PIPER PRINCESS
MBAH 10B
WHAT I HATE MOST ABOUT THE SCHOOL
It
is very hard to give a negative comment to a school which has been and
still is a part of my weekly responsibility. Ateneo to the common
Filipino is perceived to be an elitist school. Students normally come
from the top schools of the land and usually come from the cream of the
crop. However, if one has been immersed in the curriculum, being an
elitist is a personal decision.
Another
thing that I hate is the tuition fee is quite steep, especially if one
comes from an average income family. I only hope that the tuition fee
will be more affordable, most especially to all so as to give more
opportunities to the average income earner.
I
hate Ateneo because it is quite far from our house. At least, I am just
obligated to go there once a week. Knowing that traffic is such a
common sight, it would have been better if it was closer to my house.
Maybe, having school at home via video conferencing/teleconference is
very much open. However, I have classmates living in farther provinces,
riding the airplane just to go to Manila. This just shows how dedicated
and sincere students are in this progressive school.3
TRAFFIC IN EDSA
Honk,
honk…… weeee…… screech…… Boooogggg…. Beep beep….. These are sounds
that we usually hear along the streets of EDSA. It is such an effort to
drive along EDSA most especially during peak hours of traffic and even
during rainy days. The buses and taxis moving left and right warrants
that drivers be good at defensive driving. I remember in the 70s and
early 80s, driving to Makati will take me only 15 minutes from
Mandaluyong. Though buses abound, I only see the Love Bus signs along
the streets. Traffic was tolerable and crusing at 60-80 mph was not an
effort even during peak hours. I remember my father bringing me to UP at
40mph was no problem and I will be the one embarrassed since we were
driving quite slowly then.
Now, things are more different. The streets are more congested even during wee hours and more so during peak hours. Driving at 60-80mph is already magical and mind boggling and thrilling..... Why so? More cars? More populated urban area? Roads not well maintained? Drivers not tolerant and sensitive to cars nearby. Is it population that is causing this or is it the attitude of drivers. Maybe, even population control and control of acquisition of new cars can help resolve the issue of traffic congestion or car pooling. Maybe, planning of construction of roads and repair can be done I do hope that the traffic in EDSA will be resolved one of these days… Everyone will be happy.
WHAT PISSES YOU IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD? WHAT DO YOU SUGGEST?
Walking
through my neighbourhood in P Tuason, Cubao is a smooth walk inspite
of a busy street. Sidewalk is seen in both sides but obstructed by
garbages, permanent structures, barangay outposts and the likes. People
walking would swerve around the obstructions. Isn't it that these
sidewalks are meant to be walkways for people to walk through and not
use the main road? So, what are to do?
Maybe
if roads are wider then these walkways can be widened. This will give
space for the houses/buildings to have ample area to do what they want.
Garbages can be placed inside the house or kept in containers that would
limit the stench from coming out. The sidewalks can have flat surfaces
giving a chance for the disabled people on wheelchairs to access these
areas. Tahanang Walang Hanggan, is near our area and I think that this
will help them a lot. Planning is an important component in building
structures and roads. Of course, what I can say is that these roads and
pavements are unplanned, reflecting the dilly dally thinking of
individuals involved in road construction and what else, our local
officials. So here's is to the local elections …… hope things will be
more planned than before. 3
PIPER PRINCESS
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