When the Scare is Over

The Department of Health (DOH) has said its piece. The school officials have done their part. Proper hand washing has been demonstrated, information leaflets have been distributed and health reminders have been discussed everywhere. What else can be done?

When the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the pandemic status of the dreaded virus, the first reaction which was quite understandable was fear. Masks became the “in” thing. The demand for Vitamin C supplements skyrocketed to unbelievable proportion. But after sometime, there seems to be a lull in the way people take the news about the virus.

The A (H1N1) virus scare has subsided, but it is not a reason to be complacent. What we are dealing with is a virus that has the ability to mutate and the next strain may be more dangerous. All the health bulletins are already disseminated and school health officers are well-equipped with knowledge n handling cases but prevention lies on the hands of students themselves.

We can help in eradicating this problem by our continuous health awareness because the solution lies from each individual's preparedness. Just like the soldiers who are always ready for battle, the students can lead healthy lives and can become active participants in facing the challenge brought about by the virus.


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A Note Of Gratitude

It is heartening to see the spontaneous local government response to address the needs of the public elementary and secondary schools in our city. Through the Local School Board, chaired by Hon. Mayor Sherwin T. Gatchalian, the construction of another school building of Gen. T. de Leon National High School was realized. We are fortunate to have an official who has shown enormous commitment and dedication to equip us with quality education at par with global standards. We have a committed public servant whose major concern is to globalize education for a competitive Vibrant City.

We take this rare opportunity to commend and thank all the people behind the Local School Board who have never ceased finding ways and means to support the education of our youth.

We have to do our humble share through a pledge to do our best in our studies. In this way, all the efforts of our city government and school officials will not be in vain. We can show our appreciation by making a firm decision to be the best we can be.