Being a Sayanista student meant guts and intelligence. You simply just don’t get in. I, as an aspiring Doctor, dreams to get in this prestigious school. Its name and glory shines bright that every ambitious student wants to study here. If you’d ask me if I deserve to be in this school, I probably give you two answers. A yes and a no. Why you may ask? Well, yes, I do deserve to be in this school because I did study hard back then when I was in elementary to be able to get in this school, I even entered review classes to prepare myself for the entrance exams. And no, because I feel in myself that I am not enough to be a student in this school, considering all mischievous acts I did and all wrong doings, I might have been nowhere right now if it wasn't for the deliberations.

I need this opportunity to have a better future. My mother has been forcing me to transfer ever since she saw me struggling, not only in my studying competencies but as well as my body. To be honest, I am not used to the stress the studying brought me, but I want to prove myself that I can do it, so I push myself. It did eventually brought me to a good position and I’m happy for myself right now. The school let me experienced different teachings, far from different to other schools I know. And that’s exactly what I want. I want to be unique from others when the time comes, I want to have that special capability that Cavite National Science High School taught me. I know that this capability will bring me to high points. The title “Cavite National Science High School” will be with my name and it will give people good impressions. So why do I need to continue studying in CavSci? Simple. To have a better future that typical schools can’t offer me.

This school has taught me many lessons. But it all starts from experience, not with the lesson. Most times, you have to know first that what you've done is wrong so that you can deal with the consequences. Fairness cannot be clearly felt among others. That’s why we are ranked to know our competencies when it comes to studying – this will serve as a goal, to always be on top. These experiences molded me into a strong person. Cavite National Science High School brought me to reality that some schools hide. These difficulties are preparations for our college-life. These struggles gave me stress and rebellions, but I don’t regret any of it because it gave me lessons.

I am so honored to study in Cavite National Science High School. It may not be very evident in my actions that I am a Sayanista but I’m still working on it, probably the thought will hit me when I graduate… or if I graduate. Graduate or not, I will do my very best to prove myself that I am worthy of this institution because I am me, and I know my capabilities. I know in myself that I can do this and someday I’ll leave vehement marks on people I meet and this will ascertain that I am a Sayanista. 

The first thing that pops through my mind when I hear the word “OFW” is sacrifice. Millions of families in the Philippines most likely have a family member overseas, not for the sake of having a luxurious life but rather for the living of the family. Most of the time, working overseas is a must. It’s just a Filipino is usually unfortunate to have descent and constant jobs in their homeland to sustain the needs of their family.

Considering Filipino’s culture and tradition, it is indeed hard to be away from your loved ones. Although it is against somebody’s will to be detached from their family, they need to do it for their family to survive this poverty – filled country.

Not only do OFW’s sacrifice their lives lacking love from his family, they have this big responsibility to not only represent his homeland in a foreign country but also have enough money to send to your family, to earn for your personal expenses and if possible, earn money to visit back home. It is indeed difficult to live overseas because it has new everything. They’ll meet new people with different traditions as them, it may be tough but they must handle the pain.

However, OFW plays a big role in economic boosts in our country. They are sometimes termed as “Economic Heroes,” them sending money or remittances to their family contributes so much to the country’s economic progress and growth.

Overseas Filipino Workers cannot be thwarted. The best thing to do for them, in return to what they progress they have done to our country, is to show much needed appreciation to their hard work. They must be respected and idolized. They may be just typical persons but their sacrifices defined who they are, they might have not have a college degree but they are heroes of their families and their country.

These are violations in Cavite National Science High School. I confess that I do these sins too. I would like to correct these soon but for now here are those deadly sins in our school:

      Late Comers

-          One should be committed to waking up early for school. It’s simply a forced sacrifice for every student but everybody should do it in able to achieve something in life… or simply start your day productively in school. Those who come to school after 7 am are considered late. It’s not that embarrassing until the first day of the week. They must have a separate flag ceremony and be punished by either squats, jumping jacks or worst, jumping squats.

      Physical Appearance

-          Part of the school’s rules is a proper haircut for boys, appropriate haircut and correct morals. Everybody should consider these for we students have agreed on these terms. This reflects a Sayanista outside and inside the school. Caught violators are called by Sir Tom and they sign on Sir’s little black book.

Filthy Little People

-          These are litterers of the school. One of CNSHS trademark on their students is being tidy. A student must not be able to stand a waste on the ground and he must pick up the litter whether he is or is not responsible of the trash. Students of this generation are not maintaining cleanliness thus they are the ones who litter around the school.

Speak in the Language of Fancy

-          Everyone must follow the ESP (English Speaking Policy). The school has been weak regarding in speaking in English. It may sound easy but when a student is used to speaking in his mother tongue, it is very difficult to train yourself in fluently speaking in English. However, rules are rules, everybody must speak in English in order to have the language ace for us. Students today neglect this policy for they have too much pride in their selves that they are good enough or probably they are just really uncomfortable speaking in a different language.

Dirty Mouths

-          Generations today are very shameful. I am honest that kids today are used to curse. But what’s really shameful is that they are public about it. It is against God and against a person when somebody curse. The school is a temple of good morals – not an example of filthy personalities/mouth.

Tricksters

-          Cheating is very common. It is a pull that someone may not probably resist. Copying is the usual way of cheating. But what I know is that students in a good state of mind knows when to cheat and when to not, but of course it’s best if students do not cheat at all. This is only a sign that not only that you are lying to your classmates or teachers but you are also lying to yourself. This is a sin to God. However, what’s really sad is that not everybody cheats. They are only involve because of the people around them. Some only cheat because they are forced to. He might really studied but as he sees his classmate cheat, he is intimidated for he had gave his hard work on it to excel but he feels it’s simply not fair for others to cheat and have a high score.

Cut out Freedom

-          Students nowadays are not allowed to speak up, leading them to rebel against their teachers. They should be allowed to speak what they have on mind as long as he does not assault others. It’s a way of correcting others however some people does not want to be corrected. A student’s thought is buried in his heart. It kills somebody and drives them to do unwanted things.

Sloths

-          Cavite National Science High School means intelligent students, persevering students, and almost perfect beings. A Sayanista is responsible of his job as student of CNSHS. He must be industrious of his studies. He must sort out his priorities and do what is must. It is a shame that students nowadays neglect this name of CNSHS.

Bullies

-          Students in CNSHS are judges. They like to point out flaws in their schoolmates. And sometimes they’re opinions get too personal. It reaches the internet and they bully a student, embarrassing them from others. In the internet what’s viral is that they post anonymously. They hurt other people by saying awful things to them. This is not right. God did not made us to judge. It is His responsibility to judge us for we are nothing compared to Him. We must respect everybody.

Police officers fought until their lives were taken from them. 9 hours of intense battle destroyed the future of 44 people protecting their home country. They fought with their own blood, wanting to gain peace in between. This tragic event brought the Philippines in so much grief.

The Moro Islamic Liberation Front and the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters made its way to show what they have to the PNP – SAF after supposedly entering an MILF area to arrest Filipino bomb makers Usman and Marwan, killing tons of people. From reading articles about the catastrophe, it broke my heart considering that the soldiers did ask for help but everything was too late. The sacrifices of these soldiers are completely remarkable and forever will be remembered and appreciated.

They were all heroes, although their lives were unfairly finished, they proved that they are all courageous. They served as an inspiration to many citizens of the Philippines. They gave out a message that terrorists are still there and they will indeed fight - but we are Filipinos and we can go through this. Probably not today, but in the future, there will still be lots of battles among the government and those who oppose it. They might be both wanting peace but we should never consider shedding blood as an option for it. These lives of the 44 soldiers will never be back but we could always pray for them and their killers. I hope this is a sign that we should be strong and stop all these commotions.

His visit was more than history. He gave Filipinos irreplaceable spirit of God, hope and kindness. He gave ME an inexpressible feeling. Pope Francis was someone I didn't expect to give me such sentiment. At first, when I heard about his visit, I was hoping I’d see him because I just want to. But as his arrival nearly comes, I got so eager about it because I want to feel his aura. I got to the point where I begged my parents to see him, unfortunately, my parents are scared of big crowds.

When I was watching Pope’s plane to land (in the television), I felt something. I saw him step out of the plane and I found myself with a huge smile on my face, it’s like I saw Jesus. His masses were all filled with the presence of the Holy Spirit.  It pushed me to do more for God and other people. His homilies about corruption, sanctity of family, caring for the poor and the children and respecting women drove the Filipinos heart to God once again. I, as I saw him in the television felt really blessed. And boy, his smile, is one of the soothing things I could ever imagine. His down-to-earth personality was unique, even though there were previous Popes who focused on the poor, he was still different. He, as we know him, is the Pope of the 21^st Century. He understands each and one of us. His mass in Tacloban was really emotional, even I cried. He telling the people that when there’s nothing left God is there for us, Pope Francis is there for us. He speaks a different language but I feel I can understand him. In the middle of the storm, he still managed to speak in the name of the Lord, he seems very tireless. I also want to be like him. But what really hit me was his mass in UST and his meeting with families in MOA. Two street children orphans in his mass in UST told about their story, and one asked

“Why would God allow us to suffer?”

I broke into tears when the Pope had to cut what she was saying and hugged them both. His reply was

“Why do children suffer so much? Why do children suffer? When the heart is able to ask itself and cry, then we can understand something. There is a worldly compassion, which is useless. You spoke something of this. It is a compassion which moreover leads us to put our hand into the pocket and give something to someone, to the poor.”

 "When we pose this question to us, why children suffer, why this or that tragedy occurs in life, our response must either be silence or a word that is born of our tears."

This made me realize that when problems goes to our path we should face it courageously, we should share what we have to the poor. In MOA, there was a boy who have a cerebral palsy who gave his cross-stitch Mama Mary image to the Pope. In his interview he said that he was longing to see Pope Francis and he was very overjoyed. This made me cry even though we think it’s dense, but it has really something about it.

                Pope Francis’ left the Filipinos a path back to God, extreme joy and gratitude and as well as sadness when we bid goodbye to the Pope. His words and wisdom left us something to think about- to change what we are for the better us, to know what life is really for – to know, love and serve the Lord. Pope Francis’ sacredness will always be in my heart and I will continue to pray for him.