John Paul

This quarter taught me much about handling pressure, whether in school or sports. I learned that planning my time really helps me balance everything. It also showed me how important it is to stay positive and focused, even when things are tough. That's helped me feel more confident, whether I'm studying or playing. The biggest problem was the pressure from both school and sports. It seemed like a lot to handle sometimes lots of homework and tough practices. I sometimes doubted myself, especially before big tests or games. All that pressure made it hard to do my best in both areas.  To cope with this, I started using a planner for everything. This ensured that I had enough time for both study and practice. I learned to breathe deep and think of success while in tests and games as ways to keep my nerves calm. Talking to my friends and coaches really helped when I was feeling stressful, as they gave me support and advice. I will continue improving my time management skills. ...

 Laws Protecting Women's Right. 1. "The Equal Pay" Act (EPA) of 1963 mandates that men and women performing substantially the same job in the same workplace must receive equal pay. This includes not only salary or hourly wage but also overtime, bonuses, stock options, benefits, vacation and holiday pay, and profit-sharing plans\  -law that prohibits employers from paying different wages to men and women who perform substantially the same job under similar working condition. -Prohibits employers from paying women less than men for performing the same job requiring substantially equal skill, effort, and responsibility under similar working conditions. - It requires employers to pay men and women equal wages for performing the same job, requiring substantially equal skill, effort, and responsibility under similar working conditions, with exceptions for seniority, merit, production, or other factors not based on sex 2. "The Pregnancy Discrimination" Act (PDA) of 197...

 Draft blog #4    Elpidio Quirino's life is intricately woven with the tumultuous history of the Philippines. Born in 1890, his early years were filled with academic excellence as he graduated with a law degree from the University of the Philippines. This excellent educational background was a springboard to his political career, which started when he was elected to the House of Representatives and later to the Senate. He gradually rose to prominence, demonstrating his political sagacity and his commitment to the service of the Filipino people. However, the idealistic course of his early career was soon disrupted by the brutal realities of World War II.   The war years changed Quirino's life forever. His unrelenting resistance against the Japanese occupation showed his patriotism and his bravery. The personal tragedy he experienced—the death of his wife and three children during the Battle of Manila—would leave an indelible mark on his character and the way he led. H...