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My concern is with what job to get. It's still not that clear to me what career I should take. I want this year to help me find what I want to do for a living.

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At this point in my life as a student, i am still uncertain on which college or university i would like to go to. I am still currently researching on what school has the best business program that would fit the budget. At the end of the day its my academic performance that would determine the school i will enter, therefore i should mainly focus on studying hard in my last year in SHS.

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As a graduating student in the ABM strand, I am still bewildered about what university I should apply to. Preferably, I want to apply to a university that has a high passing rate in CPALE because I want to become a CPA. Aside from that, another concern of mine is the entrance exams. I really hope that I would be able to pass the entrance exam of the university of my choice.

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My concern right now as a student is the job I will be getting in the future since accountancy, business and management has different specialties. My current concern is finding a college I can financially go to and pass the entrance exams. I hope this school year will help me find what branch in ABM I can be in so I can have a clearer plan for the future.

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My current concern as a graduating student is that I still don't have alternative programs in mind that I want to take in the near future. I am also scared and confused to what schools I am going to apply to considering that there are already entrance exams.

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My concern as a graduating ABM student is which course in my related strand to choose. Hopefully this school year I can find my strengths and be able to decide which course to take.

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As graduating student of San Beda University in the ABM strand my concern right now is what course should I really take on college. I am also befuddled right now on what University should I really go to. I hope this school year would help me clear things out on where I would go to.

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I still don't know what direction I want to go in college as an ABM graduate student. I have a wide range of options for the courses I truly want to take, but I'm still unsure about some of them because I'm not sure if I would succeed in them or if it fits me. I'm also currently having trouble deciding which school to attend because there are several excellent universities that provide the courses I want to take.

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My concern as a graduating ABM student is that I am still confuse on what college program I will take. Although Many schools directly offer business management however the related fields of economics, accounting, management and finance are also popular choices for ABM student.Hope I could make a decision sooner.

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As a graduating student in ABM strand, I am concerned and overwhelmed about my future. I have already chosen the course that I will take up in college, as well as the university that I want to apply at. However, having only one option, for me, is quite risky. I overthink about not being able to pass the requirements for that college. Right now, all I am thinking about is the present. I will make sure to study well and accomplish the given requirements.

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As a graduating ABM student, my main concern is which college course I should enroll in, even though I already know which school I'll attend (San Beda Mendiola). Unfortunately, I have to choose between accountancy, management accounting, and marketing management. My parents want me to pursue accountancy, so I want to do it too, but the tuition is too expensive, and studying for all the exams would require a lot of sacrifices and sleepless nights. I really want to pursue marketing management, but I'm worried that after I graduate, I won't be able to find a job with a good salary and lots of benefits.

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As a graduating student in the ABM strand, I am concerned about what would my college life be like. I have decided what course to take in college and also which universities I would apply to that is best suited for my course, but I am scared about the challenges and hardships that I would face in college. Both the thought of possibly failing the course that I have chosen and the pressure that I will be experiencing as a college student makes me nervous.

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One of the concerns I have in this field is whether or not I would enjoy accountancy as I have realized that I am much more happy with managing a business. However, I still want to continue this path. Also, I am concerned about the future, whether or not I am able to build myself up financially.

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The ABM strand covers various aspects of accounting, business, and management which most are linked to the money-making industry. As a graduating student in the ABM strand, one of the current concerns in the field that I would like to address is concerning the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises or the MSMEs. The Department of Trade and Industry (2022) stated that in 2020 alone, more than 60% of employment is from MSMEs which makes it an important aspect of the economy of the Philippines. Now that we are recovering from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, I would like to focus on how the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises will alleviate the effects of the pandemic in their respective businesses. As well as on how the MSMEs can be maximized to help the country’s economy heal and even strive for growth.

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Macroeconomic changes affect many people's lives and businesses, and as a graduating student in the ABM strand, I've noticed that the most difficult problem that most organizations face is adapting their operations in response to economic movements. Which according to the PSA, the most recent claimed rise is 6.3%, and this inflation has caused major price increases; while some firms have responded by raising their rates, many small business owners perceive this as an unpleasant reality.

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As a graduating student in the ABM strand, my main concern is getting into a prestigious university that specializes in my chosen course. Having that being said, I am quite anxious about whether or not I can be accepted or even survive the future hardships of college. However, I understand that to reach my future ambitions, I must focus on the present moment and do my best to attain good grades and knowledge, which will surely help me get into any college of my choice.

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As a graduating Abm student my specific concern is the financial problems we're dealing with right now. Because as soon as i get older so do my dad, he is the one who earns money for us and he has alot of pressure i can say because we are 4 siblings and the fees are way to expensive nowadays even for young learners. I do want to study abroad for a bright and better future of me and my future but the only concern is about money. And i really look forward to finish my college soon and work at the same time so that i can pay off dad and his hardwork that he have done for me.

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As a graduating student in the ABM strand, I'm still undecided about which university I should attend in college. However, I am certain that De La Salle University and Ateneo De Manila University are my top choices because they are among the best schools to attend for business course. I already know what courses I will take in college, but I am unsure of which university I will apply.

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"An extra hour is not enough to decide our future."

Students from the De La Salle University (DLSU) and Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU) denounced Commission on Elections' (Comelec) decision to reject voter registration extension.

(DLSU / AdMU)

On Wednesday, Aug. 18, Comelec extended voters hours on Saturdays and holidays.

However, in a joint statement, 1Sambayan Lasalyano and Ateneans for 1Sambayan said Comelec's decision to extend voter registration hours "underestimates our context in the COVID-19 pandemic" due to curfews, lack of public transportation, and health concerns.

"Voting is an integral part of the democratic process, serving as an avenue of the people's will. To deprive millions of potential voters the chance of deciding their country's future borders on voter suppression," the group said.

"As part of the youth sector, we call upon Comelec to extend voter registration for the sake of respecting people's will. We urge you to consider the restrictions that the pandemic has brought upon millions of Filipinos and to make voting more accessible to everyone. You are an independent commission, mandated by the constitution, to uphold the people's will," it added.

The group also called on fellow students to contact their local representatives or to send their sentiments to Comelec through their social media pages, local landlines, and emails "to make their voice heard."

"The youth must have a zeal for service to truly become persons for others. 1Samabayan Lasalyano and Ateneans for 1Sambayan call for more time and consideration for our fellow during this pivotal time in our history."

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La Salle, Ateneo students denounce Comelec's decision to reject voter registration extension

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"An extra hour is not enough to decide our future." Students from the De La Salle University (DLSU) and Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU) denounced Commission on Elections' (Comelec) decision to reject voter registration extension. (DLSU / AdMU) On Wednesday, Aug. 18, Comelec extended voters hours on Saturdays and holidays.

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As a graduating student in the ABM strand, one of the most pressing concerns in my field of accountancy, business, and management that I would like to address is the effects of the country's dramatic increase in inflation rate on small enterprises. We are all aware that the Philippines is especially susceptible to inflation brought on by changes in the price of oil products globally or disruptions in the agricultural food supply. In June, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) stated that inflation had hit a four-year high of 6.1%. Small business owners find it challenging to achieve financial growth and business expansion as the country's inflation rate increases and their access to capital decreases. I would like to address this issue because local businesses allow an increase in the number of available jobs, contributing to the reduction of the unemployment rate in the country, which is beneficial to the economy.

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My concern as a student is that I haven't been able to focus and finalize my chosen university, but the only thing I have finalized is that I will succeed regardless. I have a lot of wants, including my parents' decision. I'll just enjoy and experience what's going on right now and in front of me. Another concern is the conversion. Our money's value has decreased, implying that the economy has flattened. Conversion is a challenge but an excellent investment.

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As a graduating student, I am deeply concerned with the state of the economy under his presidency, Marcos. According to the response of 28 investors and analysts from the survey that was conducted by Bloomberg, many investors would be standing on the sidelines until the president is able to present a concrete and competent plan on how to solve the rising poverty, strengthen health care, dealing with inflation and managing our debt. I believe that it is important to address this because the impact of the state of the economy directly affects our daily expenses which in turn affects our daily lives. We can currently see the effect of the peso and dollar exchange rates. Higher peso-to-dollar exchange rates mean that inflation will keep on occurring and the purchasing power of Filipinos will only weaken. I am confident that addressing this issue is essential in relieving the financial situation of every Filipino.

Sayson, I. (2022, May 10). Philippine stocks fall as traders weigh Marcos win, Global Rout. Yahoo! News. Retrieved September 12, 2022, from https://ph.news.yahoo.com/philippine-stocks-may-go-sideways-as-marcos-jr-heads-for-win-041047229.html

Piatos, T. C. (2022, September 6). Peso closes at 57 vs US dollar. The Manila Times. Retrieved September 12, 2022, from https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/09/07/business/top-business/peso-closes-at-57-vs-us-dollar/1857452

Writer, S. (2022, May 8). Philippine investors get jitters over potential Marcos presidency. Nikkei Asia. Retrieved September 12, 2022, from https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Market-Spotlight/Philippine-investors-get-jitters-over-potential-Marcos-presidency

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As a graduating ABM student, the specific concern in my field of accountancy, business, and management that I would like to address is the inflation rate. This is my concern because the inflation rate does not only affect certain areas in our economy. Inflation deals with everything. You will see how inflation causes our supplies to increase in value. It takes a toll on businesses most especially on those starting businesses. My family personally experiences this since we have a business that is in demand of gasoline. According to oil companies around august 30, 2022 the cost of gasoline increased by Php 1.40 -Php 6.10. From there, it affects the amount of money that is released every day and the money that we earn in the business. Sometimes it feels like we aren't earning anything from the business due to the inflation of supplies that our business needs. Therefore, if this inflation continues a lot of businesses will not prosper due to the increase in prices for the base supplies that a company or business needs.

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my concern is the rising prices of goods due to our rising inflation. people wont be able to afford the basic necessities to live and i would like to tackle on how we can fix this situation. learning also on how the economy affects the general price of goods will allow us to have a deeper understanding of this issue

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A lot has changed since the pandemic began, especially in our economy. Most of the product prices have gone up, weighing heavily on Filipinos during these pandemic times. As we have seen many businesses shut down due to corona and bankruptcies, food and needs have outweighed the burden we all carry. As a daughter and a youth I witnessed how our parents work their life so that they can provide the needs and wants of their family. As part of ABM Strand, I want to help our fellow Filipino members to understand why the economy is collapsing, economic activity that is prioritizing human well-being over economic growth, and what steps of the government can be taken to address these problems.