NEPAL’S EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS PLAN

Nepal is a highly disaster-prone country. The country has a fault line at the lower part of Nepal between Indo-Australian plate and Eurasian Plate. The fault is a more likely part of the Alpine- Himalayan Belt because of the place being near the Himalayans and Mt. Everest. Nepal is also known as “the ceiling of the world” because it has 8 out of 10 of the world’s highest mountains. The first in the list is Mount Everest. It is the collision of these plates that has produced the Himalaya Mountains, and with them, there are earthquakes. The epicenter was near the Chinese border between the capital of Kathmandu and Mt. Everest.

For the structure if their buildings, they’re mostly from the Buddha’s period which could be thousands of years ago. The traditional resources were adobe constructions, wooden-framed houses, and rubble stone masonry were the most popular in villages while urban and suburbs were stone or brick masonry which is 20% of reinforced concrete. So that means that 80% of Nepal’s buildings were non-engineered. April 25 earthquake measured 7.8 on the moment magnitude scale, the largest since the 1934 Bihar quake, which measured 8.2 and killed around 10,000 people. Another quake in Kashmir in 2005, measuring 7.6, killed around 80,000 people.

After the earthquake event, ninety-four percent of people have realized the risk of earthquake disaster while more than eighty percent have seriously discussed the potential effect within family and community and identified the need for preparedness at the household and community level

Before and After the Bihar Earthquake

Building structures from Nepal

The reaction-based from the information gathered, we are clearly disturbed because Nepal isn’t ready enough in case there are earthquakes or disasters. Since Nepal is also considered as one of the world’s natural disaster “hotspots” Even the structures of the buildings and houses are made out of adobe construction, wooden framed houses and rubble stone masonry. Nepal is one of the most destructive and life taking scenarios if any quake might happen. Their facilities and structures are not compatible for any trembling that may occur. Nepal has a convergent boundary or also known as a destructive boundary in which it can be so dangerous for the people living. If they won’t strengthen and enhance their facilities, structures, and preparedness, many would suffer their lives, so with that, they should be warned. 

Between the two countries of Nepal and the Philippines, both of them are in poverty but Nepal has lack of facilities for them to improve the structures of their buildings. Nepal was placed literally on top of Alpine-Himalayan Belt while the Philippines is placed around 5 different faults namely The Eastern Philippine Fault, The South of Mindanao Fault, Central Philippine Fault, and the Markina/ Valley Fault System. So, therefore, Nepal gets more intense earthquakes than the Philippines. Nepal also gets least volunteers than the Philippines, their preparedness plan is different from the Philippines. According to our research, five percent of the locals in Nepal only participated in discussions events and think that these types of programs are neither sufficient nor effective. Eighty-five percent of the people have learned about earthquake risk from these media sources. In Nepal they don’t perform or execute in having seminars or discussions, they only tell the civilians what will happen before, during, and after the earthquake. While in the Philippines the NDRRMC hold seminars that discuss and make the civilians perform for them to get to know what will happen before, during and after. They inform what should they prepare if any calamities might happen. The buildings of Nepal are mostly made of stone brick masonry and only 40% of total buildings are made of reinforced concrete, which can withstand an earthquake with better survivability while in the Philippines total percentage of reinforced concrete buildings is considerably higher.

Earthquakes are unpredictable, we individuals wouldn’t even know whether when will that thing happen nor would that be vulnerable one or not. As what individuals would always say, “Best the thing to do is just to be prepared physically and mentally”

We should be prepared anytime because we cannot predict our future. That’s why preparedness should be practiced and must matter to everyone the most so that not only you can save yourself, but if you see someone who needs help, you can lend your hands to grab them. Be alert every time and join any seminars that involve first aid and preparedness so that if there are calamities, you always know what to do and what you shouldn’t do.

Before, Nepal’s earthquake plan regarding on preparedness is not so powerful enough to lessen the casualties since Nepal is also known as one of the poorest country, and they couldn’t afford to make the structures of the buildings strong enough to withstand the tragedy. But now, a new government task force was created to help deal with future earthquakes. The people are now educated across Nepal to perform earthquake drills.

It’s also good since they are planning for the structures of the building that it shouldn’t be the same as before where it can be easily crushed into pieces due to the trembling and movement of the ground that can’t withstand the subduction of the two plates which are the Indo- Australian Plate and Eurasian Plate. 

Reference

The Nepal Earthquake of  25^th April 2015

http://www.coolgeography.co.uk/A-level/AQA/Year%2013/Plate%20Tectonics/Extra_case_studies/Nepal_Earthquake_2015.htm

Nepal Earthquake 2015 – Impact – Immediate response – Long Term Response

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Disaster Preparedness Pamphlet (Philippines)

https://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/299618/ACS-JCD/Disaster%20Preparedness%20Pamphlet.pdf

Nepal’s Emergency Preparedness Saved Lives In Earthquake Aftermath – UN Health Agency

https://news.un.org/en/story/2015/05/498582-nepals-emergency-preparedness-saved-lives-earthquake-aftermath-un-health-agency

Common Structural And Construction Deficiencies Of Nepalese Buildings

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s41062-016-0001-3?fbclid=IwAR2saCxF1J-gAy2GwqIOPk7018gSZWs9kpaNDDP18aid22bykgcemmDv60I

Field Investigation On The Performance Of Building Structures During April 25, 2015, Gorkha Earthquake In Nepal

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The Science Behind Nepal Earthquakes

https://earthsky.org/earth/the-science-behind-the-nepal-earthquake

Nepal earthquake: Waiting for the complete rupture

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/01/190116115518.htm

Nepal Earthquake: Disaster Risk Reduction Preparation

https://www.usaid.gov/nepal/newsletter/april-june-2015/p02-nepal-earthquake-disaster-risk-reduction-preparation

ROMEO AND JULIET

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FORCE LOVE

I DONT WANNA BE YOU ANYMORE // BILLIE EILISH

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQG4_60-waU

This part is where Juliet's parents attempt forcing Juliet to marry Paris. Despite Juliet does not want to marry Paris Capulet violently threatens Juliet to disown her. Juliet’s parents were angry when Juliet doesn't want to marry Paris, but they didn't know about their secret marriage with Romeo.

THE LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT

NOW UNITED - AFRAID OF LETTING GO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=py32de3RQHs

This song is all about how a man is endearingly in love with a girl and he wants to know if their love would last long. Just like how a young lovesick Romeo Montague falls instantly in love with Juliet Capulet as they first met at the party.

WHEN JULIET'S FATHER OPPOSED WITH ROMEO'S LOVE TO HIS DAUGHTER

MAGIC!- RUDE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlwIcTsmERw

The song tells us that he will not stop courting the girl no matter what other says and even though his father disagrees. In this story, Juliet Capulet's father wanted to get her daughter married to another man which is Count Paris, so instead of getting married Juliet Capulet went to Friar Laurence and asked for his help to get out of the situation.

SECRET MARRIAGE

HAPPINESS - REX ORANGE COUNTY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNdIHNarb2k

The song has romantic lyrics and tells his promises and questions to the girl on how would they keep their love permanent. In the story, after they met at the party the went to the balcony and the pair declared their love for one another and intend to marry the next day. Just like how Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet said their vows during their secret wedding.

WHEN TYBALT AND ROMEO FOUGHT FOR HIS COUSIN MERCUTIO

IMAGINE DRAGONS BELIEVER

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Aebjmgn0bw

This song has an intense beat, which suits for the fight of Romeo and Tybalt. Following the secret marriage, Juliet's cousin Tybalt sends a challenge to Romeo. Romeo refuses to fight, which angers his friend Mercutio who then fights with Tybalt. Mercutio is accidentally killed as Romeo intervenes to stop the fight. In anger, Romeo pursues Tybalt and killed him. Then Friar Laurence arranges for Romeo to spend the night with Juliet before he leaves for Mantua

JULIET DRINKS THE POISON

Josh A & Jake Hill - Suicidal Thoughts (Lyrics)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBs3ISDb_LU

This song is for Juliet Capulet, where Juliet attempts to drink the poison or the sleeping drug that makes her appear dead for 48 hours this plan was conceived by the Friar who gave the poison to Juliet. For her not to get force marriage to Count Paris.

ROMEO THOUGHT THAT JULIET DIED

James Arthur - Say you won't let go

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yBSrShgC9o

Romeo Montague thought of killing himself seeing his love lying down and on the other hand, Romeo hasn't received the letter where Juliet said that she will drink the poison and gets back after 48 hours. Juliet then awakens and discovering that Romeo is dead, stabs herself with his dagger and joins him in death

WHEN ROMEO MONTAGUE AND JULIET CAPULET TOOK THEIR LIVES

Too Good At Goodbyes - Sam Smith

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAr6r9_Sxns

Saying their last farewell, seeing their loved ones die and not having them back was the hardest. Yet, it happened and they can't reverse time. Just because of the rival of the family they couldn't express their love to one another. In the end, the deaths of their children lead the families to make peace

ACT- IS FAMILY 2019

During the 27th day of January 2019, everyone was gathered for the annual Family Day. ‘Tis the day to enjoy and spend the rest of the time together with your loved ones.  Surely we saw the excitement and enthusiasm of everybody's faces and how their mouth showed curves on that event.

A mass was held before the activity started, asking for more guidance and protection to all the family, and thanking for the blessings that have been given throughout that day. The students and their families were staying at their booths already and were wearing their shirts that represent their batch.

Each level was required to dance, and little do they know that it was a competition, they were informed during that day that all along, the dance they were practicing for days was a dance contest. Everyone did their best as they were performing on the stage in front of the judges. Giving all of their best shots just to win and most of all just for them to enjoy and feel the moment.
Just like what my batchmates did and to some parents who were part of our dance, we did have fun dancing in front of all the audiences and pretty sure that's why we were honored as the best group performer for the junior high school department.

After the dance competition, another set of contest was held and it was the best t-shirt design. Everyone showed their shirts as they performed and fortunately just like last time, my batch won the contest again. It was my classmate, Mary Chrisha E. Tadios who designed the shirt.

To make the event fun, there were raffles and prizes they were giving and lucky for those who were chosen ones. A booth design contest was also there and more entertainments as well. They invited a guest to perform and sponsors for that event.

Dinner time was also fun because the seats were not good for all so we decided to have a picnic instead, together with our advisers. We shared funny moments and talked about life the same as with love life on how it's gonna be in the future and the like. 'Twas a great experience for me because we were setting the place in the middle of the roadway. We really didn't bond with my family at that time because they were on my sister's booth and they also took their dinner there.

After eating dinner, I finally then changed my outfit for the next event which is the "I got it from my mama and papa" My family is the representative for my level and we were so thankful for the support that has been given to us, especially for choosing and trusting us to represent my batch. We did practice for about 2 days to be exact, and as we performed, we danced like it was our last and I felt something more different because it was my first time dancing in front of them together with my family. It was an honor for us dancing because I do believe that it is our passion, our talent that runs in our blood. And we were thankful to showcase it. We didn't even expect to win, but for us, we just wanted to dance in front of the audience and judges and the goal there was, "we should not be embarrassed or humiliated as performing" but we didn't expect for the prize to come near us.

Still, for the past three (3) school years, we are
still the undefending champions and hopefully for the next school year too, our last school year there at ACT as a junior high school student. Overall the event was fun and worth all along.




-Dave S.  Deguinon

CERTAIN TYPES OF CYBERBULLYING CAN BE CONSIDERED AS CRIMES

Cyberbullying is the use of technology to harass, threaten, embarrass or target another person. It may meet the definition of cyber-harassment or cyberstalking. There are different types of doing crimes through online. The fake account, web page, or online persona has been created with the sole intention to harass and bully. Modern-day bullying can happen at home as well as at school- essentially 24 hours a day.

Picked- on kids can feel like they’re getting blasted nonstop and that there is no escape. As long as kids have access to a phone, computer or other devices they are at risk. Severe, long term or frequent cyberbullying can leave victims and bullies at greater risk for anxiety, depression, and other stress-related disorders

Experts say that kids who are bullied and the bullies themselves are at higher risk for suicidal thoughts, attempts, and completed suicides. The punishment for cyberbullies can include being suspended from school or kicked off of sports teams.

Cyberbullying is worse than the real world. Fraudulent bullies who are not picky at all doesn’t have a choice but to bully them throughout the social media even though they knew the consequences that could happen to them.

And the bully can't do much to stop the thugs because they feel that the world is against them. Most of the bullies don't want to tell that they've been bullied because they think that it can't be undone neither solved. And they don't want to add up problems to others, especially to their family.

Being a bullyrag is not easy, if you know someone else there, then help them, try to comfort and let them feel that they really do belong in this place. Try to be the comforter and not be the bully. Be someone's hero and it's not too late to take action. Be the first one to start.

~Dave S. Deguinon

Dogs than Cat

Pets can be the best medicine, people who have pets are less harried, there’s more laughter in their life. Pets are also counted as a member of a family. Owning a dog actually increases a person’s opportunities to socialize, such as neighbors chatting as they walk their dogs. Choosing a dog to fit an owner's personality or needs is much easier than sorting through different cat breeds.

Most people prefer to have a dog. According to U.S. Pet ownership statistics, 36.5% percent of the population owns a dog due to the bravery and loyalty they show towards their owner unlike the cat owners, they only have 30.4%. Dogs may be loud but they sense trouble and problems near, it could also mean that they wanted to hang out or wanted to be petted with their owners.

Owning a dog could also require professional grooming, regular baths, and daily brushing. Dogs require much more interaction with humans than cats, which could also lead to positive living for the dog owner. Dogs are easily be trained.

Lastly, Dogs do know what we feel, and they do not fake the way they’re feeling, they also can do comfort their owners. Dogs wanted to source their living and they also can put their lives in danger when needed.

Dogs will be there for you if you’re feeling sad or lonely. They have a sixth sense or recognizing your hour of need, and will magically appear to give a comforting nuzzle. That’s why a dog will always be a man and woman’s best friend.

Afro-Asian Narratives in Varied Points of View

THE GOLD HARVEST

First Person Point of View

I dreamt of turning copper into gold

and I encountered a lot of failures

that doesn't stop me from trying

Retold by: John Raphael Jacobe

THE MAGUINDANAO PEARLS

First Person Observer

I saw the slave of Lakambini spying at Sinag-tala and Magiting, but the slave was not good at all. She relayed every detailed thing she saw at that time to the Raja's daughter, but Lakambini is madly in love with Magiting, so she tried to put her necklace made of pearl at the basketweave of Sinag- tala and blamed Sinag-tala that she stole if from the Lakambini

Retold by: Dave S. Deguinon

THE WONDER TREE

First Omniscient

Zulieka shed tears because she doesn't have any gift or something to give from the prince who will visit at there place.

 Retold by: Kelsey Quinn Araniego

THE LEOPARD

Third Person Omniscient 

I shall lie down as if the leopard had jumped on me and pinned me to the ground. I wanted to see who of us is the greatest hero.

Retold by Andrei Nicholas Ulila 

THE AGED MOTHER

Third Person Point of View

The eyes of the old mother were not so dim

but they noted the reckless hastening from one path to another,

and her loving heart grew anxious.

Retold by Kurt Javier Gumera

NUTRITION MONTH CULMINATING ACTIVITY:HEALTHY DIET GAWING HABIT FOR LIFE

A healthy outside starts from the inside.
~Robert Urich

Nutri-walk

In the month of July, we all know that this is the celebration of nutrition month. JULY 28, 2017, before everything began, this activity was prepared and exerted too much effort by the teachers. The activity was started by the Nutrition walk which all the Junior High School students must be included, they must walk with their visor that represents their fruit chosen by their Ms. and Mr. healthy for their section.

                                                                                   

 Nutri- Month’s Yell

After the nutrition walk, each of the students we’re asked to perform their yell in front of the stage. The teachers were also judging each sections if who is worth winning for it.  They also announced the winner of the yell 2017, and it was Grade 8- Unity, which I am also under that section.

ZUMBA               

The dance club moderator, Sir Dan, also did present some of his zumba dancing skills.  Still the teachers would pick the one who did best in zumba, they want to pick the one who execute it as how it is performed. As the teachers presented their zumba dance, they were also observing the one who’s very energetic in performing it, they would like to pick a boy and a girl who has the spirit with them. The both zumba masters were the Grade 7, they were also told to let the students show some of their zumba dancing samples, yet it was really shown that they deserved the title as they did their best showing it.

                          

Nutri- Chef

The activity was followed by the nutri-chef competition. Each section must have two representatives to compete with the different section and different levels.  Well, we surely all know that their dish must have a lot of vegetables and fruits since we are talking about nutrition month. It is also hard for these contestants if they were given a short period of time to complete their dish. They are all talented because even though the given time was short the still have been done it complete and tasty, but In this case, since it is a competition the judges must pick only one. Lucky for those who win because they are now titled as the master nutri-chef 2017.

THE NUTRITION MONTH JINGLE WINNERS

All section or levels was competed to each other, the Grade 10 Perseverance was the champion, followed by the Fortitude and the 9 prudence. Since the Perseverance is the champion, they need to present their jingle at the culminating activity. Their performance was mesmerizing, their energy was full and the execution was good. A very loud applause and salute to this section and to the participants because they have come up with this idea.

Dance Club

Before the Ms. and Mr. healthy was announced, the dance club members presented a Hip-hop dance to all, which I am also a part of that dance, I don’t know how they’ve thought about it but my club mates knows that we are doing our best and enjoyed the dance.

 

MS. and Mr. HEALTHY 2017

The most awaiting activity in July is the Ms. and Mr. Healthy. They were the chosen one since there answer was a big correct to the questions given by the judges. One of them was questioned “what will you do if you are crown to be the Ms. or Mr. Healthy 2017. Then she answered, “well, I would like to influence the youth to have some balance diet, to eat vegetables and fruits, to exercise, and to love and accept your own shape”. Having those rewards was the greatest accomplish also to them since the practiced well so hard and give their best shots to own those awards.

Most representatives of the girls are the one who wasn’t bloomed yet, they were the humble ones and the shy type. But they also proven us that even though they were the silent one, they’ve shown us their beauty and intelligence.