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During 10th grade, I was very active if there are programs. Usually, I joined in dance performance since I really enjoyed dancing that day. After our last exam, I realized that I need to choose a strand for next year. The whole summer, I overthink it and then I come up with the last decision that I’ll be taking ABM strand which is my first choice. Then, when taking the strand I have regrets since it develops my skills and would be helpful in the future.

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I was in Grade 3 here. During elementary school, I always join girl scouts when there are activities or camp in other schools. I was very competitive also my fellow scouts to win and to hear our school name to be called as “first place”. With this experienced, it developed my competitiveness.

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I remembered that this age, I really want to swim whenever we go to beaches or pool. Thankfully, my parents would allow me to swim but with the guidance also with an adult and my Dad will swim with us so that there is someone that I can rely on and teach me how to swim. There are also sometimes that my Mon wouldn't let me to swim because of the weather. But of course I understand because it is also for my safety. This age, I developed my initiative to make my own decision and obey my parents sometimes if they won't allow me.

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In this era, I learned how to walk and running. This picture my Mom told me that I am able to climb in the terraces but of course they also guide me on this. My parents would let me to be able to walk on my own and develop my abilities. With their help and my determination to really walk, I successfully learn to walk and even run on my own and I feel proud of my self when my parents told me about that.

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This is me with my family when I am only 10 months old. Here in my Infancy Era. I really don’t remember anything happened but my mother keeps saying that I always cry everywhere and I always drink milk. This stage I developed trust to those people who’s gonna make me happy.

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My name is Jicah S. Granada. I am 16 years old and was born on October 19, 2008. Currently, I am a Senior High School student at Ateneo de Davao University and taking ABM strand.

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This was before performance during Ignite 2025

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During my 4th grade, I join drum & lyre marching band because my Mom want me to join in and I was also curious about it. My Mom buys me a lyre instrument so I have something to use. I played lyre from 4th to 6th grade because before graduating the pandemic happened. Last year during my grade 11 days, I hesitated to join again the marching band because I really want to try something new and I want to discover more something else. But then I still joined since I don't have much time to decide and applied to Ateneo Blue Bandelles - Lyre. My experience last year was a truly grateful and unexpected since I met a lot of people and I can played with and we created much memories that are truly memorable. It was also unexpected that I become the Lyre Head of the Club and during this year, I want to have the same bond we had last year and I want to see to other people that we aren't just a club, we are family.

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Fun facts about me:

1. I really love cats. I have 3 persian cat's, 2 girls and 1 boy.

2. I can cook. I usually looks on some recipes that I can try on and it became my hobby since I also enjoyed doing it.

3. I love walking/running. When I have vacant time, I usually just walk or run around in Coastal Road.

4. I love listening to music. I listen different genres of music depending on my mood.

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The first country that I really want to go in was Japan because I see online that the environment there was so clean, the people are friendly, and they are respectful to one another. The one thing I really like about Japan was their food and cities because it seems that the food are very delicious and the places their are seems like has unbelievable view that makes me want to go there soon.

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One of my bucket list also is to go in Switzerland because of its iconic high mountains, the lakes, and there are many activities that we can do here like hiking. I also want to try their foods especially their chocolates. Their vibrant springs and warm summers to colorful autumns and snow-covered winters makes me want to stay there for a long time to experience changes of seasons there!

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From the past class am with, this class was truly unforgettable. I am very lucky to have them because each one of us has unique talent. We are very competitive class that other teachers complimented us that this section are the most smartest, non-toxic section, and other teachers want us to become their advisory. For me, this isn't just a class we are family. I couldn't imagine my self without being in this class, everyone are kind, approachable, and helpful. I hope that even we graduate senior high school, I can still be able to talk with them and I will forever cherish that bond we made.

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Taken during Buwan ng Wika 2025 Culmination

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I couldn’t imagine if i'm gonna survive alone without them. They were my senior high school best friends. We helped each other either in academics or problems in life. I hope that we will create more memories and experiences things with them, because they are my safe place:))

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This is family Granada. I am lucky that I have my Mother and Father by my side that always supports me. I also have two brothers, the eldest named Judiel Jike, he is 19 years old and our youngest named Julian, he is 14 years old. I am very lucky that I have complete family and I can feel their love everywhere:))

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Jicah’s Career Objective: My career objective is to become a Certified Public Accountan/Business Woman to build a successful career, and contribute to businesses and accounting. To further this objective, I plan to takes these steps:

1. I am currently taking up the Accountancy, Business, and Management Strand in Ateneo de Davao University - Senior High School.

a. I chose this school because I believe that the values they have will help me prepare in college.

2. Because of the CPALE passing rate in AdDU, I decided to pursue BS Accountancy there because I believe this institution will help me gain knowledge on accounting field.

3. While spending 4 years in AdDU, I will try my best to pass all the subjects, meet a lot of people, and to balance my personal and academic life.

a. To be focus also in my academics, I will study more on accounting and business subjects so I can gain more knowledge on this field.

b. my goal is to join some extracurricular activities to make my college years more memorable.

4. After graduating from Ateneo de Davao University, I will review to take Certified Public Accountant Licensure Exam (CPALE )to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

a. I plan to study hard on this exam because it is one of the hardest licensure exam in the country.

5. After taking CPALE, I will be taking Master in Business Administration for 2 years, so that I will gain more knowledge on business's and to graduate on time.

6. I will applying accounting job here in Davao City, to help me save money to start on new business and to have successful career.

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My Family:

Jole Granada-Mother

Julius Granada-Father

Judiel Jike Granada-Older Brother

Julian Granada-Younger Brother

Living in the same roof but yet there still no deep communication with them. I think that this does not help me to grow as a person because I adopt that behavior. Not having good communication especially in school makes it even harder for me to communicate my ideas in certain areas and it feels like I am not able to help with them.

I’m grateful for how my family always tries to spend time together, even though sometimes they are busy. However, I think we could do an even better job of really listening to each other and communicating more openly. Sometimes we get caught up in our own routines and forget to check in or talk about how we’re feeling. I also appreciate that we help one another, but it would be nice if we could share the work more evenly. Even with these small things, I know my family is doing their best, and that makes me grateful.

I am deeply thankful for the love, support, and care that my family gives me. They always encourage me to do things that I love and make me happy. My family also teaches me important values like kindness, respect, and being grateful for what has been given to us, which I want to carry with me forever. Most of all, I'm thankful for their unconditional love, something I'll always hold close to my heart.

Recognizing both the challenges and blessings within my family helps me grow into a more understanding and compassionate person. By seeing the good things we share, like love and support, I learn to be grateful and to appreciate the people around me. At the same time, noticing our challenges teaches me patience, empathy, and the importance of communication. Striving for magis means using these lessons to become a better version of myself—not just for my own growth, but for the good of others. Practicing cura personalis reminds me to care for each family member as a whole person, understanding their struggles and supporting them with kindness and respect. This balance of gratitude and awareness helps me build stronger relationships and live with purpose and love.

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My Family to me is truly a special and a gift, they are someone who keeps pushing me to keep fighting in life. Even though my Dad is with us physically because he’s working from another country, I know how much he keeps working for us, to provide for our needs. Also, my family is the one who give me strength and motivation, I will be forever grateful for them, and I can truly say that I love them with all my heart.

I learned that not all day we feel loved and valued by them, since I completely understand that each of us have different problems we face whether it’s all about in school, work, or paying the bills. But of course as a family, we need to be balanced in our life and making spend time with them, truly built a strong relationship with them.

The type of love that we have is the Fatuous Love since the passion and commitment I still observed but we have no intimacy or the closeness to each other. Since, each one of us has different priorities but there is still commitment on our responsibilities in our home like doing different chores or work because of that, we failed to have deep bonds sometimes.

Every time I am with them, I really feel happy and at the same time, emotionally because having a complete family is truly a gift. Even though we have priorities and responsibilities, I still think that I cannot imagine without them in my life. I don’t think I can be able to survive in life without their presence and love for me.

I am truly responsible, committed, and genuinely care for others. I believe that because of my family, for what they have taught me, the principles that they shared helped me to become the person who I am right now. The values they’ve shared, truly helped me to grow and to learn more to become a better person to others.

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My Mental Health and Wellbeing

1. Regular Sleep

According to Cultivating Health (2025) that adults should

get seven to eight hours. Getting enough sleep can play

an important role in your weight, emotional wellbeing,

blood pressure, diabetes, mental and physical

performance, and more.

When we have finally have face-to-face classes after the

pandemic, I often feel unenergized and not in mood

because the lacks of sleeping hours. I realized that

having enough sleeps help me to stay energized to do daily task. I make sure to do my activities first so that I

will have enough time to sleep and to recharge my body

and mind.

2. Eating Yummy Foods

According to Harvard Health (2023) good nutrition helps

fuel your body. The foods you eat supply the nutrients

your body needs to maintain your brain, muscle, bone,

nerves, skin, blood circulation, and immune system.

Proper nutrition also helps protect you from illness and

disease such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and

osteoporosis.

I always eat food to gives my body energy and stay

healthy throughout the day. It helps me to stay focused

better in class, manage stress, and gives me the strength

to participate in activities and task. After eating, I often

feel energized, focused, and ready to do certain things

especially in academics and in doing chores.

Life

3. Maintaining My Social Life

Individuals with strong social connections exhibit higher

levels of overall happiness and life satisfaction. Conversely,

the absence of such relationships can lead to feelings of

loneliness and isolation, which have been identified as

significant risk factors for premature mortality—comparable

to well-established health risks like smoking and obesity

(Gregory, 2024).

Maintaining my social life helps my mental health by

allowing me to share my thoughts, what happened during my

day, and share my feelings with people I trust. Being around

friends reduces stress, boosts my mood, and reminds me that

I’m not alone. Spending time with them makes me feel

supported, which is important for my overall well-being and

confidence.

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Was the subject Personal Development helpful for you? How did this subject help you know yourself more?
The subject Personal Development was very helpful for me. It helped me understand myself better my personality, emotions, and the things that motivate me. I learned to reflect on my strengths and weaknesses and how I can use them to improve myself. This subject also made me realize the importance of being aware of my actions and decisions as I continue to grow and mature.

What were your key takeaways from the subject?
My key takeaways from this subject are the importance of self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and maintaining good relationships with others. I learned that understanding myself and managing my emotions are key parts of personal growth. I also realized that having a healthy mindset and positive relationships can help me face challenges with confidence and resilience.

What two topics were your favorites and why?
My two favorite topics were “Knowing Oneself” and “Family Structure and Legacies.”
I liked Knowing Oneself because it encouraged me to reflect deeply on who I am my values, interests, and goals. It helped me see how my thoughts and feelings shape the person I’m becoming.

I also enjoyed Family Structure and Legacies because it made me appreciate my family more. I learned how family plays a big role in shaping my character, beliefs, and behavior. It helped me understand where I come from and how my family’s values influence my own life choices.