Just a Simple Thought

I have been witnessing how various people from my home city react about the Balikatan Exercises this past few days--protests,rallies on the streets,debates,etc.Name it and you will surely find yourself suffering from the uncertainties of the current circumstances.
I bet that everyone has a stand on the issue yet what became more prevalent is the overwhelming freedom of expression that, at certain levels,was practiced with an unforgivable degree of abuse.Why do people need to oppose over and over again if there are much more comprehensive avenues to address feelings and emotions about the Balikatan Exercises?
Just a simple suggestion to those who have done much to protest the said implementation.Why don't we talk things over smoothly so we can gain the mutual benefit of being informed and being responsible enough not sacrifice the very democracy of our country which thrives to liberate us all in any aspect?I tell you,its better that we would be able to identify both the advantages and drawbacks of the said military training to the Maranao society in a rather decent and peaceful manner than to push through all these protests that become totally redundant and pointless.Sometimes,even if we say that we were able to practice our freedom to speak for our people,we can never be certain if what we try to forward with the aid of noise barrages speak of the whole and for the benefit of the majority.Please do consider this opinion and feel free to express in return.

Point Blank;Condoms,PMS,STD and so on!

Hello Fellow Youth Bloggers!
This is but a friendly post-Valentine update from Kabataan Watch.
It is so sad to know that 20 percent of Filipino youth engage in pre-marital sex,with ages ranging only from 15-18.What is more alarming is the fact that these young individuals do not use contraceptives to protect themselves ans thus,unwanted pregnancy comes in just like a mushroom on a very loamy soil.And to tell you honestly,Curiosity is not anymore the culprit but the liberated idea that young individuals are so much aware of the things happening around and the fallacy that they are socially responsible of their actions.
If I would stress out my opinion about this cancer-like epidemic,It would be summarized in three key points:(1)The role of the family to educate the youth about values should be strengthened,(2)Our academic institutions should serve as support arms in promoting sensitivity for the youth's sexual issues and (3)It is but time to promote a comprehensive understanding on high risk behaviors among the youth to address enough solutions to counter further dangers that will possibly arise in no time!

My Epiphany

It had always been my dream to inspire and be part of the league of people who made positive changes for humanity.I was given an avenue for it when I was chosen as one of the delegates from Mindanao to the Four-Week Institute on Inter-ethnic Dialogue and Conflict Resolution held in DeKalb,Illinois,USA.To tell you,it was indeed a life-changing experience.I was given the best opportunity to reflect on the things that might transform my country's developing communities to sustainable dwellings for generations to come,without massive traces of poverty and sufferings for my poeple and for the whole world.
With this blog that I made,I want to make more avenues possible for youth access regarding concerns from the youth's end.Hopefully,this little beginning would inspire my fellow youth to be expressive of their views and aspirations for development and at a larger sense,nation building.Please do indulge and support this humble effort to facilitate communications that will shape brighter futures for every human living on the surface of this planet,especially for the youth and citizens of my country.Welcome to Kabataan Watch 2008!