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Before you start, let us see how well you understand the heart and soul of our scholarly journey.

Name: __ALLAN PAUL E. PIÑERA__________________ Date: March 24, 2022________

Section: __BEED 1________________________________ Score: ____________________

Exercise 1. Art Is Fun

Instructions: Based on your current understanding, draw a scene of what a community is for you in the
box below and give a short description of your drawing.

A community for me has a peace and order, a well-

maintained and has a clean environment despite of gradual
modernization. The community provides the needs of its
people, like good health services provided by hospitals and
RHU in which people will not anymore go to cities to achieve
quality medication or treatment, fresh and healthy foods from
local farming sold through community market, quality
education and conducive leaning environment, with good
transportation, cellphone signals and internet connection
incase of emergencies. Low crime rate because authorities
do their job effectively that people in the community will feel
safe and secured inside and outside their homes.

Describe the community to which you belong.

The Community where I belong is peaceful in a since the authorities do their job to maintain the
peace and order of there respective area, has a low crime rate, has a good transportation
because my family reside in the población where facilities like hospitals, church, school market,
and park are near our location and it is also near the sea port.

Describe your ideal community.

Despite progressive modernization, a community to me has peace and order, a well-maintained

and clean environment. The community meets the needs of its residents, such as good health
services provided by hospitals and RHU, which eliminates the need for people to travel to cities
for quality medication or treatment, fresh and healthy foods from local farms sold at community
markets, quality education and a conducive learning environment, as well as good
transportation, cellphone signals, and internet access in the event of an emergency. Low crime
rate because law enforcement officers do their jobs well, allowing residents to feel safe and
secure both inside and outside their homes. There is also room for leisure for those who enjoy
recreation and sports like covered court or plaza/park.
Exercise 2. I Dream

Instructions: Fill in the blanks below and answer the given questions. (10 minutes)

I, Allan Paul E. Piñera, dream to be a Teacher or an Army in the future.

Guide Questions:

• What do you think influenced you to form this dream?

 This dream of mine is influenced by our Philippine Army who serve and give their lives just
to protect the country and its people. The teachers itself who endure hours of walk along
muddy roads and high hills Go across oceans and mountains to help learn and succeed
those unprivileged children in a far-flung area.

• How do you think this dream will help you? Your future family? Your community?

 The salary in the Philippines ain’t much when financial come to terms. But the service I
can provide/give to my family and specially to the community is so much. And for myself
it is the training and experience that help me mold into a better version of myself
everyday.

• Why do you think that this dream is important?

 This is important because this dream of mine is one of my reasons why despite my age
and financial struggles I still want to pursue to finish my course which one of the steps to
achieve my goal.

• Is your dream still viable in your current standing as an education student? If it has changed, then
share what made that change and why?

 Yes, even you are graduate from education course or any 4 or 5 year course but as long
as you have an eligibilities like passing a board exam or civil service exam you are
eligible to apply for the dream job.

Now, share what you have written with one of your classmates and take time to talk about
your answers. Feel free to add follow-up questions and together, synthesize your answers as a
dyad.

Discuss as a dyad:

• What did you notice during the sharing session?

  I notice that even we have different dream we both here to where we are now of the same
goal, it is to achieve our dream. And both of us are lucky and grateful because not all
people got the chance or privilege to attend school to achieve their dreams.

• What were the similarities and differences between you and your classmate?

 We both have dreams, same course that taken to achieve our dream, yet both have
different dreams.

Can you see critical influential factors in both narratives as you discussed personal details about
yourselves?

 Every aspect and details about my life, simple or complex always involve a critical
influential factors like social or diverse education, family background, individual personality
etc.

Exercise 3. The Community and I

Instructions: Form groups with three members. List down at least three communities that you
are currently part of and list the significance of each community in your life. You are allotted 10
minutes to accomplish the task.

What communities are you part of? How significant are these communities in your life? Why are
these communities important in the bigger scheme of society?

 We belong to an upgrading type of community where modernization and technology is slowly

taking place yet the peace and order is still maintained. Having a sense of community unites us.
We are brought together by a sense of belonging. Being a part of a group might make us feel
like we're part of something bigger than ourselves. It can provide us with possibilities to interact
with others, to achieve our objectives, and to feel protected and secure. It is critical for
everyone to feel a sense of belonging. Communities are the building blocks of society; this are
what society made of. Society can’t be called as society without its community.

Discuss as a group:

• Why are these collectives significant in your life?

 Communities play an important role in every aspect of our lives. We have communities in
our friends, our families, our employment, our neighborhoods, and in so many other places.
We find community in the sports teams we support, or the artists we enjoy, even the food
that we like. Having a sense of community unites us. Being a part of a community can make
us feel as though we are a part of something greater than ourselves. It can give
 us  opportunities to connect  with people, to reach for our goals, and makes us feel safe and
secure.

• How did these groups influence you?

 Communities with shared interests, values, thoughts and attitudes encourage us to live
better, strive for more and focus on the results we're looking for, creating a sense of
belonging, acceptance, understanding and inspiration. Communities you are involved in and
have contributed to shaping who you are today.

• What is the importance of being part of these groups?

 We are part of a group of people that wish to help one other, whether socially or
professionally, as members of a strong community. Unanimity toward a single objective is
what makes a community powerful. By shopping locally and preferring your services over a
chain, a strong community can assist support your small business. A community can assist
you with home and lawn maintenance, whether by offering skilled assistance or simply
walking over to a neighbor's house and assisting with a project. With after-school activities
and day centers, the community can even assist you with your children.

• Discuss the importance of these groups to your life.

 It’s important for every person to have a sense of community. A strong community can
greatly benefit families and businesses in a variety of ways. In an age where technology
both connects us and separates us, a local community can greatly benefit our well-being
and can increase our contentment in day-to-day life. As we get older, it can sometimes get
harder to connect with the people around us. But, that connection will ultimately ease
stress and feelings of loneliness.

Big or small, a community can provide countless opportunities for growth and experience.
With a community of people looking out for your best interests and working together for a
common goal, there is no shortage of opportunities to strive for something that you want.
Whether that is looking for your first job or starting your own business, a strong community
can give the support you need to succeed.

A strong community provides an environment of  safety and security.  You should feel secure
in your own neighborhood. You should feel secure that your city is protecting you and that
your neighbors are looking out for you. You should feel a peace-of-mind when your kids go
trick-or-treating, and feel safe when you go for a nighttime jog. No place is perfect, but you
should always feel a sense of security when a part of a community.
Exercise 4. My Community

Instructions: Let us test how knowledgeable you are with the following questions. Please answer
with full honesty for the sake of a fruitful discussion with your peers.

1. Who is the incumbent mayor, vice mayor, councilors, and other local officials in your city or
municipality?

Elected officials of Laoang for the term of 2019-2022

 Municipal Mayor: Harris Christopher Mendoza Ongchuan

 Municipal Vice-Mayor: Miguel Lipata Sarmiento

 Councilors of Laoang:

1. Felix Dulay Tan

2. Democrito Valencia Aquino
3. Luke Jensen Rojas Detera
4. Fred Poso Deananeas
5. Edmundo Rosel Echano
6. Alfredo Loverita Baluyot
7. Cleto Ty Pinca
8. Lemuel Orsolino Irinco

2. What are the particular roles of these officials in your community?

Mayors Powers and Responsibilities

 Supervise all programs, projects, services, and activities of the city government
 Enforce all laws and ordinances in relation to the governance of the city
 Implement all policies, programs, projects, services, and activities of the city
 Initiate and maximize the generation of resources and revenues and use these for
implementing plans
 Ensure that the city has basic services and adequate facilities

Vice Mayors Powers and Responsibilities

 Preside over the sangguniang panlungsod (city council)
 Sign all warrants for the expenditures of the city council
 Appoint officials and employees of the city council
 Assume the office of the city mayor in the event of a permanent vacancy
 Exercise the powers and perform the duties and functions of the city mayor in cases of
temporary vacancy

Councilors Powers and Responsibilities

 Approve ordinances and pass resolutions for an effective city government
  Generate resources and revenues for the city’s development plans, program objectives,
and priorities 
 Enact ordinances that grant franchises and authorize the issuance of permits or licenses
 Regulate activities in relation to the use of land, buildings, and structures
 Approve ordinances for the delivery of basic services and facilities 

3. Give an example of a project in your city or municipality and discuss what it is all about.

 Electrical Installation Building of Ecological Waste Management Equipment and Facilities

(Pulverizer, Shredder, Hollow Block Marker and Plastic Melter of Ecological Park) This one
project of our community help the waste disposal of the community by using these tools
and equipment the garbage maybe segregated properly, reuse and recycle.

4. When was your city or municipality established? Can you name prominent people and historical
figures or events that your city or municipality can be proud of? Why do you consider them as
such?

 In 1605, the Spanish missionaries built a mission post in the area now called Lawang.
Oskar Muncada Monje a Waray-language poet, playwright, and songwriter and Angel
Aquino  a Filipino fashion model, TV host, and FAMAS and Gawad Urian Award-
nominated film and TV actress both native Laoanganon and both known or their talent that
laoanganon are proud of. They represent our Municipality that is not only known for its
delicacy and history but also Laoanganon are talented when it comes to culture and arts.

5. What is your city or municipality’s primary product or commodity?

 Its major industries are agriculture, fishery and handicraft production. The agriculture
includes  rice and vegetable farming, cattle raising, banana and peanut plantation and oil
manufacturing, etc. The fishery consists of deep sea fishing, prawn and agar culture and
fresh water fish culture, etc..

6. After answering the first five questions, what did you notice about your stock knowledge
regarding your community?

 I know my community so well, its history how it all started, the prominent people that
showcase their talent in the world of culture and arts that make our town known. And what
products that is rich in or community like fishing, agriculture and handicrafts.
Reflection 1. Me, Myself, and I

Topic:

According to Mahatma Gandhi, one must "be the change you want to see in the world." In this light,
how can you embody this ethos in your status as an individual?

Essay
Who we are now is not who we were last year, last week, yesterday or even a minute ago. Life
never stands still, no matter what we do. Change is the very nature of existence--our thoughts,
feelings, beliefs, ideas, even our relationships are as changeable as rain and sunshine, or night
and day. But, as much as change is inevitable, it is not always welcome or easy to deal with. It
can upset our world and generate many conflicting feelings.

Mahatma Gandhi famously said, "You must be the change you want to see in the world." In
other words, although life changes are inevitable, we can also initiate personal change so we
can rise to the challenge and become a bigger and better person as a result. How do we do
this? We believe the best ways are to recognize that change is inevitable, that there is always
the potential for positive change in every moment and to stay grounded and in touch with our
peace.

Everything that is happening right now will change into something else; every thought and
emotion, no matter how strong or dramatic, will become irrelevant one day. We get suffocated
and stuck if we do not change. Because nothing lasts forever, we can savor every moment
because we know it will never happen again. As you settle into a quiet spot, softly breathe in
and out, silently repeating: And this, too, shall pass.

Just as palm trees change dirty rainwater into sweet coconut milk, we have the ability to
transform fear into courage, greed into love, and loss into new beginnings at any time. Spring
has arrived, bringing with it new life, and we, too, are capable of creating new lives for ourselves
in each and every moment. Life is, without a doubt, about not having answers and taking
chances, all while not knowing what will happen next. Sitting calmly and cheerfully breathing,
say silently: I open my mind and heart to new possibilities.

The ability to move with the waves, to paddle in the dip so we may ride the next crest, is the key
to metamorphosis. Meditation gives a space where we can learn to recognize and gently
release our grief, sadness, anger, fear, hurt, confusion, doubt, and all of our other contradictory
emotions. It lets us to accept, honor, and move with change by allowing us to be present with
whatever is. There may be a variety of thoughts, feelings, experiences, and images. Without
denying, pushing aside, or holding on, we observe. We can relax in stillness without fear of
being judged or discriminated against.

Guide Questions:

• What are the things you want to change?

 The negative character that I possess that only bring misfortune to me and to the people
around me. That hindrance me to connect to people with harmony and to success.

• How do you intend to do this feat?

 Like other said: “you always have to take the first step”. I know its not easy as 1, 2, 3 but if
you want to there’s always a way, I just have to focus on my goal and everything will fall into
place.

• Why do you think this change is a necessity today?

 No one don’t want success in a good way of course and even introverts need few
people they can trust and build a strong connection with. But in order to attain this you
must be a better version of yourself so you can attract positivity and be surrounded with
people that will treat you with goodness and respect. If you show kindness and respect
to your fellow there is no other way that they don’t show you the same. In this way you
can filter people that you can close with or avoid.
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Exercise 5. Town Hall (Group Activity)

Instructions:

1. Group yourselves according to your city/municipality or barangay residence clusters.

2. For each cluster, select one "mayor" to head the town hall meeting.
3. Other members will act as community members whose task is to participate in the meeting. The
following matrix should be filled out as a group.
4. At the end of the town hall meeting, think of a problem and create a specific plan of action
(SPOA) to solve it, as guided by the template provided.
5. The mayor will appoint three outstanding community members who will be tasked to lead the
discussions on the SPOA and will also present the final SPOA to the class alongside the mayor.

What are the problems in your community?

 Slow economic development due to towns are divided by sea the reason why transportation
of goods and commodities are slow and make the product more expensive. The people in
the community having hard time and arriving to their destination and paying high amount of
fair which really a burden to them.

(Problem) How did the problems arise?

 The hard time that commuters are enduring due to high fair. The goods and commodities
are is too much expensive and import of products is difficult specially for the local farmer
and fishermen. In short low income for the family with high price of goods is really a burden
or them.

(Root Cause) How can we solve these problems?

 Discuss and plan the best solution then address this problem to the government so we can
join the “Build Build Build Program of the government to plan and allocate a budget for the
proposed project.

(Solution) Why do you think it is important for us to solve the problem?

 Said that the project will help less accessible areas of Northern Samar to reach their
potential as significant contributors to the regions and country’s economic development.

(Impact)
 Specific Plan of Action (SPOA) Template

PROJECT NAME: SAMAR PACIFIC COASTAL ROAD PROJECT (This 11.6-kilometer road
project from Junction Simora to Junction Palapag segment of Samar Pacific Coastal Road in the
town of Palapag, Northern Samar)

Projects Time Frame: April 14, 2023 – December 3, 2023

Specific Budget Breakdown (in percentage) Networks: P997.5-million “Build Build Build Program
of Philippine Government”