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In a modern world, where the needs of communication and access to information are more necessary , the Internet has become a blessing to every person. Although the internet is a useful tool,it is the perfect playground for the criminial to commit  crimes because the internet has an ability to remain anonymous.

For today, we will discuss about the internet crimes that are common today and what are the consequences if you commit those crimes.

According to the Republic Act No. 10175, or the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 that was signed into law by President Aquino on Sept. 12, 2012, its original goal was to penalize acts like cybersex, child pornography, identity theft and unsolicited electronic communication in the country.

Under the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 are some Cybercrime that needs to be penalized;

1. Illegal access- Unauthorized access (without right) to a computer system or application.

Penalty: Imprisonment of six years and 1 day up to 12 years or  a fine of at least Two hundred thousand pesos (P200,000) up to a maximum amount commensurate to the damage incurred or both.If committed against critical infrastructure:Reclusion temporal (imprisonment for twelve years and one day up to twenty years) or a fine of at least Five hundred thousand pesos (P500,000) up to a maximum amount commensurate to the damage incurred or both.

2. Computer-related Forgery- Unauthorized input, alteration, or deletion of computer data resulting to inauthentic data with the intent that it be considered or acted upon for legal purposes as if it were authentic, regardless whether or not the data is directly readable and intelligible; orThe act of knowingly using computer data which is the product of computer-related forgery as defined here, for the purpose of perpetuating a fraudulent or dishonest design.

Penalty: Imprisonment of six years and 1 day up to 12 years or a fine of at least Two hundred thousand pesos (P200,000) up to a maximum amount commensurate to the damage incurred or both.

3.Cybersex- Willful engagement, maintenance, control, or operation, directly or indirectly, of any lascivious exhibition of sexual organs or sexual activity, with the aid of a computer system, for favor or consideration.There is a discussion on this matter if it involves “couples” or “people in relationship” who engage in cybersex. For as long it is not done for favor or consideration, I don’t think it will be covered. However, if one party (in a couple or relationship) sues claiming to be forced to do cybersex, then it can be covered.

Penalty: Prision mayor (imprisonment of six years and 1 day up to 12 years) or a fine of at least Two hundred thousand pesos (P200,000) but not exceeding One million pesos (P1,000,000) or both.

4. Child Pornography- Unlawful or prohibited acts defined and punishable by Republic Act No. 9775 or the Anti-Child Pornography Act of 2009, committed through a computer system.

Penalty: Penalty to be imposed shall be one (1) degree higher than that provided for in Republic Act 9775, if committed through a computer system.

5. Cyber bullying-

6.Libel- Unlawful or prohibited acts of libel as defined in Article 355 of the Revised Penal Code, as amended committed through a computer system or any other similar means which may be devised in the future.Revised Penal Code Art. 355 states Libel means by writings or similar means. — A libel committed by means of writing, printing, lithography, engraving, radio, phonograph, painting, theatrical exhibition, cinematographic exhibition, or any similar means, shall be punished by prision correccional in its minimum and medium periods or a fine ranging from 200 to 6,000 pesos, or both, in addition to the civil action which may be brought by the offended party.The Cybercrime Prevention Act strengthened libel in terms of penalty provisions.

The electronic counterpart of libel has been recognized since the year 2000 when the E-Commerce Law was passed. The E-Commerce Law empowered all existing laws to recognize its electronic counterpart whether commercial or not in nature.

 Penalty: Penalty to be imposed shall be one (1) degree higher than that provided for by the Revised Penal Code, as amended, and special laws, as the case may be.

As a student and a netizen also, I strongly agree on this punishments because  nowadays, a lot of internet crimes are being committed. So in order to stop these crimes, a bigger punishment is should be given to those people who will find guilty for the crime that they have charged on.

We might think that the law may  limit our freedom of expression and speech, but this law will serve as our first step in progress. Filipinos must abide the law to defeat criminal cyber acts.But above all these we should also recognize that this is also a human right to be protected from people who use internet to advance their malicious intention.

An individual can do their best to protect themselves simply by being cautious and careful. Internet users need to be more observant, aware and bold in order to prevent these cybercrime. 

Stand for Kto 12: An advocacy campaign. Our advocacy is about encouraging all the youths to be more educated by understanding the real essence of K to 12. A lot of people are disagreeing the implementation of k to 12 because of adding 2 years in high school but little did they know that this implementation will be the best plan for changing our country?

The reason why we chose this advocacy is that we want to show to the youths some background information why we should be proud of implementing k to 12. According to the Department of Education (DepEd), the known definition of K12 is a 13-year educational program from kindergarten until high school. By changing the curriculum, students will surely have a higher standard of education.  This advocacy will show why the Philippines is in need of a better curriculum.

As a student, at first, I hesitated if I will finish my studies because of adding 2 years in high school. But now, I’m a Grade 11 student and I am thankful because this curriculum was implemented. Without this, I’m definitely sure, I wasn’t ready to enter college because I’m not decided on what course will I take. But in Kto 12, you can choose a right track for you to be more prepared in entering college. I know a lot of us youths are undecided when it comes to choosing the right course for us but in K to 12, we will enhance our skills especially when we chose the right course for us.

DepEd proposed this program to enhance the learning capabilities of the students. K12 provides students, as well as the country, many privileges with more time for students to study and understand their lessons; they will be able to do better in their exams. The students will be able to attain a better education that will give them more job opportunities.

Surely without K to 12, the quality of education in the Philippines is low. Without this kind of quality education, Filipinos will not be able to compete with a high-end job abroad. K to 12 will give the Philippines a chance to be a better country by starting with changing our curriculum. Almost all of the countries in the world are having k to 12 as their basic education program.

We, Students need time to properly understand a lesson.  K12 gives us a chance to learn more, to enjoy learning in a calm and enjoyable manner, and understand them better.

K12 does not only provide time for us to study. It also offers more subjects in which students can take during our high school years. Because of K to 12, students in the Philippines will have a better education.

Studying requires time for us students to completely understand what we need to learn. Better education is attained by them because of the prolonged time of studying. We are able to understand and execute what they have learned properly in the business world. The students afterward are able to get better employment options because they have studied well.

On the other hand, because of k to 12, a lot of school works are needed to finish. So a lot of students are spending their whole time in school works and activities. Sometimes, we forgot that we have a family that we need to bond on. But always keep in mind that this is not a “cruel education system”, it only prepares us for the time that we will join the workforce. It’s okay to rest and let your mind be at peace but never forget that you need to be strong in order to face all the challenges in the real world.

Overall, the Philippines, as well as the citizens will have a better education and a better future by adding K12 to the educational curriculum. With a better quality of education, students will be able to obtain this kind of future. The economy of the Philippines will rise as our labor force attains a better education. K12 will be of good use to the students and it might bring forth a new beginning for the country.

We must stand for this change! Stand for K to 12!

Nakalulungkot isipin na marami ang nasawi sa magkasunod na landslide na naganap kamakailan lamang sa magkahiwalay na lugar sa Pilipinas. Sa Itogon,Benguet,tinatayang 74 ang kabuuan ng bilang ng nasawi habang tinatayang 100 naman ang kabuuan ng mga nasawi sa Naga City, Cebu. Magkaiba man ng pinangyarihan ng pagyayari ngunit hindi ito maikakaila na ang pangunahing dahilan nito ay ang pagmimina sa mga bundok upang mapagkuhaan ng mga mineral.

Ayon kay Disaster Scientist Mahar Lagmay, ang magkasunod na landslide ay mayroong pagkakahalintulad. Una na rito ay ang paglambot ng lupa dala ng ulan ng Bagyong Ompong.Pangalawa ay ang Landslide zone sa Benguet at Cebu ay parehas na malapit sa mga quarrying at mining corporation. Benguet Corporation ang isa sa pinakamatandang minahan sa bansa ang matatagpuan malapit sa pinaguhuan ng lupa at ang APO Land and quarry corporation na matatgpuan naman malapit sa pinaguhuan ng lupa sa Naga City, Cebu.

Mula sa kailaliman ng lupa, binubungkal ang ginto, nickel, chromite at iba pa pang yamang mineral para maging alahas, para sa paggawa ng mga bahay at gusali, para sa mga gadget at electronic appliances at para sa paggawa ng pera. Minsan nang tinungo ng Reporter’s Notebook ang Surigao del Norte at Surigao del Sur noong taong 2011. Kanilang naisiwalat ang epekto ng ginagawang pagmimina sa lugar tulad ng pagkakalbo ng kagubatan at ang pagkasira ng karagatan. Nagkulay kalawang na ang ilang ilog at baybaying-dagat dahil sa siltation o ang pagdami ng deposito ng lupa mula sa malalaking minahan.

Itanggi man ng lokal na pamahalaan na hindi ang pagmimina ang dahilan ng pagguho ng lupa ay kahitsaang angulo ay pagmimina talagaang dahilan. Una nilang idinahilan ay dahil sa paglambot ng lupa dala ng ulan ng Super typhoon Ompong pero kung titignan natin ng maigi ay kung hindi lang sana kinalbo ang mga kagubatan at binutas ang bundok ay may pundasyon sana ang mga lupa. Pangalawa, isa pang dahilan nila ay ang paggalaw ng plate tectonic sa ilalim ng lupa. ang paggalaw ng plates ay natural lamang ngunit kung buo pa sana ang bundok ay tiyak na hindi ganun katindi ang pinsala ng landslide sa Benguet at Cebu.

Kapansin-pansin din na karamihan samga nasawi ay ang mga minero mismo na kumukuha ng mga mineral sa bundok. Ayon sa mganakatira doon, iyon na angkanilang kabuhayan simula ng sila’y ipanganak. Matibay ang kanilang loob lalo na’tkabisadonila ang lugar.

Sa puntong ito, mabuti ang nagagawa ng pagmimina sa bansadahil marami angnakikinabang dito ngunit hindi kailanman mapapantayan ng pera ang buhay kung sakaling gumanti ang kalikasan. Hindi maituturing na isa sa pinakamalaking naiambag sa ekonomiya ng pilipinas ang pagmimina dahil maraming ibangbansa na napakaunlad katulad ng SouthKorea, Luxembourg atbp na hindi gumagamit ng pagmimina upang umunlad.. Kung sakaling mahihinto ang pagsasagawa ng pagmimina sa Pilipinas, marami ang mawawalan ng trabaho. At karamihan sa mga mawawalan ng trabaho ay may posibilidad na kumapit sa patalim.

Hanggang ngayon ay hindi pa rin nasosolusyunan ng pamahalaan ang maaring alternatibong trabaho kung sakaling ipatigil ang pagmimina. Kung tutuusin, marami ang mga mawawalan ng trabaho at dahil ditto ay mas hihirap pa sila. Sa kabila nito, marami namang paraan upang kumita ng pera. Maaaring tamnan ng mga puno o gulay ang mga lupain na ipinasara dahil sa pagmimina. Sa tulong nito ay magiging matibay ang pundasyon ng lupa. Matagal man ay muli itong babalik sa dati.

Ayon kay Manny Pangilinan, hindi ang pagmimina ang suliranin ng bansa kundi ang kahirapan. Ngunit hindi ba pwedeng masolusyunan ang kahirapan sa bansa ng hindi nasisira ang kalikasan? Hindi lahat ng bansa ay may industriya ng pagmimina. At mas lalong hindi lahat ng may industriya ng pagmimina ay yumaman. Ang totoo, sa industriya ng pagmimina ay mas lalong yayaman ang mga negosyante. Ang publiko at gobyerno ay makikinabang sa munting halaga pero kapag naningil na ang kalikasan ay sila pa ang mas higit na apektado. Kung sakaling hindi nga maiiwasan ang pagmimina, marapat lang siguro na taasan ng malaki ang buwis nito upang makinabang ang lahat ng tao.

A lot of us are saying that Math is difficult especially when a variable is added to a coefficient or there was a fraction in certain word problems. They didn’t know that Mathematics can help us to live well in our everyday life. Here are some daily tasks that can show us that Math is within ourselves:

• Managing Money- Having skills in Mathematics will help us to manage our money especially when we grow up. The first thing that we need to know is how to calculate simple and compound interest. People who take out loans need to understand the interest. If we learn about this, then we will be wise to figure out the best ways to save and invest money.
• Cooking- in Cooking, Math is very useful in terms of calculating the measurement of a certain amount of ingredients. It is needed especially when there is a standard measurement in every ingredient that we need to achieve.
• Shopping- we will use Math in buying items. For example, some stores will offer a sale that gives a percentage off an original price. It is needed for us to calculate the discounts so we can buy an item for the best price offered.
• Recreational Activities/ Sports- Geometry and trigonometry can help us to improve our sports skills. If we learn the basics of geometry and trigonometry, then we will know the best way to hit our goal in sports.

 

Math is very useful in everyday life. Mathematicians continually modify their calculations. Today they build this structure, tomorrow that one. They can make the impossible possible. So instead of wasting your time in your gadgets, why not try to explore the world of Mathematics in order to gain knowledge that can help in our future?

What did I learn from today’s topic?

– I had learned that Web 2.0 supports the 21st Century Learning Framework. Also, I learned how to create a WordPress account.WordPress is an online website wherein you can post different blogs in order to share your ideas or feelings with the others.  In just 10 simple steps, you will have a WordPress account.

How can I apply this to my future career?

-When I become a lawyer or policewoman, I can inform and share my knowledge with everyone on what was happening in our society through the use of  Web 2.0. In Web 2.0 the users like me can enhance creativity and information sharing.

Hello! I’m Marifa and I’m 16 years old. I’m a Muslim also. Even though my religion was different from the others because we’re living here in Luzon and most of the people here are Catholics, I am thankful because Allah chose me to be a Muslim.Today, I’m studying as a Grade 11 student at St. Matthew College. My greatest dream is to be a Lawyer/Police woman. As of now, my hobbies are eating, watching kdramas, studying of course, fangirling over kpop and many more. I really hate to see a flying cockroach because they look dirty to me and it is scarier than to watch a horror movie. That’s all! Thank you

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