 39. Highschool is a great masquerade. 40. Highschool is not the happiest part of life. If it is, you don’t have a life. (get some) 41. Huwag mapilit pag ayaw niya. 42. Sleepovers are the best memory stones. 43. Natuto ka ba? Yun lang sapat na. Incentive na lang yung medal. 44. May mga nananalong hindi dapat. 45. May mga dapat nanalong hindi nakasali. 46. Taas noo, magtiwala sa sarili. 47. Nasa highschool ang napakaraming ‘friends for life’ mo. 48. Okay lang yan, ang mabasted. 49. Makakatanggap ka ng iba o mas mababa sa gusto mo. 50. Mas importante kung sino ang nagbigay kaysa kung ano ang ibinigay. 51. Hindi ganoon kasaya ang clubs at discos. 52. Ice cream para sa masayang events. Chocolates for the sad ones. 53. Hindi nababayaran ang mga bagay na nakakapag bigay ng pagiging kuntento. 54. Napakahalaga ng pagkakaroon ng “quiet time”. 55. Kahit pasaway, huwag iwan ang kaibigan. 56. Walang fake na kaibigan. Hindi talaga kaibigan pag niloko ka. 57. Huwag kang magsabi na lonely ka kahit may friends ka naman. It breaks our hearts. 58. Ikaw ang ikaw na inisip mo. Hindi ng iba. 59. Hindi ka talaga naubusan ng time. May iba ka lang na priorities. 60. Shine! 61. Idinadala ka sa maraming lugar ng pagbabasa. 62. Huwag kalimutan ang kung sino ka, ang sarili kapag pumupunta sa maraming lugar. 63. Magmadali sa paggawa ng mabuti, mas madali kasing gumawa ng masama. 64. Respect other people’s religion, beliefs. 65.Tumalon. 66. Your life is greater than all your problems. 67. Madaming nalulutas ang pag-inom ng tubig. 68. Hindi mo alam kung hanggang kailan ka malakas. Dito nagsisimula ang pagtitiwala. 69. Problems may break you, but attitude will make you. 70. Wag matakot umibig. 71. Wag matakot umulit. 72. Nasayo kung hindi ka matututo. 73. Maniwala, at makikita mo. Hindi yung isang kabaliktaran nito. 74. Walang mas malakas sa teamwork. 75. Synergy > powerhouse 76. Love without kisses is like a house but with no people inside. We know it’s a house alright. But empty. 77. Hey! Nagbabasa ka parin? Good. Perseverance is a sign of maturity. 78. Dumalo sa mga birthday ng kaibigan. 79. Laging icheck ang kung ano na lamang ang mahalaga para sa iyo. 80. Tempus Fugit. 81. Iba-iba ang friends mo diba? Boom. You can be fine with everyone. 82. “Supreme love and respect” 83. Hug. Someone. They need it now. 84. Music. Your shield. Your bridge. Your sword in life. 85. “No sad songs, just sad people”-cobus 86. Hindi lang ang nanay mo ang nakakahanap ng mga nakatagong bagay. 87. Pahalagahan ang pag-aaral. Pahalagahan ang paghihirap ng mga tao sa paligid. 88. Managinip. Tapos mangarap. 89. Hindi lahat ng tao magugustuhan ka. Hindi rin naman kailangang magustuhan mo ang lahat. 90. Bilis. sabihin mo na bago mapunta pa sa isang habulan scene. 91. Huwag kalimutan ang pangarap noong bata ka pa. 92. Paliparin ang isip, huwag iwala. 93. Maraming napapakalma ang tapik sa likod. 94. Kapag umiyak sa harapan mo ang isang kaibigan, congrats sa kayamanan. 95. Walang bagay na nagpapalapit sa inyo, na higit sa pag-ibig. 96. Mahirap, masakit, ngunit maraming gantimpala sa paghihintay. 97. Nag-fail ang lahat? Mas matalino, mas malakas, at mas nakakaintindi ka na ngayon. 98. Kung hindi mo nagawa, at hindi mo magawa, move on na. Wala eh. May negative sa buhay. 99. Travel. 100. May tutulong naman sa atin eh. Pamilya, kaibigan, lahat sila makatutulong. 101. Walang effort, walang gastos, walang kapalit at kailangan. Ngumiti. 102. Bukas, nakangiti sa’yo ang bukas.

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