Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Pay the Price

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Let’s be honest, people rely on media on what to do when calamities strike. Where else can we rely on? Magazines and especially newspapers also help a lot because they can be seen and bought anywhere at any time.

It’s a blessing for schools to have their own newspaper. Even if the only ones who can read are the students and teachers, it still lessens the problem of “cluelessness” when something bad comes unexpectedly.

People should read. Even if the illiteracy rate in the Philippines is, it should not stop the literate ones from feeding their minds with the latest and upcoming news in their country. The funny thing is the illiterate ones are sometimes the first ones to know. They couldn’t read or even write, but everyone knows they can listen and understand, right?

People should listen. The problem is we’re too deaf to hear the cries of our fellowmen. The good thing is that there are people who write to express the thoughts of their countrymen in their own behalf.

People should know. We should know what we’re going to do when disasters happen. It’s true that media will always be there. But think about it, what if the time comes when all the reading materials are gone. There’s no electricity. We’re going to go back to year 0001. I know it’s impossible. But what if? What are you going to do? Be practical. Be prepared.

Journalism helps big time. But what’s the use if everything that’s written in the books, magazines, internet, and newspapers are just words for you? What’s the use?

It pays to read, listen and know the things that we should really know because if we don’t, you, I and all of us will, at the end, pay the price for it.

Disaster or Not, I Am Ready

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I know that every journalist can do everything not only in writing but also in preparing in what different disasters will happen.

A journalist can also help what will you do in disasters may occur such as earthquake that may happen anytime. Another one is a typhoon that is always happening to us, this disaster is also a problem because anytime the typhoon gives a heavy rainfalls, it causes floods and landslides.

Here are some tips that a journalists like me can share to you in preventing disaster like flood:

* Always listen to a radio battery - because this can help in knowing what signals are your places in.

* Store water and food – so you and your family have something left to eat while the typhoon is still there.

* Prepare your medicine kit – because when any accident occur, you don’t have any problem to think.

* Prepare also the things needed like flashlights and clothes – just to be sure.

* Tell each others family to where you meet if you are not with them if the flood enters your home.

This are things I can only help you if a disaster such as typhoon occur. But, always remember that this things are very important because anytime a disaster occur, it can help you to make sure that you and your family is safe.

See! A journalist like me can also help you in different disaster preparedness not just in writing news. This is the reason that I wanted to be a known journalist someday and I am proud to be a young journalist. #

The Truth: It Can Set You Free

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Fires. Landslides. Floods. Volcano eruptions.

These are only some of the many disasters that strike our country, the Philippines. With one strike, they can take the lives of hundreds. We cannot stop them from happening, but we can prevent them from causing too much damage.

Just being prepared for disasters like these can help save the lives of millions. But relying on only the government to help us isn’t right. We all should do our share. As journalists, we have a role, too.

What role? To simply report the facts. Everyone needs to know the truth. It isn’t good to hide what had really happened behind lies in newsprint. No! We need to tell the truth. We should give the public reliable information. We should inform them on the amount of damage the calamity caused. We should report on the number of people that had died or had gotten injured. Otherwise, what’s the point of reading the newspaper or watching the news?

Giving out facts is more helpful than you think. Informing people of supplies needed for emergencies can go a long way. Reporting about the places hit eases the worrying of OFWs (Overseas Filipino Workers) over whether or not their loved ones back home are safe and sound. Notifying the public on the damage can help them prepare themselves better for the next disaster that might strike.

So, about to give a report on Typhoon Juan? Make sure the information you have is reliable. Remember this: the truth will set you free. After all, without the truth, who would we be able to trust?

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Journalists in Action in Disaster Prevention

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2006. Typhoon “Milenyo”, Metro Manila and Bicol, 279 dead. 2009. Typhoon “Ondoy”, Metro Manila, 464 dead. 2010. Super typhoon "Juan". 26 dead. Is this a devil’s nightmare or the truth of life? If the truth, how can it be prevented? Is this what Philippines worth living for? To be destructed by typhoons and earth quakes and what more? What can be a contribution of a young journalist to this problem that have caused many casualties in the country for a long time?

In the Philippines, typhoons and earthquakes are most likely to occur because of its geographical location

on earth. The country is near the equator which is the hottest point on earth. Hence, the climate is tropical. The country is also belongs to the ring of fire where the most active volcanoes are found. In the Philippines alone, 27 of the active volcanoes are found including Mayon volcano in Albay, Mount Taal in Cavite and Mt. Bulusan, recently active causing the evacuation of the residents there. Being in the ring of fire, the country is also prone to earthquakes. The most recent report is the magnitude 5 earthquake that hit Zambales last night and affected some parts of Metro Manila. Surrounded by bodies of water, Philippines is a meeting place of typhoons.

Aside from the geographical location of the country are also prone to disasters due to climate change. Climate change is caused by extreme heat in the atmosphere from carbon dioxide gases that can be found in aerosol sprayers and cans. This is also caused by the deforestation of the forests which increase the danger for the trees are responsible for seeping rainwater. Pollution is mainly caused by improper waste disposal which affects the air, water and land.

Having explained the causes of disasters of the Philippines, we must now know how to prevent it. Since most disasters are environmental ( others are man-made like hostage taking, kidnapping for ransom, etc.,), it is inevitable and cannot be prevented from happening but the damage it can inflict can be lessen if we know specific pointers. This includes careful planning and drills for future implementing. In this way, all can be worry-free from the harm of disasters.

As earlier said, careful planning and implementing in drills are part of protecting yourself and your family from disasters. Learning how to plan is being prepared. Disaster preparedness is very important to avoid confusion and havoc during a disaster. It proves discipline in a person. If one is prepared, we can be rest assured of our safety. If we are assured of our safety, we don’t panic.

We in our own way can be prepared. Even a little child can be prepared in his/her own way. We do not only ensure our safety but also partake in the world’s teamwork in preparing for disasters. As young journalists, our eyes are open to what is really happening. Journalists have the advantage of knowing facts and news earlier than other people do. But how can journalists share in the awareness of disaster preparedness? What could be our role in the prevention of disasters?

As journalists, news are reported especially those that affects a lot of people like typhoons. Journalists coordinate with PAG-ASA in reporting the daily weather in different parts of the country. PHIVOLCS in their part join journalists in reporting updates about active volcanoes and earthquakes. Also, journalists have their share in giving relief goods to those affected by disasters. They also send donations from good-hearted offering their help to the needy. Journalists are the human cellphones. They send message to the people, near and far.

Everyone has his/her share in every project. The loss of one is the defeat of the

whole. It is goal of disaster preparedness to promote teamwork in every individual. Without this, the aim of preparing for disaster would be regardless and Philippines would always be the country known for its disasters.

Journalism Facing the Unexpected

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Journalism Facing the Unexpected

As journalist, our duty to is to tell our readers about some problems that we should be aware of. But, as of now, our biggest problem of our country is, we are not really prepared for the disasters heading to us.

Many journalists are currently writing many articles about disaster preparedness because they want us to be aware of those disasters and also to be ready for us to survive a tremendous disaster

If we are always ready, we can save thousands of lives and also it gives us hope that we can still survive.

But, currently, we don’t usually prepare for a disaster that will visit our country because most of all the citizens here in our country do not realize that there are many people dying because of the accidents caused by the common disasters visiting our country.

Many people as of now are really just relaxing even though they know that there is a disaster close to them because they thought that they won’t be included in the tragedy that would be caused by the disaster.

Campus Journalism is very important to all of us because it gives us information that we need and also it helps us in having cooperation to lessen the tragedy caused by these disasters, by their articles.

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Topic: Role of Campus Journalism in Disaster Preparedness

Even Journalism is a way to help people

For me Journalism is a way to help people. Because it can give information to people. It can be the one to be the center of news. In different disasters, journalism is the way that weather information is easily known by the people. So, journalism can help in disaster preparedness.

A journalist can also help in disaster prepareness because they are the writers like me. They can also write an article about disaster prepareness in the newspaper. They can also write news and events like some floods after the hard rain and the information about the typhoon. Journalists are big help to people. They are the one who can make people always updated.

I’am a young journalist but still, I can help people in means of typhoon. I’am going to give them tips like how to be safe when there is a typhoon in you place. Journalists have sense of responcibility. They don’t just write an article, they make people alert always. They also push off their strength just to make people to be safe and updated.

Journalists and journalism are a great tandem. Imagine if there are no journalists, Who will write the news, the important events and more?m What about, If there is no journalism? The world will be just a simple world. No entertainment, no news and information. What a poor world with out journalists and journalism.

Journalists like me and journalism have a role in disaster prepareness. I wish someday journalists will be the most famous people in the world, because of their hard work and sense of responcibility, the world is very colorful. And was a saying that “The pen is migthier than a sword”

So, be proud in your self if you are a journalist because you are a helper to people.

And be proud in journalism too, because without journalism you cannot write an article or information.

You see! A journalism and journalists are great tandem.

Im Ready!

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Are you ready for upcoming disasters? We try to avoid them but we sometimes cant . That’s why we always have to prepare in everything that will happen. We journalist also have roles to do in preparing for disasters.GMA news recently launched the “ I’m Ready” plan to help people prepare for disasters like the Typhoon “Juan”

Plan, we do not know when and where a disaster will happen .that’s why we should always be ready. like for example , before a disaster happens , plan where you’re family will be going if they get separated. It is also important that kids understand the situation so they too will be ready.

Survival is an important thing when there’s a calamity , be sure to pack foods that are not needed to be cooked like canned goods , a first aid kit ,enough water supply , clothes and other important necessities.

Gather the right information about the upcoming disaster. Listen to the radio or watch television for the updates before and after the disaster. Be sure that you are in a safe place away from dangerous places. Know where which place is dangerous

Be Alert, Be ready in what will happen .Keep an eye on you’re suroundings . Stay away from dangerous places and gather information .And be sure that everyone in you’re family is safe. Search for help in case of emergency and never panic.

Disasters are a part of our life .they too are created by Mother Earth as a challenge to us people that live in her .So, lets us be ready in these disasters that will pass in our life. That’s why there’s the GMA helping people to be ready to disasters. Now, let me ask you again, are you now ready?

Campus journalism: Helping hands in disaster preparedness

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Be informed. Be smart. Be prepared.

The disasters that have struck the world seems to indicate that the world wil break into tiny, several pieces. These disasters are expected to destroy houses and take away lives of people. Can the campus journalism help in this problem?

Campus journalism has a big role in disaster preparedness. They are one of the most effective group that writes in the issues in different places and create programs which can help in disaster preparedness. It is the group where campus journalists writes up all about the happenings in the world. They inform everyone to what will happen after a disaster struck if not been expected and prepared to come.

The role of campus journalism is to educate every citizen what they should do before, during, and after a disaster occur. Every members of campus journalism should have a part in disaster preparedness. As everyone know, campus journalists are little students who writes informative articles and compete for schools pess coference. But it is not just their part in campus journalism.

They are the ones who shows off responsibility and love for the environment. They help in creating programs about disaster preparedness. They write articles and share it with the young and the old, foreign and local, and to every people who lives in dangerous areas. Everything that they write up is an art for them that if not appreciated can make a big problem. They give off their strength, intelligence, and their best to their part in disaster preparedness. An individual journalist can make easily make changes to our country if she or he makes their work better.

Altough disasers actually cannot be prevented, we should all know that we should do our part. Me, as a campus journalist, I can say that youth is the hope of the world that’s why campus journalism have a big part in disaster prepardness and with their young journalists, the world can face a new beginning.

The disasters that have struck or will strike to the world scares us of what effects they could give. But if everyone will do their part in disaster preparedness, our worries will come to an end.

Giving You a Hand

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A pen in the middle of disasters.

Bites you here, bites you there. When it bit you, for sure, you’ll shout and say “OUCH”. We all know that the thing we’re talking about in here is the ants. Indeed, we are absolutely talking about ants. Ants, as we all know are very bad if it tries to bite you. You’ll be quite embarassed if you say ouch loudly because no one is even seeing the ant who bit you.

Yes, ants. It may be that painful, but we should all know that they are the ones we should try to follow. I don’t mean trying to immitate their way of biting, but, I am talking about their way of living. Always remember that they are very aware of te happenings in their surroundings. When a natural calamity is soon to strike, specifically, typhoon, they are the ones who are always leading the way of being ready in case a typhoon strike surprisingly. They, who work as one is helping each other and get foods for them to eat during disasters. They are always ready. Perhaps, not the word ready, PREPARED.

The campus journalism trying to immitate.

Indeed, a journalist, like me, always does whatever thing just to help and enlighten the mind of the other people of how important it is to be a ‘disaster-prepared’ person. We are doing our top thing to do, and that is to use a pen and paper to be our very own sword against the natural calamities and disasters. We are the ‘eye-opener’ of the other people who are not trying to save their lives.

Yes, we are the ones writing our articles about disasters, but, if you’re counting on us, then, we’re also counting on you. It is not just us who will work. Yes, we do everything. We write articles, do a research about disasters, and most especially, we write everything that is included in our topic, disasters.

There’s also a thing for you.

If we are the ones you listen to, then, you should also try to pay us. I don’t mean the literal pay, but, we just want you to do one thing, just one simple thing. It is to trust and to try ro follow our simple and single step.

I mentioned all the things a journalist does, and now, I will try to convince you to please follow our single step and have another footprint. A footprint that will always stay in our hearts and a footprint that will be the key for success,the key for being safe.

One step at a time is not an option. We should all do it hand in hand, with our hearts on it, and most especially, together. Being together feels like not being alone in the darkness and in the consequences of life. That is why it is called being together. And I’m very sure you know that!

We are now evolving.

I mentioned that the young journalists or the campus journalism are trying to fight back or trying to be prepared during disasters. In other words, trying to immitate the ants. They are like us, too. I know that we can all be a big trouble if we do something bad, but, like them we can also be industrious and prepared.

For me, the journalists are almost ready. From the lazy ones, to the industrious and hardworking ones. It is you we are waiting for. It is you we are teaching. It is you we are changing. And it is us, you should follow. Let us now proclaim the thing we call ‘unity’!

And actually, that’s only the thing. That’s the only thing we should all do and we are doing!

Always remember that the campus journalism is always here to be ready and inform you about the disasters. And that is why there is always a pen in the middle of the disasters.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page
http://www.disasters.com/

Campus Journalism With Calamities: The Killing Cleaners

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Campus Journalism With Calamities: The Killing Cleaners

Campus journalism can really help in diasaster preparedness. For if a fact, news or even just a feature or literary article can of course provide much information in everything about disaster preparedness.

Disaster preparedness with campus journalism comes in many ways it can be literary, feature, news or editorial of course it isn’t sports though. Here are some examples:

Features:

Title: What to Philippines: Information, education enhance disaster preparedness in schools, says OCD

Date:2 Aug 2010
Source(s):Philippine Information Agency (PIA)

When you talk of disaster preparedness and risk reduction in schools, you are actually talking about timely and consistent information, education campaigns being undertaken.

Civil Defense 6 Director Rosario Cabrera told the more than 300 campus paper writers in Western Visayas that they are information channels to reduce disaster risks in schools and to help their fellow students in learning more about disaster management.

Cabrera said the schools can no longer disregard disaster preparedness because these institutions are vulnerable to adverse impacts of disasters, like typhoons, earthquakes, landslides, and flooding, as well as El Nino.

She said the government is encouraging earthquake drills, disaster preparedness planning and trainings so that the community, including schools and institutions are well informed and are asked to become active participants in disaster risk reduction program.

Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) is included as an input in the modules of the Campus Journalism Seminar-Workshop conducted by the Philippine Information Agency 6, as part of the Aquino administration's directive for relentless and vigorous pursuit of civil defense and disaster duties.

PIA Director Janet Mesa said the campus paper writers are also government partners in the promotion and implementation of DRR.

News:

Title:Bhopal disaster

From Wikipedia(View original Wikipedia Article) Last modified on 10 November 2010, at 00:59

From Wikipedia

Bhopal memorial for those killed and disabled by the 1984 toxic gas release

The Bhopal disaster (also referred to as the Bhopal gas tragedy) is the world's worst industrial catastrophe. It occurred on the night of December 2–3, 1984 at the Union Carbide India Limited (UCIL) pesticide plant in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India. A leak of methyl isocyanate (MIC) gas and other chemicals from the plant resulted in the exposure of several thousands of people. Estimates vary on the death toll. The official immediate death toll was 2,259 and the government of Madhya Pradesh has confirmed a total of 3,787 deaths related to the gas release.^[1] Other government agencies estimate 15,000 deaths.^[2] Others estimate that 3,000 died within weeks and that another 8,000 have since died from gas-related diseases.^[3][4]

A government affidavit in 2006 stated the leak caused 558,125 injuries including 38,478 temporary partial and approximately 3,900 severely and permanently disabling injuries.^[5]UCIL was the Indian subsidiary of Union Carbide Corporation (UCC). Indian Government controlled banks and the Indian public held 49.1 percent ownership share. In 1994, the Supreme Court of India allowed UCC to sell its 50.9 percent share. The Bhopal plant was sold to McLeod Russel (India) Ltd. UCC was purchased by Dow Chemical Company in 2001.
Civil and criminal cases are pending in the United States District Court, Manhattan and the District Court of Bhopal, India, involving UCC, UCIL employees, and Warren Anderson, UCC CEO at the time of the disaster.^[6][7] In June 2010, seven ex-employees, including the former UCIL chairman, were convicted in Bhopal of causing death by negligence and sentenced to two years imprisonment and a fine of about $2,000 each, the maximum punishment allowed by law. An eighth former employee was also convicted but died before judgment was passed.^[8]

Literary:

Title: Feeling Sorry for Myself While Standing Before the
Stegosaurus at the Natural History Museum in London

Oh yes my friend, I've been there: the insects battering at
the armored lids of your yellowish eyes

the moment you pecked your way out of that rotten shell
and dug out from your sandpit nest ...

And I've experienced the thud thud thud of your days,
the indigestible monotony

Of everything's spiny orangy-green husk. How the sun
gets daily whiter and hotter and just

A little bit closer. The week spent gobbling down your

Own weight's worth of whatever. One stumpy
footprint after another, tracking the trackless, squelching

Across last night's marsh into a volcano-spattered today
hip-deep in ash and yawning

A muzzleful of sulfur. Swishing through stiff fronds,

we drag an unbearable load of tombstones on our back
and a fat lugubrious tail, shit-smutched and spiked.

The flattening of the razor grass. The forgotten
clutch of eggs. Our shrill yaps

And groans. That tiny gray walnut
for a brain and the fat black tongue tough as a bootsole ...

They've explained us away a dozen times: some passing
meteorite or another, the rat-like mammals

Eating our pitiful young, all kinds
of new weather. Issueless, but far too stupid to be forlorn,

We trundle along the pink quartz shore
to sip at the lukewarm edge of yet another evaporating sea.

Michael Derrick Hudson

EDITORIAL: Natural Disaster Preparedness: How You Can Be Ready

Kathleen Walsh Spencer MSN, MA, RN, CS, CPSN

Plastic Surgical Nursing
October/December 2005
Volume 25 Number 4
Pages 163 - 164

As we met for our 2005 convention, images of Hurricane Katrina and her aftermath were fresh in our minds. This past year started out with similar images, from the tsunami in Asia. Soon thereafter, our own member Diane Hart, was temporarily buried alive in a mudslide.

Part of the horror and empathy we feel for disaster victims is our thought, "that could have been me." It could have been. At our convention, Diane spoke bravely and honestly about her experience. She said that even before her trauma, she used to think about what she would do in a variety of situations so that she would survive. Preparedness played a part in Diane's survival. The American Red Cross asks us to think about preparedness, which I am pleading with you to do.

Not long after September 11, 2001, my sister recommended that I refer to the Red Cross Web site to find out how to prepare for a disaster. She had formulated a Family Communications Plan and she wanted me to do the same. This involved gathering all of the pertinent phone numbers, cell numbers, and e-mail addresses for the whole family and deciding who would be the out-of-town contact person in case there was a disaster at home. I encourage you to consult the American Red Cross Web site: "Family Disaster Planning: Preparing for a Disaster" (http://www.redcross.org/services/disaster/0,1082,0_601_,00.html ) and develop a communications plan. In the aftermath of Katrina, thousands of people could not contact family members. Having an out-of-town contact person whom they could contact would have helped family members to contact each other. The Red Cross also encourages people to e-mail or use text messages on their cell phones, because these messages can often get through when phone calls cannot. My daughter has a laminated card in her backpack with all of the emergency contact numbers. All of us should carry such a card.

Not only do I encourage each of our readers to refer to the American Red Cross Web site, I ask you to print it out. Keep a copy in your Disaster Kit (described below). Share copies with your families and your patients. As nurses, we are responsible to be leaders in keeping members of our community safe.

The Web site describes how to prepare a "Disaster Supplies Kit." Obtain a transportable container to store all of your emergency supplies. First, I got a large plastic bin (for storing artificial Christmas trees!!), but after I had loaded it with the required items, I couldn't move it!! A rolling bin or a covered rolling trash can will do the job. Make sure everyone in the family knows where the emergency bin is.

The Red Cross makes specific suggestions for a three-day supply of nonperishable foods to include. It is important that the foods are compact and lightweight; require little or no preparation, no refrigeration, and little or no water. The Red Cross suggests that we include some familiar and "comfort" food since they can help boost morale. A schedule for replacing the foods is included on the Web site.

There is an itemized list for a First Aid Kit. This part should be a cinch for us, but there were items on the list I might not have thought of. Don't forget to include a CPR breathing barrier face shield. It is also essential to include prescription and nonprescription drugs for all family members. Some of the items on the nonprescription list surprised me, such as activated charcoal and syrup of ipecac. In an emergency, the Red Cross will make announcements of which medications should be taken depending on the type of emergency that has occurred.

There is a list of tools and supplies to pack. Not being a handyman, this section was essential for me. Some of the items to include are pliers, compass, shut-off wrench, plastic sheeting, whistle, can-opener, cash or traveler's checks, change, tube tent, aluminum foil, flares, paper and pencil, etc. The sanitation supplies list includes a plastic bucket with tight lid, chlorine bleach, and other items. There are a variety of clothing and bedding supplies needed, as well as a list of important items for your pets.

The Web site includes important tips on which important documents you should keep in your kit, in waterproof packages.

At first, my immediate family thought I was an alarmist as I gathered up all of the items for the kits (sturdy shoes, extra eyeglasses, can openers, copies of Social Security cards, passports, driver's licenses, etc). I made a kit for my mother too. Everyone in the family knew where the kit was stored. It is important to update the kit every six months, as the Red Cross suggests. I have to update it more often at my house, since some of the things "disappear," such as the extra flashlights, batteries, and the battery-operated radio.

The Web site also includes how to prepare for disaster in the workplace, as well as how to prepare an emergency kit in case you are caught in an emergency while commuting. It is recommended that we all carry an emergency kit in our cars. Information on all of these subjects are on their Web site.

We have had to access the emergency kit twice since I made it, both times for power outages. It was handy to have everything together. Someday, it might be more than handy, it could be lifesaving.

Please, make your kit. Have it completed before the next issue of Plastic Surgical Nursing lands in your mailbox.

REFERENCE

American Red Cross. Disaster supplies kit. Retrieved October 14, 2005, from http://www.red cross.org/services/disaster/0,1082,0_3_,00.html .

There are a lot more examples of different articles about disaster preparedness. If I would display the all it would take millions of years to accomplish. For writers like us our constant in making articles for everyone the pile of articles goes higher every month, every day, every hour and every minute let’s not count just make pile go up Everest or even higher.

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Saving Someone's Life

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Topic: Role of Campus Journalism in Disaster Preparedness

A writer can be a savior too.

Last year, there are many calamities that hit our country. And yet, we are not ready for that. Following precautionary measures are easy to say but in this case it’s hard to do. No one knows when a storm will come. Or even an earthquake. So how can a writer be a savior too?

First of all, writers don’t only write. They give information to each one of us. They make us aware of our surroundings. And for that reason, they can save a life too.

Last year, a tropical typhoon named Ondoy hit our country. What did the rest of us do? We are not well-informed. That’s why many lives were taken. Some are missing. Maybe someone is even left out there finding hope if someone could just lend a hand to him or her.

However, a sudden earthquake shocked the whole country of Haiti leaving a tragic destruction to the said area. Like the Ondoy, this is much unexpected to come.

All of these natural disasters just proved that they have an unfinished business on visiting a certain place. Nature already gave enough signs to make us aware, to make us more careful. Maybe if we could just hold on together and make a much better world, we can overcome every obstacle along the way.

A young writer has a role. We write from our heart to either save or satisfy the reader.

So as a young writer, a young journalist, I write facts and information. And I can proudly say that I can save someone’s life. #

THE PEN SUPREMACY: Journalists' Final Encounter With Nature's Vengeance

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Man is truly cruel with nature as many years pass by. The more they get cleverer, the more they badly destruct Mother Earth.

Humans are very dependent with the abundant nature as we know it. We usually get food from it, and other things that we really need in our everyday life. But how long could Mother Earth give us these important things if we are the ones who destruct it?

If only mankind knows how to manage rightly our beloved nature, surely nature would not take revenge. Just like for example, how the typhoon “Ondoy” and “Pepeng” crushed every city in the Metro Manila areas. They truly gave so much problems that the whole nation was almost buried by these.

How long would our endeared nature suffer? How long would it take man to be so bad that they almost murdered Mother Earth?

You may not believe this but the solution is only in the powerful hands of mankind itself. If we are truly the ones destroying it, we could also be the ones to resolve these “major,major” problems that we have done.

As a neophyte writer, me and my co-scribes could possibly do simple but helpful ways on how to care for suffering nature just by working and writing together. We could help on discouraging readers in destroying nature and nourish their minds to act for nature just by writing motivational essays.

These simple ways on how to save and rescue the nature are very helpful, so people, don’t just be comfortable on what is happening now. If nature already sacrificed for us, we should sacrifice for it too and act for it.