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Because these are one of the major obvious answers that will be the very answer of every citizen who will raise their biggest concern as a ordinary human who knew the problems of the everyday life and further solutions can be taken to action, so it can be avoided in the coming generations that goes in our way. It will be a sign of hope although it's just the beginning, but if we accept the real change that everything will alternate, therefore the rhythm must continue on without any stop from the people who hates anti-reforms in the government and economy itself as way to fly for the coming change that we waited for so long.
-Alex Evangelista

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One specific problem that needs to be addressed in our country, is road safety. I’ve witnessed a lot of times the dangers of streets, especially in narrow ones because some passerby would be walking in a busy road due to a reckless driver parking in intended sidewalks. Since some people fail to practice proper driving to assure the welfare of everyone, accidents are prone to the ones in vehicles and those around them. It would be a great relief to see people be obedient and disciplined enough to follow traffic rules to avoid the increase of accidents happening in the Philippines. With that, it would be also beneficial if road officials would strictly monitor these areas to keep the streets safe.

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Agricultural labor underpayment and product shortage

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Agricultural labor underpayment and product shortage

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Until now, the Philippines still has many underpaid laborers, especially in the agricultural sector. Then due to COVID-19 with the recent increase in inflation in the Philippines, daily necessities like food, water, and electricity become more expensive. Due to this, laborers like fisherfolk and farmers in the agricultural sector are having difficulty affording their daily necessities, which results in an increase in poverty in the country. Another problem relating to the agricultural sector is the product shortage, as the laborers in the sector cannot keep up with the increase in the country’s population. Solving these problems may help with the country’s economy and the decline in poverty.

- Angela Rugue

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I selected this topic that our country is now dealing with since it affects all Filipinos residing in the Philippines. Because our country's economy is weak, the cost of goods here in the Philippines are higher (inflation). This makes it more difficult for everyone in the Philippines to meet their basic needs. I'd also like to address this issue since it is something that we, as citizens, cannot handle on our own; we require the assistance of a decent leader who would implement good governance for us and our nation, the Philippines. And being able to tackle this type of problem would certainly lighten the burdens of our fellow Filipinos who work tirelessly every day.

- Valencia, Carl Vincent Yam A.

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When you hear squatters, you think of dirty and run down areas. You think of people that are immodest, ignorant, and uncivilized. Before you scold me for criticizing the poor, let me explain that I will not be talking about their general behavior.

The main cause of building and living in squatters is the lack of jobs people have, and thus the lacking ability to produce money. People cannot work even as simple jobs as construction and serving, because they cannot fulfill some requirements.
Not all these requirements are skill, there are a lot of things you can do but still didn't commit to. They require time, important documents, maybe even licensing, and most of it will require you to spend money. Money that they never had or cannot risk spending.

If you look at jobs right now the requirements may look easy enough in your eyes. But if you start putting them on a checklist, you might just complete half. If you cannot fill these requirements now how can they fill it all?

-Krystelle Saavedra

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Most of you remember seeing this on the news. Some of you remember seeing it in an article on facebook or twitter. Or a few of you might remember your parent's saying that it's dangerous for you to go outside especially these past few day's. Because there has been alot of case's of kidnapping and attempted kidnapping. And this is the specific problem in our country that i would like to address because even for me. A commuter who doesn't exactly feel safe going home especially when you are walking home. That feeling you feel when you see a car or "a white van" slowing down behind you. And i think im not the only one who feel's this fear or anxiety everytime i go out of my house. - Matthew "Jack" Aguirre

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I chose this topic considering that it is still happening here in the Philippines and I think it won't stop unless we choose the right people/candidates to rule and protect our country.

Perhaps it's impossible to stop corruption here in our country, and I'm sure nobody can stop corruption unless someone overturns the government. But we still need to use or speak words like enough and stop, to help and prevent this country from being corrupted.

-Gavril Teylan

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Cyberbullying or cyberharassment is a form of bullying or harassment using electronic means. Cyberbullying and cyberharassment are also known as online bullying.

I think that the best way to atleast avoid cyberbullying is to limit use of electronic devices. As a minor, parents' guidance is also important. Being cautious about our surrounding and instilled the cause and effect of cyber bullying thats the thing that every one of us should be aware off to address such problems.

-Von Lawrence Saño

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One extremely concerning problem that should be addressed is the increase in the inflation rate. Our country is still recovering from the economic crisis amidst the height of the pandemic. However, the prices of products go up while salaries stay the same and the unemployment rate keeps increasing. It is already hard enough to buy necessities before, especially for those who live below the national poverty line, and the increase in the inflation rate is not helping. Being able to control this issue will not only help those in poverty but also help the economy grow.

- Coleen Cabahug

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i chose this topic because Poverty not only makes it difficult for families to survive, it can have broader economic consequences. Economic and social inequalities are a major problem in the Philippines, with more than a quarter of her population of 92.3 million living below the poverty line. The Philippines has one of the highest  income inequalities in the world and will continue to grow unless action is taken.

-Harvey Barro

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One of the problems that the Philippines faces today is CHILD LABOR. On social media, I could see adults are fantasizing about children who are working at the very young age. I could see them comparing these children to their own, which is a very big NO. Children must have the right to go to school and enjoy their youth. And yet, because of these irresponsible parents, these were all taken away from them, robbing kids off of their future.

Life is hard, especially if you’re in poverty, but child labor is no savior… Children are supposed to be children, not money-making machine. Stop child labor; and stop making babies if you can’t afford it.

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Literacy is crucial to how a society functions. When someone is illiterate, they cannot compose letters, read books or understand any form of written work. This is a huge problem, as a significant portion of the world's knowledge is stored in a written format, both as books and as a part of websites on the internet. If I can solve a problem, it would be illiteracy. As a reading teacher once said, "if I can spare one child the heartache and humiliation of illiteracy, my career as a teacher is wholly worthwhile."

- Justice Almojuela

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Because of the lack of family planning and poverty, Filipinos have developed a mindset wherein they believe that having more children increases the chances of surviving poverty. This is not only untrue but it also aggravates the situation and arise more problems.

Because of parents expanding their family in hopes for a better future, this causes more children to lack quality education and be forced into child labour. In addition, more unfortunate children develop physical and mental problems due to the fact that Filipino parents are pressuring their children to provide for themselves and succeed. Aside from this, other social issues like overpopulation, unemployment, abandoned children, and more are worsened by this toxic mindset.

-Jiana Marie D. Fulgado, 11 ABM-1

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Traffic has always been a problem in many roads in the Philippines, notable ones include: EDSA, Commonwealth Avenue, Roxas Boulevard, and our very own Tikling junction here in Taytay. With the opening of full face to face classes in November, more vehicles - both private and public, will be hitting the road and will most likely experience extreme traffic. Many solutions have been brought up in an attempt to solve the problem of traffic such as the MMDA's number coding scheme, but even with the number coding schemes, traffic jams still persist.

Many people have brought up the idea of focusing on developing the public transportation sector of the country in order to ease traffic in our roads, and to make our cities more walkable and accessible via bicycles. With better public transportation, and easy access through walking and bicycles, less people will be more inclined to buy their own private vehicles, which could help ease traffic and ultimately prevent traffic jams in our roads!
-Jerald Angelo Ilagan

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Poverty is one specific issue in our country that I'd like to address. The main cause of poverty is a lack of job opportunities, especially since some jobs require specific skills, documents, and requirements. As a result, many Filipinos are unable to provide for their families or meet their basic needs. Inequalities are also exacerbated by poverty. Many people look down on them and say hurtful or offensive things to them. Some even believe that they do not work hard when, in fact, they do anything, any type of work or job given to them, even if it does not pay well, as long as it allows them to provide for their families.
- Marielle Reyes

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Main road expansions are an integral part of our country. Main roads such as highways that connect northern and southern parts of the Philippines are vital as it stimulates economic and social development. There are certain problems that poses a threat to the citizens' daily lives. One of these problems are the residents that live by main roads and DPWH struggling to set an agreement that will benefit both sides. An agreement coming to a conclusion is vital for DPWH as they have set dates to finish their construction of roads while the family being affected will need proper compensation from the government.

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Racism can cause a harm to both individuals and communities because it creates a society where people don't trust and respect each other. This problem can be avoided by educating ourselves and by raising an awareness. It will be a great change for our community and country if we fix this kind of problem because we can achieve the world peace by doing this.

- Marc Jerus Ferrera

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Our Country isn't the only place in the world where pollution is a problem. This is a problem not just for our country but the whole world as things will drastically change as pollution gets worse. We could actually prevent this if the majority tried. There are a lot of solutions to this problem we just need to work on the execution as a whole nation. - Nigel Cruz

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While it is an understatement to say that corruption in the Philippines is rampant, no where is it more rampant than in the Department of Public Works and Highways. With the DPWH being consistently named as one of if not the most corrupt government institution in the Philippines, corruption in the DPWH has served as one of the things that continues to hold the Philippines back. The importance of roads and highways cannot be understated as road help with trade, helping boost growth as well as boosting social benefits as they help with travelling to place quickly.  As long as corruption in the DPWH (and the country) continues to be rampant it is not impossible to say that we as a country and people will progress.

- Zeph Tagalicud

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We cannot stop the rain from pouring abruptly. Raining is an inconvenience to many and a blessing to some. Little sudden rains causes flood in many parts of Metro Manila. Raining scares many people who resides in flood prone areas like my family. Little, continues, rain, makes our village flooded. Many people throw their trash in the rivers, creeks, and canals. As a result, many plastic waste clogs the drainages, which causes flood. We can prevent flooding by being responsible citizens. We should throw our trash properly, reduce our plastic waste, reuse plastic, and recycle recyclable waste. Doing this will lessen flooding and make our lives easier.

-Lorenzo Renne Iñigo Demesa

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As we all know, Philippines is a third world country. Poverty is a huge problem here and it affects almost everyone. Our Education system does not suffice everyone and it only benefits the rich. Illegal settlers are the one who are mostly affected by teenage pregnancy. Instead of buying foods and paying bills or tuition, they would need to buy milk and diapers for their newly bord child. They lack family planning and sexual education. About 1.2 million girls ages 10-19 years old has a child, that’s a rate of 24 babies per hour. The rate of teenage pregnancy is increasing in our country. Many makes fun of teenage pregnancy calling it a “Trend”. The pandemic made it even worse. With the lockdown, everything is limited unless you’re rich. Many teenagers should start using condoms and birth control as it can be a way to lessen the population and poverty here in our country.

- Gabriel Regio

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Pollution is one of the main problems our country is facing and it keeps getting worse every year or every time. Our country is suffering from, Air pollution, Water pollution, and many more things and I would like to address the problem because if pollution isn't addressed by the government, this could potentially harm our environment. - Raphael Cortez

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In the Philippines, poverty is a serious problem.  Philippines used to be a rich nation in Asia, but due to conflict and corruption, it is now an extremely impoverished nation. In relation to its nature, the Philippines' rapid population increase is to blame for the country's poverty.

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In a world where many great advances, it is still alarming to see most of the world's wealth is spread among only a few people, and not spread to the rest of the population. Inequality means that not everyone gets the same opportunity as those who live a better life. I want this issue to be addressed because I want to see a world where everyone, from those who live in tents in Los Angeles to those who live in slums in Mumbai get the same opportunities in life as those who live in rich cities in Japan and decent suburbs in Canada.

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Lack of education is an issue to the philippines. Many children are uneducated because of poverty and also based on my research many people cant go to school because lack of money. Inequality also applies to this issue because many people look down on people who didn't finish school and insults them. it would be a great change for the philippines if they allowed people to work for their family for us to rise up. -Altizen, Jed

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In the Philippines, people tend to abuse their higher status. Making fewer people of the lower class voice out their concerns as the higher status individuals are satisfied with the way things are now and don't want to change it. And being the individuals with higher status will abuse their power by silencing the community. However, the state of things now is that more and more people are getting used to getting oppressed and have given up trying to fight back. consequently hindering the chances of our country to develop.

-Yap, Jared

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When speaking about lesbians and gay people, homophobic persons might use derogatory terminology and name-calling.  discrimination against, and unfavorable attitudes toward gay people are just a few of the many forms of homophobia. It frequently stems from misunderstanding. The homophobia of some people may have its rooted in traditional religious background. People may hold homophobic views if their parents and families taught them.

- philip vigilia

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Our country has taken a toll during the pandemic and is now doing its best to stand up again, but hardships get in our way and one of them is the decrease in our domestic production, specifically in the agricultural area. The high demand and poor output caused inflation and led our nation's GDP to decline. The low agricultural production of our country leads us to import more products from foreign countries than we export, which is unfavorable because, although it will solve the current problem in the short term, it will be a problem in the long term. A country could be in debt if a trade deficit occurs, which happens when a country has been importing more goods than exporting more goods for a prolonged period. This problem will cause a decline in spending on domestically produced goods which would hurt domestic companies and their stock prices unless the country can increase their domestic production to replace imports and increase their exports.

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When talking about problems in the country, violence against children is not talked about enough. I chose this specific topic because I want to address and let people know what kind of long-term effect happens when an adult experience child violence. This includes post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), eating disorders, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, learning disabilities. This would also lessen the children that would experience it in the future if it will be addressed properly.

-Lumbria, John David Felix B.

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There are multiple causes for unemployment, mainly lack of jobs, lack of education, current location and time, and economy. There are also many effects because of this problem, like poverty, a rise in criminal activity, and an increase in debt and welfare spending. Along with unemployment, underpaid workers moving to another country is also a problem. The jobs being left vacant and the lack of jobs suitable for those unemployed is prevailing especially in these times.

- Singh, Ruphindeep Zavigne L.